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  • A Rant (Mostly Directed at Myself)

    Number of comments: 10
    Let's get one thing straight: Talking about things like food, wine, and restaurants is by nature a very opinionated and biased subject. The things you like are not going to be the same as the things I like. And that is a really good thing. We don't judge, unlike Legend' [...]
    Posted: December 11, 2009, 9:16am EST
    by Rene
  • The Jersey Shore Supper Club

    Number of comments: 3

    Blogger's Note - Today is Part 1 of our new supper club series in honor of everyone's favorite reality TV show, Jersey Shore. Those of you unfamiliar with this stroke of television genius should check out the Top 10 Catchphrases from Episodes 1 & [...]
    Posted: December 10, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 0
    Caramelizing

    Flavor does not appear out of thin air. It must be developed. One of the easiest ways to develop deep flavors is to caramelize the sugars that are in most foods. Due to a complex chemical reaction (called a Maillard reaction) the heat of cooking and the [...]
    Posted: December 09, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • $20. 3 Courses. 1 Great Meal

    Number of comments: 2
    According to numerous reputable sources, December is "National Office Luncheon Month." * Whether the occasion be Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa, these end of the year lunches often signify both celebration and appreciation. In short, it's a big deal, especially for those minions of the microwave who often enough take their [...]
    Posted: December 08, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Colonel Dickie

    Number of comments: 2
    Is that:

    a) Dickie Brennan's official Kentucky Colonel appellation?

    b) Dread Pirate Robert's "screen" name?

    c) A great name for a cocktail?

    Last Thursday I was invited to attend a ceremony proclaiming Dickie Brennan an official Kentucky Colonel. Legend has it that the Kentucky Colonel was [...]
    Posted: December 07, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • A Maitre'd Walks Into Lakeview Harbor

    Number of comments: 1
    It is Friday. You are reading ESPN and People who are both incidentally talking about the same person. We don't waste good articles on Friday. So prepare ye for the snow by reading below.

    Check out our review of Lakeview Harbor. The Lakeview area has been largely neglected' [...]
    Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Over the River...

    Number of comments: 4
    ... and through the Wank, to The Shrimp Lot we go.

    No, seriously. It's called simply "The Shrimp Lot," and it even has a website. I feel as if I am possibly disclosing some well kept secret among the city's restaurateurs. I had never [...]
    Posted: December 03, 2009, 9:02am EST
    by Peter
  • Frosty's Caffe (Not a Typo)

    Number of comments: 4
    Feeding a hangover is tricky business. When you are younger and more resilient, you use greasy food, french fries, and another beer to get over the malaise. But recently this just hasn't done the trick. That kind of meal sits in your stomach. Plus, when hungover you always are starving' [...]
    Posted: December 02, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Lebanon's

    Number of comments: 13
    Last week should probably be coined as "the fattest week of the year" (especially after the week started with Po-Boy Fest). I always try to eat light during the days after Thanksgiving, both in the interest of detoxification from the week before and of preparation for [...]
    Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Tapas & Touchdowns

    Number of comments: 0
    Blogger's Note - Today, in honor of this post on Rio Mar, we introduce a new blog character: Spaniard. His name comes not only from his striking resemblance to Maximus, but also his love for the food and wine of EspaƱa. He is the only person I know who is [...]
    Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:15am EST
    by Peter
  • Thanksgiving is Coming

    Number of comments: 4
    Editor's Note: This will be our last post until the Monday of The Game. Tomorrow, as you know, is Spring Break for fat adults and Friday is our annual luncheon with The Pope, Legend and Doc at the Old Green Lady. Hopefully they won't kick us out, or worse, seat' [...]
    Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • A Tale of Two Meals

    Number of comments: 3
    "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
    Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

    Much has been said and written about Coquette. Based on a recent lunch there, the restaurant still has some growing up to do if it wants to run with [...]
    Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • So. Many. Po-Boys.

