Tag Archives: Frank Brigtsen

Dining Out: Charlie’s Seafood

Natives of Harahan and River Ridge know Charlie’s Seafood (or “Charles,” for those who go by the sign outside) as a neighborhood restaurant which served casual seafood dishes for 50 years before being shuttered by Katrina. Chef Frank Brigtsen grew up in the neighborhood and often dined there in his youth, so he and his [...]

Eight is Enough

Many folks enter the Fair Grounds hungering for the holy trinity of Jazz Fest eats: crawfish bread, crawfish Monica and the cochon de lait po-boy. We’ll be prowling the vendors for these tasty dishes: 1. Hot Sausage Po-Boy: A classic that’s been feeding music fans since the very first festival. (Food Area I) 2. Andouille [...]