Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

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Palace Cafe: The Flavor of New Orleans

by The Red Streetcar October 21, 2010 Food

Located on Canal Street in the historic and beautiful Werlein building, home of the old Werlein’s music store, Palace Cafe sits right on the line between the old-line French Quarter and the more recent business district. This situs between the old and the new is a reflection of the city itself: reaching for the future while honoring and remembering its …

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Ralph’s on The Park: Fine Dining in the Oaks

by The Red Streetcar September 17, 2010 Food

The Brennan Family is synonymous with fine New Orleans dining. Out of the various members of this amazing family comes Commander’s Palace, Cafe Adelaide, Brennan’s, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse and Palace Cafe to name just a few of their many distinguished restaurants. Ralph Brennan gives us Bacco, Red Fish Grill and our favorite, Ralph’s on the Park. Ralph’s, like the name …

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Champion Football Deserves Champion Food

by The Red Streetcar August 20, 2010 Events

When the New Orleans Saints’ 2010 home season begins on Saturday, things will be more different than ever before. First, the Saints are reigning Superbowl Champions, the Dome will have a brand new gold exterior and Phase I of Champions Square will be complete. “Great,” you say, “but what does this have to do with food?” This has everything to …

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Crescent City Steakhouse: True New Orleans Cuisine

by The Red Streetcar August 13, 2010 Food

When you ask people to describe New Orleans cuisine, you’ll likely get a number of varying descriptions, creole, Cajun, Southern, to name a few–none that include “steakhouse.” Well, all those people are wrong, sort of. New Orleans has a great history of steakhouses, Charlie’s (opened 1932), Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (opened 1927) and Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse (opened 1998). A personal favorite …

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SoFAB: Tailgating for a Cause

by The Red Streetcar July 28, 2010 Events

One often unappreciated aspect of New Orleans culture is the opportunity to be charitable by doing nothing more than eating, drinking and enjoying yourself.  One such upcoming opportunity is the annual Southern Food and Beverage Museum Gala.  Local chefs and athletes have teamed together with the Southern Food and Beverage Museum to help research and combat the effects of the Gulf …

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