King Brasserie & Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is hosting a special Freedom Day party with Afrobeats by DJ Ojay on Wednesday, June 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. Join us and indulge in Happy Hour food and drink specials all night long, including the Martini Frites, made with your choice of a gin or vodka martini your way with King's delicious pommes frites. DJ Ojay will start at 6 p.m. You can make a reservation online by visiting https://kingbrasserieandbar.com/events.
Also, next Saturday, June 15, King Brasserie will welcome live music from Sasha Masakowski performing at Queen's Brunch. While Queen's Brunch takes place every Saturday and Sunday at King, the third Saturday of each month features live musical performances from New Orleans artists. Queen's Brunch takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and includes a unique beverage menu inspired by female distillers and wine makers, along with a 3-course Queen's Tasting in addition to King's a la carte brunch menu. You can find more details and make a reservation online at https://kingbrasserieandbar.com/events, and the Queen's Brunch menu is at https://kingbrasserieandbar.com/queen-s-brunch-menu. Café Normandie at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center has announced a special brunch experience. Join on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this year’s Father’s Day Brunch, Café Normandie will serve bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Bulls, and a special Jazz Trio will provide live entertainment starting at 10 a.m.
The Higgins Hotel is also showing extra appreciation for dads by offering a complimentary admission ticket to The National WWII Museum for each dad who joins us for brunch. After brunch, the whole family can enjoy a visit to The National WWII Museum or explore the Museum Shop. The Father’s Day Brunch menu is a culinary symphony of flavors, featuring options such as: Tuna Tartare taro chips, smashed avocado, seaweed salad, orange soy Fried Oysters baby spinach in garlic cream, absinth, Romano cheese, prosciutto crisps Braised Short Rib over easy egg, smoked gouda grits Smoked Salmon Pappardelle fried capers, dill, choupique caviar Crab Croque Monsieur smoked salmon, crab, bechamel, gruyere cheese on multi grain bread, over easy fried egg NOLA Surf & Turf grass-fed beef tenderloin, New Orleans BBQ shrimp, Hopi blue grits, poached egg, bearnaise sauce Gulf Trout Almandine Pan seared trout, green beans, lemon, meuniere sauce For those Dads who want to enjoy breakfast options, the brunch menu will have a variety of dishes from a savory Crawfish Omelet to the classic Eggs Benedict, which can be served with a variety of sides such as breakfast potatoes or grits. Dads can customize their omelet with a variety of ingredients or opt for Pancakes or Belgian Waffles for a sweeter start to the day. Dad’s special brunch will end on a sweet note with decadent desserts, including French Style Crème Brûlée, Lemon Meringue pie or Beignets served with sea salt caramel and chocolate sauces. For more information about Café Normandie and its Father’s Day Brunch, visit higginshotelnola.com. For reservations, call (504) 459-6741. Ahead of Father’s Day and the kick-off of summer this weekend, we wanted to pass along some fun happenings to do with Dad around town...
