Author: Scott Hocker


The Hit ListNew Orleans

The May Hit List: Osteria Lupo, Taj Mahal, Bayona, and More

After a seeming lull, there appears to be an uptick in restaurant openings around the Crescent City.  Still, we can’t…

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The April Hit List: Elysian Bar, Jewel of the South, Saint John, and More

That late-March cold-snap notwithstanding, spring should be imminent. You’ll likely want as much time outdoors as possible, when it does…

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The March Hit List: Chapter IV, Costera, MaMou, and More

Goodbye, Mardi Gras. Hello (well, maybe…), warm New Orleans weather. Hankering for a touch of Spain? Costera would be happy…

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The February Hit List: Vals, Miss Shirley’s, Rosedale, and More

Here comes the Carnival finish line! Mardi Gras lands on the 21st of this month. The endless parade of, well,…

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The Hit ListNew Orleans

Where to Eat in January: Commander’s Palace, Tell Me Bar, Daiwa, and More

Another new year; another Carnival season. We blinked and it was December; we blinked again and it’s now nearly Twelfth…

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Best of The Hit ListNew Orleans

The 10 Restaurants That Defined New Orleans Dining in 2022

In a strong year for dining, what were the absolute standouts?  We asked our contributors to the Resy Hit List…

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The Hit ListNew Orleans

Where to Eat in December: Galatoire’s, Dakar NOLA, Bar Marilou, and More

December has arrived. And with it comes weeks on weeks of doing what New Orleans does best: festivities. Meals this…

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The Hit ListNew Orleans

Where to Eat in November: LUVI, Vaucresson’s, Bar Brine, and More

It’s fall patio season, people! Time to eat outdoors while the New Orleans climate, and autumn fashion, still allow. Maybe that…

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Where to Eat in October: Lilette, Almasgoof, Gris-Gris, and More

Saints season is back; hurricane season is waning …. ish; and once “false fall” gives way to true fall, the days…

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Where to Eat in September: Tava, Zócalo, Saba, Monday, and More

September: Still summer, both according to the calendar and the humid, hot New Orleans weather.  This month, go big with…

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