Up Close & Personal: Kirk Coco

NOLA Brewing’s President Kirk Coco brought brewing back, hopping up the industry in New Orleans Kirk Coco never thought he would own a brewery. “My mom wanted me to be a lawyer, but I hated it.” After earning his BA and Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University and his MBA […]

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Instant gratification: Patois

It really shouldn’t surprise you to know that for Valentine’s Day a few weeks ago, John and I had lunch at Patois. It should be equally evident that the food was incredible, considering several rave reviews I have posted in the past. Since no fanfare is really needed, I’ll just […]

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Liuzza’s…the other one!

No, I’m not talking about Liuzza’s Restaurant & Bar. I’m talking about Liuzza’s by the Track. “What’s the difference?” Well, one is located on North Lopez Street, just a jump off of Esplanade and less that two blocks from Fairgrounds Race Course & Slots, while the other is on Bienveille, not […]

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And the elephant asked me too

A few weeks back, several members of John’s family came down from Pontchatoula and we all went to the Audubon Zoo. Believe it or not, I have lived here almost 10 years and have never been to the zoo. I vaguely remember going to the San Francisco Zoo when I […]

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Up Close & Personal: Joe Rotolo

Custom clothier Luca Falcone on Magazine Street takes fashion to a whole new level. While living and working overseas, local-born businessman Joe Rotolo was exposed to the luxury and comfort of a custom tailored suit and never looked back. Although he worked as an International Medical Consultant, Rotolo took a […]

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Savoring Serendipity

It’s not a case of accidental fortune that I follow Chef Chris DeBarr wherever he may roam. From his days at The Delachaise on St. Charles Avenue to his highly successful venture with Chef Paul Artigues at Green Goddess in the French Quarter, DeBarr has earned my respect and devotion […]

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O! Cochon

Cochon is a wonderful restaurant, we all know this to be true. It’s almost a waste of time for me to write about it because, you all know and have heard over and over and over and over and over and over again about the fabulous Cochon Restaurant. You’ve heard […]

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Caffeine clip: Satsuma Cafe

Dreaming of another cappuccino from Satsuma Cafe on Maple Street. They use GTO Espresso Blend from Coffee Roasters of New Orleans. Not only do they have great coffee and food, but they are the nicest staff ever… an unfortunate rarity when surrounded by college students and snobs…or snobby college students!

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