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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room closing less than a year after opening
Lagniappe and Du Nord Cocktail Room, the restaurant and bar from the owners of Du Nord Social Spirits, will close permanently on May 31. The company announced the closure on Friday. Owners Shanelle and Chris Montana brought the New Orleans-inspired restaurants to the restored Coliseum Building in the East Lake neighborhood, hoping to be part of a revitalization. Lagniappe focused on fine dining with New Orleans flair, led by Chef Isaiah Durand. Meanwhile, the Du Nord Cocktail Room dished up a menu of po'boys accompanied by a burger, fried oysters, boudin balls, turtle soup, and gumbo, among other dishes. "This isn't the outcome we hoped for," the company wrote on social media. "Rebuilding on this stretch of Lake Street came with real challenges, and we met them with everything we had. We set out to create something beautiful – spaces that captured the soul of New Orleans, the heart of South Minneapolis, and a shared vision for a more equitable future." The stretch of Lake Street to which the restaurant refers is the area near the former Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct, which sustained significant damage during the civil unrest of 2020. While the restaurants will have their final service at the end of next week, the company says its "commitment to this community remains." Du Nord Social Spirits and the Du Nord Foundation will continue to operate. Additionally, the second installment of Du Nord's food and music festival, Krewe Du Nord, will still take place on June 21. It's a free, all-ages festival inspired by New Orleans' music and cuisine. "We are deeply grateful to everyone who dined with us, raised a glass with us, celebrated with us, and showed up for us," the restaurant says.
Axios
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Local band Lawn talks Miami's music scene
Miami band Lawn is new to the local scene, so we asked them a couple of questions about their journey. Responses were edited for clarity When did you start your band? Romeo (singer songwriter), Cooper (bass) and Daniel (guitar) started the band last summer after working together in a different band. They decided to leave that project and start their own band so they could explore the indie genre more deeply. Once they found Cliff (drums), Lawn was created. How would you describe your sound? Lawn's sound, which takes inspiration from psychedelic rock and shoegaze, is raw yet danceable. Our new EP "House Party Hero" explores a range of styles, from grunge influences ("Overdoser") to the energizing guitar solo on "Prom Night." What's the best part of Miami's music scene? What are the challenges? The best part Romeo: The jazz scene. I've seen a lot of great performances at the Fish House and Lagniappe. Cliff and Cooper: The diversity of venues and the people that go to them. You've got clubs, bars, waterfront restaurants and rundown warehouses. Daniel: It's diverse and growing rapidly. Especially when it comes to Latin and EDM music, Miami is the place to be if you want to see firsthand how those genres are evolving. The challenges
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Acclaimed New Orleans-style restaurant, Lagniappe, will begin serving lunch
Lagniappe, the new New Orleans-style restaurant from the owners of Du Nord Spirits, is already expanding service. Lagniappe and the attached Du Nord Cocktail Room opened in the fall, but the restaurant is launching weekday lunch service beginning on Feb. 11. That weekend, it'll also start a Saturday brunch menu. 'We always wanted to do a lunch service and weekend brunch,' says co-owner Chris Montana. 'When I was a kid, the Town Talk diner was a busy breakfast and lunch spot (and we inhabit a space formerly run by Dennys), so this area has had a demand for morning and afternoon food that has been unmet since 2020." On weekdays, the Lake Street restaurant will open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering entrées that include po-boys, burgers, a fried chicken sandwich, and soups and salads. The Saturday brunch service will have the same hours but touts a menu with Bananas Foster French Toast, Sweet Potato Pancakes, shrimp and grits, Bayou Hash, and beignets, among other items.
