LRA Showcase: Cooking Demo- Dry-Aged Seafood: Redefining Flavor with Chef Michael Nelson

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NOTE: Registration to this event is free and available to LRA restaurant members as part of their showcase registration. Non LRA restaurant members who register for this event will have to register for the showcase and pay the price of admission.

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LRA Showcase - Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase 2025

Experience how Chef Michael Nelson of New Orleans' celebrated GW Fins is pioneering a new frontier in seafood. In this innovative cooking demo, Chef Nelson will introduce the dry-aging technique he perfected for fish, creating dishes with the deep, rich umami traditionally reserved for dry-aged steaks. 

Learn how meticulous control of temperature and humidity transforms pristine Gulf fish into tender, flavorful masterpieces like bluefin and swordfish "tomahawks." Chef Nelson will share insights into the science behind the method, why freshness isn't always best, and how dry aging brings out unexpected depth in seafood. Discover why this trailblazing technique has made GW Fins a must-visit destination for adventurous diners.