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Modern, Imaginative Reinterpretations of Classic Cajun and Creole Cuisine
“Since the 1970s, I have worked in the food and beverage industry, starting my career in earnest at the Prince Murat Inn in Baton Rouge. Shortly thereafter, I opened The Rathskeller on Third Street in the same city, and discovered my entrepreneurial spirit. My world exploded! I opened Lafitte’s Landing Restaurant – on a wish and a prayer – in 1978 at the foot of the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville, LA. As I renovated the old home, local legend intimated that it had been the residence of privateer Jean Lafitte, thus the restaurant’s name. In 1983, I opened A Taste of Louisiana restaurants throughout the world, introducing Cajun and Creole cuisine from Japan to Beijing, Hong Kong to Seoul, Bogota to Taiwan, and Rome to Moscow. In my fifty-year culinary odyssey around the globe, nuisance of flavors influenced my palate and crept into my culinary melting pot. Restaurant R’evolution is the epitome of diverse tastes and flavors; the Holy Grail of dining experiences; my magnum opus. Your overture begins.”
– Chef John Folse
From contemporary twists to vintage cocktails
Restaurant R’evolution will feature seasonal cocktails inspired by Pre-Prohibition-era libations. The bar will focus on classic, “gilded age” cocktails, reimagined through a modern lens and emphasizing fresh ingredients.
Introducing another fall menu star, our Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake--served with fig jam, rosemary graham streusel, fresh cut figs, burnt honey ganache and rosemary Chantilly.
This deconstructed dessert highlights fresh, locally picked figs and the original Creole Cream Cheese.
Creole cream cheese has gone by many names. In "Cooking in Old Créole Days" (1904), Célestine Eustis and Leonie Penin referred to it as "fromage à la crème." In Acadiana, it was known as "caillé gouté," a term that hints at its curdled texture and sweet-sour flavor. The word “Creole” was added in the early 20th century, reflecting the influence of French, Spanish, and African cultures on Louisiana’s culinary heritage
Chef John Folse traces Creole cream cheese to early French and German settlers, who adapted their farmhouse cheese-making skills to the Louisiana climate. Inspired by techniques for Neufchâtel cheese, these settlers created a creamier version using local resources and adapting to the region`s intense summer heat.
By the late twentieth century, Creole cream cheese nearly vanished due to regional dairy consolidation and milk restrictions. In 1999, Poppy Tooker nominated it for the “Ark of Taste,” securing its legacy as Louisiana’s first entry on the endangered foods list. Thanks to efforts by Tooker, Mauthe’s Dairy, Chef Folse, and grocers like Dorignac’s, Creole cream cheese has remained available, with many regional chefs further popularizing it through cookbooks, shows, and online recipes.
Make your reservation through @resy to indulge in this creamy creation, visit #linkinbio for more. Dinner service begins at 5 pm, we look forward to welcoming you in!
📸 photo courtesy of @randykrauseschmidt
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Bar R`evolution is your newest Happy Hour destination 📍🥃
Join is everyday between 4-6 pm for lite snacks and fresh cocktails!
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Save the date for November 14 📌 Experience our wine dinner with @rioja! The four-course menu offers elevated Cajun cuisine expertly paired with the finest wines of wineries in the Rioja region 🍷
We`re excited to be included in this partnership with @sonestahotels and @riojawine. Stay tuned to our feed for more details, can`t wait for you to join us!
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Let our Lobster Ravioli brighten up your usual Tuesday 🔥
Lobster Ravioli-- house-made ravioli, filled with lobster, chives, cream cheese and parmesan, served in a Calabrian chili butter sauce, finished with lemon zest and Calabrian foam 🌶
Fun Fact: The Calabrian chili comes from Calabria, a region of southwest Italy, situated between Sicily and Rome. At the turn of the 20th century, nearly 300,000 Sicilian, Apulian and Calabrian immigrants arrived at the Port of New Orleans to escape economic and political turmoil. The Italian influence is deeply rooted in New Orleans culture.
