New Orleans Staples

I miss New Orleans.

The music. The food. The people. The food. The food. I'm stuffed already.

I just wanted to give you a list of some of my favorite establishments. Places that do it right. Places that get it. And places where you won't be paying for the scene -just the food:

Say hello to Casey at St. James Cheese Company. He'll tell you what's at its best right now; and while you're at it, have a Gruyere sandwich with Zapp's.

Justin at Le Petit Grocery is a great bet, especially for lunch. The burger is made with only flavor in mind - and a good wine pairing, too.

Mo's Pizza on the Westbank makes what is, in my opinion, the best Italian-American-style pie in the metro area. Tell Lance that you want extra peppers, They're already roasted.

If your looking for serious evening dining at a reasonable price, check out A Mano. Josh knows how to cook Italian better than anybody in the city. If the Porchetta is available, order it.

Looking for dessert? La Divina Gelateria has you covered. It's the best gelato that I've had in The States, and the espresso is certainly the best in New Orleans.

I promise you that you'll get your money's worth at these establishment.

Eat Well,
Eric