Tucked into a small French Quarter space in Jackson Square at 529 St Ann St. is Fives. A new spot from executive chef Paul Terrebonne and Jayson Seidman that serves craft cocktails and a selection of fresh, mostly raw, seafood in a cozy setting. The horseshoe-shaped bar with a green marble top invites passersby in […]
November is here and the calendar is packed with dining happening all over town! From brunch to happy hour to Thanksgiving plans, this PR roundup really covers all the bases, including highlights from the New Orleans food festival scene. Brunch: Birdy's Behind the Bower As the weather cools, guests can head to Birdy’s for indoor […]
It was a bustling Friday night when I visited Plates NOLA, the fun new restaurant in the Warehouse District, 1051 Annunciation St. co-owned by executive chef Farrell Harrison and general manager Brian Weisnicht. Harrison was raised in Chalmette and has worked in the New Orleans restaurant scene for twenty-five years. After completing his culinary education […]
Medium Rare, the award-winning prix fixe steak restaurant that has taken Washington D.C. by storm, has opened its latest location in New Orleans brunch spots at 5538 Magazine St. The space was previously occupied by Juan’s Flying Burrito. Co-owner Mark Bucher was raised in southern New Jersey and had a career in radio before he […]
In Belle Chasse, the Croatian American Society will be hosting the grand opening of its new cultural center on September 23. The members-only event, which begins at 7:00 p.m., will include a visit from Croatian President Zoran Milanovi?. President Milanovi?, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, parish officials, and Tony Cibilich, Croatian American Society president, will join […]
Believe it or not, we are slowly but surely easing into fall. Now that the temperature is starting to drop (well, at least we are past the 100-degree days and into the "normal" 90-degree days) the events calendar is filling up. There is a lot happening in New Orleans this month; here are a few […]
A few weeks ago, after attending an event at the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library in Algiers Point, I heard some locals talking about a cool new bar worth checking out. The Little House, 640 Bouny St., is a casual spot that opened in April selling wine, cocktails, and small bites out of, you guessed it, […]
COOLinary, which some of New Orleans’ finest dining establishments participate by offering specially curated prix-fixe menus at unbeatable prices, Coolinary New Orleans is back and there are a few specials I’m especially excited about. COOLinary is a great opportunity to try out that restaurant that you’ve had your eye on, all while beating the heat. […]
You know I’m all about good eats and great deals. There are a few summer restaurant specials and food events coming up that I thought you might want to check out. Some are happening for a few weeks while another is one day only, so be sure to mark your calendar! Criollo, 214 Royal St., […]
Can you believe it's already July? Summer events are in full swing, and if you're looking for some fun things to do this month, here are a few options to keep you busy! Mister Mao Celebrates Two Years with Specialty Anniversary Cocktail to Benefit Southern Smoke Foundation In just two years, Mister Mao has become […]
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