Dining

What to Eat in New Orleans – 2025

By The First Resort / November 1, 2025 /

The Classics & the Newfound Jewels Everyone continues to ask me what’s great and new in New Orleans. This year, I am sad to say most of my updates are due to restaurant closings (I’ll miss you so, Appoline), and a terrible propensity to keep going to my tried and true favorite restaurants. I promise…

Where to Eat in New Orleans – 2024

By The First Resort / July 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Where to Eat in New Orleans – 2024

After moving here, visitors always ask me “Where should I eat in New Orleans?” Since my last post in 2022, much has opened, closed or changed. The city continues to serve the best cajun and creole food, but many new restaurants have brought unique, upscaIe cuisine to the city. I love returning to the restaurants…

Spain, Land and Sea

By The First Resort / March 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Spain, Land and Sea

I love Spain. It is my road not taken, so I go back as often as possible. The count is up to at least seven trips. I try to visit a different region every time I go because it has deserts, mountains, islands, lush green country sides, and more. This time I hit the Basque…

What to Eat in New Orleans – 2022

By The First Resort / February 3, 2022 / Comments Off on What to Eat in New Orleans – 2022

It’s been three years since I posted my last “What to Eat in New Orleans”. Thanks to Covid, you never knew what restaurant was going to temporarily close for multiple reasons, or shut its doors forever. Most survived, the teflons continued, and some hidden local spots started to shine after I spent more time in…

2019: What to Eat – New Orleans Dining

By The First Resort / August 2, 2019 / Comments Off on 2019: What to Eat – New Orleans Dining

 Less than two years ago, I posted my first “What to Eat”  for New Orleans.  Some of the restaurants still stand, others were hearsay recommendations that I finally visited, and then there were those found unfit for food service (ouch).   Let’s check out the spots that merit a meal, from my own experience, or from…