"As if the befeathered Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot weren’t sexy enough, the 2023 opening of King Brasserie upped the hotel’s game, big time. For starters, it’s so much fun guessing who’s who in the king-inspired portraits and silhouette art that line the walls. Add in inspired coastal Mediterranean cuisine from chef Samuel Peery, dishes like chargrilled octopus with bento bacon and Vidalia onion tart, and lingering commences." - Beth D'Addono