Vietnamese Meets Creole at MOPHO
If Kung Fu movies aren’t your thing, the fusion of Vietnamese and Creole food at MOPHO will make you smile. Continue reading Vietnamese Meets Creole at MOPHO
Category: Dinner
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
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
Ultimate BLT
Sprinkle Kosher salt on your tomato to really bring out the flavor in your BLT. Continue reading Ultimate BLT
Smoked Brisket with Harissa
Stovetop smoked brisket with Tunisian spice. Continue reading Smoked Brisket with Harissa
Locally Sourced?
Are Memphis restaurants making specious claims about locally sourced ingredients? Continue reading Locally Sourced?
Loflin Yard Offers Urban Oasis
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
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
Place at the Table 