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Pairing wine and food at New Orleans restaurants

Pairing wine and food at New Orleans restaurants

May 18, 2010 | Posted in: Restaurant News
By Benda Maitland for BestofNewOrleans.com At Le Meritage in the Maison Dupuy Hotel, Mark Nelson pairs wines with chef Michael Farrell’s eclectic, French-inspired cuisine. A veteran of resorts including California’s La Costa Resort... » Read More


James Beard Foundation to announce award nominees, stage benefit at Kingsley House in New Orleans

James Beard Foundation to announce award nominees, stage benefit at Kingsley House in New Orleans

March 23, 2010 | Posted in: Restaurant News
New Orleans chefs, restaurateurs and writers have been amply decorated over the years by the James Beard Awards, the prestigious program run by the James Beard Foundation in New York City. Next week, the Foundation will be descending upon New Orle... » Read More


Maison Dupuy announces the 4th annual 2010 French Quarter Wine Festival

Maison Dupuy announces the 4th annual 2010 French Quarter Wine Festival

December 21, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
By Todd A. Price/The Times Picayune December 14, 2009, 3:00PM The Maison Dupuy announced this week its fourth annual French Quarter Wine Festival. The series of intimate wine dinners each highlights a vineyard from Oregon, California, Wash... » Read More


HIGH CONCEPT - Le Meritage

HIGH CONCEPT - Le Meritage's attention to flavor and detail make it one of the city's best new restaurants

October 9, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
"Artfully Scrumptious Le Meritage" Friday, October 09, 2009 By Brett Anderson Restaurant writer You know how restaurant employees across the nation secretly agreed to greet every customer with the question, "Have yo... » Read More


Le Meritage puts emphasis on fine wines, upscale fare

Le Meritage puts emphasis on fine wines, upscale fare

September 8, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
by Tom Fitzmorris Few new restaurants in the past couple of years have been in the white tablecloth category, but that seems to be picking up. Le Meritage has had to push harder than the others for recognition. The Maison Dupuy assiduously... » Read More


I have been dying to dine at Le Meritage Restaurant at the Maison Dupuy Hotel

I have been dying to dine at Le Meritage Restaurant at the Maison Dupuy Hotel

August 21, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
Click on link for full story on NewOrleans.com http://www.neworleans.com/food/running-with-knives-by-allen-nguyen/new-orleans-food/190087-le-meritage-restaurant.html... » Read More


Brett Anderson Tweets on His first dinner in Le Meritage

Brett Anderson Tweets on His first dinner in Le Meritage

July 21, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
BRETT ANDERSON TWEETS – Food Critic – New Orleans Times Picayune BrettAndersonTP: My first meal at Le Meritage was last night. Geeked out wine concept. Still easy contender for Best New Restaurant in New Orleans.... » Read More


New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles Magazine

New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles Magazine

July 1, 2009 | Posted in: In the Press
Seasoned with style – go inside the Kitchen of one of New Orleans Best Chef – Michael Farrell of Le Meritage   http://www.myneworleans.com/New-Orleans-Homes-Lifestyles/July-2009/Seasoned-with-style/ CLICK ON LINK... » Read More


Testimonials 2009

Testimonials 2009

June 3, 2009 | Posted in: Restaurant News
For some reason, and I don’t have the answer, the relatively tiny community of New Orleans attracts creative and talented chefs who desire to practice their craft in a place filled with equally talented and creative masters of cuisine. N... » Read More


Dramatic Results: Le Meritage - by Gambit Magazine Best of New Orleans

Dramatic Results: Le Meritage - by Gambit Magazine Best of New Orleans

June 2, 2009 | Posted in: In the Press
This is a wine-themed menu with all dishes available as half or full portions. Dishes are listed by how their flavors correspond with wine characteristics, from “sparklers” (fried oysters, smoked salmon) to “robust reds” (l... » Read More