I am skipping to day 4 in New Orleans since my day 3 consists of a travel story which I’m not yet ready to post. I am here an extra day and arrange with several other Chief Chowzters to visit Cochon Butcher first thing in the morning. When we arrive, some others are already there, including Chowzter […]
Dirty Dancing menu at Leatherby’s
Yesterday, another show makes its debut at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Dirty Dancing‘s opening night sees a new menu created by Chef Ross Pangilinan for the show and we always make it a point to eat here before attending a performance. We are here for three-course theater prix fixe menu ($45/pp) but first, an amuse […]
Commander’s Palace, New Orleans Day 2 (part 2)
Although the rest of day two consists of a visit to Delmonico before dinner, I am going to feature that in another post at a later date. Right now, I am focusing on the meal we are all gathered here for, the Chowzter North American Fast Feasts Awards ceremony. More than two decades ago, as a food writer […]
New Orleans: Day 1
It is a full day of traveling as I leave Orange County at 9am and after a stop in Houston, I arrive in New Orleans a little past 4pm. It is my first time in NOLA and I am utterly excited about the next three days. After arriving at the hotel, I swiftly unpack, shower […]
great Mexican fare at Amor Y Tacos
It isn’t often I will drive to LA County for lunch, but I make an exception this time. Technically, I didn’t drive, my friend did. I had heard about Amor Y Tacos from Gayot food writer, Rich Manning and since then have heard from various others about how incredible the food is. So, when I mention this […]
