An unexpected layover in New Orleans. Just because I live here doesn’t mean I can’t be a tourist… 6:30 a.m.—Louis Armstrong International Airport “It’s because you’re flying tomorrow,” said the ticket agent, who was making it clear what I already…
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Crossing the Mississippi for the first time in this series, I hauled percussionist “Washboard” Robin Rapuzzi over to Gretna to sample the West Bank Vietnamese staple Tan Dinh. Let the massive portions commence… Dining Partner: Robin Rapuzzi Occupation: Musician You…
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Dining Out in New Orleans: Taylor Made Wings on the Geaux (with Zach Mohr)
June 24, 2015For the final visit in the food truck series, poet Zach Mohr and I checked out Taylor Made Wings and got the full story behind an improbable, and very tasty business. Dining partner: Zach Mohr Occupation: Poet, waiter, medicine man…
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Dining Out in New Orleans: St. Clair Pizza and good beer (with Jason Briggs)
June 22, 2015Another food truck, although this might qualify as a food bus. St. Clair Pizza offers wood fired pizzas on four wheels. I took my accountant to see if this was all on the level. Dining partner: Jason Briggs Occupation: Accountant…
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Dining Out in New Orleans: Boswell’s and the Great Food Truck Run (with Lindsay Davis)
June 19, 2015Taking a look at food trucks around the city today, along with the mid-city Jamaican staple Boswell’s. A four-meal run that ended under a freeway. Let’s do this. Dining partner: Lindsay Davis Occupation: Store manager You can find her: Selling…
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Dining Out in New Orleans: Courtyard Brewery and Saigon Slim’s Food Truck (with Tyler Thomson)
June 17, 2015Gonna be writing about food trucks for a while, as well as the Courtyard Brewery, which has become a haven for them. Today’s entry is Saigon Slim’s, serving a variety of Vietnamese favorites. Dining partner: Tyler “Twerk” Thomson Occupation:…
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Dining Out in New Orleans: The Joint (with Sam Doores and Jessie Antonick)
June 15, 2015Always smokin… For my first entry in this series, a quick trip to a Bywater staple with my roommates before they skip town for the summer. Dining partner 1: Sam Occupation: Musician You can find him: Playing guitar, piano, drums…
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I get asked if I ever keep a blog. And the truth, technically, is that I do. The problem with said blog, as you can see through a quick scan, is that I never write in it. My upcoming set…
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Luke! Stop with the pretty! Well my good friend Luke Winslow King has himself a brand new label for his brand new album. And if that isn’t enough, yours truly authored the liner notes. For those of you who…
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