The 14th annual Bite of the Arts, 杏吧传媒鈥檚 premier fundraising event for the John Folse Culinary Institute, generated approximately $80,000 for institutional advancement.
Themed 鈥淰iva Espa帽a: Celebrating the Spanish Influence in Cajun and Creole Cuisine,鈥� the Nov. 11 event attracted more than 300 attendees. The festivity in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union included a cocktail reception and hors d鈥檕euvres, followed by a three-course dinner prepared by well-trained student culinarians under the direction of Chef Adolfo Garcia 鈥� owner of Rio Mar, La Boca, a Mano and Gusto restaurants in New Orleans. Pictured serving guests are freshmen culinary students Pamela Johnson of Thibodaux (left top), Beauandre Ball of Houma (right top) and Quayshaun Antoine of Shreveport (right bottom).