945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
With a sharp tongue and relentless drive, Andrew Jackson Higgins wasn’t always easy to work with. As one columnist famously noted, Higgins “gets on almost everyone’s nerves, but is a genius when it comes to small boat design.” Against resistance and red tape, Higgins took bold risks and refused to back down until the military recognized the value of his revolutionary landing craft, which would go on to play a crucial role in every major amphibious assault of World War II. His impact was so profound that General Dwight D. Eisenhower later declared Higgins “the man who won the war for us.” Join Museum Visitor Engagement Specialist Joseph Tingley to discover the story of a visionary who defied convention and reshaped warfare—one boat at a time.
Dinner with a Curator is an evening of dinner and history hosted by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar culinary team and Museum professionals. Guests participate in discussion on a featured topic related to World War II, which is interpreted through the Museum's collection and a theme-inspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials. Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the start of the event.
Dinner with a Curator Menu
“Andrew Higgins:
Building Victory in World War II”
August 20, 2025
First
Fresh Off the Boat
New Orleans-Style Niçoise Salad with Mixed Greens, Boiled Jumbo Shrimp and Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Chopped Kalamata Olives, Boiled Egg, Sassy Higgins Special Vinaigrette
Pairing: Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Riesling, Monterey, California
Second
Eureka da Bayou
Panko-Crusted Puppy Drum, Crawfish Tarragon Cream, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Fresh Corn Relish
Pairing: La Jolie Fleur Rosé, IGP Méditerranée, France
Third
Higgins’s Favorite Bourbon Pecan Pie
New Orleans-Style Bourbon Pecan Pie, Whipped Cream, Berries
Pairing: Pecan Pie Martini
RumChata, Crème De Cacao, Bourbon, Half and Half, Pecans, Caramel Sauce
Nonalcoholic Option for All Courses: Sparkling Rosemary Pear