# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Charlotte celebrates Fat Tuesday! An unforgettable evening celebrating the bold and rich flavors, sounds, and vibes of New Orleans.About this EventCan't make it to NOLA for Fat Tuesday? Celebrate in Charlotte! Experience a chef-curated tasting menu paired with an open bar featuring beer and wine, as we bring the spirit of the Crescent City to the Queen City.Dress in your favorite Mardi Gras-inspired outfit or cocktail hour attire, adorned with colorful beads and masks, as we escape into a night of music filled Mardi Gras-themed fun. Chef Reyaña Radcliff, a New Orleans native based in Charlotte, will take your palate on a journey through vibrant food stations offering Creole classics and creative twists.Bring your appetite and dancing shoes and join us in a toast to the night as we bring a taste of Bourbon Street to Charlotte. Laissez les bon temps rouler—let the good times roll!MENU:Mini Crawfish Pies Mini Red Beans & Rice bowls (vegan/gf/df)Chicken Gumbo ShootersVegan JambalayaMini Blackened Shrimp Po Boys w/ RemouladeWarm Mardi Gras Bread PuddingPraline cheesecake (shooters)Vegan Earl Grey TiramisuOpen bar! Beer and wine will be included with the price of your ticket and mixed drinks available to purchase on-site.About the Chef:Chef Reyaña Radcliff, (@your_braisen_chef IG), celebrated recipient of the prestigious Who's Who Award, is an accomplished culinary professional whose passion for food began in her hometown of New Orleans. Influenced by her father and grandmother's Creole and Cajun traditions and her mother's comfort food classics, she knew by fifteen that she was destined to be a chef.To achieve her dream, Reyaña attended Johnson & Wales University, often called the "Harvard of Culinary Arts", earning both an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor's Degree in Food Service Management. She trained at prominent resorts, catered at the U.S. House of Representatives, and advanced through every station in country clubs and corporate kitchens before attaining the title of Executive Chef. In 2020, she founded Your Braisen Chef, LLC, a catering and culinary services company. Blending fine dining expertise with creativity, she provides bespoke catering, culinary demonstrations, and cooking classes both in person and online.Chef Reyaña has been a featured guest chef at several food & wine festivals, featured chef on all Charlotte news broadcasts, a guest on various podcasts, a consultant for restaurant groups and the public face for food manufacturers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/cultural-cuisine-taste-of-creole/100001980203354539 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, cooking, mardi-gras, festivals, workshops, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 167.92, max: 167.92, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: SMS Catering Services - **lat**: 35.212584 - **long**: -80.771924 - **full address**: SMS Catering Services, 1764 Norland Road, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/97aad486681e5532f1cadc2ae246b8989a3cf2205acd8eae69847fee1dfc50c5-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1768204028 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole being held? - **A:** Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at SMS Catering Services, 1764 Norland Road, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole? - **A:** Tickets for Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole are priced at USD 168 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmissionUSD 168 + USD 12 fee + USD 11 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole? - **A:** Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole is organized by Levine Museum of the New South. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cultural Cuisine: Taste of Creole is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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