Shaya

shaya new orleans
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SUNDAY-THURSDAY 11AM - 10PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM - 11PM
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James Beard Award-winner Alon Shaya pays homage to his roots with a modern take on Israeli cuisine. While the incomparably smooth hummus and pita made in a wood-burning oven are must-haves, equally impressive is the succinct, well-matched list of Middle Eastern- and Mediterranean-focused treasures from quality producers, such as Château Musar, Château Pradeaux and Occhipinti.

Known For
  • full menu
  • outdoor/patio
What to drink
Go east with something from Croatia, Turkey, Lebanon or Israel, or ask sommelier Matthew Portnoy for guidance.
Neighborhood
Garden District
ProTip
By-the-glass options change frequently and always include a few out-of-the-way options, like Jean-Paul Brun’s FRV100 bubbly or a moscofillero from Greece.

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