Hello! You find us mid-Carnival season here in New Orleans! We’re heading for what the locals call ‘Deep Gras’. The parades are coming thick and fast, and half of all our daily caloric intake is King Cake. There’s still time to think about joining us for the big day – Fat Tuesday falls on Feb […]

Hello! A very happy 2026 to you wherever you are, and all of our heartiest best wishes for the New Year! January in New Orleans always heralds the start of Carnival season – this year it’s a shortish one as Mardi Gras lands relatively early (Fat Tuesday is on 17th Feb this year). As always, […]

The line up for Jazz Fest 2026 has been announced! The city’s second biggest festival take place here next spring and what a line up it is. There are legacy acts, contemporary greats and local legends that you won’t want to miss, so start booking your stay right now! The onsite hosts at New Orleans’ […]

Reveillon dinners in New Orleans: Round up, December 2025 Reveillon dinners are a longstanding Creole tradition for December in New Orleans. Here’s our round-up of some of the menus on offer this year, along with booking links:  Osteria Lupo Uptown’s Northern Italian hotspot offers a four-course, family-style tasting menu for Réveillon at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). The sample […]

Hello!   That December holiday spirit has finally arrived in New Orleans, and the city’s social calendar is brimming with festive excitement! Winter is a perfect time to visit, with a dynamic lineup of festivals, events and activities across the city for every interest. Whether you’re browsing for gifts at our wonderful art markets, savoring […]

  The mysterious judges for the prestigious Michelin restaurant awards have been researching the local restaurant scene for an undisclosed amount of time, and they have finally announced the results of their deliberations. After much build up and anticipation, the Michelin organization has finally announced – for the first time – the New Orleans restaurants […]

Hello! Just as those chilly cold fronts hit most of the country, it’s absolutely the perfect time to visit us here in New Orleans. It’s idyllic weather on the Gulf Coast, warm and sunny enough to enjoy the outdoors with enough fall weather to make those bowls of gumbo extra satisfying. Food comes to the […]

Hello!   Welcome to one of the most exciting times of the year to be in New Orleans! The dozens of festivals and parties that start up this month carry us right through to Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest next year, so you’re really spoiled for choice if you’re looking to visit the city! Almost […]

Hello! The hotter, slightly slower summer months are ending and the city bursts into full festival and event mode as the fall approaches. New Orleans is kickstarted back into life with the arrival of the football season, of course, with the New Orleans Saints returning to the Superdome – just to remind you that almost […]

Hello! It’s the hottest time of the year here in New Orleans, but don’t imagine for a minute that things slow down around here. If you’re a foodie especially, then August is one of the very best months to visit. COOLinary New Orleans sees the city’s top restaurants open up their tables (in beautiful, air […]