Showing posts with label foodie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label foodie. Show all posts

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Let the Fall Festivities begin -

Louisiana Gator Fest - Slidell
September marks the beginning of Alligator hunting season and as things get into high gear, there are a couple of great festivals to let those specialty hunters share their catch.  The first is this weekend at the Mandeville Trail head - Louisiana Gator Fest is in its 4th year and growing.  Come pass a good time with great food, try some gator balls,( no pun intended y'all) and gator sausage and dance the time away. 

Already have plans for this weekend?  Well the papa of gator festivals is held down by the banks of the Mighty Mississip under the Luling Bridge.  The Boutte Alligator Fest is the best!  The first taste of alligator was at this festival and I still drool over the memory of that first bite of gator burger. 

Stay tuned as the list of October festivals is not far behind and the list will have you rearranging the calendar for a trip! 

B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!

Friday, August 10, 2012

Soda Shop serving more than a scoop!

Olde Town Soda Shop - The Slidell Independent article here
 Olde Town Slidell, LA has had its battles in returning back to its pre-Katrina state, but slowly it is not only coming back but coming back better than before with neat cafe's and art galleries mixed in with antique and craft stores.  And of course there is the night scene too.  But one light blue building with its large picture window remained empty, with memories of Katrina painted on the exterior showing the level of the serge from Lake Pontchartrain and the destruction of all the equipment that the building contained. 

Lots of great memories were made in that building, celebrations of birthdays from children to grands, little league and much more.  I would imagine that there is not a local in Slidell that doesn't have a fond memory of a time spent there.  But it is time to celebrate again with another rebirth.  The much loved Olde Town Soda Shop has once again come alive after being wiped out by Hurricane Katrina in Aug. of 2005.

As of the beginning of August the place is alive with customers enjoying the sweet delights of Frank Jackson. This time around, Jackson has teamed up with Morris Hawkins and ACER (Addictions Counseling and Educational Resources) and what a team this has created.  Not only will the town be sweetened with the delights of Jackson, but the shop will be used as a job training site for clients that have been through the ACER program, introducing them back into the work place and establishing work ethics.

What a WIN - WIN for this town, these men and the positive approach to assist individuals.  I could not wait to get a scoop and to share this scoop with all of you.

Come on down the weather is just right for a Soda Shop delight, make some memories!


B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!

 Old Town Slidell Soda Shop on Urbanspoon

Monday, August 6, 2012

Get ready for FOODIE week in New Orleans

Time is drawing near to a fairly new tradition in New Orleans... 'We Live to Eat' Restaurant week is the week of September 10 - 16.  Many of the areas most loved restaurants are participating with 2 course lunches at $20 and 3 course dinners at $35.  Restaurants such as the famous 5 star Commanders Palace, and Galatoires; to the well known Court of Two Sisters and Pat O'Briens in the French Quarter.  You can't miss this opportunity to let your taste buds savor the flavors of some of New Orleans best.

For a complete list of participating restaurants go to: http://www.welivetoeatnola.com/restaurant-week/  - the list along with websites are listed at the bottom.  Each restaurant will feature a special menu for the week.

Bon Appetit

B&B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Best kept Secret - Youngs Steakhouse

 Since 1969 The Young family has placed a mark on Robert Blvd in Slidell, but that mark is invisible unless you know what you're looking for...  NO SIGN, never have yet the place is packed day in and day out, yes even in the days before GPS and Google Maps!  More on that in a minute!

First I should warn you to get a napkin because your mouth will be drooling by the time I am done!  Do you recall the first steak you ever had?  That moment of delight when your taste buds took in that wonderful flavor of the perfect steak. That mouth watering, melt in your mouth flavor only the best cut of meat can create, do you remember?

Well it's time to bring those memories back and create a new memory to surpass the present one.

There is a trick to find Young's with out a GPS, follow your nose to the office like building with all the cars to the side, parked under the trees.

The funny thing is that we lived within walking distance to this eatery for 10 years before we found out that it was the famous Youngs.  Ten years!

One more tidbit before you head on over there, while steaks are their niche (and what a niche it is) they have broadened their menu to include lobster and shrimp as well as some other seafood delights.

Of course there is no reason to worry you won't find it, just stay at Woodridge and we will be sure to direct you there.  Upon return, we know we will see the most satisfied face one could ever have. 


B and B's are a better way to stay, so while visiting Southeastern Louisiana, stay at Woodridge Bed and Breakfast - play hard, sleep well!
 Young's Restaurant on Urbanspoon

Friday, January 28, 2011

LETS EAT - Foodie Alert!!!

Seems as though my favorite dive is no longer a secret. Seems Guy Fieri of Food Network's Diner, Drive-ins and Dives has also heard of this little hole in the wall and now the world will know.

So here is the scoop, La Pines Cafe in Slidell "under the water tower" will be featured on Feb. 7 at 8:00pm Central Time.

I heard that Mike Murray whipped up a couple of his specialties for Guy: Mike's seafood gumbo is some of the best around, followed by a sloppy prime rib po-boy, you know the type that needs a dozen or so napkins on the side! Donna, the waitress said Guy's make-up artist kept trying to cut in to 'clean him up' during the shoot but Guy said 'the mess is part of the experience'!!! I'd have to agree!!!

Not sure what they had for desert but it wasn't my favorite, which is Mama Jim's Famous Fudge Pie... You gotta save some room for this is is yummy!

B and B's are a better way to stay, while visiting southeast Louisiana visit Woodridge Bed and Breakfast
Innkeeper Debbi

La. Pines Cafe on Urbanspoon