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 […]
New Orleans Food News: October 2024
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 […]
New Orleans Food News: September 2024
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 […]
Marsh House Rum: For More Than a Mojito
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 […]
New Orleans Food News: August 2024
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 […]
Geaux Green
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 […]
Hog Heaven: NOLA Pork Chop Plates
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 […]
New Orleans Food News – June 2024
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 Allure of Alligator: From Swamp (to Farm) to Table
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, […]
MaMou: Dinner Party Dining in the Vieux Carré
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 […]
Brunch Brag: Copper Vine
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 […]
Trek to the Belle Chasse Cafe
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 […]