Local Event

Lemongrass In Louisiana: A Viet-Cajun Fusion Dinner

Fri, May 1, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)

Central Market Plano
320 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
view map

Relish a night of Viet-Cajun dishes from New Orleans as you hear the rich stories behind the tastes. You will not be cooking in this class.
Age Restrictions

For ages 18 & up

Description


Fragrant Vietnamese aromatics. Cajun spices. French influences. Sit down to a dinner that celebrates all these and more. Viet-Cajun cuisine is a bold fusion that celebrates seafood, butter, and flavors that feel right at home in Lousiana’s subtropical climate.

Come for dinner, stay for the stories, and leave with a deeper appreciation of how cultures blend to create something truly special. Join us for an evening of cultural storytelling and exceptional food. Our instructors will guide you through each course, sharing the history and techniques behind Viet-Cajun cuisine while you enjoy Louisiana craft beers carefully selected to complement the bold, aromatic flavors. Experience how locals truly savor this food — with great beer, great company, and an appreciation for the cultures that created it.

This dinner celebrates that beautiful cultural exchange and the resilient community that continues to shape New Orleans cuisine today. The evening will begin with a crisp salad dressed with a tangy nước chấm dressing, followed by marinated chicken skewers, a shrimp and crawfish boil with a garlic-butter sauce, and an iconic sweet ending beloved by both French and Vietnamese bakers.

You will be served a four-course dinner, but you will not be cooking in this class. For ages 18 and up. 21 or older? You’ll enjoy beer pairings with each course.

Menu
  • Fresh Vietnamese Herb Salad
  • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
  • Vietnamese-Cajun Seafood Boil
  • New Orleans Beignets

Safety & Precautions

  • At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

  • For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

FAQs

For more information about our classes, please click on the links below:

Find FAQs about our in-store classes here.

Find FAQs about your private classes here.

Tags

  • Central Market Plano
  • Things to do in Plano, TX
  • Texas Wine & Food Events
  • Plano Wine & Food Events

Thirsty for the best events?
Join 250,000 subscribers!

Get The Juice for exclusive updates on wine, food & drink events in your neighborhood. It's free!
Sign Up for Free