Dining Out in New Orleans

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …