Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash is a Blast

If you’ve stopped by the Café recently, you may have noticed a slight change in the some of the uniforms. Several of our students (and chefs!) are donning baseball caps from the Louisiana Seafood Board’s Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash, sponsored by BP, instead of their regular Reconcile hats.

Café Reconcile has greatly benefited from the two-week bash meant to promote Gulf seafood and tourism in a variety of ways. The organization donated enough local tuna for a tuna special every day for a week, it gave our students the opportunity to promote local seafood at the BCS Championship game, supplied them with hats and t-shirts, and donated two Hornets tickets for two lucky students.  In addition, BP expressed its gratitude to our students by making a generous contribution to the “tip jar” in the cafe.  These funds will be shared by students currently enrolled in the program.

New Orleans is undoubtedly one of the best places in the nation to enjoy fresh, local seafood and we are excited to have been a part of the effort to promote our region’s fabulous resources. Remember to support your local economy today!

Soyini, Chef Joe, and Davenique show off their hats

Calvin smiles for the camera!

Students are thrilled with their generous tip!

Victoria brightens up the Cafe with her smile