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Is Turkey and the Wolf Still Open? Update (New Orleans, LA)

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As of September 2026, Turkey and the Wolf is listed open on turkeyandthewolf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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turkeyandthewolf.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website was live on 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright notice, current posted hours, the 739 Jackson Ave. address, and an active merchandise and gift-card storefront.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Turkey and the Wolf in an 'Extra Crispy' episode of fan-favorite dishes. Turkey and the Wolf is a counter-service sandwich shop in New Orleans that does not take reservations, according to its own website. The site displays a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2025 recognition and references past praise from Bon Appétit naming it among the country's best new restaurants. According to the business's own website, turkeyandthewolf.com, checked on 2026-09-08, the site was live with current hours (Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.), the 739 Jackson Avenue address, a posted sample menu, and an active merchandise and gift-card storefront, alongside a 2026 copyright notice, together indicating the restaurant continued operating under the same name as of that date.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Turkey and the Wolf in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the January 11, 2019 episode "Piling on the Pork" (S30E1), the same episode that featured New Orleans's Marjie's Grill. The business, at 739 Jackson Ave, operates as a counter-service sandwich shop. Its own website (turkeyandthewolf.com), checked 2026-09-08, described the restaurant as counter-service only, without reservations, and listed hours as open every day except Tuesday.

Food Paradise (Travel Channel) featured Turkey and the Wolf in the 'Sandwich Heroes' episode, spotlighting the restaurant's counter-service sandwich menu. Turkey and the Wolf operates from 739 Jackson Avenue in New Orleans, according to its own website, which describes the business as a counter-service spot unable to accommodate reservations. This appearance is treated as an additional TV credit for the same restaurant already on file as btiea-0603, based on the matching name and New Orleans location.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Extra Crispy
What was featured
Playful, sandwich-focused counter-service menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Turkey and the Wolf
Season / episode
Season 30, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Piling on the Pork
What was featured
Counter-service sandwiches at a no-reservations New Orleans sandwich shop
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Turkey and the Wolf
Season / episode
Season 16, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sandwich Heroes
What was featured
its rotating counter-service specialty sandwiches
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Turkey and the Wolf

Frequently asked questions

Is Turkey and the Wolf still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Turkey and the Wolf is listed open on turkeyandthewolf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Turkey and the Wolf after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured Turkey and the Wolf in an 'Extra Crispy' episode of fan-favorite dishes. As of September 2026, Turkey and the Wolf is listed open on turkeyandthewolf.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Turkey and the Wolf located?

739 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Turkey and the Wolf?

Season 8, Episode 8 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Extra Crispy”.

Is Turkey and the Wolf still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

According to the business's own website, turkeyandthewolf.com, checked on 2026-09-08, the site was live with current hours (Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.), the 739 Jackson Avenue address, a posted sample menu, and an active merchandise and gift-card storefront, alongside a 2026 copyright notice, together indicating the restaurant continued operating under the same name as of that date. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
739 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Venue type
deli
Official website
turkeyandthewolf.com

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