Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
For a greater part of the year, New Orleanians enjoy, even endure, much warmer weather than the rest of the country. From late April to early October the thermometer will rarely (if ever) dip below 80°, and when you combine that with high levels of humidity, it feels several degrees […]
pluck – \ ˈplək \ transitive verb – to pull or pick off or out noun – courageous readiness to fight or continue against odds: dogged resolution Though she was born in New Jersey, Skye LaTorre’s wine journey has come full circle right here in New Orleans. This month, she […]
Aside from endless hours spent playing Minecraft with my boyfriend and cooking up a storm, one of the main things that kept me sane over the past year were watching a slew of Emmymade videos on YouTube. Not only do I adore watching her attempt truly absurd recipes (ahem . […]
For almost a decade, I have had both the honor and privilege to judge the annual Fleur de Lis Awards given out at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. It’s a day or two filled with chefs all over the Greater New Orleans Area (and sometimes Baton Rouge!) demonstrating […]
After over 16 years together, I can easily predict what John’s response will be when I ask what he wants for dinner. “Tacos?” he replies with a hopeful grin. While that used to mean hitting up the nearest Taco Bell or making the old-school crunchy-shell, ground beef version at home, […]
Chef/pitmaster Shannon Bingham is making a change. His Texas-style BBQ-slinging at Emmylou’s inside St. Roch Market, a stall that opened in January 2020, was unfortunately short-lived due to the pandemic. After all, without Bingham, Blue Oak BBQ wouldn’t have the success it enjoys today. But, after a four month hiatus, […]
Last year, five local restaurants got together with the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation to offer curbside fish frys during Lent. Not only did the Friday fry-ups benefit the restaurants, but a portion of the proceeds was donated to help hospitality workers all over the GNO who were furloughed due to the […]
It had been almost 9 years since I graced the Green Goddess. The last time I dined there, Chris DeBarr was still slogging away in the kitchen with his partner (and current chef/owner) Paul Artigues. It’s surprising as well, considering the sheer proliferation of restaurants that have opened and closed […]
The first time I ever had the pleasure to devour an entire grilled fish was at Pêche. It was a pricey, yet oh-so glorious experience which I have been wanting to duplicate ever since. Starting this Friday, February 19th, Pêche’s skilled chefs Ryan Prewitt and Nicole Mills are offering a […]
John and I were planning on celebrating Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day at a festive brunch in the Botanical Gardens yesterday, but when it was cancelled, we found ourselves at a loss . . . but not for long! With a quick text and a willingness to wait in line, […]
Like many sane people across the globe, John and I cloistered ourselves in our apartment when the pandemic “officially” took hold back in March last year. We were, and still are, afraid of not only catching Covid-19 (and any arising strains), but also of unknowingly spreading it to someone in […]
It has been an awfully long time since John and I “officially” celebrated Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, we are hopelessly in love and frequently do little things for each other all throughout the year from random flower bouquets and sweet texts to much-needed shoulder rubs while binge-watching something […]
Everything is coming up veggies these days, and for good reason! There’s only a few all vegan and/or vegetarian restaurants available in New Orleans, and quite a bit more than a few willing to eat it. Enter chefs Alex Davis and Jas, the green goddesses behind St. Roch Market’s latest […]