Chi Chi’s, a brand new Korean fried chicken joint at 4714 Freret St., brings a fresh new taste to the New Orleans scene. Opened just two weeks ago on Sept. 7, the New Orleans native couple Adolfo Garcia...
From born-and-raised New Orleanians to those of us who are just arriving at Tulane, all of us can agree that August in New Orleans can be brutally hot. While it may be too hot to enjoy the outdoors, what...
Tucked inside the historic St. Roch Tavern — one of New Orleans’s classic dive bars — El Caimán Gordo offers a rich tapestry of flavors under the guidance of chef Marc Bruckel. With a culinary career...
Perhaps you’ve wandered on Broadway Street late one night, tired and hungry and not entirely sober, and you’ve seen in the distance a beacon, a passing ship: the Flippin Birds Food Truck.
Flippin...
Olivia Rubell, Contributing Writer
• November 29, 2023
If you're anything like me, your entire TikTok page has been filled with videos of people trying the infamous Big Tex Chamoy Pickle Kits. Chamoy is a typical condiment found in Mexico, made from apricot,...
Tulane University’s perceived dearth of late-night dining options has frequently been the source of frustration among students. However, the sudden influx of student-run takeout businesses is poised...
New Orleans’ status as a major port city makes it a cradle for commerce in the Gulf of Mexico. Coffee beans are one of the many goods imported into the city by ship. In fact, the Port of New Orleans...
Ian Faul, Associate Arcade Editor
• April 26, 2023
It’s 10 a.m., and I’m sitting in the courtyard behind the Commons preparing to write this article when a mildly muddy, yet spicy smell catches my attention. No, there is nothing like it — it’s...
It’s no secret that Tulane University offers slim pickings in its dining experience. In a city full of great food, there seems to be none on campus. Although the university’s culinary offerings look...
In the heart of Uptown New Orleans, you may not have noticed the mysterious addition to Mexican cuisine. Secret Birria has been quietly operating since the beginning of November 2020 and is a casual taco...
Some people believe laughter is the best medicine, but I believe there is nothing a mimosa can’t cure. But, just like any medicinal treatment, mimosas have a few potential side effects: a gradual...
Faith McLean, Contributing Reporter
• September 29, 2021
From homemade traditional tamales, modern-style tapas, classic margaritas and Caribbean-inspired cocktails, New Orleans is bursting with Hispanic and Latinx restaurants, bars and taco stands for...
