The Virgin Hotels New Orleans is celebrating Memorial Day weekend with a variety of special programming, certain to entertain. The weekend kicks off with a celebratory Brunch at Commons Club, where guests can enjoy live entertainment and tantalizing new menu items from Executive Chef Chris Borges. Continue the fun all weekend long upstairs at The Pool Club, where live music, cocktail specials, and light bites await. Non-hotel guests can also choose to spend the entire day lounging by the pool with a specialty Day Pass at The Pool Club available for $50 per person.
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It’s the time of year when we embrace the holiday spirit and can experience the magic of the season at Virgin Hotels New Orleans. From now until the end of January 2024, step inside The Pool Club - Virgin Hotels' stunning rooftop space featuring scenic skyline views of downtown New Orleans, sophisticated craft cocktails, and a stylish yet down-to-earth vibe for its winter pop-up, Red Hot Holiday. Drawing inspiration from Virgin's signature red, the rooftop pop-up will transport guests into a crimson-themed wonderland, featuring a winter red rose installation, sparkling holiday lights, a selection of festive cocktails, and red-themed food menu items.
The rooftop will also offer an exciting experience where visitors can rent out one of their rooftop fireside igloo on The Pool Club terrace. Reserve the igloo fireside sofa for you and up to 10 guests; sip on specialty winter cocktails, and delight in table-side s'mores starting at $150 + $250 food and beverage minimum (tax and service charge not included). Red Hot Holiday is happening now and will continue through January 2024. For more information on the Igloo Fireside Sofa, visit www.sevenrooms.com As the holidays are just weeks away, people around the city are scrambling for final gifts to give their friends and family this Christmas. W New Orleans - French Quarter is here to help.
On December 16 from 11:00am - 4:00pm, you might mistake W New Orleans - French Quarter's Courtyard for the North Pole. Roll up for the hotel's first Holidaze Market, where guests and locals are invited to pick up last-minute gifts from a carefully curated group of vendors. With sounds curated by a local DJ, the market will be complete with a hot-chocolate and beignet bar, alongside a special menu of holiday cocktails and light bites to indulge in while strolling around the market. Additionally, guests who bring in an unwrapped toy to donate to Forgotten Angels will receive a coupon for 20% off their next visit to the hotel's modern cajun and creole restaurant, 3rd Block Depot, helmed by Chef Nick Ocheltree. KIMPTON HOTEL FONTENOT HOSTS VISUAL ARTIST JAY MCKAYFOR A SPECIAL WHITE LINEN NIGHT ART INSTALLATION8/2/2023
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot will host New Orleans visual artist Jay McKay for his art installation, F#ↃK I SPILT MY PAINT, during White Linen Night on Saturday, August 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
The evening begins in King, the hotel’s newly opened French brasserie and bar, where White Linen guests will head inside the restaurant, stop in for a drink at the bar, and make their way to the hotel’s cocktail lounge, Peacock Room, for the full installation featuring Jay’s artwork and the tunes of DJ Spinelli. Specialty cocktails will be available at both Peacock Room and King. And of course, Peacock Room favorites will also be served up, including All Ships Rise with Pineapple Rum, Aveze, house-made Habanero. King’s lineup of delicious beverages also features drinks like the Cote d’Azur with La Favorite Agricole Rhum, Giffard Abricot Lemon, and Orgeat. For White Linen Night guests looking to sit down for a meal with their night out, King brasserie & bar will have a full menu available. Executive Chef Samuel Peery’s menu rooted in the beloved brasseries of the French Riviera region while weaving in the flavors and traditions of New Orleans features many memorable dishes. Among the favorites are the Crawfish Beignets with crab fat aioli, the Grilled Octopus with a vadouvan and sweet potato curry and lardons of Benton’s bacon to give it a smoky finish, and the King Carbonara with a sauce made from sea urchin, reduced cream and parmesan. And don’t forget the King Bread Service. But reservations are recommended for anyone looking to sit and dine while at the event. Otherwise, space will be available on a first come, first served basis. WHEN: Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 6-9pm WHERE: King & Peacock Room at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot 501 & 521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Check out Jay McKay online at https://www.art-by-jay.com/, and on Instagram @artby_jay. Reservations and more info on King can be found at kingbrasserieandbar.com, and at peacockroomnola.com for Peacock Room. You can also follow King on Instagram at @kingbrasserienola and Peacock Room on Instagram @peacockroomnola. Need some last minute costume pieces or some last minute party plans? Here’s a selection of happenings over the next few days!
