He Said: Ralph’s On The Park
Ralph’s On The Park (900 City Park Avenue, 504-488-1000) sits just across from City Park. With a main dining room, bar seating and multiple function rooms upstairs, there are plenty of different ways...
View ArticleShe Said: Ralph’s On The Park
$1.25 and I head to Ralph’s when we need a treat but don’t want the effort of a big night out. The good thing about Ralph’s is that it’s a very versatile place. While we had on jeans this last visit...
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What’s Cooking: Italian Sausage Pasta with Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes
This recipe from The Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis is an absolute favorite of mine. I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve pretty much memorized the recipe and I can usually grab all the items I need...
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Joey K’s and La Divina
Recently we had a work lunch trip go slightly awry. Awry to the extent that where we were going was closed. Thus we found ourselves on Magazine with no place to eat. As we drove down in search of...
View ArticleJazz Fest Primer I
We’ve got a lot on our plates right now so the next few days might be a little thin. We’re hoping to get out a Jazz Fest Primer for the food at the Fairgrounds before this weekend, of course that would...
View ArticleJazz Fest Primer II
Jazz Fest is an absolute staple for me in the springtime in New Orleans. As soon as Mardi Gras ends, I’m counting down the days until Jazz Fest begins. But I was shocked to hear several LOCAL people...
View ArticleJazz Fest Run Down
Hopefully by now your sunburns have started to heal up and your liver has dried out. With the endless shows around town this past weekend its been quite the whirlwind: Hit the Fest. Drink and eat all...
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Around Town: Shop Fest 2010
We know this weekend your focus is going to be on Jazz Fest. But try to carve a little time out of your schedule this Thursday evening for Shop Fest on Magazine Street. Many of your favorite Magazine...
View ArticleAround Town: Martin’s Brew To Do
Beer has played a pretty significant role in the short time we’ve been around. And, as a statistician friend of mine would say, I’m 5000% sure this isn’t changing any time soon.Martin’s Wine Cellar...
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What’s Cooking: Cinco de Crawfish
Cinco de Mayo is one of the greatest holidays ever taken over by marketers and business owners and twisted to their own delight.* I mean a holiday that centers around Tex-Mex, margaritas, Mexican beer...
View ArticleHappy Birthday!
We turn 1 on Saturday, which is exciting. While we haven’t posted as frequently as we had initially intended, between here and GoNola.com, we still managed to average posts just about every other...
View ArticleAround Town: Hogs for the Cause
So much has been happening lately. Both Cupcake and I have celebrated another year since we were born and this here site eclipsed the one year mark. With all these birthdays, there was some serious...
View ArticleAround Town: The New Orleans Brunch Experiment
Sometime this week you should be coming out of your pork induced coma. And if my calculations are correct, you’ll be ready to eat again by Sunday morning. Which is perfect timing for you to stop by the...
View ArticleAround Town: French Quarter Wine Festival Kick Off Party-Recap
***Full disclosure, Cupcake and I scored some free tickets to the kick-off party from some folks affiliated with the Festival. While I’d like to think that hasn’t altered or influenced our opinion of...
View ArticleAround Town: Brass Band Blowout
If you’re still searching for something to do this weekend, might I suggest the Brass Band Blowout at Tips. Friday’s line up features the Stooges Brass Band and the Local Skank. While Saturday has To...
View ArticleChickens of the Grill
For some reason I tend to find myself out at the Pontchartrain Center about twice a year for an all day event, which typically doesn’t include lunch. Even if whatever mind-numbingly boring event I was...
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What’s Cooking: Watermelon Mint Sorbet
Somehow spring snuck up on me this year. But, it’s definitely here, and that means it’s time for some refreshing light desserts to round out your springtime menu. This past weekend $1.25 and I took...
View ArticleNOLA Brewing Easter Keg Hunt Wrap-Up
New Orleans, for those that get it*, is like when you’ve found the one. You know, every day something reminds you just how awesome s/he is. For New Orleans, it’s getting caught in a random parade of 15...
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Upcoming Spot: The Sweet Palate
Almost a year ago, I had stumbled into the Kupcake Factory’s French Quarter spot on St. Louis, between the Napoleon House and Johnny’s Po Boys. Apparently I was one of the few that actually found it,...
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Weekend Round Up/What’s Cooking
This weekend and next weekend are all about Jazz Fest for most people, myself included. And I’ve got you covered on that. However, there is was some pesky event over on the other side of the Atlantic...
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