Father’s Day Ayu Bakehouse will continue its tradition of holiday treats with stenciled bread loaves and croissant bowties filled with chocolate and whiskey cream. Porgy’s will lead a seafood class on June 27th at 6:30pm where attendees can explore a variety of Gulf fish while preparing (and enjoying) a multi-course dinner at the “Taste the Rainbow”. Tickets ($165; here) include a welcome cocktail and drinks throughout. Happy hours Join Porgy’s for happy hour (Monday-Friday 4:30-6:30pm) with case-price oysters on the half shell, chargrilled oysters, and an assortment of bar snacks. Full menu HERE TANA just rolled out a new happy hour (Monday-Friday, 4:30-6pm) featuring wood-fired pizzas, specialty cocktails, spirits, and wine and beer on tap. Full menu HERE Cure offers multiple opportunities throughout the week to imbibe at a discounted price - (4-6pm and 9:30pm-close Sunday-Thursday) and (3-6pm Friday & Saturday). Full menu HERE In addition to happy hour, Cure is also running a “Markdown Mondays” special where they select one special, super premium bottle each week, and pour as many 1 oz pours as they can until it’s gone. These pours are exceptionally unique, expensive, and rare spirits from their expansive collection. The lineup rotates, and is every-changing, ranging from Thomas Handy Rye to Weller 12 Year Bourbon, Jefferson’s Tropical Aged Bourbon, Four Roses LA Private Selection OBSV Bourbon, and Old Cater American Whiskey Batch 12, just to namedrop a few of these baller bottles. WHO/WHAT: Executive Chef Marcus Woodham is turning up the heat and kicking off Summer at The Bower with a “Summer Surf & Turf Lunch” - a delightful two-course lunch special on Friday, June 14th. Guests can enjoy a specially curated menu showcasing seasonal ingredients, meats, and seafood priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). The menu follows:
First Course (choice of..) Clam Bruschetta smoked pancetta, fennel, preserved lemon chimichurri Beef Carpaccio radish, frisee (curly endive), pecorino romano, white truffle & lobster vinaigrette Burrata jumbo lump crab, peaches, basil, chorizo dust, toasted baguette Second Course (choice of..) Petit Filet peakytoe crab raviolo, sauce bearnaise Spicy Mussels pesto, peaches, rose, nduja aioli, fry bread Lobster Salad lil gem lettuce, parmesan, avocado, heirloom tomato, corn, egg, & bacon green goddess dressing Imbibe on seasonal libations from Beverage Director Mickey Mullins while you enjoy your lunch. Ranging from $14-16 per cocktail, enjoy the Mood Ring with vodka, vanilla beam lemonade, and butterfly pea flower; Magazine Margarita with house strawberry tequila, lime, and triple sec; and Kissed by a Rose with vodka, rose syrup, orgeat, lemon, and absinthe spray. WHEN/WHERE: The Summer Surf and Turf lunch will take place on Friday, June 14th, from 11 AM - 1 PM. This will be the only food menu, alongside the bar and wine list, during lunch service. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling 504-582-9738 Chef Nina Compton’s flagship restaurant, Compère Lapin is inviting diners to embark on a culinary tour through the Caribbean in honor of National Caribbean American Heritage Month (June). The month-long series - aptly named Island Hop – will showcase the cuisine of a different Caribbean island each week.
Inspired by Chef Compton’s sister Fiona Compton, a Saint Lucian Caribbean historian, visual artist, and cultural ambassador, the series is set to launch on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and will highlight a different island each week throughout June. “Fiona and I wanted to put this dinner series together so we could shine a light on the typical local cuisine of various islands throughout the Caribbean,” says Compton. “We’re excited to expose customers to the traditions of different regions that are rich in culture through food and cocktails.” In addition to the a la carte menu, the weekly dinners, priced at $60 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), will include three courses, with an optional $25 cocktail pairing curated by recently appointed Bar Lead Erika Flowers. For week one, Compton will spotlight the island of Haiti, whose influx of immigrants from France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Syria, Egypt, and other countries played a significant role in shaping Haitian culture and cuisine. The Haitian-inspired feast will feature Bouillon – a traditional soup with beef, malanga, spinach, plantains, carrots, and dumplings; Griot – seasoned, tender fried pieces of pork served with pikliz, a spicy pickled vegetable condiment; and Pain Mais – Haitian cornbread with coconut and rum. Libations featuring Clairin, Haiti's national spirit, include tropical flavors showing the range of flavors in this country's fruitful history. Additional islands showcased throughout June will include Guyana, Jamaica, and Belize. The Haitian-themed dinner menu will be available during dinner only from Saturday, June 1 - Friday, June 7, 2024. Compère Lapin is located in The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.comperelapin.com or call (504) 599-2119. Tickets to the 3rd annual Dakar NOLA presents Afro Freedom Afro Feast are on sale. The Juneteenth event is set for Sunday, June 16, from 3 – 8 p.m. at Grow Dat Youth Farm in New Orleans City Park. The culinary celebration gathers New Orleans’ finest chefs, cooking over open flames reminiscent of African American ancestors. Juneteenth honors the day when the last African American slaves were freed in 1865.
