Where to Eat at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - [Eater New Orleans - All]

The 360 degree bar at Emeril’s Table, located at the end of Concourse B in the new MSY | Official Photo/HMSHost

The best restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in the brand new MSY, open November 6

The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) may end up being a visitor’s first or last taste of New Orleans. And with the opening of a long-awaited new terminal today, November 6, it just got a lot easier to make it memorable. The 35-gate terminal’s shiny new restaurant row offers a mix of revamped MSY classics, globally-recognized chef names, and fresh outposts of longtime neighborhood destinations. Finally, the New Orleans airport is the dining destination the city deserves.

Below are Eater’s recommendations for where to eat, drink, and grab something quick at the new Satchmo airport, as well as a handful of trip-worthy restaurants nearby.

Where to Dine

Mondo — Mondo is from Susan Spicer, a James Beard Award-winning chef and the owner of two popular New Orleans restaurants, Bayona and Rosedale. While the original Mondo recently closed after a decade, Spicer’s light, globally-influenced menu lives on with dishes like Gulf fish ceviche, shrimp mei fun noodles, and wood fired pizza. (Terminal between Concourses B and C on the B side)

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Mopho’s outpost in Concourse B

MoPho — Creole flavors meet Vietnamese specialties from acclaimed chef Michael Gulotta here; a winning combination that’s made the original a Mid City neighborhood favorite. Truly everything is good at MoPho, from the build your own pho menu (the pork belly is as good as it gets) to the lemongrass ginger chicken wings and the fresh, creative cocktails. (Concourse B/Gate B6)

Emeril’s Table — The airport eatery from Emeril Lagasse is meant to showcase “a little bit of everything” from the celebrity chef’s New Orleans restaurants. Also offering wood-fired pizza, health-conscious menu items (approved by Eat Fit NOLA), and a full bar program, all in a prime location under a huge, cheery skylight. (Concourse B/Gate B10)

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Leah’s Kitchen in the new MSY features a light fixture made out of pots and pans

Leah’s Kitchen — With the help of grandson Edgar, this anchor restaurant pays homage to the late Leah Chase, the legendary New Orleans chef who made Dooky Chase’s restaurant world-famous. The fried chicken is cooked to order and well worth the wait, and the gumbo, red beans and rice, and chicken and shrimp Creole are all great options. (Terminal between Concourses B and C on the C side)

Ye Olde College Inn — The revamped airport persona of the popular Carrollton Avenue spot has a decent sized bar with more than decent food. Smoked boudin, shrimp and grits, oysters and blue cheese, po-boys, and gumbo. (Terminal at the entrance to Concourse C)

The Munch Factory — This restaurant serving modern soul food is a go-to in its LGD neighborhood (and counts Jay-Z and Beyonce as fans after their visit last year), especially for Creole gumbo, oysters Gentilly, and bread pudding. Other comfort food includes shrimp and grits, the Munchin’ wings, and airport-friendly bayou nachos, mango chicken salad, and ‘Voodoo Burger’. (Concourse C/Gate C6)

Folse Market — Created with famed Louisiana chef John Folse, the New Orleans-style marketplace has stations for seafood, charcuterie, po-boys, coffee, and wine. (End of Concourse C/Gate C10)

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Folse Market, the seafood-oriented marketplace located at the end of Concourse C

Where to Drink

Vino Volo — MSY’s first dedicated wine bar (part of a national chain) survived the move. Vino Volo serves domestic and international wines by the glass, flight, and bottle, plus lunch and dinners of small plates (snacks, sandwiches, and salads). All of Vino Volo’s dishes are available to go, and travelers who buy screw-cap bottles of wine can take it on their flight. (Terminal between Concourse A and the entrance to Concourse B)

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Heritage School of Music Stage is a wine and live music bar in Concourse B

Heritage School of Music Stage — The first-of-its-kind, locally-inspired wine bar showcases live music acts produced in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation — in addition to a great selection of wines by the bottle and glass. (Concourse B/Gate B2)

Bar Sazerac — This bar from a New Orleans-born distillery highlights classic Crescent City cocktails like its namesake sazerac, a traditional daiquiri, and brandy milk punch. The adjacent kitchen, Dook’s, serves burgers and snacks from a to-go window in addition to feeding bar patrons. (Concourse B/Gate B4)

