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Abbeville Oyster Bars
Big changes in the south Louisiana oyster bar scene.
posted 31 Mar 05 in louisiana, restaurants

Mudbug Madness : Crawfish
Though small in size and usually misunderstood, the delectable crawfish is a Louisiana obsession
posted 22 Apr 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

Crowded Tables and Blood Tomatoes
A summer lunch in two acts.
posted 20 Apr 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

Gimme Riceandgravy
A Louisiana family's homecoming feast.
posted 20 Apr 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

South Louisiana Snowball Fight
An ongoing battle for "the best."
posted 20 Apr 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

Visions of Sugar(plums)
Christmas images from an extra-sweet family album.
posted 20 Apr 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

Louisiana Andouille
Where do you go for the trademark Louisiana sausage? The little town of LaPlace, about 30 miles outside New Orleans.
posted 3 Apr 04 in louisiana

The Art of Lunch
It's well before noon on a Friday, and already the lunchtime roar is picking up steam. Galatoire's mirrored dining room is packed with a mixed crowd -- suit-clad businessmen, well-turned mavens fresh from the hairdresser, older couples out for a weekly lunch date, maybe a few tourists wandering in from nearby hotels.
posted 31 Mar 04 in louisiana, new orleans, restaurants

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posted 28 Jan 04 in kitchen stories, louisiana

BOOK THE SECOND
Eating New Orleans: from French Quarter Creole Dining to the Perfect Poboy
If you're hitting the Crescent City for the food, then this guidebook gives you an inside look at the world of Louisiana cuisine. Contains over 100 restaurant reviews/stories and logistics for the food-loving traveler. (Countryman Press, June 2005)

Order from Amazon.

2004 James Beard Nomination
Last year, I snagged a James Beard award nomination for a piece on New Orleans "cook" and restaurateur Anthony Uglesich.

Read it, if you like.

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Abbeville Oyster Bars
Big changes in the south Louisiana oyster bar scene.

Mudbug Madness : Crawfish
Though small in size and usually misunderstood, the delectable crawfish is a Louisiana obsession

Crowded Tables and Blood Tomatoes
A summer lunch in two acts.

Gimme Riceandgravy
A Louisiana family's homecoming feast.

South Louisiana Snowball Fight
An ongoing battle for "the best."

Visions of Sugar(plums)
Christmas images from an extra-sweet family album.

Louisiana Andouille
Where do you go for the trademark Louisiana sausage? The little town of LaPlace, about 30 miles outside New Orleans.

The Art of Lunch
It's well before noon on a Friday, and already the lunchtime roar is picking up steam. Galatoire's mirrored dining room is packed with a mixed crowd -- suit-clad businessmen, well-turned mavens fresh from the hairdresser, older couples out for a weekly lunch date, maybe a few tourists wandering in from nearby hotels.