Paradise found at Elizabeth’s Restaurant in the Bywater
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Category: Meal
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
Mr. B’s Bistro
The fresh baked French bread brought to the table in a paper sleeve to keep it warm is perfect for tearing and sopping up the velvety gumbo broth. Continue reading Mr. B’s Bistro
Domenica
The Tagliatelle with slow cooked rabbit and a porcini mushroom ragu drew my attention immediately. Continue reading Domenica
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen showed no sign of resting on their laurels last night. In fact, their game is just getting better. Visit them soon to taste this current menu. Continue reading Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen
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
Harissa Hash with Poached Eggs
With half dozen fresh eggs in the fridge from and friend and neighbor, I was itching to create something new this morning with Tunisian Harissa. Serves 2. Continue reading Harissa Hash with Poached Eggs
Grandma Favazza’s Sugo
I can’t claim rights to this Italian gravy recipe inherited through Paul’s family. I never met his Grandmother Mary Favazza, but her cooking heritage lives on. I occasionally make a few adjustments to the recipe. She was fond of Contadina crushed tomatoes, but you can add flavor variation with canned fire-roasted tomatoes. I’ve also use an equivalent volume of fresh, peeled Ripley tomatoes that produced one of the … Continue reading Grandma Favazza’s Sugo
Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps
Countless variations of Asian-themed lettuce wraps exist. I created this recipe based on ingredients already in my kitchen along with a few others for which I shopped. This dish is light, low-carb, and paleo. If pork is not your thing, try ground chicken or tofu crumbles instead. Other fresh ingredients are possible as additions or substitutions. This dish can be a satisfying dinner or an … Continue reading Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps
Lunch at El Mero Taco
I learned about El Mero Taco food truck through a friend on Instagram who writes about the Memphis food scene. I tracked them down today at City and State in the Broad Avenue Arts District. I’m glad I did. After perusing the menu, I decided to wait until I saw a few items appear in the window. Gawking at other’s food made my choice no … Continue reading Lunch at El Mero Taco
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