Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Once again springtime has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and everyone is feeling that oh-so natural feeling of excitement, stimulation and arousal. It’s no surprise that at the onset of spring, our pagan ancestors would dance naked under the sun, make love […]
Springtime is upon us and along with blooming flowers and warmer weather, a literal multitude of festivals will be filling the city with food, music and fun. Amidst all of this frivolity, one can’t help but consider our furry friends who are left at home, watching us walk through the […]
Tapping into the hearts of locals and tourists alike, Theatre On Tap’s founder and artistic director Heidi Malnar seeks to entertain, educate and inspire a new generation of dancers with “Camp Rhythm.” Growing up an army brat constantly on the move, Heidi Malnar discovered stability, passion and a love for […]
Reubens have never actually left the New Orleans restaurant scene, it just seems like they’re popping up on menus everywhere recently, and not only because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. One can theorize that as a side-effect of chefs’ renewed interest in making everything themselves, from baking […]
Crispy, crunchy, spicy and delicious whether it’s hot out of the fryer or cold from being stored in your portable ice chest, everyone remembers the tasty, waiting-for-the-parades-to-roll treat that can only be Popeye’s fried chicken. Now you’re older and wiser, but you still have staked a place on the route […]
“All sorrows are less with bread. ” -Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra It comes to the table warm, wrapped in a cloth, piled in a basket or sliced on a plate, but is often taken for granted, devoured before the appetizers or pushed aside and ignored in favor of “saving room.” […]
While snow isn’t something we normally expect in New Orleans, it can still get a might bit chilly down here in the Deep South during the winter time. Anyone who’s shivered through several layers of clothing while reaching out numbed hands for cold plastic beads during Krewe du Vieux can […]
Less than ten years ago, it was not difficult to recognize an authentic, New Orleans po-boy. Fillings ranged from sloppy roast beef and debris with gravy to fried shrimp, catfish, oyster or soft-shelled crab. There’s hot sausage po-boys (Patton’s, of course), hamburger po-boys and even French fry po-boys smothered in […]
Are you stuck in a rut? Do you find yourself going to the same restaurants week after week, ordering the same dish you always order because you’re afraid to try something new? C’mon people! We only live once! It’s past time to break out of your shell, make reservations at […]
Tender and juicy, gleefully falling apart with each successive bite, a good brisket is one of those meals that folks associate with comfort, home, tradition, nostalgia … and football. This relatively inexpensive cut of beef has rapidly become a staple that sports aficionados prize, where cooking methods and rubs are […]
When you’re a kid, hot dogs are pretty much an all-essential staple. Mom would cut up hot dogs and add them to our mac and cheese, canned baked beans or even Chef Boyardee’s SpaghettiOs. Lacking buns, we would wrap them in white bread with mayo and ketchup or roll them […]
She curled her hair, spent an hour putting on make-up and chose to wear that dress you like so very much and wrapped herself in an aura of her most expensive perfume, the least you could do is take her out to a nice meal, never mind how badly your […]
One of the biggest political issues sweeping the nation these days is the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana. It began in 1996 when California voters passed Proposition 215, which allowed for the medical use of marijuana. Today, 23 states, the District of Columbia and Guam all have enacted legislation that […]