“Afro Freedom Afro Feast brings us together to commemorate history, celebrate culinary artistry, and inspire our community while supporting the growth of our local youth,” said Chef Mbaye. “I’m excited to celebrate this event for a third year with our guest chefs at Grow Dat Youth Farm.” “As a youth-serving organization committed to equity, solidarity, and love of land, we take pride in the land we steward being used as a space for folks across the African diaspora to commune, to celebrate, and to honor our ancestors on Juneteenth,” says Julia Gables, the farm’s director. Local chefs and restaurateurs including Nina Compton of Compère Lapin and BABs, Charly Pierre of the Haitian restaurant Fritai, Martha Wiggins of Café Reconcile, Prince Lobo of the Ethiopian restaurant Addis NOLA, Kaitlin Guerin of Lagniappe Bakehouse, and Shonda Cross of Chef Shonda’s Fine Dining To-Go will curate a delectable experience, creating a communal feast planting a legacy of unity and respect. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.afrofreedomafrofeast.com/ For the first time ever, Sazerac House whiskey experts will lead a tasting of BTAC whiskeys, which is a series of limited edition and rare whiskeys from the acclaimed Buffalo Trace Distillery, brother homeplace to the Sazerac House. Other events include a celebration of the Sazerac Cocktail’s official cocktail of New Orleans status and a tasting of summer’s best batched cocktails.
Drink & Learn: A Punch Perfect Summer, Friday, June 14th Join for an evening of cocktail exploration as diving into the art of batched cocktails, perfectly suited for summer gatherings. This elevated experience will be led by local Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. Participants will enjoy four iconic cocktails as they discover the secrets behind balancing flavors, selecting quality ingredients, and mastering the art of batching cocktails for entertaining. $45 per guest, includes four cocktails. BTAC Whiskey Grid Tasting, Saturday June 15th and Sunday June 16th, 2024 Indulge in an evening of bourbon exploration, guided by Sazerac House's very own Bourbon Expert, Gregg L. Triche. Embark on a sensory journey through the world of the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection during this exclusive 90-minute tasting experience, timed perfectly for Father’s Day celebration. During the event, guests will be treated to five meticulously selected 3/4 oz pours of some of the most esteemed bourbons, designated as this year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: Sazerac 18 Year Old, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg and Thomas Handy. $175 per guest, includes appetizers and whiskey samples. Sazerac Cocktail Day, Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 In celebration of the day in 2008 that the Sazerac Cocktail was named the official cocktail of New Orleans by the Louisiana State Legislature, guests will experience an elevated museum experience during regular hours and special Sazerac Cocktail Classes featuring Sazerac de Forge Cognac. During this special day, guests will be welcomed into the Sazerac House with a Coffee House cooler before transitioning to special Sazerac Cocktail Day only tastings of the spirits that make the Sazerac Cocktail so special, including: § Peychaud’s Bitters and Peychaud’s Aperitivo Spritz Samples in Peychaud’s Apothecary § Sazerac de Forge Cognac sampling in the Sazerac Cocktail section of the museum § Herbsaint cocktail and Sazerac Rye sampling on level 2 of the museum experience Admission to the Sazerac House will be $10 per guest, Sazerac Cocktail classes will be $45 and include a Sazerac de Forge Cognac Sazerac. Tickets are available online at tickets.sazerachouse.com. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and Miss River have announced a line up of new programs celebrating the installation of a wood-fired oven on the patio, a nod to Chef Alon Shaya’s time as a pizza apprentice in Italy.
