Brother Martin Alumni Cook Up the Competition at Our 2022 Crusader Cook-Off

On Sunday, October 2 Alumni, family, and friends enjoyed the 2022 Crusader Cook-off, Homebrew Competition, and Cornhole Tournament. Hundreds of people enjoyed delicious food, drinks, and camaraderie in the backyard. 

The competitors cooked up the competition with 21 different dishes and 20 different homebrews, but Pop’s Provisions was named the champions with the team’s Shredded Brisket Tacos. “Pop’s Provisions” featured Tommy Donelon,  II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, and Ryan Landry.

Scott Walker ’93 emceed the event, and Pat Barbaro ’85 served as the DJ. Guest judges, a huge TV screen to watch the Saints, raffles, the Crusader Cornhole Tournament, and a bouncy house for the kids all added to the fun. 

Cook-Off Homebrew Champion Cornhole Tournament Champions Cook-Off

1st Place

Pop’s Provisions – Shredded Brisket Tacos

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

 

2nd Place

Class of 2004 – Bacon Wrapped Quail

Stephen Ashely ’04, Brad Treuting ’04, Michael Pomes ’04, Matt Adams ’04

 

3rd Place

Sausage Party – Hot Sausage Banh Mi

Sam Gieseler ’11, Peter Graffeo ’11, Jordan Leblanc ’11, Connor Greco ’11

 

People’s Choice

Pop’s Provisions – Shredded Brisket Tacos

Tommy Donelon,  II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Homebrew Champion

1st Place

Team Weisse- Oktoberfest

Terry Rhoton ’91, Jimmy Glynn ’91

 

2nd Place

Laughing Bayou – Coffee Stout

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

 

3rd Place

Kenna-brau Brewing – Peanut Butter Blonde Latte

Matt Bonura Jr. ’09, Matt Bonura Sr.

 

Homebrew People’s Choice

Team Weisse- Kingsman Kolsch

Terry Rhoton ’91, Jimmy Glynn ’91

Cornhole Tournament Champions

Cornhole Tournament Champions

Not Today – Jerry Caillouet ’95 and Gerard Gerarve

Master Chef Sponsors

Fast Plak, Inc. – Debbie and Roni Sumich

Hancock Whitney

Pelican Events – Dolph Federico ’86

Raising Cane’s

Robért Fresh Market

 

Top Chef Sponsors

Class of 2001

Fleur de Lis Rental – Mike Cascio ’96

The O’Connor Insurance Group, LLC – Joey O’Connor ’85

Rich Brothers – Ray ’85, Thom ’87, Kevin ’96

 

Sous Chef Sponsors

Al Prieto State Farm – Al Prieto ’09

Coca Cola

Christine and Milton Dureau ’69 CJ

Fasteners, Inc.

Maffei Farms

Mike’s Hardware & Supply – LaFleur Family

The Napier Family

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Yakelis

Sysco New Orleans – Ray Yakelis ’06

 

Appetizer Sponsor

Class of 1997

 

Donors

Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA 

Paula and Paul Trentacosta

 

Cooks

Memphis Pit BBQ Co. – Smoked Queso

Sheldon Bruno ’94, Shane Bruno ’96, Tam Richardson, Michael Richardson

Pop’s Provisions – Shredded Brisket Tacos

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Team Rhumb Line – Cinnamon Stewed Chicken

Matt Cotaya ’06, Will Stall ’07, James Casadaban ’06, Jimmy Aitken ’07

Roux & Brew I – Smoked Piggy Potstickers

Andrew Woodroof ’03, Jack Uhle ’03, Taylor Gilbert ’03, Jeremy Mipro ’03

Class of 2004 – Bacon Wrapped Quail

Stephen Ashely ’04, Brad Treuting ’04, Michael Pomes ’04, Matt Adams ’04

Market Seafood and Catering – Pulled Prok Pastalya

Barry Albarado

Golden Grads & Slow Cooking Dads – Pork Bahn Mi

Joey O’Connor ’85, Nick Macaluso ’85, Darrin O’Connor ’89, Cisco Gonzales ’13, Ryan O’Connor ’19

Al Prieto State Farm – Cajun Carnitas Tacos

Al Prieto ’09, Luke Cooney ’08, Julie Leto, Ethan Camet

The Spice Boys – Samurai Sriracha Burnt Ends

Mark Shea ’76, P. Lindsey Williams ’83, Mason Williams ’15

Tasty Tailz – ’93 Special

Dante Ascani ’93, Frank Caracci ’93, Casey Fitzpatrick ’93, Jeff Girour ’93

The Best Class of 1981- Oyster and Tasso Pasta

Kathleen Roevens, Frank McCaskell ’81, Theresa Buchert, FJ Hebert ’81, Mark Buchert, Sr. ’81, Kevin Schultz ’81,  Al Roevens ’81,  Adam Roevens ’24, Michael Calorgero ’81, 

