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Down On The Farm – Happy Hour – It’s New Orleans

New Orleans is a small city. People refer jokingly to “one degree of separation.” But what happens on this Happy Hour is beyond any coincidence you could imagine. If this was in a movie you’d dismiss it as being insanely implausible. Without ruining the revelation of the conversation, here’s what you need to know. Sarah…

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Bio Bayou – Out to Lunch – It’s New Orleans

There are a number of New Orleans businesses that are as much a part of the unique vocabulary of New Orleanians as “muffuletta” and “poboy.” Some of them – like K&B and Schwegmans – are in the “aint dere no more” category. One New Orleans institution that is still here is what we call either “Oxner”…

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Queen of The Hillel – Midnight Menu +1 – It’s New Orleans

Harveen Khera’s ethnic background – daughter of Indian and Malaysian parents growing up in London – and her cuisine career – including working in San Francisco’s finest restaurant and opening her own bar  – prepared her for almost any epicurean eventuality. Except being the chef in a New Orleans kosher kitchen. But that’s exactly what…

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Special Freducation – Happy Hour – It’s New Orleans

P H Fred used to find things funny. That was back when he was a comedian, writing songs about killing children’s toys, and off his meds. Now he’s a fully functioning member of society, and about to make millions with his new app, The Freducator. No joke. It’s already happening. Spend ten bucks and bump…

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The Power and The Shrimp – Out to Lunch – It’s New Orleans

If you live in New Orleans you’re familiar with this scenario: You’re having a perfectly normal day when suddenly you groan, “Oh noooo.” You’re not watching the Saints’ defense, it’s that other sinking feeling you get as a New Orleanian – when the power goes off. Today on Out to lunch Peter takes a look…

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