Trader Joe’s fans and the greater New Orleans area have been abuzz lately as the new location on Tulane Avenue is now open. The crowds are already pouring in. NOLA.com food writer Ian McNulty spoke with WWL’s Tommy Tucker about what he’s seeing in the surrounding area and what it means for the greater good of Tulane Avenue’s revitalization efforts.
From Vietnamese food to pizza, new mashup concept restaurants to established local favorites, you’ll find a bit of everything surrounding Trader Joe’s these days.
“All around it are interesting places. When you put them in a collection, it’s quite a smorgasbord of options,” McNulty noted. “People are going to be driving the blocks around Trader Joe’s and see these new spots and wonder what they’re all about if they haven’t been by in a while.”…