When I heard a popular Madisonville restaurant was expanding the New Orleans, I was intrigued. I talked to one of the owners of Social Peruvian, Omar Lugo, about the expansion, elevated Peruvian food and what made him want to open a New Orleans location. Lugo is the founder of Habs Hospitality Group and has founded […]
Espíritu Mezcaleria has been delighting the Warehouse District at 520 Capdeville St. with Mexican fare and cocktails for years. Now, the restaurant has added a new location in Mid City at 139 S. Cortez St. Owned by Grant Carey and Haley Saucier, the couple has a relationship with Espíritu that pre-dates their ownership of the […]
New Orleans Restaurant Week is giving diners a chance to explore some of the city’s standout restaurants through special lunch and dinner menus, with options ranging from casual two course lunches to multi course dinners at set prices. At Gris Gris, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner menu for $32, with optional wine pairings available […]
Dolfy’s, 4508 Freret St., is continuing a family legacy with the son of a beloved New Orleans chef at its helm. Owned by Adolfo Garcia Jr. and Sophia Petrou Garcia and open since March, Dolfy’s serves up a menu with Basque flavors and inspiration. Garcia grew up in his father Adolfo Garcia’s restaurant, Rio Mar. […]
Although New Orleans is a food town, the city isn’t as well-known for Cuban food as other cities with large Cuban populations, like Miami. While spots like Norma’s Sweets Bakery and Churros Café serve up Cuban food, and other restaurants like Cochon Butcher and Brown Butter Depot offer their own version of a Cuban sandwich, […]
Easter in New Orleans is never just a holiday. It is a full experience shaped by tradition, food, and the unmistakable energy of the city. From second lines winding through the French Quarter to tables filled with rich, seasonal dishes, the day becomes something larger than a simple brunch. This year, some of the city’s […]
New Orleans diners who appreciate bold flavors and thoughtfully paired wines will have a unique opportunity later this month when Saint John hosts its “Carnivore’s Delight” Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. The four-course dinner costs $125 per person plus tax and gratuity and highlights richly prepared meat-forward dishes paired with wines […]
Every year in New Orleans, Lent reshapes the city’s menus almost as much as Carnival does. Here, seafood is already sacred and Catholic tradition runs deep, so the 40 days leading up to Easter are less about sacrifice and more about creativity. You can get Gulf shrimp, citrus-cured salmon, mirliton ceviche, and vegetarian curries—all things […]
Why the Best New Orleans Restaurants Invest in How They Sound New Orleans doesn’t just serve food. It celebrates it. Dining here is ritual, theater, community. But even the most exquisite plate of redfish loses its magic when you’re shouting across the table to be heard. Noise has quietly become one of the biggest complaints […]
While you don’t typically think of January as a time when you would hit the pool for a swim, Sunnies, 4917 Freret St., is hoping to change that by offering a heated saltwater pool complete with a selection of delicious food and cocktails. Opened in September by Barrett Cooper, Zach Kupperman, and Geoff Lewis in […]
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