 Peacock Room will be hosting a special Decadence Brunch on Sunday, September 3, to celebrate the annual Labor Day weekend gathering with delicious brunch bites and drinks and a sing-along show from one of New Orleans most beloved drag queens and her krewe at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot. The magnificent Kookie Baker and friends with special guest Ben Childress on piano and vocals will perform from 10 a.m. until the Southern Decadence Parade begins at 2 p.m., giving attendees a fun way to kick-off the celebration.
Brunch service will start earlier, at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. Patrons will delight in brunch favorites like the Peacock Brunch Tower, which comes with buttermilk biscuits & jam, bourbon sticky buns, shaved prosciutto di Parma, pimento cheese, truffle deviled eggs, bread pudding French toast & cherry cane syrup, and fresh berries. The menu has plenty of other dishes to impress with the Louisiana Crawfish Benedict, Chef Lanna’s Biscuit Board, Croque Monsieur, and more. The Peacock Room cocktail menu will also be available with drinks like All Ships Rise with Pineapple Rum, Aveze, house-made Habanero, and Queen of the Rodeo, a dazzling concoction of bold flavors of Grey Goose L’Orange, Trakal, Alma Quinquina, lime cordial, and cranberry. And for every Queen of the Rodeo cocktail purchased, $1 from the sale will go toward supporting the life-saving work of The Trevor Project. Through a year-round partnership with The Trevor Project, guests who book a stay at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot using the Trevor Project rate code will get 15% off the best flexible rate and donate $10 per night to this important nonprofit providing 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth. The Decadence Brunch is free to attend, with food and beverages for purchase. Reservations are recommended for everyone interested in attending. WHEN: Sunday, September 3, 2023 Brunch service: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Performances: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Peacock Room at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot 501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 To make a reservation or find out more information about Peacock Room, visit PeacockRoomNola.com You can also follow on Instagram and Facebook @peacockroomnola for future updates about cocktails, dishes, partnerships, pop-ups and more.  As Summer comes to an end, Tujague’s - the iconic dining destination and second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans is excited to host a Rosè All Day Luncheon, a rosè themed three-course lunch created by Executive Chef Gus Martin. Priced at $46 per person, guests can indulge in classic Creole cuisine, along with specially priced rosè by-the-glass, by-the-bottle and themed cocktails. The menu follows:
1st Course choice of... Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Tujague's House Salad 2nd Course choice of... BBQ Shrimp & Grits Gulf Fish Amandine Pan Roasted Airline Chicken Breast Grilled Petite Filet Mignon 3rd Course choice of... New Orleans Bread Pudding Crème Brûlée *Don’t forget to don your best pink outfit WHEN/WHERE: Rosè All Day Luncheon will take place on Friday, August 25th. Reservations can be made on OpenTable and is available anytime between 11 AM and 2:30 PM. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street. For additional information visit https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/.  This summer, in conjunction with Copeland’s of New Orleans’ momentous 40th anniversary, the locally-based restaurant offers “Summer Shareables.” The menu was crafted for guests to choose four shareable courses for $40, which allows you to share with two or share with a few. Choose one starter, two entrees, and a dessert from Copeland’s Summer Shareables menu.
“We are incredibly grateful to our guests and the community for their support over the last 40 years,” said Al Copeland, Jr. “This special menu is our way of expressing our gratitude and sharing our passion for food with those who have been loyal and new guests who want a taste of our culinary creations. The menu gives everyone a chance to mix-n-match, to try something new and enjoy their favorites with family and friends. Copeland’s of New Orleans focuses on high-quality ingredients, supporting local vendors, creative dishes, and warm hospitality. We look forward to continuing to create many more memorable moments with our guests!” First Course: Kickoff the Flavor Kickoff the culinary journey with a classic Copeland’s dish or a light salad. Starters include Artichoke & Spinach Dip; Bayou Broccoli®, an original since 1983; or Large Penthouse Salad®. Second and Third Course: Mix-n-Match Favorites Choose two entrees which include Shrimp & Tasso Pasta, an original since 1983; Chicken Parmesan; Jambalaya Pasta, an original since 1983; Blackened Trio, Shrimp or Catfish Po-Boy; Copeland Burger, an original since 1983;. Fourth Course: A Sweet Celebration No celebration is complete without dessert. For dessert, guests can choose 40th Anniversary Chantilly Cheesecake, Homemade Brownie Deluxe A La Mode, or Rum Cream Bread Pudding. The Summer Shareables menu is available at Copeland’s of New Orleans Louisiana locations or can be ordered online for pickup or delivery at copelandstogo.com. For more information, please visit www.copelandsofneworleans.com, www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com, or www.noleevents.com.  Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and Chef Donald Link announce the return of Chemin à la Mer’s wildly popular Oyster Hour. Oyster Hour takes place seven days a week from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Oyster Bar, in the Purple Grackle Bar, and on the Terrace, all located on the fifth floor of Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans overlooking the Mississippi River.
