In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 49 people were murdered, 53 people were injured and many more lives devastated by a lone gunman at Pulse Nightclub and Ultra Lounge in Orlando, Florida. The perpetrator of this most recent mass shooting targeted LGBT people. Months ago, we planned a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to spend a weekend with our best friends Christy … Continue reading Gifts of Food and Love for Pulse
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
Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery won the James Beard’s Best Chef: South for 2016 Continue reading La Petite Grocery
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
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
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
Sprinkle Kosher salt on your tomato to really bring out the flavor in your BLT. Continue reading Ultimate BLT
The Debris Po’boy isn’t on the menu. don’t panic. You’ll find it on the specials menu beside the cash register. Continue reading Elwood Shack’s Debris Po’boy Sandwich
Stovetop smoked brisket with Tunisian spice. Continue reading Smoked Brisket with Harissa
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