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 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 got into […]
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, in which some of New Orleans' finest dining establishments participate by offering specially curated prix-fixe menus at unbeatable prices, 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. Here are […]
You know I'm all about good eats and great deals. There are a few special 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., celebrates National Caviar […]
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 […]
JusTini's, located at 3162 Dauphine St. in the building that used to be home to Oxalis, is a new Bywater cocktail bar that is the perfect respite on long, hot summer days. Owner Jessica Robinson was born and raised in New Orleans East. She attended St. Mary's Academy and then Southern University in Baton Rouge. […]
Outpost 45, 900 Harrison Ave., named after the bus line that serves Lakeview, opened in May in the building that was once home to Mondo and later Elle J's. This new restaurant concept comes from the team behind The Velvet Cactus, located right across the street, and Wrong Iron in Mid-City. Outpost 45's partners include […]
June is Pride month, so to get you in the mood, here are a few events to add to your calendar! Pride at the Pool Party at W New Orleans To kick off Pride month, W New Orleans – French Quarter is celebrating the only way New Orleans knows how – big. On Sunday, June […]
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