Louisiana Eats

Meet Your Farmers - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Louisiana Eats ventures from land to sea to learn where our food comes from and meet the people responsible for bringing the bounty to our table. We begin in Grand Isle, Louisiana, where we meet the Guerreros family of Grand Isle Sea Farms. Owner Marcos Guerrero and his son Boris welcome us aboard their compact bay boat for a morning out on the water to learn the process of oyster farming Louisiana-style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving Up Great Restaurants With A Slice Of History- - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

When it comes to historic restaurants, there s no place like home if you re lucky enough to call New Orleans home On this week s show, we time travel through the storied past of iconic French Quarter landmark, the Napoleon House. Chef Chris Montero gives us a tour of the historic property, from the bar to the cupola and all points in between. As it turns out, in addition to being an accomplished chef, Chris is also a passionate preservationist and historian. He shares two centuries worth of G...

Culinary Historians - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

The origins of food and spirits are usually not well known and can sometimes be hard to track down. After all, how do you figure out where something that's been around for centuries originated? On this week's show we'll speak with several culinary historians about the history of some fabulous foods, and some spirits too. We begin with author and historical gastronomist Sarah Lohman. Her book 8 Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine recognizes the relationship between 8 flavors tha...

Celebrating 50 Years Of Jazz Fest And Louisiana Food Heritage

2019 marks a huge milestone for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival … 50 years! Yet, there is another benchmark being met this year. The Food Heritage Stage, which was conceived 20 years after the first Jazzfest, is turning 30. This week on Louisiana Eats, we’ll explore the Food Heritage Stage through the lens of chefs that have presented over the years, along with the people that helped pull it all together.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Jazz Fest And Louisiana Food Heritage - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

2019 marks a huge milestone for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival... 50 years! Yet, there is another benchmark being met this year. The Food Heritage Stage, which was conceived 20 years after the first Jazzfest, is turning 30. This week on Louisiana Eats, we'll explore the Food Heritage Stage through the lens of chefs that have presented over the years, along with the people that helped pull it all together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's All About The Biz... The Food Biz That Is

Louisiana Eats! is all about the biz, the Food business that is.  On this week’s show we talk with hospitality entrepreneurs about how they got their businesses off the ground.  We begin with a panel discussion held at Tulane’s A.B. Freeman School of business.  Durng the panel we hear from Neal Bodenheimer of Cure, James Beard Award Winner Zach Engel of Galit, Vance Vaucresson of Vaucresson Sausage, and Becky Wasden of 2 Girls 1 Shuck.  They delve into how they started their businesses as we...

It's All About The Biz... The Food Biz That Is - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Louisiana Eats! is all about the biz, the Food business that is. On this week's show we talk with hospitality entrepreneurs about how they got their businesses off the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Chefs and Anarchists Meet - Slow Food Nations Denver- - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week's show, we're bringing listeners along to Slow Food Nations 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The event celebrates slow and sustainable food systems through summits, workshops, and a street festival. The festival's theme for this year was Food for Change, and Slow Food USA's Executive Director Richard McCarthy was more than ready to share his thoughts with us, particularly about food's potential to be an antidote to our society's polarizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

What's Brewing?

Something’s brewing on Louisiana Eats! On this week’s show we’re taking a look at our local craft beer industry. We begin with Bayou Teche brewery owner Karlos Knott.  Considering they are celebrating their 10th year in operation, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit with Karlos to see what’s been brewing in Arnaudville and get a glimpse of what the future holds. Dylan Lintern president of NOLA Brewing Company also gives us a peek into what’s happening in that Big Red Building on t...

What's Brewing - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Something's brewing on Louisiana Eats! On this week's show we're taking a look at our local craft beer industry. We begin with Bayou Teche brewery owner Karlos Knott. Considering they are celebrating their 10th year in operation, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit with Karlos to see what's been brewing in Arnaudville and get a glimpse of what the future holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partying With The Pros

Spring festival season is upon us, so on this week’s Louisiana Eats we’re going to get you ready to be the host—or hostess—with the mostess! No one knows how to entertain quite like like Julia Reed. In her book, But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria! she offers a number of stories from a lifetime of rollicking culinary escapades. Julia lets us in on some tips for hosting a cocktail party for the ages. When it comes to throwing a party, weddings are as big as they come. And the Remedy Roo...

