New Orleans. There is no place quite like it. So very swampy hot, so very strange. The food is delicious, the people are hospitable, and the cocktails are, well, ever-flowing. At least for five days out of the year. This year I decided to keep a running list of everything that I tasted inside of my little event program (yes-- I designed this handy item, wrapped in linen cover stock), which topped out around 50 cocktails. Am I proud? Well, yes, I suppose that I am. Not bad for five days.
And I remember every bit of it. Especially that invigorating shot of Lemon-Jalapeño infused Tito's Vodka. I love you, Tito's (and specifically Beth, Nicole, and Happy)! My very favorite food of the week was our dinner at Cochon. The ribs were possibly the best I've ever had -- nice vinegary bite and sweetness. And I can't forget the fried Alligator and the Mushroom Salad with fried Beef Jerky. Insane! Do NOT take your vegetarian friends. I also want to give a shout out to our equally memorable, rather epic, 4 hour meal that we shared with our friends from Tito's Vodka at Boucherie. Such a cute little place with wonderful, beautiful food.
But I'm now going to detox, seriously. I need salad and water.
