Celebrating Connections: Chef Series with Chef Ross Dover

Tiffany and Tom are excited to continue their Celebrating Connections: Chef Series, welcoming Louisiana to Texas! 

Join Chef Ross and Tom as we host a full-course dinner, paired with our select wines or zero-proof cocktails. You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the Chef and enjoy an evening of Cajun flair!

Our Menu

FIRST COURSE

Tuna Tartare

Ahi Tuna, Charred Corn, Watermelon, Seafood Boil Aioli, Crispy Sausage

SECOND COURSE

Shrimp Etouffee Dumplings

Fermented Chili, Crispy Rice

THIRD COURSE

Roasted Pork Loin

Butter Braised Lima Beans, Heirloom cheese grits, Mustard Green Kimchi

FOURTH COURSE

Candied Yam Bread Pudding

Dried Cherry, Orange, Butter Milk Ice-cream

The event starts at 6PM, and doors open at 5:45PM.

About Lousiana Goes Lone Star

Louisiana Culinary Trails is the collaborative efforts of the Louisiana Travel Association and its partners, offering appetizing getaways and promoting Louisiana by way of its unique culinary scene. Louisiana Culinary Trails takes to the road, showcasing the diverse food experiences found throughout the state in major cities across the country. Louisiana Culinary Trails inspires travelers by highlighting the accessibility and epicurean journeys awaiting exploration throughout the state, facilitated by Louisiana tourism and neighboring communities.

Boasting an exciting food and beverage scene, Dallas is a quick getaway from the Bayou State and serves as a savory opportunity to explore the diverse culinary delights of its southern sister state.

About Chef Ross Dover 

Chef Ross is the Executive Chef at Palmettos, which is set on the tranquil Bayou Bonfouca near Old Town Slidell and serving classic Creole dishes highlighting fresh Louisiana ingredients.  Prior to Palmettos, Chef Rosss was Executive Chef at Restaurant August in New Orleans.

Chef Ross is a Louisiana native, born and raised in Houma. He attended Nicholls State University where he studied Culinary Arts at the John Folse Culinary Institute. He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys hunting and fishing, and holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He resides in Pearl River, LA with his wife, Paige, and their two children.