Restaurant Beatrice
5-Course Nouveau Cajun Tasting Event
Opened in 2022, this Cajun-Creole eatery in North Oak Cliff promptly won an Eater Award for “Restaurant of the Year and was named a 2023 James Beard “Best New Restaurants” Finalist. It hasn’t rested on its laurels though, still landing spots on such prestigious lists as Infatuation’s “Best in Dallas” and Eater’s “38 Essential Restaurants.” Chef/Owner Michelle Carpenter grew up with slow-cooked gumbo, fish fries, and crawfish boils. Her Japanese mother’s meticulous treatment of ingredients for home-cooked Japanese meals set Chef Carpenter up for the brilliant success of her restaurant Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts. At Beatrice, diners delight in dishes like beef bourguignon, red bean cassoulet with house andouille sausage, Mammaw’s fried chicken, and gulf shrimp creole with stone-ground grits. Leave room too for luscious desserts like Vietnamese iced coffee cake and praline bread pudding with praline ice cream. “Magical,” says the Dallas Observer. “Every dish and experience is better than the last.” We’re thrilled to visit here and to chat with Chef Carpenter. Hope you’ll join us!
About the Host:
Michelle Carpenter
Chef/Owner
Born to a Cajun father and a Japanese mother, Chef Michelle Carpenter named Restaurant Beatrice after her “Mammaw,” or grandmother, in honor of her Louisianan heritage. The culinary force behind Award-Winning Zen Sushi, the only female-led and owned sushi restaurant in the region, she was selected by Visit Dallas as one of Dallas' "8 Trailblazing Ambassadors" in 2024.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Tree Nut & Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Uncle Wayne's Gumbo
medium roux, smoked chicken, trinity, tomato, andouille sausage
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Pepper Jack Boudin Boulettes
chicken boudin, chicken liver, pepper jack cheese, rice, creole seasoning, trinity, breadcrumbs
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Cochon de Lait Banh Mi
slow smoked pork shoulder, gambino's pistolet, vietnamese pickled daikon, carrot, cilantro, cajun aioli
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Catfish Atchafalaya
crispy catfish, herbed rice, shrimp étouffée
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The Velvet Elvis
banana bread, peanut butter ice cream, candied bacon
Restaurant Beatrice
1111 N Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Shellfish, Fish, Egg, Peanut. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Gluten, Alliums. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