Partying With The Pros - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Spring festival season is upon us, so on this week's Louisiana Eats we're going to get you ready to be the host-or hostess-with the mostess! No one knows how to entertain quite like like Julia Reed. In her book, But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria! she offers a number of stories from a lifetime of rollicking culinary escapades. Julia lets us in on some tips for hosting a cocktail party for the ages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change The Channel, Please

Reality food TV may be a boon for networks, but what happens to local chefs and restaurants after the cameras stop rolling? On this week's Louisiana Eats, we talk to people who have participated in food TV in its various forms, with varying results.

Change The Channel, Please - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Reality food TV may be a boon for networks, but what happens to local chefs and restaurants after the cameras stop rolling? On this week's Louisiana Eats, we talk to people who have participated in food TV in its various forms, with varying results. We begin with Helen Freund, restaurant critic and dining editor at Gambit. Earlier this year, she wrote a front-page article about the positive and negative effects food TV hosts like Gordon Ramsey and Guy Fieri have had on local restaurants. Hel...

Creole Italian Manale's Style

On this week's show, we'll explore the immense influence that Italian foodways had on the development of New Orleans cuisine. We'll time travel through the years of the family-operated Uptown gem, Pascal's Manale. This history, which is now immortalized in Poppy's new book, The Pascal's Manale Cookbook, focuses on two Sicilian immigrant families, the Manales and the Radostas, forebearers of today's Defelice clan, who continue the Manale tradition today. Three generations of family share their...

Creole Italian Manale's Style- - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we ll explore the immense influence that Italian foodways had on the development of New Orleans cuisine. We ll time travel through the years of the family operated Uptown gem, Pascal s Manale. This history, which is now immortalized in Poppy s new book, The Pascal s Manale Cookbook, focuses on two Sicilian immigrant families, the Manales and the Radostas, forebearers of today s Defelice clan, who continue the Manale tradition today. Three generations of family share their...

Journeys To The Top

On this week's show, we take a close look at superstar chefs to learn what it takes to reach the top. We begin with Chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace. Through determination and dedication to his craft, Tory has secured his place in the Commander’s Palace family, as well as the restaurant’s chef legacy. Tory discusses his career and relationship with the late Chef Jamie Shannon. Then, we visit with Chef Alfred Singleton, who co-owns the historic Cafe Sbisa in New Orleans’s French Quart...

Journeys To The Top - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week's show, we take a close look at superstar chefs to learn what it takes to reach the top. We begin with Chef Tory McPhail of Commander's Palace. Through determination and dedication to his craft, Tory has secured his place in the Commander's Palace family, as well as the restaurant's chef legacy. Tory discusses his career and relationship with the late Chef Jamie Shannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live Fire And Cool Bars_ - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week's Louisiana Eats!, we set out to discover hot spots both literally and figuratively in our backyard. We begin at P?che Seafood Grill, where Chef Ryan Prewitt has been replicating live fire techniques he learned on a trip to Uruguay. Ryan explains how this new process has changed his entire perspective on cooking, and we get close to the flames as he shows us his kitchen's open hearth. If this is beyond your reach as a home cook, you'll want to stick around for Brian Landry's adv...

Et Tous Un Bon Mardi Gras

It’s Carnival time on Louisiana Eats! On this week’s show, we take to the streets with a distinctive krewe of food lovers. We begin with author and songwriter Johnette Downing, who’s also known as “the pied piper of Louisiana music traditions.” Johnette shares her latest album, Swamp Romp, which, among other things, seeks to answer the eternal question, Who put the baby in the king cake? Next, writer Sally Asher and illustrator Melissa Vandiver introduce us to The Mermaids of New Orleans, w...

Et Tous Un Bon Mardi Gras - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

It's Carnival time on Louisiana Eats! On this week's show, we take to the streets with a distinctive krewe of food lovers. We begin with author and songwriter Johnette Downing, who's also known as "the pied piper of Louisiana music traditions." Johnette shares her latest album, Swamp Romp, which, among other things, seeks to answer the eternal question, Who put the baby in the king cake? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving "The Help " A Hand: Applauding Lives Spent In Service.

