New Orleans is known the world over for its incredible food. But what about being a trendsetter? Here, you'll discover 8 trends that show how diversified, unique new restaurants are entering the New Orleans market. From food trucks to family, these eateries are sure to add even more flavor to the Crescent City.

1. 8 Trends of
New Restaurants
New Orleans 2016

2. We are a marketing, public relations, and design firm that unearths leading
ways businesses can stand out. These 8 unique trends show diversified,
new restaurants entering the market. From food trucks to family, these
trends are sure to add flavor to the taste of New Orleans.
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3. Celebrity Chefs
Louisiana is lucky to have amazing chefs who never fail to satisfy. Their fame
stems from sophisticated menus and unique cooking styles, earning them
the “celebrity” status.

4. Seaworthy
Celebrity chefs
Kerry Heffernan, owner of
Seaworthy, was the famous head
chef of Eleven Madison Park in New
York. He left the Big Apple for the
Big Easy to share his culinary skills
with the South.
Chef: Daniel Causgrove
Culinary style: Oyster Bar
Location: 630 Carondelet St.
Date: July 2016

5. Meril
Celebrity chefs
Meril will be Emeril Lagasse’s fourth
New Orleans restaurant on top of nine
others around the country. His
celebrity status continues to grow
with each culinary venture.
Chef: Will Avelar
Culinary Style: Mystery
Location: 424 Girod St.
Date: September 2016

6. Caribbean
Room
Celebrity chefs
Famous New Orleans chef, John Besh,
is restoring the beloved Caribbean
Room restaurant in the Pontchartrain
Hotel. As the twelfth addition to the
Besh Restaurant Group, we know it
will meet high expectations.
Chef: Chris Lusk
Culinary style: Creole
Location: 2031 St. Charles Ave.
Date: June 2016

7. Repurposing the Past
Historic buildings transformed into restaurants provide a memorable
dining experience. These venues may be renovated, but their history
remains. Check out these new spots to see how they celebrate the rich
culture of New Orleans.

8. vessel
Repurposing the past
Vessel is in a church that dates
back to 1914. The interior’s open
rafters resemble an inverted ship’s
hull.
Chef: Nick Vella
Culinary Style:
Mediterranean influence with
coastal inspiration
Location: 3835 Iberville St.
Date: June 2016

9. The currently unnamed restaurant
will be Susan Spicer’s newest
venture. The location is a former
police station still containing a jail
cell covered in graffiti. It was built in
1937 on the banks of the New Basin
Canal and moved to its present
location in 1951.
Chef: Susan Spicer
Culinary style: Mystery
Location: 801 Rosedale Dr.
Date: September 2016
Repurposing the past
Susan
Spicer

10. Whether it’s on wheels moving to brick-and-mortar or vice versa, the
food truck craze is going strong. These restaurants have loyal
customers who are sure to try their new locations.
Truck Table

11. Taceaux Loceaux, one of the most
famous food trucks in New Orleans,
launched in 2010, finally meets
brick-and-mortar. They will offer a
larger menu and a full bar, aiming for
a “mexican beer garden vibe.”
Owners: Alex and Maribeth Del
Castillo
Culinary style:
Combination of Mexican, Korean and
Cajun
Location: 627 Celeste St.
Date: 2017
tRUCK TABLE
Taceaux
Loceaux

12. This popular hot dog joint is hitting
the streets with their Datmobile
which serves almost all of the
options found in the restaurant.
Executive chef: Alex
Ventura
Culinary style: Hot dogs
with a twist
Location: Follow
@datdognola on Instagram and
Twitter to find their location
Date: December 2016
Dat Dog
tRUCK TABLE

13. These New Orleans chefs loved their fine dining, but now the deli is
calling their name. The laid back atmosphere and high-quality
sandwiches draw in a whopping takeout crowd.
Dining to Deli

14. Hereford learned the culinary
styles of world-class kitchens by
traveling around the country. His
plan for Turkey and the Wolf is a
fusion of different cuisines
influenced by his adventures.
Owner: Mason Hereford
Culinary style:
Southern Classics
Location: 739 Jackson Ave.
Date: August 2016
Dining to Deli
Turkey and
the Wolf

