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Chefs, Bartenders & History Buffs

There’s no getting around it. If you want to be a successful chef or bartender, you have to have a consuming passion for food, drink, and hospitality. Especially in New Orleans. But what distinguishes our city from many other dining destinations is the fact that we’re one of the oldest cities in Ame

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A Culinary Tribute To: A Confederacy of Dunces

John Kennedy Toole’s novelA Confederacy of Duncesis internationally revered for having captured the essence and eccentricity of New Orleans — and for introducing readers to its larger-than-life protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly. On this week’s show, we take a culinary look between the pages of the book that, 37 years ago, was posthumously awarded thePulitzer Prizefor…

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Remembering K-Paul’s and Julia Reed

2020 has been a tumultuous year filled with loss – and the toll on our hospitality industry continues with many restaurants having to shutter their doors after decades in business. One of New Orleans’ most significant losses came in July when K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen closed permanently. Chef Paul

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