WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board announced the selection of chefs from across the state to represent their areas in the 17th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO). The competition will be held in Monroe, La. on Friday, May 31, 2024.

The following chefs will participate in the competition:

• Katy Aker: JAC’s Craft Smokehouse (West Monroe, La.)
• Muggsy Beals: Desi Vega’s Steakhouse (New Orleans, La.)
• Mac Casteel: Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant (Monroe, La.)
• Brent Diagle: Grady V’s (Thibodaux, La.)
• Ben Fidelak: Mariner’s Restaurant (Natchitoches, La.)
• Kaala Lawla: Boswell’s Jamaican Grill (New Orleans, La.)
• Brandon Naquin: Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant (Thibodaux, La.)
• Trenton Oliphant: The Depaux (Independence, La.)
• Chase Raley: Parish Restaurant & Bar (Monroe, La.)
• Tony Rodrigue: Acme Oyster House (New Orleans, La.)
• Frederic Terluin: Rouj Creole (Baton Rouge, La.)
• Sullivan Zant: Vestal Restaurant (Lafayette, La.)

On August 3, 2024, the winner of the competition will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off (GASCO) in New Orleans, La. at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now for $60 each. To purchase your ticket online, visit EventBrite.

One ticket provides you admission to the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off and the Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival.

In Louisiana, good food is just part of what connects us to our diverse heritage and seafood is a big part of that in all corners of the state. From recipes passed down through generations to the culinary creations of our state’s chefs, seafood has created a culinary identity for Louisiana unlike any other state. This is a chance for us to celebrate the great contribution chefs around Louisiana and our hard-working seafood industry make to the state that truly Feed Your Soul.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

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