Ian McNulty goes gastropubbing in the Upper Quarter
The chalkboard sidewalk sign outside St. Lawrence advertises an eye-catching burger. Inside, icy booze swirls in daiquiri dispensers behind the bar and the undersized kitchen pumps out the plates until 2 a.m.
By Ian McNulty
May 13, 2013
New Orleans Restaurant Reviews, St. Lawrence, French Quarter
Ian McNulty finds lunch in the Treme as good as ever
I've heard New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival food booths described as offering curious visitors a crash course in New Orleans cooking. This year I learned what an effective refresher they can be for locals as well.
By Ian McNulty
May 20, 2013
New Orleans Restaurant Reviews, Li'l Dizzy's Cafe, Treme, Wayne Baquet
Ian McNulty on a new Metairie spot where Creole-Italian standards are the strong suit
The squiggles and strands of robustly flavorful meat are tender and laden with gravy but not sloppy with it. The top of the French loaf is crisp, while the bottom essentially becomes one with its moist contents.
By Ian McNulty
May 6, 2013
Restaurant Review, Luke's, Metairie Road, Zeke's Restaurant
Ian McNulty goes for Italian in Bywater
If New Orleans was not specifically pining for a modern coastal Italian dining experience in a refurbished industrial space at the Marigny/Bywater border, you wouldn't know it by the diners filling Mariza. Mariza's dining room glows at candlelight wattage but seems to pulse with its own energy.
By Ian McNulty
Apr 30, 2013
Restaurant Review, Mariza, Iris, Marigny/Bywater
Ian McNulty on a CBD diner that's strictly old school
New Orleans restaurant culture is abuzz with different flavors, new fashions and even a new lexicon. But then there are restaurants that ignore trends altogether, and in some cases stand apart by essentially standing still.
By Ian McNulty
Apr 23, 2013
Restaurant Review, Leni's Restaurant, CBD
Ian McNulty finds brunch and craft cocktails at a Magazine Street spot
Sunday brunch is indispensible in New Orleans, but it turns out the Sunday part of the equation isn't essential. Combine a crossover menu with the attitude that a daytime drink is not just permissible but integral and you can have brunch anytime you want.
By Ian McNulty
Apr 16, 2013
Restaurant Review, La Fin du Monde, Chef Jonathan Lestingi, Sunday brunch, Le Fin du Monde
Ian McNulty goes 'round and 'round about the new restaurant in the Hotel Monteleone
A more spacious, livelier Carousel Bar & Lounge was among the most noted changes at the Hotel Monteleone after a recent renovation of the historic French Quarter property.
By Ian McNulty
Apr 9, 2013
Restaurant Review, Criollo, otel Moteleone
