Green Goddess 307 Exchange Pl. (504) 301-3347 How did you first hear about Green Goddess? I usually go to a restaurant if a lot of my friends recommend it. Also, my friend Jeff lives above it and it’s three blocks from my house. What do you tend to order? When it’s in season, I’ll get [...]
Hana Japanese Restaurant 8116 Hampson St. (504) 865-1634 What are you ordering today? The half Rainbow and half Hana roll. How did you first hear about Hana? I think I’ve just been eating here forever, growing up uptown. How did you get into sushi? My old band Venus Chain would eat sushi before every show [...]
Doson Noodle House 135 N. Carrollton Ave. (504) 309-7283 What do you usually order? I usually get the beef pho—pho bo, or any of the standard stuff. What do you usually get? The beef pho. How did you hear about this place? Probably from one of my friends, but there is a huge sign that [...]
Boucherie 8115 Jeannette St (504) 862-5514 What do you usually order? The pulled pork cake is amazing and the beef brisket is great, and the collard greens are a must have—they’re awesome. What are you ordering today? Seared turnips with wild mushroom lo mein and kaffir lime turnip puree and the collard greens, and grit [...]
Crescent Pie and Sausage Company 4400 Banks St. (504) 482-2426 How often do you come here? We’ve calmed down and come about every other week. They actually catered my 55th surprise birthday party. Why do you come so often? Because I’ve been thrown out of every other place in the city because of Ruby [James' [...]
Lola’s 3312 Esplanade Ave. (504) 488-6946 How often do you get a chance to come to Lola’s? Not often enough, but I love it, I just really like the whole vibe. What do you usually order? I get the fabado soup and a house green salad and some chicken, pork,and sausage paella, which is like [...]
Mandina’s Restaurant 3800 Canal St. (504) 482-9179 What do you usually order? The Trout Meuniere, it’s one of their specialties, with french fries, but I’ve been gearing towards the shrimp salad a lot, it’s so big we always bring some home. Also, the onion rings are killer! I like to come here with a group [...]
Parasol’s Restaurant 2533 Constance St. (504) 899-2054 How often do you come to Parasols? Whenever I get the chance. I used to live two blocks over, so I would come here everyday. What do you usually order? The catfish po-boy with cheese and a bloody mary or maybe some Jameson. Today, I’m going to try [...]
Cure Cocktail Bar 4905 Freret St. (504) 302-2357 When do you usually come to Cure? I usually come with friends for a small meal and drinks after a late show. What are you ordering today? The cheese plate, which has three Italian artisanal cheeses with roasted spicy nuts and dates, and also the artichoke and [...]
