Beard Papa’s, New Orleans, LA Report #514

When I was a little kid I used to love watching The Little Rascals. There was one episode where Spanky, Alfalfa and Buckwheat swore off of women, and formed the He Man’s Woman Haters Club. But then Darla showed up, winked at Alfalfa and he betrayed his oath to the club and ran off with…

The Wandering Goat, Harahan, LA Report #477

I work with a guy who knows I do a food blog. One night he tells me he’s got a place I just MUST try! Then he tells me it’s this place. I look it up and see it’s a bakery. In another city, a Parish away. And the funny thing is he lives in…

The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe, Galveston, TX Report #472

This was my last meal in Galveston before we headed back to New Orleans. My Texas friend also recommended this place, so we decided to hit it for breakfast before we hit the road. Besides being a restaurant, it’s also a bakery with a lot of really good looking baked goods. I couldn’t believe it…

Gambino’s Bakery, Metairie, LA Report #415

Long ago when I decided to add bakeries to my reports, this is the place I should have reviewed first. If any place epitomizes New Orleans tradition, it’s Gambino’s. Just look at the thirds picture above. Even the employees are traditional. Some have been there over 40 years! Gambino’s has been around since 1949. I…

Amore Bakery and Café, Gretna, LA Report #375

Just last weekend I was next door to this place having an excellent Mexican lunch at El Gato Negro. I walked by this place when I left and thought about stopping in, but I was too stuffed to even eat a pecan. BUT!! Even though I don’t have much to write on, I made a…

Hi-Do Bakery, Gretna, LA Report #274

This is my last king cake of the Mardi Gras season.  A friend told me about how wonderful Antoine’s king cakes were, and they are good.  We went through three of them since the Mardi Gras season began.  I had forgotten about how much I loved Hi-Do’s king cakes last year, so for a get…

Antoine’s Famous Cakes & Pastries, Gretna, LA Report #261

I moved to the Westbank of New Orleans 22 years ago.  The Home Depot I frequent is right across the street from this bakery, and one of my favorite Mexican joints, La Fiesta, is on the same street a couple blocks away.  That being said, I’ve driven past this place a hundred times and somehow…

Willa Jean, New Orleans, LA Report #170

  I have no idea who Willa Jean is but if you run across her tell her I like her food.  Nice looking place with a little bakery in it.  We saw the baguettes and asked if they could slice half of one up, toast it, bring it to us with some butter, and bag…

Parrot Pete’s, Harvey, LA Report #15

********** PERMANENTLY CLOSED ********** Pretty place.  Nice fake tropical atmosphere with plenty of fake parrots, coconut and banana trees.  Lots of desserts, including beignets.  I’ve only been here for breakfast and that’s good enough for me.  The omelets are made with three eggs and described as “open faced”.  Numerous choices including the “build your own”…

Chez Pierre, Metairie, LA Report #4

This is the Clearview Pkwy. location which is the only one I’ve been to.  Even though I’ve only been here for dessert they also have a Vietnamese food menu with pho, vermicelli bowls and other Vietnamese fare.  The French were in Vietnam so long they taught the Vietnamese all their culinary tricks.  Last time I…