Four Things In New Orleans Not to Miss This Month
- Now Open: Evviva brings together a powerhouse team of chefs and local restaurant industry veterans: Rebecca Wilcomb, the James Beard Award-winning chef and former partner at Gianna; Marcus Jacobs, the creative seafood-oriented mind behind the former Marjie’s Grill; and Humberto Suazo and Heather Lolley, current owners of Galaxie. It takes over where Marigny restaurant The Franklin left off, bringing a similarly neighborhood-oriented Mediterranean cafe full of charm to the cozy but elegant corner space. Think: white bean salad, tonnato, anchovy toast, pork jowl, and lasagna. The Franklin’s $7 martinis during happy hour (5 to 7 p.m.) endure. For more of the latest openings, New On Resy has you covered.
- An Icon Expands: Uptown’s fine-dining staple Gautreau’s, which ushered in a new chef and owners in 2024, has more to celebrate this year. The restaurant has expanded with Avegno, a new lounge and wine bar next door (no reservations). Pair good things to drink with pre-dinner bites like shrimp cocktail, oysters, and caviar, as well as heartier fare like French onion soup, fondue, and a jambon-beurre. Book a meal at Gautreau’s and stop by Avegno for a glass of wine, snack, or nightcap.
- Seeing Stars: For the first time ever, the widely-trusted Michelin guide is coming to New Orleans, the company announced in April. That means that the Crescent City’s world-renowned dining scene and its restaurants are — finally — eligible to be considered for prestigious Michelin stars. New Orleans, along with the rest of Louisiana, and its surrounding states will be included in the Michelin Guide American South, with a full list of selections to be announced later this year. We have some New Orleans contenders in mind: Saint-Germain, N7, Acamaya, and Commander’s Palace, to name just a few.
- All in the Family: An up-and-coming but rapidly-expanding New Orleans restaurant group debuted its latest addition in April. Le Moyne is from Fuzzy Hospitality Group, the folks behind fellow Warehouse District restaurants Plates and Maria’s Oyster Bar (the latter also recently premiered, right next door to Le Moyne). The relaxed French bistro aims to offer something new downtown, blending classic brasserie dishes with an approachable New Orleans twist. Crawfish bisque, Gulf tuna niçoise, chicken riesling, and steak frites grace the succinct, smart menu.
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