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Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift's Luxurious Super Bowl Suite Has A Mouthwatering Food Menu
Attending the Super Bowl in person is a dream for many football fans, but for a world-famous celebrity like Taylor Swift, it's a way to show support and appreciation for boyfriend Travis Kelce, tight end with the Kansas City Chiefs. According to a report from People, Swift and guests, like other big names attending the game, will be seated in their very own Super Bowl suite, which are luxury digs that can cost up to $1,950,000 to reserve. Along with comfortable accommodations, this year's Super Bowl suites also feature an expansive menu of gourmet eats courtesy of Sodexo Live!, a hospitality group catering to events and venues. While it's not entirely clear what Swift's specific menu will include, suites for this year's Super Bowl will be jam-packed with high-end foods, including tomahawk steaks, which, along with picanha, is one of the best cuts you can use for a caveman-style steak. These aren't just any tomahawks, however, as the bone of each steak will bear the Super Bowl LIX logo for an added bit of flair. Swift and co. will also be able to snack on sky-high seafood plates, sushi, and sandwich platters, along with other guests lucky (and wealthy) enough to snag a coveted Super Bowl suite. Read more: 6 Chefs Who Love Guy Fieri And 5 Who Can't Stand Him Speaking with People, Carmen Callo, national executive chef for Sodexo Live!, said that the goal of the Super Bowl LIX menu was to combine the typical game-day eats with classics of Louisiana cuisine. Accordingly, the chef hopes the selection represents "a global melting pot that makes New Orleans so special." Of course, a Louisiana-inspired menu must include po' boy sandwiches, and attendees of the Super Bowl can choose from three distinct styles. In addition to gulf shrimp, one of the sandwiches will also feature a short rib that's been smoked for nine hours to ensure the deepest possible flavor and most succulent texture. Other game-day sandwiches include Cajun-style beef brisket, jambalaya, and alligator sausage enveloped by two crusty slices of French bread. As for beverages, the spicy bloody Mary features an impressive selection of garnishes, including spicy okra, cheese, and bacon, among other additions. While some claim that Taylor Swift's preferred boozy beverage is a French blonde, it may be hard to pass up such a feat of cocktail engineering. Food and affection seem to go hand in hand in Taylor Swift's world. Just consider that the award-winning songwriter once baked cinnamon rolls for boyfriend Travis Kelce in anticipation of an upcoming game. In fact, Swift is known for wowing friends and loved ones with her baking and cooking skills, which makes sense when you consider that many people look at preparing meals for others as an act of love. It's hard to imagine anyone finding fault with this year's Super Bowl LIX suites spread, especially when you're celebrating such a special occasion as watching the person you love (hopefully) make their way to victory. Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will be facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles, and if victorious, Kelce and the team will be the first in the history of the NFL to win three Super Bowl battles in three consecutive years. As for Swift's personal food philosophy, the singer believes in balance when it comes to healthy eating versus indulging. She's also said that she's a fan of comfort foods, as well as hearty offerings like burgers and fries, so it's likely that the selection at Super Bowl LIX will be to her liking. Read the original article on Mashed.
The Independent
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit," she added, "there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local." He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary." But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: This spot exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracey's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum.
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit," she added, "there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local." He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary." But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: The community exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a converted historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracy's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum. recommended in this topic
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit,' she added, 'there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local.' He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary.' But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: The community exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a converted historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracy's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum.
