Dining

New Orleans Restaurants Very Brightest Holiday Traditions

November 01, 2019

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the holiday season is all about traditions--something the 300-year old Crescent City has in spades. The dining rooms of century old restaurants get decked out in their holiday finest.

One of the most popular traditions during the month of December are the réveillon meals that emerge from restaurant kitchens. An old Creole tradition, originally réveillon (which comes from réveil, meaning waking) was a long meal hosted in a private home after midnight mass on Christmas Eve that lasted for hours and sometimes into the morning.

Indulge Yourself with a French Quarter Treat! Spotlight on Café Biegnet

by French Quarterly

November 01, 2019

Beignets (pronounced “BEN-yays”) are the official state doughnut of Louisiana, and for good reason! An iconic French Quarter breakfast or treat brought to Louisiana by the Acadians, locals and visitors love these French-inspired, perfectly-fried “fluffy little pillows” dusted with powdered sugar. Treat yourself special and order some with cafe au lait, which is equal parts strong coffee and warm milk.

Where’s the Beef

by Stephanie Carter

July 30, 2019

Though boiled crawfish, blackened fish, shrimp remoulade, and chargrilled oysters consume the spotlight in New Orleans dining, this seafood town has a long history of steakhouses--and the downtown area has some of the most luxurious and interesting.

Late-Night Dining

by Stephanie Carter

May 01, 2019

It’s easy to miss the standard dinner hour in New Orleans. Maybe a trip to the theater pushed the meal back or the entire shrimp po-boy you devoured for lunch monopolized your stomach real estate.

Just because many restaurants turn off their burners around 10 p.m. doesn’t mean anyone needs to miss a meal though. Sure, the city is dotted with no-frills, 24-hour joints that will get you fed at any hour, but this list is for the times when a decent meal with all the frills is the goal.

Dining Diversity

by Brenda Maitland

February 05, 2019

New Orleans has always been celebrated in the food world for its French-inspired Creole and Cajun culinary heritage. However, food influences that are the main go-to for locals’ and for the visiting populace are noted as a gumbo of a wide range of different cuisine cultures. Native Americans, diverse settlers, slaves, travelers passing through, and others who have been here have all contributed to the evolving creations of the city’s cookery.

Holiday Dining

by Brenda Maitland

November 05, 2018

Fall is always a busy yet welcome season. There’s daily work, students’ new back-to-school schedules, weather changes, and, of course, many interesting and entertaining activities for both outdoors and indoors pleasures.

Meet & Muse Over New Dining Delights

by Brenda Maitland

July 27, 2018

For such a time-honored city--New Orleans celebrates its Tricentennial this year, 300 years since its founding in 1718--this place is always hopping and bustling with the latest and the most innovative, whether it’s entertainment, festivals, cultural events, music, dancing, or celebrations of America's most unique culinary heritage.

Savvy, Sassy & Successful!

by Brenda Maitland

May 07, 2018

Chefs and restaurant owners were primarily male dominated occupations some time ago. But in today’s environment, there are many excellent female chefs winning accolades and outstanding women who are successful owners.

Brennan family matriarch and Commander’s Palace owner, Ella Brennan, may not have been a chef, but she sure knew everything about cooking and running a restaurant.

Elegantly Casual

by Brenda Maitland

February 01, 2018

New Orleans, renowned around the globe for its spectacular cuisine, among other charms, isn’t just about our Creole and Cajun heritage. Over the three centuries since the city was founded in 1718, emigrants, slaves, soldiers, suppliers, and settlers have shared their ethnicity– especially their culinary culture.

Chef's Profile - Curio's Hayley Vanvleet

by Brenda Maitland

February 01, 2018

The word is out!

Curio, the French Quarter’s newest and most exciting dining venue, is fast becoming a favorite for both visitors and residents alike. Whether by good reviews, whispers among friends, so Curio doesn’t get too busy for locals to get a reservation, or just passing by don’t miss a trip to this fantastic, new, and truly entertaining dining spot!

The main attraction for Curio’s instant success lies in the distinctive talent and creativity of Executive Chef Haley Vanvleet, French Quarterly’s featured chef for 2018’s first quarter.

Holiday Dining... New Orleans Style!

by Brenda Maitland

November 06, 2017

Holiday feasting rituals are celebrated in different cultures across the globe. Some festivities are attached to religious observations, others to historical traditions. Trendy dining choices with extravagant and decadent customs also take hold to become a staple for the holidays.

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