Giving "The Help" a Hand: Applauding Lives Spent In Service

On this week’s show, we’re sharing untold stories of lives spent in service. We begin with a tour of the Kemper Williams Residence at the Historic New Orleans Collection with decorative arts curator Lydia Blackmore, who conducted exhaustive research on the individuals who worked for the Williams family. Next, we revisit our interview with the late historian Michael Mizell Nelson. In 2010, Michael took us on a streetcar ride for a history lesson about the streetcar strikes of 1929 and their ...

Giving "The Help " A Hand: Applauding Lives Spent In Service- - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we re sharing untold stories of lives spent in service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culinary Couples

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re in the mood for love on this week’s episode! In this hour, we meet two culinary couples who are making a mark on the New Orleans restaurant scene.  We begin with Chef Susan Spicer and Chip Martinson. Back in 1998, The New York Times named Susan the “Quiet Star of New Orleans.” Over twenty years later, Susan remains one of the city’s most celebrated culinary figures, showcasing her talents at the helm of such restaurants as Bayona, Mondo, ...

Culinary Couples - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Valentine s Day is right around the corner, and we re in the mood for love on this week s episode In this hour, we meet two culinary couples who are making a mark on the New Orleans restaurant scene. We begin with Chef Susan Spicer and Chip Martinson. Back in 1998, The New York Times named Susan the "Quiet Star of New Orleans." Over twenty years later, Susan remains one of the city s most celebrated culinary figures, showcasing her talents at the helm of such restaurants as Bayona, Mondo, and...

Sherds & Shipwrecks

On this week’s show, we look at New Orleans history through the lens of the city’s material culture.  We begin at the Historic New Orleans Collection, which has played host to an annual gathering of antiques experts, collectors, and aficionados  for over a decade. We speak to Philippe Halbert, who presented original research at the Antiques Forum centered on the material culture of the French Atlantic world.  Next, we meet Jim Bruseth and Toni Turner, who reveal a surprising turn of events ...

Sherds & Shipwrecks - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we look at New Orleans history through the lens of the city s material culture. We begin at the Historic New Orleans Collection, which has played host to an annual gathering of antiques experts, collectors, and aficionados for over a decade. We speak to Philippe Halbert, who presented original research at the Antiques Forum centered on the material culture of the French Atlantic world. Next, we meet Jim Bruseth and Toni Turner, who reveal a surprising turn of events that ...

Quick Bites: Mermaids of New Orleans

On Mardi Gras Day, it’s never surprising to find magical, mythical creatures mingling with street revelers. In her new book, The Mermaids of New Orleans, author Sally Asher brings the effervescent underwater life of Mississippi River sea nymphs to life. One day a year, all mermaids may walk on earth and in New Orleans, that day is Mardi Gras Day. In this podcast, we sit down with Sally and Melissa Vandiver, the book’s illustrator to learn the story of their inspirations and collaboration tha...

Quick Bites: Mermaids of New Orleans - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On Mardi Gras Day, it s never surprising to find magical, mythical creatures mingling with street revelers. In her new book, The Mermaids of New Orleans, author Sally Asher brings the effervescent underwater life of Mississippi River sea nymphs to life. One day a year, all mermaids may walk on earth and in New Orleans, that day is Mardi Gras Day. In this podcast, we sit down with Sally and Melissa Vandiver, the book s illustrator to learn the story of their inspirations and collaboration that...

Dreaming Of A Place At The Table

On this week’s show, we take a look at immigration and its impact on the American food landscape.  We begin with Rick Bayless, whose award-winning Frontera restaurants are bolstered by workers who come from immigrant backgrounds. Rick explains how many of his staff members were brought to the country as children and are now facing an uncertain future. Then, Eddie Hernandez talks about harnessing the similarities between his Mexican culinary roots and Southern ingredients. Eddie has synthesi...

