As the summer heat begins to wane in New Orleans — even temporarily — there’s fresh hope in the air: for a mild, uneventful end to hurricane season; that this year the Saints take the NFC South; and that the local crawfish supply returns plentiful. This fall is also expected to bring an abundance of new restaurant options that will rival a most exciting summer of game-changing openings. New Orleans diners can look forward to a lively spot for Korean fried chicken, onigirazu, and beer towers; an Emeril Lagasse tapas restaurant featuring a jamón bar; and a late-night cocktail den…

These two stand tall above the rest.Think Ali and Frazier or maybe Sonny and Cher, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Simon and Garfunkel, Felix and Oscar, Abbot and Costello, Thelma and Louise, or even Batman and Robin.These are all great twosomes that have worked together hand in hand for many years and have gained almost iconic status in the world upon which they played. Now, as another award-winning edition of one of Chicago’s great summer events, Taste of Chicago prepares to begin on Friday. Maybe we can add these two long-time “taste” stalwarts to that “rare air” from the list…

Each year, the editors of Food and Wine magazine select the best new restaurant in America, and this year, it’s right in downtown Oakland.  “Burdell” on Telegraph Avenue is re-imagining soul food in a manner that is capturing the attention of the food world in a big way and has earned the title “Restaurant of the Year.””We first kind of heard about this in January and then I think it was March or April when we got the news about what they were snooping around for,” said owner Geoff Davis. Geoff Davis has spent 20 years in the restaurant business,…

Foodies and Friends – HRW – Eddie V’s Katie Stone celebrates Labor Day at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurant and discovers the wonderful steak and seafood items on their HRW dinner menu HOUSTON – Eddie V’s managing partner, Jeremy Lajmer, joins Katie Stone at the restaurant’s Memorial location and discusses the history of the restaurant, the HRW menu and a few special cocktails. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is also a great steakhouse and they are offering both on the HRW $55 3-course dinner menu. Both locations are participating in the extension of HRW 2024 until September 30th City Centre – 1248 Queensbury…

3News has compiled a list of festivals and events taking place during Labor Day weekend. CLEVELAND — Labor Day is here, and there are still plenty of events taking place across Northeast Ohio for you and your family to enjoy!  Check out the list of festivals, fairs, sporting events and more below! SUBSCRIBE: Get the day’s top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter Cuyahoga County   Aug. 31 to Sept. 2Noon to 4:30 p.m. Bar 32 Enjoy the Cleveland Air Show from 32 stories up at Bar 32 in the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.…

MIKE CONLEY Bruce Brown, co-owner of the popular Bruce’s Fabulous Foods in downtown Marion, died Monday at age 63.“Bruce was a restaurant pioneer in downtown Marion,” said Freddie Killough, executive director of the Marion Business Association. “He started with a simple and basic take-out food business and grew it into a downtown destination.” In October 2019, downtown Marion was featured on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend” show. Producer John Litschke interviewed Chef Bruce Brown of Bruce’s Fabulous Foods for the broadcast. For more than 20 years, Brown frequently appeared on the WLOS Asheville TV station’s “Carolina Kitchen” segments where he demonstrated…

First of all, yes there IS  a castle in the Bluegrass State.  Second, it’s time to run amuck, amuck, amuck!You can feel like Kentucky royalty when you visit The Kentucky Castle.  This castle looks like a scene plucked right out of a fairytale, or something you’d expect to see in another country.   However, this castle is located a short driving distance from the Tri-State as it’s in Versailles, Kentucky.The Kentucky Castle often hosts events like the Teatime with Princesses, Rooftop Yoga, and bourbon tastings.  You can also book The Kentucky Castle for your wedding, or just book a room and enjoy experiencing a…

A South Carolina town is losing its only grocery store in a matter of days, leaving locals facing a long trip to get fresh food. The IGA store in Pamplico, Florence County, has been open for decades – but it is due to close on September 27. The nearest grocery store is 15 miles away in a nearby town. For those with a car, that is a 20 minute drive. For those without they must hitch a lift or walk five hours since there is no public transport.It makes Pamplico the latest of America’s a so-called food deserts –  which occur when…

Often, restaurants or hospitality groups may decide to expand their empires, opening new locations in cities around the world. But it’s not every day that a highly lauded spot simply decides to up and move—let alone to do so halfway across the globe. But that’s the case with the Michelin two-starred Joo Ok, which reopened in New York City on Tuesday, after having been located in Seoul since 2016. With the chef Shin Chang-ho at the helm, Joo Ok received many plaudits, including a No. 18 ranking on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2022. After closing its original…

Ti Martin and the Hospitality Revolution Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of Tinfoil Swans, a podcast from Food & Wine. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Listen and follow on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Tinfoil Swans Podcast On this episode Ti Martin — along with her cousin and co-proprietor, Lally Brennan — is ensuring that the family’s 131-year-old New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace is living up to its legacy and moving into the future. At the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this past June, Martin joined Tinfoil Swans for a spirited conversation about kicking down doors,…