NEW ORLEANS — Jack Rose has been recognized as the No. 1 “Best Hotel Restaurant” in the country according to USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice 2019. A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Known for its convivial atmosphere and sophisticated cuisine, Co-owned by Emery Whalen and Chef Brian Landry of QED Hospitality, Jack Rose is the culinary crown of the Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans’ Garden District.
“We are thrilled to be named Best Hotel Restaurant by the readers of USA today, and we are so grateful for the outpouring of support from our guests, friends and family. Jack Rose is the embodiment of the type of personal connection that we wanted to share with our team and our guests. The creation of this restaurant was inspired to by the city of New Orleans and its love of life and celebration,” state Whalen and Landry.
Since January 2013, USA Today 10Best has provided original, unbiased and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to do, restaurants and hotels for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The Readers’ Choice Award contest allows 10Best readers to vote from a list of 20 curated nominees per category chosen by a panel of relevant experts which includes a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.
The complete list of award winners is available at 10best.com/awards