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“When we take a day off or go on vacation, we do not discuss work no matter what is happening. We often do different things. He gardens, I read, and we like to escape to the beach."

“Dining in this private space is like dining in a New Orleans home. You are drawn in with rustic, New Orleans charm and any party or event feels easy and fun.” 

"For me the need to be out at midnight on NYE passed long ago. This year we will head to Gris Gris for a very unfashionably early dinner that will have us home in plenty of time to comfort our dogs when people start setting off fireworks."

"No one could resist the night’s menu created by Chef Eric Cook of Gris-Gris, who concocted hors d’oeuvres of sugarcane-glazed beef tenderloin, fried oyster “BLT” and smoked salmon with dill cream cheese and caviar, among other savories, as well as the three-course meal."

“If you had to pick one food in New Orleans, the number-one most scrutinized, debated, argued dish would be gumbo. Everyone believes theirs is the right one, and everyone believes theirs is the most traditional gumbo ever.” 

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"Followers of Voodoo believe the powers of all loa are lifted to their highest potential during this celebration. This is the second year Gris-Gris is hosting after launching in 2020, and the first for Saint John."

"Following its theme, Gris-Gris’ prix fixe holiday dinner honors a Voodoo tradition: Mangé Loa, or “the feeding of the gods.” Mangé Loa is a Voodoo ceremony and annual feast of the gods (loa) featuring a variety of animal offerings, drinks, desserts and more."

"At Gris-Gris, the Zombi Nog is spiked with a little extra bourbon and praline liqueur, and the secret ingredient—powdered soft-serve mix—plays nicely with the machine." 

“The ‘the feeding of the Gods’ is a Voodoo ceremony and large annual feasting of the gods (‘loa’) featuring a variety of proteins, beverages, delicacies, and desserts. Practitioners of Voodoo believe the powers of all loa are lifted to their highest potential during this celebration."

"Slight variations on the Reveillon tradition are taking place at Gris-Gris and Saint John, which are both celebrating the holidays with their annual Mangé Loa Holiday Menus."

 "Mangé Loa – meaning ‘the feeding of the Gods’ – is a Voodoo ceremony and large annual feasting of the gods (‘loa’) featuring a variety of animal offerings, drinks, desserts and more. Followers of Voodoo believe the powers of all loa are lifted to their highest potential during this celebration."

"Creole Cook-Off': In this episode, Eric Cook, chef and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John, and Ericka Lassair, chef and founder of Diva Dawg, go toe-to-toe with creole corn maque choux and an etoufee jambalaya potato."

"Executive chef Eric Cook puts his twist on refined Southern cuisine. "

"Gris-Gris’ large outdoor balcony overlooks Magazine Street and is always a perfect go-to spot for Fall brunch, happy hour, or dinner."

"The setting—downstairs has an open kitchen and counter seating, upstairs has a dining room and bar as well as outdoor balcony seating with views of lower Magazine Street—has helped establish Gris-Gris as a go-to spot for neighborhood regulars as well as special occasion diners. "

"..despite the required time and attention, the dish is ubiquitous in NOLA and travelers can find gumbo on nearly every menu, year-round. The best gumbos start to arrive in October, filled with fresh Gulf crabs or smoked chicken, spicy Andouille sausage, fresh okra, and a whole lot of love. "

"Located in the heart of the Lower Garden District, Gris-Gris is known for its modern take on classic Louisiana and Southern cuisine. Their chicken and andouille gumbo is both traditional and comforting. Enjoy a bowl out on their wrap-around balcony overlooking Magazine Street below. 

"Eric Cook is a hard-working, dedicated chef who has excellent touch when it comes to food and a keen eye to know what his guests want."

"The family took meals seriously, with Mom cooking a delicious one-pot something or other on weeknights and Dad cooking up the haul from his hunting and fishing excursions on weekends."

"Join us for a night of celebrating the release of Olivia Grey Pritchard's 'MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds'." 

"The COOLinary menu features all new items that are not on their traditional menu so if you’re a Gris-Gris fan, this is your chance to try something new."

"Get ready for a unique taste of New Orleans as COOLinary returns to the city for its 18th year!"

"Gris Gris is a neighborhood restaurant serving refined southern staples on Magazine Street."

"Chef Eric Cook doesn’t hold back with his brunch menu that has a little bit of everything you would want at that perfect brunch spot. "

"This is a chef who understands what makes a classic dish great. It takes that sort of understanding to create a version of a classic dish that’s yours, and that’s what Cook does."

"Gris Gris is a neighborhood restaurant serving refined southern staples on Magazine Street."

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"Lastly, much-needed time off for summer vacation, Gris-Gris has reopened with new summer hours, a five-day revamped brunch menu and the return of some popular menu items."

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"Gris Gris’ Oyster BLT: This appetizer is completed with pork belly, tomato jam, and sugarcane vinegar. Y’all. Do not sleep on this. "

 "New Orleans has been such a great example of how to do things - and we can say, yeah we worked hard now let's bring back our greatest time of the year, financially, emotionally, spiritually," - Chef Eric Cook

"Consider a contemporary Southern brunch at Gris-Gris in the LGD, now served six days a week"

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Stop in for happy hour on your way to the Dome. Need a spot to watch? Book your next Saints watch party in the Samedi Room! We've got a big-screen TV, rooftop balconies and bomb food and cocktails for your group. 

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