NEW ORLEANS - Dixie Beer, the century-old New Orleans brewery, said it will debut a new name in 2021 to embrace a "more inclusive, culturally aware and socially conscious future." The iconic brewery, purchased in 2017 by Saints owner Gayle…
NEW ORLEANS – James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski of Link Restaurant Group have announced a partnership with Goldbelly, a platform for food e-commerce, to ship Cochon Butcher food nationwide. Now, "Le Pig Mac," and Cochon's esteemed…
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation's Gold Medal Chefs Week online fundraiser will be Sept. 27 through Oct. 1 and will feature items and packages for purchase, as well as a silent auction. The new event was created in…
NEW ORLEANS - Rhiannon Enlil, Matt Ray and David Bock will host a cocktail-themed event titled Savor the Date from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 2. at the Sazerac House and online. The event will celebrate Sazerac House's…
METAIRIE, La. - The Jefferson Chamber's virtual LiveWell Jefferson Worksite Wellness Summit, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, will celebrate a culture of health and wellness among the business community and residents of Jefferson Parish. Participants will increase…
HARAHAN, La - Even in the middle of a global pandemic, businesses continue to open in Jefferson Parish with help from the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission. JEDCO joined Jefferson Parish leaders to celebrate the grand opening of a new…
NEW ORLEANS - To celebrate the Saints’ season, the Windsor Court Hotel is inviting all football fans to cheer on the black and gold with a special prix fixe menu, available every Saints Game, starting at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept.…
NEW ORLEANS - Artist Margie Tillman Ayres is delivering a jolt of good cheer to kitchens around the country thanks to a series of designs she’s created for Pyrex, the 105-year-old glassware company known for its iconic baking pans and…
COVINGTON, La. — PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is excited to announce the opening of its newest store in Covington, La. Franchisee Barry Prendergast, who owns three additional PJ’s Coffee locations, will celebrate the grand opening from 11 a.m. to…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sometimes people tell Charles “PeeWee” Armstrong that he’s built something from nothing. But he doesn’t see it that way at all. True, he did start PeeWee’s Crabcakes delivering plates he cooked in his Central City apartment,…
METAIRIE - The state's new Phase 3 pandemic restrictions will expire on Oct. 9. Below are the highlights as identified by the Louisiana Restaurant Association. Note that these rules don't apply to Orleans Parish: As stated yesterday, restaurants will be…
NEW ORLEANS - Consumers in the Gulf South are more ready for things to open than they have been just weeks prior. Extreme concern over the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. has dropped 5 points since July to just 37.5%, according…
NEW ORLEANS – Food and Wine magazine says Espíritu Mezcaleria and Cocina in New Orleans is among top the 10 destinations for mezcal in North America. The publication describes the spirit as “one of the most complex and varied in…
NEW ORLEANS - Pelican Publishing will celebrate the release of "A Long Way From The Strawberry Patch: The Life of Leah Chase" with an event from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Dooky Chase Restaurant, 2301 Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute will host the Cooking for a Cause fundraiser from Sept. 30 through Oct. 14. The two-week event will take place entirely online, where participants can bid on private classes with some…
NEW ORLEANS— Nathanial Zimet, executive chef of Boucherie, has announced he has reopened with a new menu and an expanded outdoor dining area. “We are excited to have room to spread out physically so we can still be together socially,”…
NEW ORLEANS - After months of closure due to Covid-19, the team at Commander's Palace, one of New Orleans' most iconic restaurants, said it is eager to get back to "serving friends, family and the community." Doors will reopen on…
NEW ORLEANS - City officials, state leaders, the business community and individuals all worked this week to aid residents of southwest Louisiana who have been affected by Hurricane Laura. Among the efforts: New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is…
NEW ORLEANS - The Ehrhardt Group, a public relations firm, has teamed up with research and data analysis company Causeway Solutions to produce the Gulf South Index, a report that delves into hundreds of thousands of data points to show…
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits has announced it will extend through the end of 2020 its temporary suspension of enforcement of off-street parking requirements for restaurants and bars with a Louisiana Department…
NEW ORLEANS - If what’s happened on Oak Street during the pandemic is representative of the New Orleans economy overall, then the prospect for the city’s recovery is good - although not all businesses will be along for the ride.…
NEW ORLEANS – Leaders from LCMC Health will present employees with a VISA gift card to spend in Louisiana restaurants as an expression of gratitude for the incredible work that has been done at every level during the pandemic. In…
NEW ORLEANS - Cavan restaurant is partnering with disaster recovery nonprofit SBP to help with Hurricane Laura disaster relief. This Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of some cocktails will benefit…
NEW ORLEANS – Urban South Brewery has announced the Coastal Harmony beer collaboration, an initiative created to raise awareness and funds for the communities impacted by Hurricane Laura. Urban South Brewery is calling on the craft brewing community to contribute…
NEW ORLEANS – In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality industry and its employees as well as the impact of Hurricane Laura, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is replacing its annual Boudin, Bourbon & Beer event…
NEW ORLEANS - Joe’s Café in Marrero officially reopened for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive through in August after undergoing renovations and a change in management. The new manager is Troy Armand, who previously ran the local restaurant chain's Westwego…
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to dramatically expand aquaculture production in the United States, but a coalition of environmentalists believes his plan would be bad for the oceans, unnecessary for food security and difficult to implement. Trump's…
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans' renewal deadline for Alcohol Beverage Operator (ABO) permits is being extended again, until Sept. 30. The previously extended deadline was Aug. 31. ABO expiration deadline will extend through Oct. 31. The previously…
NEW ORLEANS – As the area makes its preparations for Hurricane Laura, Waitr is offering free grocery delivery to anyone in the New Orleans area who is unable to get to their area grocer or just wants to stay at…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has been named a winner in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best Wine Festival. NOWFE was nominated by a panel of experts who partnered with…
