Join Us for the FAI 2026 Networking Dinner!

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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for a festive evening of music, connection, and celebration at our Mardi Gras-themed networking dinner. Adorn yourself in your best beads, masks, and Mardi Gras flair, and make a new friend over a delicious meal inspired by the flavors of New Orleans. Music, laughter, and a little bit of magic guaranteed!

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Location: Sheraton New Orleans in the Armstrong Ballroom on the 8th Floor

Time: Friday, January 23, 2026 from 4:30pm - 6pm CST

Traditional French Quarter Dinner Buffet Menu

Our New Orleans Award Winning Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp, Crawfish, Lump Crab & Oysters, Served with Cornbread
Garden Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Herb Croutons, and a Selection of Dressings
Vegetable Nicoise Salad, French Green Beans, Tomatoes, Butter, Frisee Arugula Lettuce, Red Onions, Fresh Herbs, Fingerling Potatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato & Roasted Corn Salad, Peppers & Creole Mustard Dressing
Iron Skillet Blackened Breast of Chicken, Jambalaya Rice, Herb Butter
Boudin Stuffed Pork Loin, Braised Greens & Creole Mustard Sauce
Sweet Potato Hash
Grilled Asparagus & Heirloom Carrots
Bananas Foster Creme Brulee
Strawberry Shortcake, Whip Cream
Chocolate Cheesecake, Raspberry Sauce

The $99 rate for this meal is below the actual cost that FAI pays. FAI subsidizes this cost to help make the meal more affordable. Thank you, your support of this meal helps FAI meet its obligation of food and beverage sales at this hotel.

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