Members of the Swine Spectators Team
Held September 10, the Cook-Off stimulated the appetites of the hundreds of people gathered together in the school’s Backyard, by sending out aromas of culinary delights like Bang Bang Shrimp, ‘Sader Sliders, and Sashimi Bites, just to name a few. Now that aroma was just from the food that 15 cooking teams were preparing.
Also featured were ten homemade brew teams. These skilled home brewers were giving out samples of their beer — from dark, rich Stouts to crisp Blondes. Some kept it traditional by only adding barley, hops, and a few secret ingredients. Other brewers went a little rogue and offered samples that contained cloves and berries to enrich their beer’s flavors.
“I have no idea how the judges could pick any winners,” said parent Alina Hernandez. “The food was restaurant quality and the brews were genius. Perfect day, perfect atmosphere. A great day to enjoy as a Brother Martin family.”
While alumni and guests were busy tasting the various cuisines and quaffing homebrews from cooking teams, local and celebrity guest judges were voting for the “People’s Choice” and “Top Chef” winners of the event. The Brew Crew wowed guests and judges with their Bang Bang Shrimp and took home both the “People’s Choice” and “Top Chef” awards. Runners- up were the Spice Boys with their shrimp sliders and The Swine Spectators with their skirt steak sliders. The “Master Brew” award was given to Chicken & the Kegg with their Hen House Wheat. Runners- up were Redfish Brewing with a Pinot Blonde and Laughing Bayou with a Doppelganger Pale Ale. The Smokin’ to the Oldies team won the “People’s Choice” with a Mango Belgian Triple.
Members of The Brew Crew Team
Guest cooking and brew judges included Kevin Belton ’77 of WWL- TV Morning News, Scot Craig ’80 of Katie’s, Kelly Fiorella ’85 of The Original Fiorella’s Café, Mike Gulotta ’98 of MoPho and Maypop, Kim Holden of FOX 8 WVUE, Jamie Munoz and Pete Montecino of Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant, Rusty Perrone ’02 of Perrone and Sons, Inc., Greg Rando ’77 of Brother Martin, Vance Vaucresson ’87 of Vaucresson Sausage Co., Inc., Rod West ’86 of Entergy, and Raymond Yakelis ’06 of Sysco, Donn Lacoste ’94 of Gnarly Barley Brewing, and Xavier Cordova of Crescent City Brewhouse.
In addition, an assortment of door and cash prizes were awarded at the Cook-Off. Attendees were also treated to favorite grill items of hamburgers and sausages which were prepared by the Brother Martin Cooking team led by Cissy Yakelis. Beth Tomlinson with the assistance of Brother Martin alumni and parents monitored the dessert booth. Eddie Gonzales ’77 emceed with Rob Hymel and The Team Serious About Cooking serving as DJ of the event. The Class of 2001 sponsored and served refreshments in the drink tent.
Thank you also to all our attendees and guest judges for judging this great event!
For further information on the Cook-Off Tailgate Challenge & Homebrew Competition, please call the Office of Alumni at 504- 284-6700.
Judy and Rusty Buckman
Erin and Joe Caruso ’79
Brian Constanza
Mary Beth and Jeff Haro ’74
Michele and Steve Joubert ’78
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Cindy and Jerry Moll ’73
Beverly and Tim Napier
Kelsey and Brett Napier ’03
Debbie and Roni Sumich
Paul and Paula Trentacosta
Stacey and Mark Wisniewski ’81
Cissy and Ray Yakelis
Marie and Steve Yost
Explodin Spadini’s
Grilled Sader Shrimp
Nick Macaluso ’85, Joey O’Connor ’85, Darrin O’Connor ’89, Chris Flynn, Cisco Gonzales, and Cisco Gonzales, Jr. ’13
‘81 Gold
Crawfish Pasta
Mark Buchert ’81, Frank McCaskell ’81, FJ Hebert ’81, Glenn Norton ’81, and Scott Shea ‘81
‘81 Crimson
