Ian McNulty

It sure looked like the end of the line for Anita's Grill, but the vintage diner is fixing for a comeback, now downtown in a building with its own character https://t.co/U7G6xMujd3

French Quarter Fest predictions: great music, perfect weather and so...much...food. It starts today. Check out these perennial favorites and promising new additions to the fest menu: https://t.co/45zqZYEdD9

My first take handicapping which NOLA restaurants could get Michelin Stars. First though, I had to rethink my impression of a Michelin restaurant based on what Michelin itself says it looks for, and that's purely what's on the plate. If so then... https://t.co/mwnlp6kkVR

Here's a closer look at The Hope Farm, one of the spots that really stood out on our Gulf Coast restaurant road trip. Its sister restaurant Little Bird is opening soon, and the chef's friends here in NOLA are hosting a preview dinner for it this month: https://t.co/rFBB0aCpP4

People head down the Gulf Coast for sun, sand, boating, maybe some bushwackers. Expectations for great food and fine dining have been something most leave at home. But is that starting to change? I took a restaurant road trip, here's what I found: https://t.co/eh8aiX8s9T

NOLA had more than a dozen semifinalists for this year's James Beard awards, and the Gulf Coast had a rising roster of semifinalists too. Now only one continues on as finalist, the founder of this tiny bakery cafe in Central City. Here's the story: https://t.co/PlQXrAKJIR

More on Michelin coming to New Orleans...and Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast. What do the stars mean, what is Michelin looking for, what the heck is a Bib Gourmand award and how does it relate to that big happy, well-fed Michelin Man? It's all here: https://t.co/rGTmkgDO0h

Michelin Stars, restaurant guide are finally coming to New Orleans, part of a new regional guide for all of Louisiana and five more states including Gulf Coast neighbors. Here's what to know https://t.co/YO8SrKLJpk

Great cocktails, late-night food (until midnight at least), sumptuous design -- but is it a restaurant, a bar, something in between, and does that really matter? Here's a look inside Junebug, new in downtown NOLA https://t.co/LDVwBnHeRg

Alon Shaya is bringing a new all-day cafe to Lakeview, what the chef calls "neighborhood Mediterranean," coming later this year to Allen Toussaint Boulevard. Link has all the details https://t.co/fVcOeUKn8B

Bellegarde Bakery made its name on artisan bread in New Orleans. Now a big name in the local restaurant business has bought the bakery to continue that approach. https://t.co/F3bLBEncaY

The new Crazy Johnnie's Steak House is about to open in Metairie. It looks a lot different from the Fat City legend, but the menu sure looks familiar. Bring on that filet mignon po-boy and BBQ shrimp. Link has the latest: https://t.co/svZNouPL7F

Restaurants, bars, hospitality — it’s all part of New Orleans life, and that life changed when the pandemic arrived 5 years ago. Here's a look back at a time I never want to relive, but which shines some light on what endures today. https://t.co/Yt49W8XUqk

It's like seeing actors you admire getting their turn on a storied stage. Creators of Costera and Osteria Lupo have now brought back this sumptuous downtown restaurant space as the new Brutto Americano (in the former Ace hotel). Link has a first look https://t.co/r9COTrhg4p

Would you follow your favorite sushi chef to a new restaurant? Many are for the new Kuro Sushi Bar in the Lower Garden District, a small spot for chef specialty dressed sushi and omakase. https://t.co/lBVbZSFLjI

Remember Jax beer? A different local brewery has brought back the brand, brown bottles and all. My colleague Rich Collins has the story https://t.co/Vlywv2jeFQ

It's old school Italian food with a modern edge downstairs at Pulcinella, burlesque upstairs at the Original Nite Cap for a new New Orleans take on the dinner and a show combo. Link has my story with photos by @chris_granger https://t.co/F5XQw4r8Yv