HAPPY MLK DAY! After a weekend of “bad” eating, I normally get back to the gym and healthy eating on Mondays so I don’t balloon up to 300 pounds. But today’s a holiday. My momma taught me that calories don’t count on holidays. I did hit the gym, though. I go to Crunch Fitness which… Continue reading Wing King, Marrero, LA Report #960
Crêpes Rendez-Vous Café, Metairie, LA Report #959
This place is located in Bucktown right across the street from Deanie’s. Ever wonder about it? The building is shaped like a lighthouse. I know that from the advanced training I received in the U.S. Navy Reserve. They serve French stuff. If you want to grab stuff to go there’s a drive through. Just drive… Continue reading Crêpes Rendez-Vous Café, Metairie, LA Report #959
The Shimmy Shack, Harahan, LA Report #958
I’ve driven past this place several times as I was headed to some of my favorite Harahan restaurants like Caffe Latte Da and Desi Vegas, and always thought I needed to stop in and check them out. The burger mood hit me tonight, and for some reason I thought this might be a good place… Continue reading The Shimmy Shack, Harahan, LA Report #958
Stella Maris, Arabi, LA Report #957
I have a credit card linked to a major hotel chain which gives me reward points for dining at certain restaurants. They sent me an email of the current participating places, trying to bait me into going to eat at one. This place popped up on the list. Being seriously greedy, it doesn’t take much… Continue reading Stella Maris, Arabi, LA Report #957
The Toasted Yolk Cafe, Covington, LA Report #956
A cold front blew through last night seriously dropping our temperatures. It was in the 50’s today! Nonetheless, we crossed the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway for a bike ride on the Tammany Trace in Mandeville, where I fought bitterly cold temperatures and brutal winds. After dealing with those treacherous conditions, I deserved to treat myself to… Continue reading The Toasted Yolk Cafe, Covington, LA Report #956
The NOCCA Marketplace, New Orleans, LA Report #955
NOOCA isn’t a restaurant. It’s a school. It stands for the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. If you care to learn about it here’s a link: https://nocca.com/ So, I do restaurant reports. Why am I writing about a school? Because a couple nights ago a friend of mine told me they sell great king… Continue reading The NOCCA Marketplace, New Orleans, LA Report #955
Izzat, New Orleans, LA Report #954
This is a French joint located in the French Quarter. When I heard the name, I had no idea what an “Izzat” was, even though I’ve said it a bunch of times. Like when I’m home at night, in the dark, and I hear a strange noise and say, “What izzat”? Well, according to their… Continue reading Izzat, New Orleans, LA Report #954
Galaxie, New Orleans, LA Report #953
This place is located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. There used to be a Chinese place in the same block called Red’s that was fantastic! I had forgot about them, but it looks like they’re closed. When we arrived some guys were constructing a jellyfish looking structure on the neutral ground (“median” for… Continue reading Galaxie, New Orleans, LA Report #953
The Sportsbook At Boomtown, Harvey, LA Report #952
Since I’m not a gambler I don’t frequent this casino. In fact, I can tell you the last time I set foot in here. It was to try their steakhouse, called NOLA Steak, on July 27, 2023. So why am I here tonight? See the fourth picture above? I kept seeing that billboard. I logically… Continue reading The Sportsbook At Boomtown, Harvey, LA Report #952
Boil And Barrel, New Orleans, LA Report #951
Last time I was in this building it was a restaurant called Outpost 45. We had a great dinner! No idea why they went away but they are no more. The Réveillon dinner season is about over. I had a good one last weekend at a place called Public Service. I thought they’d all be… Continue reading Boil And Barrel, New Orleans, LA Report #951
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