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Celebrate Tales of the Cocktail on The New Orleans Craft Cocktail Walking Tour This July, Tales of the Cocktail is celebrating its 21st year. Do a little celebrating yourself on The New O… Read More
You'll find some great steakhouses in New Orleans, but we're also home to some fine restaurants that just happen serve a great steak and other red meat options. Here are our favorites, just in time for Father’s Day… Read More
Mark Twain once said, “New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.” We think he’d approve of Restaurant Week New Orleans from June 16-22, 2025… Read More
Press her and she’ll admit the main reason she gave birth to you was the guarantee of Eggs Sardou every May at one of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Here’s a list of some great New Orleans restaurants that are pulling out all the stops for mom. Read More
This Easter, do more than bite the ears off a chocolate bunny for breakfast. Check out this list of great New Orleans restaurants that are open for Sunday brunch on March 31 (some are even saving a seat for the Easter bunny). … Read More
From Mardi Gras to football, New Orleans is known for its seasons, and we’ve just entered a fan favorite – crawfish. Served best with a side of cold beer and warm sun, this is a seas… Read More
Roses? Jewelry? A day of beauty at her favorite spa? We’re going to let you in on a little something. The only thing you really need to give your Valentine this year is a spoon. Take your loved … Read More
New Orleans is a football town and we can’t wait to host the big game this year. Along with the big party in the Superdome, fans will gather in local bars and restaurants all over town. Here are a few suggestions of where to be at kick-off time… Read More
Believe it or not, eating during Carnival season isn't just about seeing how much red meat you can get in before the start of Lent. And it's not just about devouring pounds of crawfish and fresh Gulf seafood either… Read More
'Tis The Season to Let Us Do the Cookin' If you’re in town this holiday season but aren’t able to make a big feast, don’t fret! Some of our favorite restaurants will be se… Read More
Good-bye 2024, hello future! Along with fireworks and the Fleur de Lis Drop at the stroke of midnight atop Jax Brewery in the French Quarter, the Sugar Bowl and the Sugar Bowl Parade… Read More
Réveillon is a New Orleans tradition dating back to the mid-1800s. Back then, Creole families celebrated Réveillon twice during the holidays, Christmas Eve an… Read More
What do you give the person who has everything? Dinner! Acme Oyster House Have yourself a rawsome little Christmas with gift cards from Acme. Visit acmeoyster.com. Bobby H… Read More
New Orleans is a city that knows how to throw a good party, and when the holiday season rolls around, the festivities are taken to a whole new level. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with close friends… Read More
Take a sweet break from the same-old, same-old and join us on the Festival Grounds in New Orleans City Park for the annual Beignet Fest. The powdered sugar will fly on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m… Read More
In New Orleans, great food isn't reserved for holidays. We give thanks for our world-renowned chefs, award-winning restaurants, and fresh Gulf seafood every day. Many restaurants in Greater New Or… Read More
When the Saints are playing football, the entire city of New Orleans knows it. It’s been said before and we’ll… Read More
In July, Tripadvisor named the New Orleans School of Cooking in the French Quarter the #1 “Best of the Best Things to Do” in the U.S. and ranked them #12 in the world. After attending one of their classes this week, they’ve got our vote as well… Read More
COOLinary New Orleans is back for its 20th year! Here's your chance to taste the best of New Orleans at the best prices of the year. Join us for this annual culinary tradition featuring prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus from August 1st through September 15th… Read More
Know what your mom loves almost as much as she loves you? Brunch, lunch or dinner out in NOLA. Press her and she'll admit the main reason she gave birth to you was the guarantee of Eggs Sardou every May at one of New Orleans' finest restaurants. … Read More
When you think "festival food," hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel cakes, deep-fried Oreos and maybe a few slices of pizza come to mind. But here in the New Orleans French Quarter we've kicked it up a notch, as NOLA chef Emeril Lagasse likes to say. … Read More
DREW BREES QUARTERBACKS "CAN OPENING" OF SMALLS SLIDERS IN METAIRIE Drew Brees at ribbon cutting of Smalls Sliders in Metairie On Feb. 1, Saints legend Drew Brees was on hand as Sma… Read More
Where can you get your king cake fix besides a bakery or coffee shop? At some of New Orleans’ best restaurants and attractions, of course! Whether you want to enjoy it for breakfast, as a desser… Read More
New Orleans loves it's traditions and, this time of year, Jazz Brunch with Santa at The Court of Two Sisters should be at the top of your list. This year, this festive event will take pla… Read More
Commander's Celebrates 130th Year with New Patio Room with Parisian Flair. Photo Courtesy of Commander's Palace “New Orleans is a city known for its celebratory spirit, so… Read More
