Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for a festive evening of music, connection, and celebration at our Mardi Gras-themed networking dinner. Adorn yourself in your best beads, masks, and Mardi Gras flair, and make a new friend over a delicious meal inspired by the flavors of New Orleans. Music, laughter, and a little bit of magic guaranteed!

Location: Sheraton New Orleans in the Armstrong Ballroom on the 8th Floor

Time: Friday,  January 23, 2026 from 4:30pm - 6pm CST

Traditional French Quarter Dinner Buffet Menu

• Our New Orleans Award Winning Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp, Crawfish, Lump Crab & Oysters, Served with Cornbread
• Garden Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Herb Croutons, and a Selection of Dressings
• Vegetable Nicoise Salad, French Green Beans, Tomatoes, Butter, Frisee  Arugula Lettuce, Red Onions, Fresh Herbs, Fingerling Potatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
• Sweet Potato & Roasted Corn Salad, Peppers & Creole Mustard Dressing
• Iron Skillet Blackened Breast of Chicken, Jambalaya Rice, Herb Butter
• Boudin Stuffed Pork Loin, Braised Greens & Creole Mustard Sauce
• Sweet Potato Hash
• Grilled Asparagus & Heirloom Carrots
• Bananas Foster Creme Brulee
• Strawberry Shortcake, Whip Cream
• Chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry Sauce

The $99 rate for this meal is below the actual cost that FAI pays. FAI subsidizes this cost to help make the meal more affordable. Thank you, your support of this meal helps FAI meet its obligation of food and beverage sales at this hotel.