Hungry Eyes
5-Course Avant-American Tasting Event
Opened April of 2023, this vibrant, retro-themed restaurant on Magazine Street recalls the halcyon days of the '80s. Hungry Eyes is an outgrowth of Turkey & The Wolf (which both Food & Wine and Bon Appetit named one of the decade’s standout restaurants). Upon its arrival, it nabbed a spot on the New York Times’ 2023 List of “Best Restaurants in NOLA” and Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America", and its accolades shelf has only grown heftier since, with coveted spots on Eater's 2025 "Best Along Magazine Street" List (and Infatuation's 2025 "25 Best NOLA Restaurants" List. Chef/Co-Owner Philip Cenac, who cooked at Turkey & The Wolf, crafts a menu that is inspired by that era’s excess and daring culinary trends. Here, diners feast on dishes like grilled pastrami, veal sweetbreads with peanuts, puffed rice, tamarind, and bean sprouts, seafood and turmeric curry, and many more toothsome inventions. And it’s all served up in a back-to-the-future environment of black marble-topped tables, geometric furniture in primary colors, neon light fixtures, and vintage Jazz Fest posters. “One of the top places in the city,” says Infatuation, and one that we can’t wait to visit!
About the Host:
Phil Cenac
Chef/Owner
Chef Phil Cenac has made his mark in NOLA over the years, with previous restaurant Turkey & The Wolf hailed by Food & Wine, GQ, and Bon Appétit as one of the decade's finest restaurants. He has also previously cooked in the kitchens of Coquette (from James Beard “Best Chef: South” Semi-Finalists Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus.)
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Yellowfin Tuna Crudo
corn salad, stone fruit, "leche de tigre"
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Artichoke on the Half Shell
morita chile, parmesan, sourdough
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Pan Roasted Calamari Curry
heart of palm, earl's turmeric curry, lime leaf, puffed rice
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Smoked Pork Rack
guajillo pepper & black tea barbecue sauce, squash salad, fresh cheese
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Pavlova
citrus curd, market berries
Hungry Eyes
4206 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70115
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
