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Meat of the Matter: New Orleans’ Roast Beef Po-Boys

June 1, 2023 No Comments

Who makes the most exceptional roast beef po-boy in New Orleans is the subject of much debate, but deciding the ultimate winner is a question only you can answer. It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since Brett Anderson, the Times-Picayune’s last official restaurant critic, surveyed nearly all […]

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Feeding an Irish-American Tradition: Corned Beef

March 1, 2022 No Comments

Digging into food origins can tell you a lot about history, including revealing some of our widely-held misconceptions. Take for example the belief that for centuries, the Irish have celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by devouring plates of corned beef and cabbage. Like most customs, the truth is far more convoluted […]

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Though she was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kim Ranjbar took her passion for the written word and dragged it over 2000 miles to flourish in the city she loves. For well over a decade, she's been eating, photographing and writing about food (and more!) in New Orleans, her work appearing in local publications such as French Quarter Journal, Where Y'at Magazine, New Orleans Living Magazine, NewOrleans.com and Louisiana Kitchen & Culture.

After over 20 years as a transplant — surviving hurricanes, levee failures, oil spills, boil water advisories and hipster invasions — Kim hopes to eventually earn the status of local and be welcomed into the fold.

Feel free to contact her at kimranjbar@gmail.com

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    Getting Grounded: Turkish Coffee

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    Hyped-Up Hummus

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    The Troubadour Hotel: Ballad of a boutique

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    Breakfast Casserole: Smithfield Bacon

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    Palm & Pine’s Banana Curry Ice Cream

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    Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

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