Centerpieces by Badass Balloons Co. compliment the Proteus murals in the Chanteclair RoomMenu dedicated to James Beard's first visit to New Orleans in the 1970sGuests were greeted by Badass Balloon Co. installation and live jazz musicCenterpiece by Badass Balloons Co.Imbibing for a good causeBadass Balloon Co. installation on our self-playing pianoCenterpieces by Badass Balloons Co.Lead bartender Lu Brow crafting welcome cocktails in the courtyardMini Eggs Benedict CanapesCenterpieces by Badass Balloons Co. compliment the Proteus murals in the Chanteclair RoomDon Vappie Band playing live jazz in the courtyardGuests mingling in the courtyardGuests enjoying handpassed appetizers in the courtyardAn Old Fashioned was one of James Beard's favorite drinksGuests were greeted with The King's, Southern Pecan & Satsuma Old Fashioned cocktailsLive jazz by Don Vappie TrioSpecialty cocktails reminiscent of James Beard's favoritesFresh Citrus CosmopolitanSavory Beignet CanapesLead Bartender Lu Brow explaining the Old Fashioned to guestsMini Cheeseburger CanapesServers welcoming the party into the Chanteclair RoomCenterpieces by Badass Balloons Co.Ralph Brennan thanking guests for joining him to honor James BeardGuests toasting to James Beard's legacyGuests enjoying dinnerFirst Course: DH Holmes Salad - Louisiana shrimp, Louisiana strawberries, white asparagus, poppy seed emulsionGuests imbibing in the courtyard after dinner