Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Rich and golden, often herbal, sometimes fruity and always sweet, honey is probably the single most fabulous food humans eat. Why so fabulous? Well, for starters, the earliest depiction of honey harvesting is an 8000 year-old cave painting in Spain showing “hunters” gathering honey from wild bee colonies, but this […]
Neighborhood restaurant in Bywater measures up to its name, yet still retains its flair for whimsy and frivolity after a year-long renovation. Tucked away into what was once a remote corner of Bywater, The Country Club has been “secret” neighborhood gem since 1977. Built over 130 years ago, this Italianate […]
By far one of the most attractive aspects of living in New Orleans (and other regions of the Deep South) is the endearing atmosphere of genuine hospitality. Locals go out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome, whether it’s the courteous cries of “Good morning!” and “Where y’at?” or […]
Since the street was renovated in 2009 as part of a government-funded revitalization project, Oak’s businesses and residents have been growing by leaps and bounds. The motley collection of buildings on this historic neighborhood corridor range from a 1930s-era bank (currently the Rue de la Course coffee shop) to a […]
It’s understandable that many have developed an almost insatiable need for the occasional dozen Krispy Kremes still hot from the fryer, but there are plenty of reasons why not jumping on the nationally-acclaimed, hot-doughnut bandwagon is a sinfully sweet way to go. Aside from the obvious anti-corporate, community-oriented drive to […]
Everyone is crazy over crawfish right now, to say otherwise in the midst of spring is practically sacrilege, but that is no reason to overlook one of the region’s most prized catches … fresh Gulf shrimp. Whether you’re slurping down some gumbo made with flavorful brown shrimp, nibbling sweet white […]
After his recent appearance on Food Network’s “Iron Chef Gauntlet,” you might assume chef and restaurateur Michael Gulotta is seeking the spotlight as one of the nation’s latest celebrity chefs, but the reality is quite different. “I’m more excited about my new restaurant than I am about Iron Chef” says […]
Like that guy in your building who always tidies the empty bins on garbage day or the receptionist at your dentist’s office who never forgets how much you love dogs, eggs are wee packages of wonderful that we can always depend on. How many times have you been scrambling for […]
The first of its kind in Louisiana, and only one of a handful across the country, Lula Restaurant & Distillery helps to revitalize a stretch of St. Charles Avenue in a city where spirits were born. From the exterior, it doesn’t look like much has changed about the building that […]
We’re all told time and time again from our doctors, nutritionists, trainers and other health gurus to keep our consumption of red meat to a minimum. But doesn’t everyone, even Miss Mary, like a little lamb once in a while? Though it is often tarred with the same brush as […]
Open for two years as of February, the Aloft New Orleans was one of many adaptive reuse projects planned by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Located on the corner of Baronne and Gravier downtown, the 30-story office building originally built in 1962 has been transformed into a mixed-use complex featuring […]
For literally centuries, the field pea has been a Southern staple. Whether you’re familiar with Purple Hull, Old Timer, Turkey Craw or Rattlesnake, field peas have long played the role of subsistence food for both people and livestock all over the globe. In fact, archaeologists have discovered domesticated seeds for […]