By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger The proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at 4068 Tulane Ave. was assailed and defended Monday (April 26) in two Neighborhood Participation Project meetings with the developer and Mid-City neighbors. The location at Tulane and South Carrollton Avenue was the site of a Burger King location until it closed last summer. Since January, Read More…
When developer Sidney Torres IV bought the six-acre former Pelicans Stadium site in December, he mentioned a drive-thru chicken restaurant as part of his plans for Tulane and South Carrollton avenues.. It looked like he was referring to the NOLA Chick drive-thru that started serving up fried chicken sandwiches from the former Burger King soon Read More…
Christy and Justin Pitard, pioneers in the burgeoning medical corridor on Tulane Avenue, have closed their classic po-boy restaurant Avery’s on Tulane, Ian McNulty reports on NOLA.com. Since 2012, Avery’s has added its own flair to New Orleans casual fare, attracting a loyal following, but the pandemic along with personal health issues proved to be Read More…
New Orleans’ hottest new culinary pop-up is here This Saturday and every Saturday this spring, Rouses Markets will host a family-friendly weekend vacation for your tastebuds. Nearly 20 local food vendors from all over the city will be featured at Pop-Up @ Tchoup, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rouses at 4500 Tchoupitoulas Read More…
By Katherine Hart, Mid-City Messenger The stage is almost set for a jazz club on the corner of North Broad and Toulouse in Mid-City. The building’s owner, Sam Smith Jr., built that stage himself. Piece by piece, he has been steadily pursuing his dream of operating a jazz club in New Orleans. He wants to Read More…
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger It’s one of the best seasons of the year — crawfish season. While crawfish boils might be looking a little different this year, we’re still going to be getting together to safely enjoy some delicious crawfish with our friends. Here are some spots Mid-City where you can get your fix. Read More…
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger It was a text from a friend that first caught my attention. A sign that read “NOLA Chick” had popped up at 4068 Tulane Ave., in a location that used to be a Burger King. I decided that I immediately needed to know more about this chicken stand. Jerry Mixon, Read More…
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger Hieu Doan was at a crossroads. It was the middle of July 2020 when the owner of Namese, the beloved Vietnamese restaurant on Tulane Avenue, announced the restaurant’s closure. Like so many other businesses, the popular spot for pho had become a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. “We were forced Read More…
The long-awaited return of Morning Call and Bud’s Broiler to Mid-City is around the corner as work on the new building that will house the two local classics at Canal Boulevard and City Park Avenue nears completion, Ian McNulty reports on NOLA.com.
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger Park Island Brew Coffee House, on Gentilly Boulevard across from the Fair Grounds Race Course, is all about family and neighborhood. Kevin Davis, a 7th Ward resident, owns the building that houses Park Island Brew. He and his business partner, Chachera Brantley, first had the idea to open the coffee Read More…
