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African Bennachin offers African cuisine with a decidedly New Orleans twist. Those familiar with their delectable Jazz Fest fare, such as Poulet Fricassee (chicken on a stick) and Jama-Jama (sauteed spinach), can imagine the wonders emanating from their kitchen via...
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Dat Dog: Spreading Hot Dog Bliss to the Masses
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Full disclosure: I love hot dogs. My father is also a fan, so they were ever-present in my house growing up. And as a college student with limited funds, cooking knowledge, and creativity, they were my go-to meal paired with 50 cent knock-off mustard. But as I got...
New Orleans's Best Places For Beignets
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Beignets... the light, fluffy and oh-so-crispy dessert is as much a part of New Orleans' history as Jackson Square. In New Orleans, donuts take the back seat and beignets come front and center as the city's favorite treat. Here is our list of the top five spots to grab the doughy delight in NOLA: Café Du Monde (800 Decatur St.) There are several Café Du Monde locations around the city, but none of...
The Top Bottomless Booze Brunches in NOLA
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If you’re like us and are inclined to have more than just one or two mimosas with your brunch, you probably know it’s a safe bet to go with bottomless brunches. This, of course, means you pay one pre-determined price for the privilege of having as many mimosas or Bloody Marys with your meal as you’d like. Whether you drink one, two or 10, the drink price stays the same and your wallet won’t make you feel bad...
From Humble Almond to Pecan Cluster: The Praline and Where To Find It in New Orleans
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In honor of national praline day on Sunday, June 24, here’s the scoop on the South’s most iconic candy. WHAT IS THE PRALINE? We’ve all tasted it before and know it’s got pecans in it, but what is a praline really made out of? Typically, this sweet treat is made using sugar, corn syrup, milk, cream, butter, and of course, pecans. However, the ingredients and quantities typically vary by vendor and...
$20 and Under: Banks Street Bites
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Easily one of the best things about living in a metropolis, even a smallish one like New Orleans, is the bounty of great eats and drinks mere blocks from your front door. Every main street in town, even ones not-so-main, includes a diverse array of restaurants offering everything from breakfast to a midnight snack, and yes, meals that will effortlessly fit into your budget. Certainly not one of the largest of the city's...
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In The Raw
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Once again springtime has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and everyone is feeling that oh-so natural feeling of excitement, stimulation, and arousal. It's no surprise that at the onset of spring, our pagan ancestors would dance naked under the sun, make love with horned strangers and tear raw...
Bowwow Brunch
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Bowwow Brunch Springtime is upon us and along with blooming flowers and warmer weather, a literal multitude of festivals will be filling the city with food, music and fun. Amidst all of this frivolity, one can't help but consider our furry friends who are left at home, watching us walk through the door for yet another event to which they...
Return of the Reuben
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Don't start. Reubens have never actually left the New Orleans restaurant scene, it just seems like they're popping up on menus everywhere recently and not only because St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. One can theorize that as a side effect of chefs' renewed interest in making everything themselves, from baking their own table...
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A Black Fly in My Chardonnay
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I recently passed the Introductory Course Sommelier Exam, which was a pretty exciting feat, and one which I was shocked to have accomplished. The test and the two-day wine class leading up to it were grueling, intense, and slightly painful—somewhere between the SAT’s, the bar exam, and a bikini wax. For instance, there are...
When Cocktails Become Cocky
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The Craft Cocktail Culture As Tales of the Cocktail 2015 is kicking off this week, New Orleans will soon be inundated with people in the cocktail biz coming to take part in the various festivities and events. At last count, an estimated 17,000 “bar professionals” are anticipated in the city for the week-long affair. ...
In the Weeds
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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children, she didn't know what to do;
She gave them some broth without any bread;
Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
Every job has its own demands. Every job can be stressful. But...