Pond & Parlor

24/03/2018

Take a trip to Cuba at the French Quarter’s most anticipated new bar — Manolito

Chris Hannah of Arnaud's French 75 is one of the founders

03/03/2018

Get your w(h)ine on!

These 10 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners enhance classic New Orleans flavors with exceptional wine programs.

03/03/2018

Cool to the core and delicious as ever!

Careful: our recent feature by Louisiana Cookin' may cause Meril cravings! Pick up your copy today for menu recommendations and more.

22/02/2018

I’m digging it!! 🍹

A couple big names in the cocktail world are opening a small bar in New Orleans. Today, Nick Detrich and Chris Hannah…

23/01/2018

Always building a better biscuit!

https://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2018/01/15/how-to-make-high-rising-biscuits/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=&sf83358206=1

Learning how to make high-rising biscuits is equal parts ingredients, technique... and knowing which cutter to use. Ditch the drinking glass — think sharp!

09/12/2017

Yesterday, I spent the evening with a friend of mine drinking wine and cheering her on as she tackled her first roux! I thought I'd give this one another spin, since well... baby, it's cold outside!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Gumbo Weather has officially arrived! In preparation, I'm pulling out an old blog post about the proper way to make a roux! As I spend my afternoons crossing my fingers (and toes) for a real, substantial cold front to roll through Louisiana, I've been dustin

03/12/2017

Put some Jingle in your Juice this year!

Over the past three-ish years, Alan and I have been working dutifully on restoring our old home. Every Christmas, we look forward to a handful of newly-formed traditions, such as inviting all our friends, family, and neighbors over for our annual Christmas Eve party and unveiling a newly renovated r

11/11/2017

Bringing back this classic fall favorite! A great alternative to mashed potatoes with the bird of your choice! (Ours is duck...)

Chef Jay Ducote is a Louisiana food personality who runs the blog At our most recent Pineywoods Supper Club bash called Glampfire, we had a fantastic outdoor cooking experience hosted by the one and only Chef Jay Ducote out at Mahaffey Farms. We treated our guests to a lovely high-end outdoor exp

23/10/2017

Bad news on the Bayou. The love is lost.

In recent months, the rumor mill has been grinding up and spitting out every possible angle and “he said, he said” story swirling around the bitter end of

10/10/2017

Fortunate to run elbows with both Jason Brady and Cory Bahr every now and then! Can't wait for duck season!

The first day of duck season is right around the corner. It holds promise and providence for any sporting chef’s table. From seared mallard breast to downhome duck gumbo one can welcome guests to a wild table sure to entice all sorts of adventurers — culinary and otherwise. Recently I caught up with...

27/09/2017

Fall is incoming this weekend! Looks great for breezy weather.

We're craving this decadent Shrimp Bisque. https://buff.ly/2wd9PUb

19/09/2017

Global influences bring a new energy to the Big Easy. Here’s your weekend guide to the best restaurants and bars in New Orleans, Louisiana.

10/09/2017

Twenty knockout cocktail recipes to celebrate the South's favorite spirit

05/09/2017

Benton, LA's own Sainte Terre made the Southern Living list!

If rustic romance fills your wedding day dreams, these sweet wedding barn scenes are sure to leave you swooning.

02/08/2017

A DIY version of the southern party classic! Why buy a knock-off when you can make the real deal?

How to prepare the most infamous of party apps -- the cheese ball

19/07/2017

"At the beginning, there were a lot of great original ideas, but it's become harder and harder to find them," says Bodenheimer. "It's a hard truth to confront, but you can only have so much creativity before you hit a quieter time. And I think the cocktail bar industry is currently in its Baroque period."

Pour one out.

13/07/2017

All about the forthcoming ‘Shaya’

11/07/2017

Grab these bottles and blow up the kiddie pool! Summer is here!

News flash: it’s hot. I’ve seen innovative and we’ll call them “extremely original” ways to stay cool. I prefer the traditional oenophile methodology versus the strictly beer diet. Summertime wines. ... Read More

02/07/2017

::sluuuurp:: No better way to beat the NOLA heat!

A first-timer's guide to drinking in the Crescent City.

21/06/2017

Look out for this one!!

Natchez Brewing Company has officially signed a distribution contract with Metairie’s Southern Eagle Distributing Company. What does this means for NOLA? Due to this new partnership, the New Orl

14/06/2017

Chef Nina taking home top honors for Compere Lapin!

The One-time Top Chef favorite cooks up an ode to creole cuisines at her NOLA hotspot Compère Lapin. ...

25/05/2017

Yet another of many reasons to explore the Bayou State!

The best of the Pelican State's five regions, from Louisiana's Cajun Country and the Atchafalaya wilds to urban adventures in Greater New Orleans

22/05/2017

Part of a tricentennial series looking back at the people and events that made New Orleans.

20/05/2017

If you're looking for a spot to lounge poolside in the Big Easy, look no further.

All charge a fee or require a purchase, with some open year-round; others just for summer

17/05/2017

The new Shreveport Aquarium wants you!!

The Shreveport Aquarium will hold job fairs this week for positions at the riverfront venue and its SALT Restaurant. Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and...

09/05/2017

Gonna be a great event!

We are very excited to welcome Valentin Tribaut, vigneron of Champagne Tribaut Schloesser, to the patio at Effervescence this Friday for a Champagne tasting! Follow link in our bio for tickets, $30. Come find out why this Romery house owns the most spots on our list and in our hearts. The line tasting will include efv glass regulars Brut Rosé and Blanc de Chardonnay alongside rarer staff favorites like the "Cuvée Rene" homage bottling (our chefs' favorite) and the powerhouse 2008 vintage "L'Authentique" (FOH represent). Please join us for a Friday al fresco Champagne showdown!

24/04/2017

A delicious way to celebrate one of our favorite breweries! Sign up and see what wonders can be worked with Great Raft Brewing and Sainte Terre!

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/04/20/local-chef-brewery-team-up-american-craft-beer-week-event/100696936/

07/04/2017

Join me and the incredible Loving This Life Jada next Saturday for an introduction to sparkling wines! We'll also be demonstrating how to mix up some delicious and "batch"-able springtime cocktails. Only 5 spots left!

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06/04/2017

The best kind of news!

Plus more top dining intel

05/04/2017

No kidding!

If Jada Durden of Loving This Life Jada says you gotta go, YOU GOTTA GO! This weekend, see all 5 Louisiana Film Prize winners... http://bit.ly/2oA2dqB