NEW ORLEANS/ARLINGTON, Va (press release) – PBS Digital Studios is launching a new food-focused YouTube channel, PBS Zest, with GOOD GUMBO, an original series on the cultural roots of the most popular dishes in Louisiana and the Deep South. Both…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – There’s a saying in the old African-American churches of Louisiana that once the congregation has contributed to the collection plate, a preacher dissatisfied with the offering might encourage greater donations by saying, “Thank y’all so…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chef Aaron Burgau of Patois and Central City BBQ, Chef Eric Cook of Gris Gris, and Chef Nathan Richard of DTB Restaurant present a special dinner in the new outdoor Kitchen in the Garden in…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) –Geoffrey Meeker, owner of French Truck Coffee headquartered in New Orleans, announced the release of the Mardi Gras blend for the 2020 carnival season. Big Chief, a unique blend of naturally processed coffees from El Salvador,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – An epic 12-day voyage through India with James Beard Award-winning New Orleans chef Nina Compton! We’ll explore ancient temples, bustling bazaars, audacious megacities and tranquil jungle outposts. We'll seek out spices and wildlife, weave through…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Bellegarde is excited to now offer its freshly made pastas for purchase on its online store! Three of Bellegarde’s signature dried pastas are available to purchase for delivery across the US, continuing to expand Bellegarde’s…
Twelfth Night is celebrated annually on Jan. 5. It is the last day of the Twelve Days of Christmas and is the traditional end of the Christmas season. It is also known as Epiphany Eve as it is followed…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) held the commencement ceremony for its second graduating class Friday, Dec. 20 in the school’s McIlhenny Hall. James Beard Award-winning Chef Donald Link sent off the Fall 2019…
Every year I am faced with sending gifts to members of my extended family in Sweden. I makes no sense to me to buy mass produced items made in China then ship then to my relatives across the pond,…
Church services, drop-in parties and hearty gumbos are Christmas Eve traditions for many south Louisiana families. While our city’s French Creole settlers broke their fast after midnight Mass in a celebration known as Réveillon, schedules now adhere to earlier gatherings…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Cooking a large batch of hearty red beans and rice is a long-standing tradition in New Orleans. Camellia Brand plans to uphold this tradition on Monday, Nov. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by inviting…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Two-time finalist for James Beard “Best Chef: South,” Chef Isaac Toups exemplifies the new guard of Cajun chefs. Owner of Toups' Meatery and Toups South in New Orleans and author of critically-acclaimed cookbook Chasing the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Justin Devillier for a book signing and light bites and drinks at NOCHI to celebrate the release of his first cookbook, "The New Orleans Kitchen: Classic Recipes and Modern Techniques for an Unrivaled Cuisine"…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced pre-sale tickets will be available to its legendary Royal Street Stroll and Grand Tasting events for its March 18-22, 2020 event. Individual tickets, discounted by 23…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Martin Wine Cellar Oct. 11 as they pour twenty bordeaux wines and dine on delicious bites from Martin’s gourmet, cheese and catering department! They're Pouring: Michel Lynch Bordeaux Blanc 2018 - $10.79 Chateau D'Archambeau…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ochsner Eat Fit and River Road Press together announce the release of The Eat Fit Cookbook; it will be available for purchase on October 22. Author Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and nutrition journalist, collaborated with…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is welcoming New York City-based, and New Orleans native, Adolfo Garcia, Jr., to its Fall Chef Pop-up Series on the rooftop deck Thursday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The organizers of the 4th Annual Beignet Fest presented by French Market Coffee have released the following information for people attending the event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at New…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hogs for the Cause has announced team registration is now open for the 12th annual charity barbeque cook-off and music festival set for March 27 & 28, 2020 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – National Coffee Day is Sunday, Sept. 29 and Galatoire’s is fired up – literally. Since opening on Bourbon Street more than 114 years ago, the fine dining establishment has been preserved with little change. Galatoire’s is…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – October is National Pasta Month! Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, Bellegarde Bakery will offer freshly made pasta in a variety of shapes from its retail store. Bellegarde’s pasta is made with 100 percent freshly stone…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chef Kelseay Dukae of vegan-forward sushi concept Kinoko will begin a three-week residency at St. Roch Market in T2’s space. Kinoko will open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to close, starting Sept. 26 and…
NEW ORLEANS — The Mystic Krewe of Nyx will present its annual fundraiser dinner on Saturday, September 28 at The Theatre at Harrah’s Casino. The theme is Death of a Gangster, a 1920s mafia murder mystery. Funds raised from…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Upturn Arts is hosting its 7th annual dinner fundraiser, sponsored by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, Appetite for Art. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, join Upturn Arts at the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chef Scot Craig, known through New Orleans for his bustling neighborhood restaurants (Katie’s in Mid City at 3701 Iberville St. and Francesca at 515 Harrison Ave.) has taken the helm of Bienvenue, On Hickory,…
It's still hot outside. Take shelter on Saturday in one of our city's many fantastic, often world-class museums when you and a guest can get in for free compliments of Smithsonian magazine and its annual Museum Day. Participating museums…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) —Hogs for the Cause has announced that its 12th annual charity barbecue and music festival will take place March 27 -28, 2020 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. The 2019 festival emerged as its…
NEW ORLEANS (press – The NOLA Mac n’ Cheese Fest is excited to announce its 2019 food/beverage vendors, music lineup, art vendors and more for the third-annual festival taking place Saturday, Oct. 12 at Louis Armstrong Park (11 a.m. –…
I have gone through my life as a very thin fellow. I have what the medical profession calls a “nervous stomach,” which without going into a great detail means that I don’t gain a lot of weight despite what I…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Belles Fetes Productions has announced that tickets are now on sale for the second season of Look Don’t Tell. Tickets are on sale now for a November run of this unique, theatrical experience. Look…
