Category Archives: Restaurants

Galatoire’s opens new bar, sets happy hour

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Galatoire’s opened a new bar at 215 Bourbon St., New Orleans, and is offering a weekly happy hour on Wednesday nights. Hand-crafted cocktails, including classic martinis, Sazeracs, Buffalo Trace bourbon Manhattans and the Galatoire’s Old Fashioned will be $4 on … Continue reading →

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Saveur features Commander’s Palace on cover

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Saveur magazine’s April 2013 edition is featuring several classic New Orleans restaurants, including Commander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans. The restaurant’s shrimp and tasso Henican is featured on the cover of the magazine, which also tells the story of … Continue reading →

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Restaurant IPO’s chef Chris Wadsworth wins Community Coffee contest

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Beth Colvin

With a menu titled “A Day at the Office,” chef Chris Wadsworth of Restaurant IPO won the WYES-New Orleans Cooking With Community Coffee contest held earlier this year. His dinner, which was Sept. 25, included seven courses with dishes like grits … Continue reading →

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Mason’s Grill featured in book

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Mason’s Grill, 13556 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, is featured in Chris Chamberlain’s book “The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die (and the Recipes That Made Them Famous).” Chamberlain addresses Mason’s menu of Cajun shrimp … Continue reading →

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Sara’s Bistro gets new chef, GM

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Sara’s Bistro, 724 Dublin St., New Orleans, a 20-year fixture in Uptown, has a new chef and general manager. Bart Thomas, a Louisiana native, is the chef/general manager. He is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde … Continue reading →

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Walk-On’s wins ESPN Best Sports Bar contest

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, 1009 Poydras Street, New Orleans, has been named North America’s Best Sports bar by ESPN. Congrats, guys!

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LRA silent auction set

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The Louisiana Restaurant Association Greater Baton Rouge Chapter will host its Silent Auction 6 p.m. Wednesday at Juban’s Restaurant, 3739 Perkins Road,  Baton Rouge. Items available for bid will include a progressive wine dinner and “restaurant hop,” a Mexican-themed party with … Continue reading →

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LSU grad wins PJ’s Coffee contest

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Kristin Davis, an LSU grade and former homecoming queen, won the PJ’s Coffee Facebook contest. Her blend, Chocolate Truffle, launches in PJ’s stores Aug. 22. She also toured the PJ’s roasting facility and worked with the company’s roastmaster to develop … Continue reading →

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The Londoner closes out Olympic celebrations with a global beer dinner

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The Londoner, celebrated the end of the Olympics with a global tour of beer accompanied by a fantastic four course meal. Jay D. Ducote, of BiteandBooze.com, talked about the brews as each of the four courses were served. Luke Betts, … Continue reading →

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Mansurs, Abita team up for beer dinner

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Mansurs on the Boulevard, 5720 Corporate Blvd., is hosting an Abita Beer Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 16. The menu will include a Bibb lettuce wedge with Abita Restoration Ale and blue cheese dressing, topped with Berkshire bacon lardons and … Continue reading →

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