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Join Arnaud’s Restaurant for a holiday season full of Moët merriment! In the 12 days leading up to Christmas Day and New Year, Arnaud’s will delight guests with brunch and lunch promotions featuring Moët Champagne, Sunday – Friday. Specials include:
Sunday, Dec. 15, 22 & 29: Double the Bubbles
Receive two glasses of Moët for the price of one. Choose from Moët Imperial, Moët Rose or Moët French 75s.
Monday, Dec. 16 & 23: Martini Monday
Treat yourself to half-priced Belvedere martinis.
Tuesday, Dec. 17: Rose Happy Meal
Get happy with this special meal, including Arnaud’s signature Shrimp Arnaud, Trout Meunière and a glass of Moët Rose for just $30.
Wednesday, Dec. 18: Shells + Champagne
Pair a glass of Moët Imperial or Moët Rose with your choice of clams on the half shell, mussels, oysters on the half shell or Oysters Arnaud for just $20.
Thursday, Dec. 19 & 26: Throw Back Thursday
Throw back a glass of Vintage Imperial in a complimentary goblet for $15.
Friday, Dec. 13, 20 & 27: One Happy Champer
Specially priced bottles of Moët Imperial Brut and Moët Rose Imperial.
So, turn brunch and lunch hour into a festive feast at Arnaud’s this holiday season and enjoy these special offerings, coupled with Arnaud’s beloved a la carte menu. Gather family, friends and colleagues for an afternoon of decadent dining at Arnaud’s.
Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is the most spectacular holiday lights festival in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the Park to see the magical winter spectacle. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in over a million twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout 25 acres of the Park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.
EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:30 A.M. AND 11:30 A.M., OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH, LOCATED AT 411 N. RAMPART, NEAR THE FRENCH QUARTER, HOSTS A JAZZ MASS FEATURING OUTSTANDING SINGERS AND A BAND CONSISTING OF HORNS/BRASS, PIANO, ORGAN, GUITAR, AND DRUMS.
IN ADDITION TO THE JAZZ MASSES, MASSES ARE HELD AT 7:30 A.M. AND 6 P.M. EVERY SUNDAY WITH A 1:30 PM MASS IN SPANISH.
Sponsor: Our Lady of Guadalupe
New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents its annual performances of The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Six performances December 14, 15, 21, and 22. Don’t miss this enchanting holiday classic! Tickets on sale at www.orpheumnola.com. Box Office (504) 274-4870
The Grill Room at Windsor Court invites guests to enjoy a rotating, prix fixe menu of seasonal selections celebrating the hotel’s 35-year history. With optional wine pairings and an accessible price point, the limited time offering is the ideal way to experience the restaurant’s contemporary cuisine and share the flavors of the season.
Exclusions may apply during special events or holidays
$35 per person, $25 optional wine pairings
Complimentary valet parking
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