NEW ORLEANS (press release) – This summer, some of New Orleans’ most beloved female-led hospitality businesses are coming together for Ladies Night NOLA, a collaborative summer event series designed to support local businesses, welcome back or introduce guests to new destinations, and celebrate the women helping shape the city’s vibrant hospitality scene.
Created by Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin, the series will bring together participating restaurants, bars, bakeries and hospitality businesses for rotating Wednesday events through the end of September 2026, beginning with a Tuesday kickoff at Compère Lapin. Each venue will put its own spin on the experience through specialty cocktails, wine offerings, bites, collaborations, entertainment, and more.
“As things slow down, summer gives us the time to connect,” said Compton. “New Orleans is home to so many incredible women in hospitality, and this series is about celebrating that community, introducing guests to new places, and creating experiences that are fun for everyone involved.”
The series will kick off at Compère Lapin (535 Tchoupitoulas St. in the Warehouse District) in collaboration with Queen Trini Lisa on Tuesday, July 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy specialty offerings like Chef Nina’s Green Fig and Saltfish Croquettes with sauce chien, Smoked Fish Dip with pickles and tostones, and Hushpuppies with cilantro aioli. The feature cocktail will be the Lucian Gold, inspired by St Lucian Julien Alfred, the 100m Gold Medalist at the Paris Olympics. Chef Lisa’s offerings will include one of her signature bites – Bara (savory pancake)topped with Chana, cucumbers, and mango chutney, and Baked Macaroni Pie with BBQ jerk sauce. Lisa’s feature cocktail will be the Trini Colada with Angostura Rum, Angostura Amaro, Pineapple, Lime, and Turmeric-infused Coconut Milk.
Events are open to the public; reservations are suggested but not required. Participating businesses include:
- Vyoone’s
- Mister Mao in collaboration with Ayu Bakehouse
- Rosedale
- Dolfy’s
- Peche
- Dakar NOLA
- Zasu
- Lil Dizzy’s Cafe
- The Mosquito Supper Club
Additional event dates, times and offerings will be announced in the coming weeks. Guests are encouraged to follow participating businesses on social media for event updates and additional details throughout the summer:
@comperelapin, @the_queen_trini, @vyoones, @ayubakehousenola, @mistermaonola, @rosedalenola, @vyoones, @mosquitosupperclub, @dolfys_nola, @pechenola, @dakarnola, @rosedalenola, @lildizzyscafe504, @zasunola
