Sep 7, 2023 - Food and Drink

11 New Orleans restaurant closures announced this summer

Chelsea Brasted

Animated illustration of a sign reading, COME IN, WE'RE OPEN flipping over to read SORRY, WE'RE CLOSED. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

This summer has marked the last call for a handful of New Orleans restaurants.

Why it matters: Whether it's been long-planned or the result of the annual summer slowdown, it's never good to see a business close its doors.

Driving the news: It's been hard to keep up with the number of New Orleans restaurant closures that have been announced this summer, so we're rounding them up here.

Yes, but: As always in this town, new restaurants are opening all the time, including at least one from a chef on this list.

Here are the most recently-announced closures:

Riccobono's Peppermill closed Sept. 3 as its owners retired. (Instagram)
Beth Biundo Sweets' owner closed up shop after six years. (Instagram)
Lengua Madre will shut down Dec. 31 as chef Ana Castro begins a new venture, Acamaya. (Axios)
Le Chat Noir closed unexpectedly in August. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Mahony's closed its French Quarter location. (Instagram)
Hambone in Mandeville announced its closure, citing the industry and unforeseen difficulties. (Instagram)
Elysian Seafood's owners closed their St. Roch Market outpost to focus on catering. (Instagram)
Mucho Mas closed in July after its staff walked out and said they weren't getting paid. (WWL)
Seafood Sally's announced its shutdown, which owners say they hope will be temporary. (Instagram)
Barcadia is closed as its owner clears the way for a new-to-New Orleans restaurant. (Axios)
Bevi Seafood Co. quietly closed in June, making way for Porgy's Seafood Market, due to open this fall. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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