Are You Ready To Fall for New Orleans?

Distant view of Natchez Boat on the sea near La Galerie Hotel

The Five Most Romantic Restaurants in the French Quarter

If you’re ready to wine and dine your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, you’ll need a romantic setting to do it. Lucky for you, when you’re in New Orleans, you have your pick of some of the most amazing restaurants in the world. From cozy, intimate booths in the back to quaint courtyards to sparkling chandeliers, there’s a place for every kind of romantic.

Five Top Thanksgiving Dinner Experiences in New Orleans

Are you planning to spend Thanksgiving in the French Quarter this November 24, 2022? You can always whip up some tasty New Orleans fare at home, whether jambalaya or a muffuletta piled high with goodies. But there is no better place to find some of the most satisfying and mouth-watering Thanksgiving dinners than in the Big Easy. With so many fantastic options, your biggest dilemma will be choosing one.

It’s COOLinary Time Again, New Orleans

Time to dine at Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, Evangeline, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, and so many more!

7 Best Barbeque Joints in New Orleans

If you don’t know anyone who knows their way around a grill or are simply in NOLA on vacation, don’t worry! Good barbeque is not hard to find in this city, so be sure to check out any of these restaurants for your grilled and saucy fix.

A Taste of NOLA: Doberge Cake

Doberge cake didn’t come to New Orleans; it was born here.

Hey, Y’all! It’s National Shrimp Day

Every year on May 10th, America honors its most-loved seafood, shrimp. Yep, of all the seafood we eat in the US, we eat shrimp the most.

Five Delicious Ways to Celebrate Cinco-de-Mayo in NOLA

This May 5th, make your way to one of these hot spots for some delicious Mexican cuisine and inspired cocktails.

It's Crawfish Season in New Orleans

If you're spending your vacation in NOLA, you might refer to these small crustaceans as crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads, but if you're a Louisiana native or local, it's 100% crawfish.

The Sweet Side of New Orleans

Some of NOLA's classic desserts include things like bananas foster, bread pudding, and of course, the ever-popular beignets.

New Orleans Thanksgiving: Add Some Remoulade

Whether it’s a starter of oyster soup, a side of jambalaya, or a delicious remoulade sauce to top off your favorite dish, you’re sure to have more than enough to eat when you celebrate Thanksgiving NOLA style.

Tips for a Safer Holiday Gathering

If you choose to get together with family and friends this holiday season, ensure you follow these helpful tips to do so as safely as possible.

Dining in New Orleans During COVID-19

A closer look at COOLinary participants: The Bower, The Commissary, Annunciation Restaurant, and Coterie Restaurant and Oyster Bar

COOLinary in August Keeps Cooking in New Orleans

COVID-19 has changed how we do things in New Orleans, but it definitely hasn’t changed the fact that the Big Easy has some of the most incredible cuisine on the planet. For years, NOLA has been indulging in a fabulous culinary tradition to support local restaurants during the slow summer months, known as COOLinary.

Guide to Crawfish Season in New Orleans

Crawfish is a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine, and its peak season is early March through mid-June. Crawfish boils and fests celebrate the mini lobster in all its forms, whether as etouffee, pie or boiled.

Fall in New Orleans is usually a time for incredible live events, festivals, and parades like the Krewe of Boo and Carnaval Latino. However, this year, the COVID pandemic is limiting these large, group gatherings, so what’s a person to do in NOLA come this fall season? As it turns out, plenty!

Many popular fall fests and events are finding ways to go virtual, fest-in-place, and carry on in unique and creative ways. This means, your fall festivities don’t have to be squashed. Here are just a few of the ways you can get your NOLA groove on as summer starts to fade into autumn:

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival -- The fest will go on, but it’s going to be ala Festing in Place style. Celebrate rhythm and blues and amazing barbecue goodness during the festival timeline, October 16th through 18th. Keep up with all the latest updates by checking the website or subscribing to The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.’s mailing list!

Carnaval Latino -- Scheduled for October 10th, this annual celebration showcases and honors Hispanic culture with a fantastic assortment of music, food, and art. The festival is hosted by the Hispanic American Musicians and Artists Cultural Association and features multiple talented local musicians as well as artists from overseas. Keep up to date by checking the website and their Facebook page to get all the latest updates of how Carnaval Latino will celebrate this year!

Beignet Fest at Their Place -- Every year during the first Saturday of October the Festival Grounds at City Park becomes a veritable feasting ground for beignet-lovers, featuring the classic powder-sugar-coated classic as well as savory options stuffed with seafood and cheese. The event is a product of the Tres Doux Foundation and raises funds for children with Autism. This year, the Beignet Fest encourages everyone to celebrate with their “Fest at Their Place,” model. You can visit and support all of the vendors that would have been spread out across the Festival Grounds by visiting them at their place of business! Check out the website for a map of vendors, special menus, and to make a donation to the cause!

Whether you check out one of these fests with a twist, or find a local Saints viewing party, or just want to stroll through the French Market and shop for fresh fall produce, NOLA always has lots to offer visitors!

Plus, La Galerie is making it even better with our Fall in Love with New Orleans special! You’ll get a bottle of Veuve-Clicquot Champagne and two praline treats upon your arrival! Plus, enjoy a BOGO cocktail drink coupon and free appetizer with the purchase of two dinner entrees at our in-house restaurant, Coterie NOLA. You can even come early or stay late with complimentary early-check-in and late-check-out options. See you this Fall!