Let your taste buds explore the city. COOLinary New Orleans is back! Here's your chance to taste the best of New Orleans at the best prices of the year. Join us for this annual culinary traditi… Read More
You'll find some great steakhouses in New Orleans, but we're also home to some fine restaurants that just happen serve a great steak. Here are our favorites, just in time for Father’s Da… Read More
Mark Twain once said, “New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.” We think he’d approve of Restaurant Week New Orleans from June 19-25. Restaurant… Read More
Know what your mom loves almost as much as she loves you? Brunch, lunch or dinner out in NOLA Press her and she’ll admit the main reason she gave birth to you was the guarantee of Eggs S… Read More
When you think "festival food," hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel cakes, deep-fried Oreos and maybe a few slices of pizza come to mind. But here in the New Orleans French Quarter we've kicked it up a no… Read More
Do You Like Your Easter Eggs Sardou, Benedict or Florentine? This Easter, do more than bite the ears off a chocolate bunny for breakfast. Check out this list of great New Orleans restaurants that a… Read More
Believe it or not, the French Quarter isn’t the only place to eat in New Orleans. There are many other charming neighborhoods throughout New Orleans where you can enjoy a gre… Read More
From Rhode Island to the Cradle of Creole Cooking: Meet Chef Ron Iafrate True: The New Orleans area is filled with world-famous restaurants. Also true: some of the best restaurants are located… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARD ROCK CAFE® NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES ITS 22nd ANNUAL PINKTOBER® CAMPAIGN Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans Honors the Month by Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and… Read More
Your Table Is Waiting. Where Y'at? As everybody knows, you can't keep this city below sea level down for long! For the most part, your favorite restaurants are back open after… Read More
New Orleans subtropical climate becomes particularly evident during the humid summer months, so it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike are perpetually searching for ways to stay cool. W… Read More
New Orleans’ favorite Cajun restaurant will reopen Friday, July 2. Need more proof things are getting back to normal in NOLA? Mulate’s will open its doors again, just in time for th… Read More
As long as you're making New Year's resolutions, here are 10 tastes you simply have to try in 2021. We've tried them all personally and can vouch for each and every one of them. Put them o… Read More
Break out the powdered sugar! Café Beignet has opened its fourth location in New Orleans. Café Beignet at 622 Canal Street is now open, joining shops on Decatur, Bourbon and Royal. It is… Read More
September 15-October 15, 2020 You’ve heard about pub crawls? Well how about a run? NewOrleansRestaurants.com is a proud sponsor of the Michelob Ultra Bourbon Street Barathon, produced by the … Read More
Our Top COOLinary Picks Taste the best of New Orleans at the best prices of the year at COOLinary New Orleans. Join us for this annual summer culinary tradition featuring prix-fixe … Read More
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp over Creamy Cheese Grits from Messina's Runway Cafe. Get dad out of the house and away from the TV set this Father's Day and have a little fun! Many of … Read More
Many of your favorite New Orleans restaurants are now open for inside dining with protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Tables are 10 feet apart and many restaurants are offering new outside dinin… Read More
Many restaurants in Louisiana have reopened their doors with 25% occupancy (tables spaced 6-feet apart) and outside seating. Please keep in mind that many of our most popular Ne… Read More
Moms shouldn't have to cook on Mother's Day. Luckily, some of your favorite New Orleans restaurants are offering special menus and/or family style offerings for Sunday that you can either enjo… Read More
Have a group event coming to New Orleans later this year or early 2021? Now would be a great time to reach out to the professional sales staff at our fabulous restaurants and party venues who off… Read More
At 164 years old, Tujague’s is the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans and the third oldest in the U.S. Located across the street from the historic French Market, Tujague’s m… Read More
Jazz Brunch with Santa at The Court of Two Sisters During the holidays, the French Quarter looks like one of those Christmas villages people put on their mantles. It's a magical … Read More
One of the highlights of Tales of the Cocktail every year is the Spirited Dinners. This year, they take place on Thursday, July 18th and two of our favorite restaurants are among those playing ho… Read More
If you’ve enjoyed eating out in New Orleans, then there’s no doubt that you’ve eaten at least a couple of Creole tomatoes. These tomatoes are the essential ingredients in many local … Read More
New Orleans Oyster Festival, June 1 & 2, 2019 One of our favorite foodie events is the New Orleans Oyster Festival, this year on June 1 & 2. Located in Woldenberg Park next to the Aquariu… Read More
