New Orleans

Jungle Bird Fever: the curious Tiki classic

August 10, 2020 :: Where to sip Jungle Birds in New Orleans

campari, cocktail, Jungle Bird, Nola cocktails, pineapple, tiki

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.

Bar Marilou, happy hour, Nola cocktails, Nola dining, Nola drinks

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.

classic cocktails, Copper Vine, Hendricks Gin, Jewel of the South, Longway Tavern, Nola drinks, Pimm's Cup, Pool drinks, The Napoleon House

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...

Nola, Nola dining, social distancing, takeeout

Punch List: Girls’ Night in Nola

January 19, 2020 :: 7 sophisticated suggestions full of flavorful bites, inventive cocktails and a taste of the New Orleans nightlife scene

Bar Marilou, Barrel Proof, Copper Vine, Effervescence, girls' night, Hot Tin, Nola dining, Nola drinks, Pontchartrain Hotel

Pêche marches to the beat of its own drum

January 15, 2019 :: Why Pêche is always a good idea and the stand out dish that's always curiously changing.

drum, Hendricks Gin, Nola, Nola cocktails, Nola lunch, peche

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.

brunch, CBD, Coquette, French Quarter, hangover, Magazine Street, Nola, Nola dining, Sylvain, Willa Jean

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.

French Quarter, Justine, Nola cocktails, Nola dining, Nola lunch

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

Kristen Essig, Lower Garden District, Nola dining, Thalia

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.

brunch, bubbly, CBD, champagne, happy hour, Nola, on tap, wine

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.

cocktails, French 75, French Quarter, Manhattan, martini, Nola, Nola dining

Shortcut hummus: Party prep like a rock star chef

July 21, 2019 :: Alon Shaya's shortcut hummus for parties

hors d'oeuvres, hummus, Nola dining, party

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...

Barrel Proof, Black Penny, Bouligny Tavern, bourbon, Cellar Door, Manhattan, Nola cocktails, Nola drinks, rye, sweet vermouth

The French Quarter’s iconic Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch

July 7, 2019 :: The blended boozy concoction in the French Quarter worth every gram of sugar.

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