Spring is in the air! With over 30 festivals, warm sunny weather and of course our rooftop pool, there is no better time to visit New Orleans! Criollo Restaurant & Lounge Opening May 23!
Under the direction of Executive Chef Randolph Buck and Chef de Cuisine Joseph Maynard, Criollo Restaurant and Lounge will make its debut in the New Orleans restaurant scene on May 23, 2012 offering a fine dining experience that features a menu of contemporary Louisiana cuisine and an atmosphere of approachable elegance. We cannot wait for you to experience New Orleans the Criollo way!
Hotel Happenings and Upcoming Events
Festigals Weekend Getaway- June 22-24 Are you in need of a weekend away with your best girlfriends? FestiGals is just that! Join us as we host a weekend festival dedicated to celebrating women, fashion, food, friendship and fun! Book your girls getaway today!
Untouched Book Launch – April 19
As a literary landmark and supporter, we are excited to invite you to join acclaimed author Sara Humphreys as she debuts her latest novel, Untouched. The book follows lead characters Dante Coltari and Kerry Smithson on an epic, paranormal romance. The Hotel Monteleone serves as the backdrop for several scenes in the book. Humphreys will do a reading and sign books at the event.
All Jazzed Up for Jazz Fest & Jazzy Jams – April 24-May 6
One of New Orleans most beloved festivals, Jazz Fest, kicks off April 27th and jams on for two full weeks. Here at the Hotel Monteleone, we throw our own musical escapade called Jazzy Jams in the famous Carousel Bar & Lounge, which makes for the perfect post-party.
It may be hot in the summer, but our summer rates are even hotter! Stay and cool down at the Hotel Monteleone with rates as low as $119 a night plus tax, based on availability. Check dates for your summer getaway now!Any excuse is a good excuse to come to New Orleans, and festival season is a great time to come! Our specials and packages make your trip planning even easier. From the ultimate Stay & Play to a Romantic Getaway, let Hotel Monteleone be your home away from home in New Orleans.
Meet Our Criollo Restaurant & Lounge Chef de Cuisine- Joseph Maynard!
A Miami native and former New Orleans resident, Joseph Maynard began cooking at a young age. After earning his culinary degree from the Southeast Institute of Culinary Arts in St. Augustine, Florida, Maynard has worked at several fabulous five-diamond, five-star restaurants.
With great desire to return to New Orleans, Maynard accepted the position as Chef de Cuisine at Criollo Restaurant & Lounge located here in the Hotel Monteleone. Maynard describes his cooking as a mixture of many different ethnic backgrounds. Gaining inspiration from the restaurant’s namesake “Criollo,” which is Spanish for “Creole,” Maynard crafted a menu that infuses traditional Creole flavors of French, Spanish, Italian and African.
We are thrilled to have him and can’t wait for you to meet him!
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