NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:39 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.neworleans.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.neworleans.com/ NewOrleans.Com Your Guide for New Orleans hotels, New Orleans Travel,New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans Attractions, A Great Source For New Orleans Locals. In Dept guide to whats going on In New Orleans http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/262914-le-beaujolais-nouveau-est-arrive-almost.html Thursday November 19th the third Thursday of November is the date for the release of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. The publicity surrounding the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau really took hold in the 1970's in France as a way to increase demand and get some quick cash flow to the negociants soon... Joe Briand Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:26:26 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/your-recipes/258843-pumpkin-cheesecake.html Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 (15 ounce) can Pure Pumpkin or 2 cups of fresh pumpkin 2/3 cup Evaporated Milk 2 tablespoons... Viki Gruntz Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:08:01 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/get-the-delicious-dish-with-kendall-gensler/258735-qmacq-daddy-the-on-going-comfort-of-macaroni-and-cheese.html Restaurants throughout the country are adding comfort food at reasonable prices to attract customers and Macaroni and Cheese tops the list on menus today. Macaroni and cheese is a dish that, in its simplicity, becomes all about balance. In texture, that means pasta that still has some tooth and... Kendall Gensler Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:43:09 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/257327-.html Now that we've got a few half-marathons under our belts, my running buddies and I have turned our attention towards February's Mardi Gras Rock and Roll Marathon. We started training a few weeks ago, which means we run at least three days a week, mixed in with some cardio and strength workouts. Due... Meghan Jones Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:22:10 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/255659-feasting-at-the-mirliton-festival.html Call it a chayote, an alligator pear, a chow-chow or a mirliton, I didn't even know this delicious fruit existed until I moved to New Orleans. It is an excellent source of amino acids and Vitamin C as well as being amazingly versatile as the base for both sweet and savory recipes. There are hundreds... Kim Ranjbar Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:47:54 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/254127-mezcal.html A few times a year I get to meet and learn from a true expert about a subject I am less than familiar with.  Yesterday was one of those days and the subject was Mezcal.  I’d had good Mezcal before and been to great restaurants like Frontera Grill in Chicago where Mezcal was a part of an exciting... Joe Briand Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:58:37 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/253989-the-beef-connection-.html I'm not sure if it's because I'm preparing to hibernate for the winter or a lack of iron, but I have been craving a nice, juicy steak lately. Images of a thick, medium-rare filet that yields easily to a knife have been pervading my dreams and even my waking thoughts and I knew I couldn't put it off... Kim Ranjbar Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:36:20 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/248005-burger-perfection-at-gbs-patio-bar-a-grill.html Everyone in New Orleans has a favorite burger joint. A friend of mine loves the hand-formed burgers and sweet potato fries at Beachcorner Bar and Grill on Canal Street and another touts the overstuffed baked potatoes and heady Monsoons at Port of Call in the Quarter, but my burger of choice is... Kim Ranjbar Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:34:59 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/246446-stocking-your-wine-cellar-value-wines.html One of my tricks to holding on to certain wines long enough to drink them at their peak is having a healthy supply of affordable wines to drink throughout the week and when we have guests over. These are wines from lesser known appellations or producers or from regions that may not be that well... Joe Briand Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:34:09 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/get-the-delicious-dish-with-kendall-gensler/246383-raise-a-glass-to-shrimp-cocktails.html Although people have been combining fish and shellfish with spicy sauces since ancient times, the "shrimp cocktail," as we Americans know it today, belongs to the early 20th century. A survey of American cookbooks confirms the combination of shellfish and a spicy tomato-based sauce (usually ketchup... Kendall Gensler Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:42:11 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/your-recipes/257371-rotel-cheese-dip-with-a-twist.html This dip is a Halloween staple at my house.  We have played around with it to see how hot we can take it.  Below is the hottest I can take, but my brother likes it with a habanero pepper in it.Ingredients:A 2lb box of Velveta cut into cubes2 Cans of Rotel Tomatoes Original1 whole bulb of garlic... Viki Gruntz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/237740-starting-a-home-wine-collection-part-1.html Starting a wine collection at the house can be a daunting task, especially if you are just getting into wine. I can say from my experience that it is much easier for me to buy for my personal cellar than for the restaurants because I know what I like and I don't like. At the restaurants I try to... Joe Briand Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:49:30 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/235809-ye-olde-college-inn-restaurant-a-bar.html Before the storm, my boss Jay put $40 in my hand and sent me to take out our intern (Gregg) to lunch for his last day at the office.  