STEEL MAGNOLIAS
In loving memory of Dolly Parton, we celebrate her extraordinary legacy with one of her most beloved films, Steel Magnolias.
Overview
This film is part of the Culinary Cinema series and includes a chef-created three-course menu inspired by the film.
In a close-knit Louisiana town, a group of women gather at Truvy’s beauty salon, where friendship, laughter, and plenty of gossip carry them through life’s celebrations and heartbreaks. At the center is the bond between strong-willed M’Lynn and her spirited daughter Shelby, whose determination to live life on her own terms brings the women together through love, loss, and enduring friendship.
Culinary Menu
Appetizer
“Drink Your Juice, Shell-by” Shrimp Cups
Chilled shrimp salad in crisp lettuce cups with lemon, celery, herbs, remoulade
Entree
“Steel Magno-lasagna” Beef Lasagna
Creamy beef lasagna with spinach, mushrooms, béchamel, parmesan, tomato, and basil.
Dessert
“Blush and Bashful” Pink Velvet Cake
Pink velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry compote, toasted pistachio
Welcome to Truvy’s, where a little gossip, a lot of laughter, and a plate of Southern comfort can get you through almost anything. This menu begins with a playful tribute to Shelby and one of the film’s most memorable family moments, bringing the warmth and flavors of Louisiana to the table. The layered lasagna reflects the women at the heart of
Steel Magnolias—strong, complicated, and held together by love, loyalty, and a healthy sense of humor. Finally, the “Blush and Bashful” dessert brings Shelby’s unforgettable wedding colors to life in a delicate celebration of love and femininity. Beneath all the jokes and Southern charm, each course pays tribute to the film’s enduring message: that life can be painful and unpredictable, but the friendships we build along the way give us the strength to face it together.
Menu Curated by Nicko Moulinos
