New Orleans Gumbo Cook-Off

Town Square Community Center is getting a Bourbon Street makeover on Tuesday, March 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. You are all invited to celebrate Fat Tuesday at Town Square with a decadent feast of gumbo, king cake, and hurricanes in celebration of Mardi Gras!

The event will feature a gumbo cookoff. Local chefs and home cooks alike are creating their best gumbo recipe for a chance to be crowned the crowd favorite.

“Perfect gumbo starts with a roux that's nice and smooth,” said Kari Schleicher, hospitality manager at Town Square. “You want to cook together your flour and fat to make a roux by stirring it constantly until it’s a rich brown color. From there, you can make any gumbo to your personal taste.”

Attendees will vote for their favorite gumbo and the winning recipe will be announced at 7 p.m. The winner will receive two tickets to Town Square’s Las Vegas Supper Club event on April 23. There is no charge to sample the gumbo and vote!

Chef Trent Hazelberg demonstrates gumbo cooking techniques on The Green Lake Show

Participants for the Gumbo Contest:

Greg Frounfelter

David Perkins

Trent Hazelberg

Kari Schleicher

Claire Maes

Guests can also try a slice of traditional New Orleans king cake, made by Schleicher. This event is free and open to the public. A cash bar will be serving up New Orleans hurricanes if you really want to make it a party!