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Southern Pride (Foodism)

Posted on 2017-03-27 by tikichris

The Louisiana city of New Orleans is a melting pot of great restaurants. In a city where food options abound, Chris Osburn gives us his hot takes. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Foodism, Hotels, Louisiana, Luxury, New Orleans, Restaurants, Travel, USA | Tagged #FollowYourNOLA, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Follow Your NOLA, Food, Foodism, french quarter, hotels, louisiana, luxury, new orleans, nola, restaurants, Travel, USA | Leave a comment

Best Bars of 2016 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

What a year! Ready for a drink? Might I recommend having it in style at one of these fabulous bars? They’re the best I came across in 2016. Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2016 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

There’s a whole lot of New Orleans in this list – which makes sense given the focus of my September foodie safari spent there. Indeed, some of these NOLA restaurants are remarkably close neighbours; two are just across Magazine Street from each other. But this year wasn’t only about luscious Louisiana cooking. I had great dining experiences in other corners of America too, and across Europe. Continue reading →

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New Orleans in 18 Eats | Index | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-09 by tikichris

Lord have mercy! It’s a good thing this blog came equipped with an elastic waistband. Otherwise, I might not have been able to finish my 18-stop tour of America’s culinary capital on a streetcar named delicious. Continue reading →

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Trinity | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-07 by tikichris

Trinity restaurant on Decatur Street in the French Quarter had only been open for about three months when I paid a visit. Nevertheless, Executive Chef Michael Isolani’s 21st century take on Haute Creole cuisine more than met the standards for fine dining in NOLA, seemed to fit in with the local scene as if it had always been there, and certainly proved suitable as a choice for one of my 18 New Orleans Eats. Continue reading →

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K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-03 by tikichris

Legendary Louisiana chef, Paul Prudhomme, is widely recognised as the man who brought Cajun and Creole cooking to the masses through his fame as a chef and restaurateur and the popularity of his Magic Seasoning Blends sold throughout the US. Sadly, Chef Prudhomme passed away in 2015, but his legacy lives on in scrumptious glory at his French Quarter restaurant K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen. Continue reading →

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GW Fins | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-02 by tikichris

Love seafood? Crave innovative cuisine? Seeking an upscale setting with a casual air? GW Fins is the place for you. Continue reading →

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Galatoire’s | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-01 by tikichris

Blame it on the cocktails (and might I recommend a potent and creamy Brandy Milk Punch) or on the burst of relief upon getting in the door (there’s a no reservation policy but always a lengthy queue out front) … or maybe on notoriously naughty setting on Bourbon Street … whatever the case, Galatoire’s was one the most raucous and rowdy restaurants I’ve ever entered. It was also one of the most rarefied and refined. Maybe all the revelry was simply because folks were feeling understandably jubilant to be eating such great food in such an amazing establishment. I know I was over the moon to be there. Continue reading →

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Central Grocery and Deli | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-11-28 by tikichris

We’re back in the French Quarter for this latest instalment of New Orleans in 18 Eats, with a visit to Central Grocery and Deli for the mutha of all mega-sized sandwiches: the mighty muffuletta. Continue reading →

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Broussard’s | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-11-26 by tikichris

Established in 1920, Broussard’s is an elegant setting for fine dining with a menu focused on elevating down home dishes through culinary refinement. There’s a pretty courtyard for intimate al fresco dining and a most magnificent bar for exploring an inspired range of cocktails that are as historic as they are tasty. Continue reading →

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Brennan’s | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-11-25 by tikichris

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And if by important, they (whomever ‘they’ are) mean utterly scrumptious and overwhelmingly substantial, then there’s no finer example of this rule than breakfast at Brennan’s. Indeed, the morning I visited this family run French Quarter institution of haute Creole cuisine was without doubt the tastiest a.m. of the year for me, resulting in one of the more delicious meals I had during my time in New Orleans, and perhaps the best breakfast I’ve ever eaten in my life. Continue reading →

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Arnaud’s & French 75 | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-11-24 by tikichris

First up in my series of New Orleans in 18 Eats is the French Quarter’s 98 year old Grande Dame of creole cuisine: Arnaud’s. A quick note before we dig in … To be sure, I had clear favourite meals … Continue reading →

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New Orleans in 18 Eats | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-11-23 by tikichris

If New Orleans doesn’t represent the most wonderful concentration of restaurants in the world, I don’t know where does. And believe me, I’ve looked long and hard – only to return to NOLA with greater appreciation for its graciously crafted cuisine and the profound depth of its food culture. Get ready, y’all. It’s time to eat! Continue reading →

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Best Bars (Everywhere Else) – 2014

Posted on 2014-12-17 by tikichris

A blogger walks into a bar … and has an amazing time! No joke! Here’s a quick write up of some excellent places to have a drink in a handful of awesome destinations I had the pleasure of visiting this year. Continue reading →

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7 Sound Suggestions for Listening to Live Music in Louisiana (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-22 by tikichris

The state of Louisiana is home to a rich musical tradition. Blues, funk, jazz, zydeco, rock ‘n’ roll, country – it’s all-American music and every style has its roots in this corner of the world. Headed down to Dixie for a taste of live music but in a jam as to where you should go? Continue reading →

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7 of NOLA’s Oldest Restaurants (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-03-19 by tikichris

Here’s a historically delicious look at seven of the finest and oldest restaurants in New Orleans. It makes a heck of a gourmand wish list as well. I’ve only had the pleasure of visiting one of these places, Tujague’s (love … Continue reading →

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Dine Like a Creole King at the Palace Cafe in New Orleans (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-03-17 by tikichris

You could spend a lifetime writing about the New Orleans dining scene. During a recent NOLA excursion, I did my best to slurp up as sizeable a spoonful of gumbo as possible during my brief stay. And I’ve gotta tell … Continue reading →

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4 French Quarter Shops for Fun and Funky NOLA Gifts (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-03-05 by tikichris

In Nawlins for Mardi Gras and feeling guilty because certain friends, family members or colleagues couldn’t come with you to enjoy all the fun? Or maybe you’re hoping to rub it in about what a great time you had once … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Drink, Food, Louisiana, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged big easy, Chi-wa-wa Ga-ga, Food, french quarter, Leah's Pralines, louisiana, mardi gras, Nawlins, new orleans, New Orleans School of Cooking, nola, OneTravel, Shopping, travel blog, voodoo, Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection | Leave a comment

Dixie Detours: New Orleans School of Cooking

Posted on 2014-02-27 by tikichris

Wow. Our afternoon visit to the New Orleans School of Cooking on St Louis Street in the French Quarter was a lot of fun – and well worth its own write up among all the entries in my Dixie Detours miniseries. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: NOLA!

Posted on 2014-02-27 by tikichris

New Orleans is a sultry dream. I can’t imagine anywhere else in America that’s even half as beguiling or idiosyncratic. Probably the most dynamic city in the US, it is without doubt the most spontaneous and freewheeling. When I think about other destinations across the planet that offer experiences comparable to what I’ve happened upon in NOLA, I find myself coming up with a list of my absolute favourites places. Put simply, NOLA rocks (it shucks, jives, slides, saunters, shimmies and rolls too). Continue reading →

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Voodoo Shops in New Orleans’ French Quarter (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-28 by tikichris

Voodoo. How much of its mysterious traditions are hokey hype and how much genuine religious practice? There’s no better place to find out for yourself than in New Orleans, where the legend, the kitsch and the reality of Voodoo collide for a fascinatingly spooky gumbo. Continue reading →