Fortune Favors the Fearless

“Louisiana’s Culinary Ambassador to the World” John Folse achieved his celebrity status through a well-seasoned blend of diligence, enthusiasm, and providence. Chef, entrepreneur, food historian, author, and radio and television personality, John Folse has amassed a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as a Louisiana summer. From his successful […]

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A Fiery Finale: Café Brûlot

A hallmark of a bygone era, table side preparation and presentation of Café Brûlot perseveres in New Orleans’ old line restaurants. It’s a blustery, winter evening, but on the inside of Antoine’s French doors, you’re rosy-cheeked and cozy. Leaning back after indulging in a veritable feast of crisp, soufflé potatoes […]

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Gastronomical Luck

Tapping Chef Philip Whitmarsh to head the kitchen at their French Quarter restaurant Jewel of the South was culinary kismet for business partners Nick Detrich, Chris Hannah and John Stubbs. Tucked along the edge of the French Quarter in a Creole cottage mere steps from Rampart Street lies Jewel of […]

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