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Caroline — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:46:08 +0000

Mad Men Party

Caroline — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:59:09 +0000

Save the date for March 20 from 4:30pm – 7:00pm Mad Men fans! The beloved AMC show is coming back March 25th and we’re thinking it’s a cause for celebration. Come pay homage to the business tycoons of the 1960s in your best vintage while sipping classic cocktails in the new chic Carousel Bar and Lounge. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

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Countdown to Tales of the Cocktail 2012

Caroline — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:02:17 +0000

Countdown to 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail® Kicks Off at the Newly Renovated Carousel Bar and Lounge

Media and cocktail lovers are invited to the grand re-opening of the Carousel Bar for a preview of what’s in store at Tales of the Cocktail® 2012.

WHO: …Tales of the Cocktail®, Hotel Monteleone, members of the media and cocktail enthusiasts.

WHAT:
A joint event with Tales of the Cocktail® and the Hotel Monteleone to officially kick off the six-month countdown to the 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail® and unveil the newly renovated and expanded Carousel Bar and Lounge.

This special event will include:• Carousel Bar and Lounge grand reopening and auction of memorabilia
• Tales of the Cocktail® 2012 countdown event with a sneak peak of spirited events and special unveilings for the festival’s historic 10th Anniversary
• Preview of the official 2012 poster by artist Robert Rodriguez
• A look at the cocktail festival’s first book, Tales the Cocktail from A to Z
• Display of the world record centerpiece, A Million Greetings From New Orleans, by bead artist Stephán Wanger
• The unveiling of Tales of the Cocktail and Fleurty Girl’s newest Cocktail Collection t-shirt celebrating the Old Fashioned
• Complimentary Old Fashioneds featuring Benchmark Bourbon and Luxardo Cherries prepared by the Carousel Bar’s renowned bartending team

WHEN: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Carousel Bar and Lounge Grand Reopening
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Countdown to Tales of the Cocktail
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Performance by Robin Barnes

WHERE:
Carousel Bar and Lounge

WHY:
Over the past decade, Tales of the Cocktail® has only gotten better with age. Now, just six months from its 10th Anniversary, Tales of the Cocktail® is ready to get the party started a little early at Countdown to Tales. This one-of-a-kind media event will give a sneak peak of the spirited events that will make this the biggest and best Tales of the Cocktail yet. Additionally, the Hotel Monteleone will celebrate the reopening of the famous Carousel Bar and Lounge.

RSVP HERE

Mardi Gras New Orleans February 21, 2012

Jack Reiner — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:07:04 +0000

Throw me somethin’ mister at the Monteleone! Located in the heart of the French Quarter just a block off Bourbon Street, the Hotel Monteleone is in the middle of everything purple, green and gold! Mardi Gras Day this year is on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. Book your stay now for the five day extravaganza as you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun! While you’re here, stop by the Carousel Bar and ask one of our bartenders to mix up something purple, green or gold for you! For reservations to stay at the Hotel Monteleone you can select Reservations, call 1-800-535-9595 or email reservations@hotelmonteleone.com.

If you are staying in the French Quarter for Mardi Gras make sure that you get into town before the Friday before Fat Tuesday. This is when the walking Parades start moving and the festivities really get going. In addition catch Pete Fountain and his Half Fast Walking Club in our lobby at around noon on Mardi Gras. Here is a full list of other parades running through the city. Happy Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras Parade Krewes 2012 Parade Schedule

Saturday – Feb 4 – Krewe du Vieux – French Quarter – 6:30 pm
Sunday – Feb 5 – Lil Rascals – Metairie – 12:00 pm
Friday – Feb 10 – Cork – French Quarter – 3:00pm
- Oshun – Uptown – 6:00 pm
- Cleopatra – West Bank – 6:30 pm
- Excalibur – Metairie – 7:00 pm
- Eve – Mandeville – 7:00 pm
- Atlas – Metairie – 7:30 pm
Saturday – Feb 11 – Choctaw – West Bank – 11:00 am
- Adonis – West Bank – 11:45 am
- Pontchartrain – Uptown – 2:00 pm
- Olympia – Covington – 6:00 pm
- Sparta – Uptown – 6:00 pm
- Caesar – Metairie – 6:00 pm
- Pygmalion – Uptown – 6:45 pm
Sunday – Feb 12 – Carrollton – Uptown – 12:00 pm

Alla – West Bank – 12:00 pm
Dionysus – Slidell – 1:00 pm
Rhea – Metairie – 2:00 pm
Thor – Metairie – 3:00 pm
King Arthur – Uptown – 1:15 pm
Barkus – French Quarter – 2:00 pm

