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: Cuisine
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
Casablanca Restaurant
The interior of @CasablancaMem is richly decorated with autumn orange walls above warm natural wood chair rails and large open windows with swooping drapes. The exterior includes two expansive decks for outdoor eating. The gracious hospitality of Mr. Shtaya and his staff really add to the overall ambience. Continue reading Casablanca Restaurant
Roasted Vegetable Terrine
Eggplant, zucchini and red bell pepper appear as a flavorful and colorful trio in many dishes, ratatouille especially. I used these hearty vegetables with fresh basil to create a roasted vegetable terrine a few weekends ago. If you’re looking for a fun vegetable dish to cut back on your consumption of meat, this dish requires some planning ahead and isn’t hard to construct. After brushing with a … Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Terrine
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
Paradise found at Elizabeth’s Restaurant in the Bywater
You won’t eat better food for the price than you will find at @ChefBryonPeck’s Elizabeth’s Continue reading Paradise found at Elizabeth’s Restaurant in the Bywater
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
Place at the Table 