White Beans and Shrimp
Theresa and Mark Buchert ’81, Frank McCaskell ’81, FJ Hebert ’81, Glenn Norton ’81, and Scott Shea ’81
The Swine Spectators
Skirt Steak Sliders
Lee LaFleur ’94, Rob LaFleur ’92, Bob Vorhoff ’82, Kevin Kernion ’98
Ingrillious Basters
Smoked Pork Belly Tacos
Bobby Clay ’04 and Patrick Moore
The Brew Crew
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Chris Marino and Ronald Thibodeaux Jr. ’07
Team Serious about Cooking
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Jay Hotard ’82, Robert Hymel, and Jay LeBlanc
Chicken and The Kegg
Smoked Fried Chicken Sliders
Andrew Woodroof ’03, Jeremy Mipro ’03, Jack Uhle ’03
Class of 2005
Fried Oyster Tacos
Blake Bourgeois ’05, Ross Fox ’05, Christopher Meeks ’05
The Fatty Shack
Smoked BBQ Ribs
Christian DiCarlo ’11, Casey Rodrigue ’11, Gaby St. Martin, Pam Wainwright
Smokin’ to the Oldies
Smoked Chicken Wings
Lauren and Ronald Thibodeaux, Jr. ’07, Michael Barr, Matt Schneider ‘07, and Joe McCarthy ’11
White Gumbo
Crab and Shrimp Bisque
Bryan Oubre ‘97
Class of ’86
BBQ Shrimp Tacos
Paul Schmidt ’86, Jason Kern ’86, Johnny Blue ’86, Mark Ceravolo ’86
Spice Boys
Shrimp Sliders
Lindsey P. Williams ’83, Mason Williams ’15, Pierce Williams ’16
Class of ‘97
Sashimi Bites
Lindsay Munson and Casey Munson ’97, Colleen and Chris Theriault ’97
Maffbrau- Double IPA, Sal Maffei
Bucktown Poplar 508- Amber Ale, Jerry Muller ’73
Chicken and The Kegg – Sunny Side Saison- Belgian Saison, Andrew Woodroof ’03
Chicken and The Kegg – Hen House Wheat- American Wheat Beer, Andrew Woodroof ’03
Kenna – Brau Brewing Crimson Ale- A Red Ale, Matt Bonura ’09 and Amanda Roark
Ale Force One – Abbey Ale and Ruby Ale, Troy Tomlinson ’88 and Morgan Legendre
Smokin’ to the Oldies – Mango Belgian Triple, Ronald Thibodeaux, Jr. ’07, Brett Aiken ’07, and Kyle Mayes ’12
Redfish Brewing – Bourbon Breakfast Stout, Mike Binder and family
Redfish Brewing – Pinot Blonde, Mike Binder and family
Laughing Bayou Brewing – Doppelgänger Pale Ale- American Pale Ale, Bryan Bonura ’93, Stephen Gifford ’99 and Kevin Bergeron
Top Chef
Class of 1997
Class of 2001-BJ Branigan, Paul Cotaya, Eric Dimm, Anthony Genovese, Jr., Ernest Giusti III, Chris Hakenjos, Charles Kirchem, Neil Schneider, Brian Whitfield, Patrick Perrien, Brent Sandrock, Scott Schneider, and Evan Trapani
Friend of Brother Martin
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith – Blake Bourgeois ’05
The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC – Joey O’Connor ’85
Mandina’s Restaurant – Cindy Mandina
Pelican Graphics & Pelican Events – Dolph Federico ’86
PepsiCo – David Ward ’83
R&A Oyster Co. – Ross Fox ’05
Sysco – New Orleans – Raymond Yakelis ’06
Sous Chef
Brocato Law Firm, PLC – Sal Brocato III ’88
Rusty and Judy Buckman
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ
Fast Plak, Inc. – Debbie and Roni Sumich
Mike’s Hardware & Supply – LaFleur Family
The Napier Family – Beverly and Tim, Kelsey and Brett ’03 and Garrett ’08
Bryan J. Oubre ’97
Schiro’s School Time Uniforms
Short Stop Poboys – Russell Hendrick ’70
Donors
Bear’s Po Boys
Brother Martin Bookstore
Brother Martin Ladies of the Shield
Cello’s
Crescent City Brewhouse
Hobnobber Cafe
Gennaro’s
Mary Beth and Jeff Haro ’74
Katie’s Restaurant – Scot Craig ’80
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Riverlands Golf and Country Club
Rock-n-Sake
Robért
Ruby Slipper
St. James Hotel – Eddie Jacobs ’81
Tony Mandina’s Restaurant
Southern Eagle – Roddy Palazzo ’95, Jerry Peters ’76, Lou Provenzano ’90
Please Note…. Names on these lists reflect original registration list for event. Please email alumni@brothermartin.com for questions or missing team members.
