New kids on the block: dishes at Dakar
New Restaurants in New Orleans, September 2023
It’s been a minute since we took a look at new restaurants that have opened up in the city. Here’s a list of recently-opened places to eat that may have dipped under your radar:
Wonderland & Sea
4842 Tchoupitoulas St.
Colorful and casual, this new spot Uptown looks to mix ethically-sourced ingredients and an impressively generous employee-forward business model. Fried chicken and fried fish plates take center stage (or an excellent crispy chickpea tender if you’re vegetarian) and the atmosphere is fun and funky. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
King
501 Tchoupitoulas St.
A new brasserie in the stylish Hotel Fontenot that complements their plush Peacock Room. The menu is pretty finely balanced between classics, Executive Chef Samuel Peery diving with no little flare into Creole favorites and Mediterranean-leaning European fare. Pastry Chef Lanna Talley is also doing incredible work, so save room for an amazing dessert. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
Osteria Lupo
4609 Magazine St.
Chef Brian Burns and partner Reno De Ranieiri have already won fans with their Spanish restaurant Costera (READ OUR REVIEW HERE), and this is their foray into Italian cuisine. Osteria Lupo focuses on the cuisine of Northern Italy, with staples of house-made pastas, roasted meats and fish, and pizza. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
Pigeon and Whale
4525 Freret St.
Bringing New England to New Orleans with lesser-spotted northern dishes such as Maine lobster, PEI mussels, and Atlantic clams. They also serve up east and west-coast oysters, and it’s a breath of fresh (if salty) air to break from typical Louisiana seafood staples.
Hungry Eyes
4206 Magazine St.
You probably know maverick chef Mason Hereford from hip sandwich spot Turkey and the Wolf, and breakfast nook Molly’s Rise and Shine. This third venture is Hereford’s take on an 80s diner, with an aesthetic like Duran Duran album cover art. An accessible menu includes wild cards like a seafood and turmeric curry.
Dakar NOLA
3814 Magazine St.
Senegalese cuisine doesn’t come any better than Serigne Mbaye’s creations, up until now only seen at pop-ups such as those at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and the Mosquito Supper Club. Now you can indulge yourself with excellent West African and Senegalese dishes - their pescatarian menu is available for 30 guests at one sitting per evening.
Dahla
611 O'Keefe Ave.
The South Market facility keeps on growing, one of the latest additions being this contemporary Thai restaurant that shares a spot with Indian joint Tava (READ OUR REVIEW). Chow down on tempting creations such as crispy duck curry or seafood tom yum fried rice - the dining room is a stylish enough home for a cute lunch or dinner date.
LUFU NOLA
301 St Charles Ave.
Another former pop-up has moved into a bricks and mortar location. Chefs Sarthak Samantray and Aman Kota deliver regional Indian dishes with no small amount of flair. Intriguing options include dahi ke kebab (fried yogurt dumplings), succulent lamb chops and a Tandoori pineapple, aso there are ample opportunities to elevate your Indian food order beyond the usual.
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It’s been a minute since we took a look at new restaurants that have opened up in the city. Here’s a list of recently-opened places to eat that may have dipped under your radar:
Wonderland & Sea
4842 Tchoupitoulas St.
Colorful and casual, this new spot Uptown looks to mix ethically-sourced ingredients and an impressively generous employee-forward business model. Fried chicken and fried fish plates take center stage (or an excellent crispy chickpea tender if you’re vegetarian) and the atmosphere is fun and funky. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
King
501 Tchoupitoulas St.
A new brasserie in the stylish Hotel Fontenot that complements their plush Peacock Room. The menu is pretty finely balanced between classics, Executive Chef Samuel Peery diving with no little flare into Creole favorites and Mediterranean-leaning European fare. Pastry Chef Lanna Talley is also doing incredible work, so save room for an amazing dessert. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
Osteria Lupo
4609 Magazine St.
Chef Brian Burns and partner Reno De Ranieiri have already won fans with their Spanish restaurant Costera (READ OUR REVIEW HERE), and this is their foray into Italian cuisine. Osteria Lupo focuses on the cuisine of Northern Italy, with staples of house-made pastas, roasted meats and fish, and pizza. READ OUR FULL REVIEW
Pigeon and Whale
4525 Freret St.
Bringing New England to New Orleans with lesser-spotted northern dishes such as Maine lobster, PEI mussels, and Atlantic clams. They also serve up east and west-coast oysters, and it’s a breath of fresh (if salty) air to break from typical Louisiana seafood staples.
Hungry Eyes
4206 Magazine St.
You probably know maverick chef Mason Hereford from hip sandwich spot Turkey and the Wolf, and breakfast nook Molly’s Rise and Shine. This third venture is Hereford’s take on an 80s diner, with an aesthetic like Duran Duran album cover art. An accessible menu includes wild cards like a seafood and turmeric curry.
Dakar NOLA
3814 Magazine St.
Senegalese cuisine doesn’t come any better than Serigne Mbaye’s creations, up until now only seen at pop-ups such as those at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and the Mosquito Supper Club. Now you can indulge yourself with excellent West African and Senegalese dishes - their pescatarian menu is available for 30 guests at one sitting per evening.
Dahla
611 O'Keefe Ave.
The South Market facility keeps on growing, one of the latest additions being this contemporary Thai restaurant that shares a spot with Indian joint Tava (READ OUR REVIEW). Chow down on tempting creations such as crispy duck curry or seafood tom yum fried rice - the dining room is a stylish enough home for a cute lunch or dinner date.
LUFU NOLA
301 St Charles Ave.
Another former pop-up has moved into a bricks and mortar location. Chefs Sarthak Samantray and Aman Kota deliver regional Indian dishes with no small amount of flair. Intriguing options include dahi ke kebab (fried yogurt dumplings), succulent lamb chops and a Tandoori pineapple, aso there are ample opportunities to elevate your Indian food order beyond the usual.
If you like what we do and want to support local independent journalism, please consider buying us a coffee - many thanks!