He was moving on to bigger and better things in Dallas, Texas.  Gregg and I grinned at each other, excited that we had more to spend at lunch than a $5 dollar meal... Kim Ranjbar Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:19:45 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/235031-one-book-one-new-orleans-qdinner-at-leahsq-gets-to-the-heart-of-the-matter.html I'm a local New Orleanian, born and raised. I lived here for 17 years before I left for college, came back two out of four summers during college, and have spent over a year here now since moving back home. And yet, somehow I had never been to that legendary restaurant/spiritual dining experience on... Meghan Jones Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:44:39 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/get-the-delicious-dish-with-kendall-gensler/233652-the-coolest-of-cocktails.html Spirit-Spiked Sorbetti and Gelati from La Divina GelateriaWhile living in Florence, Italy, Katrina and Carmelo Turillo fell in love with the Italian passion for the simple, wonderful pleasures of everyday life. The epitome of this lifestyle was the leisurely evening stroll, the passeggiata, when the... Kendall Gensler Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:53:50 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/230682-classic-new-orleans-po-boys-at-parkway-bakery.html Ask a local New Orleanian where to find the best roast beef po-boy in the city and you will get a slew of answers, but one particular neighborhood joint will be named again and again, Parkway Bakery and Tavern. In the 6 years I have lived in New Orleans, Parkway Bakery has come up repeatedly as one... Kim Ranjbar Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:27:53 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/229043-oh-october.html October is a very important month in the wine industry both here in New Orleans and around the globe. Many wine regions are harvesting grapes or are preparing to begin soon. Who knows? 2009 could be the third vintage of the millennium! Locally we are coming out of the dismal summer months in which... Joe Briand Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:57 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/edible-new-orleans/lorin-blog/228542-.html The Lady Patriots spiked their way to a victory over the L.W. Higgins Lady Hurricanes with three wins in a four match game, closing the first match with a 25-23 score in favor of the Patriots. Both teams fought to hold the upper hand as these rival players went head-to-head in this extremely close... Katie Cavallo Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:12:06 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/225434-trek-to-taco-bell.html Ever since John and I began this diet, he has been begging that we spend one of our cheat nights at Taco Bell. I hemmed and hawed, whined about the delicacies to be found at so many local, non-chain restaurants and this week, I finally gave in. In actuality, I was secretly stoked to go to Taco Bell... Kim Ranjbar Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:43:28 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/222723-beshs-domenica-italian-peasants-must-eat-like-kings.html Goat cheese-stuffed squash blossoms. That's the only reason you really need to visit Domenica, John Besh's new restaurant in The Roosevelt, but if you're looking for more, I've got some. They are a study in alliteration: braised berlotti beans, burrata and budino. I should start at the beginning. My... Meghan Jones Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:51:07 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/222440-today-is-international-coffee-day.html The Southern Food and Beverage Museum was the site selected for a Press Conference this morning to celebrate International Coffee Day and to announce the first "New Orleans Coffee Festival" this Saturday, October 3, 2009. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River and adjacent to the Port of New... Cathy Maddox Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/the-back-label-with-joe-briand/220168-the-off-site-event-culinary-warfare.html I apologize for the tardiness of this blog...normally I try to get these hammered out on Monday or Tuesday. Itandrsquo;s been one of those weeks, but the topic has been bouncing around in my brain all week. I run restaurants. The restaurants that I run were designed to do things in an efficient and... Joe Briand Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:35:54 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/219937-dick-a-jennys.html When "The Da Vinci Code" was published, I remember seeing it everywhere. Every bookstore I went into had standees and posters designed to heavily promote the novel and increase it's public appeal. It worked. Everyone I knew would ask if I had read it, people on the streets would have the novel in... Kim Ranjbar Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:54:37 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/get-the-delicious-dish-with-kendall-gensler/218936-canape-back-queen-mary-2.html I just returned from a Trans-Atlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2. We boarded the luxury liner in New York City and settled in for a 6 day, fabulous food-filled excursion across the North Atlantic to Southampton, England.Upon arriving at our stateroom, we found amongst the lavish " welcome" goodies... Kendall Gensler Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:26:19 +0000 http://www.neworleans.com/food/new-orleans-food/214901-la-thai-restaurant.html My brother-in-law is enamored of Thai cuisine and would seek out the hidden gems, hole-in-the-wall restaurants that offered the best Thai delights for the best price. Often, I would accompany him and my sister on his excursions around the Bay Area and I vividly recall my first dinner at a quaint,... Kim Ranjbar Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:11:49 +0000