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Writing
fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

'This City Will Always Pursue You'

Nancy Lemann's writing features repetitive imagery and themes, focusing on characters from New Orleans grappling with self-identity and nostalgia.
Food & drink
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago

NYC's Kabawa was just named the best restaurant in the U.S.

Kabawa has been named the best restaurant in the U.S. in Food & Wine's 2026 rankings, showcasing Caribbean cuisine and a vibrant dining experience.
fromEater NY
1 day ago

Galbi Brisket and Grits Steal the Show at This Midtown Korean Cajun Restaurant

The barbecue shrimp arrive swimming in Cajun-spiced butter, with slivered shallots for gentle sweetness and sliced radishes for necessary sharpness. It calls to mind a seafood boil, without as much work.
London food
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Juvenile on the Music That Made Him

Juvenile's influence bridges East Coast and Southern hip-hop, with a lasting legacy in the genre and recent album release.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Add Emeril Lagasse's 'Secret Weapon' To Garlic Bread For A Bigger Flavor Boost - Tasting Table

Emeril Lagasse's garlic bread recipe features celery salt and New Orleans French bread, enhancing its flavor with unique regional ingredients.
#seafood
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago
Dining

These Are the Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp

Yelp's ultimate seafood guide features top seafood spots across all U.S. states, highlighting unique regional specialties.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

Anthony Bourdain Ate A New England-Style Feast At This Boston Seafood Restaurant - Tasting Table

Belle Isle Seafood in Winthrop, Massachusetts serves large, inexpensive, no‑frills seafood portions with decades of history and popular television recognition.
Dining
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

These Are the Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp

Yelp's ultimate seafood guide features top seafood spots across all U.S. states, highlighting unique regional specialties.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Give Deviled Eggs A Cajun Twist With Andouille Sausage - Tasting Table

[To make] Cajun-style deviled eggs, which actually sounds like a great idea, I would mix Creole mustard, Cajun spice, and crispy andouille into the egg yolk mix and garnish a piece of crispy andouille on top with charred corn kernels or crispy fried onions as well.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Family-Run New Orleans Restaurant That Has Bob Dylan's Stamp Of Approval - Tasting Table

Dooky Chase's Restaurant has been a culinary landmark in New Orleans, known for its signature dishes like fried chicken and gumbo, attracting celebrities and political figures alike.
LA food
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This 130-Year-Old German Bakery Is New Orleans' Go-To Source For This Po'boy Ingredient - Tasting Table

Leidenheimer Baking Company has been the premier maker of authentic po'boy bread in New Orleans since 1896.
#jimmy-buffett
NYC music
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Jimmy Buffett Included This Florida Morgue-Turned-Bar In A Hit Song - Tasting Table

Jimmy Buffett's music significantly influenced the food world, leading to restaurant chains inspired by his songs.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago
NYC music

Long Before Fame, Jimmy Buffett Loved Hanging Out At This 55-Year-Old Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

NYC music
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Jimmy Buffett Included This Florida Morgue-Turned-Bar In A Hit Song - Tasting Table

Jimmy Buffett's music significantly influenced the food world, leading to restaurant chains inspired by his songs.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago
NYC music

Long Before Fame, Jimmy Buffett Loved Hanging Out At This 55-Year-Old Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Popeyes' Worst Seafood Item Tastes Like Seasoning, Not Shrimp - Tasting Table

Popeyes' Buffalo Rub Shrimp Tackle Box is disappointing, lacking flavor and depth, and is considered the worst seafood option on the menu.
#new-orleans
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Food & drink

6 New Orleans Cocktail Recipes That Never Go Out Of Style - Tasting Table

New Orleans is the spiritual birthplace of American mixology, creating timeless cocktails that evolve while remaining rooted in French and Creole traditions.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

Meet Charlie's Steakhouse, The No-Menu New Orleans Icon Since 1932 - Tasting Table

Charlie's Steakhouse is a longstanding, unpretentious New Orleans staple known for a simple menu, welcoming atmosphere, and iconic no-menu tradition since 1932.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New Orleans, LA: Prices Fall

New Orleans real estate market shows fewer listings, price drops, and longer selling times, providing buyers with negotiation leverage.
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Ultimate Guide To Eating Oysters: From Shucking To Grilling - Tasting Table

Oysters require proper storage and handling to ensure freshness and safety when preparing them at home.
fromChowhound
1 week ago

