Southeastern NEWS

                                                       Southeastern Louisiana University
                                           Public Information Office
                                           publicinfo@selu.edu
                                           SLU 10880, Hammond, LA 70402
                                           504/549-2341/fax 504-549-2061
    Date: 1/28/00
      Contact:                           Carol Dotson 125
CHEFS EVENING HELPS CELEBRATE SOUTHEASTERN'S 75TH  
     HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University's 75-year tradition of excellence will
be the theme of this year's Chefs Evening, Southeastern's popular annual food festival and
fundraiser, scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday March. 12, in the University Center.
     In honor of the 75th Anniversary celebration, Chefs Evening has added a festive new twist
this year -- an off campus patron party held in a private home just prior to the big event. 
     Also new this year are various levels for ticket orders which can include the Patron Party,
reserved tables and even a 75th anniversary commemorative gift.
     "We're excited about Chefs Evening being a part of the 75th celebration," said Mary Lou
Coats, coordinator. "And we think our guests will enjoy the new ticket options."
     In addition to the $35 individual tickets to Chefs Evening, other ticket packages include
the "Dean's List" level with 1 ticket each to Chefs Evening and the Patron Party at $75, while the
"Cum Laude" level at $150 offers 2 tickets to each event and a commemorative gift.  At $320 the
"Magna Cum Laude" level has 8 tickets to Chefs Evening and a reserved table. Advancing to the
"Summa Cum Laude" level at $400 includes 8 tickets to both Chefs Evening and the Patron
Party as well as a reserved table. The highest level, President's Medal at $500, offers 8 tickets to
both events, a reserved table and the commemorative gift. 
     Some of the confirmed participants for this year's gala include Aramark, Benedict's,
Blythewood, C'est Bon Restaurant, Champagne Beverage, Coy's Contemporary Cusine, The
Crescent Bar, Cuco's Restaurant, Cypress Bistro, Don's Seafood & Steakhouse, Garrison's Global
Caf‚, Hon Yum, Jim Carey Distributor, Jacmel Inn, Jambalaya and Company, Lagniappe
Catering, Little Chicago Pizza, Michabelle, Murphy's Seafood Restaurant, P. J.'s Coffee, Paul's
Cafe, Pepper Tree, Piccadilly, Piero Ristorante, Robert Mondavi Winery,  Steve's Custom
Catering, Tommy's Pizza, Tope l , and Trey Yuen.
     For tickets or more information call the Southeastern Development Foundation at
(504)549-2239 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM.

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