    Number of comments: 2
    We are still digesting the onslaught of po-boys that we consumed yesterday at the Po-Boy Preservation Festival, but a quick recovery is needed with the Thanksgiving marathon of eating coming up on Thursday. We ate A LOT of po-boys yesterday (too many to recount, in [...]
    Posted: November 23, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 6
    Pans

    Calphalon, All-Clad, and the like make a pretty good dime marketing space age pans to cooks worldwide. They use words like carbon-fiber technology and solid aluminum transitional core to give people fodder for a dinner party conversation. "Ohh yes, our Calphalon 1820 Dicam can withstand 47 days in" [...]
    Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • New Orleans Po-Boy Fest

    Number of comments: 3
    This weekend that uniquely New Orleans samwich the po-boy will have its turn to be the star. On Sunday, vendors of this noble tube of good will line the new and improved Oak Street, sharing space alongside brass bands and cold beer. Da Fest takes place Sunday, from 11-6. [...]
    Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Thanksgiving is Coming

    Number of comments: 6
    Last week the New York Times enlisted two writers to argue about what was more important at Thanksgiving: the turkey or the sides. We will not add to the vitriol and debate that plagues this nation. Do we really need to fight about this? No. The answer is [...]
    Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • C'est Magnifique

    Number of comments: 1
    Y'all already know how much I enjoyed my time in France, so I need not recount the reasons why. But for you other Francophiles out there (or anyone interested in a dry run for a future trip abroad), I suggest you try Chateau du Lac on Metairie Road.[...]
    Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • The Downtown Deli Diagnosis - Part 3: Between the Bread

    Number of comments: 3
    Blogger's Note - After a brief hiatus, welcome back to our survey of the CBD sandwich shops. And just in case, here are links to Part 1 and Part 2.

    Today we take a look at Between the Bread, a newcomer to the downtown deli scene [...]
    Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Sunday Brunch

    Number of comments: 0
    When I wake up on Sunday morning, the last thing I want to do is cook. Problem is that going out for brunch usually requires enduring long lines at the more casual spots or settling for mediocre food from the JV kitchen staff at the higher end places. And then [...]
    Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 9
    The Art of the Braise

    Braising is one of the easiest ways to turn a tough, inexpensive cut of meat into something soulful and delicious. But fear not, the meat need not be so tough you can see where the marks from where the jockey was whipping it. You [...]
    Posted: November 12, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Roman Pizza

    Number of comments: 6
    Roman Pizza was brought to Blackened Out's attention a few weeks ago when Peter asked who had the best pizza in the city. While I am not here to definitively answer that question, Roman's certainly belongs in the debate.

    Crust - Good structure, bready but [...]
    Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Thanksgiving is Coming

    Number of comments: 0
    The greatest holiday is Thanksgiving. But don't take my word for it. Thanksgiving was originally created by a rowdy bunch of ex-cons who thought religious oppression was for the birds. Then it was ratified by none other than Abe Lincoln. And we all know that dude had some pretty good' [...]
    Posted: November 10, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • Rain, Rain, Go Away

    Number of comments: 6

    When I checked the forecast last night, there was a 100% chance of rain today. Even if it's not raining when you start your lunch break, the ominous dark clouds above usually serve as a deterrence from a long walk for lunch. That likely leaves you with three options:

    You brought' [...]
    Posted: November 09, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 1
    Sa, Sa Sa Salt 'n Pepper here.

    In his book Salt, Mark Kurlansky makes a very compelling argument that salt, and the pursuit of it, is the most important commodity in human history. He explains how ancient roads often follow a circuitous path which all' [...]
    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • The New Home

    Number of comments: 9
    Well, we are getting settled in here. And so far the response from you has been deafening. Emails and servers are crashing like they are running fast through turn number three at Talladega. The bassets are pretty stoked about the new site. So stoked in fact, [...]
    Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:11am EST
    by Rene
  • A Different Kind of Diner

    Number of comments: 6
    In this month's issue of offBeat we reviewed Stanley, Chef Scott Boswell's "traditional" diner in Jackson Square. Our latest visit was much improved from our first back in February, and the menu is pretty solid from top to bottom. The gumbo is a [...]
    Posted: November 04, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Hoa Hong

    Number of comments: 3
    We recently had a cast of blog characters gathered together for lunch at Hoa Hong 9 Roses. Rene, Bloggle, Donnie Boy, and I ate our way through nearly every animal in the zodiac. But before the carnivorous feast began, we had our daily fill [...]
    Posted: November 03, 2009, 8:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Who Dat?