From exquisite food to impeccable ambience, dining in New Orleans is an unforgettable experience, but French Quarter courtyards take it to a whole new level. And right now the weather is… Read More
Where: Armstrong Park When: March 30 & 31. 2019 In the days before the Emancipation Proclamation, the only place enslaved Africans and free people of color were permitted to gather to practice t… Read More
Commander's famous Bread Pudding Souffle When you arrive in New Orleans there are so many restaurants to choose from. It's even harder to pick items off the menu since there a… Read More
In New Orleans, we have festivals celebrating oysters, po-boys, seafood, wine, fried chicken, BBQ, cocktails, gumbo, beignets, Creole tomatoes, boudin and tacos but, BABY, there’s still room on … Read More
A Journey Through New Orleans' Culinary History Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. While there have been several Tricentennial events in New Orleans this year, we have to admit we're extr… Read More
This year, the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Gulf Coast Region is sponsoring Fête des Fromages, A Festival of Cheeses, Wines & Music. The event will be held in the French Quarter on… Read More
Chef Thomas Robey Chef Thomas Robey, who attended Johnson and Wales University for Culinary Arts, has found a new home at Tujague’s, the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans. … Read More
Where To Find Great Salads in New Orleans When it’s hot and humid in New Orleans, nothing satisfies like a cold, crisp salad with just the right amount of crab meat, shrimp, Creole tomatoes a… Read More
Shady oaks. Chic boutiques. One-of-a-kind restaurants both casual and fine. All with a warm neighborhood vibe. There's nothing like wiling away a few hours on Old Metairie Road, just a ten-minute … Read More
In New Orleans, we give thanks for fabulous food every day of the year. Thanksgiving is just another day for our great chefs to show the rest of the world how it's done. Although many restaurants … Read More
We’re going let you in on a little secret: It can get a little hot and humid in New Orleans in the summertime and a little chilly in the winter months. Order one of these signature New Orleans c… Read More
Oysteriffic Fun in Woldenberg Park! Slurp into summer at the New Orleans Oyster Festival. This free, two-day celebration on June 3 and 4, 2017, in Woldenberg Park runs from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p… Read More
Construction workers have joined the crowds on Bourbon Street. You can’t be a 300-year-old city without needing a little work now and then. This summer, construction will make it more dif… Read More
It’s Time for the 25th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has become one of most anticipated culinary events in the country, attracting more 7,00… Read More
Easter Eggs Benedict, anyone? While we agree there’s nothing better for Easter breakfast than chocolate bunny ears, we have some ideas mom and dad might like better. Here’s a list of so… Read More
You can call them crayfish, crawdads, mudbugs or fresh-water lobsters, but they’ll always be crawfish to the people of Louisiana. There’s a lot to learn about these crustaceans &ndas… Read More
You know you're in New Orleans when the people around you celebrate the months that include the letter "R". Yep, it's oyster season, and we couldn't be happier about it. There are… Read More
From the giant clarinet that calls to everyone who passes by to the jazz covering the walls of the walkway, the Holiday Inn Superdome has unique New Orleans flair that continues into the beautiful Str… Read More
Dads put away your grill this Father's Day and let restaurants around New Orleans treat you as a token of appreciate for all of the fabulous things you do. From playing catch to cheering on your c… Read More
Think you have what it takes to be the next MasterChef? Here's your chance to find out! That's right, the Master Chef casting team is holding an open casting call for season 8. So be ready to … Read More
On cold, rainy days nothing is better than comfort food. We found that and so much more at Vincent's Italian Cuisine in Metairie. A hostess greeted us with a warm smile as we entered the elegant est… Read More
Reveillion is a time honored tradition in New Orleans. The Creole celebration, which began in the mid-1800s, centers around two things we take seriously: family and food. During the Christmas Ev… Read More
Fabulous food, live jazz, and fun times…that's what you can expect this weekend at Louis Armstrong Park. That's right—it's time to get your grub on with the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival. Th… Read More
Some people eat to live, but in New Orleans we live to eat—probably because we have some of the tasty cuisine in the world, hands down. So, the appropriately titled “We Live to Eat Restaurant Wee… Read More
It's always a good time to be a foodie in New Orleans, but it gets even better this week with the annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (May 21 – 24). The festival brings together food lov… Read More
Every restaurant has a name, and every name has a story behind it. This is the second post in a series called Behind the Signs, where we explore the meaning and history behind the names of restauran… Read More
