Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
A global pandemic sure takes the fun out of life. Everything’s been canceled from family gatherings and local festivals to seeing the parades roll down St. Charles for Mardi Gras. While we won’t be huddled along the Avenue this year, swilling brews and stuffing our collective faces with king cake […]
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 […]
For over 36 years, Linda Keenan has offered natural fiber clothing for both women and men looking to beat the New Orleans heat at her boutique on Royal Street. In 1983, just a year before the World’s Fair, Linda Keenan moved to the French Quarter planning to go into real […]
The dishes we eat and how and when we eat them are as varied as the ingredients that make them up. The dining habits of rich and poor alike become time-honored, cultural traditions that every community on this earth can lay claim to, and New Orleans is no exception. The […]
The first time I tried Thai food, I was craving a burrito. It was a lazy summer Saturday at my parent’s house and my sister and her husband were over, just hanging out till dinner time rolled around. After only a little discussion, everyone agreed on that typical, Northern California […]
What the future holds for festivals, one of Louisiana’s favorite pastimes, is still uncertain. Some of the city’s largest events like French Quarter Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and even Mardi Gras have all been postponed till 2021. Other annual celebrations are experimenting with innovative ways to […]
With a drastic slowdown in business due to the coronavirus, Stanley Restaurant’s owners Scott and Tanya Boswell discover a surprising sense of purpose and pleasure in the little things, all the while keeping a constant eye on the horizon. Known for its all-day brunch menu featuring Eggs Benedict Po-Boys and […]
“I’d give you a cookie, but I ate it.” – Cookie Monster I refuse to bake chocolate chip cookies. It’s not because I don’t love baking or hate chocolate chip cookies (perish the thought). It’s the simple fact that I turn into a demon-possessed, chocolate chip cookie-hoarding monster who will […]
A relative plain-Jane flavor-wise of the vegetable world, cauliflower has risen to great heights over the past several years, even surpassing that green of all revered greens, kale. According to Nielsen, sales of cauliflower has leapt 40% from over the past four years due to an increasing interest in low-carbohydrate […]
Despite founding several successful restaurants, winning local and national awards, and making television appearances, Chef Susan Spicer remains down-to-earth, sincerely genial and passionate about making great food. Right up there with Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse, Susan Spicer has earned her position as one of New Orleans most notable chefs. […]
“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.” -Louisa May Alcott From its provocative aroma while brewing to the moment when that first, flavorful sip hits your tongue, coffee … particularly good coffee … is equal to none. For many, it’s a morning ritual, a sacred ceremony wrapped up in […]
With the city’s recent entry into Phase 2, French Quarter newcomer Palm & Pine reopened their doors to limited dine-in service just this past week. Although the Rampart Street restaurant has been offering takeout and delivery since the COVID-19 shutdowns began, many friends, fans and newcomers are masked and ready […]