Tasty Tidbits
- After 120 years, there will be a woman—Louisiana native Nicole Theriot—at the helm of New Orleans’ Galatoire’s as director of culinary operations.
- Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery is set to open Armada, a new French- and Spanish-inspired restaurant in New Orleans’ Central Business District, by the end of 2026.
- Byblos Mediterranean Grill, a local restaurant that’s been on the scene for about 30 years, has taken over the old Boil & Barrel in the Lakeview area of New Orleans.
- Shreveport chefs Niema and Matthew DiGrazia opened Niema’s West African & Caribbean Cuisine at the Robinson Film Center.
- Terranova Supermarket has become Dué Market, a neighborhood bodega for New Orleans’ Faubourg St. John.
- An Italian pop-up called Fico Cucina is now Procida, a permanent restaurant in Marigny in New Orleans that opened in August.
St. Francisville Food & Wine Festival
November 13–15 | St. Francisville
St. Francisville is one of the most charming and historic towns in the Bayou State, and it’s the perfect backdrop for this three-day festival celebrating the incredible flavors and culinary traditions of Louisiana and Mississippi, with acclaimed chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers leading the charge. Kick off the weekend with a five-course meal with wine pairings from Rob Mistry of Gautreau’s, sip your way through a lively jazz brunch at the St. Francisville Inn, delight in a live-fire cooking celebration with craft barbecue masters—including Andrew Caskey of Bad Wolf BBQ and Jay Ducote of Ducote’s—at the Bubbles & BBQ event downtown, and cap off the weekend’s festivities with the ultimate grand finale at the Sunday Grand Tastings on the beautiful grounds of The Myrtle. Some of this year’s notable participants are Patrick Teagle of Feliciana, Tory McPhail of City Grocery, and Patrick Trahan of Ruffino’s. Whether your plans include indulging in the Gulf seafood and barbecue offerings, sipping on Southern spirits and wine, listening to the live music with dear friends, or simply spending a leisurely weekend in the Feliciana countryside, this intimate celebration is a tasty way to experience the region’s hospitality and culinary prowess.
More Festivals to Check Out
Port Barre Cracklin Festival
November 12–15 | Port Barre
Natchitoches Christmas Festival
November 21, 2026–January 6, 2027 | Natchitoches
Festival of the Bonfires
December 11–13 | Lutcher
Photos courtesy of Megan D’Aquilla (St. Francisville Food & Wine Festival)
