The Crusader Cook-off & Homebrew Competition returned on Sunday, October 24th as alumni, family, and friends enjoyed delicious food and drinks in the backyard and the Terrace. Patrons were treated to 18 dishes and 8 homebrews prepared by competitors. The Crusader Cooking team prepared and served chicken, coleslaw, baked macaroni, hot dogs, sausage, and fries. Laine Buquoi and Melissa Gallagher coordinated desserts. The Class of 2001 sponsored and served in the Beverage Tent featuring Coca-Cola products and an impressive selection of beers. Eddie Gonzales ’77 emceed the event and Team Serious About Cooking served as a DJ. Guest judges, a video game theater for the kids, and the inaugural Crusader Cornhole Tournament all added to the fun. The Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators Team #1, featuring Rob LaFleur ’92, Bob Vorhoff ’82, Ricky Schaefer ’87, and Danny Fulham ’93 took home first place with their Taco Pain Perdu.
Results
1st Place
Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators #1 - Tacos Pain Perdu
Rob LaFleur ‘92, Bob Vorhoff ‘82, Ricky Schaefer ‘87, Danny Fulham ‘93
2nd Place
Tailgators - Sticky Sweet & Spicy Chicken
Chris Laiche ‘90, Lance Ranlett ‘91, George Malek ‘92, Kevin Mmahat
3rd Place
Rhumb Line - Chicken and Alligator Sauce Piquant
Lee Cotaya, Matt Cotaya ‘06, Will Stall ‘07, James Casadaban ‘06
People’s Choice
Rhumb Line - Chicken and Alligator Sauce Piquant
Lee Cotaya, Matt Cotaya ‘06, Will Stall ‘07, James Casadaban ‘06
Homebrew Champion
Roux & Brew - Bottomless
Andrew Woodroof ’03
Homebrew People’s Choice
Dead Liver Society--Uncle's Dunkel
Casey Rowe ’86 and Daryl Hope
Sponsors
Master Chef Sponsors
Fast Plak, Inc. – Debbie and Roni Sumich
Sal Maffei, Jr.
Top Chef Sponsors
Class of 2001
Rich Family – Ray ’85, Thomas ’87 and Kevin ’96
Sysco - New Orleans – Ray Yakelis ’06
The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC – Joey O’Connor ‘85
Sous Chef Sponsors
Coca Cola
Lee Cotaya
Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ
Mike’s Hardware & Supply – LaFleur Family
Tim and Beverly Napier
Short Stop Poboys – Russell Hendrick ’70
Raymond and Cissy Yakelis
Appetizer Sponsors
Ryan Carlisle ‘01
Bryan Oubre ‘97
Donors
Brother Martin Bookstore
Coca Cola - Darren Martino
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Ray Rich ’85, Kevin Rich ’96, and Thomas Rich ’87
Rock’n’Bowl and Ye Olde College Inn
Paula and Paul Trentacosta
Cooks
Kenny’s Favorite - Corn, Shrimp & Crab Bisque
Bryan Oubre ’97
Class of ’81-Crimson - Piggy on a Pirouge
Mark Buchert ’81, Jean Robert ’81
Class of ’81-Gold - Crawfish Pasta
Mark Buchert ’81, Frank McCaskell ’81, Scott Shea ’81, FJ Hebert ’81
Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators #1 - Tacos Pain Perdu
Rob LaFleur ‘92, Bob Vorhoff ‘82, Ricky Schaefer ‘87, Danny Fulham ‘93
Laketilly Marinators & Hydrators #2 - Luau-Laya
Lee LaFleur ‘94, David Klein ‘90, Kevin Kernion ‘98, Greg Phillips
Divine Mercy Men’s Club - Shrimp Tacos
Gary Buquoi ‘90, Brian Hymel, Scott Smith, Tommy Lynn
Grilluminati - Shrimp & Grit Fritters
Bobby Clay ‘04, Brian Mendelson, Rusty Maureau, Chase Dennies ’05, Kenny Rittler ’04
Cash Money Grillionaires - Crawfish Grilled Cheese
Bobby Clay ’04, Stephen Maher ’02, Wes Blanchard
Rhumb Line - Chicken and Alligator Sauce Piquant
Lee Cotaya, Matt Cotaya ‘06, Will Stall ‘07, James Casadaban ‘06
Brew Crew - Boudin Corn Balls
Lou Provenzano ‘90, Chris Marino, Taylor Marino, Dax Barrett
Class of 1986 - Chicken Alfredo Fries
Johnny Blue ’86
Tailgators - Sticky Sweet & Spicy Chicken
Chris Laiche ‘90, Lance Ranlett ‘91, George Malek ‘92, Kevin Mmahat
Roux & Brew - Kogi Dog
Andrew Woodroof ’03, Jack Uhle ’03, Taylor Gilbert ’03
Team Serious About Cooking - Corn Maque Choux
Robert Hymel, Jay LeBlanc
Team ’91 - Armodillo Balls
John Muller ’91, Jason Nastasi ’91, Nick Maggio ’91, Terry Rhoton ’91
Hot Boudin, Cold Cous Cous - Shrimpcargeaux
Joey O’Connor ’85, Nick Macaluso ’85, Will Ott ‘18, Darrin O’Connor ’89
Brother Martin Wrestling Team - Crawfish Pasta
Duffy Rousselle
Brews
Maffbrau - Cow Tipper Stout
Sal Maffei
Sean’s Pinched Beans - Coffee
Troy Tomlinson ‘88, Morgan Legendre
Dead Liver Society - Uncle’s Dunkel and Rowes EPA
Casey Rowe ’86, Daryl Hope
Bucktown Kick Acid - Amber Ale and Dark Shadows Twisted Amber Ale
Jerry Muller ‘73, Becky Muller
Roux & Brew - Mango Wheat, Que Pasa, and Bottomless
Andrew Woodroof ’03
Cook-Off Judges
Scot Craig ’80 - Owner/Katie’s Restaurant/Francesca’s
Mike Gulotta ’98 - Chef Proprietor/MoPho and Maypop
Chris Franklin ’00 - Chief Meteorologist/WWL-TV
Vance Vaucresson ’87 - Owner - Vaucresson Sausage Company
Eddie Jacobs ’81 - CEO & Chief Operating Officer/NOLA Hotel Group
Tina LaBeaud - Director of Food Service, Culinary Crusaders
Kristen Preau - CEO/Owner, Jambalaya Girl New Orleans Food Products
Tom Branighan, Jr. ’05 - Chef/Partner, MaMou
Homebrew Judges
Glynn Romagosa and Roddy Palazzo ’95
Committee
Erica Bonvillian
Laine Buquoi
Erin and Joe Caruso ’79
Brian Castanza
Melissa Gallagher
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Cindy & Jerry Moll ’73
Beverly and Tim Napier
Jennifer Pellegrin
Robbie Rabb
Beth and Patrick Scariano ’94
Roni and Debbie Sumich
Paul and Paula Trentacosta
Cissy and Ray Yakelis
Marie and Steve Yost
