Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Across the restaurant industry and its customer base, there seems to be several schools of thought surrounding specials. Where do they come from? Is it always a deal? What makes them so special? There are all kinds of reasons a certain dish might be designated as a special. Some restaurants […]
A hallmark of a bygone era, table side preparation and presentation of Café Brûlot perseveres in New Orleans’ old line restaurants. It’s a blustery, winter evening, but on the inside of Antoine’s French doors, you’re rosy-cheeked and cozy. Leaning back after indulging in a veritable feast of crisp, soufflé potatoes […]
Crossings . . . Tex-Mex restaurant Las Cruces has opened its brand new doors right behind the on-ramp from Airline Drive to Causeway in Metairie. Brought to you by the same folks behind Crescent City BBQ, the family-friendly spot hired local chef Chris Lusk to create a menu featuring dishes […]
Holly Lemoine-Raymond’s premier real estate brokerage firm expands into Gulfport, as putting people first is proof positive of success. Just last month, celebrity broker Holly Lemoine-Raymond led her team of blindfolded agents into their brand new offices in Downtown Gulfport. Formerly the site of a family law practice, the Craftsman-style […]
Exploring cornbread in New Orleans, arguably one of the most Southern of sides. Perfect with a spicy bowl of chili or crisp, fried catfish and collard greens, cornbread is that ubiquitous Southern side that always seems to be taken for granted, but is missed when its not there. By and […]
How sweet it is! … Magical macaron-maker, ice cream creator, and “croffle” wonder Sweet Handkraft is back in business right off Severn Avenue, only a few blocks from where they began. When the tiny sweet shop closed last year, some worried they might not return, but they’re back and their […]
A Mississippi-born attorney with Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, Baria is the “David” we all need, slinging lethal pebbles to protect his clients against overwhelming odds. David Baria has championed underdogs for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the small, rural town of Escatawpa, Mississippi, Baria often found […]
We’re bubbling over with breweries! From taprooms to microbreweries and brewpubs, at last New Orleans has it all. Though swillin’ brews – and other boozy beverages – may be one our city’s favorite pastimes, enjoying good food frequently competes for the top slot. As one might expect, many breweries are […]
That’s just how I like it! Long, long ago I hopped on a plane with my mom and went to Paris. We were accompanied by a couple friends — or friends of the family that had been friends so long they were family — Mimi and her daughter Arezoo. You […]
Creamy, cool, smooth, and, eggy, custard is often (but not always) sweet, and sadly ephemeral as its undeniable deliciousness will quickly vanish from your plate. There aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the ethereal, yet luscious sensory experience that is custard. Whether it be a deep fried […]
While James Beard-award winning chef Susan Spicer is the face of her famous French Quarter restaurant, her chef de cuisine Christiane Engeran keeps the fires burning. The first time she met Chef Susan Spicer, Christiane “Christy” Engeran was poly-sci student at Southeastern Louisiana University working at one of Hammond’s few […]
Every year on my birthday, I typically dine out at some spectacular local restaurant and I share my experiences with you. After my birthday on Sunday, some folks asked where I dined this year, and I am hesitant to share, because it wasn’t great. It wasn’t the worst dining experience […]