This holiday season, Devil Moon Barbecue is offering everything from smoked whole turkeys to cornbread and andouille stuffing. Meanwhile, Cochon Butcher’s holiday catering menu features dishes like marinated standing beef rib roast (ready to cook at home), Bell & Evans turkeys (smoked, brined or boudin-stuffed), jambalaya stuffed chicken, smoked beef ribeye and Butcher ham. For dessert, stop by Ayu Bakehouse – helmed by Breads Bakery alums Kelly Jacques and Samantha Weiss – for delectable options like pies with a flaky croissant crust. Also be sure to try Ayu’s NOLA shotgun-style gingerbread houses, satsuma curd-filled BaYule Logs and Hot ‘Mallow chocolate kits. 1188 Girod St., 504-788-0093, devilmoonbbq.com; 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675, cochonbutcher.com; 801 Frenchmen St., 504-302-7985, ayubakehouse.com
New Horizons
In some bittersweet yet exciting news, Michael Stoltzfus (chef and owner of Coquette and owner of Lengua Madre) and Ana Castro (executive chef of Lengua Madre) have announced that Lengua Madre will close its doors Dec. 31. Stoltzfus will make some changes at Coquette and introduce a new tasting menu-only concept in Lengua Madre’s space (in early 2024). Meanwhile, Castro will start her first solo venture as chef-owner at a coastal Mexican seafood restaurant in the Bywater, Acamaya. 2800 Magazine St., 504-265-0421, coquettenola.com; 1245 Constance St., 504-655-1338, lenguamadrenola.com
Po-Boys for All
The Oak Street Merchants, Residents and Property Owners is once again hosting the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, presented by Tony Chachere’s, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival, now in its 15th year, will host 40 food and beverage vendors, live music on multiple stages, an arts market, a kids’ zone, a VIP area, sponsor activations and a po-boy competition. A portion of proceeds will benefit Son of a Saint, a non-profit organization that seeks to transform the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship and an array of positive experiences. 8100-8700 blocks of Oak St., poboyfest.com
Brunch Buddies
Following its popular Sunday brunch, Mister Mao has introduced brunch on Saturdays, starting Nov. 4, with an ever-changing selection of dim sum-style dishes served from roving carts. The restaurant also now offers $35 bottomless mimosas, in addition to its regular boozy brunch libations. 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-345-2056, mistermaonola.com
Dinner, Delivered
Restaurateurs John Stubbs of NOLA’s own Jewel of the South and Jon Sybert of Michelin-recognized Tail Up Goat in Washington, D.C., have created a nationwide subscription and à la carte service, Moveable Feast. Each month, a box is shipped straight to customers’ doors filled with items to create a multi-course meal (with 30 minutes or less of light prep work) from some of America’s most beloved and awarded restaurants. The November box (available for order through Nov. 30, while supplies last) comes from James Beard Award nominee Kim Alter, chef and owner of Nightbird in San Francisco. It features dishes like squash hummus, smoked trout roe with black garlic ranch and beef tendon chips, chicken presse, sunchoke and potato terrine, charred cabbage and chocolate cake. moveablefeast.io
Game Day Hits
Red Fish Grill is serving up a Black & Gold Brunch every weekend during the Saints football season. The two-course meal ($28) prepared by executive chef Chris Vazquez and team features alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, followed by a second course with a choice of dishes like Louisiana shrimp and gouda grits, or the crab croque madame. 115 Bourbon St., 504-598-1200, redfishgrill.com
Cochon Butcher has kicked off tailgate catering with packages available to order throughout the season for both home and away New Orleans Saints games. The All Season package (serves eight) includes three muffulettas, two packs of house-made boudin and a half gallon of gumbo. The Buffalo Wings package (serves eight) includes 100 wings, buttermilk dressing and pickled celery. The Away Game packages coincide with the away team’s regional foods. For example, the tailgating package for the Nov. 12 game in Minneapolis features 20 “Juicy Lucy” meatballs, a pint of spicy barbecue sauce and eight build-your-own Frito Pies. 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675, cochonbutcher.com
