American Sector reboots with new chefs, food and bar menus
 

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American Sector (945 Magazine St., 504-528-1940)*the restaurant and bar inside the National WWII Museum, has launched a new nostalgia-heavy dinner and drinks menu.*

In a nod to practices during World War II, such as rationing, the menu will feature some dishes that include canned and pickled produce. Another wartime-themed gimmick: The restaurant is offering a rotating three-course "Allied Victory? prix fixe menu which will highlight the cuisine of the countries involved in World War II.*

The restaurant, formally under the helm of the John Besh group (which parted ways with the museum the when its management contract ran out last year) is now led by executive chef Raymond S. Pierre and chef de cuisine Eric Cook, who say their new ?Victory Garden to Table? new American menu will highlight locally sourced produce and ingredients.? [ Read more ]

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