Uh oh, guess who is the new executive chef at Galatoire’s

Gold touch has turned to iron as he has shuttered all his efforts too

“Phillip Lopez, known for avant-garde cuisine, is the new chef at historic Galatoire’s”

And Arse taking pics with news sauce

Though certain dishes and many traditions at Galatoire’s Restaurant can seem timeless, the ranks of people responsible for keeping them vital do change. The latest shift is a big one for the French Quarter landmark, bringing in a familiar name from New Orleans cuisine for a much different role.

Phillip Lopez is the new executive chef for Galatoire's. He will also lead Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak, the more modern Creole steakhouse attached to the historic restaurant. Lopez is now spending some time getting to know the staff before he officially starts the new job on Sept. 3.

The move represents a dramatic change for Lopez. Galatoire's, dating to 1905, belongs to the city's old guard, and many of its regulars order the same dishes at each visit. Lopez, meanwhile, made his name in the avant-garde of New Orleans dining, serving dishes no one had seen before.

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