Sunday Grand Tastings
at the Myrtles
Presented by
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 1 pm - 5 pm
GA $145 | VIP $275
Explore the Myrtles' beautiful grounds while sampling celebrated Louisiana and Mississippi chefs' dishes at 40+ tasting stations, 40+ fine wine selections, a craft beer garden, and a spirits courtyard serving cocktails by regional distillers.
2026 LINEUP
• Andrew Caskey, Bad Wolf BBQ • Frederick Terluin, Bally's Casino • Kalyn Lindsly, Basel's Market • Big River Pizza • Lexi Leherman, Butter Cakery • Karlos Knott, The Cajun Saucer • Grayling Thibodeaux, Central Pizza • Jordan Ramirez, Chow Yum • Mal Tossel, Cugino • Patrick Teagle, Feliciana Bistrot • Kelsey Leger, Five Mile Eatery • Frankie's on Main • The Gregory • Eric Cook, Gris-Gris • Alex Harrell, Holywater • Galen Iverstine, Iverstine Butcher • Rodrigo Mondragon, Ki' Mexico • Paul Halaszyn, Lula Perl Cafe • Will Avelar, Mawi Tortillas • Willie Gaspard, Mister Lester's • Sophina Uong, Mister Mao • Jarita Frazier-King, Natchez Heritage School of Cooking • Chaz Lindsay, Pulito Osteria • Cameron Doucett, Restaurant 1796 • Brad Dupont, Ronnie's Boudin & Cracklins • Patrick Trahan, Ruffino's • Kris Allen, Pamplona Tapas Bar • Vincent Hunt, Salt Pepper Oak • Brandi Louis, Soiree • Eric Sibley, Southdowns Grille • Reid Henderson, Tallulah • Jose Blanco, Waska NOLA •
Austin Sumrall, White Pillars • Anh Luu, Xahn NOLA •
VIP TENT
VIP ticketholders enjoy unlimited access to a VIP enclosure featuring comfortable seating, plenty of shade, and a private bar serving select wines and spirits.
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BEER GARDEN
The Craft Beer & Brats Garden offers tastings of select lagers, ales and ciders by the craft breweries of Louisiana and Mississippi, and paired with the ultimate beer partner: house-made bratwurst sausage by Iverstine Farms Butchers of Baton Rouge.
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SPIRITS OF THE MYRTLES
COURTYARD
A courtyard enclosure featuring small-batch spirits, cocktails, and liqueurs created by Louisiana and Mississippi craft distilleries. A DJ will be spinning records in the courtyard throughout the afternoon.
Presented by
2024 1st Place winner, Bayou Sarah Farms
2024 2nd Place winner, Chef Eric Cook
2024 1st Place winner, Bayou Sarah Farms
VOTE FOR THE
BEST OF THE FEST
During the Grand Tastings, scan a fest-exclusive QR code to vote for your three favorite dishes. Winning chefs will be announced at the end of the event, along with randomly-selected winning voters, so be sure to stick around 'til the end!
2025 Sunday Grand Tastings Photos
