It's been, maybe, 10 years since I last visited New Orleans. But I've been thinking about the city lately - and especially today since it's Fat Tuesday.
Last night, Anthony Bourdain featured the Big Easy on his Travel Channel TV series "No Reservations." Bourdain visited some local restaurants that are still having a hard time.
It's heart-breaking to watch such proud establishments as Antoine's, a classic American restaurant, struggle to survive post Katrina.
Gotta give Emeril Lagasse boatloads of credit for sitting down and breaking bread with Bourdain, who, in the past, has called him an "Ewok" among other things. (And, believe me, the Ewok comment is about the nicest thing Bourdain has said about the Bam Man.)
A couple of New Orleans chefs are coming to Harry's Savoy Grill for an April 10th charity dinner at the Brandywine Hundred restaurant.
But the more I think about it, the more I want to make a New Orleans trip and support the local restaurant industry.
Last night, Anthony Bourdain featured the Big Easy on his Travel Channel TV series "No Reservations." Bourdain visited some local restaurants that are still having a hard time.
It's heart-breaking to watch such proud establishments as Antoine's, a classic American restaurant, struggle to survive post Katrina.
Gotta give Emeril Lagasse boatloads of credit for sitting down and breaking bread with Bourdain, who, in the past, has called him an "Ewok" among other things. (And, believe me, the Ewok comment is about the nicest thing Bourdain has said about the Bam Man.)
A couple of New Orleans chefs are coming to Harry's Savoy Grill for an April 10th charity dinner at the Brandywine Hundred restaurant.
But the more I think about it, the more I want to make a New Orleans trip and support the local restaurant industry.
Anyone been lately?
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i was at Herbsaint in september 2007 that featured chef Donald Link as seen in Bourdain's No Reservations show. this restaurant was impeccable in food and service. i enjoyed a smooth bisque and a lovely duck dinner that was a pleasure to the palate! it featured contemporary New Orleans cuisine and was a wonderful asset to the warehouse district.
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