Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Throughout all this dreaming and admiration of big, four bedroom (or more) houses with guest cottages and swimming pools, it all comes down to one simple thing; I want to own my own home. It doesn’t have to be a grand mansion with exquisite architectural details, with stain glass windows […]
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be selected to judge for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience’s Fleur de Lis awards. Aside from gorging myself in some of the city’s best restaurants, I was able to hang with food professionals like writers Dale Curry, Sharon Litwin, […]
Kelly Boffone devotes her dreams to creating delicious, gluten-free and vegan pastries at Peacebaker A Chapelle High School graduate, Kelly Boffone is a local girl who gives back to the community she loves through pastry. Boffone has adored cooking since she was a young girl, watching Julia Child and Yan […]
Local Chef Robert Bruce helps realize a dream with the opening of The Little Gem Saloon. Locally born and raised, Robert Bruce started his career in the kitchen at the tender age of 15, washing dishes at Andrew Martin’s Cuisine. In his later years at high school, Bruce was fortunate […]
NOLA Brewing’s President Kirk Coco brought brewing back, hopping up the industry in New Orleans Kirk Coco never thought he would own a brewery. “My mom wanted me to be a lawyer, but I hated it.” After earning his BA and Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University and his MBA […]
“The Lion wants courage, the Tin Man a heart, and the Scarecrow brains. Dorothy wants to go home. What do you want?” – Wicked There’s just no denying the sage words of of that pig-tailed little girl with ruby-red shoes and a scruffy little dog in tow…there really is no […]
It’s true. Aside from an incredibly vast array of performances from musicians all over the world, many folks also attend our city’s annual Jazz Fest for the food. Who can resist crab meat po-boys, cochon de lait, alligator pie, muffulettas and of course, the ever-popular Crawfish Monica? But, if you […]
It really shouldn’t surprise you to know that for Valentine’s Day a few weeks ago, John and I had lunch at Patois. It should be equally evident that the food was incredible, considering several rave reviews I have posted in the past. Since no fanfare is really needed, I’ll just […]
“If I had a million dollarsIf I had a million dollarsWell, I’d buy you a houseI would buy you a house” -Barenaked Ladies When I do things like prepare my taxes or pay yet another doctor bill, I tend to avoid torturing myself by “window” shopping for things I […]
Long ago, the proper term for female bakers was “bakesters,” similar to the way female weavers were called “websters.” Although we’ve reached an age where language attempts to reflect a more civilized, equalized society, a society where we are becoming “gender neutral,” it still can benefit us to glance back, […]
When the weather gets warmer and the sun makes more frequent appearances in the sky overhead, one of things I look forward to is making the switch… …from hot coffee to cold.
No, I’m not talking about Liuzza’s Restaurant & Bar. I’m talking about Liuzza’s by the Track. “What’s the difference?” Well, one is located on North Lopez Street, just a jump off of Esplanade and less that two blocks from Fairgrounds Race Course & Slots, while the other is on Bienveille, not […]
A few weeks back, several members of John’s family came down from Pontchatoula and we all went to the Audubon Zoo. Believe it or not, I have lived here almost 10 years and have never been to the zoo. I vaguely remember going to the San Francisco Zoo when I […]