The New Orleans Chapter of the American Culinary Federation has nominated Chef Lincoln Owens, the Executive Chef of MeMe’s Bar & Grill in Chalmette, as one of the “Best Chefs of Louisiana.”
He will be honored at the 6th annual “Best Chefs of Louisiana” awards on April 12, 2016 at the restored Art Deco jewel that is the Lakefront Airport. This year’s event, which is open to the public, will dedicate funds to two projects that are very dear to one of their founders, Chef Paul Prudhomme. The first is to fund educational opportunities for the underprivileged with culinary scholarships and the second is to care for the homeless through the New Orleans Mission.
That night, the Prudhomme family will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award for the humble man who changed the food world in wonderful ways from the men and women who carry on his tradition today. Chef legends to be honored include Frank Brigtsen (Brigtsen’s), Susan Spicer (Bayona, Mondo & Rosedale), Paul Miller (K-Paul’s), James Wong (Tres Yuen), John Folse (R’evolution), Phillip Lopez (Root, Square Root, & Root Squared), and Holly Goetting (Charlie G’s Lafayette). Over 30 chefs will serve their signature dishes with complementary beverages from Moet-Hennesy and NOLA Brewing Company among others. Live music from the renowned band, Louisiana Spice.
Tickets are available at 504-559-7485 or online at www.acfno.org.
Pan-seared Scallops over Grits with Creolaise Sauce
(Recipe for the Creolaise Sauce)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes
- 3-4tbs unsalted butter
- 1 heaping tbs minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2tbs crystal hot sauce
- 1 tbs fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Sauté tomatoes, butter, garlic, and lemon juice over medium heat. After butter melts add Worcestershire and crystal, season to taste with salt and pepper. Then bring up to a low simmer and cut off heat. Add fresh parsley and stir, great as a topping over scallops or your favorite fish.
MeMe’s Bar & Grill
- 712 W. Judge Perez Dr.
- Chalmette, LA 70043
- 504-644-4992
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday: 11am – 2pm
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday: 5pm – 9pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday: 5pm – 10pm
For more information about the restaurant, please visit their website.