Chef Melissa Martin, the award-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurant owner, is adding a new restaurant to her portfolio. Saint Claire opened at 1300 Richland Road in Algiers in mid-June. Martin, who was born and raised in Chauvin, Louisiana, is most well-known for Mosquito Supper Club, the restaurant she established in a remodeled Uptown house […]
August is officially National Sandwich Month, and in New Orleans, that means a month-long excuse to indulge in everything from time-honored po’boys to wildly inventive creations. The city’s sandwich scene is as diverse as its neighborhoods, blending old-school flavors with bold, modern twists. Whether you’re craving seafood on crusty French bread, slow-cooked meats stacked high, […]
New Orleans has always been shaped by migration. From its earliest Creole roots, when African, French, Caribbean, Spanish, Italian, and Indigenous cultures collided, to later waves of immigrants, the city’s cuisine has evolved through layers of migration and reinvention. After Hurricane Katrina, new Latinx communities and others helped rebuild the food economy, bringing fresh flavors […]
As I write this, it is 97 degrees in New Orleans with a “feels like” temperature of 111 degrees. To say I could go for a pool and a cocktail is an understatement. Lost Coyote, 1614 Esplanade Ave., has us covered on both fronts. And if you want some lunch or dinner while you’re enjoying […]
After more than a decade as one of New Orleans’ most beloved sober social spaces, Euphorbia Kava Bar is entering a new chapter. On August 1st, Scott Ploof, the publisher and owner of Big Easy Magazine, will officially take over ownership of the Oak Street business and relaunch it as Euphorbia Kava and Coffee Bar. […]
Congregation Coffee Roasters is bringing its locally roasted brews to Uptown with the grand opening of a brand-new café at the corner of Magazine Street and Jefferson Avenue. The new location, situated at 900 Jefferson Avenue, officially opens to the public this Thursday, July 24, and will operate Thursday through Monday from 7 a.m. to […]
Every August, New Orleans celebrates its lively culinary scene with Coolinary, a month-long dining program that invites locals and visitors to experience the city’s top restaurants at unbeatable prices. Featuring specially curated prix-fixe menus, Coolinary isn’t just a promotion, but it’s a citywide celebration of flavor, innovation, and heritage. This year, three standout participants, Good […]
Tucked into the Bywater neighborhood is a hidden gem. Suis Generis has been around for thirteen years, but some might not be familiar with the restaurant’s health-focused, farm-to-table mission and its weekly rotating menu. Owned by Ernie Foundas and partner Adrienne Bell, Suis Generis and its associated farm, SG Tiki Farm, approach their business with […]
One of my favorite types of food to write about is good, old-fashioned homestyle cooking, and Minnie and John’s, located at 8801 Oak St., is poised to become a destination for delicious Southern comfort food. Owned by chef Chad Sabatier, Minnie and John’s was born from a dream started by Sabatier’s mother. Always enjoying cooking […]
New Orleans may be famous for its seafood, gumbo, and rich Creole cuisine, but some of the city’s top restaurants are proving that plant-based dining can be just as indulgent and full of flavor. If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking for a veggie-forward meal, these restaurants offer standout dishes that highlight the creativity and […]
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