Dreams Of A Place At The Table - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we take a look at immigration and its impact on the American food landscape. We begin with Rick Bayless, whose award winning Frontera restaurants are bolstered by workers who come from immigrant backgrounds. Rick explains how many of his staff members were brought to the country as children and are now facing an uncertain future. Then, Eddie Hernandez talks about harnessing the similarities between his Mexican culinary roots and Southern ingredients. Eddie has synthesized...

Talking Trash

Americans waste 373 million pounds of food each day. That’s a pound per person. On this week’s show, we’re talking trash — in a productive way, of course! We meet a few individuals who are working to tackle the widespread problem of food and water waste. We begin with Baton Rouge-based food industry veteran Susanne Duplantis. Her blog, Makeover My Leftover, offers tips on how to transform yesterday’s scraps into today’s delicious meal. Next, Lindsay-Jean Hard tells us about her her book, Co...

Talking Trash - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Americans waste 373 million pounds of food each day. That s a pound per person. On this week s show, we re talking trash in a productive way, of course We meet a few individuals who are working to tackle the widespread problem of food and water waste. We begin with Baton Rouge based food industry veteran Susanne Duplantis. Her blog, Makeover My Leftover, offers tips on how to transform yesterday s scraps into today s delicious meal. Next, Lindsay Jean Hard tells us about her her book, Cooking...

Hitting The Books

On this week’s show, we delve into the wonderful world of cookbooks. We begin with Chef Isaac Toups, who collaborated with acclaimed food writer Jennifer Cole on his debut cookbook, Chasing the Gator. The book pulls back the curtain on the new guard of Cajun cooking. Visit our website to hear a full-length Quick Bites podcast with Isaac, which includes a cracklins tasting and a round of Cajun games. Nik Sharma also joins us to discuss Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food, his delicious take o...

Quick Bites: Johnette Downing, Louisiana's Pied Piper

Children in Louisiana grow up with so many local traditions that schools could practically add an extra class to cover all of them! Luckily, songwriter Johnette Downing is around to set these traditional stories to music. Johnette’s award-winning books and songs have earned her many nicknames, from “the pied piper of Louisiana music traditions” to “the musical ambassador to children.” 

Hitting The Books - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we delve into the wonderful world of cookbooks. We begin with Chef Isaac Toups, who collaborated with acclaimed food writer Jennifer Cole on his debut cookbook, Chasing the Gator. The book pulls back the curtain on the new guard of Cajun cooking. Visit our website to hear a full length Quick Bites podcast with Isaac, which includes a cracklins tasting and a round of Cajun games. Nik Sharma also joins us to discuss Season Big Flavors, Beautiful Food, his delicious take on ...

Quick Bites: Johnette Downing, Louisiana's Pied Piper - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Children in Louisiana grow up with so many local traditions that schools could practically add an extra class to cover all of them Luckily, songwriter Johnette Downing is around to set these traditional stories to music. Johnette s award winning books and songs have earned her many nicknames, from "the pied piper of Louisiana music traditions" to "the musical ambassador to children." She described her new album "Swamp Romp like this When thinking about a concept for this recording, we natural...

Happy Birthday, Leah Chase - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

Join us this week as we celebrate the 96th birthday of a New Orleans icon, our dear friend, Leah Chase. We ll spend the hour honoring Leah s talent and achievements as the undisputed Queen of Creole Cooking. We begin on a special day we spent with Leah in 2012, when then Mayor Mitch Landrieu s office kicked off Carnival season at Gallier Hall with king cake and a lovely surprise for Leah. From there, we look back on Leah s early life in Madisonville, Louisiana. Leah describes what it was like...

In Memoriam 2018: Culinary Legends Lost

On this week’s show, we look back on the lives of some extraordinary people we lost in 2018. We begin by revisiting our 2011 conversation with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. We had the opportunity to speak with Anthony after he was hired as a scriptwriter for the HBO series, Treme. Seven years later, we were absolutely devastated when we heard of Anthony’s suicide and remembered that long ago conversation.  We also hear from Anthony’s friend and associate, Kat Kinsman, author of Hi, Anxie...

In Memorium 2018: Culinary Legends Lost

On this week’s show, we look back on the lives of some extraordinary people we lost in 2018. We begin by revisiting our 2011 conversation with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. We had the opportunity to speak with Anthony after he was hired as a scriptwriter for the HBO series, Treme. Seven years later, we were absolutely devastated when we heard of Anthony’s suicide and remembered that long ago conversation. 

In Memorium 2018: Culinary Legends Lost - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we look back on the lives of some extraordinary people we lost in 2018. We begin by revisiting our 2011 conversation with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. We had the opportunity to speak with Anthony after he was hired as a scriptwriter for the HBO series, Treme. Seven years later, we were absolutely devastated when we heard of Anthony s suicide and remembered that long ago conversation. We also hear from Anthony s friend and associate, Kat Kinsman, author of Hi, Anxiety...

Any Way You Slice It

On this week's show, we meet the great Dario Cecchini, a world renowned Italian butcher. Dickie Brennan invited the Cecchini family to New Orleans earlier this year to return the exceptional hospitality Dario had extended to Dickie’s son, Richard Brennan III, who served as Dario’s apprentice in Italy. Dario and his wife, Kim, join us in the studio to talk about their life and work in Panzano, a little village in Italy's Chianti region. Then, we hear from Richard Brennan III about his extraor...

Any Way You Slice It - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we meet the great Dario Cecchini, a world renowned Italian butcher. Dickie Brennan invited the Cecchini family to New Orleans earlier this year to return the exceptional hospitality Dario had extended to Dickie s son, Richard Brennan III, who served as Dario s apprentice in Italy. Dario and his wife, Kim, join us in the studio to talk about their life and work in Panzano, a little village in Italy s Chianti region. Then, we hear from Richard Brennan III about his extraord...

Serving Up Great Restaurants With A Slice Of History

When it comes to historic restaurants, there’s no place like home – if you’re lucky enough to call New Orleans home! On this week's show, we time travel through the storied past of iconic French Quarter landmark, the Napoleon House. Chef Chris Montero gives us a tour of the historic property, from the bar to the cupola and all points in between. As it turns out, in addition to being an accomplished chef, Chris is also a passionate preservationist and historian. He shares two centuries worth o...

Serving Up Great Restaurants With A Slice Of History - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

When it comes to historic restaurants, there s no place like home if you re lucky enough to call New Orleans home On this week s show, we time travel through the storied past of iconic French Quarter landmark, the Napoleon House. Chef Chris Montero gives us a tour of the historic property, from the bar to the cupola and all points in between. As it turns out, in addition to being an accomplished chef, Chris is also a passionate preservationist and historian. He shares two centuries worth of G...

Eat It To Eradicate It - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

On this week s show, we explore the intersections between hunting, gathering, fishing, and our changing environment. We begin at the Best of Bycatch dinner at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, where a highly invasive fish is on the menu the Asian Carp. Then, we travel to the island of Kauai and meet James Sarme, a fisherman who casts about the traditional Hawaiian way. Next, we attend a wild boar cook off in Violet, Louisiana, where we speak with young hunter Meagan Dragon. Meagan is one...

Hold The Liquor

A growing trend in the craft cocktail movement has bartenders mixing drinks with little to no alcohol, shifting their focus to flavor. On this week's show, we'll explore the new wave of non-alcoholic craft drinks, starting with cocktail vanguards Don Lee and Bobby Murphy, who experiment with non-alcoholic ingredients at the New York City establishment Existing Conditions. Then, we hear from Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip—a distillery producing non-alcoholic spirits using peas grown on his 3...

Hold The Liquor - Louisiana Eats - It's New Orleans

A growing trend in the craft cocktail movement has bartenders mixing drinks with little to no alcohol, shifting their focus to flavor. On this week s show, we ll explore the new wave of non alcoholic craft drinks, starting with cocktail vanguards Don Lee and Bobby Murphy, who experiment with non alcoholic ingredients at the New York City establishment Existing Conditions. Then, we hear from Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip a distillery producing non alcoholic spirits using peas grown on his 30...

Not Your Typical Cup of Joe

There’s nothing like a cup of good, hot coffee. On this week's show, we look at the art of the coffee bean in our state and beyond.  We begin with a local favorite—PJ’s Coffee—which Phyllis Jordan founded 40 years ago. Phyllis reflects on the early years, when she became the first commercial iced coffee purveyor in New Orleans.