NEW ORLEANS – This year, Ochsner Eat Fit celebrates its 10th anniversary. In 2013, Ochsner Health registered dietitian Molly Kimball founded Eat Fit NOLA, collaborating with local chefs to identify and develop nutritious menu options for those looking to eat…
NEW ORLEANS — Chef Jaryd Kase will open Bodega New Orleans in early April at 3633 Annunciation Street. The New York native is bringing his gourmet corner store concept to the site of the former Barcia's Grocery, a family-run poboy…
NEW ORLEANS — No doubt, there will be books and documentaries galore about last week’s Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures, which rank as the second and third worst in U.S. history. Right now, everyone just wants to know…
NEW ORLEANS — Nina’s Creole Cottage, a new restaurant from chef Nina Compton, is now open at Harrah’s New Orleans. The quick-service option joins Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro to complete the collection of celebrity…
NEW ORLEANS – The W New Orleans French Quarter has appointed Derek Tueller general manager. Tueller will oversee all operations of the hotel, including its onsite restaurant 3rd Block Depot, as well as lead the upcoming renovation of the property. …
NEW ORLEANS – The Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans has announced the completion of an extensive interior renovation that includes a redesign of the lobby, guestrooms, meeting spaces, fitness center and food and beverage spaces. Since 2012, the 254-room…
METAIRIE – McCord Butchery celebrated its grand opening on March 9 at 210 Veterans Boulevard. Representatives of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, Jefferson Parish Council and Jefferson Chamber of Commerce attended the festivities. Chef Sam McCord and his wife,…
HOUSTON — Urban South Brewery has announced a partnership with Ben E. Keith distribution to reach more consumers in the greater Houston area. "Ben E. Keith is eager to build on Urban South’s successful Houston tap room by partnering to…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans public television station WYES celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” in a new 26-part national cooking series featuring members of the legendary chef’s family. “The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy” shares dishes prepared…
NEW ORLEANS — Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, located in the Central Business District, has announced the March 30 opening of its three-meal French brasserie, King. The new restaurant is part of the hotel’s expansion into the building next door, which will…
NEW ORLEANS — Urban South Brewery has announced the launch of a collaboration with rapper Juvenile (Terius Gray) to create a new beverage: Juvie Juice, a hard version of a half lemonade, half iced tea. “Juvie Juice is inspired by…
NEW ORLEANS – Blue Runner Foods has announced that Katie Bautsch will be its next president. She will be the first woman to lead the 105-year-old Louisiana canning company. Bautsch, who has served as Blue Runner’s vice president of operations…
NEW ORLEANS – Current Crop Roasting Shop will celebrate its official grand opening at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at 3931 Magazine Street. The store will offer products and experiences to help customers learn more about the art and science…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (press release) – The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express recently announced the third installment of the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program,” which will once again award $1 million in grant funding to 25 recipients…
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NEW ORLEANS — Seaworthy restaurant is now helmed by James Whitehead, who was previously executive chef at Maison de la Luz and Bar Marilou and, before that, worked at John Dory Oyster Bar in New York. “James brings a thoughtful,…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (press release) – Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is expanding its online shopping service with the launch of curbside pickup in nearly 300 Winn-Dixie stores and Harveys Supermarket locations throughout Alabama, Florida,…
NEW ORLEANS — Zatarain’s hosted its third annual Smoked Sausage Jambalaya Giveaway on Feb. 15 at 1313 St. Philip Street. The food and spice company, owned by McCormick since in 2003, gave away 500 jambalaya kits to help the city's…
NEW ORLEANS – Food scientists at the University of Holy Cross recently tested fried chicken, ham and cheese sandwiches, jambalaya, onion dip, dairy-based daiquiris and an ice chest full of beer to learn more about foodborne bacteria on popular parade-side…
NEW ORLEANS – PJ’s Coffee is partnering with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce to donate $10,000 in PJ’s gift cards to officers. “We’re thrilled to kick off this campaign of kindness and show gratitude to our local officers at…
NEW ORLEANS — Devil Moon Barbecue, scheduled to open Feb. 24 in the South Market neighborhood, is taking pre-orders for king cakes, cocktails and other snacks that will be available for pickup during the final long weekend of Carnival. The…
METAIRIE, La. – The Lakeside Shopping Center food court will welcome three new restaurants this year. The first will be DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill, a fast-casual concept that offers “high-quality local ingredients with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.” The others…
NEW ORLEANS — Friends and supporters of Children’s Hospital New Orleans will celebrate the 41st annual Sugarplum Ball on Saturday, March 18 at the River City Ballroom and Plaza at Mardi Gras World. The event is presented by Lemoine, a…
NEW ORLEANS – In 2023, Commander’s Palace is celebrating 130 years of restaurant history. To mark the occasion, co-proprietors Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan—alongside Executive Chef Meg Bickford and the entire Commander’s Palace family—are rolling out a yearlong calendar…
NEW ORLEANS – City Park Conservancy will celebrate the Park’s 2023 “spring awakening” on Friday, March 10 with its signature fundraiser, Lark in the Park, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust. The event begins at 7 p.m. The…
NEW ORLEANS— Copeland’s of New Orleans, celebrating 40 years in business, has unveiled a $1.3 million renovation of its Covington location. The “brighter, modern take on classic New Orleans” features an expanded covered patio, new furniture and skylights, open windows…
NEW ORLEANS — The Link Restaurant Group’s Gianna is now open for lunch and dinner seven days a week with a special brunch menu on weekends. The restaurant’s Italian menu earned it a spot as a James Beard Foundation Best…
NEW ORLEANS – Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop, will open at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at 5601 Magazine Street. It’s the third Louisiana location for the nine-year-old New Jersey-based franchise that specializes in acai bowls, green bowls, pitaya…
NEW ORLEANS — Ceres, a plant protein cereal startup co-founded by Tulane MBA student Rich Simmerman, won the national award for Top Physical Consumer Products Startup at the 2022 Amazon Web Services University Startup Competition. Simmerman and co-founder Branson Morgan…
NEW ORLEANS – Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay has announced the Feb. 10 opening of its location in the new food hall at Harrah’s New Orleans. The restaurant will be joined by PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro and Nina’s Creole Cottage…
NEW ORLEANS –The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced a pre-sale Grand Tasting ticket price of $99, available now through Feb. 10. NOWFE 2023 is a five-day event scheduled for June-11 at various locations. NOWFE will host one…
