With the passing of the 5th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the recovery effort has once again hit the national spotlight. MSNBC.Com posted an article this week commending the tremendous resurgence of New Orleans restaurants. The article highlights some encouraging statistics. 300 new restaurants have opened in the Greater New Orleans area since the storm and the city now has over 70,000 tourism-related jobs (compared to a pre-Katrina high of 85,000). Last year New Orleans saw 7.5 million tourists and $4.2 billion in tourism spending – despite a sluggish economy and widespread cutbacks in corporate business travel. That’s an increase of almost 4 million tourists from 2006.
While this is certainly great news for the city, numbers don’t always tell the whole story. While Jefferson and Orleans Parish have seen at least 80% of its restaurants reopened since Katrina, St. Bernard Parish has seen less than half of its restaurants return. St. Bernard does enjoy the same tourism traffic compared to Orleans and Jefferson Parish. In fact, many restaurants throughout the city are far removed from tourist hot spots and rely heavily on local support. With a staggering economy, many local restaurants are facing extinction. The oil spill in the gulf hasn’t helped either. It’s great to see the French Quarter coming back full force, but don’t forget about all the great local places. Mondo, a Susan Spicer establishment that opened this summer, is leading the charge in Lakeview’s neighborhood dining scene. La Provence, a John Besh establishment that opened in the fall of last year, headlines the Northshore’s up-and-coming upscale restaurants. And of course, the Marigny Brasserie is always here in the heart of Frenchment Street.
To read the MSNBC article in its entirety, click here: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38838684/ns/travel-destination_travel/
The summer time can be the ideal time to enjoy healthier meal options such as salads, soups, etc. Produce is at its peak during the summer, and a variety of fruits and vegetables can be found at your local grocery store. Produce that peaks during the summer time includes fresh berries, melons, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, asparagus cucumbers, beets, pea pods, fruits, greens and garden vegetables.
WebMD has compiled a list of the top 6 summer foods for weight loss. They are:
1.) Chilled soups
2.) Watermelon
3.) Grilled vegetables
4.) Salads
5.) Low/no-calorie beverages
6.) Fruit-based desserts
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be torture, but like everything else, some foods are more appropriate in the summer than the winter – and vice versa. You can read all about these six nutritious summer meals here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/6-best-summer-foods-for-weight-loss
At Marigny Brasserie, we want our customers to make the most of our extensive menu and wine list. By choosing a wine that compliments your entrée, we know that you will immediately find your meal to be more fulfilling and enjoyable. With these helpful guidelines, you don’t have to be a sommelier to chose the perfect white or red wine for your fish, poultry, beef, or pasta dish.
The old and established wine pairing law states that red wine should be served with heavier dishes such as beef or pasta and white wine should be paired with food such as chicken and fish. This adage still applies and can
be more fully explained by the idea that heavy bodied wines go with heavier foods and light bodied wines go with lighter foods. The heaviness of the food and wine should always be directly related, as to not have the wine overpower the food or vice versa. How much body wine has is determined by how powerful and weighty it feels in your mouth.
Generally, light seafood, grilled chicken, and light cheeses all go well with white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Pinot Grigio. For those who prefer red wine, a Pinot Noir or Burgundy can also be paired with this type of fair. For pasta dishes, especially those served in a red sauce and beef plates, a flavorful and full-bodied wine is your best bet. Try something such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Here are some pairings you might want to try on your next visit to Marigny Brasserie!
- Veal Parmesan with Merlot
- Blackened Catfish Platter or Grilled Chicken Breast Platter with Sauvignon Blanc
Celebrate the life, legacy, and music of Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong with us starting today through August 8th! The tenth annual Satchmo SummerFest is being held at the Old U.S. Mint on Esplanade. This tribute to Louis Armstrong includes a symposium, an art show, and of course, plenty of food and live music. Festival- goers will also get to experience events unique to New Orleans, including the Satchmo Birthday Party in Armstrong Park and a Jazz Mass in St. Augustine Church that ends with a second- line parade to the festival.
Check out the complete schedule of musical performances at Satchmo SummerFest
We were featured on abc 26′s “Good Morning New Orleans” and we thought we’d show you what “New Orleans Neighborhood Restaurant” had to show them.
Heres the First Segment, and this one is the Second Segment.
Located in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood just one block downriver from the French Quarter, Frenchmen Street is a favorite scene among locals. It isn’t uncommon to hear music pouring out of bar room doors with locals deciding their next stop. Frenchmen Street has exploded in recent years into a vibrant destination for food, music, and good times, but you won’t find daiquiri stands or t-shirt shops here. The area very much caters to locals who bar-hop for live music or eat out along the area’s increasingly diverse restaurant row. Though you can find restaurants serving exotic foods, you can also find recognizable Louisiana favorites at the Marigny Brasserie, where we take a more modern approach to Creole dishes. Stop by and visit us on 640 Frenchmen Street for our happy hour and dinner specials before heading out for live music!
Locals enjoy live music at Blue Nile and the Spotted Cat
Frenchmen really is a slice of modern Bohemia
The Marigny Brasserie restaurant is located right on the corner of Frenchmen Street and Royal, alongside all of the jazz clubs and coffee shops that The Marigny Triangle is known for. We originally started around the corner as the coffee house called Café Marigny, but with its increasing popularity we decided to open The Marigny Brasserie in order to fully cater to the desires of our costumers and the neighborhood.
The Marigny Brasserie specialize in traditional brasserie food with a New Orleans and Italian twist that is sure to make your mouth water. Whether it is Creole tomato season, freshly caught redfish, mirlitons on the vine, Gulf-harvested shrimp, just ripened Pontchatoula strawberries or Plaquemines Parish citrus, the harvest of local farms and fishermen always finds its way onto The Marigny Brasserie menu. Our chic interior with windows looking out to Royal Street and Frenchmen Street add extra ambience to your dining experience and help you relax and enjoy the consistently delicious food. We also have an extensive wine list as well as cocktails that you are sure to enjoy along side a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
What makes the Marigny Brasserie so special is that is it a true local New Orleans, neighborhood restaurant. We are a hidden gem among the vast New Orleans food scene. With so many options to choose from, the Marigny Brasserie is always a great pick, not only because of our convenient location, but because of our trendy yet casual mood and our soulful food that is delicate, savory and delicious without being fussy. Our menu changes depending on the seasons to ensure that we only serve the freshest and most delicious produce. And for those just looking for a drink or a quick bite we have a full bar and wonderful lounge that is perfect for meeting up with friends or family before a night at a nearby jazz club, or for winding down and grabbing cocktails after work with colleagues.
What we are most proud of at the Marigny Brasserie is our loyal customer base. As a neighborhood spot we get a lot of traffic from people in the area who in turn help us reach out to first timers in New Orleans through word of mouth. So, whether you are a frequent visitor, heard about us through a friend, or are just hearing about us for the first time now, we invite your to come down and taste our delicious dishes which are sure to be some of the best bites you will ever have in New Orleans!
