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In support of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), the non-profit is thrilled to announce that they are in their fundraising era alongside Children’s Hospital New Orleans (CHNOLA) to raffle two sets of two suite tickets to Taylor Swift’s October 26 Eras concert in New Orleans. Two separate drawings will be held – September 13 and September 20 – each selecting one winner to receive a set of two suite tickets for each raffle. All proceeds will directly benefit TOTCF and CHNOLA, additional details and a link to purchase tickets may be found on the dedicated raffle page.
“Following our wildly successful annual Tales of the Cocktail® 2024 conference, we couldn’t be more honored to partner with Children’s Hospital New Orleans on this fun and impactful fundraising effort,” said Tales of the Cocktail Foundation CEO Eileen Wayner. “We are thrilled to welcome Taylor Swift to the Crescent City with New Orleans’ globally recognized hospitality, and send two lucky raffle winners and their guests to enjoy her show.” With a limited number of raffle tickets available, participants are encouraged to act now to purchase by visiting Tales of the Cocktail’s raffle page to purchase and enter.  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.  NOLA Motorsports Park has announced its inaugural Balloon Glow & Laser Show on May 31 and June 1, beginning at 5 p.m (this has been rescheduled from a previous event cancellation due to weather).
The family event promises a weekend filled with fun, entertainment, and the unique experience of hot air balloon rides. Taking place across the 30-acre facility, the outdoor festival will host an array of fun for all ages. Tickets can be purchased now at nolamotor.com/events/the-balloon-glow-laser-show/ and locals can use a special discount with promo code NOLA5 for $5 off ADULT tickets.  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.
Saturday, May 25th
 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. |
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