Dining Experiences Near and Far

What to Eat in New Orleans – 2025

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…

Where to Eat in New Orleans – 2024

July 31, 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…

Spain, Land and Sea

March 27, 2023

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…

What to Eat in New Orleans – 2022

February 3, 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…

2019: What to Eat – New Orleans Dining

August 2, 2019

 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). …