Southeastern NEWS

                                                       Southeastern Louisiana University
                                           Public Information Office
                                           publicinfo@selu.edu
                                           SLU 10880, Hammond, LA 70402
                                           504/549-2341/fax 504-549-2061
    Date: 2/29/00
      Contact:                           Carol Dotson   125

CHEFS EVENING MENU  IS FOOD, FUN AND MORE
     HAMMOND -- Mouth-watering main courses, super side dishes and delicious desserts
are on the menu for Chefs Evening, Southeastern Louisiana University's annual food festival
fund raiser.
     Chefs Evening is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 12 in the University Center. The
event is part of Southeastern's 75th Anniversary celebration.
     A new feature to this year's event is the off-campus Patron Party, to be held shortly
before the main event at the Hammond home of Donna and Robbie Miller. Several giving levels
offer participants such perks as reserved tables and seating and a 75th anniversary
commemorative gift. 
     Coordinator Mary Lou Coats advises if you're interested in a reserved seat, reservations
must be made by Thursday, March 9.
     Some of the items scheduled to be served include fried turkey from Steve's Catering;
chicken and andouille jambalaya and seafood gumbo from Jambalaya & Company; white beans,
rice and sausage from Paul's Caf‚; chimichangas, cheese dip, chips and salsa and margaritas
from Cuco's;  pork osso bucco from Topela; crab meat au gratin and bread pudding from Don's
Seafood, and Banana's Foster from D&D Catering. 
     To reserve your tickets or for more information on Chefs Evening, call 504-549-2239 or
1-800-SLU-ALUM.                          



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