Toups Family Meal (TFM), Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups’ 501c3 non-profit dedicated to eradicating food insecurity in New Orleans, is proudly hosting its second annual Christmas Dinner Drive on Saturday, December 21st. Delivering free Christmas Dinner meal boxes to 2,000 New Orleanians, Isaac, Amanda and their team of volunteers are working hard to ensure a warm and joyful holiday season for those who need it most.
That Saturday, from 2 PM - 5 PM, volunteer delivery drivers will drive across New Orleans to deliver box meals containing all the fixings for a festive Christmas feast: A whole chicken, along with classic sides like collard greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and pie for dessert. While this is the second drive for the non-profit, it will be the first time that the meals are delivered directly to those in need. Isaac and Amanda are seeking funds to continue their wonderful efforts and supply even more families with meals. To support this heartfelt initiative, donate by clicking here. To register as a volunteer driver, click here. Follow Toups Family Meal on social media @toupsfamilymeal WHEN/WHERE: The Toups Family Meal Christmas Dinner Drive will begin at the TFM distribution facility, located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. The drivers will depart on Saturday, December 21st at 2 PM and distribute throughout the city until 5 PM. What's on at NOMA in the upcoming weeks:
Wednesday, December 11, 12:30 pm: Gallery Talk with Curator Brian Piper Timed with the annual PhotoNOLA festival, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs, Prints, and Drawings Brian Piper leads a discussion about the exhibition Show & Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text. Drawn from NOMA’s permanent collection, the exhibition explores the intersection between photography and written language, from photography’s invention to the present day. Free with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. https://noma.org/event/gallery-121124/ Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 pm: Ideas in Glass with Artists Gene Koss and Deborah Czeresko In celebration of the exhibition Sand, Ash, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art, the museum is hosting studio glass artists Gene Koss and Deborah Czeresko in conversation with exhibition curator Mel Buchanan in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts. Gene Koss founded the glass art program at Tulane University nearly fifty years ago and served as its head until his 2024 retirement. A graduate of Tulane’s glass program under Koss, Czeresko brought her artistic voice in glass to a wider audience as the winner of the inaugural season of Netflix’s Blown Away in 2019. Free with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. https://noma.org/event/glass-panel-koss-and-czeresko/ Wednesday, December 18, 12:30 pm: Gallery Talk on Conservation Ingrid Seyb, NOMA’s Conservator of Objects, leads a conversation about works in the exhibition Sand, Ash, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art, which presents nearly 300 objects representing over 4,000 years of world history through the medium of glass. Free with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. https://noma.org/event/gallery-talk-121824/ Wednesday, December 18, 6 pm: Elders Sacred Talk Series Each program in the Elders Sacred Talk Series, produced in partnership with the Congo Square Preservation Society, spotlights prolific elder New Orleanians, celebrating the lives they lead while providing the opportunity for visitors to learn firsthand about the impact they’ve had on our city. The series is part of NOMA’s Art Thrives initiative, which presents creative aging programs to support visitors ages 55 and up, including art-making workshops and platforms for older adults to share their experiences with audiences of all ages. Free with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All initiative. https://noma.org/event/elders-sacred-talk-series-121824/ The Peacock Room is thrilled to host a special event on Thursday, December 5, celebrating the end of Prohibition and the arrival of the Roaring Twenties. Headlining the evening will be the soulful R&B duo Da Lovebirds, along with an extraordinary guest performer — Anaïs St. John.
Da Lovebirds, the husband-and-wife duo of Robin Barnes and Pat Casey, bring a sultry, intimate vibe that will marry well with the music of the Roaring 20s, as will Anaïs' jazz-infused stylings. It’s a celebration perfectly suited for the Peacock Room. The cocktail bar will also serve dishes from Half Dozen Oysters on Ice to the Peacock Smash Burger. Cocktails include the Jade Dragon and Another Place and Time with a slightly smoky scotch with nutty notes and rounded out with the sweetness of sherry. Peacock Room also offers unique holiday cocktails through New Year’s Eve. These include the Helekalikimaka, made with rum, apricot, yuzu curacao, spiced oolong orgeat, and lime. The Glitter End served in an ornament, features Bacardi Ocho, Tattersall Apple Pommeau, spiced cranberry, lemon, and glitter, of course, Deck the Halls, made with vodka, amaretto, creme de cacao, cream, and sprinkles. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at peacockroomnola.com. WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 8 - 10 p.m. WHERE: Peacock Room | Kimpton Hotel Fontenot Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans has announced the debut of its inaugural Spirited Tea at the Chandelier Bar. Combining festive flavors with a lively atmosphere, this unique tea-inspired cocktail and dining experience offers a fresh twist on the traditional afternoon tea.
With Chandelier Bar as the shimmering backdrop, the Spirited Tea provides guests with an unforgettable afternoon of sipping and socializing. Chandelier Bar’s resident DJ will provide the soundtrack, creating an upbeat vibe while guests enjoy a modern, tea-inspired menu of sweet and savory bites, including a Mini Crab Roll, Baba au Rhum with Black Tea Syrup, Gougère with Raclette Fondue, Spicy Tuna Puri, Potato Pave with Beef Tartare, and Baklava Stuffed Dates. Included in the experience, guests will also choose one cocktail from a curated list of tea-infused cocktails, including:
Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mr. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.
