BAKERY BAR HOSTS HOLLY JOLLY JULY TUESDAY, JULY 25TH

Bakery Bar in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, known for its imaginative cocktails, weekday brunch, and a fusion of Latin American and Creole cuisine, is excited to announce "Holly Jolly July,” a one-night-only five-course dinner on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.  The restaurant will partner with The New Orleans Mission and accept toy donations on behalf of the organization, as well as have a special guest appearance by “Mrs. Claus.”
 
Bringing the jolliest day of the year, Christmas, to the Big Easy this summer, Executive Chef Lydia Solano, a dual citizen of Costa Rica and the United States, will lead the culinary team in creating exceptional dishes, showcasing her roots and culinary expertise. Guests can indulge in an array of savory and creative dishes priced at $65 per person with an optional $50 cocktail pairing (tax & gratuity not included). The menu:

Welcome Punch
Peach-infused bourbon, honey, lemon, mango, soda water, and peach garnish 

First Course
Watermelon Radish Ceviche
Cocktail Pairing:  Gin, house-made watermelon gastrique shrub, champagne, and watermelon radishes
 
Second Course
Coconut Soup
Cocktail Pairing:  Rum - coconut puree, Genepy Des Alpes, and soda water
 
Third Course
Crawfish Pasta
Cocktail Pairing:  Rose Sangria - Rose, Cathead bitter orange, Cathead raspberry, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, hibiscus syrup, soda water with seasonal fruit garnish
 
Fourth Course
Lamb Barbacoa
Cocktail Pairing: Mezcal Negroni
 
Fifth Course
Peppermint Bark Doberge with Gelato
Cocktail Pairing:  Choc-quito - chocolate take on the classic rum, cinnamon & cream Christmas cocktail
 
Don your merriest apparel for a chance to win a gift card redeemable at Bakery Bar, Debbie on the Levee, or at debbiedoesdoberge.com.
 
Holly Jolly July will take place on Tuesday, July 25th, at 6PM. For additional information on the dinner and for reservations, please visit Holly Jolly July. Bakery Bar is located at 1179 Annunciation Street in New Orleans.