Shrimp pizza to make its Cajun Fest debut Saturday
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Fong's Pizza is making several specials for Saturday's Cajun Fest Boil & Brew in DSM, including this one with Cajun grilled chicken and a jalapeno popper cream cheese base. Photo: Courtesy of Cajun Fest
Cajun Fest Boil & Brew returns Saturday at the downtown Cowles Commons.
Why it matters: The big party is returning live music and staple foods like gumbo and jambalaya, but will also introduce some new eats this year.
Catch up fast: The event was started about five years ago by a group of Iowans with ties to Louisiana.
- Thousands of people have attended in recent years with proceeds going to children's charities.
State of play: Some local restaurants are offering new Cajun Fest specials at the event, including:
- Fong's Pizza is making a pie with a jalapeno poppers cream cheese base, bacon chunks and Cajun grilled chicken. Another pizza will have creole alfredo sauce, Cajun grilled shrimp, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion and cilantro.
- Shrimp and grits from Buzzard Billy's and an andouille sausage breakfast burrito from Truman's will also be available.
Book it: Food tickets start at $50; music/activity-only tickets are $25 for the 11am-7pm event.
- VIP tickets with an exclusive menu and private bar service are still available for $100.