Cure — MSY now boasts an outpost of Uptown’s popular cocktail destination, bringing weary passengers a James Beard-awarded bar program founded ten years ago with a nod to the therapeutic benefit of cocktails. (Concourse C/Gate C6, next to the Munch Factory)

Where to Grab a Bite on the Go

Cafe du Monde — It won the battle for New Orleans’s City Park beignet slinger, and now this local institution is serving its world-famous beignets and café au lait at MSY. (Terminal at the entrance of Concourse B)

Angelo Brocato — Beloved New Orleans gelateria and bakery Angelo Brocato (or as many call it— Brocato’s) has been operating since 1905. Famous for its gelato (especially the torroncino — vanilla with cinnamon and ground almond), Italian ice, and Sicilian desserts from cannoli to biscotti to tiramisu. (Concourse B/Gate B2)

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City Greens now has a location in MSY in Concourse B

City Greens — MSY is the fifth location of the healthy, fast-casual restaurant founded eight years ago by two New Orleans locals. The seasonally-changing menu of salads, wraps, soups, and cold-pressed juices is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, but meat eaters can also find organic chicken, wild-caught tuna, and Gulf shrimp to round out their order. (Concourse B/Gate B8)

PJ’s Coffee and Tea — This local coffee chain is well-known for its iced coffee and granita, the perfect pick-me-up in hot, humid New Orleans. Otherwise, there’s plenty of espresso. (Terminal before the entrance to Concourse C)

Lucky Dogs — The quintessential French Quarter street food sold from carts that look like hot dogs (it even has its own biography). While most frequently consumed around 3 a.m. following a boozy night out, the two locations in the airport are there for any next-day hangover needs, or just when you need to grab a bite on the go. (Terminal in between Concourse B and C, and Concourse C/Gate C2)

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Lucky Dogs has two stands in the new MSY, in between Concourse B and C and at gate C2

Where to Eat Near the Airport

Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar— This Kenner oyster bar is an absolute must for raw oysters, crawfish and other boiled seafood, and blackened alligator and calamari. Also one of Eater New Orleans’ 38 Essential Restaurants. (3203 Williams Blvd., eight minutes from the airport)

Pho NOLA— Don't forget that New Orleans has a large Vietnamese population and a healthy number of pho restaurants. Pho NOLA is arguably the best of the handful that are near the airport. For best results go with the banh mi. (3320 Transcontinental Drive, 14 minutes from the airport)

Pho Orchid Express— Quick and trusty Vietnamese food on the cheap with counter service and a small dining area. The banh mi is perfect take out food for those heading to the airport. (1401 Airline Drive, 15 minutes from the airport)

Bevi Seafood— A great spot for a po' boy, tamales, or crawfish in Metairie on the way to the airport. Opened in 2013, it's already a critic darling and a great stop to/from MSY. (4701 Airline Dr., 14 minutes from airport)

Beraca’s — New Orleans’ Honduran population soared after Hurricane Katrina as many people moved to the city to help with rebuilding. Now the city is home to some great, authentic Honduran restaurants, and this one is one of Eater New Orleans’ 38 Essential Restaurants. Beraca’s also packs a good bang for the buck with plantains, Cokes with real cane sugar, fruit juices, and baleadas (a Honduran dish made of a thick flour tortilla folded in half and filled with mashed red beans). (3116 N. Arnoult Dr., 18 minutes from airport)

Banh Mi Boys — Banh Mi Boys, a next-generation Vietnamese spot, shares a parking lot with a Texaco station. The tiny place has a few outdoor tables on which to enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes like vermicelli bowls and banh mi. Don’t stop there though. Owner Peter Nguyen has added his own twists to the menu, like an oyster Rockefeller po-boy and a heavier (is that possible?) twist on debris fries. (5001 Airline Drive Suite B, 11 minutes from airport)

Short Stop Po-boys — This traditional little po-boy shop on Transcontinental is known for its decadently messy roast beef po-boy. It bangs spot-on classic po-boys out fast, so it’s perfect when you’re in a hurry. It’s also perfect when you’re not. (119 Transcontinental Dr, 12 minutes from airport)

Spudly's Super Spuds— There is nothing glamorous nor tasteful about this place, where just about anything you can think of is piled high on a baked potato and covered in cheese. It's comfort food at its finest (and most caloric). (2609 Harvard Ave., 12 minutes from the airport)

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Here’s how to get to the new MSY airport terminal - [Curbed New Orleans - All]

The sleek new terminal designed by architect Cesar Pelli, opens tomorrow

After years of delays and costly setbacks, It’s finally happening—the new airport terminal is opening Wednesday, November 6. While officials did mount several “dress rehearsals,” there are bound to be a few snags as the 35-gate, $1 billion terminal at 1 Terminal Drive in Kenner gets up and running.

