Carmo
Carmo is a restaurant in New Orleans serving food with influences from Latin America, the Caribbean, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf South. The menu includes meat dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, prepared with local produce and specialty ingredients like red palm oil and dried manioc root.
Founded by Dana and Christina do Carmo Honn, the restaurant operated for 15 years as part of New Orleans dining scene. The owners announced closure at the end of 2024 to pursue new ventures focused on sustainability and local sourcing, marking a shift rather than an ending.
The restaurant blends culinary traditions from Latin America, the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southeast Asia with local Gulf Coast ingredients. This mixing of global influences with regional sourcing reflects a commitment to honoring diverse food stories and supporting local producers.
Located downtown on Julia Street, the restaurant is easy to find with a welcoming and relaxed setting. It offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and private event space, with flexible hours for lunch and dinner service.
Beyond serving food, the restaurant runs a free meal program for people in need, showing commitment to community wellbeing. Chef Wataru Saeki, who led the raw bar for ten years, is now partnering on a new Japanese-Peruvian venture called Nikkei focusing on local Gulf seafood.
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