Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Changing hands? . . . Algiers Point restaurant Tonti’s Cocktail Bar & Bistro (formerly Tonti’s Hand) has tapped a new head chef. Chet Henderson recently moved to The Point from Colorado where he worked as the Corporate Executive Chef of The Culinary Creative Group, a hospitality company responsible for restaurants […]
Finger lickin’ chicken . . . Adolfo “Fito” Garcia and Sophia Petrou, a couple of new, New Orleans restaurateurs from old New Orleans restaurant families recently launched Chi Chi’s Chicken & Beer on Freret Street. Working out of the tiny space once home to (the much-missed) Windowsill Pies, the duo […]
As dreamers do … The long-awaited Étoile opened this past summer finally filling the stunning historic mansion left vacant after the closing of Cavan in 2021. Originally from New Orleans, Chef Chris Dupont (of Dupont’s Restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama) returned to his hometown to open Étoile, a “farm-to-table” fine-dining restaurant […]
The folks at Marsh House Rum, a relatively new Louisiana distillery out on Avery Island, sent me a “sample” of their product. Now when I say sample, I mean a fifth of their signature rum and a fifth of their barrel aged rum. Both are smooth rums with notes of […]
One stop shop? . . . Just as more people were turning on to the hunger-healing eats at Fharmacy (will we ever taste mussels like that again?) the tiny Banks Street spot suddenly closed up shop leaving fans sad and hangry for nearly two years. But just recently, the little […]
Fresh green salads in New Orleans “guaranteed” to be a better alternative to the dreaded spring mix. Sweltering season is upon us in the Big Easy and the only way to survive involves sno-balls, frequent showers, taking shelter in well-air-conditioned spaces, and eating lots and lots of salads. Getting in […]
Wallow in the wide, wide world of New Orleans pork chop plates. Breaded, grilled, smothered or fried, there’s no bad way to enjoy a juicy pork chop. It’s a staple at neighborhood restaurants across the country, and for many holds memories of home. Did mom marinate them in garlic and […]
Gobbling gluten-free . . . Local chefs and restaurateurs Cara and Evan Benson recently hatched another restaurant in Gretna dubbed the Hen House. Located on Hancock Street, the cinder block space once was the home of Donewar’s Superette, a corner market slinging home made sausages and hot plates since the […]
The New Orleans’ dining scene sizzles with alligator dishes, mouthwatering bites that capture the essence of Louisiana’s culinary tradition. The American alligator, fondly referred to as a “gator”, is a large reptile native to the southeast United States. Their dark gray or greenish black skin is armored in bony plates, […]
Industry vets Tom Branighan and Molly Wismeier team up to create a warm, bustling brasserie where a delectable menu and a stellar staff lead to delighted diners – and rave reviews. The low-slung, terracotta building on the corner of St. Phillip and Rampart doesn’t appear remarkable. A green and white […]
I never thought I would strike it rich being a food writer, but it is undeniably fun and I’m often afforded tasty perks. This was one of those times . . . Since it opened five years ago, Copper Vine has steadfastly remained on my rec list for diners looking […]
After I wrote my impression of worthwhile eats on the Westbank, I felt a little guilty. After all, I haven’t eaten at ALL of the restaurants on this side of the river. I needed to broaden my horizons a bit more, take in all I can, and that’s what led […]