A Christmas Carol can be seen in a limited run from December 4th to 15th at the Loyola Marquette Theater. Evening performances are at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now - click here Gris-Gris and Saint John restaurants are excited to announce their annual Mangé Loa Holiday Menus – available December 1–24 at both restaurants (dinner service only). Mangé Loa – meaning ‘the feeding of the Gods’ – is a Haitian Voodoo ceremony and large annual feasting of the gods (‘loa’) featuring a variety of animal offerings, drinks, desserts and more. This holiday menu aims to encompass the many different cultures that shape our local cuisine as we welcome friends and family for the holidays.
Saint John Price: $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35) Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 381-0385. Menu:
Price: : $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35) Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 272-0241. Menu:
King Brasserie & Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot will join in the New Orleans tradition of Réveillon, offering a special four-course meal highlighting King Brasserie’s appreciation for Gulf seafood, seasonal ingredients and French flavors often found in this holiday feast. This year, King's Réveillon menu, priced at $65 per person, will be available from December 1 through December 25 during dinner hours.
The menu has been carefully curated by Executive Chef Samuel Peery and his team to capture the essence of this cherished New Orleans celebration. The meal will begin with an Escargot 'Casino' – a Réveillon classic featuring Benton's bacon, garlic and parsley butter, and crispy breadcrumbs. For the second course, guests will enjoy a Gulf Seafood Gumbo with crispy oyster and Louisiana rice. The third course presents a decadent duo of Braised Short Rib & Seared Scallops, served with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and a hazelnut gremolata. To conclude the meal on a sweet note, diners will indulge in Pastry Chef Lanna Talley’s Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée with tahini, cardamom, pomegranate, and caramelized white chocolate. King Brasserie, along with Peacock Room, will be featuring special holiday cocktails available now through New Year’s Eve. King’s holiday cocktails include the Jingle Bell Mingle, Papa Noel and a Mulled Wine with a house blend of wine, mulling spices, brandy and spiced rum. They also offer vintage library flights of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge for something extra special. Reservations for Réveillon are recommended and can be made online at kingbrasserieandbar.com. Chef Edgar Caro and co-owner Antonio Mata are thrilled to announce Brasa Downtown in Canal Place will reopen for Friday lunch starting on November 29 at noon. The new Friday lunch menu includes appetizers of tuna ceviche, empanadas, and short rib mac and cheese. Three salads are featured: lechuga, remolacha, and Caesar, and chicken, skirt steak, shrimp, or crabmeat ravigote can be added. Entrees include a Brasa burger, pescado, choripan, and camarones al ajillo. Chef Edgar also includes items from the grill: entraña, picanha, entraña gruesa, lomo fino, bife de chorizo, and ojo de bife. Several side dishes can round out a full meal, including al gratin, aligot, parmesano fries, grilled carrots, broccolini, and mushrooms al ajillo. Reservations can be made online at BrasaSteak.com/Downtown. For more information or to make reservations for groups of over eight people, please call (504) 371-5553.
Tonight's dinner (Wed 20th Nov) series raises money for rebuilding efforts in Asheville, NC. On the menu:
Chicken & Rice Dumpling pineapple chow chow, fresno chile, nori by CHEF SOPHINA UONG, MISTER MAO Wood Fired Octopus aguachile, Mawi cool ranch chips by CHEF BRETT MONTELEONE, HUFFT MARCHAND HOSPITALITY Pork Belly braised Greens, persimmon agrodolce by CHEF JARED HEIDER, JUNIORS ON HARRISON Pollo Asado sofrito marinated chicken by CHEF WILFREDO AVELAR, MAWI TORTILLA Falooda chia, sev, pomegranate, azteca chocolate gelato by CHEF SOPHINA UONG Tickets are $100 per guest + tax, which includes four courses and one Cathead Satsuma Vodka welcome cocktail. Additional beverages to be charged a la carte pricing. Ticket price does not include gratuity. All ticket sales are final (no refunds). Book here Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans invites families to start a new holiday tradition during Beignets with Santa at Miss River. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon beginning November 30, guests can celebrate the magic of the season with delicious food, holiday fun, and an unforgettable encounter with Santa Claus.
The event offers a two-course brunch for adults and children alike. Each adult ticket includes one cocktail alongside a brunch menu featuring some of Miss River’s signature dishes. To start, adults can select from appetizers like Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs with Paddlefish Caviar or an Oyster Patty with shiitake mushrooms and truffles. Entrée selections include Buttermilk-Fried Chicken and Biscuit with dipping sauces, decadent Pain Perdue with bananas and pecans, and classic Shrimp & Grits with Anson Mills corn grits. For more details and the complete brunch menu, visit Miss River’s website. Children (12 and under) can enjoy a two-course brunch of their own and have fun at a special Beignet Bar with do-it-yourself toppings like chocolate sauce, sprinkles, and candy. |
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