15. Lopez is well-versed in the fine-
dining world with his two
restaurants Root and Square
Root. However, he decided it was
time to branch out by creating a
simple, fresh deli named Part &
Parcel.
Chef: Phillip Lopez
Culinary style:
Modern Classic
Location: 611 O’Keefe Ave.
Date: July 2016
Dining to Deli
Part & Parcel

16. Here in New Orleans, our food is always served with a side of spirits.
These new restaurants have taken it to the next level by making their
own alcohol. Whether the menu is paired with brewed or distilled drinks,
these places are bound to please any customer.
Food to Ferment

17. Food to Ferment
Lula On top of having delicious menu
options, Lula also operates its
own distillery. The restaurant will
make its own vodka, rum, and gin
for customer’s enjoyment.
Chef: Jess Bourgeois
Culinary style: Creole
Location: 1530 St. Charles
Ave.
Date: October 2016

18. Barrel Proof, known for their
extensive whiskey collection, hosts
pop-up restaurant collaborations.
They come about once a month
and provide great food in a lively
atmosphere.
Bar Manager: Liam Deegan
Culinary style: Comfort
Food
Location: 1201 Magazine St.
Date: January 2016
Food To Ferment
Barrel Proof

19. tHE MORE THE MERRIER
These restaurants were too successful to stay in one location. The new
openings will excite their loyal customers while extending their current fanbase.

20. Chais Delachaise, offshoot of
Delachaise, is a combination of a
bistro and a classic wine bar.
Unlike the St. Charles location, the
new spot in Uptown has table
service.
Owner: Evan Hayes
Culinary style: Wine bar
Location: 7708 Maple St.
Date: June 2016
The More the merrier
Chais
Delachaise

21. District Donuts is spreading the
donut love to Lakeview. These
gourmet donuts and special
sliders paired with delicious coffee
always hit the spot.
Owners: Aaron Vogel, Chris
Audler, and Stephen Cali
Culinary style: Donuts,
sliders and brew
Location: 525 Harrison Ave.
Date: Summer 2016
The More the merrier
District
Donuts

22. Three Muses, the popular music
and eatery venue on Frenchman
Street, is adding an Uptown
location. The focus will shift from
live entertainment to delicious
food.
Chef: Dan Esses
Culinary style: American
Location: 7537 Maple St.
Date: Summer 2016
The More the merrier
Three
Muses

23. Food is Family
Food is family
Love, comfort, happiness: all words associated with both family and food.
From family-run to family-friendly, these new restaurants have environments
just like home. Come for the food. Stay for the company.

24. Revel is a full family affair: Chris
McMillian runs the bar, his
son-in-law, Jose Ayala, heads the
kitchen, and his wife, Laura, runs
the front of the house.
Chef: Jose Ayala
Culinary style: American
Location: 133 N. Carrollton
Ave.
Date: February 2016
Food is Family
Revel

25. The owners aimed for Cafe Henri
to have a friendly atmosphere,
affordable prices, and a familiar
menu. They succeeded in making
it the perfect neighborhood
hotspot.
Owners: Neal Bodenheimer,
Kirk Estopinal, and Nick Detrich
Culinary style:
American
Location: 800 Louisa St.
Date: May 2016
Food is Family
Cafe
Henri

26. Alison Vega and her husband,
Drew Knoll, opened Station 6 for
their children. Their dream is for
the family of six to all work
together one day.
Chefs: Alison Vega and Drew
Knoll
Culinary style: Creole
Cuisine
Location: 105 Old
Hammond Hwy.
Date: August 2016
Food is Family
Station 6

27. Resurrected Restaurant
These restaurants closed after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but now
they’re back and stronger than ever. The authentic cuisine intertwined with
rich history will diversify these spots.

