New Orleans Launches August Restaurant Promotion

NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2011 -- New Orleans has announced the line-up of 40 world-class restaurants for its seventh annual COOLinary restaurant promotion, offering special two and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and three-course dinner menus for $35 or less, August 1-31, 2011.

The event celebrates the famous, authentic cuisine of New Orleans and its culinary community, which according to Tom Fitzmorris and nomenu.com, currently boasts 1,205 restaurants. The COOLinary promotion runs throughout the month of August, coinciding with New Orleans summer hotel rates, a year-round unparalleled nightlife scene and one-of-a-kind attractions—making for the perfect summer vacation destination.

"Food is at the core of New Orleans' culture, and for the past seven years, COOLinary has extended a special invitation for visitors to dine at the city's most prestigious and beloved restaurants," said Kim Priez, Vice President of Tourism for the New Orleans CVB. "This promotion creates an opportunity to enjoy signature meals from our award-winning chefs, inspired by fresh Louisiana produce and products."

Restaurants participating in COOLinary 2011 include: 5 Fifty 5, 7 on Fulton, Andrea's, Antoine's Restaurant, Bayona, The Bombay Club, Bon Ton Cafe, Bourbon House, Brennan's Restaurant, Brigtsen's, Broussard's, Cafe Adelaide, Cafe Degas, Cafe Giovanni, Commander's Palace, Charlie's Steak House, The Court of Two Sisters, The Crazy Lobster, Desire Seafood & Oyster Bar, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Emeril's New Orleans, Feast, The Grill Room, GW FINS, Latil's Landing of Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Luke, M Bistro, Mike's on the Avenue, Meson 923, Mulates Cajun Restaurant, Muriel's Jackson Square, One Restaurant & Lounge, Palace Cafe, The Pelican Club, Roux on Orleans, Royal Palm, Restaurant August, Sazerac Restaurant, Ste. Marie and Tujague's Restaurant.

Visit coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about COOLinary New Orleans. Unique specials as well as the latest information and menus from participating restaurants are also available on the official COOLinary website.

The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nationally accredited, 1,000-member destination marketing organization and the largest and most successful private economic development corporation in Louisiana. We create $5 billion in new capital each year— more than any other business sector— by attracting millions of visitors, special events and conventions. The CVB and its members influence thousands of decision-makers and millions of visitors to choose New Orleans through direct sales, marketing, public relations, branding and visitor services at our New Orleans headquarters and offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago and four foreign countries. Consistently recognized as one of the top five CVBs in the country, the New Orleans CVB celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010.