    Number of comments: 1
    Let's just admit it: No one is focusing on work today. Not with the Dome set to explode at 7:30 tonight. So why fight temptation? Today is all about the Saints.

    Last year Rene and I wrote a feature for offBeat on the [...]
    Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:40am EST
    by Peter
  • Moving Day

    Number of comments: 5
    "Closing Time-you don't have to go home but you can't stay here"
    -Some band from the 90s currently auditioning for "Where Are They Now"

    It's a bittersweet day here at the old Blackened Out International Money Launderers and Quality Assurance Consulting home office. We are busy packing up this' [...]
    Posted: October 30, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • A Mano

    Number of comments: 1
    For roughly a thousand years New Orleans has been the home to a wonderfully unique brand of Italian cooking, known as Creole-Italian. But in recent years, a few restaurants (like the Italian Barrel) have opened which present a more Italian-Italian dining experiences. Much like Chinese restaurants, [...]
    Posted: October 29, 2009, 9:01am EDT
    by Rene
  • Risotto Carbonara

    Number of comments: 1
    "Success has a thousand fathers, but failure is an orphan."
    -Mickey Mouse

    If Mickey Mouse is correct, then this dish has three fathers. The first padre is the spaghetti with guanciale and a fried poached egg from Herbsaint. The second father is the milk white, shrimp and pea [...]
    Posted: October 28, 2009, 9:01am EDT
    by Rene
  • The (Not-So) Green Goddess

    Number of comments: 2
    Allow me to dispel a nasty rumor:

    Fact: The chefs at The Green Goddess pay as much attention to vegetables as they do to meat and seafood.
    Fiction: The Green Goddess is a vegetarian restaurant.

    On multiple occasions I have told people about The Green Goddess only [...]
    Posted: October 27, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • You Better Reconcile

    Number of comments: 3
    Want your dining dollars to go further than the bottom line? Why not stop in for lunch at Cafe Reconcile this week and support a program which helps young people learn to help themselves. Founded by the late, great Rev. Harry Thompson, S.J., Reconcile offers [...]
    Posted: October 26, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 0
    Time and time again, you will find yourself reaching for this piece of genius. Its limits are unknown to modern man and technology. No, it is not the iPhone, it is a Royal Blue Le Creuset Dutch Oven. You will use this piece of cookery at least once a [...]
    Posted: October 23, 2009, 9:13am EDT
    by Rene
  • Oktoberfest

    Number of comments: 4
    June 15, 2007: A group of law school friends and I arrive in Munich via overnight train from Paris. It just so happened that our trip coincided with what was purportedly "Munich's 100th Birthday" - though research has since disproved this fact. Anyway, that' [...]
    Posted: October 22, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Bangkok Thai

    Number of comments: 1
    When I lived in St. Louis, the weather was brutal. Although you could check the statistics, from October 12th, 2007 until April 21st, 2008, the temperature never got above freezing, the sun refused to shine, and four feet of snow blanketed the city. I was ill equipped to deal with [...]
    Posted: October 21, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • Consistency

    Number of comments: 5
    "The food was good, but nothing exciting."

