The annual Coolinary program returns in August, bringing summer dining deals at a wide range of restaurants.The format has expanded this year. The deals run longer than before, from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15.This year, Coolinary restaurants offer two-course lunches for $28 or less, and three-course dinners and brunches for $58 or less.More than 130 restaurants are taking part in Coolinary, a mix of top names and neighborhood gems, upscale destinations and casual joints, and many of these show how creative they can get with the “or less” pricing tactics. You can find the special menus at coolinaryneworleans.com, and check…

During the New Orleans summer, we travel if we can, hunker down when we must and take any seasonal satisfactions we can wring from this time of year.One of these is Coolinary, the annual program of citywide summer dining deals which marks its 20th year in 2024. It’s a boost for restaurants that can potentially transform the summer doldrums, and it’s become something locals and regional travelers have embraced and make plans around. The annual Coolinary program returns in August, bringing summer dining deals at a wide range of restaurants. This year, it returns with a greatly expanded format and…

On the one hand, it is silly to argue about which city is America’s sandwich capital. Like debates around other regional specialties—say, pizza or hot dogs—sandwich disputes end up offering more proof of how deeply these foods are stitched into our common foodways than they do of differences in how we enjoy them. I’ve learned that the correct question when I visit a new American city isn’t “Is there a famous local sandwich?” but “Where can I find it?” I dream of sandwiches and I bet you do, too, wherever you may call home. On the other hand: C’mon. You…

There are only a few more days left to get a burger from Junction Bar and Grill in the Bywater.The restaurant announced on Instagram that it would be closing the doors. The final day of service, for now, is Saturday, Aug. 3.Junction opened in 2014 and quickly became known for its burgers. The restaurant serves other bar fare including wings, fried pickles, loaded fries, good beer and cocktails. The Junction team is still deciding on what will happen to the space at 3021 St. Claude Avenue. The restaurant is encouraging guests to stay tuned for a potential update in the…