The Roof Top Cafe is re - opened again with live music Thurs, Fri and Sat please join us for an all new menu guarenneteed to please your palate!!!

GW FINS RE-OPENS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 25TH!



(November 8, 2005) NEW ORLEANS, LA – GW Fins, New Orleans’ premier seafood destination, re-opens for dinner in New Orleans’ French Quarter on Friday, November 25th at 5pm just in time to save you from another post-Thanksgiving left-over turkey sandwich! Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by visiting www.gwfins.com. Prior to the November 25th re-opening, reservations can also be made by calling sister restaurant ZydeQue at 504.565.5520 for those without access to the internet; after the 25th, reservations can be made directly to GW Fins via telephone at 504.581.FINS (3467), again for those without internet access.

Local owners and operators Gary Wollerman and Executive Chef Tenney Flynn had originally anticipated an early December opening after assessing the damage following Hurricane Katrina. “We are thrilled to be able to open GW Fins’ doors ahead of schedule. It is a testament to our dedicated staff that we are able to do so. We are very much looking forward to serving our ‘regulars’ again at GW Fins,” stated Wollerman. He and Chef Tenney Flynn (named “2004 Chef of the Year” by New Orleans Magazine) also own and operate nearby favorite, ZydeQue Cajun Barbeque which was one of the first restaurants in the French Quarter to open its doors following Hurricane Katrina.

Chef Tenney Flynn’s full menu is available complete with the much craved Chilean Sea Bass, perennial favorite Wood-grilled Scallops, the ever popular Seafood Bouillabaisse and the never-ending, addictive drop biscuits! In keeping with the restaurant’s commitment to freshness, variety and to the guest, the menu at GW Fins changes daily. To make this possible, Chef Tenney’s day begins with calls to and from his purveyors in search of only the best seasonal seafood from local waters and around the globe. “We are of course very pleased to be featuring products from our local Louisiana fisheries such as Red Snapper, Gulf Shrimp, Cobia and Oysters, ” remarked Chef Flynn. The award-winning wine list boasting more than 100 wines, 70 of which are available by the glass is also available.

GW Fins is located in the heart of the historic French Quarter just off Bourbon Street, specifically at 808 Bienville Street. As of November 25th, the hours of operation are as follows: open for dinner only, Tuesday – Thursday, 5pm – 9pm and Friday through Saturday, 5pm until 10pm. The restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by visiting www.gwfins.com. While the website remains the most efficient mode for reservations, following its November 25th opening, the restaurant can be contacted via phone at 504.581.FINS (3467). Validated parking is available at the U-Park lot located within a block of the restaurant at 700 Iberville Street, on the right-hand side between Bourbon and Royal Streets.

The Crescent City Brewhouse in the French Quarter has reopened!!

527 Decatur St.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 8 p.m.

The menu includes: Tuna Orleans, Red Fish St. Louis, Softshell Crab Capri, and Brewhouse Ribs. The three beers on tap are: Katrina Bock, Pilsner and the Red Stallion.

The Crescent City Brewhouse, 17-barrel brewpub, opened in 1991 as the first brewpub in the state. It's well known for it's monthly revolving local artwork and jazz music.

House of Blues Welcoming Guests
RENEW, REBUILD AND REJOICE!
HOUSE OF BLUES NEW ORLEANS TO OPEN DOORS TO PUBLIC

NEW ORLEANS, LA - December 6, 2005: House of Blues® is proud to announce the upcoming partial reopening of its New Orleans venue, located in the city’s famous French Quarter. House of Blues New Orleans, which suffered damage due to Hurricane Katrina, is planning to open its doors for business on a limited basis in a demonstration of the company’s commitment to the revitalization of New Orleans.

On Monday, December 12, the Southern-inspired Restaurant and Bar will begin serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preceding the restaurant opening will be the resumption of limited operations at the private membership Foundation Room on Thursday, December 8. Later in the month, House of Blues New Orleans will present the following shows in the Music Hall and will resume its role of showcasing the best in local and national artists:

Wednesday, December 28 -- Cowboy Mouth with Bonerama and The Zion Harmonizers. 7:00 p.m. doors/8:00 p.m. show. 18+

Thursday, December 29--- A very special homecoming concert with Dr. John plus Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen. 7:00 p.m. doors/8:00 p.m. show.18 +

Friday, December 30 --- Better Than Ezra plus Hot 8 Brass Band. 7:00 p.m. doors/8:00 p.m. show. 18+

Saturday, December 31 --- A New Year’s Eve Celebration with Better Than Ezra plus Supagroup. 8:30 p.m. doors/9:30 p.m. show. 21+ show

Tickets are on sale now and available via www.hob.com, www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling (504) 522-5555. Tickets can also be purchased at the House of Blues Box Office.

For more venue information, please call (504) 310-4999.


House of Blues intends to serve as a catalyst for the economic redevelopment of the New Orleans entertainment & tourism industry. "House of Blues has called the French Quarter and New Orleans home for twelve years and we're excited to be part of the renewal of spirit and soul that makes our city unique,” says Jim Sugarman, General Manager of House of Blues New Orleans. He adds, "As we head into a brighter new year, House of Blues hopes to be at the forefront of the New Orleans music scene and to play a central role in the revitalization of our great city."

The partial reopening of the New Orleans venue will serve as a bridge for nationally touring artists to return to the city and provide local musicians with a pipeline of employment and an opportunity to showcase their incredible talent. “We are proud to showcase several of New Orleans homegrown artists to help us ring in the New Year,” says Sonny Schneidau, Talent Buyer for House of Blues New Orleans.

Following the impact of Hurricane Katrina, HOB Entertainment, Inc. has taken part in a number of fund-raising efforts designed to assist those affected by the devastation, including a Pearl Jam / Robert Plant benefit concert at House of Blues Chicago which raised more than $1 million for American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Jazz Foundation of America and the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. Net proceeds from “Second Line on Sunset: A Celebration of New Orleans Music To Benefit The Musicians of Louisiana” went to the MusiCares Hurricane Relief Fund and was sponsored by House of Blues, Michael Murphy Productions, Gibson Guitar, MSN® and Putumayo World Music. House of Blues also implemented a fund to assist displaced team members and retail t-shirt sales benefited local New Orleans organizations such as Tipitina's Foundation, Preservation Hall's New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund, New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Habitat for Humanity.