List of Locally Owned Restaurants in St. Bernard Parish per their Facebook Pages... ARABI: Ben’s Pizza - takeout/ delivery Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou- Takeout or Delivery The Kitchen Table Café – Take out or Delivery The Palms Too- Take out Gerald’s…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – But then who knew we'd be living in an alternate reality. Well we are not going to lay down and whimper. This town can take a punch. This industry too. What we will do is…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Effective today, New Orleans-based hospitality group LeBLANC + SMITH will temporarily close its five restaurants and bars, including Meauxbar, Sylvain, Barrel Proof, Cavan, and Longway Tavern. See below for a statement from the LeBLANC +…
The coronavirus has brought a lot of change to the city of New Orleans, and beyond, in the last week. While schools are closed and everyone is being urged to stay home and practice social distancing, Renaissance Publishing is doing…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Since opening in March 2019, Jewel of the South co-owners Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich have been busy at work realizing the vision they had for the historic Creole cottage – a multi-story dining and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel will celebrate Easter with a decadent brunch buffet in the most elegant ballroom in the city, a beloved tradition for guests of all ages. The Easter brunch…
With all the talk these days surrounding the dreaded coronavirus, we wanted to keep things a little lighter, take you to places that will offer great drinks and great specials. It’s hard to not think of the frenzy surrounding…
With corona virus cases ticking up in New Orleans and mass public gatherings, such as the Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day parade, cancelled for this weekend, some will choose to hunker down while others will want to take precautions…
As most of you know, I have a birthday coming up in the next few days. As we measure these things in temporal terms I will be 51. That is a full third of the way through my expected…
For Catholics, the practice of forgoing the consumption of meat during Lent (Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday) has its roots in the early days of the church and the Black Fast, when the righteous were expected to partake of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – International Women's Day is Sunday, March 8, celebrate the day with these New Orleans talented women in hospitality. NINA COMPTON, CHEF/OWNER, COMPÈRE LAPIN AND BYWATER AMERICAN BISTRO A native of St. Lucia, Chef Nina…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery, the largest craft brewery in New Orleans, is hosting a barbecue pop-up series to support barbecue teams competing in the city’s annual Hogs for the Cause festival. The pop-up series will run…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Thanks to a once-every-four-year-celebration, you have an extra day to experience dishes that will stand the test of time. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is inviting guests to leap through time on Saturday, Feb.…
Another year and another list of New Orleans chefs, restaurants and industry folks nominated for James Beard awards. I thought this year I’d give you the list and a few thoughts about each of our local contenders. Gianna…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – As you may know, it's Crawfish Season, which means we have to take advantage of this time of year, and enjoy crawfish while we can! Every Monday through the end of March, Seaworthy in New…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – As one of the most exciting times to visit New Orleans, NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans — known as the historic headquarters of the former New Orleans Public Service Inc. (NOPSI) — is gearing up for…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Neighborhood taco stand, Barracuda, which is just three blocks off the Uptown parade route, is offering fun to-go options during Mardi Gras. This year, Barracuda will be offering 32 oz. take-out jugs of their signature…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Beginning Ash Wednesday, top Chefs and restaurants in New Orleans are rolling out a variety of specialty meatless dishes catering to those observing the 46 days of Lent. JACK ROSE Food: Fettucine Nero with blue…
Few things are more valuable than a friend with a home and a working bathroom on a parade route. Hell, even a parade-side portable toilet with crowds bumping into its side and water sloshing about can be a blessing…
Today is the day of love – it’s Valentine’s Day. This is not everyone’s favorite holiday, but we look at it as a way to add a little romance into a couple’s life pre-wedding, post wedding or just a regular…
No matter where you end up during this year's biggest free party of the year, you are sure to find fun, festive wine and cocktail events inspired by revelry and royalty. Bacchanal Wine (600 Poland Ave.) is turning 18.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - In celebration of National Margarita Day on Saturday, Feb. 22, New Orleans taco shop, Barracuda will be offering $5 margaritas and pitchers all day! In addition, Barracuda will be doing a special collab on their beer-marg with Miel…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Nolé Restaurant, located on St. Charles Avenue in the heart of the city and at the center of Mardi Gras parading, will offer the perfect home-base for parade watching with exclusive buffet dining tickets, parking…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chefs Donald Link, Stephen Stryjewski and Rebecca Wilcomb of Gianna will host a winemaker lunch featuring Alois wines on Friday, Feb. 21, at noon. Winemaker Massimo Alois brings his Italian wines from Campania found in…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel is inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate Carnival in its legendary property. Since 1893 the hotel has embodied everything that makes New Orleans one of the world’s…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Last month, Gris-Gris introduced new menu items to its lunch and dinners menus starting TODAY! Oyster Pie: Sautéed Leeks, Oyster Cream, Whipped Potatoes, Charred Artichokes, Tarragon. Mississippi Rabbit Fricassee: Braised Local Rabbit, Seared Trinity, Louisiana…
I had a chance to sample the new menu at Brennan’s recently. The occasion was the restaurant’s announcement of Ryan Hacker as the new executive chef, replacing Chef Slade Rushing. I loved what Slade did at Brennan’s when he…
Dab’s Bistro Chef Duke LoCicero, best known for his now-closed French Quarter Italian restaurant, Café Giovanni, has opened Dab’s Bistro, in Metairie. It’s a “New Orleans bistro,” but long-time fans of LoCicero’s cooking will recognize many of the dishes on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Toups Meatery, Mid-City’s go-to spot for Cajun rustic cookery and handcrafted libations, has just announced the launch of Wine Wednesday. Now, guests can belly up to the bar every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 10…
This is the best time of year for imbibing and enjoying the Carnival season. We have a few places that are serving up festive cocktails that are sure to get you in the mood. Toups Meatery (845 N. Carrollton…
