What’s Open, What’s Closed in New Orleans Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine
As of Tuesday, September 10, Tropical Storm Francine is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Now is the time for New Orleanians to prepare, whether stocking up on ice, canned goods, and batteries; cleaning out freezers; or picking up sandbags and clearing catch basins (follow Imagine Water Works for storm preparation tips). New Orleans restaurants are also preparing, inviting customers to dine and drink before Francine arrives in hopes of clearing out some inventory before they, too, hunker down. Here’s what’s open, what’s closed, and what restaurants are planning for the rest of the week in New Orleans. This list will continue to be updated.
Ancora Pizzeria: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Arnaud’s: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Avo: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Ayu Bakehouse: Open Tuesday; open Wednesday until 1 p.m.
Bacchanal Wine: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Bar Sukeban: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Bearcat Cafe CBD: Closed Wednesday
Bao Mi: Closing 2 p.m. Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Cafe Degas: Closed Wednesday
Chicken’s Kitchen: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
Copper Vine: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Country Club: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Courtyard Brewery: Open Tuesday (and showing the Presidential debate); closed Wednesday.
Cure: Closing early Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Dakar NOLA: Closed Wednesday
El Cucuy: Open Tuesday and selling taco kits, family-style queso, and half-gallon margaritas. closed Wednesday.
Francolini’s: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Galaxie Tacos: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Gianna: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Herbsaint: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Justini’s: Open until 9 p.m. Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
La Boulangerie: Open Tuesday and Wednesday.
Levee Baking Co.: Normally closed Monday through Wednesday, Levee is opening at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11 for emergency pastries and closing the rest of the week with plans to reopen Saturday and Sunday.
Lucy Boone Ice Cream: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Maypop: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Mojo Coffee House: Freret Street location closing at 5 p.m. Tuesday; Magazine Street closing at 6 p.m. Tuesday; both closed Wednesday.
Nolita Bakery: Closed Wednesday
Okay Bar: Open Tuesday for a Presidential debate watch party; closed Wednesday.
Peche: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Pizza Delicious: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Port Orleans Brewing Co.: Open Tuesday and offering 20 percent off packaged beer.
Small Mart: Closing at 2 p.m. Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
Sneaky Pickle: Closed Wednesday
St. Roch Market: Closing at 3 p.m. Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Southerns: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday
Suzie’s Soul House: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
The Joint: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
The Little House: Open Tuesday; closed Wednesday.
The Will & the Way: Open Tuesday and Wednesday; happy hour while it’s raining.
Williby’s Catfish: Open regular hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) all week.
Wishing Town Bakery Cafe: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.