Chef Edgar Caro and partner Antonio Mata of the Caro Mata Group are pleased to announce Brasa South American Steakhouse is now open in Canal Place in downtown New Orleans. Brasa is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. This is Brasa's second location and serves as the brand's flagship restaurant, setting the stage for the Caro Mata Group. Brasa is an homage to the asado culture of Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, showcasing the open-fire traditions from Caro's childhood.
Chef Caro fastidiously crafted a menu featuring many dishes found at the original Brasa location on Metairie Road. The focus is on unique cuts of meat procured from ranches that produce the finest quality Angus in the market and local seafood prepared with a South American approach and style. "It has been a dream of mine to bring this style of food to downtown New Orleans," said Caro. "We are excited to share South America's rich culture and flavors with both locals and visitors alike and look forward to being a part of the revitalization at the foot of Canal." The restaurant is located at 365 Canal St Ste. 220, and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wild South has opened, a South Louisiana tasting experience that reimagines the food traditions of the region, helmed by seven-time James Beard Foundation Award-nominated Chef-Owner Michael Stoltzfus and Executive Chef Bret Macris. Located in the same historic space that previously housed Lengua Madre, this new addition to Mike’s group, Here Today Hospitality, has a five-course tasting experience at its heart, along with a more casual three-course prix-fixe as well as an à la carte bar menu to complement cocktails from Jason Kaplan and a wine program led by Ryan Plas.
More info: www.wildsouthrestaurant.com Movie review: The Zone of Interest
This work of course comes with the heaviest of baggage, especially since Jonathan Glazer's Oscar win. Those issues fall beyond the scope of this review - I’m going to focus on my impressions of Zone of Interest as a work of art. The setting is mainly the household of a high-ranking German official in 1943. It is located next to the Auschwitz death camp, separated only by a high stone wall. From the first frames, the cyclical swells of the horrors beyond begin to intrude. These atrocities are unseen. We don’t need visuals. They have been enshrined in our collective consciousness from any number of history books and TV documentaries. We witness them today and every day on the news and on social media. The family goes about its everyday business. Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) attends to the logistical challenges of mass incineration, while Hedwig Höss (Sandra Hüller) runs the household, organizing maids, playing with their four children and gardening. They are an upwardly-mobile family, Rudolph’s star in the ascendance and provincial girl Hedwig becoming used to the trappings of a new, middle-class life. The party favors them. They have a swimming pool and servants and Rudolph hosts parties of officers who all toast his successes. They are a bourgeois family, living in comfort and security, concerned with material things and high standards of living. Hedwig’s mother comes to visit. The couple wrestle with the problem that a promotion (and therefore relocation) would entail. Glazer doesn’t spoon feed you anything. When Hedwig gifts her staff new dresses, it takes a second to realize where those clothes came from. Every luxury and amenity they have, from toothpaste to brandy, is drenched in blood. Even as they bask in their affluence, the screams and sinister smoke stacks and the relentless sounds of firing squads intrude. The necrotic waste from the camp begins to physically infest their living space and leisure time. The sound design alone makes The Zone of Interest worth the ticket. The drones of anguish filter in and out almost subliminally, with varying levels of intensity. Glazer employs a hidden camera-like cinematography, switching between views in real time as actors move between rooms. It results in a reality TV-like effect, drawing yet more parallels with contemporary life. Many reviews refer to the famous “banality of evil” phrase, but although many of the scenes are of regular, quotidian tasks and events, it feels anything but banal. We see all of their personal, social, and sexual missteps. The party does not care for them beyond what they can deliver in terms of corpses - the far right fetishizes individuality, but only until you’re not useful, of course. It’s a Holocaust film, but one you haven’t seen before. I believe the bold artistic choices that Glazer makes elevate The Zone of Interest beyond many of its subject-related peers. New experiences in cinema are vanishingly rare these days. This movie delivers one, however uncomfortable, and it will stay with you. (PO) The Zone of Interest is showing at The Prytania Theatre, Canal Place Presenting some fun specials at both Gris-Gris (1800 Magazine) and Gris-Gris to Go Go (1804 Magazine) for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday:
The Uptown craft cocktail bar is changing their hours and offering some promotions to better serve the community:
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The Bower, is pleased to introduce Friday Lunch from 11AM - 2PM. Keeping true to its ingredient-driven menu and exceptional dining, visitors can enjoy a variety of small plates, house-made pasta, and large plates from Executive Chef Marcus Woodham, along with specialty cocktails from Beverage Director Mickey Mullins.
