EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY!
INDULGE IN THE BEST OF NEW ORLEANS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Compère Lapin           
Chef Nina Compton is inviting diners to celebrate Christmas with an exquisite family-style dinner at her critically acclaimed restaurant, Compère Lapin, located inside of the Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery Hotel. The festive dinner will be offered from 1PM – 7PM on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  Priced at $85 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the Christmas menu follows:

CHESTNUT SOUP
Roasted Root Vegetables

WARM WINTER SQUASH
Mustard Greens

OYSTER DRESSING

ROASTED PORK BELLY
rice and peas

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
brown butter and sage

ST. LUCIAN BLACK CAKE
Milk Punch Ice-Cream

"PONE"
Molasses Caramel, Cardamom Ice cream

On New Year’s Eve, Compère Lapin will offer dinner from 5:30PM – 10PM. For $125 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), revelers can indulge in a delicious prix-fixe menu crafted by Chef Nina Compton. The special New Year’s Eve menu follows:

TUNA
Oyster Crema, Trout Roe

SUNCHOKE VELOUTÉ
Caviar

SPAGHETTI
Abalone Mushrooms, Burgundy Truffles

GROUPER
Beurre Blanc, Brussels

TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
Leek Puree, Oxtail Jus

BOLIVIAN CHOCOLATE
Brown Butter Ice-Cream, Hazelnuts

Compère Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery at 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. For reservations or more information, please visit www.comperelapin.com or call (504) 599-2119.

Images: Compere Lapin

Copper Vine

Copper Vine, the stunning new wine-pub in downtown New Orleans, will open its doors Christmas Eve from 11AM-11PM; New Year’s Eve from 11AM-Till; and New Year’s Day from 9:30AM-Till. The chic eatery welcomes guests to enjoy delectable dishes from the full a la carte menu, or simply stop by for a drink at the bar. Choose from a variety of shareables like the charcuterie board and selection of flatbreads, or feast on one of Copper Vine’s signature dishes like the mushroom pasta with Cognac, foie gras, parmesan cream, soft poached egg; and short rib with whipped parmesan, edamame, veal demi. Copper Vine is located at 1001 Poydras Street in New Orleans’ Central Business District. For further information or reservations, please visit www.coppervinewine.com/ or call (504) 208-9535.

Images: Copper Vine

Bywater American Bistro (BABs)       
A delectable New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner will be offered at Bywater American Bistro, curated by Chef Nina Compton – winner of the 2018 James Beard Awards “Best Chef: South” – highlighting unique contemporary American seasonal flavors. Priced at $95 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the menu follows:

KUSSHI OYSTERS

Tomato Dashi, Avocado, Olive, Radish

COBIA TARTARE

Satsuma, Celery, Cucumber, Champagne

RABBIT CONSOMME

Foie Gras, Green Chiles, Root Vegetables, Farro

AMERICAN RED SNAPPER

Broccoli Rabe, Crystal Hot Sauce Hollandaise

FIG AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Candied Pecans, Usi Minnie

CHAMPAGNE SEMIFREDO

Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry, Mint

Located at the Rice Mill Lofts at 2900 Chartres Street in New Orleans’ Bywater district, BABs will offer dinner service from 5PM-10PM on New Year’s Eve. For additional information and reservations, please visit www.bywateramericanbistro.com or call (504) 605-3827.

Images: Bywater American Bistro 

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 2019. Priced at $85 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), with an optional wine and cocktail pairing ($40), the five-course menu will feature:

Amuse

MURDER POINT OYSTERS AND CAVIAR

sparkling rosé mignonette

First Course
(choice of)

DUCK PASTRAMI & ACCOUTREMENTS

LOUISIANA CRAB SALAD

smoked hot peppers

Second Course
(choice of)

FOIE GRAS AND HEAD CHEESE DUMPLINGS

CHARRED CARROT AND WHITE TRUFFLE SOUP

Third Course
(choice of)

DRY AGED NY STRIP

creamed kale & onion strings

SEARED SCALLOPS

white wine and fennel broth with swiss chard

Fourth Course
(choice of)