The Best Fried Fish Joint In Every State - Chowhound

To figure out who's offering the best fried fish in every state that keeps people coming back, we scoured countless reviews, recommendations, and customer feedback. These were taken from across Reddit, Facebook, and review sites, including Tripadvisor, Yelp, and Google.
Food & drink
#new-orleans-cuisine
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago
East Bay food

My Favorite Bakery In New Orleans Doesn't Sell Beignets - But Its Po'boys Are Amazing - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

The Emeril Lagasse-Approved New Orleans Deli Blends A Local Classic With Vietnamese Flavors - Tasting Table

East Bay food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

My Favorite Bakery In New Orleans Doesn't Sell Beignets - But Its Po'boys Are Amazing - Tasting Table

Parkway Bakery is New Orleans' most authentic po'boy destination, maintaining traditional recipes and local ingredients while other restaurants offer contemporary variations.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Emeril Lagasse-Approved New Orleans Deli Blends A Local Classic With Vietnamese Flavors - Tasting Table

Singleton's Mini Mart in New Orleans blends Vietnamese and local cuisine, earning chef Emeril Lagasse's endorsement for its authentic Saturday pho and signature banh mi-inspired po'boy sandwich.
fromFrenchly
3 weeks ago

La Francophonie: How Louisiana Keeps the French Language Alive - Frenchly

The territory was named La Louisiane in 1682 by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, in honor of King Louis XIV, who claimed for France the vast Mississippi River basin. When French settlers later founded New Orleans in 1718, the region quickly became a center of French culture in North America.
History
NYC food
fromNOLA.com
3 weeks ago

Oysters, gumbo and new life for a French Quarter spot as brothers bring NYC success home

Brothers Alex and Miles Pincus are opening Holywater, a new oyster-focused restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter, led by chef Alex Harrell, expanding their Crew restaurant group.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Walmart's Best Marketside Soup Is A Quintessential Southern Staple - Tasting Table

Walmart's Marketside Chicken & Sausage Gumbo offers rich flavor and quality at an affordable price, making it a standout among store-brand soups.
Television
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Emeril Lagasse Isn't A Big Fan Of This Popular Type Of Food Network Show - Tasting Table

Modern cooking shows prioritize competition and drama over culinary education, contrasting with classic programs that taught techniques and recipes to home audiences.
#cajun-cuisine
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Emeril Lagasse Adds This To His Burger Mixture For More Flavorful Cheeseburgers - Tasting Table

Emeril Lagasse enhances burgers with andouille sausage, adding rich flavor and smokiness, while suggesting Cajun-style toppings like remoulade.
LA food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Friendly Louisiana College Town That's A Foodie Paradise - Tasting Table

Lafayette, Louisiana is the culinary heartbeat of Acadiana, featuring essential Cajun and Creole restaurants where food represents local identity and generational traditions.
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

Where Was 'Sinners' Filmed? Hannah Beachler on Filming the Southern Gothic in the Louisiana Bayou

Louisiana has a really great infrastructure for film, with really talented filmmakers. That's where I started my career, so I've done many films there. I came up in New Orleans in the art department, right before Katrina in 2004.
Independent films
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 weeks ago

A Haitian Tasting Menu Restaurant Is Coming to Shaw

The most important thing for me is to highlight every part of our history, whether it's beautiful or ugly, bad or good. Haitian cuisine has developed through colonization, slavery, and centuries of poverty, and Salomon wants to acknowledge that history while telling nation's story through food.
DC food
Boston food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Where To Find The Famous Boston Gumbo That Beat Bobby Flay's - Tasting Table

Lambert Givens, executive chef at Hunter's Kitchen and Bar in Boston, defeated Bobby Flay on 'Beat Bobby Flay' using his grandmother's gumbo recipe featuring homemade Dungeness crab stock.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Rubbery Seafood Boils Are Usually Thanks To This Rookie Mistake - Tasting Table

Seafood boils require staggered cooking times for different ingredients because proteins cook quickly while starches need prolonged heat to reach ideal texture.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

For The Best Shrimp Dish, Give It The Dirty Martini Treatment - Tasting Table

Dirty martini-inspired shrimp dishes combine briny olives, vermouth, and botanicals to create flavorful preparations that highlight shrimp's mild taste through sautéing or cocktail sauce applications.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Emeril Lagasse's Springy Crostini Is The Perfect Starter For Your Easter Table - Tasting Table

