Surrey's Uptown closes and more New Orleans restaurant news
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With more restaurants closing, a few set to open (or reopen) and food events happening around New Orleans, it can be hard to keep up. But don't worry, we do that for you.
Here are the latest restaurant headlines in New Orleans:
❌ Surrey's permanently closed its Uptown location, but its Lower Garden District location remains open. (Website)
❌ The Rabbit's Foot, the Lower Garden District bodega, succumbed to its financial struggles and closed for good. (Instagram)
❌ Seafood Sally's closed after a second unexpected major maintenance cost. (Instagram)
❌ CBD Indian restaurant Tava also announced its closure, citing increased costs and other challenges. (Instagram)
🥪 Central Grocery is finally set to reopen in the new year, bringing its iconic muffalettas back to the French Quarter. (Instagram)
☕ Congregation Coffee reopened in Algiers Point and restarted its wholesale business.
🥃 Barrel Proof expanded with a new location in Nashville. (Instagram)
🆕 Rosella, a new wine bar and cozy restaurant, opened in Mid-City. (Eater New Orleans)
🥐 A new bakery is headed to the CBD courtesy of the folks behind Bearcat. (Instagram)
🪚 Cafe Equator is taking over the Egg Roll House with a major expansion. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🧆 Mediterranean chain Cava is now open in Metairie and Elmwood. (Website)
🍷 Oak Wine Bar and its neighbor, Ale, will combine under the same leadership as Mid-City's Bayou Beer Garden and Bayou Wine Garden. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 🔒)
📹 Bon Appetit spent a day with the Arnaud's saucier. (YouTube)
🍔 Drew Brees' Smalls Sliders is getting a new Metairie location at the intersection of Clearview and Veterans Boulevard. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🏆 Donald Link will be presented with the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience's Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award during the January festival, according to a press release.
🏄 Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar will celebrate its CBD expansion with a party Dec. 17 when the Saints play the Giants. Expect select free drinks, a buffet, photobooth and a DJ. (Instagram)
🧑🍳 New Orleans native Chris Borges was named the new executive chef at the Virgin Hotel's Commons Club, according to a press release.
What to watch: 🧀 What food trends do we have to look forward to in 2024? Market researchers say we're in for more buckwheat, caramelized everything and grilled cheese, raclette and halloumi.
- What's out? Anything ultra-processed, writes Axios' Jennifer A. Kingson.