Issue Articles — Dining Out
Jeremy Thompson of Eiffel Society: Simple Isn’t Simple
Anyone who has had a drink at the Eiffel Society has probably noticed Bar Manager Jeremy Thompson. He is hard to miss, and in fact, fun to watch. Thompson works […]
Idris Muhammad: From Here to Hair
Born Leo Morris—a relative of the Nevilles, a resident of the 13th Ward—Idris Muhammad was destined to make an impact. At nine years old, he was drumming with Dixieland bands. […]
Dining Out: Cyrus Restaurant
When dining at Cyrus, two questions immediately come to mind: a) Where exactly is Persia? B) What exactly defines Persian food? Geography majors we are not, but we are fairly […]
Washboard Chaz: Man of a Thousand Bands
Washboard Chaz is a lucky guy. Not everybody gets a festival named after them, but Chaz has become the iconic figurehead of one of the most interesting musical events to […]
June 2011 Letters
CULTURE ON A PEDESTAL I am a native Louisianan who grew up in Baton Rouge and Hammond and I’m an avid music lover (especially any music with roots in Louisiana). […]
Dining Out: Café Degas
A meal at Café Degas can be frustratingly French, but in a good way. You will arrive at what looks to be nothing more than a newsstand. Someone may or […]
Dining Out: Three Muses
It could be the start of a joke: “A jazz singer, bartender and a chef take over an abandoned building in the Marigny…” Such was the scenario when Sophie Lee, […]
Muriel’s Restaurant: From Séance Lounge to Jazz Brunch
When Muriel’s opened in March 2001, the goal was to deliver the ultimate New Orleans experience, complete with a nightly soiree on the upstairs level. But with the events of […]
Dining Out: Sammy’s Deli
If we could replicate the quintessential neighborhood New Orleans joint, Sammy’s would be our muse. While the interior is post-Katrina modern with flat-screen TVs and black tabletops, the menu and […]
Dining Out: Kanno
The numerous watering holes that populate Fat City may be holding on for dear life amidst the current parish ordinance overhaul, but one local business which expects to remain unbothered […]
