MISTER MAO HOSTS DEAUXJO POP-UP

Known for its “inauthentic” global cuisine, killer cocktails, and funky atmosphere, Mister Mao  is known for supporting the community with its wildly-popular Guest Chef Pop-Up Series – a seasonal roster of dinners showcasing the talents of various Chefs, food trucks, vendors and more. For April, Mister Mao will host Deauxjo, the BIPOC owned pop-up and event catering company from Louisiana natives  JP Peterson and Lashonda Cross. Visitors are invited to enjoy a tantalizing feast priced at $85 (per person plus tax & gratuity). Menu:

1st Course -  Lotus Tea & A Bite
Lotus Tea Welcome Cocktail with Sake, Pine Nut Simple Syrup, Lime and Soda
Tuna Nduja, Soy Cured Egg Yolk, Crispy Black Eyed Peas, Chive Oil

2nd Course - Smoked Mirliton w/ Black Garlic
Black Garlic Ice Cream, Fried Ginger, 5 Spiced Smoked Mirliton

3rd Course - Chili Soft Shell Crab
Pickled Soft Shell  Fried, Nori Butter, Watercress, Compressed Watermelon, Chili Powder

4th Course - Red Snapper Sashimi
Kombu Cured Red Snapper, Squid Ink Brined Okra Pearls, Japanese Giardiniera

5th Course - Lo Mai Crawfish Boil
Steamed Black Rice, Lotus Leaf Wrap, Crawfish, Andouille, Khao Soi Nage

6th Course - Black Sesame Shu Cream
Black Sesame Pate a Choux, Sweet potato Miso Custard, Soy Sauce Caramel

WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, April 12th, at 7PM at Mister Mao, 4501 Tchoupitoulas in New Orleans.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made on RESY