Chef Link offers a rotating variety of $2 oysters, including the Gulf Coast favorite Murder Point oysters from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, paired with $10 glasses of wine and spritzes selected by Chemin’s sommelier, Emily Kitzmiller. In addition to raw oysters, an all-day raw bar menu is available featuring Tuna Crudo with snow peas, mint and sauce chien; peel and eat Steamed Louisiana Shrimp; and an Ora King Salmon Ceviche with cucumber, red onion, lime, mint, and chiles. Chemin à la Mer is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are available on OpenTable, by phone at 504-434-5898, and by email at cheminalamer.neworleans@fourseasons.com. Follow along on Instagram @CheminalaMer and @FSHotelNewOrleans.  MISTER MAO TO HOST LITTLE MAO BBQ MONDAYS WITH LOCAL GUEST CHEFS
Mister Mao, Uptown New Orleans’ tropical roadhouse with creative, “inauthentic” food and killer cocktails is excited to announce Little Mao BBQ Mondays, an exciting lineup of mouthwatering global BBQ nights with guest chefs from some of NOLA’s top restaurants. Highlighting unique BBQ dishes and Mister Mao favorites, foodies and hospitality professionals can enjoy unique and delectable dishes every Monday from 5PM-9 PM. Priced to show love to industry professionals, the chef lineup features: August 7th - Mexican BBQ Night with Galaxie Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of Mexican flavors under the guidance of Galaxie’s Chef Pablo Reyes. Delight in Mixiotes de Pollo, a traditional Mexican Barbecue featuring chicken marinated in authentic Mexican chilies, wrapped in a banana leaf or pouch and steamed to perfection. Savor the rich flavors of Cochinita Pibil, slow-cooked pork with achiote chile sauce wrapped in banana leaves. Complete your culinary adventure with Oaxaca Black Beans and a refreshing street corn salad. August 14th - Asian BBQ Potluck Take part in Asian BBQ Potluck Club, a collaboration between Chef Hieu Than of Kin for Din and Mister Mao’s very own Sophina Uong. Enjoy Betel Leaf Lamb with herby chili pepper jelly; Chicken Fried Catfish Nuggets with ras al hangout caramel fish sauce; Meat on Sticks with Khmer beef, lemongrass, turmeric, and hot-ass chilies; Khmer Grilled Corn with coconut milk, palm sugar, fish sauce and scallion, and Pandan Milk with jackfruit, lychee, mango, coconut, and New Orleans ice. August 21st - Ethiopian BBQ by ADDIS Nola Discover the vibrant flavors of Ethiopia brought to you by Chef Prince Lobo of ADDIS Nola. Relish in the Marmita Shrimp with spiced honey shrimp; Awaze Ribs with 12 spice Berbere and red wine glazed; Sinig with blistered peppers, and don't miss the Gomen, a traditional collard greens dish enriched with spinach. August 28th - Alabama BBQ from Chef Nathan Barfield of Turkey and The Wolf End August with a bang with Chef Nathan Barfield of Turkey and the Wolf on August 28th. Enjoy some Alabama BBQ staples such as the Smoked chicken wings with pineapple habanero white BBQ sauce; Spare ribs with potato salad and banana pudding. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas Street. For more information, visit https://www.mistermaonola.com/, or call (504) 345-2056. Reservations can be made on Resy.  Some options for Coolinary week!
