3 Beans for Marti's; Reviews for Bistro Daisy, Little Gem:
This week, Brett Anderson awards three beans to Marti's, the French Quarter bistro brought back to life by Gautreau's Patrick Singley. He calls the revived New Orleans restaurant an "upgraded neighborhood bistro over-populated with diners delighted to spend an evening chasing ghosts" with a menu concept of "the idea that New Orleans is Paris on the Gulf coast." Although it took a few months to...
Pairing Music With Dinner, Best Cocktail Bars, More:
NOLA Ian McNulty listicles the best spots for food and entertainment this week, perfect for post-Fess action: Bacchanal, Blue Oak BBQ at Chickie Wah Wah, Buffa's, Casa Borrega, Sweet Lorraine's, Kukhnya at Siberia, Little Gem Saloon, and Three Muses. [Advocate]
NOLA This booze listicle features bars that bring "easygoing, unfussy, fun" New Orleans vibe to craft cocktail movement:The French...
Giesecke Peaces Out, Gracious Bakery on Vacay, More:
NOLA? Happy trails to Craig Giesecke. The chef and Uptown Messenger contributor is packing up and moving to the West Coast. Make sure to check out all the thank yous in his final column. [UptownMessenger]
MID CITY? Lunchtime favorite Gracious Bakery is closing up for a full week of summer vacation starting this coming Monday, August 12. They'll reopen on Monday, August 19. Check out Eater...
Ice Cream Sandwiches, al fresceaux Returns, & More:
CBD? Ice cream sandwich alert: Tomorrow, August 2, Windsor Court will have special ice cream "biscuit" sandwiches for sale. These buttermilk chocolate biscuits stuffed with Fernet Branca ice cream will go for $6 all day in Polo Club Lounge, The Grill Room, or Cocktail Bar. [Eaterwire]
CBD? Little Gem Saloon kicks off Satchmo Fest tomorrow night, August 2, with a performance by Kermit Ruffin. 7...