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The Siesta Observer, Bayou
celebration raises at least $20,000, by Troy Schnelle, September 29,
2005
Mattison's Siesta Grille hosted a New Orleans-style shindig on
Sunday to raise funds for the Red Cross to aid hurricane victims. Chef Paul
Mattison's menu for the event included crawfish etouffée, red beans and rice,
jambalaya, jalapeno corn bread and bananas Foster for dessert. Michelle Strafaci
ran a voodoo booth and read taro cards in a cornerof the restaurant. Outside on
the stage, Mike Moran's Bourbon Street Dixieland Jazz Band and The River Boys
alternated performances. About 300 people showed up to support the effort.
Between donations and money
raised from a silent auction during the day, Mattison's raised $20,000. The
restaurant is currently pursuing a matching grant from two companies, which
would bring the total relief money raised to $40,000.
Photos by Troy
Schnelle
