NEW ORLEANS (press release) – La Petite Grocery and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) are thrilled to announce The La Petite Grocery Scholarship Fund, launching this summer. With this fund, the restaurant has established an annual, needs-based scholarship to support students pursuing a certificate in NOCHI’s Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Saenger Theatre and Broadway In New Orleans, presented by Entergy, announced season ticket packages are now on sale to the general public for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 season starting as low as $269. The upcoming season, which will kick off with Tony-award-winning GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, includes the much-anticipated ..read more

Our hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through November. And this year will be the first without the legendary Margaret Orr telling us to, “hunker down.” Because we’ve had a relatively quiet couple of years, it can be daunting anticipating the start pf months-long anxiety that is waiting for a potential hurricane. This week ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Since opening in June 2015, the award-winning Caribbean and European-accented restaurant Compère Lapin has been known for its exceptional bar program and culinary delights from Chef Nina Compton. This Spring, Compton and husband/partner Larry Miller are pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Flowers as Bar Lead of Compère Lapin. A Bronx native with Belizean roots, Flowers will exalt ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – From May 10 to May 19, Longue Vue will be celebrating Go Public Gardens Days with a variety of special events and programming, including onsite scavenger hunts, children’s activities and exclusive giveaways! ⁠Go Public Gardens is an initiative of the American Public Gardens Association designed to drive more people to visit, value ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Blue Cypress Books hosts author Carla Seyler on Monday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.  The shop will be celebrating Ms. Seyler’s book, “A Place Unmade.” There will be a discussion followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. This event is free and open to the public. This event will take place at ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Dive into a summer of fun at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans where seasonal offers, thrilling experiences and the allure of the city’s top attractions await. Imagine being steps away from the newly renovated, $41 million Audubon Aquarium, where guests can marvel at the wondrous sloth exhibit and flutter alongside butterflies in an ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Chloe is set to debut an exciting new culinary event series. The Backyard Bash series is hosted by executive chef Ben Triola and celebrates a bounty of fresh, local ingredients.  The series launches Thursday, May 16, with a Louisiana crawfish boil. Chef Triola will be serving up hearty crawfish platters ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Birdy’s Behind The Bower is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Thibodeaux as Chef De Cuisine. With over a decade of experience, Chef Michael will continue to work with New Orleans’ local partner farm, Sugar Roots, and bring his expertise and fresh perspective to the indoor/outdoor eatery, promising a culinary experience like no ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – As Mother’s Day approaches, Café Normandie at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center has announced a delightful brunch experience specially crafted to honor the most important women in our lives – our mothers. Join on Sunday, May 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a culinary journey that celebrates love, family and delicious ..read more