Restaurant Reviews

Every restaurant has a name, and every name has a story behind it.  This is the first post in a series we’re calling Behind the Signs, where we explore the meaning and history behind the names of r… Read More »

One recent Sunday, we decided to spend the afternoon riding down the Mississippi River on the Steamboat Natchez. There was no special occasion, but the weather was nice and being out on the water seem… Read More »

On our way back from a meeting in the French Quarter yesterday, we saw something that no one likes to see – our car getting towed. It was a street cleaning day, and we apparently parked our car in a… Read More »

The wine cellar at Antoine’s is impressive. The long, narrow, dimly lit hall houses 16,000 wine bottles stacked from floor to ceiling. Many of bottles have a thin layer of dust collecting on their e… Read More »

The French Quarter has many restaurants that have been around for decades, even a handful that have been around for more than a century. However, only a few have the history and legendary status that … Read More »

It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new giveaway. October’s giveaway is dinner for two at Tujague’s. One lucky winner, chosen at random from all of the entries, will receive a gift… Read More »

Who likes saving money? Who likes saving money while eating in New Orleans? I do and I have a feeling that you do too! I also know that eating out in New Orleans can get pricey quickly, that’s why I… Read More »

As the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s has seen a lot of changes. For the most part, those changes have happened outside the restaurant’s walls. Wars have happened, shops have c… Read More »

Just when you thought there couldn’t be another national holiday celebrating, well, anything – surprise! To the joy of wine lovers everywhere, today (Aug. 29)  is National Cabernet Day. While the… Read More »

Bring up New Orleans drinks and a lot of people think overly sweet, over-the-top Hand Grenades, poured in over-sized bright green plastic cups from the bars along Bourbon Street. Those sort of drinks … Read More »