Garlic was put on a pedestal at Upperline long before the stinking rose became worshiped in popular dining culture. Or before Anne Rice wrote her first New Orleans's vampire novel, for that matter. Originally a creative whim meant to take her mind off the searing New Orleans' summer heat, Upperline's Garlic Festival has been a fixture of local summer dining since 1987. Many whimsical dishes have been presented (including garlic ice cream). For those less adventurous, Upperline's regular menu remains in effect during the festival.
