Crossings . . . Tex-Mex restaurant Las Cruces has opened its brand new doors right behind the on-ramp from Airline Drive to Causeway in Metairie. Brought to you by the same folks behind Crescent City BBQ, the family-friendly spot hired local chef Chris Lusk to create a menu featuring dishes […]
A Walk-Through HL Raymond Properties
Holly Lemoine-Raymond’s premier real estate brokerage firm expands into Gulfport, as putting people first is proof positive of success. Just last month, celebrity broker Holly Lemoine-Raymond led her team of blindfolded agents into their brand new offices in Downtown Gulfport. Formerly the site of a family law practice, the Craftsman-style […]
On the Side: Cornbread
Exploring cornbread in New Orleans, arguably one of the most Southern of sides. Perfect with a spicy bowl of chili or crisp, fried catfish and collard greens, cornbread is that ubiquitous Southern side that always seems to be taken for granted, but is missed when its not there. By and […]
Food News: November 2023
How sweet it is! … Magical macaron-maker, ice cream creator, and “croffle” wonder Sweet Handkraft is back in business right off Severn Avenue, only a few blocks from where they began. When the tiny sweet shop closed last year, some worried they might not return, but they’re back and their […]
Championing the Underdog: David Baria
A Mississippi-born attorney with Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, Baria is the “David” we all need, slinging lethal pebbles to protect his clients against overwhelming odds. David Baria has championed underdogs for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the small, rural town of Escatawpa, Mississippi, Baria often found […]
Hop[p]in’ Good Eats
We’re bubbling over with breweries! From taprooms to microbreweries and brewpubs, at last New Orleans has it all. Though swillin’ brews – and other boozy beverages – may be one our city’s favorite pastimes, enjoying good food frequently competes for the top slot. As one might expect, many breweries are […]
Make Mine Medium Rare
That’s just how I like it! Long, long ago I hopped on a plane with my mom and went to Paris. We were accompanied by a couple friends — or friends of the family that had been friends so long they were family — Mimi and her daughter Arezoo. You […]
The Place That Launched A Thousand Chefs: Shogun Japanese Restaurant & Steak House
The first and oldest Japanese restaurant in Metairie is not only beloved by generations of suburbanites, it’s also been a springboard from which skilled chefs and entrepreneurs launched their own sushi bars, thus playing a major role in shaping the landscape of Japanese cuisine in New Orleans. To people who […]
Flustered by Custard
Creamy, cool, smooth, and, eggy, custard is often (but not always) sweet, and sadly ephemeral as its undeniable deliciousness will quickly vanish from your plate. There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the ethereal, yet luscious sensory experience that is custard. Whether it be a deep fried […]
Makin’ Lunch at the Market: Cool Deals at the Hot Bar
It’s always busy around the hot bar at these local grocery stores! While makin’ groceries and preparing your own meals is undoubtedly the most affordable way to go, sometimes you need a break. The drudgery of cooking every single day for every single meal can wear a person down. Going […]
Birthday Bummer
Every year on my birthday, I typically dine out at some spectacular local restaurant and I share my experiences with you. After my birthday on Sunday, some folks asked where I dined this year, and I am hesitant to share, because it wasn’t great. It wasn’t the worst dining experience […]
House of the Week: Greek Revival on Delaronde Street
I’ve been busy surviving this thing called life lately, and avoiding the Realtor browse, neglecting my ritual self flagellation in the interest of sanity. Not only will I never be able to buy a house, I am no longer 100% positive I’d want to buy one in New Orleans, even […]