Arnaud's facts for kids
Arnaud's is a famous Creole restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It is known for serving classic Creole dishes. It is also one of the largest restaurants in New Orleans.
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History of Arnaud's
Arnaud's was started in 1918 by Arnaud Cazenave. He was a French wine salesman. Sixty years later, in 1978, Archie and Jane Casbarian bought the restaurant. The Casbarian family wanted to bring the restaurant back to its original style. They renovated the building and changed the menu. These changes made the restaurant very popular.
Arnaud's Today
Today, Arnaud's is run by the 4th generation of the Casbarian family. Katy and Archie Casbarian, along with their mother Jane, manage the restaurant. They are dedicated to keeping the restaurant's original traditions alive. You can also find some of Arnaud's special dishes at Remoulade. This is a family-friendly cafe located on Bourbon Street. The main chef at Arnaud's is Tommy DiGiovanni. He grew up right in New Orleans.
Reopening After Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage in New Orleans in 2005. Arnaud's restaurant was one of the first to reopen after the storm. It welcomed guests again in November, just three months later. The owner, Archie Casbarian, said that many long-time employees returned. He also said they wanted to keep Arnaud's high quality.
Special Private Dining Rooms
Arnaud's has 14 different private dining rooms. Each room has unique antiques, beautiful chandeliers, and elegant drapes. These rooms can hold up to 220 people. They can be reserved for many different special occasions.
What is Creole Food?
Arnaud's is one of the few places in New Orleans that still serves classic Creole food. Creole food is a special type of cuisine from New Orleans. It comes from French cooking traditions. It often uses a lot of butter, pepper, salt, and herbs.
A key part of Creole and Cajun foods is the "Holy Trinity". This is a mix of onions, bell peppers, and celery. These vegetables are often cooked in a roux, which is a mix of butter and flour. Creole food is usually not as spicy as Cajun food.
Arnaud's Menus
Arnaud's offers several different menus. These include an À La Carte Dinner Menu and a Sunday Brunch and Jazz Menu. They also have a French 75 Menu, a Table d'Hôte Menu, a Dessert Menu, and a Speakeasy menu.
Mardi Gras Museum
Inside Arnaud's, you can find the Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum. It opened in 1983. The museum displays Mardi Gras items collected by Germaine Wells. She was the daughter of the restaurant's founder, Arnaud Cazenave. The museum is named after her.
The French 75 Bar
The French 75 Bar is next to Arnaud's main dining room. When the Cazenave family owned the restaurant, this bar was only for gentlemen. After being renovated in 2003, the bar went back to its original name, French 75 Bar.
See Also
- Galatoire's
- Antoine's
- Broussard's
Images for kids
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Arnaud's, exterior view, 2009