Compere Lapin: Situated in the Warehouse Arts District, Compére Lapin - helmed by acclaimed Chef Nina Compton - invites guests to enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu for $45 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). Start your meal with a choice of Smoked Fish Dip with pickles and seeded lavash; Apple & Mirliton Salad with mango-herb vinaigrette; or Baby Lettuces with tomato vinaigrette. Main course options include Fried Chicken with jerk honey butter and coconut grits; Ricotta Gnocchi with blackened Summer vegetables; and Brown-Stewed Gulf Seafood with cilantro rice. Dessert options include Mango Crème Brûlée with coconut and lime and Bread Pudding with cashew, rum caramel, and brûléed banana. Compere Lapin is located at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street. http://comperelapin.com/. Jack Rose: The lively restaurant located inside the Garden District’s Pontchartrain Hotel will participate in COOLinary for the first time, featuring dinner and brunch menus created by award-winning Chef/Owner Brian Landry. Priced at $50 per person, a three-course prix fixe dinner starts with Calabrian Chili and Fennel Sausage with rapini pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano, and ciabatta, followed by Linguini Frutti Di Mare with clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron broth. End on a sweet and refreshing note with Cool for Summer, composed of lemon ice cream and watermelon-basil consommé. Jack Rose will also feature a COOLinary brunch menu for $50 per person. Enjoy the Calabrian Chili and Fennel Sausage, Crab Cake Benedict with poached eggs and Creole hollandaise, and Cool for Summer dessert. Brunch is available Saturday & Sunday, and dinner is available Wednesday - Saturday. Jack Rose is located at 2031 St. Charles Avenue. https://www.jackroserestaurant.com/. Tujague’s: The second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s COOLinary menu will feature a three-course prix fixe menu for $49 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Start with the choice of Caprese Salad with Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, sweet onion, and balsamic drizzle; Chicken & Andouille Gumbo with Louisiana popcorn rice; or New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp with grilled French bread. Mains include Gulf Oyster and Tasso Pappardelle with spinach, smoked tomatoes, and tarragon Chardonnay cream sauce; Pork Schnitzel with spaetzle, pickled summer vegetables, and creole mustard demi-glace; and Grilled Gulf Pompano with chaurice sausage croquettes, pico de gallo, and lemon butter sauce. End your dinner with a tasty dessert choice of either Blueberry Cobbler with spiced crumble topping and vanilla bean ice cream, or a classic Crème Brûlée. The COOLinary menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur Street in the French Quarter. https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/. The Bower (pictured): Located in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, The Bower will feature a three-course prix fixe menu available Monday - Saturday for $49 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Starter choices include Whipped Feta with house pickles and grilled baguette; Crispy Pork Belly with pickles, peach BBQ sauce, frisée, sunflower seeds, and oregano; and "Chicken Fried" Bay Scallops with spicy corn sauce gribiche. Mains feature a choice of Confit Chicken Quarter with heirloom cherry tomato, sweet corn, summer peppers, local goat cheese, and oregano vinaigrette; Spicy Ground Shrimp Spaghetti with oven-dried tomato, aged balsamic vinegar, parmesan, and breadcrumbs; and Braised Short Ribs with crispy new potatoes, summer pepper piperade, torched Spanish blue cheese Glacage. For dessert, enjoy the choice of Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Luxardo cherry and rum sauce or Flourless Chocolate Cake with salted caramel and whipped cream cheese. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street. www.thebowernola.com. Birdy’s Behind The Bower: Dining at Birdy’s is always a good option. The charming Instagram-worthy spot will highlight a two-course lunch menu offered Monday - Friday for $25 per person (does not include beverage, tax or gratuity). Starter options include the choice of Blueberry Avocado Salad with arugula, blueberries, radish, avocado, cherry tomatoes, chia seeds, toasted walnuts, and honey white balsamic; Chai Spiced Chia Pudding with toasted coconut, macerated berries, and cacao nibs. Mains include the Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Hook’s White Cheddar, chevre, fig jam, balsamic caramelized onions, and served with a choice of a side salad or house-made tots; and Fried Soft Shell Crab with cornmeal-crusted buster crab, farm tomato salad, green goddess dressing, and caper remoulade. Birdy’s Behind The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine Street. https://birdysnola.com/.  Review by Pippy Calmar