The perfect perch for work lunches and gatherings, The Bower will feature small plate offerings, including Whipped Feta with house pickles and grilled baguette; Bower Potatoes with parsley, lemon, garlic, and avocado buttermilk crema; Spicy Scallop Arancini with red vinegar cucumbers and lemon crème fraÎche; Crispy Gulf Oysters with basil, parmesan, Calabrian chili emulsion, pickled shallots, and frisée (curly endive); and Louisiana Strawberry Salad with little gem lettuce, dry cranberries, sunflower seeds, charred green garlic vinaigrette, Romano, and aged balsamic. House-made pasta and large plate options include Cacio e Pepe with pink and green peppercorns and Parmesan; Basil Spaghetti with green pesto sauce, burrata, preserved lemon, and oven-dried cherry tomatoes; Pappardelle Bolognese with pork, beef, Parmigiano, aged balsamic, and truffle cultured cream; Gulf Fish with green beans, cherry tomato confit, green olive tapenade, and piccata sauce; and Chili Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with marinated tomato, hula pickle aioli, green onion and cilantro on a brioche bun. It’s Friday, so a cocktail or two is always a good option to wind down the week. Sip on house cocktails such as the Old Fashioned with bourbon, bitters, and simple syrup; Aperol Spritz with Aperol, soda, and bubbles; Tom Collins with gin, lemon, soda and simple syrup; White Wine Spritz with white wine, soda and bubbles; Paloma with tequila, grapefruit, lime and soda; a Campari & Soda; mocktail of the day, and House Martinis made to your liking. The menu also offers a variety of white, red, sparkling wine, and beer. WHEN/WHERE: Friday lunch will begin on Friday, March 8th, from 11AM - 2PM. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. The Bower, located in the Lower Garden District, will bring February to a close with Lobster and Bubbles - a decadent five-course dinner menu curated by Executive Chef Marcus Woodham. Priced at $160 per person (plus tax and gratuity), the menu follows:
First Course Crispy Lobster Head, bone marrow and lobster stuffed, lemon and dill emulsion, radish, crusty bread. Trapiche Costa & Pampa Extra Brut Second Course Smoked Spiny Lobster Tail, New Orleans BBQ sauce, roasted garlic and thyme biscuit JC. Calvet Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé Third Course Barrel Cut Beef Carpaccio, heirloom carrots, blueberry, lobster and white truffle vinaigrette Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs Fourth Course Lobster Carbonara, house smoked pancetta, parmesan, radiatori, green peppercorn bubbles Barnaut Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru Champagne Fifth Course Butterscotch Budino, salted lobster caramel Ceretto Santo Stefano Moscato d'Asti WHEN/WHERE: The Lobster and Bubbles dinner will take place on Thursday, February 29th at 6:30 PM. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 582-9738. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street in New Orleans. Various seasonally festive happenings around town...
MARDI GRAS BBQ MONDAY: MISTER MAO TO HOST GUEST CHEF HUNTER EVANS In celebration of Carnival season, Mister Mao will host a very special Mardi Gras BBQ Monday. The evening will showcase the talent of guest Chef Hunter Evans, a James Beard semifinalist and Chef/Owner of Elvie’s - the Jackson, Mississippi restaurant dedicated to supporting Southern farmers and foodways. Mardi Gras BBQ Monday with Elvie’s will take place on Monday, February 5th, from 5PM - 9PM. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 345-2056. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. www.mistermaonola.com THE BOWER BAR Just in time for Mardi Gras, The Bower Bar is unveiling a new caffeinated cocktail menu and Mardi-Gras-inspired cocktails that are certain to kick things up a notch! Available Twelfth Night through Fat Tuesday, cocktails will feature an array of house-made brews, matcha, and more, perfectly balanced with ingredients from The Bower’s partner farm, Sugar Roots. Sister location Birdy’s Behind the Bower will offer visitors to enjoy the Mardi Gras Martini with Gambino’s king cake rum cream, vanilla vodka, and amaretto to add a little fun to their night. For additional information, please visit The Bower Bar. The restaurant will also host a special Mardi Gras luncheon on Friday, February 9th from 11 AM – 1 PM. Executive Chef Marcus Woodham has curated a delightful three-course menu priced at $54 per person (plus tax and gratuity). TUJAGUE’S Indulge in the Mardi Gras spirit at Tujague's, the second-oldest restaurant in the city. Executive Chef Gus Martin has crafted a delectable Mardi Gras-inspired dessert for visitors to savor. End your meal with the luxurious Tres Leches King Cake, topped with whipped cream & Mardi Gras sugar for $12. More info MISTER MAO OFFERS MARDI GRAS BAO BOARDS FOR CARNIVAL SEASON Mister Mao will offer revelers to-go Mardi Gras Bao Boards this carnival season. Priced at $200 (feeds 8 people), guests can indulge in:
