Food

A guide to Reveillon dinners in New Orleans

By Mary Staes | November 28, 2018

The word reveillon comes from the French word for ‘awakening.’

A beignet burger? Disney does its own take on New Orleans cuisine, again.

By Mary Staes | November 28, 2018

Between two circular pieces of fried dough and powdered sugar sits a burger, dressed with cheese, bacon jam, lettuce, pickles and onions.

Get Brunchfaced: Messina’s Airport Cafe

By Mary Staes | November 21, 2018

From the cafe’s logo to the barstools inside the restaurant, the place has a ‘Casablanca’ feel to it.

Want to take a break from Thanksgiving cooking?

By Mary Staes | November 20, 2018

Take a break from the kitchen and preparing all that food for Turkey Day. Here’s a freebie to make it easier.

Drew Brees has his own cookie, and it’s the G.O.A.T.

By Mary Staes | November 16, 2018

Haydel’s Bakery is celebrating our beloved QB’s hot streak with a specialty goat-shaped cookie that’s sporting a #9 jersey for the rest of the season.

Weekend Picks: Cheesy Comedy, but in a good way

By Mary Staes | November 15, 2018

Just because fests are soon to be coming to a close, doesn’t mean there aren’t some good ones to venture out to this weekend.

Not cooking for Thanksgiving Day? Here are the restaurants that’ll be open

By Mary Staes | November 12, 2018

Not slaving over the stove on Thanksgiving Day? Well, we’ve gathered up a few options for you to still get a good meal in.

Q&A: Haydel’s Bake Shop brings family business to Magazine Street

By Mary Staes | November 8, 2018

His son works up the street. His wife owns a store in the next block. Now, Ryan Haydel is continuing his family’s tradition in his own neighborhood.

Road trip no more: Boudin becoming easier to find in New Orleans

By Mary Staes | November 8, 2018

Boudin used to be one of those things you’d hear people talk about when they’d tell a story about visiting family in Lafayette or where they stopped off on their way to Texas. But lately, people’s obsession with the sausage is creeping closer to home.

Weekend Picks: From boudin to po-boys, there’s no shortage of good eats

By Mary Staes | November 7, 2018

Whatever diet you thought you were going on, this probably isn’t the week to start it.