The mosaic-tiled oven will serve as an action station for pizza parties akin to the backyard affairs the Shaya’s enjoy hosting in their own home. One pizza is named for Chef Shaya’s pizza mentor Chef Enzo DeSantis. In celebration of these enhancements to Miss River, Chef Enzo will travel to New Orleans from Parma, Italy for a series of events: Pizza Party featuring Chef Enzo the Pizzaiolo Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Join the Shaya’s and Chef Enzo DeSantis for a special evening on the patio featuring a modern Italian aesthetic, aperitivo and a three-course Italian menu. Limited tickets are available on OpenTable for $100 per person, $50 for children ages 12 and under. “Ciao, Enzo!” Festive Friday lunch Friday, May 31 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Since opening, the Festive Friday lunch has become a tradition at Miss River, known amongst locals as the place to kick-off the weekend early with friends. Guests are invited to celebrate the start of summer with a special “Ciao, Enzo!” Festive Friday lunch in Miss River. The Italian-themed lunch will feature live music, Italian spritz cocktails, and wood-fired pizzas by Chef Alon Shaya and Chef Enzo the Pizzaiolo. Table décor packages, including a festive runner, placemat and accessories, are available by calling the restaurant. Reservations are available on OpenTable. “Ciao, Enzo!” Jazz Brunch Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. On the weekends, Miss River’s dining room turns into a social affair with live music and reimagined brunch classics. In celebration of Chef Enzo’s visit, the restaurant will offer wood-fired pizzas as a special on the Miss River Brunch menu. Reservations are available on OpenTable. Kids’ Pizza Classes Thursdays, June 13, and June 20, at 5 p.m. Chef Alon Shaya will lead two pizza-making designed for children ages 4 through 12 years old. Keep your youngest chefs entertained with an introduction to pizza-making while parents enjoy culinary delights and classic cocktails on the patio. Registration for the class is $50 per child and includes one kid-sized pizza and a root beer float. Limited spots are available on OpenTable. For more information on Miss River or to make a reservation, please visit www.missrivernola.com or call 504-434-5701 With only 19 seats available, the intimate and exclusive dinner, crafted by Chef de Cuisine Kathryn Searcy, will feature perfectly prepared dishes paired with vintage wines from Do Ferreiro. The family-style tasting will feature an array of specialty plates not found on the Costera menu, as well as some signature classics. Priced at $95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
First Course Vermouth marinated olives Boquerones on sourdough with olive tapenade Crispy sweetbreads with lemon caper relish Jamon Iberico Second Course Seafood Paella Gulf fish with charred scallion aioli, roasted cauliflower & pepitas Papas bravas Escalivada with roasted summer vegetables Third Course Chef's choice of desserts *Wine pairings forthcoming The Costera wine dinner will occur on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 6:30 PM. For reservations, please call 504-302-2332. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania Street. Costera
The wildly popular coastal Spanish restaurant & bar, and sister location to Northern Italian restaurant Osteria Lupo, Costera offers an enticing Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4PM-6PM. Visitors can enjoy select cocktails ranging from $5-$6, including Basque Terrace with Atxa Rojo, Blanco, or Quilles Rojo Vermouth, tonic, and citrus; Going Back to Kaliwith Fernet Branca, Tempranillo, citrus, and Coca-Cola; Rebujito with La Guita Manzanilla, grapefruit, lime, and soda; The Innocent with Valdespino Fino, lime, and mint; On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink with watermelon, basil, citrus, and cava; and the Costera Dirty Martini with Luksusowa, and house brine blend. Tapas include citrus and vermouth Marinated Olives; Beet Salad with spiced walnuts and Spanish blue cheese; Papas Bravas with aioli and piquillo pepper puree; and beef shank and potato Bombas with aioli and piquillo pepper. All beer and glasses of wine are also half-priced. