Issue Articles — OffBeat Eats
Dining Out: Sucré
Comfort and guilt. According to Pastry Chef Tariq Hanna, indulging in a sweet treat satisfies those two basic human emotions like no French fry can. So it’s no wonder that […]
Tom Stevenson Hits the Spot at Wayfare
What do you like about Wayfare? I like the attention to detail and the understated style. They have a fine dining set-up in the kitchen, but out front they’re kind […]
In the Spirit: Rhiannon Enlil of Cure
I like playing with weird ingredients. I’m a huge fan of taking simple, classic and elegant drinks and flipping them inside out. This is essentially a Sazerac, but I split […]
Evan Christopher Brings a Modern Edge to the Creole Clarinet
Thunder rumbles off the bayou and wind-whipped palm fronds rattle outside Evan Christopher’s Mid-City home. It’s a gray afternoon in June and through the sounds of a brewing storm, the […]
Dining Out: NOLA Smokehouse
As millions of Americans fire up their backyard grills this month in commemoration of our nation’s independence, New Orleans celebrates a multi-year surge in the number of local eateries specializing […]
In the Spirit: Chris Hannah of French 75
“Danny Barker is one of my heroes. I don’t think enough people talk about him. Probably my favorite compliment that I ever received living here was at the Backstreet Cultural […]
Tales of the Cocktail 2014 Stirs up a Good Time
Do you need a good drink? That’s one thing this year’s edition of Tales of the Cocktail has in spades. The annual event will take over bars, clubs, restaurants, and […]
Dining Out: Fulton Alley
With an extended winter season long behind us and the last breezes of spring quickly fading away, entertainment options for both residents and visitors to New Orleans are gradually shifting […]
Ricky Ostry Hits the Spot at Horn’s
What did you order today? Basic breakfast, two eggs with hash browns, bacon and biscuits. I like the basics, especially when I’ve never tried a place before. If they can’t […]
In the Spirit: Steve Yamada of Bar R’evolution
“I was working at Tivoli & Lee recently and we were doing live music for our brunches, and Josh Paxton was there, and in between sets he’d play Booker. One […]
