Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
For National Ice Cream Day (coming this Sunday, July16), I thought it might be interesting to do a round up of local restaurant ice creams. The unique flavors our chefs come up with are regularly mind-blowing and I can think of five spots off the top of my head worth […]
Perhaps I am getting more curmudgeonly in my advanced years, but awards and award shows often elicit a big ol’ yawn. Like any popularity contest, it always comes down to who you know . . . and who knows you. That’s not to say the hard-working folks nominated for these […]
One of the coolest restaurants in the French Quarter just got a whole lot cooler. Palm&Pine‘s purveyors (and chefs) Jordan and Amarys Herndon have tapped the talented Kimberly Patton-Bragg to rule the Pine Bar. Patton-Bragg, appropriately dubbed the “cocktail queen,” has reigned behind the stick at local spots like Three […]
In an effort to give back to the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, French Quarter restaurant Palm & Pine will be celebrating Mexican Independence Day this evening with the team from El Buho Mezcal behind the bar and food specials added to the menu like Chiles en Nogada […]
Judging for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience‘s Culinary Awards has all kinds of perks. I get to meet new chefs, taste incredible food, and spend a whole day with people as food-obsessed as I am. But one of the best parts is celebrating the winners! Three cheers and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]