Got Gumbo?, Plum Street & Pandora's Open, & More:
NOLA Native New Orleanian/5 Fifty 5 kitchen supervisor Deborah Sam's gumbo won big at the United Ways' recent Got Gumbo? Cook Off, winning both best traditional/people's choice awards, Judy Walker reports. Other winners include Oceana Grill (seafood gumbo,) Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse (ironically, vegetarian gumbo) and Bourbon House ('exotic' gumbo). [NOLA.com]
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St. Patty's Planning, Whiskey Galore, More Hair of the Dog:
IRISH CHANNEL Because nothing says Mardi Gras is over, now repent ye sinners, like planning for a booze-soaked St. Patty's Day. Beer whisperer Nora McGunnigle's suggestions for the March 15 parade include the block party at Tracey's and Parasol's, a pint at The Irish House, and more. [Gambit]
CBD/QUARTER Whiskey Blue in the W Hotel has recently expanded their spirits menu and now has over 85...
Party at Parasol's, Passover at Domenica, and More:
NOLA? The Advocate's Angela Carrl mentions the biggest street parties of the year to attend if you aren't busy avoiding projectile cabbages: "Molly's at the Market, 1107 Decatur St. in the French Quarter (Friday) and in the street outside Parasol's, an Irish Channel bar/restaurant at 3rd and Constance streets (Sunday). Both parties are free and open to the public (except for your libation...
Parasol's Bar & Restaurant Restaurant Review:
This po' boy shop is a fixture of the Irish Channel area in Uptown New Orleans. While sandwiches like a muffaletta and a BLT are available, the po’ boys dominate the offerings: roast beef, oyster and catfish are just a few of the options served on white, wheat, French bread or a bun for the regular size, and French bread exclusively if you go large. Side your sandwich with red beans and rice or...