Twelve Mile Limit is a great spot for getting everyone together. There are delicious pop-ups in the kitchen for the foodie, fundraisers for the activist, dance parties for the fairy with endless energy, and trivia nights for the nerd. The Mid-City haunt is decorated with local bands’ concert art, old signs, a pride flag, and koozies that line the ceiling for sound absorption and flair. It feels like walking into your cool older cousin’s college apartment from the early 1990s. The quirkiest bit that truly makes me smile is the bathroom with 2 heads next to each other… 12ML’s rotating events are perfect for date nights: open mic comedy on Mondays, karaoke on Thursdays, and various (often queer) dance parties most weekends. A burlesque show was the perfect midweek pick-me-up on a recent Tuesday night. I always try to make it out for sexy bingo (last Saturday of the month) and trivia (Wednesdays at 8). In addition to craft cocktails, they have delicious non-alcoholic options too, including some locally-made THC seltzers which are my favorite. Every night they have $5 classic cocktails and there’s always a new $3 brunch punch on Sundays before noon. There’s a kitchen on site, with Third Wheel as the main tenant. Third Wheel’s delightful bar bites are right on brand. They make the freshest, tastiest salads that you would never expect from a dive bar– highly, highly recommend! The prices are such that you can order the whole menu, try each dish, and share with your friends/partners/metamours. Chow down with Third Wheel (W and F evenings; Sunday brunch), Milkfish on Thursdays, and Big Little Kitchen on Mondays. Apart from great vibes, tasty cocktails, and fun events, Twelve Mile Limit also does good. Since opening in 2010, 12ML has been a hub for progressive causes: they've held phone banks to support local policy changes and hosted Planned Parenthood for sex ed trivia. Recently, 12ML partnered with Lift Louisiana for a dance party fundraiser for bodily autonomy and abortion access. Every Friday, $1 from their $5 classic daiquiris goes to charity (like the New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter). Pro tip: if you've got more go-cups than you need, save up your 12ML go-cups to return in exchange for drink credits: 50 cents per cup, no limit or expiration. Do you want to review your favorite local spot? Email outalldaynola@gmail.com - we'll send you some swag if we publish it!  This July, in conjunction with Copeland’s of New Orleans’ 40th anniversary year, the locally-based restaurant will celebrate National Cheesecake Day (July 30) with a special “over-the-top” promotion leading up to the day. Copeland’s will reveal a mystery cheesecake topping each week beginning July 10, with a finale special, “Buy One Cheesecake, Get One Free,” from July 30 – August 1.
“My dad, Big Al, loved cheesecake; that’s why he created Al’s Creole Cheesecake, a homemade whipped, creamy, melt in your mouth cheesecake with pecan crust. The crust was derived from the 1983 original menu item, the Pecan Pie,” said Al Copeland, Jr. “I love that we can pay homage to my dad and our 1983 menu while building anticipation each week with this promotion. I invite you to bring in your family and friends because it’s a great excuse to get out of the heat and enjoy some cool temperatures inside while celebrating the last few weeks of summer.” Follow Copeland’s on Facebook or Instagram to watch as they unveil the weekly toppings leading up to National Cheesecake Day. Read our review of Secrets of a Tastemaker.  Compere Lapin
Helmed by Chef Nina Compton, brunch at Compere Lapin (pictured) is unparalleled. Named Food & Wine’s “40 Most Important Restaurants of the Past 40 Years,” the restaurant recently brought back Sunday brunch, where locals and visitors can enjoy Compton’s Caribbean-meets-Louisiana cuisine from 10:30 AM - 2PM. Starters include Tater Tots with crème fraiche and caviar; and the famed CL Buttermilk Biscuits with jam and whipped ricotta. Main plates include Fried Chicken with biscuits and hot honey; Shrimp & Grits with Creole sauce; and French Toast with Chantilly cream and rum caramel. Guests can end on a sweet note with Churros and spiced chocolate sauce; Bread Pudding with stewed local berries, Chantilly cream, and mint; and Mango Crème Brûlée with coconut and berries. Enjoy boozy brunch offerings like Last Stag with Union Mezcal, German amaro, Luxardo maraschino, and lime; It takes 2 to Mango with Szechuan-Infused Cheramie rum, apricot liqueur, Braulio, mango, and lime. A Bottomless Brunch Punch is also on offer for $20. The full menu can be viewed at www.comperelapin.com. Mister Mao It’s always a fun time at Mister Mao. Known for its “inauthentic” global cuisine and ever-changing menu so you’ll never get