Tucked into the heart of the Warehouse District at 604 Baronne St. is Forbidden Pizza, a unique addition to New Orleans’ culinary scene. Owned by local pizza enthusiasts Beau and Nicole Baudier, who also own Ironworks Coffee and Crepes, Forbidden Pizza was born out of the city’s craving for an innovative pizza experience. Forbidden Pizza’s […]
Longtime fans of Southerns food truck now have a new sanctuary at which to worship. The popular feedery has a new brick-and-mortar location in Metairie at 4620 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Co-founders Anthony Cruz and Gene Colley opened their new spot in August and are serving up the same fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, and specials that […]
Aguasanta isn’t just another Mexican restaurant. Chef Luis Nava, who hails from Mexico, has embarked on a unique gastronomic journey at 8312 Oak St. His new venture, co-founded with Ulysses Campos, is a delightful fusion of global cuisines, drawing inspiration from not just Mexico, but also France and Italy. Nava’s first foray into the restaurant […]
A certain intimacy comes when a bar or restaurant works with small brands. These spirit companies, often with just a handful of dedicated employees, add a personal touch to their products that you can’t find with larger brands. I’ve usually learned about these small brands through my own research or when a local bar takes […]
On September 17, Chef Eric Cook, known for the exquisite cuisine at his New Orleans restaurants Gris-Gris and Saint John, will release his first cookbook, Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine, through Gibbs Smith Publishing. A book launch happy hour is planned on that date at Gris-Gris from 5:30 to 8:30 […]
What’s better than wine in a cozy atmosphere? How about wine and pizza! Patron Saint, 1152 Magazine St., has recently introduced a pizza shop, St. Pizza, right next to its wine shop. It serves as a haven for those who crave a taste of Italy uptown. Established by Leslie Pariseau and Tony Biancosino in 2023, […]
Mother of Pearl, 8132 Hampson St., is a year-old eatery in the Riverbend serving a unique menu of seafood delights and a few other surprises. Chef Walker Geoffray and his wife and partner Katie Morris, who also own Black Pearl Catering Company, own the restaurant. Geoffray’s culinary journey is deeply rooted in the Riverbend neighborhood, […]
What do you get when you cross a seasoned Louisiana-born chef with a restaurant committed to serving locally-produced food grown on small farms? The answer is Étoile, the newest restaurant from acclaimed chef Christopher Dupont. Dupont, a New Orleans native, was raised on the Westbank and attended St. Joseph Academy and West Jefferson High School. […]
Care Forgot Beercraft honors its home city of New Orleans, and the new brewery’s name is only the beginning. Located at 1728 St Charles Ave., the Care Forgot was founded by Connor Martinez. The name is a shortened version of the old New Orleans phrase that refers to New Orleans as, “The City That Care […]
King cake season is here and it can be hard to keep up with the amazing cakes various bakeries offer. A local foodie has created King Cake Connection, a spot featuring king cakes made by Black-owned bakeries. Jalence Isles was born and raised in New Orleans and has always loved food. She was working in […]
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