Food
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Six Spots to Dine on Delicious Desserts
First, Looking for a dessert that's truly decadent for your next special occasion? Then order the famous Baked Alaska at Antoine's Restaurant in the French Quarter, and enjoy the...
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Five Spots to Sip at for National Red Wine Day
Calling all wine lovers! National Red Wine Day is right around the corner on August 28 and it's the perfect excuse to treat yourself to the best wine glasses around...
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Five Spots to Stick Your Fork into for National Waffle Day
All New Orleanians know that you can never go wrong with Chicken and Waffles. This classic New Orleans staple is loved by tourists coming to experience Southern cuisine, as well...
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Don’t Miss Out on the Tammany Taste of Summer
If there's ever a time to visit the Northshore, it's now. The Tammany Taste of Summer event is going on now until August 31 and is featuring a Special Savings Pass, sponsored by...
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Five Spots to Bite into for National Cuban Sandwich Day
Cuban sandwiches might have originated far from here, but New Orleans restaurants still know how to do them right. Whether it's from a local cafe or an authentic Cuban...
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Five Sizzling Spots for National Fajita Day
Jaw drops. Mouth waters. Stomach growls…there's nothing like the sight of your server approaching your table carrying a plate of steaming hot fajitas. On August 18, check out...
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Cheers! Six Places to Enjoy a Cold Beer for Today’s International Beer Day
First, quench your summer thirst with a selection of beers from South America at Tito's Ceviche and Pisco on Magazine Street. Pair their Ceviche Limen, Quinoa Salad, or Hamachi...
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Where to Spend National Prosecco Day in New Orleans
Prosecco—synonymous with "really great time." The beautiful bubbly drink does originate from Northeast Italy, but that doesn't mean that you can't celebrate...
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Five Spots to Sip at for National White Wine Day
Dry, fruity, full bodied, other-wine-terms...the opportunity to put the wine thesaurus to use is fast approaching. Prepare for National White Wine Day on August 3 by curating...
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New Restaurant Mister Mao Opening July 24th in Uptown
Need a night off from the ordinary? Join in on the fun with the opening of New Orleans's latest addition to the culinary scene, Mister Mao. Food Network's Chopped "Grill Master...
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Visit These Local Farmers Markets in the Greater New Orleans Area
Farmers markets are a great way to stock up on fresh produce from people in the local community. In the Greater New Orleans area and beyond, you can find a few amazing farmers...
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Six Cool Treats to Enjoy on a Hot Summer Day
A sweet and refreshing treat to try this summer would be a Pilones de la Abuela. This is a frozen cup dessert made with fresh fruit and other natural ingredients that can be...
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Southern Food & Beverage Museum to Host Brunch Month This October
Who doesn't love a good brunch? With bottomless mimosas and eggs of all varieties, it's hard not to love! Today's much-loved tradition was actually invented in New Orleans in the...
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Get Saucy for National Wing Day on July 29
The only way to properly celebrate National Wing Day is to enjoy a basket of your favorite wings. Whether you prefer your wings mild, spicy, tossed in a dry rub, or with a lot...
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A Spirited Cool Down: New Orleans’s Favorite Frozen Drinks
When it comes to life in the Big Easy, it's a fact that we love our cocktails. Just about everyone has some sort of bar inside of their home. Whether it's a bar cart, mini bar, or...
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Have a Siesta and Relax at These Five Spots for National Tequila Day
Get your limes and salt ready because National Tequila Day is coming up on July 24! Getting a single margarita or a pitcher? Whatever it is, we know it'll be...
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Six Spots to Grab a Cool Summer Salad
First, you can stop by Houmas House, which is a restored sugarcane plantation found between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Patrons can visit the house to learn about the history...
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Sip and Cool Down at These Five Daiquiri Places for National Daiquiri Day
There's nothing like a good ole' daiquiri to cool you off after a long day in the New Orleans summer sun. Coming up on July 19 is National Daiquiri Day, which is the perfect...
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Five Spots to Visit for National French Fry Day
French fries are the perfect side to any meal. Whether loaded, flavored, or plain, there are options to cure any salty craving. Regular or sweet? Skinny or steak style? Crispy...
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Zony Mash’s “Makin’ Groceries” Ale to Help Elderly Make Groceries Too
In most places around the country, your weekly trip to the local Walmart or Trader Joes is known as grocery shopping. In New Orleans, we're "makin' groceries" and, thanks to Zony...
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Five Places to Eat Tacos on Taco Tuesday
What makes a great taco? The answer has long been debated. Is it the tortilla or the toppings? Participate in the research by eating at one (or all) of these five delicious...
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Five Spots for National Pina Colada Day!
Frozen, fruity, and fresh. What better way to spend a summer evening than with a cold pina colada in your hand? Better yet, a few pina coladas. Here are five spots to hit on...
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Five Spots to Visit for a Decadent World Chocolate Day on July 7
Coming up at the beginning of July is World Chocolate Day! This holiday is the perfect excuse to self-indulge with some chocolatey desserts. In the New Orleans area, there are...
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Super “Cool” Sno-ball Spots to Beat the Summer Heat
Nothing beats the summer heat in New Orleans like a refreshing sno-ball. Sno-balls are as uniquely New Orleans as the hot, muggy summers themselves. Try these sno-ball locations,...
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Tastin' Some Chalmation: Restaurants to Try in Chalmette
In some cities, heading to the suburbs in search of a good restaurant meal is simply a terrible idea. Not so in New Orleans. While there's obviously no shortage of good places to...