bored, dishes from the chuckwagon roving cart include Mister Mao’s famed Kashmiri Chile Fried Chicken with ancho, Arbol chilies, Szechuan, cumin, black salt lime cream, and poor man's pink pineapple; Ginger Salad with peanuts, crunchy bits and seeds, currants, serrano pepper, and sour sauce; Bacon Scramble with scallion, ginger, and provolone; and Gulf Shrimp Dumplings with Thai red curry, chile oil, and arugula, to name a few. Sweet delights include Strawberry Balsamic Gelato with condensed milk and Peanut Butter Flan. Brunch libations include The Walk of Shame with vodka, passionfruit, rose water and lemon, and Daddy Issues with bourbon, amaro, Combier, and cherry. Brunch is available every Sunday 10AM – 2PM. Updated brunch menus can be found at https://www.mistermaonola.com/. Jack Rose Chef/Owner Brian Landry never disappoints with the indulgent brunch offerings at Jack Rose. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 2PM, relish in dishes like the Duck & Andouille Gumbo with popcorn rice; Chicken + Waffles with maple and cane syrup; Eggs In Purgatory - perfectly-cooked eggs nestled in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage and served with a crispy grilled baguette; and Poisson en Papillote with crab boil butter, fingerling potatoes, and charred corn. No brunch is complete without mimosas! Choose from a variety of Specialty Mimosas with flavors such as passion fruit, prickly pear, or guava. The full menu can be viewed at https://www.jackroserestaurant.com/brunch. Birdy’s Behind The Bower Birdy’s Behind the Bower serves brunch seven days a week from 8AM-2PM Monday through Friday, and 8AM - 3PM on Saturday and Sunday. Egg lovers can enjoy Huevos Rancheros with two eggs any style, black beans, slow-simmered chicken in adobo, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado and lime crema; and Truffle Crab Mac Skillet with smoked gouda, black truffle, sweet peas, brown butter breadcrumbs, orecchiette pasta, roasted Maggie's mushrooms, and poached egg. 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. Guests can also savor the taste of Louisiana with a flavorful Crawfish Cake topped with pepper jack cheese and spicy crab boil aioli, served with refreshing dill slaw and apple cider vinaigrette. A plethora of brunch cocktails is also available, including Bottomless Mimosas and a variety of Brunch Punch flavors. The full menu can be viewed at https://birdysnola.com/menu. Tujague’s The second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s serves up authentic and bold New Orleans cuisine. Diners can indulge in brunch highlights which include their famous Shrimp and Grits with pan-seared gulf shrimp simmered in a New Orleans-style BBQ sauce and served over stone ground grits; Gulf Shrimp Remoulade with fried green tomato, pickled red onion, chopped boiled egg, and baby greens; Croque Madame with toasted brioche layered with sliced ham and gruyere cheese, topped with a fried egg, and served with Mornay; and Cochon de Lait Benedict with buttermilk biscuits, topped with cochon de lait pork, poached eggs and sauce Choron, served with haricot vert. Tujague’s also offers unbeatable drink specials, including $18 bottomless mimosas. Brunch is available Friday from 11AM - 2:30PM; Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-2:30PM. The full menu can be viewed at https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/.  Enjoy a curated menu from award-winning Chef Brian Landry
WHO/WHAT: Known for its acclaimed cuisine, bustling atmosphere, and top-notch service, Jack Rose brings an eclectic and exciting dining experience to New Orleans’ Garden District. Under the direction of Chef/Owner Brian Landry, the renowned culinary institution has just announced a very special four-course Dinner and Brunch Menu available during New Orleans’ annual booze fest that takes place each July. The cuisine at Jack Rose showcases a mix of New Orleans’ craveable Italian, French, and Spanish dishes with a unique spin. Each course showcases Chef Landry's culinary artistry, featuring a harmonious blend of premium ingredients and delightful flavors. Priced at $65 per person with an optional cocktail pairing, menu follows: First Course Foie Gras Torchon Roasted Figs Second Course Tagliatelle and Crab English Peas, Corn, Fennel, Brodo Third Course Halibut Broken Tapenade, Fregola Fourth Course Affogato Almond biscotti ice cream, espresso martini WHEN/WHERE: The four-course specialty menu will be available during dinner and Brunch from July 26th - July 30th. Dinner is available Wednesday — Saturday from 5 pm - 10 pm, and brunch is available Saturday & Sunday from 11 am-2 pm. Reservations can be made HERE. For more information, please call (504)323-1500. Jack Rose is located at 2031 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. |
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