Chefs Abroad

SOFAB exec Liz Williams and chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo are taking their culinary expertise to Moscow this week, as part of the first-ever Louisiana Culture Project, funded by the Department of State: "They'll lead cooking demonstrations and master classes for Russian chefs, take part in a reception for 150 VIPs at the U.S. ambassador's residence and oversee a feast of gumbo, boiled crawfish and bread pudding for thousands of Muscovites at the Usadba Jazz Festival." [Advocate]