    I have found myself saying this a lot lately when talking about a restaurant, and my guess is that I'm not the only one. It's understandable though. Compared with meals full of guanciale and goat cheese croquettes and steaming bowls of pho, [...]
    Posted: October 20, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • BBQ

    Number of comments: 5
    In response to this past weekend's uber successful Blues and BBQ Festival, we have decided to take a poll as to who in the city best harnesses the power of smoke. While I have yet to try them all, it's going to be difficult [...]
    Posted: October 19, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • A Blogger in the Fat Hen House

    Number of comments: 3
    Last Saturday The Folk Singer and I stopped at Fat Hen Grill for breakfast on our way to Baton Rouge. Then Tuesday night while perusing nola.com I came upon this article, and before I scrolled down to confirm the answer, I thought to myself, "Wow, that woman looks" [...]
    Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Kitchen Essentials

    Number of comments: 7
    Editor's Note: We are rolling out another feature here at the Internationally Acclaimed, Number Two Local Blog called Kitchen Essentials. As Rene's interests have shifted more to home cooking, we realize there are a lot of you out there with absolutely no idea what the heck your kitchen needs or [...]
    Posted: October 15, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • Boucherie

    Number of comments: 1
    A few weeks back I accompanied a cast of blog characters for dinner at Boucherie. I mistakenly left my camera at home, but with the low lighting inside none of my pictures would have turned out anyway. As always, if you need photographic confirmation, you know where [...]
    Posted: October 14, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • A Lot to Love

    Number of comments: 1
    Editor's Note: This article was supposed to run last year in offBEAT but we got bumped for better stories. And with Voodoo Fest and scores of outdoor dining opportunities and sporting events, we figured we would run it here. Cause no point in wasting an article.' [...]
    Posted: October 13, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • Little Tokyo Two Step

    Number of comments: 7
    People are always claiming that one location of a restaurant is better than another. (This happens all the time with Drago's.) Sometime this preference bears specifically on ambience or geographic location, but personnel probably plays the biggest role, especially in the back of the house. In Kitchen Confidential Bourdain explained' [...]
    Posted: October 12, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Hot Boudin!

    Number of comments: 1
    Cold Coush Coush!* Come on, Tigers, Push Push Push!

    Big game in Baton Rouge this weekend. Pickup some boudin from Cochon Butcher to help fuel your fervor for the Tigers.

    * I thought that coush coush was served hot? [...]
    Posted: October 09, 2009, 11:30am EDT
    by Peter
  • Jacque Imo's Better Half

    Number of comments: 4
    In case you have not seen it in print, check out our review of Crabby Jack's in this month's issue of OffBeat and get yourself down to Jefferson Hwy for the duck debris-style po-boy. Don't let your eyes fool your stomach - the 8 inch' [...]
    Posted: October 08, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Green Goddess Endeavors to Save the Lighthouse

    Number of comments: 0
    We received this press release recently and wanted to pass along the information. First, if you haven't been to The Green Goddess yet, you need to get over there soon. The weather is cooling off, and it's a delight to sit outside on a Sunday evening and enjoy the [...]
    Posted: October 07, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • Best Deal in Town

    Number of comments: 4
    We get a lot of fan mail. (OK, one piece.) Even more than fan mail, we get a lot of questions which sound like this, "Yo, idiots, what's the best value/deal/place where I can donate plasma in the city?"

    Well, that is a tricky question. How do you define' [...]
    Posted: October 06, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • The Downtown Deli Diagnosis - Part 2: The Store

    Number of comments: 1
    Blogger's Note - Welcome to Part 2 of our in-depth survey of the CBD sandwich shops. Here's a link to Part 1 in case you missed it.

    Often after a weekend replete with booze and rich food, I like to start off the week with [...]

    Posted: October 05, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter
  • Eggs Boudinict

    Number of comments: 3
    At home meat meets flame quite often. Lindsay makes routine trips to the western portion of this fair state, and she is kind enough to always carry an ice chest in her car. She stops at Best Stop, Bergeron's, or some other meat market and fills' [...]
    Posted: October 02, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Rene
  • The Rum House

    Number of comments: 5
    Plenty of hype surrounding the opening of this Caribbean taqueria on Magazine Street. The Folk Singer and co-owner Michael Buchert have a mutual friend, so TFS has had this place on our radar long before it opened in June. We finally made it on the night of the [...]
    Posted: October 01, 2009, 8:40am EDT
    by Peter

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