New Orleans is known for its food, like oysters and beignets, but come Mardi Gras season all the attention turns to one edible item: the King Cake. King Cakes are about as familiar to New Orleanians a… Read More
Visit New Orleans and try not to eat a po-boy. We dare you. In all seriousness, the po-boy is a New Orleans staple, and there are plenty of places to order a good one. If you're in town this weekend… Read More
The end of August marks the end of Coolinary, which we are a little sad about. So many great restaurants participated this year, and we’re already looking forward to see what’s on the Cool… Read More
If someone asked you what the most delicious month of the year is, what would you say? December would be a good choice, with all of its holiday goodness. Or maybe February, because of all the Valentin… Read More
What's better than a juicy steak, or a fully loaded ice cream cone? Nothing, that's what. It's great that more people are trying to get healthy by exercising and eating right. We're not advoca… Read More
Just because you bring your kids on vacation doesn't mean you have to eat at McDonalds. New Orleans has plenty of kid-friendly restaurants that serve authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Before you p… Read More
Do you love getting free stuff? So do we. We also love giving it away, which is why you're in luck. New Orleans is known for its unique culinary style, and it's full of wonderful places to eat. Th… Read More
For people on gluten free diets, dining out can be very challenging. Most restaurants don’t advertise gluten free items on their menus, so you run the risk of going somewhere that either doesn&r… Read More
The best part of New Orleans (arguably) is the food. From gumbo to beignets, food is a major part of this city’s culture and identity. But in a city where seafood rules and meat is k… Read More
When you're coming into New Orleans for the first time, it's easy to be overwhelmed by everything that there is to see and do here. Every street corner seems to bring a new adventure full of cul… Read More
Beer connoisseurs, did you know that downtown New Orleans has not just one, but two breweries that make their own beer in addition to serving great tasting food. We're not talking cheap, generic bee… Read More
On the off chance that you ever needed an additional reason to frequent the delicious restaurants Though for most New Orleanians every week includes some variation of seafood dish, 'Louisiana Seaof… Read More
When the HBO television show ‘Treme' first aired, many New Orleanians breathed a sigh of relief as we bore witness to a cinematic interpretation of our city that did not revolve around Mardi Gras … Read More
What can you get for $20? A local band's CD, 5 minutes on the penny slots at Harrah's, or someone to tell you where you got dem shoes. Or, you can get a 3-course lunch at some of New Orleans' be… Read More
Everyone's favorite celebration of cocktail culture begins today in New Orleans! This summer marks ten years that Tales of the Cocktail has educated and entertained New Orleanians and out-of-town vi… Read More
One of New Orleans' most legendary restaurants, Broussard's is a palatial retreat in the French Quarter, made famous by its exacting Cajun chef and founder, the impassioned Joseph “Papa” Brous… Read More
Tucked cozily into Exchange Place, the Pelican Club runs the risk of being overlooked by the casual observer. That would be a mistake--this French Quarter gem has been cooking up classic and creative … Read More
There’s no escaping it, New Orleans: we’re entering the dead heat of summer. At times like these, you should reward yourself for your dedication (after all, you’re still in town, are… Read More
A Brief History of Antoine's Settle in, because Antoine's Restaurant has a story to tell, and it starts in the spring of 1840. That was when young Antoine Alciatore founded a pensi… Read More
Think piles and piles of crawfish, fire-engine red and steaming from the pot, with spicy corn, potatoes, carrots, and flavorful heads of garlic. Think juicy fried shrimp and catfish, with homemade sau… Read More
This May, New Orleans Restaurants' Big Easy Eats blog series serves up the best places to eat on every occasion! No matter how much Wendy's or Taco Bell try to convince us they're our only late-… Read More
This May, New Orleans Restaurants' Big Easy Eats blog series serves up the best places to eat on every occasion! Despite the recent controversy our Saints have been facing over “Bountygate,” the… Read More
Raise your hand if you like wine. That's a lot of hands; somehow, we're not surprised. Like food, too? You're in for a treat: the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience starts a week from to… Read More
This May, New Orleans Restaurants' Big Easy Eats blog series serves up the best places to eat on every occasion! The dinner date is an age-old standby; there's something to be said for creativity,… Read More
This May, New Orleans Restaurants' Big Easy Eats blog series serves up the best places to eat on every occasion! Decided it's time to finally ask out that special someone? Whether the feeling is m… Read More
This month, New Orleans Restaurants serves up some history in our Louisiana Food Origins series! Discover the birthplaces of your favorite dishes, from jambalaya and gumbo to oxtail soup and Eggs Sard… Read More
