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Crawfish Newberg
A few days ago, it was National Losbter Newberg day. The dish was invented by Ben Wenberg, a sea captain in the fruit trade. He...

Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20141 min read
Shrimp Mosca from Mosca’s
Here is Mosca’s version of BBQ Shrimp. The best way to enjoy Mosca’s is to go with a group of 4. Order the Oysters Mosca, Shrimp Mosca...

Tommy Centola
Mar 6, 20141 min read
Crabmeat Canape Lorenzo from Galatoire’s
This past weekend started the 13 consective days of Carnival parades in New Orleans. On the dining scene, one of the most sought after...

Tommy Centola
Feb 24, 20142 min read
Crawfish St. Francis
For Valentine’s Day, I cooked Crabmeat St. Francis for an appetizer. I wondered how it would taste if it were made with crawfish. Last...

Tommy Centola
Feb 17, 20141 min read
Barbecued Shrimp from Stephen & Martin
Here is a recipe from the closed restaurant Stephen & Martin. In it’s place is now a location of the New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood...

Tommy Centola
Jan 20, 20142 min read


Combination Pan Roast from Pascal’s Manale
While on vacation in New Orleans, my wife wanted to eat somewhere we have not eaten at before. I suggested Pascal’s Manale, Originator of...

Tommy Centola
Jan 6, 20142 min read
Skillet Barbecued Shrimp from Frank Davis
Here is another great recipe from Frank Davis. <a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/belo.wwltv/food/frank-davis/recipe-archive/seafood...

Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20132 min read
Artichoke From The Heart from LeRuth’s
This recipe is the dish that LeRuth’s served at the Chef’s Charity For Children 1989. Larry & Lee Leruth had bought the restaurant from...

Tommy Centola
Dec 2, 20131 min read
Crabmeat Ravigote
This dish, along with Shrimp Remoulade, is the two most popular cold appetizers in New Orleans. These dishes was originally created to...

Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20131 min read
Baked Oysters Casino from Brennan’s
Brennan’s had 2 baked oyster dishes on their menu, Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters Casino. Brennan’s Oyster Casino was nothing like Clams...

Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20131 min read
Oysters Alvin from Bon Ton Cafe
Established in 1953, the Bon Ton Cafe is the oldest Cajun restaurant in New Orleans. Run by the Pierce family since opening, the Bon Ton...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20131 min read
Crabmeat Yvonne from Galatoire’s
Here is a recipe from the restaurant of the other Top Chef comeptitor, Executive Chef Michael Sichel of Galatoire’s. This recipe is named...

Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20132 min read
Crabmeat Maison from Galatoire’s
Here is the recipe for one of Galatoire’s popular appetizers, Crabmeat Maison. In other restaurants, this dish is known as Crabmeat...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20131 min read
Emeril’s BBQ Shrimp
Today is officially the last day of Summer. Children are returning to school. Today most people are having their last big BBQ. New...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20132 min read
Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs from Galatoire’s
My wife and I are currently celebrating our birthday week. She was born August 6th and I on August 13th. A celebration dinner in New...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20132 min read
Asparagus Ellen from Brennan’s
There has been no new news on the reopening of Brennan’s. So here is another recipe from that currently closed kitchen. Asparagus are...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20131 min read
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Samantha from Brennan’s
Brennan’s Restaurant is currently closed. Due to many issues, the restaurant was closed last Thursday. Check out this article by Tom...

Tommy Centola
Jul 1, 20131 min read
Soft Shell Crab with Pecan
This is the time of the year for great Soft Shell Crabs. Here is a recipe that is a take on Trout Almondine. This recipe is from Tom...

Tommy Centola
May 30, 20132 min read
Oyster Pan Roast from Palace Cafe
Here is one more oyster recipe before we run out of months with R’s in them. Before modern refrigeration, oysters were believed to not be...

Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20132 min read
Oyster’s Roland from Christian’s Restaurant
This was the most popular appetizer at Christian’s. Chef Roland Huet left Galatoire’s to open the kitchen at Christian’s. At Galatoire’s,...

Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20132 min read
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