Subscribers to Patron Saint’s Wine Club now have access to a new perk: the Tinned Fish Club. In addition to the club’s monthly bottle selection, members can add on one or two conservas from the wine shop’s broad collection. Selections include Cantabrian Sea hake cheeks and freshwater rainbow trout from Denmark, smoked with juniper and lemon thyme. In addition, members can add olive oil and rosemary sourdough baked fresh at St. Pizza, the restaurant next door to accompany their fish. Club members also get discounts on wine, events and more. 1152 Magazine St., 504321-7771, patronsaintwine.com.
Ladies Night
Following a successful kickoff celebration at Compère Lapin on July 27, Ladies Night NOLA, an evening of cocktails, bites, music and community, continues throughout September with a full lineup of some of New Orleans’ most beloved female-led hospitality businesses. Created by Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin, the Ladies Night NOLA series invites locals and visitors alike to discover new dining destinations (or rediscover some forgotten gems) while supporting the women who make up New Orleans’ vibrant hospitality community. This month the series will feature guests from Pêche, Dakar, Zasu, Lil Dizzy’s Café and The Mosquito Supper Club. Events are open to the public, although reservations are encouraged. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-599-2119, comperelapin.com.
Mid-City Escape
Mid-City’s Smoke and Honey’s menu honors both Greek and Jewish traditions. By day, it offers both Greek street food and Jewish deli fare, and by night, it is a Greek taverna. The drinks menu include wines from the Kamara Estate, a small family farm in Thessaloniki, Greece. Their Stalisma, a blend of Malagousia-Xinomavro blanc de noir grapes, is named for the Greek word which means “a shady place on summer afternoons where a cool air passes and where a herd rests.” New Orleanians can certainly enjoy a wine named after such a spot. Additional pours include a Moscofilero Wine with floral and citrus flavors, and a crisp, dry finish, while a traditional retsina, with ancient origins, is characterized by its unique pine flavor, light body. Cocktails inclue the ouzo negroni and the “Kind of a Fig Deal,” a fig old fashioned with Feigling fig liqueur, Rustic River rye and Bitter Queens figgy bitters. 3301 Bienville St., 504-264-7165, smokesmokehoneyhoney.com.
Leadership Lunch
Les Dames d’Escoffier New Orleans, a professional organization for women who work in hospitality, hosts “Pearls & Purpose,” Friday, Sept. 25 at Antoine’s Restaurant. Limited to 50 guests, the afternoon invites women from across New Orleans for a Champagne reception and three-course seated luncheon with wine. Following the luncheon, guests can opt for an exclusive after party with a curated martini bar, passed bites, networking and additional access to the event’s keynote speaker and Les Dames chapter leadership. Proceeds support Les Dames New Orleans’ annual Leading from the Heart award grants and other mission-driven programs benefiting women in the hospitality community. Tickets are limited. lesdamesnola.org.
Award Winning
Pulcinella, a Southern Italian restaurant located in the heart of the historic Seventh Ward of New Orleans, has earned its first Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, receiving the “Award of Excellence.” The distinction recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer at least 75 selections and feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. 1300 St. Bernard Ave., 504-221-1560, dirtydimeproductions.com.
Stained Glass
Stained Glass Wine House in Old Gretna has received the Jefferson Parish’s Gold Award for Best Wine Selection in their annual round-up of Best of Jefferson Parish. This neighborhood spot is steered by husband-and-wife team Jessica Marasco and Derek Illes, who became owners of the bar last year. In addition to a thoughtfully curated wine list, they also host a variety of events including weekly piano sing-alongs, drag bingo, cocktail classes and open-play mahjong. 201 Huey P Long Ave., 504-460-6644, stainedglasswinehouse.com.
