Latest news with #WillieMae
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Ultimate Culinary Itinerary Through New Orleans
Last Updated: Enjoy the culinary world of New Orleans New Orleans' culinary credentials have ensured that it is one of the finest food destinations in the world. From the rustic flavours of Creole and Cajun cooking to globally renowned James Beard-awarded chefs and restaurants, the city's local culture of celebrating the bounty of the region is diverse and enthralling. This culinary trip covers the best and most authentic flavours of New Orleans. Beignets at Cafe du Monde – Pair these classics sweet treats with a cup of cafe au lait for the ultimate New Orleans experience. Po-Boys – Fried oyster, shrimp, catfish, or garlicky roast beef, po-boys are a must try. Parkway and Domilise's are two favourites for these classics in New Orleans. Lunch at Galatoire's – Patrons of this 'Grand Dame" of Creole dining are sure to make a reservation in advance to grab a table in Galatoire's famous downstairs dining room. Expect delicious, classic New Orleans food in an elegant, French Quarter atmosphere. Order the goute to start, a shareable feast of crab maison and shrimp remoulade or tack on an order of oysters en brochette (fried, bacon-wrapped oysters). Their turtle soup au sherry and Godchaux salad are must-try dishes on the menu. Red Beans from Dooky Chase's – The late Chef Leah Chase's famous Tremé restaurant has been synonymous with decadent Creole cuisine since it opened as a sandwich shop in 1939. Try a little bit of everything, from red beans and rice to fried oyster salad and the stuffed shrimp. Fried Chicken at Willie Mae's Scotch House – Around the corner from Dooky Chase, you will find a long line and what the Travel Channel once labelled 'America's Best Fried Chicken." Barbecue Shrimp at Pascal's Manale- New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp is as messy as it is delicious with the French bread, a necessary accompaniment to the buttery, peppery sauce on this dish. The barbecue shrimp originated at this unassuming Uptown gem, where you can also get your raw oyster fix. Turtle Soup at Commander's Palace – Turtle Soup and pecan pie are staples, though everything at this Haute Creole restaurant is tasty. Enjoy classics like Commander's Creole gumbo, pecan-crusted Gulf fish, and Creole bread pudding soufflé. Muffalettas from Central Grocery – These sandwiches are perfect for sharing. Grab one from Central Grocery and then take it up to Woldenberg Park for a picnic along the river, where you can watch the steamboats pass. Traditional Vietnamese Food – New Orleans' thriving Vietnamese community delivers seriously authentic Vietnamese staples such as phở and báhn mì all across the city. Favourites include Lilly's Cafe and Pho Tau Bay. Sno-balls – Perhaps one of the most delicious ways to cool off, the snowball is a favourite treat in New Orleans from early spring through late fall. Fans fiercely support their favourite places, such as Hansen's Sno-Bliz, which has been open since 1939 and Plum Street Snowballs tucked away in Uptown. Bananas Foster – Invented at Brennan's but offered at many restaurants, it is a dessert to savour. You will watch an expert server prepare the dish before your table, and the cooking demo includes an impressive pyrotechnic display. Crawfish – While it should be on every foodie's list to try boiled crawfish, there is plenty of ways to enjoy spicy mudbugs all over town. Try a hot dog made with crawfish sausage and topped with crawfish étouffée at Dat Dog, and Vietnamese crawfish boils at Boil Seafood House. You can find traditional boiled crawfish and sides at Frankie & Johnny's. Gulf Oysters – Whether you like them raw on the half shell or chargrilled, enjoy oysters at Acme Oyster House. Gumbo- Gumbo is a New Orleans staple prepared differently by every chef. Try it from famous spots like The Munch Factory or Liuzza's by the Track. Pralines – Pralines are a southern sweet made from sugar, milk, and pecans. Grab one while you are here from an authentic shop like Loretta's Authentic Pralines or Aunt Sally's Pralines. Alligator Cheesecake from Jacques-Imo's- Jacques-Imo's is a classic, yet funky, New Orleans spot for fried food and seafood. Their signature alligator cheesecake is one-of-a-kind. To have a unique experience, ask to be seated in the truck bed out front. Soufflé Potatoes – Think of a blown-up French fry and you might be close to imagining soufflé potatoes. The super thin potatoes are puffed with air and paired with béarnaise sauce for dipping. You can get a taste at Arnaud's or Galatoire's, both James Beard Award-Winning restaurants. Hot Boudin from Cochon Butcher – From chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, Cochon Butcher is a deli and butcher serving classic Cajun meats. It is an outpost of their larger restaurant, Cochon, located right next door. Their hot boudin is a must-try while in Southern Louisiana. Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Réveillon – Historically, Réveillon dinners were multi-course, extravagant meals served after Christmas Eve mass. Today, many of the city's best restaurants celebrate the holiday season with special prix fixe menus all December long. Learn the Tricks – If you are looking to expand your own cooking skills and bring a little New Orleans back with you, try out classes at one of the many culinary schools such as the New Orleans School of Cooking. tags : lifestyle New Orleans New Orleans Pelicans travel Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: April 23, 2025, 10:31 IST News lifestyle » travel The Ultimate Culinary Itinerary Through New Orleans
Axios
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Dooky Chase's Restaurant named a James Beard America's Classic
Dooky Chase's Restaurant was named one of six James Beard America's Classic winners for the James Beard Foundation's 2025 awards. Why it matters: The honor is one of the foundation's most prestigious and identifies beloved restaurants with timeless appeal, a press release says. The big picture: Dooky Chase's represents the foundation's winner for its South category, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Puerto Rico. New Orleans restaurants have only been tapped for the award a handful of times since it was introduced in 1998. Other local winners include Mosca's, Willie Mae's Scotch House, Hansen's Sno Bliz and Dong Phuong Bakery. Flashback: Dooky Chase's opened in 1939 as a sandwich shop and convenience store. Edgar "Dooky" Chase Jr. and his wife, Leah Chase, transformed the shop into a full restaurant just two years later. With Leah in the kitchen, Dooky Chase's became became an icon of Creole New Orleans cooking thanks to her gumbo and fried chicken recipes. And the restaurant itself became one of the city's first galleries of Black art while the tables served as meeting grounds for Black civil rights activists. Leah Chase died in 2019, but her family has carefully maintained her legacy. What's next: The Chases will be honored in the James Beards Awards in Chicago in June. Go deeper: James Beard names 13 New Orleans semifinalists for 2025 awards
Axios
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Willie Mae's NOLA is serving up perfect fried chicken
While New Orleans awaits the reopening of the legendary Tremé restaurant Willie Mae's, we do have the next-best thing: a totally new Willie Mae's now open downtown. Why it matters: The menu includes the restaurant's beloved fried chicken recipe. The big picture: Willie Mae's Scotch House has been serving the city since 1957, but Hurricane Katrina forced a two-year closure that started in 2005. Then, a fire devastated the family-owned restaurant again in 2023. Rebuilding that location is ongoing, The Times-Picayune reports. In the meantime, the Seaton family opened Willie Mae's NOLA on Baronne Street in the modern, bright space vacated by NOLA Caye. Between the lines: The new location isn't the first time Willie Mae's has been downtown. The family previously ran a stand inside the Pythian Market, but that closed when the food hall shut down. The menu has other options, but it focuses on the family's famous fried chicken. You can get it as a platter with a quarter chicken and one or three sides, on a salad or on a chicken sandwich. Platters also come with a cornbread muffin. What I ordered: I got the quarter chicken with three sides ($24), including cabbage, mac and cheese and sweet potato fries. Much to my eternal dismay, the restaurant was out of fried okra that day, but the fries helped to slake my craving for them. The chicken was perfect as ever, with the slightly-spicy batter that fries a deep, crunchy, salty golden.