Emeril Lagasse's ricotta and spring peas crostini offers a light, flavorful Easter appetizer combining creamy ricotta, fresh peas, and grilled bread with mint and shallot seasoning.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Tiny Florida Island That Foodies Go Out Of Their Way To Find - Tasting Table

For all its charms, this bump of land is most famous for a stunning amount of high-rated restaurants, making it a quirky food destination like no other. Folks are known to plan entire day trips around what's for supper, lunch, or breakfast - or all three, since time basically slips away upon arrival.
Miami food
LA food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

For A Southern Twist On Your Next Cheeseburger, Try It The Louisiana Way - Tasting Table

Louisiana-style burgers combine Cajun and Creole flavors using blackened seasoning and remoulade sauce for a creative Southern twist on classic cheeseburgers.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Addie Citchens on Judging Women and the Spirit Life of New Orleans

A woman in her forties encounters a man in New Orleans she believes is a miscarried child, prompting reflection on terminated pregnancies and failed relationships with inadequate partners.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

James Brown Loved This Meat So Much He Expected His Entourage To Eat It When He Did - Tasting Table

James Brown's strong personality influenced his dining choices, favoring steak for himself and his entourage during tours.
LA food
fromEater LA
4 weeks ago

Make Way for Old Gold Tomato Pies

Old Gold Tomato Pies brings Sicilian sfincione pizza to Los Feliz, blending '90s nostalgia with high-quality ingredients and a 30% vegan menu.
Food & drink
fromRobb Report
2 weeks ago

How Caribbean Cuisine Is Lighting Up N.Y.C.'s Fine-Dining Scene

New York's dining scene now features elevated Caribbean cuisine, showcasing the region's diverse culinary heritage and history through innovative dishes.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Forget Deep-Fried Onion Rings -this Southern Casserole Version Is A Complete Showstopper - Tasting Table

Tennessee onion casserole transforms raw onions into a savory-sweet comfort dish by baking them with cheese, butter, and spices for nearly an hour, creating complex layered flavors.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Chic New Orleans Hotel Has the City's Only Swim-up Bar

The Garden District Hotel transforms a historic Garden District home into an intimate boutique hotel featuring garden-inspired design, a heated saltwater pool with swim-up bar, and thoughtful touches celebrating the neighborhood's Southern charm.
East Bay food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Louisiana's Best-Kept Secret: A Fishing Town Full Of Mouthwatering Seafood Events - Tasting Table

Delcambre, Louisiana is a working fishing town centered on shrimp production, hosting an annual five-day festival in August and a monthly seafood farmers market celebrating local maritime heritage and Cajun culture.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Best Seafood To Use For An Ultra-Rich Bouillabaisse - Tasting Table

The best seafood to include in an ultra-rich bouillabaisse is a medley of seafood, starting with 'a collection of rockfish.' Traditional bouillabaisse, from my experience in Marseille where it's from, is made from a combination of rockfish that are easily sourced in that region.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

10 Ways Jimmy Buffett Left His Mark On The Food World - Tasting Table

Buffett's brand, operating under Margaritaville Holdings LLC, is a multibillion-dollar empire. Under the brand's umbrella is an impressive array of Buffet-related ventures: There are Margaritaville casinos, retirement homes, beach resorts, a radio station, and even a home décor line. However, the real bread and butter of the brand has always been food and drink.
NYC music
fromNOLA.com
1 month ago

An Uptown meat and three hosts pop-ups with top NOLA chefs. Next up: This NYC burger icon

The idea of an Indian meat and three seemed like a perfect mash-up. The LUFU guys really put on a show. They had their tandoor in the parking lot and were making fresh naan for every plate.
Miscellaneous
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Restored Magnolia Mansion Is Monument to Elegant Past

Jerry and T.J. Berns purchased a severely neglected 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival mansion in Sherman Oaks and restored it to become Los Angeles' first owner-occupied historic-cultural monument in the San Fernando Valley.
US news
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Sandwiched Between New Orleans And Baton Rouge Is 'The Jambalaya Capital Of The World' - Tasting Table

Gonzales, Louisiana is the Jambalaya Capital of the World, hosting a multi-day annual Jambalaya Festival with a prestigious cooking competition and deep family traditions.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Childhood in Jewish New Orleans

