GOODBYE 2017, HELLO 2018!
EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY AT NEW ORLEANS BEST RESTAURANTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
DTB
A lavish New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner created by Chef Carl Schaubhut – who was recently crowned 2017 Chef of The Year by New Orleans’ Eater Awards – will be offered at DTB; highlighting the best of Chef de Cuisine Jacob Hammel and Chef Carl’s modern coastal Cajun cuisine. The four-course menu is priced at $85 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), with the choice of an additional wine and cocktail pairing ($40), hand-picked by renowned Cocktail Director Lu Brow. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of complimentary Champagne to start off the night and prepare for the countdown to 2018. The exquisite New Year’s Eve menu follows:
Amuse
CRAB FAT BEIGNET
Fonduta, Cajun Caviar, Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne
First Course
(choice of)
FOIE GRAS “ALMANDINE”
Brown Butter + Lemongrass Mousse, Toasted Almonds, Roasted Apple
GULF SHRIMP PATE
Andouille Toast, Pickled Satsuma, Herb Salad
ROASTED KUMQUATS AND BURRATA
Baby Greens, Heirloom Carrots, Sourdough Croutons, Calabrian chili
Second Course
(choice of)
ROASTED LOCAL FISH
Cauliflower Au Poivre, Brussels Leaves, Pickled Shallots
NEW YORK STRIP
Butter Poached Lobster, Creamed Spaghetti Squash, Crispy Maitake Mushrooms, Charred Onion
BLUE CRAB AGNOLOTTI
Celery Root, Tasso Granola, Preserved Meyer Lemon, Mustard Frill
Third Course
(choice of)
STRAWBERRY AND CHAMPAGNE
Strawberry Panna Cotta, Champagne Sorbet, Petite Strawberry Macarons, Strawberry Olive Oil Powder
CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Milk Chocolate Snow, Caramel Bourbon Brown Butter Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs
The restaurant will open Christmas Eve for brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM and dinner 4PM-9PM; New Year’s Eve brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM and dinner 5PM-11PM; and New Year’s Day brunch 10:30AM-3PM; and will close on Christmas Day, along with dinner service on New Year’s Day. DTB is located at 8201 Oak Street, Suite 1 in New Orleans. For reservations or further information, please call (504) 518-6899 or visit www.dtbnola.com
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Toups’ Meatery
A native of Rayne, Louisiana, Chef Isaac Toups is known for his “born and braised” culinary style. Toups’ Meatery will be offering a New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner that is sure to excite as guests welcome in 2018. Priced at $85 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), with an optional wine pairing, the five-course menu will feature:
Amuse
MURDER POINT OYSTERS AND CAVIAR
sparkling rosé mignonette
First Course
(choice of)
SAFFRON CITRUS SHRIMP
fennel cabbage, pineapple remoulade
FRIED SWEETBREAD
tomatillo cilantro relish, gem lettuce
Second Course
(choice of)
LA BLUE CRAB BISQUE
sherry, chervil
SMOKED MUSSEL SALAD
baby lettuces, anchovy, preserved lemon, parmesan
Third Course
(choice of)
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
oyster artichoke béchamel, herbsaint, pomme frites
40 DAY DRY AGED NY STRIP STEAK
white pepper grits, bone marrow butter, au poivre
Fourth Course
(choice of)
LA KUMQUAT TATA BOUILLI
grand marnier crème
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Port gelee, fruit confiture
Toups’ Meatery will be open for dinner on New Year’s Eve from 5PM-11PM. The restaurant will be closed New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Toups’ Meatery is located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. For more information, please call (504) 252-4999 or visit www.toupsmeatery.com
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Toups South
Throughout the holiday season, merrymakers can join in on an old Crescent City tradition – Reveillion – at Toups South. Priced at $55 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the Reveillon four-course menu includes Crab Calas with green onion aioli as amuse bouche; a first course choice of Local Greens with giardiniera, shaved Parmesan, crispy ham and basil vinaigrette or Pan Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Worcestershire butter and grilled bread; and a choice between Seared Speckle Trout with local green beans and almond brown butter or Paneed Veal with heirloom grits and braised tomato for the main course. Dessert lovers can choose between Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding topped with Wild Turkey ice cream or Bananas Foster Ice Cream Sundae.
On New Year’s Eve, Toups South invites revelers to indulge in a five-course prix-fixe dinner, reflecting the flavors and ingredients of the South. For $85 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), with an optional wine pairing, guests can ring in the New Year while enjoying their choice of the following menu items:
Amuse
SMOKED MURDER POINT OYSTER
preserved lemon crema
First Course
(choice of)
BLUE CRAB SALAD
English peas, beets, tarragon
BEEF TARTARE
black vinegar pickled quail egg, yuzu aioli, dashi potato chips
Second Course
(choice of)
GULF OYSTER STEW
caviar, pickled mustard seed
ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS
pork belly vinaigrette, whipped ricotta
Third Course
(choice of)
PAN ROASTED SCALLOPS
wild mushrooms, saffron butter, parsnip purée
RED WINE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
blue cheese potato croquettes, roasted cauliflower
Fourth Course
(choice of)
SATSUMA TART
whipped cream, granita
TRIO OF CHOCOLATE
cake, mousse, ice cream
Toups South will also host a festive brunch on New Year’s Eve from 10AM-3PM, and open for New Year’s dinner from 5PM-11PM. The restaurant will open during regular hours on New Year’s Day, serving lunch from 11AM-3PM; Happy Hour 3PM-6PM; and dinner 5PM-10PM. Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Toups South is located inside of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans. For more information, please call (504) 304-2147 or visit www.toupssouth.com
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