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7 New Orleans Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, August 2024
This periodic column rounds up restaurant and bar closures in and around New Orleans. Know of a restaurant closing we missed? Drop us a line. On Friday, August 30, Rahm Haus dropped its last menu of wildly flavored, intricately crafted ice cream from owner Jillian Duran. The last day for the off-and-on pop-up with a huge following is Sunday, September 1, at its summer home at Margaret Place (known as Staycation). Rahm Haus first shut down in spring 2023 after a three-year run at Courtyard Brewery, making a triumphant return this past spring, but, Duran says, “Rahm Haus is no longer at all profitable.”
9 Must-Try: All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in New Orleans
New Orleans' All-You-Can-Eat Extravaganza: 9 Buffets to Satisfy Every Craving. Palace Café by Dickie Brennan & Co. Indulge in classic Creole dishes with a refined twist at this elegant establishment. Guests rave about the generous portions, tasty food, and excellent wine selection. Crazy Hotpot (Metairie) This bustling hot pot...
Your Guide To The 10 Best Po-Boys In Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Louisiana's culinary scene is renowned for its rich, flavorful dishes, and the po-boy stands out as a quintessential Bayou State favorite. This beloved sandwich, with its crispy French bread and a variety of mouthwatering fillings, is a must-try for anyone visiting or living in the state. From...
Renowned New Orleans jazz, rhythm & blues bassist and singer has died
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans jazz and rhythm & blues community lost a beloved bassist and vocalist on Thursday. According to WWL Louisiana media partner NOLA.com, George French died at age 81 due to complications from COVID and cancer at a care facility in Metairie. French was a...
A seaplane, a floating oyster bar and a new view of Louisiana's changing oyster obsession
I have slurped oysters from fancy seafood towers, from old-school marble-topped bars and from ice chests in pickup trucks at tailgating hangs. I’ve had oysters delivered to my house for parties, and I’ve gone to the source, knocking a few back on a boat harvesting them from the reefs.
Bourbon Pub celebrates 50 years
As New Orleans turns out this weekend to celebrate Southern Decadence, another party is just getting underway at one of the French Quarter's central gay bars: Bourbon Pub and Parade is celebrating 50 years. Why it matters: The Pub certainly isn't the only or the oldest gay bar in the...
New Orleans airport's baggage handling system falters Friday, disrupting Labor Day travel
The baggage handling system at Louis Armstrong International Airport stopped working Friday morning, slowing down Labor Day weekend travelers trying to check their bags. Airport officials said the belt system experienced a "temporary slowdown ... due to high luggage volume." Sari Koshetz, a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, said...
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