Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
“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 […]
Custom clothier Luca Falcone on Magazine Street takes fashion to a whole new level. While living and working overseas, local-born businessman Joe Rotolo was exposed to the luxury and comfort of a custom tailored suit and never looked back. Although he worked as an International Medical Consultant, Rotolo took a […]
Esteemed local chef Ian Schnoebelen branches out to Bywater with his second restaurant, Mariza. “For three months, I did nothing but peel potatoes, carrots and onions.” Chef Ian Schnoebelen confided with a laugh. He’s come quite a long way since his first kitchen job at the tender age of 16. […]
Some of the most vivid images of 1940’s and 50’s Americana are located inside soda shops or ice cream parlors. Just picture it…girls in long poodle skirts and pony-tails sitting at the counter on red-vinyl stools, laughing with friends over a frothy, root beer float. There are huge glass jars […]
A few weeks ago, my good friend Anne and I went out to lunch together at Gott Gourmet. Although I have never mentioned this restaurant before, I have been there many times. It used to be one of our go-to lunch spots when I still worked in the Warehouse District, […]
Sometimes the strangest, most insignificant things will sell me on a house. One small architectural or design detail will get stuck in my head and wham, I’m sold. Who cares if the plumbing is shot! Did you see that stained glass window of a duck? Adorable! Thankfully, my significant other […]
It’s not a case of accidental fortune that I follow Chef Chris DeBarr wherever he may roam. From his days at The Delachaise on St. Charles Avenue to his highly successful venture with Chef Paul Artigues at Green Goddess in the French Quarter, DeBarr has earned my respect and devotion […]
With Hogs for the Cause on the horizon, it’s difficult not to think about all that tasty pork in our future. In fact, it might be so difficult to wait for the weekend of March 22nd, that you need to satisfy your craving for swine now…right now. Thankfully, our city […]