Fresh green salads in New Orleans “guaranteed” to be a better alternative to the dreaded spring mix. Sweltering season is upon us in the Big Easy and the only way to survive involves sno-balls, frequent showers, taking shelter in well-air-conditioned spaces, and eating lots and lots of salads. Getting in […]
Brunch Brag: Copper Vine
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 […]
Summertime Soups: Just Chill!
Sweat is dripping into your eyes, your shirt is stuck to your back, and your face is turning a beet-like shade of red when you pick up the August issue of Where Y’at Magazine only to find an article on soup? You laugh to yourself, a little dizzy from both […]
Dining-In at Copper Vine
You may be surprised to learn that I have dined inside only two restaurants since late March 2020. I’ve braved the courtyard or patio of a few spots, but even now, fully vaccinated and lightly restricted, I am hesitant. Fear is still a factor, after all I’m fat and asthmatic, […]