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 […]
New Breakfast Spot Opens Uptown
Japanese Cream Puff Purveyor to Open on Magazine Street
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 […]
Popsicle Gelateria Opens in the French Quarter
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 […]
Prominent West Coast Hospitality Group to Open Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in the CBD
The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, a new, 202-room boutique hotel on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras streets, is opening it’s doors next month on Tuesday, […]
GW Fins Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary By Giving Back
Fine dining French Quarter seafood spot GW Fins celebrates its 20th anniversary this April and to commemorate this momentous occasion, owner Gary Wollerman has launched […]
Sommelier-Owned Pluck Wines to Launch in the Warehouse District
pluck – \ ˈplək \ transitive verb – to pull or pick off or out noun – courageous readiness to fight or continue against odds: […]
NOWFE Angst
For almost a decade, I have had both the honor and privilege to judge the annual Fleur de Lis Awards given out at the New […]
Buttermilk Brings Fried Chicken to Market
Chef/pitmaster Shannon Bingham is making a change. His Texas-style BBQ-slinging at Emmylou’s inside St. Roch Market, a stall that opened in January 2020, was unfortunately […]
Lenten Season Fish Frys for Hospitality Workers
Last year, five local restaurants got together with the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation to offer curbside fish frys during Lent. Not only did the Friday fry-ups […]
Whole Fish Fry Fridays at Pêche
The first time I ever had the pleasure to devour an entire grilled fish was at Pêche. It was a pricey, yet oh-so glorious experience […]