Vessel NOLA

"Celebrate the new year in church, which is what Vessel, the atmospheric restaurant in Mid-City used to be. But you’re encouraged to drink and party here, with a $125 prix fixe menu featured for the celebration. Chef Willie Cooper prepares a feast with bacon-wrapped oysters, black-eyed peas, and cornbread for good luck and trout topped with shrimp & crab meuniere or osso bucco for the main." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Besides special eye-openers like Pimm’s Cup and Palomas, Vessel offers $25 bottle service that includes a bottle of cava brut or rose and a carafe of orange juice. The gorgeous former church, with its covered landscaped outdoor patio, is the perfect backdrop for creative offerings like shrimp and Mexican street corn, a breakfast tartine with bacon and avocado, and an outstanding Benedict — bacon-wrapped, boudin-stuffed pork tenderloin and poached eggs atop a cheddar chive biscuit, drizzled with mustard cream sauce." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Church is always in session at Vessel, a gorgeous restaurant set in a century-old house of worship. Although the restaurant doesn’t have a private room inside, the whole space is available (at the right price) and the pretty covered outside patio is perfect for an outdoor soiree. The fare leans toward the sun-kissed Mediterranean." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Gorgeous setting for Christmas Eve with options of regular or Reveillon menu." - Clair Lorell

"This gorgeous church-turned-restaurant in Mid City offers a large covered patio with a clear roof above stylish wooden slats — think oversized pergola with pizzazz. There’s a tasty all-day menu featuring Mediterranean favorites, salads and sandwiches, and brunch served on weekends." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell