Since I moved, I must admit I have been more focused on furnishing my new digs (it’s huge for us!) than looking at homes for sale, but I do still get around to it from time to time. It’s interesting to me that the more I browse, the more I […]
House of the Week: Colonial on Palmer Ave.
Y’all know me! This isn’t my typical flavor dream house, but I have to admit I was filled with shock and awe by the sheer opulence of this insane abode on Palmer Avenue. It’s a gargantuan mansion with over 8,000 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths […]
Trading Thai for tapas
When the Spanish-inspired Costera Restaurant & Bar opened in the Prytania Street building that formerly housed La Thai, I was easily one of the first to try it. My zealousness was not due to the type of restaurant nor was I overly anxious to see what Brian Burns, formerly chef […]
Sips and snacks at Ivy
While I have not yet acquired the funds needed to dine at Gautreau’s, I did get the opportunity to taste Chef Sue Zemanick’s highly capable cookery a few months ago at the recently-opened Ivy. One balmy afternoon, I met a new acquaintance for a few bites at the Magazine Street […]