Not the least of which is the possibility of delays due to traffic. An Interstate 10 interchange from Loyola Avenue isn’t expected to finish until 2023, according to the Times-Picayune-New Orleans Advocate. In the meantime, here’s the best way to get to the brand-new, shiny airport.

1. Give yourself extra time to get there. Airport officials suggest arriving at the new terminal at least two hours prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time.
2. Take I-10 west, exit Loyola Drive from I-10, cross Veterans Memorial Boulevard and drive down the new airport roadway.
3. Follow signage to access the departures, arrivals, and parking areas.

All 16 commercial airlines will be operating from the new terminal as of November 6.

“When we open the doors, passengers will feel the spirit of the New Orleans region throughout the facility through the presence of local restaurants and shops that characterize our distinct culture,” said Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation for MSY, in a press statement.

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MSY holds open house for new terminal [ Local Stories]

The New Orleans International Airport is holding an open house Thursday to debut the new airport terminal.

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New MSY terminal opens November 6 - [Curbed New Orleans - All]

A rendering of the new Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

After years of delays, the beleaguered, $1.3 billion project finally opens with a series of open houses

After years of construction snags and delays, the new terminal at Louis Armstrong International Airport will open on Wednesday, November 6. All 16 airlines will operate from the 35-gate, $1.3 billion terminal.

The new MSY will host two “open house” events, one at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 24, and one at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 26. These will feature live music, kid-friendly programming, and the opportunity to wander through the 972,000-square-foot facility without going through the security checkpoint. Attendees can register for the free event via Eventbrite. They can also sign up to volunteer for these events as well as opening day.

“This will be an historic moment for the people of New Orleans and the entire Gulf coast region,” said Hon. Michael Bagneris, chair of the New Orleans Aviation Board, in a press release. “As the largest commercial airport in the state of Louisiana, we know this infrastructure investment will have a lasting impact in our community.”

The new terminal features free wi-fi, a consolidated security checkpoint, charging stations on 50 percent of its chairs, and more than 40 food and retail vendors.

Officials advise passengers to arrive at least two hours early for flights and to take travel time into consideration when flying from the new MSY. To access the new terminal, exit I-10 at Loyola Avenue, cross over to Veterans Boulevard, and proceed down the new Airport access roadway.

An Interstate 10 interchange from Loyola Avenue isn’t expected to finish until 2023, according to the Times-Picayune–the New Orleans Advocate

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The Munch Factory Brings Modern Creole Comfort Food Back to Gentilly - [Eater New Orleans - All]

Oysters Gentilly from The Munch Factory | The Munch Factory/Facebook

The Pontchartrain Park location is now serving Creole gumbo, oysters Gentilly, and more

A second location of LGD Creole gem The Munch Factory is once again serving diners in Gentilly, just a few blocks from where the restaurant first got its start eight years ago.

The City of New Orleans announced in July that it awarded a contract to operate the clubhouse restaurant at the Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course in Pontchartrain Park to Alexis and Jordan Ruiz, owners of The Munch Factory. It’s the second location of the restaurant, which relocated to the LGD from Gentilly in 2017. That year the Munch Factory was also tapped for a slew of restaurants set to inhabit the new much-awaited, and much-delayed, MSY airport terminal.

Among fans of the Munch Factory’s modern comfort food are are Jay-Z and Beyonce, who visited last year after their concert and sampled the signature oysters Gentilly and bread pudding. The Ruiz’s other Creole-style offerings are duck and waffles, shrimp and grits, and a customer favorite, the Munchin’ wings. At the golf course location, the Munch Factory’s menu is tailored to breakfast through early dinner and will offer more sandwiches, salads and wraps.

The Munch Factory at Ponchartrain Park (6514 Congress Drive) is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday.

