Two Chicks Café, New Orleans, LA Report #570

I first heard about this place last year. I checked out the menu online, liked what I saw, and put it on my ever-growing list of places I wanted to try. January 22nd of this year we decided to come in. When we arrived, there was a line out the door and down the block.…

Hurts Donut Company, New Orleans, LA Report #568

I think it was maybe Tuesday this week a guy brought a few dozen of these donuts to work. I had never heard of this place. They looked beautiful, and everyone raved about how good they were. I didn’t try any because I watch what I eat during the week and work out so I…

The Little Easy, New Orleans, LA Report #544

I heard this place had good pressed poboys. I checked out their menu online and saw this: Tamales? Cheese curds? And look at those crawfish nachos! I had to get in here! My greediness blinded me to the fact that time marches on and menus change. We got here and none of that was on…

Fogo de Chão, New Orleans, LA Report #520

This place is one of those Brazilian Churrascarias. It’s a chain with numerous locations in Brazil and the United States. According to their website, the founders grew up on a farm in southern Brazil, where they learned the “churrasco grilling tradition”. They opened their first Fogo de Chão restaurant in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1979,…

Espiritu, New Orleans, LA Report #506

I was perusing restaurants online and this one got some pretty good reviews. It’s described as a, “Breezy, bohemian-style hangout serving Mexican classics like tacos & tortas, plus mezcal & tequila”. I had no idea what “bohemian-style” was, but it sounded good to me! So we came on in. Nice looking little place. I had…

Trenasse, New Orleans, LA Report #499

If you’re walking around the New Orleans Central Business District looking for this restaurant, you won’t find it. You need to be looking for the InterContinental Hotel. It’s located on the first floor of that building. The main entrance to the restaurant (where you have to see the hostess to be seated), is located under…

Blaze Pizza, New Orleans, LA Report #497

I didn’t know this place existed. We came down here into the CBD to have the COOLinary lunch at Willa Jean. After waiting for a bit to be seated, we were told they weren’t doing the COOlinary lunch today! And they couldn’t tell us why. Well, we had to feed a parking meter to park…

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse, New Orleans, LA Report #449

I’ve been to some great steakhouses here in New Orleans. A few of my favorites are Chophouse, Doris Metropolitan and Mr. John’s. But I think I have a new favorite. I had an absolutely delicious meal here tonight! This place is located on the ground floor of the Lafayette Hotel in the heart of the…

Daisey Mae’s, New Orleans, LA Report #357

I’ve been working right down the street from this place for years and never tried them. Until today. Apparently they’re known for their Bloody Mary’s. Having alcoholic drinks with breakfast isn’t just acceptable in New Orleans, but encouraged! If I was a drinker I would have given one a try. I love Crab Cake Benedict.…

NOLA Caye, New Orleans, LA Report #327

This place is located in the Central Business District of New Orleans. Nice, clean looking place with a huge bar. What got me in here? I saw they had a lobster roll on the menu. I had my first lobster roll in Middletown, Rhode Island in 2008, and fell in love with them! Back then…