Mikes East West – back to the Parish

Much excitement in the city about the return of this loved restaurant couple to the parish of New Orleans after a very successful spell on the Northshore.

Mike’s East West is situated on the entire ground floor of the Lafayette Hotel at Lafayette Square on the Warehouse District/CBD border. Walking distance from the French Quarter for some peace and quiet away from the tourists and a wonderful business lunch spot.  In the autumn and spring season of Wednesdays on the Square (free 12 week concerts at Lafayette Square) I am sure this place will be the centre of all the local commotion.  East West has  huge cocktail bar on one side and a restaurant in the other side of the original hotel lobby. It is apparently similar to the original version of Mike’s in both food and atmosphere with a new updated jacket.

Mike’s East-West contemporary and hip atmosphere and formula is nothing new and breaking to the world, but definitely something different and refreshing for New Orleans. Not a roux to be found, which can be a pleasant change for us locals.  Small and larger plates of potstickers, a non traditional sushi bar and other Asian themed plates. Delicious Japanese beers, sparkling sake and sake flight tastings.

Fennelly chef owner calls his food “a global mix,” drawing on the cuisines of places he’s cooked, including Santa Fe, San Francisco, Hawaii and Cape Cod.