Issue Articles — Dining Out
Dining Out: Wild South
Wild South is the latest restaurant from Here Today Hospitality and helmed by Michael Stoltzfus, a seven-time James Beard Foundation Award nominee for “Best Chef: South” at his flagship, Coquette, as well as Jason Kaplan, Ryan Plas, and Becky Brooks-Macris alongside Bret Macris. Wild South will offer a five-course tasting menu, a three-course prix-fixe menu, and an à la carte bar menu that highlights seasonal ingredients from across the South’s fertile landscape.
Dining Out: Bywater Bakery
Bywater Bakery has been serving tasty treats and a savory breakfast since 2017. Owners Chaya Conrad and Alton Osborne are cranking out king cakes for a short but busy season.
Dining Out: Cane & Table
Cane & Table, the Cuban meets Cajun concept restaurant and bar from Neal Bodenheimer, Kirk Estopinal, and Alfredo Nogueira, hits a milestone as it celebrates ten years in business.
Dining Out: Commons Club New Orleans
Commons Club New Orleans, the Virgin Hotels New Orleans restaurant, has named Chris Borges its new executive chef.
Dining Out: Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails
Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails, a new restaurant, boasts a sprawling indoor space and gazebos for outdoor dining. The spot, which opened in July from Steven Stewart, executive chef John Sinclair, and pastry chef Jillian Duran, serves a menu of casual American favorites.
Dining Out: Tacos Para La Vida
Reavely Bell is mixing his Los Angeles street-food roots with New Orleans hospitality and creating a food experience that has gained a legion of fans. Tacos Para La Vida is a popular Mexican American popup that serves unique takes on classic Mexican food.
Dining Out: Sun Chong
Larry Morrow refers to himself as a “serial entrepreneur.” Since 2018, he has opened a Cajun and Korean restaurant Morrow’s; Treehouse, an indoor-outdoor cocktail lounge; and Monday, a restaurant that features all-day happy hour on, you guessed it, Mondays.
Dining Out: Brasa Churrasqueria
Brasa Churrasqueria is a South American steakhouse from owners Chef Edgar Caro and restaurateur Antonio Mata. For six years, they have brought their delicious skills to Metairie, and now Brasa is expanding to Canal Place in the spot that once housed Morton’s Steakhouse.
Dining Out: King Brasserie and Bar
King Brasserie and Bar opened at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in March 2023. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner seven days a week and lunch three days a week.
Dining Out: Crabby Jack’s
Since 2002 Crabby Jack’s has been serving tasty po-boys, fried chicken, and seafood platters. The restaurant has become a local institution and aims to serve the freshest seafood at the most affordable prices.
