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Festival News
/ 7 days agoA new bar opens inside the former Milan Lounge, with affordable cocktails and a familiar spirit
When it was announced that the former Milan Lounge would reopen as a cocktail bar, it touched off a local furor...
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Festival News
/ 1 week agoHere are New Orleans restaurants that closed in 2025, plus the latest on what’s replacing them
In many cases, new restaurants are stepping into their place, ready to bring something fresh to New Orleans diners.Read More
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Festival News
/ 1 week agoWhere to find New Orleans-made candy, chocolate, pralines and more for foodie gifts
From cookies and candy to classic Commander’s Palace dishes, these items can be delivered to your loved one’s doorstep.Read More
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Festival News
/ 1 week agoHere are the 5 best new restaurants in Baton Rouge this year
Out of 40 new restaurants in Baton Rouge, we narrowed down our favorites. See our list.Read More
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoI stood in line for my chance to get Dong Phuong’s Christmas king cake. Here’s how it went.
I made a plan with a goal of getting my hands on a cream cheese Dong Phuong. I met king cake...
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoThe Baton Rouge dining scene flourished in 2025. See what 40 restaurants opened this year.
Just like that, 2025 is wrapping to a close. For the newspaper’s features team, this is a time to reflect on...
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoCreate moments of joy this holiday season by gifting these 3 tasty treats from your kitchen
For many, food is a love language.Read More
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoFrench Quarter wine bar to become new upscale seafood restaurant with oysters, cocktails
The French Quarter wine bar Effervescence was known for a world-class collection of sparkling wine, but corks weren’t the only things...
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoChelsea Shannon shares her favorite New Orleans dining experiences of 2025, bites to try in 2026
From gumbo in Algiers to boudin stuffed cabbage rolls at a Slavic pop-up inside a Marigny bar, food writer Chelsea Shannon...
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Festival News
/ 2 weeks agoFormer Ancora on Freret to get new life, inspired by a New Orleans restaurant of the past
Ancora pizzeria closed on Freret St. in New Orleans this year. Soon a new Spanish restaurant will open in its place.Read...


