Ian McNulty

One roof, two doors for pizza and sake on night 1 of the slaycation (as we’re clearly calling it now).

Right off the ferry at Algiers Point, @nighthawknapoletana for char-edged pies from the wood-burning oven and inexpensive wine on a busy Friday pizza night.

And there, a door that looks like it might open to a closet instead reveals @propersake_ricevice .

Party buses are bigger than this 18-seat bar, lined with wood panels, feeling like a stereo speaker ad torn from a vintage Playboy magazine.

It would lure sake aficionados anywhere it was found. Here in Algiers Point, it’s a worthy inspiration for a ferry ride all on its own.

Start with a tasting flight, an excellent value for the quality.

Link in my bio has the full story on a 2-night staycation to explore the Point all on foot, with a restaurant and bar itinerary and a wee bit of shopping thrown in

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Crudo and pizza — show l me someone who loves two things and puts them together in a pop-up.

It’s a square meal in my book even if the pizza is rectangular.

This was a surprise find. I’ve heard good things about @hi_tide_pizza , but hadn’t caught up with them in the field until we happened into happy hour at @carrollton_station to find them taking over the tavern kitchen for the week — stepping in for the regular pop-up @berties.intergalactic.diner while on vacation.

Deep, dark, crusty, almost caramelized edge of the crust gives a great bite all the way around, softer thick crust within, fantastic bar food all around.

This one has big chunks of gauncaile (the joy of jowls), confit garlic cloves and a reservoir of vodka sauce.

Paired with a tuna crudo dressed in toum (!).

Per their page, they’re at Carrollton Station through Friday this week, and @okaybarnola on Sunday.

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The indoor fireworks, aka cafe brulot, to end at @arnaudsnola .

And to begin, a pre-dinner drink at @thefrench75bar , inside the restaurant but its own portal to the belle époque.

But it’s not all tradition here these days.

The restaurant is actively courting a younger clientele.

Aren’t we all, right?

But for the French Creole showboats, it’s vital.

They are unique to New Orleans, steeped in history and tradition. For that to continue, these places also must be relevant to successive generations looking for places to dine out, bring their celebrations and make their own traditions.

Hence Arnaud’s summer campaign.

Through August, they continue a 30% discount for “young professionals” on certain nights.

And daily happy hour at both bars (yes, there are are two…)

This week, starting July 28 through Sept 7, the French 75 gets a make over with @moetchandon , in a Euro beach resort theme (add lobster rolls).

And another wine-soaked Friday rose lunch is coming up August 22 with a DJ in the dining room and Jell-O shots to start and (probably) more cafe brulot.

Link in my bio has the full story on what Arnaud’s in up to and event details

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Came for the bark, stayed for the smoke, left with the reminder that @hotelstvincent would be a fantasy staycation destination in the New Orleans summer. Pool envíe particularly strong on this scorcher.

The hotel is part of Austin-based , @mmlhospitality and this summer they’re bringing in Texas barbecue for pop-ups in partnership with @getgraza , benefiting the great work of @southernsmokefoundation for the hospitality industry.

This time it was @reesebrosbbq of San Antonio.

Word is the next edition Aug. 23 could include a visit from chef @aprilbloomfield, newly now with MML.

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My summer hunt for good restaurant happy hour deals led to this outstanding example at @morrowsteak, and it was a real surprise.

The CBD spot is a magnet for celebrities. It’s heavy on vibe. Some of the prices are eye-popping, even by steakhouse standards.

But then there’s happy hour (M-F, 4-6), and this steak frites lands on the HH menu for $18.

It is all I could ask from for a steak under $20 , cooked to spec, with garlicky butter, and the crisp fries were great.

Some happy hour specials are snacks and that’s okay. This one is dinner. Good drinks specials too.

Link in my bio has the full report in this and more restaurant happy hour scouting. Cheers!

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Who would’ve thought witch restaurant with a speakeasy vibe right off Bourbon Street would feel absolutely genuine?

Cristina Quackenbush did, and she rolled her identity as a witch together with her reputation as a master of her native Filipino flavors for @tatlonola .

But now Tatlo is counting down its final days, set to close July 27.

The late-night restaurant and absinthe bar (tagline: “for the bewitched and hex curious’) has been popular, drawing a large local following.

But expenses of running the business in its current location have become untenable, the chef said. A future location elsewhere is a possibility she’s now exploring.

“Tatlo was born from a desire to create something sacred — a space that honored women, Filipino culture, spiritual curiosity and the art of gathering with intention,” the chef told me.

You have a week and change to try it in its current incarnation.

Meanwhile, her popup @milkfishnola and @kusinanola are collaborating on events, including communal kamayan dinners.

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A heavyweight happy hour hop, continued downtown at the beautiful bar at @saintjohnnola

Happy hour is daily (closed Tues.) 3-6 pm, for that early start, and has a menu of interesting dishes well beyond snacks.

Daily crudo ($10), muffuletta bruschetta ($7), and mussels ($10) with fries that’s a meal unto itself.

Good deals in drinks too, starting with the $5 martini. Or Jameson & High Life for $5…decisions will be made.

This is right across the street from the good deals at @desivegasteaks too (see earlier post) for a two-course happy hour combo.

Link in my bio has the full read on this fun pairing of generous, happy hour specials, another way to get a kick out of summer dining and throw some support to local business.

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Happy hour meatballs and martinis at @desivegasteaks .

A highlight from one stop on a heavyweight of a happy hour hop downtown, along with the generous deal at @saintjohnnola just across the avenue.

The original Desi Vega’s serves happy hour Tue-Fri, 4-6 pm.

Meatballs, a sleeper hit on the lunch menu, are on the HH menu with garlic bread ($9), terrific.

Pair with martini with blue cheese olives ($10) and a party food surf and turf flex, chunks of peppered steak with a spicy aïoli coated fried shrimp ($11).

Next, it’s on to Saint John….

Link in my bio has the full read on this fun pairing of generous, happy hour specials, another way to get a kick out of summer dining and throw some support to local business.

#wherenolaeats #igersneworleans #nolaeats #nola #nolafoodie #nolafood #nolatravel #louisianatravel #nolalife #nolalove #neworleans #nolarestaurant #visitneworleans #louisianafood Less

Welp. You have until the end of the month for your @ancoranola fix.

The Freret Street font of Neapolitan pizza will close July 31 after 14+ years.

Ancora set a new standard for New Orleans pizza with its artisan approach to Neapolitan pies, and it helped contribute to a new era of Freret Street as a restaurant row.

“One of our priorities was building a neighborhood and community; I think we did that,” proprietor Bryn Thompson told me.

“We’ll go out with a bang, feed everyone one last time, and then move on and let someone else take over the space.”

Unknown as of yet what will come next for this spot, but there seems a high likelihood. It will use the 6000 pound wood burning oven that’s been the heart of the restaurant.

Link in my bio has the story

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The last time I darkened these doors this waterfront spot in Madisonville was a rough and tumble dive bar.

Now, it’s @social.restaurant , and the old pool tables and beer signs have been replaced with a portal into Peruvian style and flavor.

It’s an impressive transformation, all the more so to find this in a small North Shore town.

Peruvian food, an organic fusion of Spanish, Andean and Asian, especially Japanese, is fascinating to me, and I especially crave its lighter spectrum of flavors in the hot summer.

Pair a classic ceviche with a pisco sour cocktail and it’s “Calgon, take me away” time.

Here’s a look around, and the classic ceviche, another that adds fied scallops (they get a little soggy) and tacos acevicados (in the style of ceviche) on a platter lined with polished black stone and moss ….really, in Madisonville.

The link in my bio has the full read

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