It's a standard trope in portrayals of assimilated Jews to open with a scene built around a Christmas tree. That's how Tom Stoppard's " Leopoldstadt" and Alfred Uhry's " Last Night of Ballyhoo" begin, and also Ian Buruma's memoir about his grandparents, " Their Promised Land." The idea is, as soon as you show that, you've got the audience's full attention, especially if it's a Jewish audience, because it's so peculiar.
Books
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)

Rebirth Brass Band delivers fiery, genre-blending New Orleans brass music, headlining a Fat Tuesday celebration at Curio with East Bay Brass Band and NOLA food.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

In New Orleans, the "Big Easy" Includes Accessibility Too

Historic preservation and aesthetic priorities often block wheelchair access, forcing disabled people to confront inaccessible public spaces in cities like New Orleans and London.
#mardi-gras
Books
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How a 1948 Murder Mystery Turned My New Orleans Trip Into a Killer Vacation

Reading fiction set in a travel destination enhances immersion and enriches travel by connecting stories to local landmarks, history, and personal experiences.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

New Orleans Home Prices Down in July

New Orleans median listing price was $354,500 in July; inventory increased while time on market rose and prices fell slightly month‑over‑month.
LA food
fromEater LA
1 month ago

Longstanding Inglewood Restaurant the Serving Spoon Just Won the 2026 James Beard America's Classics Award

The Serving Spoon, a Black-owned Inglewood diner operating since 1983, received the 2026 James Beard Foundation America's Classics award for its timeless appeal and beloved community presence.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

11 Best Boutique Hotels in New Orleans for Character-Rich, Colorful Stays

Boutique hotels in New Orleans immerse guests in the city's streets, history, music, and hospitality through intimate, character-rich spaces and curated experiences.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Every Popeyes Seafood Item, Ranked - Tasting Table

Popeyes' Buffalo Rub Shrimp ranks last among seafood options due to its dry, one-dimensional seasoning that lacks the buttery richness and complexity expected from Buffalo sauce.
Boston food
fromBoston Magazine
2 months ago

A Soul Food Legend Returns to the South End, Refreshed

Uptown Social reopens early 2026, continuing the Columbus Avenue venue's legacy of Southern soul food, live music, craft cocktails, and community hospitality.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why You Should Bypass The Classic Cocktail At This Popular Chain If You Want A Serious Buzz - Tasting Table

Margaritaville's Incommunicado cocktail contains significantly more alcohol than the restaurant's margaritas, offering substantially more booze per drink for diners seeking a stronger cocktail.
#crawfish
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Cajun-fusion cuisine and a Mexican eatery come to Emeryville Public Market

Two new eateries opened in Public Market Emeryville: Mamacita Cocina Mexicana offering Oaxacan-influenced Mexican fare and Tease Southern Kitchen serving Cajun-fusion Southern comfort food.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful Beach in Louisiana-and It Has White-sand Beaches and Some of the Bluest Waters in the South

Many of the great wonders of the world, from iconic buildings to national parks, are preserved and open to the public, but some are tucked away on private land where only a few can enjoy them. One such wonder-a natural spring-fed lake just an hour north of New Orleans-opened to the public for the first time last summer, giving Louisianans and visitors access to a surreal, bright-blue lake lined with white sand beaches.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Instead of New Orleans, I Took Amtrak's New Mardi Gras Train to Alabama

I'm chowing down on a mini King Cake, my breakfast. It's a braided cinnamon Danish sprinkled with purple, green, and gold edible glitter, with a cream cheese filling and a little plastic baby perched astride. The baby represents the infant Jesus and is said to bring luck (and an obligation to host the next fête, if he shows up in your slice.)
Travel
Cooking
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Meet Chef Jimmy De Almeida: The Culinary Maestro Behind Bagatelle Miami River - Food & Beverage Magazine

Chef Jimmy De Almeida leads Bagatelle Miami River, delivering seasonal, farm-to-table French-Mediterranean cuisine rooted in Michelin-trained technique and local sourcing.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Remote 180-mile Highway Is an Underrated Scenic Drive With Wildlife Loops, 26 Miles of Wild Gulf Beaches, and Marshes