Mardi Gras Market At The Chloe February 10th-19th The Chloe A Mardi Gras worst nightmare is getting caught on the parade route without a sparkle in sight. Consider us an extension of your costume closet, ready to be raided and full of treasures from your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) local makers. From headpieces to tricked-out fanny packs, we’ve got you covered. More info 37th Annual Mardi Gras Mask Market February 17th-20th Dutch Alley Join the 37th annual Mardi Gras Mask and Costume Market. Mask makers from all over converge on Dutch Alley to display their creations. Many mask makers have 20+ years experience. Costume design/accessories will be added this year. More info Mardi Gras 2023 Balcony Tickets February 17th NOLA Cookery Why just watch the parades when you can get a front row seat to all the action? More info Beads & Bubbly: Rooftop Mardi Gras Kick-Off February 17th Virgin Hotel Open bar featuring Veuve Clicquot & Casamigos cocktails, food, & entertainment from 2-6pm on the rooftop, steps from the parade route. More info Boozy Bounce @ Mardi Gras February 18th We're taking over Culture Park NOLA with DJ Jordan Rock + DJ Jash Jay + DJ Fally Fal + DJ Zues + DJ Legatron Prime on the beats! Hookah available for purchase! Food trucks onsite! After Endymion, gather your krewe and meet us at Culture Park! More info Black and Boujee during Mardi Gras February 18th Ciao Tapas Bar & Lounge Always Black... sometimes boujee! Get your all black outfit ready! More info Mardi Gras: SHAKEDOWN February 19th The Hangar Special Performances from TREETY, SUBTWEET SHAWN, FRESHXRECKLESS, & ZAIRE! More info Mardi Gras Hangover Shutdown Party February 19th QRU Hookah Lounge & Bar Quality Vibes With Great Price Drinks. More info BACCHUS BASH 2023 February 19th Generations Hall / The Metropolitan Mardi Gras' biggest block party with BAG OF DONUTS , Mannie Fresh, BUCKTOWN ALL-STARS, the TOPCATS, Category 6, & more! More info Copper Vine Mardi Gras Day brunch and Zulu viewing party February 21st Balcony access to watch Zulu with unlimited Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas and a full brunch buffet featuring chicken and boudin gumbo, Roasted beet and citrus salad, mini ham and gruyere quiches, caviar deviled eggs, pain perdu, beignets, smoked salmon board and more! Tickets are available to purchase now on the Copper Vine Website. Assorted further highlights/offers: Thoth Sunday at Saba: Thoth is back uptown on Sunday, February 19 and there’s no better place to watch than Saba’s patio (reservations HERE). There will be an outdoor bar for grab-and-go borekas and large-format cocktails. Bacchus Sunday at Coquette: In the spirit of the Greek god of wine, Coquette will celebrate Bacchus on February 19 with bountiful wine specials alongside their legendary fried chicken. Perfect for refueling between parades. Reservations (12-5pm) HERE. Mardi Gras cocktails at Josephine Estelle, Lovage, and Alto: All season long, drink your Mardi Gras superpowers with the Immune (carrots, ginger, cayenne, vodka) and Energy (beet, orange, lemon, tequila). Available at Josephine Estelle (dine-in, to-go) and Lovage (to-go). On the rooftop, Alto has a King Cake Frozen Cocktail with rum, amaretto, vanilla, banana, cinnamon, coconut, and lemon. Mardi Gras staycation at the Ace: For all bookings until March 1, guests can use code BEADS at checkout for 20% off their stay. Good for stays through March. Every Friday throughout December, Miss River will feature live musical entertainment, festive décor and seasonal favorites, like the Westbank Irish featuring Vietnamese-style coffee with condensed milk and Congregation Coffee along with Jameson, coffee liqueur, Vietnamese cinnamon and nutmeg.
