North America

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 …

An unexpected layover in New Orleans. Just because I live here doesn’t mean I can’t be a tourist… 6:30 a.m.—Louis Armstrong International Airport “It’s because you’re flying tomorrow,” said the ticket agent, who was making it clear what I already …

Crossing the Mississippi for the first time in this series, I hauled percussionist “Washboard” Robin Rapuzzi over to Gretna to sample the West Bank Vietnamese staple Tan Dinh. Let the massive portions commence… Dining Partner: Robin Rapuzzi Occupation: Musician You …

For the final visit in the food truck series, poet Zach Mohr and I checked out Taylor Made Wings and got the full story behind an improbable, and very tasty business. Dining partner: Zach Mohr Occupation: Poet, waiter, medicine man …

Another food truck, although this might qualify as a food bus. St. Clair Pizza offers wood fired pizzas on four wheels. I took my accountant to see if this was all on the level. Dining partner: Jason Briggs Occupation: Accountant …

Taking a look at food trucks around the city today, along with the mid-city Jamaican staple Boswell’s. A four-meal run that ended under a freeway. Let’s do this. Dining partner: Lindsay Davis Occupation: Store manager You can find her: Selling …

Gonna be writing about food trucks for a while, as well as the Courtyard Brewery, which has become a haven for them. Today’s entry is Saigon Slim’s, serving a variety of Vietnamese favorites.   Dining partner: Tyler “Twerk” Thomson Occupation: …

Always smokin… For my first entry in this series, a quick trip to a Bywater staple with my roommates before they skip town for the summer. Dining partner 1: Sam Occupation: Musician You can find him: Playing guitar, piano, drums …

I get asked if I ever keep a blog. And the truth, technically, is that I do. The problem with said blog, as you can see through a quick scan, is that I never write in it. My upcoming set …