In the French Quarter, where fine dining is a hot commodity, theres Evangeline; the restaurant that is serving delicious food in an atmosphere that feels like old New Orleans. Located at 329 Decatur St., Evangeline is named after Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie, an epic poem published in 1847 by the American poet Henry Wadsworth […]
Former St. Roch Market favorite, Fritai, has a new home at 1535 Basin St. The Haitian restaurant, by Chef Charly Pierre, will be serving much of the old favorites that diners have come to love, as well as some new selections. The new location also boasts a full bar and Haitian-inspired cocktails. Pierre, a Haitian-American […]
Despite the hardships the pandemic has posed for many business owners in the service industry, entrepreneur Neal Bodenheimer and his highly motivated partners successfully pivoted their existing operations and even opened three new venues Peychauds, Dauphine and Vals on Freret. Neal is the husband of Kea Sherman, former candidate for state representative and co-founder […]
On Wednesday May 12th, beloved neighborhood cocktail bar, Twelve Mile Limit, opened their doors for indoor seating at 70% capacity. With 28 seats inside and additional seating on the outside patio, the bar is finally beginning to get back to normal, after an unpredictable year. We wanted to wait to open indoor seating until our […]
Hyemin Torroll was working as a pastry chef for Royal Sonesta Hotel when the pandemic hit. Torroll, who previously worked as the pastry chef for Hotel Monteleone, Ritz Carlton and Hyatt, found herself at a crossroads. She decided to take the opportunity to make a longtime dream a reality, by opening her own café. Opening […]
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, Ive begun to crave tacos and margaritas. Yes, I know that Cinco de Mayo isnt a big deal in Mexico, and its been completely Americanized so that we all have an excuse to drink and party in the middle of spring. Still, Cinco de Mayo aside, theres […]
In March, Rizzuto’s Pizzeria opened at 2020 Belle Chasse Highway, in a building that used to house OBriens Grille and, most recently, Southern Charm Bistreaux & Bar. The restaurant is owned by Jack and Phil Rizzuto, brothers who have been in the restaurant business for years and also own Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House on […]
Known for its delicious pasta and the countless Mona Lisa portraits that adorn its walls, Mona Lisa, a popular Italian restaurant in the French Quarter, has drawn attention throughout the pandemic for its hilarious signs. Recently they put one up that read, Announcing Our NEW Texan Surcharge: $50 if I HAVE to explain that masks […]
You’re likely to find something you didn’t order on your receipt at Juan’s Flying Burrito, but if you’re not a bigot it’s unlikely you’ll be unhappy about it. The popular New Orleans restaurant, famous for its decadent nachos and unbelievable burritos, decided to make a statement at the bottom of its checks, adding the message […]
It’s been a rough few days for grocery store owners in New Orleans. Whether it is fair to free enterprise or not, many consumers shop, not only with their wallets, but with their consciences, as well. In these situations, politics of many stripes plays a role. “Would you shop somewhere you are not welcome? […]
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