An Evening with Alon Shaya to Support the New Orleans Career Center

Chef Alon Shaya and the Shaya Barnett Foundation will host the second benefit dinner for the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC), the city’s hub for career and technical education (CTE). This cause is especially dear to Chef Alon, whose own CTE teacher, Donna Barnett, inspired and encouraged him to discover his passion for cooking, and ultimately inspired the creation of the Shaya Barnett Foundation and their support for NOCC. 

The first benefit dinner held in the fall of 2022 raised over $100,000 to equip NOCC’s new Culinary Lab with state-of-the-art kitchen tools and appliances. Funds raised at this year’s event will provide ongoing support for NOCC’s Culinary Arts programming, ensuring that the center can continue to provide valuable training without financial barriers for students. 
 
The event will take place at Saba on Monday, September 23 at 6pm, with a four-course family-style menu curated by Chef Alon and NOCC culinary arts students, who developed the dessert course. There will also be signature cocktails and wine pairings. Tickets are $250, and can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE. 

First Course: 

• Pita, Blue Crab Hummus, Hummus with Fried Garbanzo Beans, Tzatziki, Zhoug, Harissa, Soft-Boiled Egg, and Pickles, Labneh with Preserved Peppers and Radish, Tershi with Aleppo and Chili, Lutenitsa, Market Crudite

Second Course:

• Moroccan Carrot Salad with Labneh and Chermoula Vinaigrette, Snapper Crudo with Lemon, Zhoug, and Avocado

Third Course:

• Roasted Lamb Loin with Tzimmes, Citrus, and Parsley Salad, Whole Roasted Pompano with Tahini, Raisins, and Pinenuts 

Sides:

• Jeweled Rice with Moroccan Spice Crunch, Green Beans with Garlic and Spices, Charred Long Peppers 

& Dessert