After breakfasting at Surrey’s, we headed home determined to be productive. Slogging through my daily projects seemed especially onerous to me. Admittedly, doing dishes (by […]
Finding serenity at Creole Creamery
An overdue visit to Surrey’s Juice Bar
During my drunken days at the Circle Bar, I often saw Greg Surrey come in for a pint and anyone who could, would tell me […]
The mystery on my street…
As you might already know, I just love the spooky, unsettling aura that an abandoned property can convey. Something about the broken windows staring down […]
The crawfish boil chronicles: Lorin Gaudin
If I had to name one person who drastically intensified my passion for food in the last decade, it’d have to be my good friend […]
Who dat? Fanatic for the fans
When I think about football, which is a rare occurrence in itself, there is only one positive association. It’s early Thanksgiving morning, the scent of […]
Delicacies come in a modest package at Restaurant Patois
“Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue” -Joseph Addison Only three short blocks from the Audubon Zoo on the corner […]
Nuptials with a Twist
It was love at first sniff for Chiquita and Cosmo, two Applehead Chihuahuas whose owners are none other than local social celebrities Margarita Bergen and […]
The crawfish boil chronicles: Anne Baker
Inching ever forward in my “crawfish boil” quest, I met with Anne Baker several days ago to enjoy a few beers and get the “dirt” […]
I won!
Before you get your hopes up, I didn’t win the lottery. Apparently my horoscope was wrong! Who knew? Well, I suppose I should have known […]
Lager, stout, ale and more beer at The Bulldog
Even though there is a vast bar and restaurant selection within walking distance of my old apartment on Harmony Street, I would often find myself […]