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Not out of the way, but Couvant is a great option if you’re looking for great food with a quieter atmosphere. Go early and have drinks in the lobby bar.

Have been reading about this and tried it last night with great results. Had a chuck roast I wanted to use for tacos. Seasoned with chipotle mix, hard seared in heavy pan. Deglazed pan with coffee, added onions, garlic and about 1/2 cup of salsa. 3 hrs in low oven, then shredded for tacos. Texture and flavor were on point.

Isn’t there Cuban place in Kenner that’s supposed to be legit?

Any ideas on where I can get sharpening done in NOLA?

Really well aged cheddar, cave aged Compte. Brie with apple slices. Grana Padrana.

A Blue Apron dinner, chicken , marinated vegetables, lots of middle-eastern spices. Tasty.

Ellerbe’s on Magnolia is very good, Waters downtown has decent seafood( not NOLA but credible). Salsa Limon, Velvet Tacos, Taco Diner. Istanbul Grill and Bird Cafe are good to very good, depending on what you like. Joe T’s is average at best but drinking g margaritas on that patio is a fine way to waste an afternoon. Rodeo Goat, Bearded Lady and Fred’s for burgers. Lived in FW for many yrs and really enjoyed it there, hope you do also

Anyone make their own buns and have a recipe to share ?

Lobster and Champagne special at Ralph’s with family. Kinda tribute to my parents who both died recently( in their 90s). Here’s to lives well lived .

Hot weather means gin or vodka. Hendricks has been my go-to for a while, but was just introduced to Monkey 47 ( by a bartender at Paladar)and it’s superb. Vodka is usually Tito’s .