La Petite Grocery
Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery won the James Beard’s Best Chef: South for 2016 Continue reading La Petite Grocery
Category: French
Susan Spicer’s Bayona
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
Box v. Bottle
Do bottled wines taste better than comparably priced boxed wines? Continue reading Box v. Bottle
Smoked Brisket with Harissa
Stovetop smoked brisket with Tunisian spice. Continue reading Smoked Brisket with Harissa
Ratatouille Casserole
Coriander really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes. Continue reading Ratatouille Casserole
Poached Chicken with Truffles
Crunchy salt, rich cream & tender truffle-infused chicken overwhelmed with luxurious flavor. Continue reading Poached Chicken with Truffles
Gautreau’s Restaurant in New Orleans’ Uptown
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
Brunch at Café 1912
Café 1912 is a frequent haunt for me and Paul. If you’re looking for great French bistro food in Memphis, this is the place. We visited the cafe for brunch today and I ordered one of my favorites: the Croque Madame. This savory sandwich of grilled ham and Gruyère cheese topped with bechamel sauce is toasted under the broiler and served with a poached or fried egg … Continue reading Brunch at Café 1912
Pâté de Campagne
I’ve been reading the lyrical writing of Elizabeth David’s French Provincial Cooking this week. Published in 1960, the book describes David’s experience of food in the provinces of France away from the bright lights and big kitchens of Paris. English by birth, David fell in love with the cookery of the countryside in her formative years. She describes the post-World War II French food scene … Continue reading Pâté de Campagne
Place at the Table 