Lets’ talk about Bananas Foster. But, we can’t do that without Brennan’s restaurant in New Orleans. Brennan’s began in 1946 when Owen Brennan decided to prove Count Arnaud wrong regarding the culinary skills that were not likely possessed by an Irishman. The now classic Creole restaurant has allowed Owen Brennan and family to prove […]
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Sylvain-New Orleans
I have had this gastropub on my radar for several years based on recommendations of local friends. I am so glad we finally made it. Sylvain sits in the heart of the French Quarter on Chartres Street. Located in a carriage house built in the 1700’s, the atmosphere feels a bit dark and stormy with […]
St. James Cheese Company–New Orleans
Cheese and wine, what could be so fine? I loved this bright, open cafe and cheese shop in one of my favorite cities. We visited the Tchoupitoulas location, the second of this family owned establishment as that is where Brad Daschbach, the brother of my long time friend Hugh, and a certified and skilled cheesemonger […]
Lucky Robot-Austin
Lucky Robot is my go to spot on South Congress when I need to grab a bite before a show at the Continental Club or C-Boy’s. It’s a casual Japanese restaurant with a varied menu including sushi (including daily tsukiji market choices), rolls, hot and cold apps, salads, starters and hot bowls. The location can’t […]
Italic-Austin
Facade photo courtesy of Italic This is one of my happy places in Austin. Italic is owned and operated by the ELM group, who also own Irene’s, 24 Diner and Easy Tiger. Italic arrived less than a year prior to the closure of Arro, the French ELM concept that I still mourn to this day. […]
Kemuri Tatsuya-Austin
Live Oak Barbecue came and went before I even got there….and it’s 2 blocks from my house. But, thankfully, I got over to it’s unlikely replacement, Kemuri Tatsuya. Kemuri has had a generous line and wait since opening just a few weeks ago. It not only replaced Live Oak, but kept much of the facade, […]