The long-awaited Galatoire’s Bistro in the Acadian Village development has scheduled its grand opening for Tuesday and will begin regular dinner service the next evening. A media tour is set for Tuesday, followed by an invitation-only cocktail party–style reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, which will be held inside the new restaurant and outside under tents, will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music from a New Orleans jazz band. “We are working like mad to have it ready,” says owner John Georges, who was in town today in preparation for next week’s opening. “We got our liquor license approved yesterday, and we are expecting to get the occupancy permits tomorrow.” The new Galatoire’s, which resembles in design and décor the century-old French Quarter establishment, was originally scheduled to be open in time for the holidays, but ran behind because of routine construction delays. Though the bistro begins dinner service next Wednesday, it will not be open for lunch until Friday, Jan. 25. —Stephanie Riegel
Editor’s note: This story has been changed since its original publication to clarify the event times and dates for the restaurant’s opening.