This month, New Orleans Restaurants serves up some history in our Louisiana Food Origins series! Discover the birthplaces of your favorite dishes, from jambalaya and gumbo to oxtail soup and Eggs Sard… Read More
This month, New Orleans Restaurants serves up some history in our Louisiana Food Origins series! Discover the birthplaces of your favorite dishes, from jambalaya and gumbo to oxtail soup and Eggs Sard… Read More
This month, New Orleans Restaurants serves up some history in our Louisiana Food Origins series! Discover the birthplaces of your favorite dishes, from jambalaya and gumbo to oxtail soup and Eggs Sard… Read More
Don’t despair if making a reservation for Easter slipped your mind. Whether you’re looking for a casual brunch Uptown, a friendly lunch in Metairie or a decadent dinner in the French Quart… Read More
The 2012 New Orleans Roadfood Festival is fast approaching! What is “roadfood”? The festival website defines the cuisine as “great regional meals along highways, in small towns and in city neigh… Read More
New Orleans continues the fine tradition of the Reveillon through the 2011 Christmas season. During the mid-1800's, New Orleans' Creole families celebrated the "Reveillon" (French for "awak… Read More
Whether you're going to the Superdome or hosting your own party, Pigéon Caterers is ready to serve up a feast for Sunday's Big Game. At the Game If you're looking to start your game day in … Read More
The 5th Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival takes place this weekend in Lafayette Square at 500 St. Charles Avenue. The stars have aligned to make this the perfect weekend to attend the New Orleans Se… Read More
Pigéon Caterers is ready for football season! Not only are they available for local football and tailing parties, but they are also serving up food for Club XLIV at Champions Square on Saints G… Read More
The Tales of the Cocktail comes to New Orleans July 20th – 24th, 2011. Don't miss out on great conversation and drinks with industry leaders. The Tales of the Cocktail is your complete cocktail ex… Read More
For the 40th anniversary of rock and roll tribute restaurant Hard Rock, the New Orleans restaurant is honoring local community servants by offering a Burger Badge Bash. Policemen and women, firefighte… Read More
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience starts Tuesday, May 22nd and goes through Saturday, May 28th. Get ready for The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, ranked in the Top 10 Food & Wine Destinat… Read More
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience comes to the Bombay Club on Wednesday, May 25th. With the upcoming New Orleans Wine and Food Experience set to take place May 24th – 28th, several of New Or… Read More
Broussard's Restaurant and the Kids Therapy Zone partner together to raise money for disabled children and their families. On Friday, May 20th, you can contribute to a great cause and enjoy an enter… Read More
Tonight marks the opening of the French Quarter Wine Festival at the Maison Dupuy Hotel. Over 50 wines will be available for sampling from this year's featured wineries. Chef Michael Farrell will also… Read More
By: Marica Mackenroth Being a vegetarian for over 8 years, I have had time to learn the "ins" and the "outs" of dining meatless in the Big Easy. Some may think this is quite a feat, impossible even, b… Read More
The Compucast staff recently had the opportunity to play tourist and dine at Broussard's Restaurant on Rue Conti in the French Quarter. Not only was it a wonderful day to get out of the office, it was… Read More
Chef Gunter Preuss, German-born chef/owner of Broussard's Restaurant, and Chef Horst Pfeiffer, German-born chef/owner of Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant, invite you to celebrate the season of good tid… Read More
While walking in the French Quarter this past weekend, my wife and I decided to try something different for dinner. We checked several menus posted near front doors for selection and pricing, but we w… Read More
By John DeMers & Rhonda Findley RHONDA: Creole vs. Cajun? John, you make it sound like Ali vs. Frazier or something. Is it a championship bout at the Louisiana Superdome, or are we talking great New O… Read More
By: Marica Mackenroth With recent news of a tomato health scare, we at NewOrleansRestaurants.com think that it's a perfect opportunity to shed some light on our beloved Creole tomatoes. Grown only i… Read More
By Marica Mackenroth Typically the start of the work week brings things like morning traffic or football to mind. In New Orleans, this is true, but it also makes our tummies growl, as Mondays… Read More
In polling our restaurants to see which ones were offering specials for Mother's Day, we received replies from this great list of restaurants who are offering Mother's Day specials. Andrea's Restauran… Read More
By John DeMers If you're eating right now, you might be seeing us that way already. Gazing down hungrily into a bowl of dark brown seafood or chicken gumbo, butter-lush crawfish or shrimp etouffee, sc… Read More
By staff writer, Sal Mannino New Orleans is a city that is famous for its food. It's the #1 reason visitors love to come to New Orleans and a big part of why we locals are so proud t… Read More
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