From February 4th through February 12th, guests must preorder at least 48 in advance and pick up their orders at 4501 Tchoupitoulas Street. More info OSTERIA LUPO OFFERS ON-THE-GO FOOD & DRINKS Located on several of the uptown parade routes, Osteria Lupo will be offering an array of to-go options including Pizze like the Diavola - spicy nduja, jalapeño, and fontina; Quattro Formaggi - mozzarella, gorgonzola, Parmesan and fontina; and the 24-Month Proscuitto di San Danielle with Fior di Latte and basil. Cocktails are also available to-go including signature libations such as the Bandiera Rossa - strawberry, basil, peppercorn and sparkling wine; La Mola - Cimarron Blanco tequila, aperol, grapefruit, lime and Angostura; and the Negroni Bianca - Citadelle gin, Salers Gentiane, Rothman & Winter Apricot, and grapefruit. More info MARDI GRAS HAPPENINGS AT VIRGIN HOTELS NEW ORLEANS Revelers can enjoy a slew of Mardi Gras happenings from January 5 to February 13 at Virgin Hotels New Orleans, 550 Baronne Street. More info PROGRAMMING:
Commons Club will also offer a festive King Cake Waffle ($17) with banana-infused waffle, sweet cream cheese, maple syrup, brown sugar crumble, and banana brulee. Throughout Carnival season, The Chloe will be decked out in abundant Mardi Gras art and decor from The Judy Garlands with featured masks from local Colombian-American artist Basquo Bim who aims to break boundaries and discover new territories through his craft. Bim's goal is to immerse viewers in new worlds, reflecting tensions while providing familiar reference points from temporal and cultural perspectives.
Mardi Gras Tables on the Front Patio Date: Feb. 2nd - 13th (for all 11 parades) Book here Guests can enjoy unparalleled views, comfort, and seamless service right along St. Charles Ave at The Chloe. Each ticket grants access to a table designed to seat four people and includes four accompanying wristbands. Tables become available one hour prior to the commencement of the parade, providing attendees with ample time to secure their spots. Throughout the event, a full-service experience is offered, featuring a Mardi Gras menu for attendees to enjoy. Tables are $500 (including taxes & fees) across all parades. Post-Parade Splash Date: Sat/Feb 10th from 3pm - 5pm Pool party at The Chloe following Krewe of Iris and Krewe of Tucks parades. New Orleans Cuisine on the Front Lawn The Chloe will be offering a rotating menu of local favorites on the front lawn that will feature a Muffuletta on French Bread and Jambalaya throughout the parades. The Chloe Mardi Gras Market (free entry) Curated by Freda Date: Feb 2nd - 11th from 11am - 6pm (closed Mon/Feb 5th) 15+ talented local vendors will be popping up at The Chloe to showcase a costume closet including headpieces, fanny packs and more. Nail Art by M.A.D Nails Date: Feb 2nd - 9th from 11am - 6pm Mardi Gras nail art courtesy of creative nail art superstar Morgan Dixon of M.A.D. Nails. Tinsel Hair with Patti Michiko Date: Fri/Feb 2nd from 2pm - 6pm + Fri/Feb 9th from 11am - 3pm Custom embellished wigs and styling by the talented hairstylist Patti Michiko, from Fifi Mahony’s in Bywater. Hat Couture: A Mardi Gras Pop-Up with La Adorna Date: Feb 9th and 10th from 11am - 6pm Kimpton Hotel Fontenot invites Mardi Gras revelers to come join them on the King Brasserie rooftop terrace along Tchoupitoulas Street for watch parties during four parades passing in front of the hotel and restaurant Friday, February 9, through Monday, February 12, between 6 and 10 p.m.
A prime location along the routes to experience the Morpheus, Endymion, Bacchus, and Orpheus parades, the watch parties on the second-floor terrace will offer attendees access to the parade viewing area, a buffet of food from King Brasserie, swag, and restroom access. Drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar. Tickets for each watch party are $100 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. WHEN: Morpheus Watch Party: Friday, February 9, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m. | Eventbrite Ticket Link Endymion Watch Party: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m. | Eventbrite Ticket Link Bacchus Watch Party: Sunday, February 11, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m. | Eventbrite Ticket Link Orpheus Watch Party: Monday, February 12, 2024, 6 - 10 p.m. | Eventbrite Ticket Link WHERE: King Brasserie & Bar’s rooftop terrace, 521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 |
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