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for a new interstate interchange heading to the Louis Armstrong International Airport.

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Power restored in Kenner after outages affected 12,000+ | The Advocate

An equipment failure at a substation in Kenner’s University City section caused widespread outages in the area about 5 p.m., Entergy officials said.

The outages appeared to be clustered north of Louis Armstrong International Airport and west of Williams Boulevard

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New terminal on north side of Louis Armstrong Airport | WWL

The city of New Orleans and aviation officials will update the public on a massive expansion plan for the airport today.  The new, $826 million Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is expected to kick off sometime this year. It'll include a new terminal and rental car facility on the north side of the airfield.

The city of New Orleans says this terminal expansion is expected to create 13,000 jobs.

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New Orleans eyes new $650 million airport terminal | Philly.com

More than $300 million in renovations and upgrades
to the current terminal — including improvements to
baggage claim and a new ticket lobby — will not go to waste.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says the city plans a new $650 million terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in suburban Kenner. Backers say the project will create 13,000 new jobs while increasing convenience for passengers and providing a more modern, cost-efficient facility to lower costs for airlines.

The terminal would be on the north side of the existing terminal structure, which is more than 50 years old...

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When Super Bowl 2013 is over, tens of thousands of visitors will have flights to catch, many late Sunday night. Up to 50,000 people – including some with hangovers – are expected to pass through New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International in the first 24 hours after the game. Here’s a quick guide to surviving that airport-palooza with your luggage – and sanity – intact.

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Armstrong International Airport, bus routes back up after Isaac NOLA.com

Commercial airlines have resumed service at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after Hurricane Isaac. All ticket counters are open and the first flights are scheduled to depart just after 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Check with individual airlines for booking.

The city's bus service resumed service on a limited basis on Thursday, and expanded the number of operating routes Friday.

Check the city's emergency website ready.nola.gov for continuous updates on storm recovery.

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Louis Armstrong International Airport gets OK to refinance bonds for parking facilities | NOLA.com

The State Bond Commission Thursday approved a request by officials of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to refinance existing bonds to help enhance cash flow for additional parking facilities. Without objection, the panel approved the proposal to issue up to $40 million in bonds to refinance existing ones at a lower rate for an additional five years. Bond attorney Wayne Neveu of New Orleans said the move will save airport officials about $500,000 a year in existing costs but tack another five years onto the life of the bonds, now set to mature in 2031...

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Spirit Airlines To Offer Direct Flights From New Orleans To Dallas | WWNO

Spirit Airlines will be offering direct flights from New Orleans to Dallas. The additional service kicks in just in time for the Super Bowl.

Spirit now operates more than 200 daily flights to over 50 destinations in the US, Latin America and the Caribbean. Flights to Dallas will begin January 24th, with a second daily flight starting in June next year...

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Holiday shuttle gives rides to airports |‎ LSU The Reveille

Student Government and the LSU Family Association will offer shuttle rides Tuesday and Wednesday to students heading to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday. Students traveling to New Orleans will pay a fee of $20 while students traveling to the Baton Rouge airport will pay $10...

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Grand opening of expanded concourse at Armstrong International | WWL

The New Orleans Aviation Board celebrates the Grand Opening of the Concourse D Expansion at Louis Armstrong International (MSY) with a revamped concourse that will better serve both the public and the air carriers...

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New Orleans becomes gateway to Cuba‎ | WWL

New Orleans has been approved by the Cuban government to serve as a gateway city for commercial air travel to Havana. The next step is securing an airline to provide those direct flights. There will be some restrictions on what they're calling ''purposeful travel,'' which includes being involved in education, religion, medical or agriculture business or having close relatives in Cuba. Wilcut thinks those people just wishing to have a good time can do that as well...

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Mayor: New Orleans airport needs total makeover ‎| USA Today

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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says it's time for a makeover of the city's Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY). WWL TV of New Orleans says "two options are now on the table. One calls for a new state of the art terminal complex north of the runways. … The other proposal would expand the existing terminal building to the west."

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New Orleans airport worker shot in leg at check-in counter | CBS News

A bullet from a hunting rifle that was being checked in at Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans Monday struck a United Airlines employee in the leg, according to CBS affilliate WWL. The employee was taken to the hospital, officials said, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries...

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