8/1/2010: Mat & Naddie's Wins 2010 Wine Spectator Award

A selection of wines that are intimately and knowledgeably matched to locally inspired, flavorful foods, a catalog of wines that covers enormous breadth, affordable, and pithy opinions packaged in a tome that could seriously injure an unsuspecting diner are some of the reasons that Mat & Naddie's wine list continually wins this prestigious award. Click here to learn more about our wine program

Summer 2010: Great Chance To Make a Meal of Small Plates and Fine Wine

FOR JULY AND AUGUST excluding Dining for Life (Thursday July 15th)

3 APPETIZERS + 1 GLASS OF WINE = 28 BUCKS Choose from our great selection of appetizers and salads, pick out one of our by-the-glass wines from our Wine Spectator Award winning wine list and enjoy!

Thurs July 15, 2010: Dining for Life at Mat & Naddie's

Join Mat & Naddie's and help raise money for the programs and services of NO/AIDS Task Force. This year, on Thursday July 15th, we will donate 25% of their proceeds to NO/AIDS Task Force. All you have to do is dine at Mat & Naddie's and 25% of your bill will help someone living with HIV /AIDS. On Thursday July 15th, make sure to ask your waiter for a donation envelope. By making an additional donation to NO/AIDS Task Force on the night of Dining For Life, not only will you be entered in a drawing to win a stay at The International House Hotel but your waiter will be entered into a drawing to receive a stay as well. For On-line Reservations (be sure to select July 15th!), CLICK HERE

6/14/2010: Riccardo Crespo, traditional Brazilian guitarist plays this Monday evening for you...

Riccardo's original compositions are a rich but gentle mix of Musica Popular Brasileira, and contain elements of folk, Bossa Nova, and Latin Music. The result is a beautiful blend of "World Music", that is both distinctive and passionate. With Mr. Crespo singing in Portuguese, audiences can appreciate the essence of Brazil through the magic of his music performed in traditional Brazilian style.

Sunday April 18, 2010: Join us for an All-Day, Gloves-On Organic Gardening Workshop

WHEN?:

Sunday, April 18th, 2010 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE?:

Mat & Naddie's Restaurant 937 Leonidas Street "...in the Riverbend, where Freret meets the River." New Orleans, LA 70118

HOW MUCH?:

$45 per person includes all course materials, a delicious lunch, as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day.

WHAT WILL I DO?:

Attendees will gain the basic knowledge and skill set to create a sustainable and organic working garden at their own home by participating and learning:

• How to plan and create new garden beds and then construct and plant them on site with informed guidance
• Revitalize old garden beds hands-on, including soil enrichment, fertilization and seed sowing
• How to build an outdoor vermicompost system to create organic amendments for the garden
• Basic soil science, soil testing, fertilization and feeding techniques and what products to use that can be sourced locally
• Seasonal plant varieties to choose for the New Orleans climate
• Learn how to install rain water cisterns on your existing gutters based on the Mat & Naddie's working models
• Find out about proper container gardening, with appropriate plantings, and
• the better soil mixes for them by creating planters on the Mat & Naddie's patio deck

WHO THE HECK IS GARDENING GURU ANNE BAKER?:

Anne Baker is a leading sustainable farm and organic garden educator in the New Orleans area. Formerly, she operated a certified organic farm and nursery as part of a non-profit that served people with developmental disabilities as well as a sustainable farm in the Gentilly neighborhood to provide produce to local chefs. She has written for Natural Awakenings magazine, and was the Sustainable Gardening Editor for NewOrleans.com. She was recognized by Food & Wine Magazine in 2006 with a "Tastemaker Award" which honored "Spectacular talents who have changed the world of Food & Wine by age 35". At Mat & Naddie's Restaurant, Anne currently creates and maintains the organically grown kitchen gardens and patio plantings. Additionally, Anne is an Orleans Parish Master Gardener and shares the knowledge of organic growing to inspire others to create their own gardens successfully. Anne offers gardening consultation for one-on-one advice.

