Very good (very portable) holiday food, from Chef Don Bergeron
Published December 13

The holidays are a busy time. With all the socializing, family get-togethers and end-of-year business fuss it is a wonder we have time to feed ourselves. That is where Chef Don Bergeron’s Mid-City Market comes in. They offer daily lunch specials that are uniformly delicious. But Bergeron really saves the day with his expansive line of to-go meals.

We all have enough cooking to do with twenty-three hungry family members showing up for a Christmas feed. But you can take away a little stress by popping a few tasty items in the oven for those pre-festivity meals. Hot, home-style meals are available Monday through Saturday and they vary according to the day (call ahead or check out their website to see your options). Many of the dishes will be familiar, like the baked chicken or fish filets. For those inclined to more hearty fare, they also serve delicious Shepherd’s Pie (much redeemed from the lunchroom variety you may remember from high school) and a delicious and flaky chicken potpie.

Now, I would not encourage anyone to eschew the rewarding ritual of preparing a large holiday meal but the Mid-City Market has even prepared a holiday menu that you can order in advance. The burden it will take off of your already stressed holiday schedule may allay your guilt at not having actually cooked anything and your guests certainly won’t mind when they are served piping hot trays of Spinach Madeleine, rice dressing or shrimp and mirliton casserole. They also prepare whole turkeys and beef tenderloin in portions suitable for serving the masses.

Don Bergeron’s is located in an unassuming slot along Jefferson Highway, near the much-missed Compact Disc Store. Their variety and quality should put them in the running for any busy (or perhaps a tad bit lazy) holiday chef and really … what are the chances you are going to whip up a Smoked Salmon Terrine with Toast Points for the Christmas meal? Whether for the holidays or just a quick lunch, Chef Don is making great (and portable) food right in the center of town.

Details
Chef Don Bergeron’s Mid-City Market
714 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge
(225) 218-4264
www.chefdonb.com
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