One of the signature restaurants at the Four Seaons Hotel , Miss River’s signature dishes include the show-stopping Whole Buttermilk-Fried Chicken, BBQ Shrimp, Crab and Dumplings and a Fried Oysters BLT. Tables for lunch are still available on OpenTable and by calling the restaurant at 504-434-5701. Follow along on Instagram with @MissRiverNOLA and #FestiveFriday. There's still time to enter the annual diorama contest at the Bywater Museum of Unnatural History. Make your weirdest and wonderful-est diorama and drop it off at the museum (921 Mandeville), during open hours or by appointment. The dealine is Saturday Dec 10th and thr museum will hold a judging party on Sunday Dec 11th. Read our review of the museum!
On November 6, 2022, celebrity + restaurant teams will go head to head in a competitive cook-off to raise money for Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House at the 10th annual Men Who Cook, sponsored by the Brooke It Forward Foundation! The event will take place from 4-7PM on the rooftop of the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Parking Garage in Downtown Covington.
Each participating team, comprised of a local government or business leader paired with a top local restaurant, will prepare tastings of a favorite dish for attendees to sample. Teams will compete for the title of Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice and Most Money Raised for Hope House. The Men Who Cook gala on Nov. 6 will also include a silent auction, live music by Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Gregg Martinez, live painting by local artist Scott Withington, and complimentary wine and beer. Event tickets are $70 (single) or $125 (couple) online in advance, or $80 at the door. Event tickets, raffle tickets and tip tickets are available here. Acclaimed Ethiopian Restaurant Addis NOLA will soon be opening its doors at a new location at 2514 Bayou Road, NOLA’s oldest road. Ahead of the opening Addis NOLA is hosting a sneak peek
'Afreaux' weekend celebration of black businesses, cuisine, and culture. The two-day bacchanalia, taking place Halloween weekend, will be a fun-packed extravaganza. The weekend will start with the AFREAUX Block Party, featuring live music, unique food experiences, local vendor pop-ups and special guests. The block party is free and open to the public. Also on Day One, an exclusive VIP sneak peek Preview Dinner of the new location. Seats are limited; tickets must be purchased in advance. On Day Two, Halloween Eve, a not-to-be-missed spooktacular Halloween party! WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, October 29, 2022 AFREAUX Block Fest, 2-5pm. Free and open to the public but RSVPs are requested and can be made here. Exclusive VIP Preview Dinner, 5pm. Tickets are limited and priced $60 per person (excluding tax and service). Tickets must be purchased in advance here. Sunday, October 30, 2002 Afrobeat Halloween Block Party; 7-11pm. Free and open to the public with a donation. When it comes to culinary trends, vegetarian and vegan cuisine are on the rise. Health-conscious consumers and animal rights supporters from around the world are dedicated to following vegan guidelines, cooking vegan food, and dining in vegan restaurants more than ever. Top New Orleans restaurants are embracing the vegan lifestyle with a variety of specials and menu staples.
JACK ROSE Jack Rose is known for spontaneous celebration and an eclectic mix of cuisine created by Chef/Owner Brian Landry. Sous Chef Takara Hein, a vegan herself, creates a variety of vegan dishes and specials weekly. Guests can enjoy veggie-centric offerings including Vegan Pozole – a rich, brothy soup made with hominy, mushrooms, chili broth, cabbage, radish with a fresh Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette. Additional specials rotate. Where: Jack Rose is located at the Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans Website: www.jackroserestaurant.com ADDIS NOLA Celebrating the culture of East Africa through authentic Ethiopian communal dining, Addis NOLA has earned praise for its traditional stews, stir-fry, and fresh vegetables. Each week, the restaurant pays tribute to all-things veggie with Vegan Monday. On National Vegan Day, guests are invited to enjoy dishes such as Misir Wot. This is a spicy, deeply rich and vibrant red lentil stew. Also on the vegan menu is the Veggie Combo - red lentils, yellow split peas, collard greens, cabbage, beets, and green lentils, as well as a traditional coffee roasting ceremony. Where: Addis Nola is currently located at 422 S. Broad Street, New Orleans Website: www.addisnola.com |
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