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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello! There’s no ignoring the fact that summer is here in New Orleans, but even though the temperatures are rising, there are still plenty of cool events, and ways to have fun without breaking a sweat. The indoor arena concerts of Essence Festival of Culture and the iced drinks of Tales of the Cocktail are […]

Hello! The weather is warming up here in New Orleans, but it’s still plenty pleasant enough to enjoy the various festivals and happenings around town. Luckily, some of our wonderful bed and breakfast properties also have their own private pools, so if a morning (or afternoon, or evening!) dip is something you could use, take […]