Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Ah social media! To some, it’s the bane of modern society. Cynics believe, among other things, it discourages genuine, face-to-face interactions, exasperates the need for instant gratification and incites narcissistic behavior. On the other hand, many others see social media as a tool for self-expression, a way to connect (even […]
If anything is an inexpensive solution to that grumbling in your belly, it’s a taco, or tacos, because who eats just one? From college kids to suits, anyone and everyone enjoys a good taco. What’s not to like? Although traditional Mexican fillings like carnitas and carne asada tend to be […]
Made from sesame seeds, tahini is a sauce or paste (similar to other nut butters) that is widely used all over the world and has fast become a staple here in the United States. Though we most commonly see tahini used as an ingredient in that chick pea manna from […]
“I am at the moment writing a lengthy indictment against our century. When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.” – John Kennedy Toole, A Confederacy of Dunces From the mounds of mozzarella on your pepperoni pizza to those comforting, orange slices […]
One of the most ubiquitous items found on a Persian table is the pistachio. It doesn’t matter if you’re over for tea or a large family celebration, you will almost always find a bowl of these green beauties available for snacking. I can picture my father laying on the couch, […]
While there are definitely a few spots around town that serve excellent boiled crawfish (Bevi Seafood, Clesi’s, Big Fisherman, Seither’s, etc.) some of the best and most memorable boils are typically had at a friend and/or family’s backyard. While important, the crawfish itself isn’t necessarily a marker for a successful […]
With lots of help from local design firm Farouki Farouki, chef and restaurateur Justin Devillier and his wife and partner Mia launch their third restaurant Justine on Chartres Street in the Vieux Carré. On the ground floor of the mixed-use, May & Ellis apartment building (formerly the Hurwitz Mintz building) […]
With Easter just around the corner, I can’t help but think of sweets. I don’t know about you, but when I was little my bright yellow basket (which is still sitting in my Mom’s closet) was overflowing with jelly bean-filled plastic eggs, fluffy yellow Peeps, malted milk chocolate Easter eggs […]
No matter how you spell it, an omelet is indubitably an eggs-cellent creation. Aside from my mom’s less-than-beautiful but always delicious jack cheese and tomato versions, I’ll never forget my first restaurant omelet. It was from a hot, new breakfast spot in downtown San Mateo that was soon known for […]
The Fillmore New Orleans, a new live music venue on the second floor of Harrah’s Casino, features design elements that effortlessly blend San Francisco’s historic psychedelic 60s with the cultural archetypes of New Orleans. Hundreds of fans queued up in front of the old-fashioned theater marquee on Canal Street last […]
What was briefly the Louisiana ArtWorks building has become the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute, a world-class brainery dedicated to one of the city’s finest virtues. Early last month, classes began for the first full-time students of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute now located on the corner […]
Though most will be planning a special outing with their significant others this Valentines Day, I’ll be bucking the trend with a day-long ode to oysters. You may be telling yourself “She’s probably single or maybe just doesn’t play into that annual greeting card holiday,” but nothing could be further […]
A small, used furniture store in Mid-City could be just what you’re looking for when decorating the house of your dreams, especially on a budget. Located on the corner of Toulouse and N. Pierce Street, House Stuff is an unassuming shop, formerly a neighborhood grocery store, that’s been selling used […]