We Called Fall and It Answered 🍂

WEEKEND SPECIAL

Fresh Puppy Drum

Pan-Seared Puppy Drum served over a Purée of Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Garlic and Sage, with a Salad of Wild Arugula, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, Red Onions and Sesame Seeds in a Gochujang Vinaigrette.

Burnt Vanilla Creme Brulée

Decadent Custard made with Charred Vanilla Bean and a Hint of Lemon Zest, Caramelized and topped with Fresh Blueberries and Basil.

🎵 THIS WEEKEND IN THE BLU ROOM 🎵

Friday Night Jazz Piano with Paul Tassin from 6pm-9pm

Saturday Night Soulful Jazz Sounds with Jill Butler from 6-9pm

FROM THE OWNERS

Fall has finally RSVP’d to South Louisiana, and we’re rolling out the red carpet with a weekend special that sings of the season 🍂. Join us at Antoni’s Italian Café for a dish that’s as cozy as your favorite sweater: Pan-Seared Puppy Drum nestled over a velvety purée of sweet potatoes, roasted garlic, and sage, paired with a vibrant salad of wild arugula, marinated cherry tomatoes, asparagus, red onions, and sesame seeds, all kissed by a gochujang vinaigrette.

🌶️ What’s gochujang? This Korean chili paste brings a sweet, spicy, and umami-rich punch, with hints of molasses and smoke—a perfect contrast to the earthy sweetness of the purée and the peppery greens.

🍷 Wine pairing tip: We’re spotlighting two stellar options this weekend:

• Ceretto Arneis – A northern Italian white with stone fruit, almond, and floral notes, offering a soft counterpoint to the vinaigrette’s heat and a graceful match for the fish.

• Louis Jadot Chablis – This unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy delivers crisp green apple, lemon zest, and wet stone, enhancing the dish’s savory depth with a clean, elegant finish.

  
  

We’re also excited to introduce two new whiskeys to our lineup: Maker’s 46, with its toasted caramel and baking spice warmth, and Basil Hayden Dark Rye, a blend of Kentucky and Canadian Ryes with Port that brings dried fruit, oak, and a smooth finish. Whether you sip them neat or let them warm you up after dinner, they’re perfect companions for patio conversations under cooler skies.

And speaking of sweet endings… don’t miss our Burnt Vanilla Creme Brulée, infused with charred vanilla bean and a hint of lemon zest, caramelized to perfection and topped with fresh blueberries and basil. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you want to text your ex just to say, “I’ve moved on—with custard.” 😉

With the Blu Room’s smooth jazz drifting outside, and the breeze finally behaving, it’s the perfect weekend to sit back, sip something special, and savor the season.

We'll see you when you get here!