When you hear about destination restaurants, most are headed by men. Bayona, opened by Susan Spicer with business partner Regina Keever more than 25 years ago, is a refreshing exception in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Chef Spicer’s classic New Orleans creations at Bayona and other ventures led to multiple appearances on local and national media and to recognition and awards from the James … Continue reading Susan Spicer’s Bayona
Do bottled wines taste better than comparably priced boxed wines? Continue reading Box v. Bottle
Are Memphis restaurants making specious claims about locally sourced ingredients? Continue reading Locally Sourced?
While Loflin may be inspired by the concept of Bacchanal, the funky wine bar and eatery in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, the owner-developers made sure this space is Memphis made. Continue reading Loflin Yard Offers Urban Oasis
Crunchy salt, rich cream & tender truffle-infused chicken overwhelmed with luxurious flavor. Continue reading Poached Chicken with Truffles
Zagat recently listed Gautreau’s Restaurant as #1 on its list of Top 50 Restaurants in New Orleans. Over 17 years of traveling to NOLA together, we’d never eaten there until last night. There’s no sign above the door to to let you know you’ve arrived at this restaurant in the heart of a residential Uptown neighborhood. While it may feel like a speakeasy, you can … Continue reading Gautreau’s Restaurant in New Orleans’ Uptown
The Tagliatelle with slow cooked rabbit and a porcini mushroom ragu drew my attention immediately. Continue reading Domenica
The Sherried Onion and Almond Soup with Saffron was a hard act to follow. Continue reading Wine Snob Dinner: California Dreamin’
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