For over a decade, Sparr has been honing his craft at some of the city's finest restaurants.  He worked the line at Sylvain in the French Quarter and worked his way up from chef de cuisine to executive chef at Capdeville.  "Growing up along the shores of Florida's Emerald Coast embedded in me a passion for fresh seafood," says Sparr. "Locally sourced isn't just the latest food trend, to me it's a way of life." 

 

At Cambria Hotel New Orleans, chef Sparr's touch is immediately evident from an array of mouthwatering small plate offerings that include the Chili Butter Shrimp & Grits served with a dash of red chili flakes, fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, parmesan cheese shavings topped off with fresh scallions, or the southern favorite Fried Okra presented with a Creole aioli topped with fresh parsley, or a plate of Fried Louisiana Oysters & Pickles served with a sriracha & lime remoulade and a Crystal Hot Sauce bacon aioli. 

 

Entrées provide diners with selections sure to please such as the Seared Flat Iron Steak & Fries served with spinach & mushrooms, Creole sauce, and pesto topped with fresh scallions, a Bronzed Gulf Fish, served with a mushroom rice pilaf, collard greens, and remoulade sauce sprinkled with fresh parsley, and from the famed Joyce Farms a Roast Chicken Breast presented with crispy fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts, and mustard gravy.  Chef Sparr hasn't left out local favorites either such a Shrimp Po-Boy that bears his creative hand when served with a spicy remoulade, grilled onions, fresh lettuce and charred tomatoes.  The menu also offers an appetizing array of fresh salads and hearty sandwiches, plus sweets guaranteed to satisfy those cravings.  

Classic New Orleans cocktails with a contemporary interpretation command center stage at the hotel's stylishly inviting bar. Whether kicking back after hours with friends or easing into a night out on the town, a Southern Porch featuring 10 Benchmark Bourbon or the Holy Cross with 

12-year aged El Dorado Rum both help take the edge off your day and get the party started.  If you are into craft beer, you're in the right place to sample a flight of local and regional brews that finish from clean and light to muscular barleys and stouts curated to please even the most discriminating of taste buds.  Oenophiles haven't been overlooked either with a fine selection of wines by the glass capable of transporting you from the finest California or Washington State vineyards to the south of France and beyond. 

 

Cambria Hotel New Orleans bistro and bar is open daily serving breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. on weekends.  Dinner service is presented nightly beginning at 4:30 through 10:00 p.m.  Happy hour at the bar is offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with last call at 11:00 p.m. each evening.

 

Located at 632 Tchoupitoulas Street in the heart of the city's historic Warehouse Arts District, the newly constructed upscale Cambria Hotel New Orleans features 153 tastefully appointed guest rooms and 9 stylish suites.  Outfitted with the latest in communications technology, the hotel is the perfect respite for the busy professional on the move or the leisure adventurer seeking to explore one of the world's truly great destinations. This recently opened boutique hotel marks Cambria's first venture into the Louisiana market.  The property is part of a growing partnership between Fillmore Hospitality and Choice Hotels, a venture committed to developing a select group of Cambria hotels across the country.  For more information on Cambria Hotel New Orleans, visit www.cambrianeworleans.com.