The Minty’s Best 2015 Meals
I’ve written around 260 posts on the site this year. Picking my favorite meals of the year is a little daunting. I don’t have a particular order but I have organized… Continue reading
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New Orleans: Late Night Eats at St. Lawrence Bar
One night we swung into the St. Lawrence bar for some late night eats in New Orleans. We had just come from Latitude 29 and needed a little nosh. My friend had… Continue reading
New Orleans: Dinner at Cane and Table
A few years ago, I tried Cure in New Orleans and loved it. I wanted to go back but it’s hard when you want to try new places. Solution? Try another restaurant… Continue reading
New Orleans: Dinner at Luke
On our last night in New Orleans, I wanted to check out the restaurant Luke from Chef John Besh. The restaurant reminded me of restaurants in LA, where the spot might be a little… Continue reading
New Orleans: Lunch at Cochon
After a quick bite and drink at Compere Lapin, we continued the street to Cochon. I was going to check out the more casual Cochon Butcher but it was packed and we… Continue reading
New Orleans: Muffuletta at Central Grocery
There are two muffuletta camps in the French Quarter. Those who go to Verti Marte because it’s open all night and the daytime crowd that hits up Central Grocery. I was first introduced… Continue reading
New Orleans: Ramos Gin Fizz at Compere Lapin
My ideal vacation starts with stopping for drinks before lunch. And that’s what we did one day as we walked towards Cochon. We passed Compere Lapin and I realized it was on… Continue reading
New Orleans: Beignets at Cafe du Monde
Oddly I never had beignets from Cafe du Monde the first time I went to New Orleans so I had to make up for it on this trip. After a late lunch… Continue reading
DTLA: Getting New Orleans Style at Preux & Proper
Preux and Proper opened late December in Downtown Los Angeles. Taking over the old Parish space, Preux and Proper has transformed it into a New Orleans paradise. The two-story restaurant has Preux downstairs… Continue reading
The Little Jewel of New Orleans, er, Chinatown
It’s been interesting to watch the revitalization of Chinatown. I was born in Chinatown and grew up on the Eastside. When the Chinese found their way to the San Gabriel Valley,… Continue reading