Back in April, some friends and I were discussing what I should do for my milestone birthday. The decision was to take a trip away and I picked New Orleans as our destination. After months of planning, six of my friends and I (and another joined later) flew out for a four-day adventure filled with fun, laughter, […]
Miss Ella — a culinary icon of New Orleans and beyond
In the 1990s, I was a food writer/critic living in Hong Kong, wide eyed and soaking in every bit of information I picked up from every chef local and international, that happened to cross my path. My first experience with Commander’s Palace was when a guest chef stopped by the Sheraton Hotel in Tsim Sha […]
walking around New Orleans
If you’ve been following my New Orleans posts then you’ll know all about the food adventures I went on with the US Chief Chowzters. Like I had mentioned before, I arrived in the evening and checked into the Hyatt Regency located in the central business district. This is a good location if you’re looking for something […]
New Orleans Day 4: Bon Ton Cafe
This is my last New Orleans food post. The only remaining NOLA post I have is one from a tourist’s point of view which includes a walking tour. While our visit to Lüke is a perfect example of modern New Orleans cuisine, I am adamant about trying something old school before I leave. I am in search […]
New Orleans Day 3: a BBQ shrimp comparison
If you have been following my New Orleans stories, you’ll know that our group visit Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico before dinner at Commander’s Palace. Our mission is to eat some BBQ shrimp beforehand and boy do we eat some BBQ shrimp! Before I walk up the stairs to a private room on the second floor, I […]