Bring your appetite for gardening know-how and food. Wear comfortable gardening clothes. Bring gardening gloves, bug repellent, sunscreen and head covering. Your hands and clothes will get soiled, but what could be more fun than a day of playing and learning in the dirt?

WHAT IF THERE'S LOUSY WEATHER?:

Mat & Naddie's reserves the right to reschedule due to inclement weather. The present rain date is May 23rd, 2010.

WHAT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?:

Call us at (504) 861-9600. To see the official press release in pdf format, Click Here.

Wed June 3, 2009: Mat & Naddie's Featured on CNN

Story Highlights New Orleans has seen its number of restaurants increase since Hurricane Katrina Stephen Schwarz says it's a constant struggle to keep his restaurant up and running Recession reducing number of people with disposable income heading to the city Schwarz has received a grant, low-interest loan as part of state's recovery effort

March 2009: It's Here! OPEN TABLE

For On-line Reservations, CLICK HERE

Now Every Monday is "Music Monday!"

Now you can hang out on our patio bar, sample some of our great appetizers and sip some fine wine while enjoying the Gypsy Jazz sounds of the Courtyard Kings EVERY Monday. The music starts around 7:00PM.

December 2008: Mat & Naddie's offers Reveillon Dinner

The New Orleans holiday tradition has made it all the way to the Riverbend in style! Mat & Naddie's has put together a Reveillon Dinner that you won't want to miss: four wonderful courses for just $40. (show me a menu) Mat & Naddie's is open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Lunch is served Monday through Friday. We're closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st. Even though it's on a Wednesday, say "Yes!" to New Year's Eve. Dial 861-9600, and make your reservations now!

10/23/2008: Mat & Naddie's Hosts Dine for Change

Join us and other local Obama supporters for an open bar pre-dinner reception and 3 course dinner (wine included) on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. The event is $100 with $45 going to cover the cost of your meal at the restaurant and $55 going directly to the Obama For America campaign.

Make your reservations now at the Obama website so as not to miss this chance to get Fired Up and Ready To Go in advance of the November 4th election.

So that campaign funds can be used immediately, the contribution portion of $55 can be made by credit card directly through the Obama website when you RSVP for the event. (If you choose to make your donation at the event, payment must be made by check to Obama For America.) You will need to pay the $45 to cover the cost of the dinner by check, cash or credit card to Mat and Naddie's at the event itself.

9/29/2006: "Re-grand" Opening

All the elite of South Carrollton showed up for complimentary sparkling wine and hor's douvres and music by the Courtyard Kings to celebrate the long-awaited reopening of dinner at Mat & Naddie's

9/15/2006: Dinner Returns!

Casually elegant fine dining begins again today and continues Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday nights. The new patio bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and an appetizer while waiting for a table.
Click here for more details

5/22/2006: Mat & Naddie's Opens "It's all good" Lunch Buffet

Their legendary soups, fresh salads, homemade pastas, quiches and savory tarts are all decked out in our bar and dining room Monday thru Friday from 11am til 2pm all for the low price of ten dollars excluding drinks and dessert.
Click here for more details

5/20/2006: Mark Graduates!

Longtime Mat & Naddie's fixture, Mark Bergerson, proudly displays his diploma after graduating from UNO. Let's all wish him well.

12/15/2005: Michael's Catering Resumes Operations

Michael's Catering is now open to meet your off-site catering needs. Give us a call at 861-9600 or e-mail Krystan to plan your next event.

9/23/2005: Katrina Update

Mat and Naddies sustained significant structural damage during hurricane Katrina. We are working to restore the restaurant and will re-open as soon as possible.

Mat & Naddie's is located at 937 Leonidas (show me a map) in a quaint restored 150 year-old shotgun house in a residential neighborhood... "... in the Riverbend, where Freret meets the River." Dinner is served Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 5:30PM to 9:30PM. Lunch is our "It's all good Creole Buffet" and is served Monday through Friday, 11:00AM till 2:00PM. Reservations: (504) 861-9600 More Information: info@matandnaddies.com