Issue Articles — Dining Out
Dining Out: Tujague’s Restaurant
Founded in 1856, Tujague’s stands as a testament to resilience, having weathered hurricanes, wars, fire, pandemics, and two relocations. As the third-oldest restaurant in the United States and the second oldest in New Orleans, Tujague’s has maintained its status as one of the city’s top fine-dining establishments. Now, a new chapter is set to be written as a fresh culinary voice, Chef Meg Gray steps in to add her mark to Tujague’s storied history.
Dining Out: Tacos del Cartel
The husband-and-wife team of Danny Cruz and Vilexys Salas are expanding their Mexican restaurant brand, Tacos del Cartel. The pair at the helm of the Metairie restaurant recently opened a New Orleans location, the original location of Tacos del Cartel opened in Metairie in 2020.
Dining Out: Copper Vine
Since 2018, Copper Vine, the gastropub and wine bar has been serving a menu packed with New Orleans fare with a bit of a twist. Now, the restaurant has exciting plans to serves lunch and dinner and brunch on weekends.
Dining Out: Wild South
Wild South is the latest restaurant from Here Today Hospitality and helmed by Michael Stoltzfus, a seven-time James Beard Foundation Award nominee for “Best Chef: South” at his flagship, Coquette, as well as Jason Kaplan, Ryan Plas, and Becky Brooks-Macris alongside Bret Macris. Wild South will offer a five-course tasting menu, a three-course prix-fixe menu, and an à la carte bar menu that highlights seasonal ingredients from across the South’s fertile landscape.
Dining Out: Bywater Bakery
Bywater Bakery has been serving tasty treats and a savory breakfast since 2017. Owners Chaya Conrad and Alton Osborne are cranking out king cakes for a short but busy season.
Dining Out: Cane & Table
Cane & Table, the Cuban meets Cajun concept restaurant and bar from Neal Bodenheimer, Kirk Estopinal, and Alfredo Nogueira, hits a milestone as it celebrates ten years in business.
Dining Out: Commons Club New Orleans
Commons Club New Orleans, the Virgin Hotels New Orleans restaurant, has named Chris Borges its new executive chef.
Dining Out: Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails
Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails, a new restaurant, boasts a sprawling indoor space and gazebos for outdoor dining. The spot, which opened in July from Steven Stewart, executive chef John Sinclair, and pastry chef Jillian Duran, serves a menu of casual American favorites.
Dining Out: Tacos Para La Vida
Reavely Bell is mixing his Los Angeles street-food roots with New Orleans hospitality and creating a food experience that has gained a legion of fans. Tacos Para La Vida is a popular Mexican American popup that serves unique takes on classic Mexican food.
Dining Out: Sun Chong
Larry Morrow refers to himself as a “serial entrepreneur.” Since 2018, he has opened a Cajun and Korean restaurant Morrow’s; Treehouse, an indoor-outdoor cocktail lounge; and Monday, a restaurant that features all-day happy hour on, you guessed it, Mondays.