Wednesday – Feb 15 – Ancient Druids – Uptown – 6:30 pm
Thursday – Feb 16 – Babylon – Uptown – 5:45 pm

Muses – Uptown – 6:30 pm
Chaos – Uptown – 6:30 pm

Friday – Feb 17 – Hermes – Uptown – 6:00 pm
- Krewe d’Etat – Uptown – 6:30 pm
Selene – Slidell – 6:30 pm
- Orpheus – Mandeville – 7:00 pm
- Morpheus – Uptown – 7:00 pm
- Centurions – Metairie – 7:00 pm
Saturday – Feb 18 – NOMTOC – West Bank – 10:45 am
- Iris – Uptown – 11:00 am
- Tucks – Uptown – 12:00 pm
- Endymion – Mid-City – 4:15 pm
- Isis – Metairie – 6:30 pm
Sunday – Feb 19 – Okeanos – Uptown – 11:00 am
- Mid City – Uptown – 11:45 am
- Thoth – Uptown – 12:00 pm
- Bacchus – Uptown – 5:15 pm
- Napoleon – Metairie – 5:30 pm
Monday – Feb 20 – Proteus – Uptown – 5:15 pm
- Orpheus – Uptown – 6:00 pm
- Zeus – Metairie – 6:30 pm
FAT TUESDAY – Feb 21 – Zulu – Uptown – 8:00 am
- Rex – Uptown – 10:00 am
- Elks Orleans – Uptown – 11:30 am
- Crescent City – Uptown – after Elks
- Argus – Metairie – 10:00 am
- Jefferson Trucks – Metairie – after Argus
- Elks Trucks – Metairie – after Jefferson Trucks

Coming soon… Criollo Restaurant and Lounge

Caroline — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:42:31 +0000

Coming soon to the Hotel Monteleone, Criollo Restaurant and Lounge

Opening early Spring 2012 and located within the Hotel Monteleone, the eagerly anticipated Criollo restaurant will delight its diners with dishes that infuse traditional Creole flavors with hints of Spanish cuisine. Expressed through the decor and service offerings, the imaginative space creates the perfect backdrop for fusion Creole dishes. It’s where tradition meets modernity.

Below is a rendering of the new restaurant.

To stay up to date with the latest news on Criollo like us on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter

New Orleans for Valentine’s Day

Jack Reiner — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:50:14 +0000

This Valentine’s Day whisk your sweetheart off his/her feet with a romantic getaway to the Hotel Monteleone. Our Romantic Interlude package includes a two-night stay, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries on arrival, dinner at Arnaud’s and breakfast at Brennan’s! Click “Book Now” to make your reservations early to stay overnight with us or have dinner with us as this is sure to be a sell-out!

Above features are $139 per person (not including accomodation). A two night minimum stay must be added. 14 day advance purchase required.

*Package is not available during special events such as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc.

For reservations and information call 800-535-9595, Fax 504-528-1019;

Email reservations@hotelmonteleone.com

For a customized itinerary to your perfect New Orleans Valentine’s Day “Ask Our Concierge.”

Super Bowl XLVI in New Orleans

Jack Reiner — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:40:53 +0000

Where else is there to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in New Orleans on February 5 than in the newly expanded Carousel Bar?! With the addition of a second bar, all new plasma screens added and an array for cocktails to celebrate the climax of the football season. So pick your team, bring your friends and join us for Super Bowl XLVI.

For reservations to stay at the Hotel Monteleone select Reservations or call 1-800-535-9595. You can also email reservations@hotelmonteleone.com.

BAA Presents: “Blue Man Group”

Caroline — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:55:26 +0000

Running from January 31 – February 5, experience the Phenomenon. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be.”

Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.

To Book Tickets click here or click “Book Now” to reserve our special Broadway Across America rate.

Carousel Bar Entertainment

Caroline — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:25:17 +0000

Come and join us in the newly expanded Carousel Bar as we host some wonderful New Orleans artists. With a host of performers from Luther Kent to Lena Prima, the Carousel is THE place to enjoy authentic New Orleans music in 2012. The schedule for these acts is as follows:

Schedule is subject to change

Sugar Bowl 2012

Caroline — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:33:47 +0000

The stage is set for this year’s Allstate Sugar Bowl to be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, January 3 2012 at 7:30pm.

The 78th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic will feature the University of Michigan, from the Big Ten Conference, against Virginia Tech, from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Behind the Sugar Bowl is a story of community spirit and initiative that has been instrumental in spreading the name and fame of New Orleans worldwide.

This year stay at the Hotel Monteleone, located just a short distance from the Superdome and in the heart of the action and support your team, in what is sure to be an unforgettable game. And this Sugar Bowl, we’re offering unbelievable rates, to find out more call 1-866-338-4684 or click “Book Now”