Spicy Mango now open on French Quarter's edge
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Spicy Mango has already started taking reservations and walk-ins. Photo: Chelsea Brasted/Axios
Larry Morrow will celebrate the grand opening of Spicy Mango on July 5, capitalizing on the Essence Fest crowds who typically bring long lines and full reservation books to his slate of New Orleans restaurants.
Why it matters: The opening is the latest in what Morrow has called "growth mode" for his locally-based restaurant group.
The big picture: Morrow has said he aims to create the "largest Black-owned hospitality group in the country" with Morrow Hospitality.
- His family of venues already includes his de facto flagship Morrow's, the de facto flagship, Keith Lee favorite Monday, the French Quarter's Sun Chong and Hide/Seek, Treehouse and Morrow Steak.
- Celebs are often spotted at Morrow's restaurants, too. (Essence Fest headliner GloRilla was spotted at Morrow Steak last year with Megan Thee Stallion.)
The latest entry into Morrow's collection is Spicy Mango, which combines New Orleans and Caribbean flavors.
- The opening menu includes starters like crawfish beignets, charred eloté and shrimp ceviche. Oxtails and stewed curry and jerk chicken appear among the entrees, as does a $160 tomahawk steak.
The vibe: Spicy Mango is on the corner of Frenchmen Street and Esplanade Avenue, just across from the No. 9 fire station.
- The space is lush and warm, with a faux tree planted at the center of the restaurant, its branches reaching over the first several tables.
- Rattan and macrame details appear on chairs and light fixtures, including the pendant lights that hang over a curving bar at the back of the room.
If you go: Dinner reservations for the July 5 grand opening already appeared to be booked up, but other dates, including for a soft opening prior to then, are available through OpenTable.
Go deeper: 13 Black-owned restaurants in downtown New Orleans
