Food and drink businesses keep New Orleans alive and running, disaster after disaster — and patrons who are able have been doing their best to support our bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a temporary ban on dine-in service at restaurants to restrict the spread of the coronavirus, we wanted to highlight some of our faves to get take-out or delivery from. Be advised this list is subject to change as news of the pandemic develops.
Take-out
Twelve Mile Limit
The bar is closed, but serving batch cocktails and a special food menu for takeout.
Kin
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The communal ramen eatery is only doing phone orders and has updated service hours.
Long Chim
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Offering takeout, catering and delivery for orders of $20 or more.
Stein’s Deli
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Staff will be limiting how many people are inside to place orders at the small Magazine Street deli.
Turkey and the Wolf/Molly’s Rise and Shine
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Owner Mason Hereford promises to get creative with takeout offerings.
Juan’s Flying Burrito
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Staff will take your order on the phone or at the door and they ask that you not congregate outside. Coincidentally, the city is not allowing that, either.
Closed
Some establishments have decided to temporarily close their doors altogether. Considering the CDC’s recommendation that no more than 10 people gather at a time to avoid the spread of COVID-19, closing a bar or restaurant is prudent.
But if you are able, these small businesses would be grateful for your purchase of a gift card to use at a later date — in a hopeful, post-pandemic future. Buying directly from the restaurant helps them save on third-party fees.
Mosquito Supper Club
Chef Melissa Martin considered keeping her small, reservation-only restaurant open, but after developments over the weekend, felt it would be irresponsible. If a gift card is not your style, Martin’s cookbook makes a nice gift.
LeBlanc+Smith restaurants
Meauxbar, Sylvain, Barrel Proof, Cavan and Longway Tavern will all be closed starting today. Gift cards are for sale on the restaurants’ websites, and 75 percent of the proceeds will benefit their employees.
As the spread of the virus changes government mandates, New Orleans’ hospitality industry has already taken a hit. To find other ways to help people who have lost jobs or shifts, visit the Mutual Aid New Orleans Facebook group.
