“TRENDS: Food (and traveling for food) in 2010″
La Petite Grocery, New Orleans — Abita root beer braised short ribs — accompanied, right or wrong, with a French 75 cocktail. The young chef, Justin Devillier and his wife Mia Freiberger are breathing new life into the already charming space, running it more like a family business. I can’t wait to go back.
“Restaurants Worth the Money: Southeast”Uptown regulars keep most of the red leather banquettes warm in this handsomely recast corner grocery store. More than half the menu changes regularly, taking advantage of abundant local produce, seafood, and game, but you’ll likely find dishes such as roasted quail stuffed with boudin and black drum topped with a blue crab beignet, as well as tangy goat cheese desserts, served with whatever fruits are in season.
“7th ANNUAL CHEFS TO WATCH AWARDS”
New Orleans — Louisiana Cookin’ magazine is pleased to announce its 7th annual Chefs to
Watch awards. The award honors and highlights five young chefs who have been in their current
position for less than five years and are producing menus and preparing dishes that are fresh, innovative takes on traditional Louisiana ingredients and cuisine.
A happy balance between a neighborhood spot you could revisit every week and a seriously ambitious restaurant, this place in the Uptown neighborhood really is in a former grocery store.
The Times Picayune
“Six chefs to watch: Justin Devillier”
