This was one of the most unexpected delights of my New Orleans trip. I had been seeing Shaya on many “best of” lists for about two years, but really didn’t know how I’d love an Israeli restaurant in my favorite creole and seafood town. I was convinced by the time we landed on this trip, […]
New Orleans
Brennan’s-New Orleans
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 […]
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 […]