Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Beard Papa’s, a world-famous cream puff shop that began in Japan, is opening soon in New Orleans! The bakery will be located at 4712 Magazine Street, just a block away from La Boulangerie. Franchise or no, these are desserts to die for, whether it’s a cream puff, éclair or profiterole. […]
New York City-based franchise Popbar recently opened on N. Peters Street. The new spot is offering gelato, sorbetto, and yogurt, a cool way to beat the New Orleans heat . . . on a stick! The menu features over 60 different flavors that rotate seasonally, plus a ton of different […]
The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, a new, 202-room boutique hotel on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras streets, is opening it’s doors next month on Tuesday, May 11th. Formerly the Staybridge Suites, the hotel has been completely transformed by New York architecture and design firm MARKZEFF, featuring “artful, bold and sophisticated […]
Fine dining French Quarter seafood spot GW Fins celebrates its 20th anniversary this April and to commemorate this momentous occasion, owner Gary Wollerman has launched the Fins Wings For Fins’ Kids Foundation. Philanthropic almost since its inception, GW Fins has found yet another way to give back to both the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]