OMFG. How many small birds does it take to make New Orleans gumbo great? Two apparently. That’s why in this gumbo the pheasant flies with the quail – a fabulous pairing. Together they combine to help your entire being take flight. Or for others maybe a quick nap behind a Jazz Fest food court trash can. This is really filling ... Read More »
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French Quarter’s Oceana Grill serves up tsunami sauce crab cakes
The French Quarter’s Oceana Grill is smack on Bourbon and Conti Streets, so much easier to find than say Adolfo’s on Frenchman Street. The restaurant also fits nicely into several Krewe d’Agave core criteria. They pour Bloody Marys (pretty good ones) and they serve their entire dinner menu until 1am, right when we need a righteous feed. On its Oceana ... Read More »
Adolfo’s on Frenchman Street fit for a Queen
It would be easy to miss Adolfo’s on Frenchman Street, tucked away above the cosy Apple Bar. Just make sure you don’t walk on by and miss a culinary treat of a lifetime. Krewe d’Agave was basking in a pure 100% blue agave glow so taking in the relaxed sounds at Apple Bar suited us perfectly. Adolfo’s is small, funky ... Read More »
Jazz Fest Krewes protest $12 Soft Shell Crab Po Boys
One of this fork’s all time favourites – Soft Shell Crab Po Boys – cost US$ 12 at Jazz Fest 2014. $12 bucks! There I said it and I’m over it. First year it was $5. Some Krewe d’Agave old timers will probably mumble a yarn about how it was only $2.50 the first year they attended Jazz Fest. But this ... Read More »
Jazz Fest 2014 hangover cure
By She Dog New Orleans Jazz Fest and Krewe d’Agave veterans know a stiff Blood Mary is the first order of daily business. Most participants have likely been out late partying, or hanging by the French Quarter Suites swimming pool consuming copious amounts of quality tequila with Krewe d’Agave. So while Running Fork’s world famous Bloody Mary might take the ... Read More »