NEW ORLEANS – We’ve combined all the COOLinary specials sent our way into one location just for our readers. For all of the restaurants participating in COOLinary, visit the official site here.
Arnaud’s
First Course (choice of one)
SHRIMP REMOULADE
A duet of Louisiana Gulf Shrimp with White Remoulade and Arnaud’s Remoulade
CRAB AND CORN BISQUE BIBB LETTUCE WEDGE
Shaved Onion, Chaurice, Stilton Cheese, Herbed Champagne Vinaigrette
Second Course (choice of one)
PAN SEARED SNAPPER
Gulf Shrimp, Sautéed Fennel, Baby Spinach, Chive Butter
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Port Wine Demi-Glace
Third Course (choice of one)
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Puree
PASSION FRUIT MERGINGUE TART
Rum-soaked Sponge Cake, Passion Fruit Curd, Meringue, Toasted Coconut Anglaise
Arnaud’s three-course COOLinary menu is available for $50 per person. Reservations are recommended. To make reservations or view the entire menu, call (504) 523-5433 or email reservations@arnauds.com.
Café Normandie
Appetizer:
Diners can begin their culinary journey with a choice of the following appetizers:
- Today’s Gumbo: A rich and flavorful New Orleans classic.
- Soup of the Day: A delightful surprise with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Main Dish:
For the main course, guests can indulge in one of the following mouthwatering options:
- Creamed Saffron Arrabiata Gulf Shrimp with Tagliatelle Pasta: A tantalizing combination of saffron-infused cream sauce, succulent Gulf Shrimp, and perfectly cooked Tagliatelle Pasta.
- Lightly Fried Catfish served with New Orleans Dirty Rice, Lemon, and Tartare Sauce: A southern favorite, perfectly fried catfish complemented by the flavorsome Dirty Rice and zesty Tartare Sauce.
Dessert:
To sweeten the experience, diners can savor the Chef’s special Bread Pudding, a divine treat that will leave taste buds dancing with delight.
Price: $25.00 (Tax and Gratuity are additional)
Commons Club
Dinner – $45 Per Person
offered with a complimentary glass of wine
Course 1 (choice of)
Bayou Cora Cornbread
Whipped butter, spiced apple preserves
Tomato Stone Fruit Salad
Avocado, smoked black berries, sesame
Course 2 (choice of)
Chicken Schnitzel
German style potatoes, charred cabbage salad
Gulf Shrimp Bucatini
Benton’s bacon, corn, confit tomatoes
LA Wagyu Smash Burger
Smoked gouda, bacon aioli, MaMa’s freezer pickles
Course 3 (choice of)
Rootbeer Float
Abita Rootbeer, buttermilk ice cream
Olive Oil Cake
Seasonal fruit, lemon curd
Brunch – $39 Per Person
offered with a complimentary mimos
Course 1 (choice of)
Virgin Wedge
Heirloom tomato, grilled onion, crispy prosciutto, goat cheese, herbed buttermilk, crispies
Louisiana Shrimp & Okra Gumbo
Rice or potato salad
Course 2 (choice of)
Peaches & Cream Waffle | Gluten-Free
Cinnamon sugar waffle, grilled peach preserve, sweet cream
Braised Pork Belly Bowl
Heirloom grits, braised collard greens, pepper jelly
Course 3 (choice of)
Rootbeer Float
Abita Rootbeer, buttermilk ice cream
Olive Oil Cake
Seasonal fruit, lemon curd
Couvant
COOLinary Dinner offered Tuesday – Saturday.First Course
choice of
Beet Salad
goat cheese mousse, candied pecans, strawberries, farm arugula
Tête De Cochon
crisp tête de cochon topped with dijon mustard deviled eggs
Blue Crab Gnocchi (+$4)
crab sauce américaine, sweet corn, chili-garlic crispSecond Course
choice of
Gulf Fish Chaudrée
pan roasted fish, grilled grand isle shrimp, broccoli rabe, shellfish infused sauce, bacon lardon
Maggie’s Mushroom Tagliatelle
farm egg yolk dough, spicy ‘nduja, aged parmesan
Brioche Crusted Veal (+$10)
milk-fed veal tenderloin in a crisp brioche crust, king trumpet mushrooms, cauliflower, sauce diableThird Course
choice of
Crème Brûlée
vanilla custard, seasonal berries
Profiteroles
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, toasted almonds
$45
Price does not include a beverage, tax or gratuity.
