Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
If you’re seeking new and interesting ways to get your brunch on, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum may have the answer. All October long, the museum will be celebrating the Southern tradition of brunch, invented in the 1870’s by Madame Begue, by hosting weekly pop-ups. Each three-course brunch is […]
In an effort to give back to the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, French Quarter restaurant Palm & Pine will be celebrating Mexican Independence Day this evening with the team from El Buho Mezcal behind the bar and food specials added to the menu like Chiles en Nogada […]
Former pastry chef Bergen Carman has been promoted to chef de cuisine at Emeril’s Girod Street restaurant Meril. Carman has long been a valued employee within the Lagasse empire, starting as pastry cook in 2008 at Emeril’s Delmonico. She’s also been whipping it up as pastry chef at Meril since […]
One of our city’s beloved barbecue joints is expanding to another Mid-City location . . . in Alabama! Louisiana natives Philip Moseley and Ronnie Evans, proprietors of the ever-popular Blue Oak BBQ on N. Carrollton Ave., have reached an agreement with Alabama-based real estate firm RCP Companies to open a […]
In lieu of cancelling again this year due to the pandemic, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation has decided to forgo the traditional festival format and bring Boudin, Bourbon & Beer “Back-to-the-Table,” celebrating its cause and theme at individual restaurants around the city. “While our industry is still struggling, we are excited […]
Back in May, I wrote an article for my $20 & Under column in Where Y’at Magazine on pizza. It’s been a lot easier to get pizza by the slice and/or personal pies lately and I wanted to cover a bunch of newcomers, including NOLA Pizza Co., a pizzeria located […]
Judging for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience‘s Culinary Awards has all kinds of perks. I get to meet new chefs, taste incredible food, and spend a whole day with people as food-obsessed as I am. But one of the best parts is celebrating the winners! Three cheers and […]
The mystery folks behind Secret Birria (more tacos!) on Octavia Street have launched a breakfast restaurant in the same space! On Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm, Secret Birria (which is on for an evening gig) becomes a Hairy Dog. Hairy Dog, @hairydognola on Instagram, touts “food for hungry […]
Beard Papa’s, a world-famous cream puff shop that began in Japan, is opening soon in New Orleans! The bakery will be located at 4712 Magazine Street, just a block away from La Boulangerie. Franchise or no, these are desserts to die for, whether it’s a cream puff, éclair or profiterole. […]
New York City-based franchise Popbar recently opened on N. Peters Street. The new spot is offering gelato, sorbetto, and yogurt, a cool way to beat the New Orleans heat . . . on a stick! The menu features over 60 different flavors that rotate seasonally, plus a ton of different […]