In the gentler seasons in New Orleans, chefs from around the culinary scene step out of their restaurants to cook together around the outdoor hearth at Paradigm Gardens (1131 N. Rampart St.), the urban farm and event space in Central City.

Through these and other events, farm founder Joel Hitchcock-Tilton has made many connections and friendships in the restaurant business. He knows what they’re up against in the slow summer. So he and Anthony Cruz, co-founder of the Southerns restaurant and food trucks, have together created a new event to lend support when it’s needed most.

On Aug. 28, Savor the City will gather an impressively varied roster of a dozen local restaurants for a party and food fest with an impressively varied menu. Think chicken sliders from Southerns to doubles from

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