Click here to see the brunch and lunch menus.
Gris-Gris
- Dinner Only (Wednesday-Monday 4-9 p.m., until 10 p.m. on Fridays/Saturdays).
- 3 Course Prix Fixe $50++/person (Optional wine pairing for +$35).
- Dishes include: BURRATA BRUSCHETTA (Fresh Burrata, Lemon Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Balsamic with Micro Basil and Grilled Baguette), DUCK CONFIT (Muscovy Duck Legs, Fresh Herbs, Toasted Garlic, Mashed Potatoes with Fried Brussels Sprouts and Honey Chili Gastrique), BROWN BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS (U-10 Diver Scallops, Bacon Braised White Bean Puree, Southern Greens and Toasted Herb Bread Crumbs) and more.
Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge
Dinner
Appetizer:
For a sophisticated start to the evening, guests can choose from the following delightful appetizers:
- Fried Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio, Wild Arugula, Shallot, Spicy Honey, and Micro Basil.
- Goat Cheese Marinated Strawberry Salad featuring Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecan, and Fresh Strawberries.
Main Dish:
Indulgence continues with the selection of one of these delectable main courses:
- Cajun Paella, a delightful medley of Saffron, Crawfish, Oyster, Shrimp, Soft Shell Crab, Andouille, Clams, Peas, and Grilled Lemon, all perfectly combined to create a symphony of flavors.
- Confit of Duck Leg Cassoulet Style accompanied by Andouille White Bean Stew and Sun-Dried Tomato, offering a rich and comforting taste.
Dessert:
End the night on a sweet note with a choice between:
- Berry Trifle Beignet, Fried Beignet served with Whipped Cream, Berries, and Berry Compote.
- French Style Crème Brulee, a classic and indulgent finale.
Price: $45.00 (Tax and Gratuity are additional)
As an added treat, guests can also relish the renowned savory Crab Beignets served with herb aioli and a squeeze of lemon for an extra $20 at lunch or dinner.
King Brasserie
COOLinary dinner menu | offered Monday-Sunday – $39
First Course – Chilled Sun Gold Tomato
cucumber, Calabrian chili, basil
Second Course – 4 oz Gulf Fish
collard greens, smoked lardon, B&W shrimp
Third Course – Dark Chocolate Cremeaux
passion fruit sorbet, marcona almond tuile
COOLinary lunch menu | offered Monday-Sunday – $25
First Course – Chilled Sun Gold Tomato
cucumber, Calabrian chili, basil
Second Course – 4 oz Gulf Fish
collard greens, smoked lardon, B&W shrimp
Mr. B’s Bistro
Click here to see the full lunch and dinner Coolinary menus.
Saint John
- Offering three-course brunch (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. – close) menus Wed – Monday (closed Tuesday).
- Brunch $35++ (plus 1 Bottle of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige +$25):
- Dishes include: Summer Melon Salad (Grilled Watermelon, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Toasted Pistachios and Balsamic), Grits and Grillades (Creole Beef Daube Debris, Stone Ground Grits, Caramelized Onions and Peppers with Sauce Bearnaise), Pain Perdu (French Bread, Brandy Milk Punch Custard, Sugarcane Syrup, Seasonal Fruit Compote with Powdered Sugar) and more.
- Dinner: $50++ (plus optional wine pairings for +$35):
- Dishes include: Gumbo Du Jour (Paroisse de Vermillion Inspired with Louisiana Popcorn Rice), Chicken Clemenceau (Crispy Skin-On Chicken Thigh, Fresh Peas, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tasso with Chicken Jus and Blackened Cornbread), Brown Butter Scallops (U-10 Diver Scallops, Cracked Corn Grits, Broccoli Rabe with Nola Bordelaise, Hot Chili Oil and Toasted Herb Bread Crumbs) and more.
The Chloe
For the whole month of August, The Chloe will participate in COOLinary, featuring a special prix fixe menu from Todd Pulsinelli, which includes Lemonfish Crudo, Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs, and The World Famous Chloe Ice cream Sandwich ($45/pp)
