My Summer Eating List

With temps climbing into the 90's Summertime is officially upon us. I thought this year I'd create a list of food & drink that will make the long hot months a little more enjoyable. I'm going to try to consume all of these things before September:

• Artichoke Salad, Pizza and a pitcher of Root Beer at Pizza Man in Covington
• BBQ at the Joint
• Cochon du Lait at Cochon
• Breakfast at Elizabeth’s
• Bun & Jasmine Iced Tea at the original Pho Tau Bay on the WB
• Burger & a Monsoon at Port of Call
• Cuban Sandwich and Jalitos at Vazquez in Covington
• Dinner at Dick & Jenny’s
• Ferdie Po-Boy at Bear’s in Covington
• Giro Plate and a Lebanese Iced Tea at Mona's
• Happy Hour cocktails & appetizers at the Marigny Brasserie
• Lunch buffet at Taj Mahal
• Mojitos at the Bridge Lounge
• Muffaletta from Central
• Oyster Po-Boy at Domilise’s
• Pate Maison and a bottle of Casa Santa Maria at Etoile in Covington
• Plat du Mer and a nice bottle of white wine at Bourbon House
• Pimm’s Cup at Napoleon House
• Reuben Sandwich from Stanley!
• Roast Beef Po-Boy at Parkway Bakery
• Samosas & Pakoras at Salt n’ Pepper’s before a movie
• Seafood Platter and a Barq’s at R&O’s
• Tacos at Taqueria Sanchez or any of the other Taco Trucks around the city
• Tapas lunch at Rio Mar
• Vino Blanco at Bacchanal on a Sunday Evening
• Whatever Tuscan delights are on the menu at Del Porto in Covington
• Whatever our gift certificate + $100 will buy us at Antoine’s

It's a pretty good mix of old favorites and spots I've been wanting to try. I was also sure to include lots of places in Covington as I'm sure I'll be spending lots of time evacuated or just chilling out there this summer. If you are interested in joining me for any of these or have any other suggestions let me know.

Comments

[shanna]

Jonah, I'm always so glad when you make these lists. These treats will be exciting, can't wait!

[jaime]

please skip the pate maison at etoile. it was near inedible when i went in october.

[hannah]

man, it's like ten degrees and rainy here...i want summer and iced coffee! and no more schnitzel! wearing your winter jacket in june just isn't right.

[rose]

i am looking forward to jackfruit and coconut bubble tea from frosty's, mussels and salad tropical from crepe nanou and various surprising combinations at creole creamery.

[shanna]

Yes Rose, Creole Creamery! Can't wait.

[CHOMPS]

Man you should have added grilled redfish that I cooked up yesterday. Man it was awesome.

[ryan]

Have you heard of the indian restaurant on Canal? Its on a second story and its supposed to be great. I think its the old tandoori chicken place from metry which if I remember correctly was good. The idea of eating indian overlooking Canal st. is appealing enough to get me curious.

[admiral dewy wilkins]

something from acme, or the camellia grill perhaps?

[Jonah]

Sadly, Camellia Grill is still out of commission and I haven't heard anything about them reopening. Here's a heartbreaking story about it. I would love to have one of their waffles followed by a slice of pecan pie. Also, I'm not a big Acme fan. I prefer Casamento's for oysters.