The Creole Nature Trail is a 180-mile scenic byway that cuts through Louisiana's Cajun Country, also known as Acadiana. The area, which is often called "Louisiana's Outback," is different from the Louisiana you thought you knew; instead of bayous, this part of the state is home to vast marshes, coastal prairies, waterways, and undeveloped Gulf beaches. And it's all accessible off of the Creole Nature Trail.
Travel
Cooking
fromwww.justapinch.com
2 months ago

Mississippi Mash

Smothered potatoes and caramelized onions cooked in bacon grease, layered, seasoned, and slowly mashed create a comforting, versatile dish suitable for any meal.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Louisiana Hidden Gem For Fresh-Caught Fish And Shrimp Feasts - Tasting Table

Intracoastal City supplies vast ultra-fresh seafood, serving as a major commercial and recreational fishing port with strong Cajun and Creole culinary access.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Seafood Chain With Deep LSU Roots, Thanks To Its Founder - Tasting Table

Mike Anderson's Seafood, founded in 1975 by LSU All-American Mike Anderson, is a Baton Rouge institution serving classic Louisiana seafood and game-day favorites.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Emeril Lagasse Once Cooked For Aretha Franklin On-Air, And Her Reaction Says It All - Tasting Table

Referring to Franklin as "music royalty," Lagasse welcomed the singer to his show for a birthday dinner of fried oysters with horseradish cream, tomato and sweet corn relish, grilled veal chops with herbed cheese, wild mushrooms in Bordelaise ​​sauce, and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus. Needless to say, Franklin was quite impressed with the beautiful meal, even asking Lagasse between bites, "Did I hear you were single?"
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Meet Me at the Junction: Hilton's Newest All-Day Cafe Debuts in New Orleans - Food & Beverage Magazine

Junction Café & Provisions is an all-day modern café and artisan bodega at Hilton New Orleans Riverside offering elevated, convenient dining and a social hub from dawn until midnight.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Difference Between Southern Food And Soul Food - Tasting Table

Soul food emerged as an African American culinary tradition emphasizing identity, resourceful use of local ingredients, bold flavors, and distinctive preparation within Southern cuisine.
Food & drink
fromFood & Wine
2 months ago

Bojangles Has Officially Landed in Brooklyn, Bringing Its Cajun Chicken and Biscuits to New York City for the First Time

Bojangles opened its first New York City location in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, offering 24/7 service, all-day breakfast, and a streamlined boneless-only menu.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Unexpected Destination Has Been Called the 'Happiest City in America'

At first glance, Buck & Johnny's, a restaurant just outside Lafayette, Louisiana, looks unremarkable: a warehouse-like space with exposed brick, a large dance floor, and walls decorated with football helmets and old oil company signs. Then, a five-piece band strikes up in the corner. Louisiana zydeco rolls across the room, driven by accordion and the full-body washboard frottoir (a percussion instrument). Couples of all ages gravitate to the dance floor, stepping, spinning, and swaying with varying degrees of confidence.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Emeril Lagasse Has A Very Specific Way He Eats Potato Chips - And It Might Be Worth Trying - Tasting Table

Freezing potato chips solidifies oils, enhancing crunch and concentrating savory flavor, especially in thicker kettle-cooked varieties like Zapp's.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Cracker Barrel's Discontinued Southern Seafood Dish That Deserves A Comeback - Tasting Table

Cracker Barrel discontinued the pecan-crusted catfish from its menu despite customer demand and nostalgia for the Wholesome Fixin's offering.
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Bar Nouveau Is a Scrappy Send-Up to French Cookbook Cuisine

Bar Nouveau might change that. Just off North Lombard, it's housed inside a refurbished 1940s building called Leavitt Station, a setting that matches the restaurant's avowedly midcentury sensibility. There are no Resys to reserve, no QR codes. You book by the increasingly retro medium of text message. Chef Althea Grey Potter cooks French food without Francophile reserve. Her plates arrive like something from Julia Child or Alice Waters, whose cookbooks adorn the entryway. A decadent bouffant of chicken liver mousse, heaped like ruffled cupcake frosting atop sablé cookies, is fit for an Eisenhower-era Gourmet cover. Fried olives present like a French Scotch egg, wrapped in pâté, stuffed with melty Cantal Jeune, and served over honey mustard.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Little Baobab Senegalese Restaurant Borough - Review

Little Baobab offers authentic Senegalese set dinners in a warmly decorated Africa Centre space with distinctive West African drinks, lively service, and relaxed pacing.
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