Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Gobbling gluten-free . . . Local chefs and restaurateurs Cara and Evan Benson recently hatched another restaurant in Gretna dubbed the Hen House. Located on Hancock Street, the cinder block space once was the home of Donewar’s Superette, a corner market slinging home made sausages and hot plates since the […]
The New Orleans’ dining scene sizzles with alligator dishes, mouthwatering bites that capture the essence of Louisiana’s culinary tradition. The American alligator, fondly referred to as a “gator”, is a large reptile native to the southeast United States. Their dark gray or greenish black skin is armored in bony plates, […]
Industry vets Tom Branighan and Molly Wismeier team up to create a warm, bustling brasserie where a delectable menu and a stellar staff lead to delighted diners – and rave reviews. The low-slung, terracotta building on the corner of St. Phillip and Rampart doesn’t appear remarkable. A green and white […]
I never thought I would strike it rich being a food writer, but it is undeniably fun and I’m often afforded tasty perks. This was one of those times . . . Since it opened five years ago, Copper Vine has steadfastly remained on my rec list for diners looking […]
After I wrote my impression of worthwhile eats on the Westbank, I felt a little guilty. After all, I haven’t eaten at ALL of the restaurants on this side of the river. I needed to broaden my horizons a bit more, take in all I can, and that’s what led […]
Anticipation for the 49th annual New Orleans Greek Festival stirs a primal hunger for gyros. Your morning coffee buzz has worn off and repeatedly glancing at the clock isn’t helping time move any faster or any closer to lunch. Facing your computer screen, you low-key zone out, fooling no one […]
A little coco?. . . Orleans Parish’s one and only Korean BBQ restaurant has closed to become Orleans Parish’s one and only Korean BBQ restaurant! Altering the name from Little Korea BBQ to Coco Korea BBQ wasn’t the only change to the Magazine Street spot. Young Yoon and her mother, […]
It’s easy to find a flavorful, Honduran breakfast plate in New Orleans that’s both generous and affordable. The only hard part is choosing! The Greater New Orleans Area is fortunate to have one of the largest Honduran populations in the country. Since the mid to late 1800s, bananas and other […]
The acronym DNR can mean so many things; Do Not Resuscitate, Do Not Rent, Do Not Rehire, etc. Today, for me, it means “Do Not Recommend.” Since I do a lot of talking and writing about food and restaurants in New Orleans, people often ask me to offer recommendations for […]
Cornering the market . . . Since Kevin Pedeaux, owner of CR Coffee Shops, took over the management of St. Roch Market, he’s been doing things his way. Revamping the market’s image with a more personable, community-oriented vibe, the market re-launched with Slow & Pho by Chef Tung Nguyen (three […]
Food and music in New Orleans are inexorably intertwined. Life in New Orleans is like a never-ending festival. We start each New Year with carnival and Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s tumble right into Hogs for the Cause, Tennessee Williams and the Congo Square Rhythms. All that (and […]
For lovers of Toast and Tartine (myself among them), there’s more good eats coming our way! In Mid-April 2024, Cara and Evan Benson will be opening the Hen House, a cafe and bakery just a couple of blocks up from Toast Gretna on Hancock Street. Cara purchased the space from […]