Tag Archives: regional fare

What’s Duckna? A Caribbean St. Patrick’s Day Treat

I had the wonderful and  exciting pleasure of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies.  Montserrat is the only country besides Ireland to celebrate March 17th as a national holiday.  The day commemorates the Irish, English and African immigrants and their heritage. Cheers to all!

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New Orleans Po’Boys

Restaurant Review: Johnny’s Po-Boys

Every year I go to Nawlin’s for Mardi Gras and every year I eat a po’boy or two…or three.  This year girlfriend Chris and I found ourselves outside Johnny’s Po-Boys.  You know when a line extends out the door and into the street, the food inside must be good. 

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Georgia Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil

I don’t do raw oysters. I suppose…if you added a large dollop of cocktail sauce and bribed me, I might be able to get one down—but I’m just not into slimey food. However, I recently tasted a roasted oyster and well, that’s a different story.  I’ve added a new sensation to my repotoire. Captain Andy Hill made a succulent, savory concoction with roasted oysters, melted cheese, bacon bits and jalapeños.  They had me asking for seconds…and thirds.

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