Food

We ordered 82 inches of Popeyes chicken for draft day; here’s what happened

By Mary Staes | June 20, 2019

The Wingspan Box is only available on draft day, because, you-know-who is coming to play for the Pelicans. And what New Orleans celebration doesn’t have Popeyes Chicken? None that I can think of wanting to attend.

NBA draft themed ‘Wingspan Box’ includes 82 inches of Popeyes wings (and 11 biscuits) 😱

By Mary Staes | June 19, 2019

Popeyes announced Wednesday it’ll be selling the Wingspan Box on draft day, and it measures in at a whopping 6 feet and 10 inches of chicken. 

ABV: War Streets Brewery // a two-fold Northside gem

By Aadam Soorma | June 18, 2019

Head up to the second floor at Bier’s Pub for a small batch collection of craft beers named after each of the Mexican War Streets.

Bywater Bakery steps up to honor Sucre’ wedding cake orders after closure

By Mary Staes | June 17, 2019

“To all the engaged couples effected by this abrupt shutdown, Bywater Bakery has your back.”

Brunchfaced: Wakin’ Bakin’ makes eating your veggies totally worth it

By Angelique Dyer | June 17, 2019

Wakin’ Bakin’ is one of those places you hit up when you’re looking for a full on breakfast – like the kind your mama or grandmama would cook on a Saturday morning

Sucré to close its doors after 13 years

By Mary Staes | June 17, 2019

An announcement made Monday morning by Sucre’s Board of Managers read that the confectionery would be closing after 13 years of business.

Polly’s Bywater Cafe on St. Claude is a Hidden Gem in Plain Sight

By Paula Echevarria | June 15, 2019

You can tell that the food here is made with care and love, and from that moment on you will have no other option than to return that
devotion.

A Sandwich with Mayor Peduto

By Boaz Frankel | June 14, 2019

We caught up with Mayor Bill Peduto at Tootie’s Famous Italian Beef in the Southside for a very Pittsburgh conversation over a sandwich.

ABV: Aurochs makes delicious beer // it happens to be gluten-free

By Aadam Soorma | June 11, 2019

Know someone who is medically required to follow a gluten-free diet? Aurochs makes sure you can (safely) take them out for a beer that EVERYONE will enjoy.

‘New Orleans gives life:’ Backatown Coffee is a modern boost in a historical, but changing, neighborhood

By Mary Staes | June 11, 2019

This isn’t your average coffee shop in any sense of the word. The high ceilings, light fixtures, furniture and every inch of the community space has been thought out.