A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS COMES TO DALSTON
3 DAY TAKEOVER OF DELICIOUS NEW ORLEANS INSPIRED FOOD, DRINK, ART & LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY 20th – SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY **ONE WEEKEND ONLY**
“New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.” – Mark Twain
For one weekend only SASSAFRAS is taking over Dalston Pond – a renovated, raw, industrial space off Gillett Square. This latest instalment in their series of successful pop-up events promises to set a new standard, with two supper club events, two brunches, an accompanying photography exhibition and a cocktail bar.
In line with their philosophy and the spirit of NOLA, expect more great-tasting food, a lively, fun atmosphere, foot stomping live music and a unique photographic insight into the city.
Kicking off proceedings on Thursday 20 will be the opening of the photography exhibition of New Orleans and Louisiana since the 70s. Then on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd, there will be supper clubs, each with two sittings of 45 x people, an open bar and live New Orleans music from 11pm till 2 am. Meanwhile, on Saturday and Sunday morning, there will be two brunch clubs from 10am to 2pm serving a selection of New Orleans breakfasts and Bloody Marys.
We had a quick word with the guys behind the event:
“SASSAFRAS isn’t about the fuss. We’re all about the food. We hold supper clubs serving authentic New Orleans cuisine with a Great British Twist.
Our tailor-made menu features a feast of unique Creole/Cajun flavours, carefully prepared by our Head Chef, Llewyn. His legendary gumbo is culinary voodoo magic and each dish delivers a real taste of NOLA’s rich food culture.
So far we’ve held five supper clubs at three different locations with the first one hitting London Fields in early June to much enthusiasm and loosened belts. Following on from that we held a spicy crawfish boil on a large ship in St Catherine’s dock and then dined al fresco on a Deptford rooftop, overlooking the London skyline.”
Sound like your cuppa tea? Still not sure? Check out the menus……….
SUPPER CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT MENU:
Choice of one of the following starters:
– Oyster Mosca with salad and toast
– Warm beets with creole croquettes (v)
Choice of one of the following mains:
– Head-on Gulf Shrimp & smoked tomatoes with Cheese Jalapeño Grits
– Creole Jambalaya with coleslaw and pickles (v)
Choose one of the following desserts:
– Bourbon Bread pudding with toffee sauce
– Chocolate shortbread mint ice cream sandwich with chocolate ganache
Sides: Cornbread and creole butter
SUPPER CLUB SATURDAY NIGHT MENU:
Choice of one of the following starters:
– Chicken & Crawfish terrine with salad and toast
– Scallion-Buttermilk Dressed Salad (v)
Choice of one of the following mains:
– Braised Pork Belly with Stewed Okra & Tomatoes on dirty rice
Maque Choux and Spiced Roulade (v)
Choose one of the following desserts:
– Sweet potato pecan pie with bourbon glaze
– Chocolate shortbread mint ice cream sandwich with chocolate ganache
Sides: Cornbread and creole butter
BRUNCH CLUB MENU:
Serving classic dishes with a NOLA twist, you’ll wish you could start every day this way:
Choice of the following:
Eggs Sardou
Artichoke hearts / Anchovies / Poached egg / Creamed spinach / Hollandaise
Eggs Louis Armstrong
Poached eggs / Shredded pork / Red bean / Potato hash / Hollandaise
The Boudreaux
Fried eggs / Cajun sausage / Crystal potatoes / Creole hollandaise / Pain Perdu
french toast / mixed berry compote / fresh fruit / powdered sugar
Sides:
Cornbread & Buttermilk biscuits
Drink:
Cajun Bloody Marys, Teas, Filter coffee, Soft drinks
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SASSAFRAS INFO:
WHAT: Sassafras – A Taste Of New Orleans In Dalston
WHERE: Dalston Pond, Stamford Works, Unit G2, 3 Gillett Street, London, N16 8JH
WHEN: Thursday 20thFebruary – Sunday 23rd February
TIMES: See below for daily opening times
PRICE: Supper club £30.00 | Brunch club £10.00
WEBSITE:
www.billetto.co.uk/en/users/sassafras-london
www.facebook.com/sassafrasLDN
www.twitter.com/sassafrasLDN
www.instagram.com/sassafrasLDN
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SASSAFRAS SITTING TIMES:
Exhibition opening 20th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm private view | 8:00pm – 12:00am open to public
Supper Club Friday 21st – 7:00pm first sitting | 9:00pm second sitting | live music 11:00pm – 02:00am
Brunch club Saturday 22nd – 10:00am first sitting | 12:00pm second sitting
Supper Club Saturday 22nd – 7:00pm first sitting | 9:00pm second sitting | live music 11:00pm – 02:00am
Brunch club Sunday 23rd – 10:00am first sitting | 12:00pm second sitting
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