Call New Orleans the city that never stops eating — and drinking — the way new restaurants and bars have opened over winter break. I’ve been able to try a couple to let you know which you too should be running to.
Though it’s located in an old shotgun house, walking into the dining room at Chada feels like entering another world. They opened to the public on New Years Day. A chada — a Thai headpiece and the restaurant’s namesake — sits at the centerpiece of the bar. The decor is stunning, with beautiful light fixtures stealing the show against the wood features.
Considering Chada is from the same team behind Dahla, I had high hopes for the food. I love a good papaya salad to start my meal, and theirs was $14 with papayas, carrots, tomatoes and peanuts. It was fresh and bright with the cherry tomato, and the peanut added a nice crunch and nutty flavor…