TRIO OF CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

ROASTED BANANA ZUPPA

Toups’ Meatery will be open for dinner on New Year’s Eve from 5PM-11PM. 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

Images: Toups Meatery 

Toups South

On New Year’s Eve, Toups South invites revelers to indulge in a decadent prix-fixe dinner, reflecting the flavors and ingredients of the South. For $85 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), with an optional wine and cocktail pairing ($40), guests can ring in the New Year while enjoying their choice of the following menu items:

Amuse
SMOKED MURDER POINT OYSTER
champagne granita, caviar


First Course
(choice of)

WAGYU BRESOLA
arugula, parmesan, cured egg
   
MARINATED OCTOPUS
olives, trout roe, yucca chip

Second Course
(choice of)

SMOKED SHRIMP AND FOIE GRAS
toast, Brussels sprout kimchi

FRENCH ONION BONE MARROW
baguette, chives

Third Course
(choice of)

BLACK VINEGAR BRAISED SHORT RIB
pearl onions, mascarpone grits, shaved white truffle

    
WHITE LASAGNA
mussels, clams, crab, saffron pasta

Fourth Course
(choice of)

CHOCOLATE CAKE
amaretto mousse filling, satsuma grenache, toasted almond
    
SATSUMA GANACHE
vanilla bean panna cotta
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. 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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Pythian Market
Treat yourself to a Hangover Jazz Brunch on New Year’s Day at Pythian Market with an array of a la carte brunch offerings from 13 different vendors, while sippin' on Bar 1908’s $5 draft beer; $6 mimosas, hot toddies and house wine; $7 bloody Mary’s and 1/2 price on all bottles of wine.

From 11AM-2PM, enjoy the eclectic, modern sounds of New Orleans-based live Jazz pianist and composer, Will Feinberg. Brunch offerings include:

Fete au Fete
COCHON DE LAIT BENEDICT

La Cocinita
CACHAPAS
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Pancakes, Sunny-Side-Up Eggs, Cheese,
Choice of Meat/Veggies

BREAKFAST TACOS
Flour Tortillas with Melted Cheese, Scrambled Eggs,
Choice of Meat/Veggies


BREAKFAST AREPAS
Venezuelan Cornmeal Patties stuffed with Scrambled Eggs, Cheese,
Choice of Meat/Veggies

CARIBBEAN BREAKFAST BOWL
Rice, Beans, Sweet Plantains, Sunny-Side-Up Eggs,
Choice of Meat/Veggies

Little Fig
SHAKSHUKA
served with sous-vide eggs

Kais
KAIS BRUNCH BOWL
Rice, Smoked salmon, Poached egg, Green onions, Crispy onions Nori,
Wasabi aioli 

14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant
TRADITIONAL JAMAICAN BREAKFAST
Akee, Salt Fish, Yellow Yam, Banana, Dumplings 

Cru
RAW & BUBBLE BAR

BAGEL AND LOX

CRAB CAKE BENEDICT

FRIED OYSTER CAESAR SALAD

TRUFFLED GRITS
Fried Green Tomato, Hollandaise

Meribo Pizza
BRUNCH PIZZA
White sauce, Bacon, Caramelized onions, Cheesy eggs, Apple jelly, Truffle oil, Parmesan

Squeezed
SMOKED SALMON BAGELS
Cream Cheese, Avocado, Cucumber

CAULIFLOWER BENEDICT
Cauliflower Scramble, Vegan Sausage, Vegan Biscuit, Cashew Cream Hollandaise

AÇAÍ BOWLS

AVOCADO TOAST
Hard Boiled Egg

Frencheeze
JALAPEÑO BACON CHEDDAR WAFFLE

DIRTY BREAKFAST FRIES
Hand Cut Fries, Pulled Pork, Provolone, Fried Egg

BREAKFAST PO-BOY
Hot Sausage, Fried Egg, Charred Chives Aioli, Crispy Chips


Pythian Market is located at 234 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans. For additional information, please visit www.pythianmarket.com.

Images: Pythian Market

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