On Sunday, September 17, Alumni, family, and friends enjoyed the 2023 Crusader Cook-Off, Homebrew Competition, and Cornhole Tournament. Over 600 attendees enjoyed delicious food, drinks, and camaraderie in the backyard.
The competitors cooked up the competition with 22 different dishes and 9 different homebrews, but Pop’s Provisions was named the champions with the team’s Halloumi Sliders. “Pop’s Provisions” featured Tommy Donelon II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine II ’02, and Kevin Bergeron.
Scott Walker ’93 emceed the event, and Blake Romig ’14 served as the DJ. Guest judges, raffles, the Crusader Cornhole Tournament, and a bouncy house for the kids all added to the fun.
1st Place
Pop’s Provisions - Halloumi Slider
Tommy Donelon II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine II ’02, Kevin Bergeron
2nd Place
04Sheaux - Crawfish Streudel
Stephen Ashely ’04, Brad Treuting ’04
3rd Place
Rockin R Brew & Q - Smoked Chinese Pork Belly
Judy Ridge, Larry Centola, Jr. ’64 SA, David Diket ’98, Tung Nguyen
People’s Choice
04Sheaux - Crawfish Streudel
Stephen Ashely ’04, Brad Treuting ’04
Master Chef Sponsors
Hancock Whitney
Top Chef Sponsors
Fast Plak, Inc. - Debbie and Roni Sumich
Fifth District Savings Bank
Fleur de Lis Event Rental - Mike Cascio ’96
Martzel, Bickford & Centola - Lawrence Centola III ’94
The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC - Joey O’Connor ’85
Schiro’s School Time Uniforms
Short Stop Poboys - Russell Hendrick ’70
Sous Chef Sponsors
All Dry Services of Greater New Orleans
Al Prieto State Farm - Al Prieto ’09
Brocato Law Firm, PLC - Sal Brocato III ’88
Coca Cola
Christine and Milton Dureau, Jr. ’69 CJ
Fasteners, Inc.
Maffei Farms
Mike’s Hardware & Supply - Lee LaFleur ’94, Rob LaFleur ’92, Mike LaFleur ’64 CJ
The Napier Family
Bryan Oubre ’97
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Sysco New Orleans - Ray Yakelis ’06
Appetizer Sponsors
DeLeon & Sons, LLC
Faux Pas Prints - Johnny Blue ’86, Kleo Blue ’89
Piety and Desire Chocolate - Christopher Nobles ’01
Donors
The Bulldog
Crescent City Brewhouse
Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA
Rock ’n’ Bowl
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Paula and Paul Trentacosta
