The California School of Culinary Arts’ “561” restaurant will host a Fat Tuesday feast on February 5, featuring lunch and dinner tasting menus of delicious interpretations of favorite Cajun dishes.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Hurricane Katrina victims through the Crescent City Farmers Market in New Orleans .   

Lunch Chef’s Tasting Menu

Gulf Oysters Three Ways: Oyster with “Mignonette”, oyster “Rockefeller” & mini oyster “Po Boy”

Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley

Intermezzo: Mint Julep Sorbet

Corn “Maque Choux” Crusted Salmon: Blackened shrimp & beurre blanc

Evolution, Sokol Blosser , Oregon

Cheese Degustasion: A selection of New Orleans artisanal cheeses

Zinfandel, “Cujo” Dover Canyon , Paso Robles ’05

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding: Bourbon Sauce & vanilla ice cream

Vin Glacé, King Estates, Oregon Pinot Gris ’04

Dinner Chef’s Tasting Menu

Gulf Oysters Three Ways: Oyster with “Mignonette”, oyster “Rockefeller” & mini oyster “Po Boy”

Brut, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley

Baked Custard: Farm fresh eggs, crawfish tails & tasso smoked pork

Pinot Gris, Scott Cellars, Santa Barbara ’05

Intermezzo: Mint Julep Sorbet

Corn “Maque Choux” Crusted Salmon: Blackened shrimp & beurre blanc

Evolution, Sokol Blosser , Oregon

Stuffed Semi-Boneless Roast Quail: Lump crab & veal sweetbread dressing

Sangiovese, Di Bruno, Santa Barbara ’04

Cheese Degustasion: A selection of New Orleans artisanal cheeses

Zinfandel, “Cujo” Dover Canyon , Paso Robles ’05

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding: Bourbon Sauce & vanilla ice cream

Vin Glacé, King Estates, Oregon Pinot Gris ’04

"561" Restaurant is located at 561 Green Street, Pasadena. Lunch (served from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m.) is $45 plus $25 for wine pairings; dinner (served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) is $65 plus $35 for wine.  For reservations and information, call (626) 405-1561.