“Taste of Louisiana” Seafood/Cocktail Pairing

Once again, Bluewater Grill celebrates Mardi Gras and “Fat Tuesday” with March 2020 tasting events and month-long celebrations pairing the restaurants’ famously fresh sustainable seafood with savory flavors and hot spices from the Bayou.

The festivities begin with a March 10 “Taste of Louisiana” that combines California-inspired versions of Redfish, Gumbo and Crabcakes with specialized drinks designed to bring out the flavor and turn up the heat. Also featured are Bluewater Grill Oysters Rockefeller.

As part of the festivities, Bluewater bartenders will pour the New Orleans Fizz, also known as the Ramos Gin Fizz, created in the late 1800s by New Orleans favorite son Henry C. Ramos. As legend has it, the cocktail became so popular that by the 1915 Mardi Gras celebrations, Ramos’ 35 “shaker boys” had trouble keeping up with demand. Bartenders will demo the drink’s famous vigorous shaking ritual to give it its unique fizz.

The cost of pairing event, including the New Orleans Fizz pairing, is $45 per person, and reservations are required for seatings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bluewater chefs will be available at each restaurant to discuss the culinary and recipe possibilities of Cajun and Creole cuisines.