If I had a GPS, it would not be pleased. It would be screaming at me by now, attempting different languages to tell me that I was off the trail, on the wrong route, that I was, as my dad …

Entering the western states and crossing a classic overland route, I found a town resolutely committed to its past, and two men who exemplify the complexity of making a home in the American West. There is a scene in Robert …

The last time I took a road trip like this, my car tried to kill me. I was about 30 miles outside of New Orleans, still coming to terms with a decision that would change my life. With no job, …

One last trip out in this series before I hit the road. It’s all dairy all the time on this run… Dining partner: Izzy Occupation: Poet, librarian You can find her: Scanning the book she recommended to you at the …

“Any man is old when he’s 36.”   —Leon Spinks It’s a funny quote, that one. Leon Spinks was on the verge of fighting a 36 year-old Muhammad Ali when he said it. It’s the kind of thing you say when …

Heading out to the edge of town for killer soul food with my old friend Charlie Halloran. It’s a reminder that good things don’t go away, they just change location… Dining Partner: Charlie Halloran Occupation: Musician You can find him: …

Heading uptown to visit chef Xavier Laurentino’s latest contribution to the culinary scene. A couple small plates turns into a three hour meal/hangout, followed by the big sounds of a legendary New Orleans band. On my wing this evening, fellow …

Taking my dad to visit a local institution that has withstood the ravages of ferocious growth. Some things remain intact in my hometown… It’s a different town. That’s all I can say when anyone asks me what I think of …