Drag Queen Brunch by Poppy Tooker

Join author Poppy Tooker’s bevy of 15 glorious New Orleans’ drag queens as they brunch their way through the Crescent City’s world-famous dishes and iconic restaurants! Tongue-in-cheek queen profiles accompany luscious photos introduced by a foreword from national artist Vinsantos Defonte, founder of the New Orleans Drag Workshop. Capture a bit of New Orleans drag history with expert Wayne Phillips, curator of the Costumes and Textiles and the Carnival Collections of the Louisiana State Museum.

A portion of the proceeds benefits CrescentCare and the NO/AIDS Task Force.

Poppy Tooker’s Drag Queen Brunch features gorgeous photography by renowned photographer Sam Hanna. Luscious photos capture all the dishes (both the ladies and the recipes) in some of New Orleans’ most iconic restaurants and courtyards. The inspiring images are accompanied by light-hearted profiles of fifteen flirtatious queens and their favorite flavors–mouth-watering recipes for classic dishes, new favorites, and thirst quenchers–all designed to enhance the brunch experience.

Vinsantos Defonte, a prominent voice in the national LGBTQ community and founder of New Orleans Drag Workshop, provides the foreword. Wayne Phillips, curator of the Costumes and Textiles and the Carnival Collections of the Louisiana State Museum, details the history of drag and this very special community in New Orleans. Tooker, celebrated host of Louisiana Eats!, provides an epilogue illuminating her entrée and ongoing role in the Crescent City’s drag queen world.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale is dedicated to CrescentCare (NO/AIDS Task Force).