NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America presented by Capital One returns to New Orleans on Feb. 12 and 13, to celebrate America’s culinary diversity with an exciting lineup of celebrity chefs and mixologists. The New…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Known for house-made pastas and seasonal specials, Josephine Estelle is located right off the parade route. The kitchen is open all day (starting at 7 a.m.), which makes it perfect for parade goers to stop…
We are most assuredly in the Season of the King Cake. They are seemingly everywhere. Throughout Carnival Season, both Cochon Butcher (930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588.7675, cochonbutcher.com) and La Boulangerie (4600 Magazine St, 269.3777, laboulangerienola.com) will offer King Cakes ranging…
My friend Ian McNulty wrote the other day about the recent Yelp “Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020.” He pointed out that there are no Louisiana restaurants on the list yet there is a restaurant in Coeur d’Alene,…
NEW ORLEANS (After a sold-out smashing success in December 2019, Chef Nina Compton has just announced that her very special Truffle Tuesday Lunch at Compère Lapin will continue every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. until truffle season ends in…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In 2020, Broussard’s Restaurant will celebrate 100 years of service in its historic French Quarter location at 819 Conti Street. In honor of this centennial anniversary, Chef Jimi Setchim has crafted five seasonal, pre-fixe menus…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Just two blocks away from the French Quarter, The Eliza Jane is an ideal romantic destination. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Couvant – the hotel’s modern French brasserie restaurant – is offering an exclusive 3-course dining experience for $69/pp, which will include a delightful surprise from…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Established in the United Kingdom but celebrated worldwide, Burns Night pays homage to the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) who was known as the “Ploughman Poet” among many…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans-based hospitality group LeBLANC + SMITH is pleased to announce The Parlor at Hotel Chloe, a new signature restaurant concept opening within the group's forthcoming hotel in Uptown New Orleans in spring 2020. Under…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Picnic Provisions & Whiskey has been treating guests to an array of colorful frozen daiquiris since they opened in Uptown New Orleans, but the most exciting flavor so far is the King Cake Daiquiri ($11),…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Laurel Oak, a Southern Brasserie & cocktail bar concept developed by Magnolia Hotels and award-winning consulting Chef Troy Guard, opens its doors to New Orleans in January, 2020 in the newly imagined Magnolia New Orleans…
It’s the greatest time of the year for us, Carnival season making us feel and see the magic of the city. Let’s start with what’s happening around town. Several of our favorite places are celebrating with their Carnival-inspired cocktails.…
I first got to try the food that the kids at Blue Giant were cooking at an event put on by New Orleans Magazine at the end of 2018. I went back to their…
I am a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert School of Law at Louisiana State University, but…
To know Mosca's – an old, white clapboard Mafioso hangout of a restaurant with real-deal Italian food – is to know you will shout "Mama Mia" for mercy while sweating pure olive oil, safe in knowing you and your…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Antoine’s – an icon and a standard bearer for traditional French Creole culinary traditions in America – will commemorate its 180th anniversary this year with special events, menus and celebrations inside the walls of its…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Picnic Provisions & Whiskey is excited to help you eat lighter and stick to your resolutions in the year 2020. Their new winter menu offers two new delicious and unique salads, as well as new…
The Independent Caveau NOLA The Independent Caveau NOLA is a fairly new wine bar and retail operation that also serves cheese and charcuterie plates, as well as high-end tinned seafood. Operated by Joanne Close and husband Jim Yonkus, it’s a…
Looking to take a step off the beaten path? Then Bakery Bar belongs on your list of places to check out. Located in the Lower Garden District just a stone’s throw from the GNO Bridge, this savory/sweet mashup opened back…
New Orleans is a drinking town. After all, this is the birthplace of the cocktail and home of the once bustling Storyville. The city’s history with libations and the fun-loving attitude of the locals create a concoction that’s ripe for…
That’s 2019, kids. If you’re looking for a “best of” or “top ten” list then you should probably go elsewhere because I have no interest in ranking my experiences over the last 12 months, and I doubt any of you…
How fortuitous for me! Cozy, super-chic Luvi (5236 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-605-3340, luvirestaurant.com) is located right around the corner from my house. The diminutive Asian restaurant is offering early dinner seatings at 6 and 8 p.m., at either a table…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - On Dec. 31, Justine will host its second annual New Year’s Eve party in the French Quarter. Enjoy a night of libations, food, music, burlesque entertainment by Trixie Minx Productions, and more! DETAILS: Two ticket…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Treat yourself to the crème de la crème as you ring in 2020 while enjoying top-of-the-line cuisine and delectable libations at New Orleans’ quintessential hotspots: Compère Lapin Satiate your appetite on the final night of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Jan. 1 isn’t just New Year’s Day it is also National Bloody Mary Day! Ruby Slipper wants the New Year’s Eve party animals to stop in to enjoy its award-winning…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Picnic Provisions & Whiskey invites you to celebrate with us and taste our new menu items to celebrate our Best Concept award! What: New items include: Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Salad, Picnic Smoker Chicken Salad…
Whether you are seeking time out in a festive holiday atmosphere or a means of entertaining guests without bringing the fa-la-la to your own kitchen a bevy of New Orleans restaurants have you covered for the next week of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Calling all Saints Fans headed to Nashville for the big game! Music City’s wildly-popular rooftop bar, L.A. Jackson, will host an early morning Who Dat Pregame Party before the New Orleans Saints take on the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Couvant, The Eliza Jane’s modern French brasserie has curated a pre-fixe Réveillon menu offering that guests will enjoy the month-long restaurant tradition. This specially crafted Réveillon menu will be offered during normal dinner hours (2…
It is the time of year when we start to enjoy the smells of the season. A deep breath may stimulate your senses with peppermint, spearmint, and berries. A quick hop around town and you’ll find several seasonal happy hours…
