As we all know, this has been a rough time for MANY of our local businesses. The restaurant industry in particular took a very hard hit having to pivot from dining in to take out and then back to a very limited type of dining in (some couldn’t make this…
Tired of cooking? Looking to feed you whole family with a take out meal? It can add up if you have several children and they all get their own kids’ meal. And if your kids are like mine, there’s no guarantee they’ll eat it anyway! Family meals to the rescue!…
The governor has officially shut down dining rooms across Louisiana but restaurants are still cooking and still offering food in a number of different ways. We’ve got a list here of places offering a way to keep social distance and get food for your family. I am linking directly to…
Attention: this list is for 2019. While I have done my best to verify all of these deals it does help to call ahead and make sure the are still participating when you are ready to go. If you’re looking for our regular Kids Eat Free list, that can be…
If you ask former south shore residents what new restaurant they’re excited about, they’ll invariably tell you Oak Oven. A fixture in River Ridge for many years now, Oak Oven is the kind of restaurant that’s difficult to find and a treasure when you do. It’s a modern update of…
The word is out–Popeyes had a great chicken sandwich but right now it’s sold out. Have no fear! While we all love Popeye’s, especially during parade season, there are actually a LOT of great chicken sandwiches on the Northshore that you can still check out. I surveyed the members of…
I was talking to a friend recently and asked what restaurants were on the top of her list to eat on the Northshore. Being a fellow foodie I figured she had a hidden little agenda she would share with me. Her response surprised me. She said, eh, if I want…
If there’s one thing people like to argue about in South Louisiana, it’s food. Whether it’s the best fried shrimp po boy or the best king cake, we can discuss, debate, and even yell as we defend our favorites. Since it’s hot outside, the writers of Northshore Parent decided to…
I love blue cheese. When I see something on the menu that has blue cheese in it I am immediately drawn to ordering that item. Something about the saltiness and tartness of blue cheese just makes me want more. Blue cheese doesn’t; even need to be the main focus of…
In Slidell, the trend in restaurants leans either to chains or Cajun/Creole faire for the local spots. This Uptown girl turned Slidellian is always on the hunt for some fabulous food, great wine and cocktails, and amazing service. My prayers were answered with the Wine Garden. The wine bar and…