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...

Felix’s is located across the street from Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter. While Amce is more popular, I find that the quality of...

My wife has been in New Orleans while her mother is in the hospital. The only good thing about this is I get to play in the kitchen....

Here is a recipe from the restaurant of the other Top Chef comeptitor, Executive Chef Michael Sichel of Galatoire’s. This recipe is named...

Last night was the premiere of Top Chef New Orleans. I don’t know why it took them 11 seasons to have their competition in New Orleans....

As most of you know or could have guessed, I am a big New Orleans Saints fan. I have spent many of afternoons watching the Saints games...

Sabayon was one of my favorite desserts at LeRuth’s. This is a recipe from Masson’s restaurant that taste just like I remember from...

Shrimp Remoulade was one of the few cold appetizers you could find at LeRuth’s. Not only did you have shrimp and lettuce covered with the...

Here is the recipe for LeRuth’s signature salad dressing. Chef Leruth created the Seven Seas salad dressings, but this dressing was one...

Delmonico Restaurant opened in 1895. The restaurant was opened by Anthony Commander, whose brother opened Commander’s Palace a decade...

On Tuesday, the gold letters that spelled out Brennan’s was removed from the building that housed the restaurant. There is work being...

40 years ago today, my life changed forever. On 9/9/1973, my father passed away. I had just celebrated my 11th birthday. Not a day goes...

Here is the recipe for one of Galatoire’s popular appetizers, Crabmeat Maison. In other restaurants, this dish is known as Crabmeat...

Today is officially the last day of Summer.  Children are returning to school. Today most people are having their last big BBQ.  New...

Galatoire’s is my favorite French Quarter restaurant, located on Bourbon St. During peak restaurant hours, especially lunch on Friday,...

OK, I know what you are thinking. What does Dom DeLuise have to do with New Orleans style cooking? In 1998, Dom was the guest chef for...

Here is another recipe from Chef Warren Leruth’s mother, Estelle.  Occassionally, these brownies would appear on the cookie tray that was...

Brennan’s has been closed since June 27th. Since then, there have been lawsuits filed by family members trying to gain control of the...

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...

I was looking for a different way to cook chicken and thought of this dish. It is simple to make and very flavorable. While Mosca’s is...