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Dining Out: BABs

Chef Nina Compton, the Saint Lucian-born chef behind Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro, has reworked the latter into BABs, an Italian-inspired restaurant that captures the same spirit as Bywater American Bistro but boasts a new menu and updated décor.

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: Habana Outpost

In New York, Habana Outpost has been a restaurant associated with art, sustainability, doing good, and delicious food. After a bit of a bumpy road, the Brooklyn favorite has opened a location in New Orleans at 1040 Esplanade Avenue and hopes to bring the success of its other locations to the city.

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.