Brother Martin Wrestling Team – Chicken Stew

Duffy Rousselle, Andrew Nicola, Kyle Delaune ’13, Wade Ripple

We Cook and We Know Things – Cheeseburger Wonton Taco

Brett Dumontier ’90, Brandon Dumontier ’94, Charles Jouandot ’94, Bryan Oubre ’97

Divine Mercy Men’s Club – Kenna Quail & Dewy Gimbo

Gary Buquoi ’90, Brian Hymel, Scott Smith, Ryan Robbins ’90

Class of 1986 – Chicken Wings

Johnny Blue ’86, Mark Ceravolo ’86, Jason Kern ’86, Steven Weidenbacher ’86, Paul Schmidt ’86

Cochon Crew- Shrimp & Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Keith Millet, Steve Gueydan, Matt Tarifa, Ryan Braun ’97

Ace’s High- Pork Belly Sliders

David Lapene ’98, Jonathan Autin ’98

Sausage Party – Hot Sausage Banh Mi

Sam Gieseler ’11, Peter Graffeo ’11, Jordan Leblanc ’11, Connor Greco ’11

Grilluminati – Roast Beef Egg Rolls

Bobby Clay ’04, Rusty Maureau, Chase Dennies ’05

Cash Money Grillionaires – Smoked Chicken Salad Cornbread

Kenny Rittler ’04, Derek Aucion ’04, Wes Blanchard, Chad Findel

Rhinoshield – Crusader Chowder

Chris Laiche ’90, Lance Ranlett ’91, George Malek ’92, Kevin Mmahat

 

Brews

Bucktown Brewers – Dark Shadows

Jerry Muller ’73 and Becky Muller 

Naughty Badgers – Badger Badger Bock Bock

Patrick Aucoin ’05, Nick Rayburn

Kenna-brau Brewing – Peanut Butter Blonde Latte

Matt Bonura, Jr. ’09, Matt Bonura

Kenna-brau Brewing – Southern Nights Blonde Ale

Matt Bonura, Jr. ’09, Matt Bonura

Maffei Farms – Oktoberfest

Salvador Maffei

Team Weisse – Kingsman Kolsch

Terry Rhoton ’91, Jimmy Glynn ’91

Team Weisse – Oktoberfest

Terry Rhoton ’91, Jimmy Glynn ’91

Sean’s Pinched Beans – Coffee

Troy Tomlinson ’88, Morgan Legendry, Sean Tomlinson ’22, Tracy Be

Dead Liver Society – German Kolsch

Casey Rowe ’86, Daryl Hope

Dead Liver Society – Kick A$$ Raspberry Ale

Casey Rowe ’86, Daryl Hope

Roux & Brew II – Jazz Festbier

Andrew Woodroof ’03

Roux & Brew II – Cali Lager

Andrew Woodroof ’03

Roux & Brew II – Down Under IPA

Andrew Woodroof ’03

Laughing Bayou – Pale Ale

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Laughing Bayou – Coffee Stout

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Laughing Bayou – Smoke Pineapple Wheat

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Laughing Bayou – Coconut Brown

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Laughing Bayou – Cinnamon Toast Crunch Stout

Tommy Donelon, II ’96, Mike Donelon ’97, Matt Donelon ’99, Mike Lemoine, II ’02, Kevin Bergeron, Ryan Landry

Autin Sisters Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon

Jonathan Autin ’98

Autin Sisters Winery – Sangiovese

Jonathan Autin ’98

 

Cook-Off Judges

Chris Franklin ’00 – Chief Meteorologist/WWL-TV

Katie Moore – WWL- News Anchor

Scot Craig ’80 – Owner – Katie’s Restaurant, Francesca’s

Eddie Jacobs ’81 – CEO & Chief Operating Officer/NOLA Hotel Group

Jessica Fresina – BMHS Cheer Head Coach

Tina LaBeaud – Director of Food Service, Culinary Crusaders

Jeremy Barlow– Dickie Brennan’s Commissary Chef

Vance Vaucresson ’87 – Owner – Vaucresson Sausage Company

Matt Massey – Regional Vice President for Raising Cane’s

John Perrone ’66 SA – Perrone and Sons

Calcie Fiorella ’88 – The Original Fiorella’s Cafe

Kelly Fiorella ’85 – The Original Fiorella’s Cafe

 

Homebrew Judges

Robbie Rabb

Roddy Palazzo ’95

Lou Provenzano, Jr. ’90

 

Committee

Erica Bonvillian

Judy and Rusty Buckman

Laine Buquoi

Erin and Joe Caruso ’79

Brian Castanza

Alison Catarella-Michael

Melissa Gallagher

Eddie Gonzales ’77

Mary Beth and Jeff Haro ’74

Sheila and Ron Messina ’63 SA

Cindy and Jerry Moll ’73

Beverly and Tim Napier

Jennifer Pellegrin

Robbie Rabb

Beth and Patrick Scariano ’94

Debbie and Roni Sumich

Mark Tauzier ’95

Paul and Paula Trentacosta

Cissy and Ray Yakelis

Lauren and Raymond Yakelis ’06

Marie and Steve Yost