NEW ORLEANS (press release) – There are some exciting happenings in New Orleans food for Mother’s Day and beyond. Some happenings include Mother’s Day, Birdy’s new all-day brunch, and a panel discussion with New Orleans Food Companies hosted by Les Dames New Orleans & SoFAB.
Birdy’s Behind The Bower Unveils New Menu & Shifts To All Day Brunch – The charming Instagram-worthy spot perched in the back of New Orleans’ Framework building is pleased to announce the debut of a brand new Spring menu with the launch of All-Day Brunch. Selections run the gamut of salad and sandwich options for those on their lunch break during work, to a Classic Breakfast and Huevos Rancheros for breakfast aficionados. New standouts include the Debris Benedict served with shredded beef, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit, hollandaise, pickled red onions; Mushroom Patty Melt – broccoli, white cheddar and caramelized onions served on brioche; Polenta Toast – crispy white cheddar polenta, Buster crab, roasted poblano pepper and corn vinaigrette, queso fresco; French Toast made with brioche, served with whipped ricotta, lemon curd and blueberries; and a festive Funfetti Bubble Waffle served with Louisiana strawberries, chantilly cream and granola. Guests can choose from a variety of brunch cocktails to indulge in, such as $20 Bottomless Mimosas; Birdy’s Bloody Mary; Cold Brew Old Fashioned and more. Birdy’s now offers a combined breakfast, lunch and brunch menu Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Les Dames New Orleans & SoFAB Host Panel Discussion with New Orleans Food Companies – On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 5:30 – 6 p.m., the New Orleans chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) and the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) will host “How to Bring Your Product Idea to Market” – a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) panel discussion with thought leaders from some of the city’s most notable CPG companies. Christa Cotton/El Guapo; Logan Farley/Brass Roots Foods; Artemis Antippas/Greek Girls Rice Pudding; and Ericka Lassair/Diva Dawg Truck. Panelists will offer insight into the critical components of successfully bringing a product to market; the challenges and obstacles to expect; and how to navigate the current waters of the industry. Tickets are free for LDEI members and $10 for non-members and registration is required at https://www.lesdamesnola.org/cpg-event. Cash bar will be available.
WHERE TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY IN NEW ORLEANS – Sunday, May 8, 2022
Commons Club
Commons Club, Virgin Hotels New Orleans’ signature eatery and go-to for dining and imbibing, is inviting diners to celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable brunch spread curated by Executive Chef Alex Harrell. Diners can indulge in Mother’s Day specials in addition to Commons Club favorites like the Gulf Shrimp and Bayou Cora Grits with smoky tomato and fennel broth; ‘Churro’ Fritters with cinnamon sugar and dulce de leche; Crispy Boudin with red corn grits, sunny-side up egg and red eye gravy; and more. All moms will receive complimentary flowers upon arrival. Commons Club will also open for dinner from 5-10 p.m. with the signature a la carte menu. Mother’s Day Brunch is available on Sunday, May 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Commons Club is located inside Virgin Hotels New Orleans at 550 Baronne St. Reservations can be made on OpenTable
Tujague’s
Look no further than Tujague’s, the Crescent City’s second oldest restaurant and birthplace of brunch, for a celebratory Mother’s Day. In honor of the holiday, Chef Gus Martin has curated a festive three-course menu with specialty offerings such as house-made Boudin Balls served with pepper jelly; Crawfish Cakes + Eggs – topped with poached eggs and sauce choron, finished with a classic étouffée sauce; Veal Piccata – pan seared veal scallopini with a rich lemon caper butter sauce, served with parmesan polenta; and for dessert, a Louisiana Strawberry Shortcake with sweet double cream, among others. Mother’s Day Brunch will take place on Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.. The restaurant will open for dinner from 5-9 p.m.Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur St. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. For the full menu and pricing details, please visit https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/menus/
Jack Rose
Mom is sure to have an over-the-top Mother’s Day at Jack Rose, the lively restaurant located inside the Garden District’s Pontchartrain Hotel. In addition to the signature a la carte brunch, Jack Rose will feature special Mother’s Day brunch additions curated by Chef/Owner Brian Landry. Signature offerings include Chicken + Waffles – maple and cane syrup; Fried Shrimp + Grits – étouffée sauce; and 1 & 1 Burger – cheddar cheese, hickory sauce. Guests can also enjoy seasonal dishes such as Green Curry Noodles – chili crisp, corn, charred bok choy, six minute egg; and a Crawfish Frittata – crawfish, tomatoes, lemon. Specialty Mimosas choice of passion fruit, blueberry hibiscus, or kiwi are also available. Mother’s Day Brunch will take place on Sunday, May 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jack Rose is located inside the Pontchartrain Hotel at 2031 St Charles Ave., New Orleans. Reservations can be made through OpenTable or call the restaurant at (504) 323-1500. https://www.jackroserestaurant.com/brunch
Toups’ Meatery
Sweep mom off her feet with contemporary Cajun cuisine at Toups’ Meatery. Chef Isaac Toups’ flagship restaurant will offer Mother’s Day brunch and dinner on Sunday, May 8. Dinner specials include Platinum Steaks and Isaac’s wildly popular Louisiana Crawfish Pies. The signature brunch and dinner menus will be available, including the famed Meatery Board and fan favorite Seared Venison Loin. Not-to-be-missed are the stellar Bottomless Mimosas. Toups’ Meatery is located at 845 North Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans. Sunday Brunch is served from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner is served from 5–10 p.m.. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. Telephone: (504) 252-4999; www.toupsmeatery.com
Birdy’s Behind The Bower
This Mother’s Day, locals and visitors alike are welcome to indulge in Birdy’s signature a la carte brunch featuring Southern-inspired, locally sourced American cuisine. Signature items include Fried Chicken Biscuit – crispy chicken thigh, chicken sausage, jalapeño and cane syrup country gravy; Avocado Toast – farm radish, sunflowers seeds, orange, chili flakes, with a farm salad; Deep-Dish Chocolate Pecan Pie – salted butter caramel sauce and whipped cream; a Biscuit Board and decadent Brunch Board served with donut, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple cream cheese and soft boiled eggs. Birdy’s is open for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is located at 1320 Magazine St. https://birdysnola.com/menu
Mister Mao
Looking for a Mother’s Day mom will never forget? Look no further than Chef Sophina Uong’s tropical roadhouse restaurant Mister Mao. The eatery will open for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with an array of “inauthentic” globally inspired dishes such as Kashmiri Hot Chicken Benedict served on a Hawaiian pineapple roll with a Vidalia onion milk gravy and sunny eggs; Braised Pork Chilaquiles; Dumplings and Jelly Doughnuts with hibiscus and blood orange sugar. Creative brunch libations are also available, like the Thunderclap – tequila, grapefruit + coffee science espresso; and the Hellfire Mary – Tabasco mash infused vodka, tomato and sumac pickle. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans (entrance on Jena Street). Telephone: (504) 345-2056. Brunch reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made at www.mistermaonola.com
M.I.N.O. Brunch at Southern Food & Beverage Museum
Join Made In New Orleans (MINO) Foundation at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum for a special Mother’s Day Brunch pop-up featuring Chef Kiall Wilson, a MINO Foundation Culinary Scholarship Program Recipient, alumni of Liberty’s Kitchen and graduate of International Culinary Center. Priced at $55 per person, guests will enjoy a three-course brunch and live music. Menu items include Corn & Crab Bisque, Chicken & Savory French Toast, Hangar Steak and more. A Bottomless mimosa bar presented by Turning Tables is available for an additional $10 per person. Seatings are available at Noon and 2 p.m. only. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit this link.
