Café Hope and Zatarain?s to host Local Food Fest May 17
 

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Marrero?s Café Hope (1101 Barataria Blvd., 504-756-4673) and crawfish spice giant*Zatarain?s will be joining forces May 17 when they hold the second annual Local Food Fest at the West Bank nonprofit's outdoor garden.*

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will include dishes from more than 20 participating New Orleans restaurants and food vendors, including Coquette, Boucherie, St. James Cheese Company and Humble Bagel, among others. *Craft beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.*

While entrance to the festival is free, proceeds from the sales of food and beverages will go towards Café Hope, which works with at-risk youth, training them in culinary arts while teaching valuable life skills during a 16-week program.? [ Read more ]

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