If you haven't quite figured out Thanksgiving plans or simply refuse to spend the day in the kitchen, these tasty options from New Orleans restaurants will make Thursday (and frankly all week) as easy as pie.  Read more

While celebrations these days aren't quite back to normal, Labor Day Weekend can still be a food-filled event. No matter where you're spending the holiday weekend, these flavorful recipes from two New Orleans spots are sure to take your dinner or pool day up a notch. Read more

Happy National Oyster Day! (We're looking for an excuse to celebrate anything these days!) To celebrate the August 5th holiday accordingly, Chef Isaac Toups of Toups' Meatery shared his special Roasted Oysters with Crab Fat Butter recipe which can be found in his book Chasing the Gator: Isaa… Read more

This Sunday, the world will get a taste of Louisiana on Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. The celebrity chef visits South Louisiana with Eric Cook, the chef and owner of Gris-Gris, and learns the secrets of Cajun cooking, while also experiencing the state's unpredictable weather. Read more

Looking to jazz up your weekend plans? Join in on a virtual drag brunch hosted by Poppy Tooker, the author of Drag Queen Brunch, on Saturday, June 13 from the comfort of your own home.  Read more

St. James Cheese Company continues its virtual cheese class series with an extra special pairing this week. On Thursday, June 11, participants will indulge in a special pairing featuring two of the world's greatest things: cheese and chocolate. The special pairing will feature a flight of ch… Read more

In the spirit of celebrating the little things while in quarantine, we'll be honoring National Picnic Day (Thursday, April 23) at home. Whether you're gathering with your immediate family in the living room or in the backyard, make the event special with delicious food and drink! Tory McPhai… Read more

Like other holidays and events, Passover (April 8-16) will be observed and celebrated differently this year. As Ian McNulty explains, "Convening friends, relatives and even strangers for a Seder dinner is a highlight of the holiday, which brings its own rich food traditions. But this year, p… Read more

While this year's Easter is guaranteed to be a bit different, you can still make a delicious Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner. We asked three New Orleans mainstays for a recipe that will make your meal all the more special. Emeril's suggests adding their Portuguese Sweet Bread to your menu, a… Read more

In just a few short weeks, the Krewe of Red Beans (a 501(c)(3)e organization) has raised $250,000 and helped feed the front line workers during COVID-19. Originally able to only feed one hospital, the Krewe is delivering food to each of the New Orleans-area hospitals every day.  Read more

With Spring's arrival comes a whole new set of rules (thanks, COVID-19). While we're working, schooling, and socializing at home, the food and beverage industry in New Orleans is persevering with creative ways to continue to offer their menus. If you're ordering to-go or having your dinner d… Read more

There is no better place to enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes than in New Orleans. The city is surrounded by an abundance of seafood that is ingrained into most New Orleanians’ diets. For the second year, Emeril’s Delmonico offers their take on the Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition … Read more

Shake Shack is getting a proper New Orleans welcome. The newest location of the burger spot opens in Canal Place on Tuesday, December 3 at 11 a.m. and features a special frozen custard concrete created by Chef Kelly Fields of Willa Jean. The dessert is called "Missi-chip-pi Fudge" and it is … Read more

Preparing a Thanksgiving meal is no simple feat. From start to finish, hours and hours are dedicated to each and every aspect of the feast and frankly, we're tired. This year, we suggest lightening your load and outsourcing parts of the meal from local institutions. Blue Oak BBQ has you cove… Read more