Take one bite and taste the fruity, smoky flavors of Southern Italy. Reserve with us through @resy at #linkinbio ⚜
📸 photos courtesy of @randykrauseschmidt
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We`re excited to welcome @theamericandreamtv to the building, this coming Tuesday, October 8 🎥
American Dream TV is a nationally recognized and EMMY-nominated show centered around real estate and lifestyle content. The show features the very best real estate professionals who serve as the authentic voice for their respective markets.
When you live in New Orleans, or just come for a visit, food and exemplary dining experiences are always part of the lifestyle. Come out and show your support 🥂 Who knows, you may even have a Chef John Folse sighting 👀
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The only thing missing is you 🍽
Manila Clams--steamed clams over cannelloni beans cooked in a herb, chili and coconut milk sauce, garnished with shaved fennel and fennel fronds.
Reserve your next dinner with us through @resy
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Happy Friday New Orleans! Celebrate the weekend with our Blue Crab Beignets ❤️
Gulf jumbo lump blue crab, tossed with cream cheese, chives, mascarpone, creole seasoning and shallots. Dipped in our @abitabeer batter, then fried golden and crispy. Each served atop an accompanying remoulade--traditional, roasted red pepper, green onion and creole curry.
Join us for happy hour (4-6 pm) or dinner to experience the fresh flavors of our bountiful Gulf of Mexico 🦀 Reserve on @resy or stop by the bar 🍽🍸
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Happy Hour is our favorite hour(s) 😉
Join us 7 days a week inside Bar R`evolution for hand-crafted cocktails and small bites, from 4-6 pm 🍸🦪
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We`re simply enchanted by our new fall menu 🍂🍎
The Enchanted Apple-- @grandmarnierofficial Bavarian Cream and apple pie filling coated in a white chocolate cocoa butter. Enjoy the flaky pie dough, apple butter and apple butter ice cream with every bite.
Browse our entire dessert menu at link in bio. Reserve with @resy 🍽
📸 @randykrauseschmidt
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A key part of our mural inside the Storyville Parlor is the handwritten recipe for turtle soup. Our Creole Snapping Turtle Soup is a guest favorite, but do you know the history behind this classic New Orleans dish?
Deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of New Orleans and Louisiana, this soup dates back to the 18th century. It reflects the region`s rich cultural tapestry, blending French, Spanish, and African influences.
Originally served as a luxurious delicacy at grand banquets and fine dining establishments, it showcased the local abundance of turtle meat from Louisiana`s bayous and swamps. Today, turtle soup remains a cherished part of Louisiana`s gastronomic heritage, symbolizing the unique and flavorful history of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Today, turtle soup remains an iconic dish, served in both high-end French Quarter restaurants and casual Cajun eateries.
Our Executive Chef John Folse shares this anecdote 👇
"Creole Turtle Soup is a great example of the melting pot of Louisiana, where several nations each contributed to the special taste of New Orleans," said Folse. “Turtle Soup originated in England as a clear broth with the essence of the meat to create a bouillon. When this bouillon was brought to Louisiana during the 1700s, the French added the dark brown roux. The Spanish added spices – the onions, celery and bell peppers. The Indians added the wild sassafras. Eventually this great soup became more like a stew where it emerged from the French kitchen pots in New Orleans.”
Served with hard boiled quail eggs, and topped with madeira tableside, this dish is certainly one to scratch off your New Orleans Food bucket list ✅
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Our NOLA Hot Crab Claws are ready and waiting 🔥
Sautéed Louisiana Blue Crab Claws, tossed in a NOLA hot Cajun seasoning sitting on top of fresh cabbage, carrot and cucumber slaw with a lime vinaigrette.
Don`t forget, we`re now open 7 days a week! Book now through @resy, via link in bio 🔗
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We are feeling thankful today to be on the other side of the storm, and hope everyone stayed safe during Tropical Storm Francine! Our dinner service will continue as usual tonight 🙌
Have you tried our new Foie Gras Tart? It`s light, it`s fluffy, it`s savory. Enjoy this take on a French classic, made with whipped foie gras mousse infused with @lillet liquor, topped with red wine poached pears and garnished with an orange fluid gel.