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania Street. costerarestaurant.com Commons Club Executive Chef Chris Borges highlights a brunch menu of seasonally-inspired dishes rich with influences from the West Coast and the Mediterranean, all with a delightful New Orleans touch at Commons Club. Every Wednesday - Sunday from 9AM-2PM, take part in the bottomless bubbles brunch and relish in the Sweet Potato Buttermilk 9 Drop Doughnut with marshmallow fluff brulee, and toasted pecans maple glaze; Gulf Shrimp & 24 Bayou Cora Grits with New Orleans-style BBQ gulf shrimp, andouille Bayou Cora heirloom grits, corn, and worcestershire sauce; Blueberry and Lemon Waffle - vanilla waffle, blueberry compote sweet lemon ricotta, and powdered sugar; Commons Club Breakfast - bacon or turkey sausage, grits, toast, and two eggs to order; and Mushroom Frittata - roasted assorted mushrooms, tomato truffle essence, farmer’s cheese, and herbs (add smoked salmon for an additional charge). Bottomless bubbles options include mimosas or Veuve Clicquot. The restaurant also offers a variety of specialty cocktails from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard. Commons Club is located at 550 Baronne Street. virginhotels.com/new-orleans/eat-drink/commons-club Beggars Banquet Named after the famous Rolling Stones album, Beggars Banquet is the Lower Garden District’s new American bar and bistro under the direction of the Dilonno family. Chef Michael Dilonno invites guests to savor Pear Toast with sweet ricotta, roasted pears, hot honey and pecans; Steak and Eggs with two eggs, grilled hanger steak, hash browns, hollandaise, and buttermilk biscuits; Get Shorty with boneless short ribs, poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce, and potato hash; Stuffed French Toast with cream cheese and fresh strawberries; Crabby Benny with poached eggs, fresh gulf crab meat, remoulade, English muffin, hollandaise, and potato hash; Banquet Breakfast - two eggs any style, bacon, house sausage, hash browns, and buttermilk biscuit; and Mascarpone Grits. Brunch takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM - 3PM. The restaurant also offers a variety of specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Happy hour is a good time at Beggars Banquet every Wednesday - Sunday from 4PM-6PM at the bar. Delight in $9 cocktails, including Fish House Punch with rum, cognac, peach, lemon, and tea; Lavender Collins with Fords Gin, lavender, lemon, and bubbles; Paloma with tequila, lime, grapefruit, simple syrup, and soda; Negroni with Ford’s Gin, Cocchi Vermouth, and Campari; Parlor Old Fashioned with Old Forester Bourbon, sarsaparilla, and vanilla; and a Cosmo with Lairds Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and lime. $9 bites include Sriracha Cauliflower - lightly battered, tajin, cucumber chips, and greens; Ahi Tuna - 10 spice tuna seared rare, seaweed salad, and wasabi aioli; Fried Green Tomatoeswith burrata, balsamic reduction, baby arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and sea salt; and $12 sandwiches including Crispy Chicken with key lime aioli, hot honey, and Boston lettuce; and Beggars Bahn Mi - char siu pork belly or charred broccolini, house pickles, cucumber, jalapeno, spicy kewpie mayo and cilantro. $7 house wines and $5 beer are also available. Beggars Banquet is located at 1330 Prytania Street. www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com Alma Cafe Helmed by Executive Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo, who was recently named semifinalist for James Beard: Best Chef South 2024, Alma Cafe pays tribute to Chef Melissa’s Honduran heritage and celebrates the Central American culture, food, and music Araujo grew up with. Served daily, Monday - Sunday from 8AM - 3PM, diners can enjoy signature Honduran and modern dishes such as Fritas Hondureñas — fried homemade flour tortillas, refried beans, homemade cream, and queso fresco; Baleada Sencilla with two eggs, refried beans, homemade cream, queso fresco, and avocado served on a homemade flour tortilla. Add choice of chorizo, bacon, mushrooms, pork, brisket (extra charge); Melissa's Pancakes with six small pancakes, homemade crema Fresca, strawberry jam, and powdered sugar; La Louisiane