The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty and staff for a Mardi Gras buffet Feb. 16. Community members will get the opportunity to sample traditional Mardi Gras fare while supporting students, as they showcase their culinary talents. Guests will be able to sample from the following items:

Buffet Menu

Crab cakes

Crawfish coleslaw

Creole potato salad

Chicken and sausage gumbo

Blackened catfish

Creole duck breast

Collard greens

Stuffed Cajun pork roast

Maque choux

Banana bread pudding

Dinners are open to the public. They are located on Ivy Tech’s Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.) in the Hospitality Room (enter door 24 on the north side of the building). Cost is $20 per person, cash or check only.

Reservations are taken for times between 5 and 6:30 p.m. and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To make a reservation, call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002.

For the complete dinner schedule, visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners.