The Art Institute of Dallas, in conjunction with Slow Food Dallas, will host “Mardi Gras Mambo”, benefiting the Terra

Madre Katrina Relief Fund, on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chef’s Gallery.
Slow Food USA has identified individual and family food producers of the Gulf Region whose livelihoods have been endangered by Hurricane Katrina and selected them to receive monetary grants from the Terra Madre Fund.

Attendees at the event will enjoy Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Boudin Sausage, Savory Calas (Rice Fritters), Bread Pudding and King Cake. Beer, wine and root beer will be available.

Live music will be provided by KalimBass, and there will be a showing of the 2006
documentary film, “King Cake” by Scott Dixon McDowell.

The cost is $25 for Slow Food members and $30 for non-members. Reservations and payment are required in advance.

For more information, visit www.slowfooddallas.com.