North America

A quick stop in a city that has slowly become one of my favorites.

In the last two decades, there is no address I’ve claimed longer than a little cabin on Deslonde Street.

Three days, two friends, and one of the greatest cities in the world.

Deep in the Ninth Ward sits the local institution Jack Dempsey’s, an island of consistency in a sea of change… Dining Partner: Keith Hurtt Occupation: Attorney at Law, Tour Guide, Gentleman of Questionable Reputation. You can find him: Drinking an …

The Bonnet Carre Spillway diverting excess water from the swollen Mississippi River. There are many cars pulled up in the parking area when I arrive, everyone coming to see this mile and a half long structure designed to save us …

Lunch at a Bywater staple with two of my nearest and dearest. A long time with these two, and with this restaurant… Dining Partner 1: Magda Boreysza Occupation: Comic book artist You can find her: At a gallery opening showing …

When I came home, nothing went right. New Orleans does that to me. I’ve lived in cities that welcomed me with open arms after some time away. New Orleans is not one of those cities. We develop relationships with the …

Snaking over 650 miles down California’s coast, the Pacific Coast Highway is both an engineering marvel and one of the most spectacular drives in the country. It’s a bit easier to get there now, as long as you have the …

Another series as part of this road trip will be American Highways, where I’ll examine some famous American roads, their history, and what it’s like to take them. Up first, U.S. 50. It starts with a Life Magazine article from …

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 …