Upcoming Garden Parties, Rene Bistrot Wine Dinner

HOLLY GROVE? Ian McNulty reports that on Monday, May 20, Holly Grove Market & Farm hosts their annual Party in the Garden from 6 to 9 p.m. with over 20 restaurants like Mariza and Three Muses, serving seasonal dishes in the gardens adn music from Honey Island Swamp Band and more. $40/tickets in advance, $45 at the door. More info here. [Gambit]

CITY PARK? This Sunday, May 12, the Botanical Gardens at City Park hosts another of its Garden Party series at 4 p.m., with music by Amanda Shaw and Paul Soniat, and food/drink/NOLA Brewing craft beers for purchase. Suggested donation of $10. FYI, you cannot bring your own food/drink. [Eaterwire]

CBD? René Bistrot is having a wine dinner with Domaine Schlumberger on Wednesday, May 15 with special guest Thomas Schlumberger, 7th generation French winemaker on hand. $85/person for 5-courses of decadence including frog legs and foie gras with wine pairings is . Complimentary valet parking also available. Call (504) 613-2330 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

Rene Bajeux[Photo: Nikki Mayeux]