COOLinary in August Keeps Cooking in New Orleans

It’s COOLinary Time Again, New Orleans

Time to dine at Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Evangeline, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, and so many more!

7 Best Barbeque Joints in New Orleans

If you don’t know anyone who knows their way around a grill or are simply in NOLA on vacation, don’t worry! Good barbeque is not hard to find in this city, so be sure to check out any of these restaurants for your grilled and saucy fix.

A Taste of NOLA: Doberge Cake

Doberge cake didn’t come to New Orleans; it was born here.

Hey, Y’all! It’s National Shrimp Day

Every year on May 10th, America honors its most-loved seafood, shrimp. Yep, of all the seafood we eat in the US, we eat shrimp the most.

Five Delicious Ways to Celebrate Cinco-de-Mayo in NOLA

This May 5th, make your way to one of these hot spots for some delicious Mexican cuisine and inspired cocktails.

It's Crawfish Season in New Orleans

If you're spending your vacation in NOLA, you might refer to these small crustaceans as crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads, but if you're a Louisiana native or local, it's 100% crawfish.

The Sweet Side of New Orleans

Some of NOLA's classic desserts include things like bananas foster, bread pudding, and of course, the ever-popular beignets.

New Orleans Thanksgiving: Add Some Remoulade

Whether it’s a starter of oyster soup, a side of jambalaya, or a delicious remoulade sauce to top off your favorite dish, you’re sure to have more than enough to eat when you celebrate Thanksgiving NOLA style.

Tips for a Safer Holiday Gathering

If you choose to get together with family and friends this holiday season, ensure you follow these helpful tips to do so as safely as possible.

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: 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.

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!