Are you the type of person who will gladly eat the gratis portion cup of slaw, even after it’s warm from sitting next to a pile of hot Raising Cane’s chicken fingers? Is pulled pork, smoked low ‘n’ slow, just not complete without a cool, tangy pile of shredded cabbage […]
Quinquagennial Celebration at Mister Mao
When I was a teenager, I never thought I’d reach the age of 50. Hell, I didn’t think I’d turn 30! Not only did it seem oh-so far away, I had this morbid idea that I’d die young from some horrific disease or grisly car accident. Maybe it was because […]
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 […]
Everything’s Coming Up Tacos
Despite the fact that tacos have long been available in New Orleans, lately they seem to be as prolific as our beloved po-boy, and understandably so. Like the venerable po-boy, tacos have a lot to offer. They’re easy to prepare, almost infinite in their variety, relatively inexpensive, and hold up […]
Keeping Your Cool with Spirited Sweets
It’s a sweaty Saturday in New Orleans and from the air-conditioned safety of your couch, you hear the dreaded ice cream truck draw near . . . “Hello!” The kids magically appear before you, summoned from the depths of a video game stupor, begging for the cash to get a […]
Zhang Bistro Opens on Decatur
Over the past several years, the building on the corner of Gov. Nichols with its multi-paned windows and divey, diner-like vibe has gone through several incarnations, from the late night, pizza-slinging Angeli to hamburger joints Lee’s and Big Mouth. But now there’s something completely different. . . Just this past […]
Building Momentum: Emeril Lagasse
Even for someone like celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, reopening for business both safely and successfully in the wake of the pandemic is almost like starting from scratch. Unless your existence has been limited to the underside of a rock for the past several decades, it’s likely you’re familiar […]
Just Grab a Spoon
Most everyone has childhood memories of going to the ice cream parlor on a bright summer Saturday, pressing your nose to the glass, waffling about which flavor you’ll choose, though you know you’ll eventually settle on a tried and true favorite. It’s hard to forget that singular moment when the […]
Everyone Wants a Piece of the Pie
In this brave new world of food where dishes that withstand the rigors of takeout and delivery rule, it’s really no surprise that so many local purveyors have jumped on the pizza bandwagon. Even pre-pandemic, pizza has always been the perfect, take-home or order in kind of item. Who remembers […]
Adventures in Eating
The alarm goes off and you roll out of bed. Maybe you have time to take the dog out for a walk or a half hour on the stationary bike, a quick shower and a cup of coffee before you slide in front of your computer for another day working […]
S&P
Ages ago, when my income was a tad more disposable, I had a bit of a thing for salt and pepper shakers. I admired many sets but bought only a select few, and after a while, I had a mini-collection, approximately ten sets, of which I was rather proud.
Celebrating 48 Years: Palm & Pine
Though some might believe it makes me a terrible food writer, I’m notoriously bad at patronizing pop-ups. I’ll mark them on my Google calendar, get all excited about trying new dishes from daring young chefs eking their way towards their own brick & mortar. Then almost inevitably, something will prevent […]