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Creole Comforts

Creole Comforts

May 12th, 2026Event has already occurred

Auburn

Join us at the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center for a can’t-miss, live Creole cuisine demonstration with Chef Chris Wilton!  Watch and learn as Chef Wilton expertly prepares a Crescent City classic, Shrimp Creole. Enjoy this, and other coastal south favorites such as West Indies salad and scratch made pralines. And because this vibrant menu deserves an equally vibrant beverage, you can expect a delicious cocktail pairing to enjoy while you’re with us. 

What to expect:

  • A live culinary demonstration of authentic Creole cuisine by beloved Auburn chef, Chef Chris Wilton.
  • Enjoy a three-course dinner, expertly paired with delicious creole cocktail. 
  • The opportunity to learn authentic Creole cooking techniques while hearing about Chef Wilton’s storied experience as he grew up in the kitchens of Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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    • 205 South College Street
    • Auburn, AL 36849
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    At the Southeast corner of Thach and College

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    Auburn is located in the Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness Area of the North Alabama Region

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    85.00

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    Quality Inn

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    Amsterdam Cafe

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