The Absinthe Underground

From the height of its popularity in the 19th century to its modern revival, absinthe has a long and storied history. A favorite pastime of artists, writers, and bohemians, the spirit known as "the green fairy" was subject to a near global ban for nearly a century due to myths about its hallucinogenic effects. Even after those bans were lifted around the turn of the millennium, its wild and mysterious reputation remains. On this week's show, we delve into the mythical world of this once illicit elixir.

Alchohol, Bars, Cocktails, Book, Cocktail Book, Drink, History, SciencePoppy TookerNovember 9, 2024absinthe, Old Absinthe House, Evan Rail, The Absinthe Forger, Marielle Songy, Absinthe Frappé, Ted Breaux, Louisiana Eats, Poppy tookerComment

Witchful Thinking

Halloween season has arrived – that magical time when revelers across the country take to the streets disguised as ghosts, vampires, and witches. Here in Louisiana, of course, you'll find those kinds of spooky sightings all year round! On this week's Louisiana Eats, we've got all treats for you – and no tricks!

Bottoms Up Japanese Style

Japan may once have seemed like a world away, but the most delicious elements of Japanese food and drink culture have become increasingly embedded in our American psyche. On this week's show, we celebrate the complexity and craftsmanship of Japanese drinking culture.

Food, Alchohol, Dining, Drink, Book, Whisky, WhiskeyPoppy TookerOctober 19, 2024Christopher Pellegrini, Honkaku Spirits, The Shonchu Handbook, Stephen Lyman, The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks, Takamine Koji, Takamine Koji Whisky, Jackie Blanchard, SukebanComment

A Taste Of Fall

It's been a long, hot summer, but fall has finally arrived in Louisiana! As temperatures and humidity go down, the Bayou State comes alive with a colorful array of autumn events and festivals. On this week's show, we learn about the annual Abita Fall Fest and Oktoberfest celebrations on the Northshore. We also visit Kingfish Cider, the first taproom of any kind to open in Jefferson Parish.

Alchohol, Cocktails, Distillery, Drink, Festival, Food, Music, RestaurantPoppy TookerOctober 5, 2024Abita Brew Pub, Abita Fall Fest, Anthony Essaied, Jamie Foster, Northshore, Oktoberfest, Middendorf's, Kingfish Cider, Colleen KeoghComment

NOLA Scores Big

For those in the hospitality industry, there are few honors more prestigious than winning a James Beard Award. On this week's show, we celebrate the local 2024 winners and nominees. Ti Martin tells us about the party she hosted at Commander's Palace to recognize them. We also hear from mixologist extraordinaire, Chris Hannah and Chef Arvinder Vilkhu, along with his son, Ashwin, of Saffron Nola.

Ralph's On The Park? Ralph's On The Air!

Brennan's Restaurant on Royal Street is grander than ever – all thanks to the loving care of founder Owen Brennan's nephew, Ralph Brennan. Named one of the 20 most influential restaurant people in the country by Restaurant Business Magazine, Ralph runs some of the city's finest dining destinations. On this week's show, we sit down with Ralph Brennan himself to discuss his life in food.

Alchohol, Champagne, Dining, Drink, Food, RestaurantPoppy TookerSeptember 21, 2024Brennan's Restaurant, Brennan's, Brennan family, Ralph Brennan, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, Braithe Tidwell, Turtle Parade, Piper Heidsieck, Ryan HackerComment

The Doctors Are In

Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food." That line is just as true today as it was when the Greek physician said it 2,500 years ago. We know we are what we eat and drink, yet we don’t always consume what's best for our bodies, minds, or souls. On this week's show, we gather together three experts to examine the impact our diets, our cravings, and mental health have on our lives.

Alchohol, Bars, Book, Cookbooks, Dining, Food, Health, Science, DrinkPoppy TookerAugust 23, 2024Linda Shiue, Spicebox Kitchen; Eat Well and Be Healthy with Globally Inspired, Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, Dr. David Walllace, Dream House LoungeComment

Union, Justice, Cannabis

When the 2018 Federal Farm Bill was signed into law, repealing the nation's 82-year prohibition on hemp, Louisiana's legislature rapidly opened the door for a booming new industry here in our state. In just a few years, the hemp industry has grown to represent over $33 million in state commerce annually. On this week's show, we explore this fibrous cannabis plant and meet the people who are extracting it, infusing it, and serving it up at your favorite local bar.

Alchohol, THCPoppy TookerAugust 3, 2024Hemp, Paige Melancon, Louisiana Hemp Extractors, BakPak, Eric Becker, Ken Jackson, Napoleon House, Braithe Tidwell, Ralph Brennan Restaurant GroupComment

Olympic Spirits

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are officially underway. Athletes from more than 200 countries are gathered in Paris, looking to bring home the gold in everything from archery to water polo. On this week’s show, we raise a glass to international camaraderie by sampling spirits from across the globe.

Alchohol, Bars, Cocktails, Distillery, Drink, France, TravelPoppy TookerJuly 26, 2024Philip Duff, Count Eduardo Branca, Fernet Branca, Johnny Schuler, Pisco Porton, Alexandre Gabriel, Maison FerrandComment

An Acadiana Road Show

On this week’s show, we’re traveling through Acadiana to explore traditional and contemporary Cajun foodways. We begin with George Graham, who shares his obsession through stories of cooking in the region through his nationally recognized blog and book, Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the heart of Louisiana.

See You In Food Court

On this week's show, Louisiana Eats looks at the place where the law intersects with food and drink. The topic's not as dry as you might expect—especially when it comes to liquor and law!

Museum, Food, AlchoholPoppy TookerMay 30, 2020Louisiana Eats, Louisiana Eats!, Poppy Tooker, Philip Greene, Marine Corps, Pentagon, Museum of the American Cocktail, Southern Food and Beverage Museum, Liz Williams, absinthe, Ted BreauxComment

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