28. Resurrected Restaurants
Dunbar’s
Creole
Cuisine
After the storm, Celestine Dunbar
struggled to reopen his restaurant,
Dunbar’s. She operated for awhile
in Loyola University’s cafeteria,
but now Dunbar is ready to branch
out and open her own location.
Owner: Celestine Dunbar
Culinary style: Creole
Location: 7834 Earhart Blvd.
Date: 2016

29. Pho Tau
Bay
Resurrected Restaurants
Pho Tau Bay closed their locations
for major renovations. Now,
they’re ready to make a comeback
and give New Orleans a taste of
their culture.
Manager: Karl Takacs Jr.
Culinary style:
Vietnamese
Location: 1565 Tulane Ave.
Date: May 2016

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31. Credits
Slide 1 & 32:http://nola.eater.com/2016/6/7/11820776/new-orleans-restaurants-new-openings-summer-2016;
http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/12/new_restaurants_2016.html
Slide 2: https://www.builddirect.com/blog/the-15-best-interior-designers-in-new-orleans/
Slide 3:
https://www.google.com/search?q=chefs+kitchen&espv=2&biw=1175&bih=638&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwits9GS0svNAhVqyoMKHY5rAKkQ
_AUIBigB#imgrc=LkL4YCiXa4uUPM%3A
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http://www.kerryheffernan.com/photo_video.html
Slide 5: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/10/emeril_meril_new_orleans_wareh.html;
http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/03/emeril_meril_new_orleans_will.html;
https://www.google.com/search?q=emeril&espv=2&biw=1175&bih=638&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjw74nqgr_NAhWDKCYKHednClcQ_AUIB
igB#imgrc=9To_niBUdUqeuM%3A
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https://www.google.com/search?q=john+besh&espv=2&biw=1175&bih=638&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwig4KzThb_NAhUBwWMKHc1aArIQ_AUIBygC#img
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Slide 7:
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http://nola.eater.com/2016/6/7/11820776/new-orleans-restaurants-new-openings-summer-2016
Slide 9: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/10/susan_spicer_lakeview_rosedale.html;
http://nola.eater.com/2015/10/21/9583068/susan-spicer-upcoming-restaurant-lakeview-mid-city-lafitte-greenway-details; https://wordsandmusic.org/susan-spicer/;
http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/06/19_new_restaurants_in_new_orle.html#14
Slide 10: http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2012/02/28/smithsonian-magazine-names-taceaux-loceaux-one-of-20-best-food-trucks-in-the-us
Slide 11: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/11/taceaux_loceaux_restaurant.html;
http://nola.eater.com/2015/11/4/9669088/taceaux-loceaux-restaurant-opening-2016-new-orleans;
http://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index.ssf/2014/05/taceaux_loceaux_food_truck_gui.html;@rantsofayat;
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/new-orleans/food-trucks-new-orleans/
Slide 12: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/11/taceaux_loceaux_restaurant.html;
http://nola.eater.com/2015/11/4/9669088/taceaux-loceaux-restaurant-opening-2016-new-orleans;
http://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index.ssf/2014/05/taceaux_loceaux_food_truck_gui.html;
https://www.google.com/search?q=dat+dog+food+truck&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwid--af9MDNAhXSpYMKHe3WC-cQ_AUI
CSgE#imgrc=e9pq87JjYTzDdM%3A

32. Credits (Cont.)
Slide 13: pixabay.com
Slide 14: http://nola.eater.com/2015/11/17/9750722/mason-herefords-turkey-and-the-wolf-to-open-in-spring-2016;
http://nola.eater.com/2015/1/20/7856765/coquettes-mason-hereford-to-pursue-sandwich-dream;
http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/11/turkey_and_the_wolf_mason_here.html
Slide 15: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/09/root_part_and_parcel_phillip_l.html;
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Slide 19: pixabay.com
Slide 20: http://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/02/delachaise_owner_will_open_map.html; https://www.instagram.com/p/BG4wdsuN0eT/?taken-by=mafiaboss15
Slide 21: http://www.bizneworleans.com/Start-up-Successes/September-2014/District-Donuts-Sliders-Brew/;
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Real Slide 22: http://nola.eater.com/2016/5/4/11592980/new-orleans-restaurant-three-muses-uptown-seoul-shack-reopening; http://www.3musesnola.com/;
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