COOLinary in August Keeps Cooking in New Orleans

To Beignet or Not To Beignet: The History of One of NOLA’s Favorite Foods

There's nothing quite like the irresistible smell and doughy goodness of the classic New Orleans beignet; just make sure you don't laugh or sneeze as you take a bite, or you and your fellow beignet lovers will be covered with powdered sugar. These popular NOLA goodies have been around for ages, and they are undoubtedly one of the foods for which New Orleans is best known.

Are You Ready To Fall for New Orleans?

Whether you’re a seasoned visitor, staycation-loving local, or a first-timer to the Big Easy, you’re sure to fall for NOLA when you stay in the heart of the city.

Dining in New Orleans During COVID-19

A closer look at COOLinary participants: GW Fins, Tommy’s Cuisine, Haiku Sushi and Bar, and Atchafalaya Restaurant

Dining in New Orleans During COVID-19

A closer look at COOLinary participants: The Bower, The Commissary, Annunciation Restaurant, and Coterie Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Guide to Crawfish Season in New Orleans

Crawfish is a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine, and its peak season is early March through mid-June. Crawfish boils and fests celebrate the mini lobster in all its forms, whether as etouffee, pie or boiled.

It's Gumbo Season!

Gumbo is consumed year-round in Louisiana, but it really hits the spot when the temperatures are a little cooler. Made of a mix of protein, whether from the sea or land, a thick roux, and the “holy trinity” of all Louisiana cuisine – celery, bell pepper and onion – many compare gumbo’s mix of ingredients to the complexity of the south.

Breakfast Spots in New Orleans for Early Risers

Are you an early riser? Don’t delay the most important meal of the day! While there are diners open 24/7 across the French Quarter, let’s suppose you want a breakfast meal that starts with a clean slate. Check out these breakfast spots around the French Quarter during your stay at Hotel St. Pierre, open especially for the early birds.

New Orleans Crawfish Season Guide

Are you a fan of seafood, spicy foods, or classic New Orleans foods? If so, don't miss your chance to try boiled crawfish! Our New Orleans Crawfish Season Guide tells you everything you need to know to take part in this seasonal culinary tradition.

Café Au Lait & Beignets: A New Orleans Treat

Beignets paired with café au lait (pronounced "o-LAY") is specific to New Orleans, and made a Nola staple at Café du Monde. Not really sure about what it’s all about? Here’s some background on the chicory in your coffee or why a beignet at 3 a.m. is the perfect sugary treat.

COOLinary is a celebration of New Orleans food, from traditional Cajun and Creole fare to unique dishes that incorporate international flair and eclectic twists. A large number of excellent and popular NOLA restaurants participate in the event by offering delicious pre-fixe menus at amazing prices.

Many of the restaurants that participate are some of the most iconic and famous fine-dining establishments in New Orleans. You can indulge in 2-course lunches for $20 or less and enjoy mouthwatering 3-course brunches and dinners for only $39 or less!

This year, COOLinary carries on amid the pandemic, from August 1 through September 13, during a time when local business needs support more than ever. The event features an assortment of amazing restaurants, now offering a wide array of take-out and delivery options to accommodate the current COVID-19 safety and health guidelines. The restaurants also recognize proper social distancing practices, hand washing, and ask visitors to wear masks.

Over the next week, our hotel properties’ websites will feature blogs that showcase several of the different restaurants participating in COOLinary so you can get an even closer look at your available dining experiences. Some of the restaurants that you can expect to see are Bourbon House, Cafe Degas, Court of Two Sisters, Galatoire’s, Napoleon House, and Palace Cafe, just to name a few.

Are your taste buds on overdrive yet thinking about all of the incredible food waiting for you in New Orleans? Get ready to come on down and stay with us a spell. If you’re a local, this is a great time to plan a NOLA staycation!

Bring a big appetite because you’re sure to be tempted by all of the unbeatable culinary options at your fingertips, whether you opt to dine-in social-distance style, or get your meal to-go and enjoy from the comfort of your plush hotel room. Bon Appétit!