Category: New Orleans
Winter Restaurant Weeks 2012 – Our Big List!
Here’s our list of fantastic restaurant week celebrations across the country for 2012. Just when the winter doldrums have set in, cities across the country want to entice you to get off the couch and experience some memorable meals with friends. Restaurant weeks typically offer 3 course lunches and dinners at a fraction of the [...]
Stately Historic Inns for Warm Weather Getaways
If you do decide a warm weather escape is in order, you may want to think about staying at a historical inn. You’ll not only get a chance to bask in the soothing rays of sunshine but also under the shadow of stunning Victorian, Georgian and Greek Revival architecture. It’s postcard perfect. Consider these charming options:
Garlic Soup a New Orleans Classic
We were staying at the Dauphine Orleans Hotel on Dauphine St. just across the street from the famous Bayona Restaurant. A leafy courtyard first attracted us as we strolled past; the adjacent old stone house had been converted into a restaurant. Only later did I realize that this was THE Bayona, one of the relative newcomers on a short list of five star places, tucked snugly and alphabetically after Antoine’s and Anraud’s and followed by the redoubtable Brennan’s.
Grab A Taste of Mardi Gras Near You
Just because you couldn’t jet down to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year doesn’t mean you should miss all the fun. Why not head out this weekend for some great NOLA cuisine close to home? We’ve found a great article written by the folks at The Daily Meal that reveals restaurants across the [...]
Discovering Victorian Splendor & Decadent Cuisine in New Orleans
We’re excited to introduce you to our friend, Isabel, a well-traveled food writer. Isabel recently visited some wonderful Victorian mansions and plantations in New Orleans and has shared her trip report with us. Don’t miss the recipe at the end – Enjoy! Ah, New Orleans, NOLA, the Big Easy, the Crescent City. Even though it [...]