Reservations taken through @resy, link in bio 🍽🔗
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Our team is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine. Stay tuned to our feed for details on reopening after the storm passes.
We wish everyone in Southeast Louisiana to stay well and safe 🫶⚜️
#tropicalstormfrancine #francine #louisiana #neworleans #frenchquarter
Our new fall menu is a delight for the eyes and palette.
Meet our new Seared Scallops—seared U8 scallops with a buttery whipped potato puree, pickled shimeji mushrooms, onion foam and French black burgundy truffles 🤎
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Menu tasting days are the best days! We had a delicious time tasting our new fall menu, and now we’re back and ready for you New Orleans 👏⚜️
Seen here 📽️
-Oyster Montegut
-Saison Salad
-Beet Salad
-Whipped Foie Gras with red wine-poached pears
-Fire roasted Oysters Lafitte, topped with jumbo lump crab and tomato béarnaise
-Nola Hot Crab Claws
-Visiting Fish—-a take on yakamein. Seabass over house-made ramen, swimming in house-made beef stock from our fire roasted short rib, quail eggs
-Seared U8 Scallops over whipped potato purée, truffles, beech mushrooms and onion foam
-Sweet Potato Beignets
A friendly reminder that select dishes are a chef’s daily creation, based upon the freshest ingredients available.
See you tonight! For more on our new menu, and reservations, visit our website via link in bio 🍽️
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Looking back on our shoot with @wyestv 📽️ We’re honored to be included in an upcoming 13-part series which spotlights the historical significance and preservation of Louisiana coastal cooking.
Chef John Folse was raised in St.James Parish on the banks of the Mississippi River, son of a Louisiana fur trapper and hunter. This land became known to the first European settlers as The Acadian Coast. The Acadians, later known to be Cajuns, were exiled from Acadia (today Nova Scotia) in 1775, and sought refuge in French Catholic Louisiana. They lived humble lives off Louisiana’s land and bayous. Hunting and roasting wild game became a way of life for Cajuns, now part of the rich culinary culture known today.
Chef Folse and our Chef de Cuisine Chris Anderson had a great time sharing traditional Cajun recipes from our Market Room kitchen. We’re big fans of the Roasted Quail in a garlic fig sauce, stuffed with rice, figs and oysters!
Stay tuned friends, show is set to air in 2025 🐊🦀
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We`re pleased to announce our reopening on August 30 ⚜️
Wonder what our team has been up to through this break? Head to our stories for a preview 📸 You can reserve your space now through @resy, at the link in our bio 🔗🍽
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Looking back on some of our past dishes today. Which one is your favorite?
🐟Red Fish Bienville, crispy capers and seared scallops
🦀Crab Tagliatelle, meyer lemon and Cajun caviar
🦪Veal Ashland, chive cream sauce and fried oysters
📸 photos courtesy of @randykrauseschmidt
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Seeking a career in fine dining and hospitality? We`re hiring! Join our team for a job fair next Thursday (8/15).
Currently hiring for:
▪️ Wine Director
▪️ Maitre D
▪️ Bartender
▪️ Barback
▪️ Server
▪️ Food Runner
▪️ Server Assistant
▪️ Assistant Sommelier
▪️ Cook II
▪️ Host
We`ll have refreshments and plenty of team members onsite for you to meet. Our Bienville Street entrance will be open, but you may also enter through the lobby of @royalsonestano and walk through the courtyard.
You can learn more about each position at the link in our bio. We look forward to meeting you next Thursday 🤝⚜️
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We had a ‘smashing’ time at the Four Roses Bourbon Smash Showdown with the @louisiana_restaurant_assoc 💥
Our lead bartender Sheila put a spin on this classic bourbon cocktail by bringing together peach syrup, lemon juice and muddled cherries with chicory pecan bitters for a delicious and refreshing drink 🌹🍒🍋🍑
Congrats to Desmond at @cochon_nola! It was great being with some of Louisiana’s top bartenders 👏
Drop some love in the comments for Sheila! Our team is incredibly proud of you. We hope to see y’all back at the bar in September, cheers 🥃
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