NEW ORLEANS – For the 20th year, New Orleans & Company is promoting its annual restaurant promotion, COOLinary New Orleans, with extended dates from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15 to celebrate the special milestone. Some of New Orleans’ finest dining establishments are offering specially curated prix-fixe menus at unbeatable prices. This year’s celebration also includes a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.
New Orleans & Company holds COOLinary as an example of how the organization is working to elevate our cultural assets and drive business during a need period.
COOLinary Celebrates 20 Years
From Creole classics to contemporary twists on Southern staples, over 100 participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus that allow diners to explore a variety of dishes. Prices range as low as $28 or less for two-course lunches and $58 or less for three-course brunches and dinners. Visit neworleans.com/coolinary, to view the list of participating restaurants and menus. Visitors can filter searches by neighborhood, meal type, if the restaurant is minority owned and by type of food.
“Twenty years ago, New Orleans & Company created COOLinary to market and support restaurants and hospitality workers during a traditionally slower time of the year,” said Walt Leger III, president & CEO of New Orleans & Company. “The annual celebration also serves as a reminder to locals and those in surrounding parishes, of how fortunate we are to have such an amazing restaurant scene in our community. Year after year, the brand has continued to grow. Not only does COOLinary showcase the diversity and creativity that define New Orleans’ culinary landscape, our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank supports those in need and furthers our mission of attracting visitors to our city for the benefit of our residents andhelps to make New Orleans a better place to live, work and visit.”
Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank
This year, New Orleans & Company will partner with Second Harvest Food Bank to assist in fighting against hunger in South Louisiana. In honor of the COOLinary milestone, locals and visitors are encouraged to donate $5 or more to Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed local families throughout the summer. At the conclusion of COOLinary, New Orleans & Company will match the total amount of donations made.
“We are so thrilled to partner with New Orleans & Company for COOlinary this year,” said Natalie Jayroe, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank. “Their matching gift helps us provide six meals for every dollar donated, showcasing our culinary community’s commitment to ending hunger. We also appreciate their ongoing work to bring conventions whose attendees often volunteer with us, helping us to end hunger across New Orleans and South Louisiana.”
In commemorating two decades of culinary excellence, COOlinary not only celebrates the past but also looks towards the future, ensuring that the flavors of New Orleans continue to delight and inspire for generations to come. And with the partnership between New Orleans & Company and Second Harvest Food Bank, COOlinary’s legacy extends beyond the plate, making a meaningful impact on our community.
###