Issue Articles — The Spot
Chris Edmunds of the New Orleans Moonshiners Hits the Spot at Baru
Baru Bistro & Tapas 3700 Magazine Street (504) 895-2225 How often do you come here? I come here once every couple of months with my girlfriend. It’s one of her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ben Jaffe Hits the Spot at K-Paul’s
K-Paul’s 416 Chartres Street (504) 596-2530 What are you ordering today? I got the chicken and andouille gumbo and the curried chicken salad. This is the first time I’ve had […]
Sophie Lee Hits the Spot at Stein’s Market and Deli
Stein’s Market & Deli 2207 Magazine Street (504) 527-0771 What do you think makes Stein’s so unique? I like places where the owner is actually in the kitchen or behind […]
Rusty Lazer Hits the Spot at Cake Café & Bakery
Cake Café & Bakery 2440 Chartres St. (504) 943-0010 How often are you here? I’ve been coming steadily for the last four months and I get shrimp and grits every […]
Big Freedia Hits the Spot at Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro
Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro 2001 St. Charles Ave. (504) 593-9955 How often do you come here? Every chance I get. I’m actually always busy, or on the road, so I actually […]
Blake Quick of Flow Tribe Hits the Spot at Riccobono’s Panola St. Cafe
Riccobonno’s Panola St. Cafe 7801 Panola St. (504) 314-1810 How did you first come across Riccobono’s? Riding my bike around the neighborhood, I just stopped in one day. When do […]