NEW ORLEANS – The stars are aligned over New Orleans once again. Tonight, Oct. 21, at the Michelin Guide Restaurant Ceremony American South 2026, Dakar Nola was honored with a Michelin Star – making it the fourth New Orleans restaurant to… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Fitness trends come and go, but strength is forever if you’re willing to maintain it. Abbi Boudreaux, founder of the soon-to-debut, Aligné Studios, is on a mission to help us do just that. After years of challenging herself physically,… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
NEW ORLEANS – Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International and creators of classic games and puzzles, announced recently that New Orleans will be the newest city available in the popular Monopoly game. When asked,… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
A first hospitality project from Verdad, a New Orleans-based real estate development firm, The Warbler is the vision of a team of native New Orleanians who saw an opportunity to create the kind of hotel they wanted to have in their own city · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Caesars New Orleans, Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans and Nobu Restaurant Caesars New Orleans are among a select group representing the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Drinking coffee milk on the couch with my grandparents was my favorite way to spend a Saturday growing up. The RT brand coffee with chicory was brewed strong, and the simple joy of making my Granny’s cup (with two Sweet… · Eat & Drink at NOLA.com ↗
From his Thai restaurant Banana Blossom in Gretna, Jimmy Cho built a community across the New Orleans restaurant scene, collaborating with others in the business and constantly making new connections between them. · Eat & Drink at NOLA.com ↗
Tragos Amargos by Taquerías Carnalito held two guest shifts in Mexico City in September, at Long Story Short and at Limantour. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
NEW ORLEANS – The team behind the rooftop bar atop the Hotel Perle, Charles & Julia, recently announced they are cooking up something “wickedly delicious” for the Halloween season. Like many seasons in New Orleans, they are celebrating… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
The special 50th anniversary edition, published by Knopf on Oct. 6, features a new foreword by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, and an afterword by Christopher Rice sharing previously undisclosed details about the… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Walking through the blood-encrusted halls of New Orleans Nightmare feels like coming home; a comforting envelopment of fright and delight. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Those who were not lucky enough to grow up eating Vietnamese food at home had to learn about it out in the world, usually at restaurants. Often the first gateway is pho, the fragrant beef noodle soup that’s nearly ubiquitous… · Eat & Drink at NOLA.com ↗
As a head coach in the NFL Mike Ditka experienced his best and worst moments in New Orleans. The best was in 1985, when his Chicago Bears were a juggernaut that plowed through the NFL schedule, accumulating a record of 15-1 that got them… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
NEW ORLEANS – The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk will welcome families to its annual Halloween Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24. Guests can expect an afternoon of Halloween activities, treats and family fun along the New Orleans riverfront.… · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Courtyard Sessions are presented as part of French Quarter Fridays, featuring live music, happy hours and engaging activities in HNOC’s French Quarter courtyard. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Guests are encouraged to conjure up their most creative costumes and gather their friends, family and fellow Halloween enthusiasts for an afternoon of spirited dining and festive fun. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
Brian Duffield's “Whalefall” is a rapid descent into sub-aquatic damnation, a survival horror mirror maze of blubbery flesh and broken hearts. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
The list of best New Orleans restaurants of 2026 was released this week, and they feature eateries across every neighborhood and price point. · Eat & Drink at NOLA.com ↗
BY IAN MCNULTY and JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writers · Eat & Drink
As planning gets underway, NOEW is now accepting applications from speakers, industry experts, entrepreneurs and community leaders interested in presenting sessions during the two-day Summit. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
This vibrant paw-ty with a purpose supports second chances for animals in the Louisiana SPCA’s care and throughout the community, including the adoptable animals featured at the event. · at New Orleans Magazine ↗
A well-crafted martini captivates the eye first and then purrs with a sense of graceful luxury as it settles in. The same feeling pervades the new Warbler Hotel and Mildred’s, its martini bar and restaurant. · Eat & Drink at NOLA.com ↗