Issue Articles — OffBeat Eats
Nathan Allen of Luke Starkiller Hits the Spot at The Beach House
The Beach House 2401 North Woodlawn Avenue (504) 456-7470 What’s your usual order from here? I usually get these wings, I special-order them and they’re extremely hot. The chef puts […]
Dining Out: Martin Wine Cellar
The holiday season is accompanied by many traditions such as lighting candles, decorating trees, and participating in feats of strength. Perhaps no holiday tradition is as much fun and delicious […]
Shannon Powell Hits the Spot at Willie Mae’s Scotch House
Willie Mae’s Scotch House 2401 St. Ann Street (504) 822-9503 How long have you been coming here? For about 20 years or so. I think they’ve been open for about […]
Boudin or Bust
The heart of boudin country lies two hours west of New Orleans in the flatlands surrounding Lafayette. There, boudin is nearly as omnipresent at a gas station as lottery tickets […]
Daiquiri Days: White Russians and Soulja Slims
A crowd formed outside of Gene’s on the last hot Friday night of the summer, waiting for their party bus to arrive. No one seemed to mind that it was […]
Dining Out: Velvet Cactus
Initial Impressions Peter: The crowds are out in full force, and there is not an empty parking spot to be found on Harrison Avenue. Kids are running around strollers holding […]
Rick Olivier of the Creole String Beans Hits the Spot at Pho Tau Bay
Pho Tau Bay 113 Westbank Expressway (504) 368-9846 I see you’re not scared of jalapeños. I like to put one in. And plenty of sriracha, the hot sauce, and some […]
The Overstuffed Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Menu
The po-boy is our signature comfort food for good reason. There’s nothing like flaky bread stuffed with proteins as recognizable as fried shrimp or roast beef, or as eccentric as […]
Dining Out: Ancora
Two years ago, Freret Street was a ghost town at 8:30 on a Friday night, save for a few cocktail nerds heading into Cure. Today the scene is hopping, especially […]
Tyler Scurlock of Sun Hotel Hits the Spot at Lebanon’s Cafe
Lebanon’s Cafe 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. (504) 862-6200 What are you ordering today? The Chicken Shawarma wrap, it’s terrific, with hummus and wheat pita bread. How often do you come […]
