Issue Articles — The Spot
DJ Quickie Mart Hits the Spot at Jacques-Imo’s
How did you first start coming here? When I was coming up in New Orleans around 2002 or 2003, we had a Sunday Night Uptown Getdown at the Maple Leaf […]
Soulman Ernie Vincent Hits the Spot at Robertson’s Vieux Carré
Why do you come here? This is the only 24-hour soul club in the city. All these people are from the ‘60s, and all the people in the city know […]
The Stooges Brass Band’s Walter Ramsey Hits the Spot at Lil Dizzy’s
What do you usually get when you come here? I like to come here for breakfast, I usually get the ham and cheese omelet with grits. I’m a breakfast person. […]
Lucky Lou Hits the Spot at Chinese Kitchen
How often do you come here? Whenever I get a chance to, meaning whenever I’m free, and I feel like I want to sit down and eat something. Who do […]
Leo DeJesus Hits the Spot at Hoshun
Hoshun 1601 St. Charles Ave. (504) 302-9717 How often do you find yourself here? At least once every two weeks, if not every week. It’s usually after working a night […]
Matt Uhlman (DJ Matty) Hits the Spot at Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria 3125 Esplanade Ave. (504) 948-1717 What do you usually order? I like the Caprese salad, the bruschetta is really good; I really like the ice […]
Glen David Andrews Hits the Spot at Roosevelt’s Black Pearl
Roosevelt’s Black Pearl 1001 N. Claiborne Ave. Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. How long have you been coming here? I’ve been coming here my entire life, and […]
Terry Brown, The 60-Year-Old Rapper with a Bad Knee, Hits the Spot at Felix’s Oyster Bar
Felix’s Oyster Bar 739 Iberville Street (504) 522-4440 Is this your favorite oyster bar? Acme and Felix’s—it’s what and what. This man here been shucking for 25 years—when you get […]
Lynn Drury Hits the Spot at Domenica
Domenica 123 Baronne Street (504) 648-6020 What did you order? I got the prosciutto pizza, which has prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, tomato and three different cheeses. How does this compare to […]
Mark Mullins Hits the Spot at Maximo’s Italian Grill
Maximo’s Italian Grill 1117 Decatur Street (504) 586-8883 What do you usually get here? I get the fire-roasted chicken and sausage, which is cooked in a habanero-infused olive oil. They […]
