Poydras & Peters

Poydras & Peters Opens in the Loews New Orleans Hotel | Eater New Orleans

"At the corner of Poydras and Peters inside the Loews New Orleans Hotel, I visited Poydras & Peters, an American brasserie helmed by New Orleans native chef Thomas Hines. Hines — who worked for the Brennan family, the Tribeca Grand in NYC, Mesa Grill Bahamas, Viceroy Snowmass, and Noyane at the Conrad Chicago — says he’s pushed creative boundaries by reimagining classic American dishes with influences from several cultures and by using fresh, locally sourced ingredients; the menu reflects that approach with dishes such as tuna crudo with shiso and miso broth; a breakfast banh mi with eggs, pickled vegetables, daikon, Sriracha mayo, and sausage; a modern panzanella with confit beet and Thai basil crème; a po‑boy twist with scallops, white anchovy butter, and pickled vegetables; and a fried chicken steam bun with Asian slaw and citrus‑yuzu aioli. The restaurant’s name nods both to its street corner location and to the 1830s‑era Poydras Market that once stood nearby. Poydras & Peters serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m." - Stephanie Carter