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Fresh Concept, Historic Neighborhood: Empanola
A year-long family sabbatical in New Orleans inspired a tasty enterprise that’s expanding across the Gulf Coast, with its newest location in one of the French Quarter’s most storied buildings.
– by Kim Ranjbar
MaMou: Dinner Party Dining in the Vieux Carré
Industry vets Tom Branighan and Molly Wismeier team up to create a warm, bustling brasserie where a delectable menu and a stellar staff lead to delighted diners – and rave reviews.
– by Kim Ranjbar
Behind the Scenes at Bayona
When she was only 19, Christiane Engeran began her culinary career with Susan Spicer at Bayona. Now, nearly three decades later, she’s creating her own specialties and leading the kitchen as Chef de cuisine.
-By Kim Ranjbar
The Timeless Napoleon House
Longtime patrons of the venerable establishment will find very few changes after eight years of ownership by noted restauranteur Ralph Brennan.
– by Angelique LaCour
Palm & Pine Pivots and Perseveres
Palm & Pine Pivots and Perseveres: Flexibility learned as pop-up chefs proves invaluable to restaurant owners Amarys and Jordan Herndon in Palm and Pine's first year.
-Kim Ranjbar
Recreating an Icon: Irene's
A restaurant beloved by locals moved from a cozy St. Philip Street setting to spacious new quarters on Bienville, bringing along all the original ambiance.
- by Kim Ranjbar
- photos by Ellis Anderson