The 7th Annual Main Street Denham Springs Holiday Chef's Evening and Wine Tasting Event

The Holiday Season in Denham Springs was kicked off in style on Nov 29th by The Annual Main Street Denham Springs Holiday Chef’s Evening and Wine tasting event. Part of a national and state program to raise funds for the preservation of historic districts, this event allows attendees to stroll through the many downtown shops and businesses while sampling a variety of fine foods prepared by local chefs. Assorted wines were made available for tasting by Glazer Companies of Louisiana.
Advance tickets for this year’s event, as it has for each of its seven years, sold out immediately. So if you are interested in attending next year’s event scheduled for December 4, get your tickets early.

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Scott Duplantis, Chef and owner of CooknKajun, with his Crab and Brie Bisque. Outstanding! Scott Duplantis, Chef and owner of CooknKajun, with his Crab and Brie Bisque. Outstanding!

Tony Matassa, left, Chef and General manager of Pier 13 and his assistant serve up their delicious rendition of Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake. Tony Matassa, left, Chef and General manager of Pier 13 and his assistant serve up their delicious rendition of Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake.

Barbara Michaels and Jonathan Nunez of Cocodrie's Restaurant. Barbara Michaels and Jonathan Nunez of Cocodrie's Restaurant.

Long lines moved quickly to taste Cocodrie's Etouffee, Chicken Salad on Crustini and Carrot Cake. Long lines moved quickly to taste Cocodrie's Etouffee, Chicken Salad on Crustini and Carrot Cake.

Ray Stonemark, General Manager of Don's Seafood Hut, and his assistant, Jacob Allen serve Shrimp en Brochette. Ray Stonemark, General Manager of Don's Seafood Hut, and his assistant, Jacob Allen serve Shrimp en Brochette.

Jason Laneaux, Grill Chef for The Grill At Greystone, Greystone Golf and Country Club serving his dark and delicious Turtle Soup. Jason Laneaux, Grill Chef for The Grill At Greystone, Greystone Golf and Country Club serving his dark and delicious Turtle Soup.

The Grill at Greystone also offered a delightful Bread Pudding. The Grill at Greystone also offered a delightful Bread Pudding.

Gary and Brenda Schlatre of Joseph's Catering and their succulent display of Hot Roast Beef Au Jus with Rolls, Shrimp Mini Bread, Shrimp and Crab Mold, and Cranberry Pecan Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. Gary and Brenda Schlatre of Joseph's Catering and their succulent display of Hot Roast Beef Au Jus with Rolls, Shrimp Mini Bread, Shrimp and Crab Mold, and Cranberry Pecan Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Chef Sue Blount and Owner Sheila Yeager of James' Grill and Coffee Shop served rich and tasty Eggplant Magnolia. Chef Sue Blount and Owner Sheila Yeager of James' Grill and Coffee Shop served rich and tasty Eggplant Magnolia.

Melissa Carter and Brittany Carter of the Whistlestop Cafe with their Chocolate Cheesecake. Melissa Carter and Brittany Carter of the Whistlestop Cafe with their Chocolate Cheesecake.

Alisha Stelly of Glazers Company of Louisiana serving a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Carolina Reserve. Alisha Stelly of Glazers Company of Louisiana serving a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Carolina Reserve.

The Old Theater made festive for the Holiday. The Old Theater made festive for the Holiday.

Brew-Bachers Grill serving Red Beans and Rice and Muffolettas. Brew-Bachers Grill serving Red Beans and Rice and Muffolettas.

The Robert Reynolds Band kept the toes tapping and Holiday spirits high. The Robert Reynolds Band kept the toes tapping and Holiday spirits high.

Sharp's Cafe serving Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce Sharp's Cafe serving Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce

Cheryl Boudreaux and Linda Sharp of Sharp's Cafe and Sports Bar. Cheryl Boudreaux and Linda Sharp of Sharp's Cafe and Sports Bar.

Fernando's Chips and Salsa. Fernando's Chips and Salsa.

The old Theater in Denham Springs. The old Theater in Denham Springs.

The following is a list of this year’s participants and their offerings.