As a young culinary student, Jackie Blanchard strolled the winding streets of Lag Yol, the tiny French town famous for cutlery. She passed store after store, all proudly proclaiming themselves as “Coutelier” which translates, “Knife Shop.” Today, Jackie and her partner, Brandt Cox have their own Coutelier, two actually one in New Orleans Riverbend area…

This week s show is, in a word, sensational. Join us as we delve into the many ways that our other four senses experience food. We begin in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. Their food photography exhibit, A Feast for the Eyes, runs the gamut from still lifes to the avant…

In May 2018, Dickie Brennan hosted Italian butcher, Dario Cecchini at his New Orleans steakhouse and Tableau on Jackson Square for a meaty and amazing demonstration of deliciousness. Dario s visit was prompted by the hospitality he d extended to Dickie s son, Richard III, during his apprenticeship in Panzano, a little village in Italy…

It s July in New Orleans, which means two things scorching temperatures and the hottest event in the spirits world Tales of the Cocktail On this week s show, we look at the annual summertime conference that brings the international cocktail scene to the Crescent City. We begin with Maggie Campbell, head distiller at Privateer…

For spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum, each whiskey bottle tells a story, and he s proven that idea by writing extensively on the subject. Noah is the Drink Food Senior Editor for The Daily Beast and the associate editor of the forthcoming book, The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. In this episode of…

For spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum, each whiskey bottle tells a story, and he s proven that idea by writing extensively on the subject. Noah is the Drink Food Senior Editor for The Daily Beast and the associate editor of the forthcoming book, The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. In this episode of…

On this week s show, we take a deep dive into the cuisine of our friends in the animal kingdom. We begin at the Audubon Zoo, where zookeepers forge a nurturing connection with each animal they care for especially at meal time. Curators Liz Wilson and Dominique Fleitas invite us along as they make their…

With Tales of the Cocktail 2018 right around the corner, on today s podcast, we ll meet one of the most inspirational cocktailians I ve ever encountered at Tales that s Kate Gerwin. Kate was the first American and first female Bols Around The World bartending champion. She and I discussed her illustrious career owning…

Every four years, World Cup fans join together in the spirit of international competition. On this week s show, we raise a glass to intercontinental camaraderie by tasting five exotic spirits produced across the globe. We begin our celebration the way they do in China, with a baijiu toast. American expat Derek Sandhaus introduces us…

From the cities to the swamps, Louisiana s Cajun Country is known for its food, culture, and joie de vivre. Author and blogger George Graham calls Acadiana home, and has made it his mission to preserve and promote Cajun and Creole culture through stories and recipes. He blogs about his food adventures weekly on AcadianaTable.com…