Eating New Orleans
Restaurant Dish: Come to Jacques-Imo’s Café for eclectic fare and great amosphere
The owner and chef of Jacques-Imo’s Café greets a table donning a white chef’s jacket, shorts and a pair of Birkenstock clogs. It’s not a costume, just another day at the ever- Eclectic Cajun/Creole cuisine eatery in Uptown New Orleans.
June 9, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Restaurant Dish: Bistro Daisy
Nestled in New Orleans’ Magazine District in a converted cottage is the inconspicuous Bistro Daisy. Don’t be fooled, inside these doors is a foodie’s paradise; make a reservation and devour contemporary American fare served with “ma and pa” hospitality.
May 23, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Eight New Orleans Classics and Where to Find Them (as told by a local)
Everyone who comes to the Crescent City comes for the food. Yes, they are here on convention, or to visit a University or on business, a honeymoon or vacation, but its the food that they really want. The problem is that there are so many places that are so good.
April 29, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Cajun vs Creole: How does one know the difference?
Not even the locals who have eaten at all the best spots and can associate any Po-boy in town with its originator, always know the fundamental differences between Cajun and Creole cooking.
April 22, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Papa Noel Christmas Eggnog French Toast (Cajun Style)
If you can’t get enough egg nog during the holiday season, here is another way to sneak it in at breakfast time. Those Cajun’s will do anything to add flavor!
December 22, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
New Year’s Comfort
Did you know that Southern Comfort was created in New Orleans? The popular bourbon style whiskey was first produced by Irish bartender Martin Wilkes Heron (1850–1920), the son of a boat-builder. Legend says it was created and sold at McCauley’s Tavern at the corner of Richard and St. Peter Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
December 20, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Give yourself a treat this Thanksgiving… dine in the world-class restaurants of New Orleans!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner…for many that means good times with family, fun, and FOOD! Food that you have to prepare for everyone else. If you (or your significant other) dread slaving away in the kitchen for hours on end, it may be time to switch things up this holiday!
November 18, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Grilled Cheese Omelet, it’s the toasted cheese that makes it great for breakfast or brunch!
Enjoy this recipe for breakfast or brunch. It’s an easy outside-in cheese omelet that can be served quickly if your house is like a bed and breakfast in the morning.
October 29, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Jazz up your next breakfast or brunch with these easy recipes from the Innkeepers at the Avenue Inn B&B!
Gumbo, pralines, po-boys and more! The cuisines of New Orleans are like nothing else in the world. And when you come to the Crescent City, you will quickly understand why. One taste of any of our local flavors and you’ll be hooked on all the dishes served up in our world class dining establishments.
October 21, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Red beans and rice Mondays- so nice!
Monday is the traditional Red Beans and Rice on the menu day. It is an old custom from the time when ham was a Sunday meal and Monday was washday. A pot of beans with leftover ham could sit on the stove simmering all day Monday to be the evening’s meal.
October 5, 2009 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued