NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Costera invites visitors to indulge in a special Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday, May 12, from 4 – 9 p.m. Relish in new seasonal items like Braised Duck Breast with charred radicchio, apple fennel, and sour cherry molasses; or feast on a family-style tasting menu. The four-course tasting – priced at $70 per person – includes citrus and vermouth Marinated Olives; blistered Shishito Peppers with arbequina and Maldon; griddled sourdough with Boquerones and green olive tapenade; American red snapper Crudo with preserved citrus, pistachio, and chilies; charred romaine with Vegetables and buttermilk dressing; Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with sourdough and warm egg yolk; seared Yellowfin Tuna with pistachio romesco and shaved fennel; Seafood Paella with blue crab, gulf shrimp, littleneck clams, mussels, calamari, and chorizo; 24 oz boneless Ribeye a la Plancha with charred onion salsa verde; Papas Bravas with aioli and piquillo puree; wilted Broccoli with brown butter, capers, and fried garlic; and a selection of house-made desserts. Cocktails run the gamut from light spritzes to boozy concoctions, and the wine program highlights Old World Spanish and French selections. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania St. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 302-2332. costerarestaurant.com.
Osteria Lupo – the Northern Italian Uptown hotspot – invites visitors to indulge in a delectable four-course lunch and dinner tasting menu for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Priced at $65 per person, relish in a selection of antipasti, pastas, and desserts, which includes options such as Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Marinated Mushrooms with chili, garlic, and oregano; Wood-Fired Oysters with Calabrian chili, garlic, and focaccia; Short Rib Cappelletti with caramelized onion, fennel, and parsnip; Spaghetti alla Chittara with Maine lobster, Trebbiano, and jalapeno; Gulf Fish with fennel, charred cipollini, olives, and chilies; Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; and a selection of house-made desserts. Sip on new specialty cocktails, including The Calvino with Buffalo Trace bourbon, apple brandy, St. Elizabeth’s AllSpice Dram, and lemon; and La Mola with Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, lime, and Angostura. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine St. For reservations, visit Resy or by calling (504) 273-1268. osterialupo.com.
