Most Intriguing Cocktails Tasted at Tales of the Cocktail
August 28, 2024 :: Imbibers who power through six days of Tales of the Cocktail know it’s a marathon not a sprint. The 22nd...
Cure in New Orleans: The interview with Neal Bodenheimer
May 13, 2024 :: Interview with the humble award-winning owner of the first craft cocktail bar in New Orleans.
Bar Marilou’s velvety variation on the Espresso Martini
March 9, 2024 :: Like those lustworthy fringed tiger barstools, the La Luz Espresso is downright sexy. Me-ow.
Sipping and Spinning at The Carousel Bar
September 14, 2021 :: Legend has it that Walter Bergeron created the Vieux Carré in honor of the different cultures that resided in the French Quarter.
Saba’s crushable riff on the Italian Spritz
September 9, 2021 :: Big flavors from housemate lavender-infused gin and Italicus balanced by dryness with the Cava, and a touch of saltiness from the olives.
Blue Dog Mezcal Margarita Gelatin Shots
August 17, 2023 :: Get the party started with this party trick
Peacock-tails at the Peacock Room
August 4, 2022 :: The Peacock Room is a big bold sip for the senses down to the exquisite garnishes.
Tastes of TOTC in New Orleans Restaurants
August 3, 2022 :: From barrel-aged cocktails at a rooftop restaurant to a Creole cottage serving up a classic twist, it's a fine time to experience the best bar talent in town.
Punch List: Where to Book the Liveliest Brunches in New Orleans
May 27, 2022 :: Looking for that extra-brunchy vibe—corks popping, a jazzy brass band, perhaps a few drag queens? The Old Guard like Galatoire’s,...
Couvant’s Comeback: The Big Easy’s Newest Brasserie
March 16, 2022 :: From Paris to off Poydras, Chef Ryan Pearson returns to his home state of Louisiana to merge flavors of France...
Peanut Butter Whiskey Milk Punch
December 14, 2021 :: For a fun holiday variation on Bourbon Milk Punch, make it Screwball Whiskey! Virgin Hotels New Orleans shares their signature brunch cocktail made with peanut butter whiskey.
Fabulous & Frozen: Coldest Drinks in New Orleans
July 7, 2021 :: “Go, because it’s crazy, borderline dysfunctional, permissive, shabby, alcoholic and crazy. And, because it looks like nowhere else,” the late,...
Sazerac Cocktail Week
June 20, 2021 :: Created in the 1800s on Royal Street at the Sazerac Coffee House, the Sazerac is the Official Cocktail of New Orleans.
Punch List: Best Burgers in New Orleans
October 12, 2022 :: To discover the best burgers in New Orleans, for the love of gumbo, don’t trust whatever pops up on Google....
Punch List: Girls’ Night in Nola
April 15, 2021 :: 7 sophisticated suggestions full of flavorful bites, inventive cocktails and a taste of the New Orleans nightlife scene
Punch List: 7 Things to Do in Nola besides Sitting in a Bar
February 17, 2021 :: Amazing activities and delightfully New Orleans experiences to partake in between the boozing
Punch List: Where to order the most coveted King Cakes
January 11, 2021 :: If we can’t have parades, we will still have the calories, gosh dammit. “Let them eat cake!” – Mayor LaToya...
3 brunch spots we love based on your hangover level
June 20, 2019 :: Weekends in New Orleans are not for the faint of heart—or the weak of stomachs. Stay tough and power through it like a local with these pro tips and picks.
Cure’s Cacio e Pepe Deviled Eggs
September 15, 2020 :: The ultimate counterpoint to a craft cocktail
Pêche marches to the beat of its own drum
January 15, 2021 :: Why Pêche is always a good idea and the stand out dish that's always curiously changing.
Century Girl Vintage: a must-stop shop on Magazine Street
October 13, 2020 :: The inside of Century Girl Vintage on Magazine Street does not feel like a typical vintage shop. There are no...
The Jungle Bird: a curious Tiki classic
August 10, 2020 :: It's boozy and muscular. You either love Jungle Birds or you hate them.
Hear Bar Marilou Roar: redefining the bar de luxe
March 3, 2020 :: This newcomer to the city’s growing luxe hotel scene feels less like a bar and more like the former gaming lounge of the eccentric French uncle you always prayed for.
Crafted variations on a classic Pimm’s Cup
May 24, 2019 :: Lightly effervescent, slightly bitter, with hints of lemon and cucumber––it’s honestly hard to pin down just one thing that makes a Pimm’s Cup such an ideal summer refresher.
Nola Takeout NOW: Support and eat well
March 25, 2020 :: If any city has a soul, a sense of personality, it’s New Orleans. The whole world is struggling with coronavirus—from...
Inside Justine’s Parisian dream
September 10, 2019 :: When restaurateurs saw the chance to pursue their longtime dream of opening a brasserie in the French Quarter, they turned to the obvious source: Paris.
I Like Your Style: Chef Kristen Essig
August 11, 2019 :: Coquette co-owner's love of Nola, her personal style and what to expect at Thalia in the Lower Garden District
Nola uncorked: Where to tap into a cool wine trend
July 21, 2019 :: 3 spots in New Orleans applying the French model to local watering holes with wine, and even bubbly, on tap.
Drink chic: 4 Happy Hour hot spots in the French Quarter
June 20, 2019 :: 4 of our favorite Vieux Carré afternoon spots that won't break the bank.
Shortcut hummus: Party prep like a rock star chef
July 21, 2019 :: Alon Shaya's shortcut hummus for parties
Cause a stir: 6 spots to order a Manhattan
June 20, 2019 :: Whenever I order a Manhattan, I feel just a little bit like a certain dashing English spy in his Majesty’s...
The French Quarter’s iconic Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch
October 7, 2022 :: The blended boozy concoction in the French Quarter worth every gram of sugar.
10 takeaways from Tales of the Cocktail 2019
July 23, 2019 :: Mind-blowing pop-up bars permeating the French Quarter with an entire hotel on Bourbon Street possessed with the spirit of like-minded revelers
Boozy Bourbon Hot Cocoa
November 22, 2022 :: Winter cocktail season is fleeting but what a wondrous window of time for warming hands together over stronger, darker spirits....
Bower Sour
November 8, 2023 :: Seasonal herbs, edible flowers and locally-grown produce arouse and influence the signature cocktails at The Bower Bar. In celebration of...
Punch List: 4 Mocktails for Cutting Back on the Booze + Recipes
February 24, 2024 :: Nola Mocktails may sound like an oymoron but bartenders are creating no-booze options that don't sacrifice flavor.