Omelet - choice of lump Louisiana blue crab or shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs goat cheese add or mix both Louisiana blue crab and gulf shrimp; Charlotte Bowl - homemade yogurt, granola, locally sourced berries, seasonal jams, lemon zest, and rose petals; and Celebration of Tomatoes. Alma Cafe also has a variety of killer cocktails by lead mixologist Mark Preston including Alma Cafe’s Chef’s Old Fashioned, Red Rum Paloma, and Smoke Rosemary Negroni Sour. Additionally, visitors can savor an assortment of Honduran coffee. Alma Café is located at 800 Louisa Street in the Bywater neighborhood. eatalmanola.com Birdy’s The charming Instagram-worthy spot serves brunch seven days a week from 8AM-2PM, Monday-Friday, and 8AM - 3PM on Saturday and Sunday. Savor in the Eggs in “Pigatory” with crispy pork belly, sweet peppers, onions, poached egg, and toast; Birdy’s Burger - two smashed patties, crispy onions, aged cheddar, bibb lettuce, tomato, creole aioli, pickles, brioche bun, served with a side salad; Mushroom and Sushi Rice Bowl with lemongrass, house-made kimchi, pickled peppers, carrot, green onion, soft boiled egg, and soy mushroom broth; Bruleed Bananas Foster Waffle with vanilla ice cream, and powdered sugar; and their Brunch Board offers everything you could ever dream of, including donuts, granola, slab bacon, hot coppa, bubble waffle, fruit, seasonal jam, mini cookies, mini pancakes, house syrup, triple crème brie, and soft-boiled eggs. A plethora of brunch cocktails are also on offer, including a rotating Brunch Punch. birdysnola.com The Bower Bar Under the direction of Beverage Director Mickey Mullins, the cocktail program at Bower Bar is one not-to-be-missed, as is the food from Executive Chef Marcus Woodham. Enjoy Happy Hour at the Bower Bar Monday-Friday from 4PM-6PM and sip on $6 house wine and signature cocktails ($5-$7), which include the Classic Martini, Old Fashioned, Paloma, and Frozen Half Pour. Food offerings ($7-$12) include discounted charcuterie plates, cheese plates, cacio e pepe, Bower potatoes, spicy scallop arancini, whipped feta, and truffle bread. The Bower Bar is located in the Framework Building at 1320 Magazine Street. www.thebowernola.com Tujague’s Serving authentic New Orleans cuisine, Tujague’s is the birthplace of the tradition we now know as brunch. Diners can indulge in brunch highlights from Executive Chef Gus Martin, which include Shrimp and Grits - pan seared gulf shrimp simmered in a New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, served over stone ground grits; Gulf Shrimp Remoulade with fried green tomato, pickled red onion, chopped boiled egg, and baby greens; Eggs Madison with chorizo sausage, onion, potatoes and cheddar cheese hash, topped with fried eggs and chimichurri; and Tujague's Chicken Biscuit - fried chicken thigh glazed with Crystal honey sauce, served on a buttermilk biscuit with country gravy. Tujague’s also offers an unbeatable $22 bottomless mimosa deal. Brunch is available Friday from 11AM - 2:30PM; Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-2:30 PM. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street. tujaguesrestaurant.com Compere Lapin Compere Lapin - the Caribbean-meets-Louisiana restaurant offers a delectable Sunday Brunch from 10:30AM - 2PM. Starters include Tater Tots with crème fraiche and caviar; the famed CL Buttermilk Biscuits with jam and whipped ricotta; a Bagel with tuna tartare, Calabrian cream cheese, and soft herbs; Deviled Egg Toast with bacon chili crunch and greens; and Vanilla Brulèed Grapefruit. Mains include Pork Belly Hash with roasted vegetables; Hot Fire Chicken with biscuits and pickles; French Toast with chantilly cream and rum caramel; Gulf Shrimp and Grits with sauce Creole; and Croque Madame with pimento cheese, hand, and eggs. Guests can end on a sweet note with Nina’s signature Bread Pudding with bananas foster, buttermilk ice cream; and Mango Crème Brûlée with coconut and berries. Enjoy boozy brunch offerings like Sur-prise Me and Flowers for Jackie. A Bottomless Brunch Punch is also on offer for $25 per person. Compere Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street. comperelapin.com |
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