A high-energy, cultural celebration for all ages blending traditional Jewish cuisine with the unmistakable rhythm & spirit of New Orleans
Welcome to Brisket, Babka, & Beats, hosted by Jewish Community Day School in partnership with Shaya Barnett Foundation. Join us for a tasty evening filled with a variety of delicious bites from local chefs, groovy beats, and tasty cocktails, including vegetarian and kosher options.
- Alon Shaya of Safta's Table
- Samantha Weiss and Kelly Jacques of Ayu Bakehouse
- Jason Gonzales of Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ
- Jared Gassenberger of Bon Ton Prime Rib
- Linda Waknin of Dvash Catering
- Breanne Kostyk of Flour Moon Bagels
- Arvinder & Ashwin Vilkhu of The Kingsway & Saffron
- Keisha Stepter of Meril
With performances by Where Y'acht and The Shanks.
📚 Book Signing with Chef Alon Shaya: Celebrate the New Orleans launch of Chef Alon Shaya's new cookbook, Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival. Throughout the afternoon, Chef Shaya will be available to sign books, with copies available for purchase on-site from Octavia Books.
Skip the line for sales and go straight to signing! Patron Level Tickets include a pre-purchased book.
Event Date & Time: October 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Central Time)
Event Location: NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co.
Proceeds will be shared by Jewish Community Day School and Shaya Barnett Foundation.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? See our Sponsorship Opportunities and contact us at advancement@jcdsnola.org.
Lineup
Alon Shaya
Saba & Safta's Table
Samantha Weiss & Kelly Jacques
Ayu Bakehouse
Jason Gonzalez
Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ
Breanne Kostyk
Flour Moon Bagels
Arvinder & Ashwin Vilkhu
The Kingsway & Saffron
Jared Gassenberger
Bon Ton Prime Rib
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Doors at 3 PM
Refund Policy
Location
NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
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Agenda
Book Signing with Chef Alon Shaya
Purchase a copy of Chef Alon Shaya's new cookbook, "Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival" and get your book signed by the author. Skip the sales line and purchase a Patron Level ticket to receive a pre-purchased book. Book sales provided by Octavia Books.