Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Long vacant, a historic church and its surrounding buildings on the corner of Burgundy and Mandeville streets in the Marigny has been renovated into a stunning 71-guest room boutique hotel. Over 150 years ago, Irish-born architect Henry Howard designed the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the accompanying rectory […]
A historic, Spanish colonial-style building in the Lower Garden District is transformed by Joel Catering into an exquisite event space. Located on a wedge-shaped piece of land bordered by Magazine Street, St. Mary Street and Sophie Wright Place, Il Mercato functions as an elegant venue for weddings and other events. […]
There once was a time when bar food was simpler fare, think beer nuts, pretzels and, if you were lucky, some freshly microwaved popcorn. Though you can still find spots that offer those old-school, blessedly-free treats, pub grub has elevated considerably since the “good old days,” you just have to […]
The smoldering new restaurant Couvant Bar & Brasserie that opened inside The Eliza Jane hotel offers a New Orleans atmosphere with a modern French bistro vibe. The Eliza Jane hotel in the Central Business District recently unveiled their French bistro-inspired restaurant dubbed Couvant, a French word which means “smoldering” Located […]
When seeking affordable eats, sometimes the best area to seek out is anywhere near a college campus. After all most students are typically cash poor, relying on stipends from their parents or part-time, minimum wage jobs to get them through the month. Dining out means discovering a spot that offers […]
Liam Deegan and Robert LeBlanc, co-owners of Barrel Proof, have joined forces once again to create Longway Tavern, a French Quarter “waystation” that exudes a bohemian sense of camaraderie and hospitality. Originally built in 1794, the building that houses Longway Tavern sits just about midway between Bourbon and Royal Streets […]
Jacques “Jack” Leonardi, owner of the exceedingly popular Jacques-Imo’s on Oak Street and Crabby Jack’s on Jefferson Highway, shares his life and lessons about thriving in New Orleans’ highly competitive restaurant industry. Drive by the corner of Cambronne and Oak Street during dinner time and you will inevitably see a […]
As a suburban-born and bred woman, I have fond (and not so fond) teenage memories of hanging out in the mall after school and grabbing snacks from the food court. My friends and I would regularly ruin the dinners our mothers had planned for us by feasting on big-as-your-head pizza […]
Perhaps I am biased, but I believe that Oak Street has become one of the tastiest main streets in New Orleans. I did live in the Carrollton neighborhood (right behind the Maple Leaf) for more than 12 years and the sheer variety of dining options within walking distance became almost […]
After a multi-million dollar interior renovation, a 1930s-era hotel is transformed into an alluring boutique hotel and equally enticing restaurant on Canal Street. Originally designed as the Hotel New Orleans in 1927, the structure on the corner of S. Saratoga has seen many incarnations in its near century-old existence. In […]
When the heat index rises and life just isn’t livable without air conditioning, eating hot meals (or worse, preparing hot meals) can suck the life right out of you. In New Orleans, during these scorching summer months, grabbing a bowl of gumbo or munching on a platter of fried seafood […]
Amateur designer Jennifer Wade creates a space that reflects the lifelong passion of her husband Chef Hao Gong at his new uptown restaurant Luvi. Famous British Interior Designer Kelly Hoppen once said “Learn to look not just with your eyes, but with your heart. Find the things that connect with […]