METAIRIE, La (press release) - Look out Louisiana! Shake Shack is thrilled to announce it will be opening its first Louisiana shack in the Greater New Orleans Area, on Friday, July 19th at 11 a.m. The Shack will be…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - After cancelling the company's retail opening due to Tropical Storm Barry, Bellegarde’s retail bakery will officially open this Saturday, July 20. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; on opening day, Bellegarde…
Finding a memorable and useful wedding gift for any of the many parties surrounding a wedding can be challenging for guests. Sticking to the registry is a no-fail plan, but if you’re like us, you want to add some…
NOTE (7/11/19, 11:50 a.m.): due to impending weather, Bellegarde is postponing their retail opening! More info to come! NEW ORLEANS (press release)—Bellegarde Bakery, a nationally-recognized leader in the fields of artisan bread and stone-milling, announced today that its highly-anticipated…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Since launching its Guest Bartender series last year, Bywater American Bistro (BABs) has attracted cocktail enthusiasts each month throughout the summer to see what local cocktail experts are slinging behind the bar. On Sunday,…
All is not well in Wine Land. At the national level, consumption is statistically flat. Little or no sales growth. Prices are on the ascension, most not reverting to lower levels noted when the costs went up even when…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Wine Spectator’s eagerly anticipated August issue will list more than 3,800 restaurants around the world that have achieved recognition as part of the magazine’s annual “Restaurant Awards.” For 2019, the magazine has selected over…
For the next few days thousands of people will converge on New Orleans for the festival some refer to as the party with a purpose. Essence Festival is celebrating 25 years and pulling out all the stops with its…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In addition to new menu items, including three new desserts (Matcha Crème Brûlée; Chocolate Caviar; Berries & Cream) and brand-new cocktails and sparkling flights, the Effervescence team has been busy planning a lineup of exciting events: Bouillabaisse and Rosé |…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is offering guests a whole new way to enjoy wine with dinner…personalized. Beginning July 1, guests are invited to sip through as many of the six distinguished wines as…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Avo – owned by Executive Chef Nick Lama and his wife Melissa Lama – announced the beginning of renovations to its restaurant entry and 50-seat courtyard starting Monday, July 1. The 1,200 sq. ft…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s Restaurant is pleased to announce the menu for its July 25 wine dinner, the second installment of its Summer Wine Dinner Series. The second dinner begins Thursday, July 25, and features the wines…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Couvant, in The Eliza Jane Hotel, recently launched the Bisous Wine Garden, a new wine-focused concept taking place from Thursday - Saturday in the stunning courtyard. Bisous allows the Couvant team to showcase unique and…
NEW ORLEANS — As thousands of New Orleanians head to lunch today, for the first time in New Orleans history, diners can help Fidelity Bank and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation (LHF) celebrate women in the hospitality industry by participating in the…
Discussing food, cooking and restaurants is a part-time sport for New Orleanians. From breakfast to brunch, lunch to cocktail bites, dinner to late night eats and desserts, we’ve got a lot to talk about. Enjoy our selection of the best…
New Orleanians of a certain age may recall when local “happy” hours came in three basic forms with slight variations thereof: Three-for-one well brand specials at The Boot, Friar Tucks, Hillary’s and Shanahan’s; the Friday evening “Sippin’ into Sunset,” the…
Bordeaux Chef Dominque Macquet is one of the best chefs in town, and he’s returned to the dining scene with a new restaurant, Bordeaux, where he and Sous Chef Martin Fennelly are cooking an ambitious French menu paired with wines…
Easy construction? Obtainable ingredients? Speed to build? The portable party we know as summer presents its own set of challenges when it comes to creating a drink that satisfies. This time of year, tackling a build-your-own-cocktail project with too many…
The Best Place to be with your dog this weekend? A taco pop-up. Avo Taco, with roots in Miami and New York will take over the kitchen at Port of Orleans Brewing Company (4124 Tchoupitoulas St.,) this weekend (Friday-Sunday).…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Elysian Bar is pleased to welcome Pastry Chef Bronwen Wyatt to the Bacchanal culinary team. After a two year stint in San Francisco, Wyatt returned to New Orleans in 2009, where she has…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In collaboration with Tales of The Cocktail, Copper Vine continues their interactive dinner series with a 5-course spirited dinner – tying together the essence of Seven Three Distilling Company’s unique spirits with Executive Chef…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Link Restaurant Group has announced the promotion of Bret Macris to the position of Chef de Cuisine at Cochon. “Bret has worked in every region of the country and he brings that experience to…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Barracuda, New Orleans taco stand and laissez-faire margarita garden, is excited to partner with Mouthfeel and host a 'Merica Raw Wine Pop-Up Pt. 2 on Wednesday, July 3 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Toups South, Chef Isaac Toups’ Central City dining destination for Southern regional cuisine, is inviting guests to delve deep into the wines of America with the restaurant’s newly expanded wine program. Each month, imbibers and…
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