Digital media outlet Thrillist will kick off its Hotel Thrillist gathering with Taste of New Orleans at the Fleur de Lis at the Royal Sonesta on Friday, September 16.

The event will bring 15 local restaurants together for a diverse tasting, with a portion of the proceeds going to The United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s flood relief efforts. It will be hosted by Chef John Folse (Restaurant R’evolution), while mixologist and barowner T. Cole Newton (Twelve Mile Limit) will be on hand to serve the weekend’s specialty cocktail, The Cuyahoga. The party is set to go from 8pm to 11pm.

Participating restaurants include Angeline, Araña Taqueria y Cantina, Arnaud’s Restaurant, Atchafalaya, Brennan’s, Buttermilk Drop Bakery, Carrollton Market, Desire Oyster Bar, Domenica, Doris Metropolitan, Galatoire’s Restaurant, Jacques Imo’s, Kenton’s, La Divina Italian Café, Restaurant August, Restaurant R’evolution and Primitivo. Each restaurant will offer a different dish, from Shrimp Arnaud and Smoked Drum Mousse to Crab Rigatoni and Shrimp & Alligator Sausage Cheese Cake. Those that purchase tickets will be able to sample all food and drink options throughout night.

On top of all that, the event will feature music from Irvin Mayfield, as well as an assortment of DJs, percussionist and horn players.

Tickets for Thrillist’s Taste of New Orleans are on sale here. More information on Hotel Thrillist, which lasts through the weekend, can be found via Thrillist’s site.