Personal Narrative Essay: Derby Day
Sunday, March 19, 2017 is a day I will never forget. A friend and I were at Rhino Coffee Downtown having some girl time and playing catch up. As I was sipping on my glass of prosecco, owner Andrew Crawford walked in and we spoke. After our initial greeting, he uttered five words that shattered my world, "They aren't any oysters this year". I IMMEDIATELY knew what he was talking about. There was no question about it. Andrew had just burst my Shreveport Derby Day bubble by letting me know that I wouldn't be feasting upon chargrilled oysters this year.
If you've been following my Shreveport Derby Day shenanigans, you know that since year one, my diet has consisted of chargrilled oysters and cupcakes. Sure there's always a spread of other things to eat, but what better …show more content…
I'm still SLIGHTLY salty about the oysters AND cupcakes, but I can't wait to try all of this delicious sounding food that Drake Catering is preparing. Blake is super excited to share his cuisine with everyone as well. "We're pulling out all the stops as far as just doing top notch gourmet quality food and I think if for nothing else, just to come fill up on awesome grub is worth a ticket" he said.
In addition to the fantastic food by Drake Catering, Whole Foods Market Shreveport will have a cheese and fruit station. Though their menu is not finalized, Community Liaison Jessica Madison said the station will be filled with cubed cheddar, pepper jack, and Colby jack, a Brie wheel with fig spread, gorgonzola and fresh strawberries and grapes.
Since we are talking about the food of Shreveport Derby Day, it's only right that we talk about the DRANK. Jason Brady and Wine Country Bistro are once again handling the bars at the event. Eight bars will be stocked with Great Raft Brewing Beer, Mint Juleps, Lily Roses, and Sparkling
If you've been following my Shreveport Derby Day shenanigans, you know that since year one, my diet has consisted of chargrilled oysters and cupcakes. Sure there's always a spread of other things to eat, but what better …show more content…
I'm still SLIGHTLY salty about the oysters AND cupcakes, but I can't wait to try all of this delicious sounding food that Drake Catering is preparing. Blake is super excited to share his cuisine with everyone as well. "We're pulling out all the stops as far as just doing top notch gourmet quality food and I think if for nothing else, just to come fill up on awesome grub is worth a ticket" he said.
In addition to the fantastic food by Drake Catering, Whole Foods Market Shreveport will have a cheese and fruit station. Though their menu is not finalized, Community Liaison Jessica Madison said the station will be filled with cubed cheddar, pepper jack, and Colby jack, a Brie wheel with fig spread, gorgonzola and fresh strawberries and grapes.
Since we are talking about the food of Shreveport Derby Day, it's only right that we talk about the DRANK. Jason Brady and Wine Country Bistro are once again handling the bars at the event. Eight bars will be stocked with Great Raft Brewing Beer, Mint Juleps, Lily Roses, and Sparkling