There are two new amazing WACNO dining & socializing events on the horizon!

• March 7, 2013 — PubNite at the Irish House!
• March 21, 2013 — Dining Internationally at Rio Mar!
  • The specially prepared tasting menu will feature:
    Appetizers:
    • Empanadas “Ropas Viejas”
    • Bacalaitos (salt cod fritter)
    • Grilled Portuguese Octopus
    • Garlic Steamed Mussels w/ chorizo
    • Baked Oysters RioMar w/chorizo and spinach
    • Piquillo Peppers stuffed with shrimp and kale
    • Grilled Jumbo Shrimp  w/ patatas

    Entrées:

    • Lechon: Slow roasted pork, beans and rice, avocado, guava slaw and plantains
    • Grilled Gulf Fish of the Day Escabeche: Relish of onions, olives capers and peppers
    • Saffron Rice w/ Louisiana Gulf Shrimp: Spanish rice, garlic and shrimp stock
    • Louisiana Black Drum: Shrimp stuffed plantain, mirliton coconut relish and creole salsa
    • Grilled Hanger Steak: Over fried yuca, with vegetable of day and chimichurri

    Desserts

    • Flan
    • Guava
    • Cheesecake
    • Tres Leches de coco
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

Read more here: World Affairs Council of New Orleans brings flavor to the discussion

See the full WACNO event calendar here: WACNO Events

~ nolafoodie