504Seafood, Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen, and The NOLA Chuck Wagon Take Home Top Honors at First Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival

New Orleans Agenda NEW ORLEANS – The Inaugural Brews, Boils & Bubbles (BBB) Festival attracted thousands of seafood lovers to Lakeshore Drive this past Saturday, May 11rh, to enjoy delicious, boiled cuisine and beverage pairings from 20 participating restaurants and drink vendors, and all-day entertainment from top musical acts, including Partners-N-Crime, The Soul Rebels, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, DJ Raj Smoove, and more. The festival honored several local small businesses for their exemplary dishes, with 504Seafood winning the first-ever “People’s Choice Award” for its boiled crawfish platter, which was voted on by attendees via QR code throughout the day. A panel of distinguished judges, including local chefs, food critics, influencers, and more, selected the winners of the official BBB Food Competitions, with “Best Crawfish” going to Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen and the title of “Best Boil” awarded to The NOLA Chuck Wagon for its boiled ox tails. “This first festival exceeded all of our expectations, paying homage to our rich culture, culinary traditions, and what it means to be from Louisiana,” said BBB Executive Producer Cleveland Spears, III. “From spotlighting some amazing local restaurants to showcasing the talent of homegrown musicians, the Inaugural BBB was a huge success. We’re grateful to...