Don Jose’s Grill, Kenner, LA Report #546

This place is located at the corner of a major intersection in Kenner. Catty-cornered from it is a great Italian place called the Brick Oven Cafe. I’ve been there several times, and every time I went I looked at this place thinking, “I’ve got to try that Mexican joint one day”. Besides that, I’ve driven…

Ben’s Pizza, Arabi, LA Report #527

One reason Louisiana is known as a sportsman’s paradise is because we’ve got some of the best fishing in the world. From right here in St. Bernard Parish you can do everything from freshwater perch jerking to deep sea tuna fishing. I love fishing but hadn’t been in a long time. I decided to take…

Coffee &, Marrero, LA Report #478

Marrero is located just south of New Orleans, on the WestBank of the Mississippi River. I live in the part of New Orleans that’s on the Westbank (called Algiers), so it’s not far from my house at all. I’ve seen this place several times, and always thought it was just a little donut shop. Well,…

Frida Southwest, Oklahoma City, OK Report #329

Oklahoma City! Never been here before. Nice looking city! But who cares about that? How’s the food? That’s all that mattered to me. I was told this was the place to go. I’m not sure you’d call it Mexican food. If you look them up online they say their menu is inspired by the cuisine…

Casa Garcia, Metairie, LA Report #280

We’re still navigating our way through the Coronavirus apocalypse, so every restaurant that is open only has pick up and delivery.  I’ve heard great things about this place for some time now.  I hate going to a new place and judging them based on take out food.  It seems to me a restaurant can’t show…

Dry Dock Café, New Orleans, LA Report #243

The city of New Orleans spans both sides of the Mississippi River.  If there’s a street that would be considered our “Main Street”, it would be Canal Street, which runs from the river all the way to Lake Pontchartrain.  Canal St. also is the westside boundary of the French Quarter.  At the foot of Canal…

Canal Street Bistro, New Orleans, LA Report #238

*************** PERMANENTALY CLOSED *************** Someone who knows my love of food recommended this place.  I asked if there was a particular dish I should try, and she told me everything was good!  With a vote of confidence like that, I had to come check it out. Cute little place.  It’s like you’re dining in someone’s…

El Pavo Real, New Orleans, LA Report #176

  This place is located in a building that used to be a Time Saver convenience store back in the day.  I used to frequent the store in the 1980’s when I was a student at Loyola University to buy all my fine wines.  MD 20/20, Thunderbird, Night Train, Taylor Cream Sherry (on cold nights),…

Gretna Depot Café & Spirits, Gretna, LA Report #135

  Nice looking place, located inside what looks like a renovated double house, I guess in what you would be called Downtown Gretna, near the courthouse and post office.  If you come on a Saturday like I did you can also shop at the farmers market, which is right across the street!  A bunch of…