Here is what happen to this great restaurant - We were frying turkeys as usual, 150 that day,for many of my long-time customers. Forty or so of you have been ordering from me since year one. And I thank you for that! I almost didn't do it this year, but didn't want to disappoint everybody that counts on that juicy bird every year!!! Things were running smoothly and on schedule. Gravy,...
[read more] Here is what happen to this great restaurant - We were frying turkeys as usual, 150 that day,for many of my long-time customers. Forty or so of you have been ordering from me since year one. And I thank you for that! I almost didn't do it this year, but didn't want to disappoint everybody that counts on that juicy bird every year!!! Things were running smoothly and on schedule. Gravy, dirty rice, sweet potato casserole and bread puddings were all done. We were about 50 turkeys into our day when around noon, there was a very loud explosion from the turkey shack at the back of the restaurant. Two employees and my son came running in, flames behind them. We scooped everyone out the front door, called 911, and stared on in horror and gratitude that all were ok, never mind alive. I still don't know how that's possible, short of a miracle. Fire department, media, and many of you looking to pick up turkeys showed up. The whole parking lot was corded off so I'm sorry I wasn't there to speak with you. I hope your Thanksgiving dinners with your family went on with love and joy and lots of good food. Sorry to leave many of you without turkeys.
So...what's next. I cannot go back in business as Sambet's due to legal ramifications of the fire. But I plan to go back to work for my daughter, managing her new venture, and serving all the same good food that you enjoyed at Sambet's for so many years. She's still working on a name and a location, but has tentative plans of which I will send details as they come to fruition.
But this is not an easy process and it's gonna take a village to get us to the point that we can start serving again. So mark February 19th on your calendars!!! That's the Sunday before Mardi gras and we gonna have a party!!!! It's to be a fundraiser to help my daughter (and me!!) get open. The plan is a food trailer, very close to Sambet's on McNeil between 183 and Parmer. There will be seating outside, picnic tables and such (actually the old Sambet's fancy furniture!!!) and indoor seating as well, where we'll have all of our groceries for sale, as we did at Sambet's.
So the fundraiser is gonna be Sunday Feb 19th from prolly 12-7. We have 5, possibly 6 bands...more about that next week. Good ol' Sambet's gumbo and etouffee, boudin and andouille, boiled crawfish (hopefully!!) will be for sale, along with king cake and Abita Root beer and tea service. We'll have a silent auction as well. Speaking of the auction...I need donations from you or your friends. Anything will help. Any service or item that will bring in some cash will be greatly appreciated. Call me with ideas or donations!! (512-785-4316) Can be a gift certificate or the actual item. Donors are welcome to bring advertising or promotional type info to display.
Also, my daughter, Brittany, will be there with her massage chair giving shoulder, back, neck massages for the cause. She is amazing!!!!
Volunteers appreciated for set-up and tear-down,so lemme know if you're on board for that.
Also, my dear employee Leo, lost his truck in the fire, and was uninsured. So if anyone has a vehicle they'd like to donate (a little truck would be great!!!) lemme know!!! He'd be tickled!! My employees, Chevis, Lidsey, Leo, Justin will all be out there serving you the best Cajun Food in Austin!!!!
Tickets will be for sale for all purchases, so bring cash or credit card (Master Card or visa). Cash receipts will be given to those of you using cash.
I'll be sending out a more detailed e-mail next week about location, parking, etc...
So come hungry, and bring generous friends ready for a good time and a great cause!!!!
AAAiiieeeee! That's what I'm talkin' about, cher!!!!
Thank y'all for 14 years of loyal patronage...
We can't wait to see everyone!!!!
Catherine and the crew at Sambet's
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