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NOLA Eats’ Second Annual King Cake Tasting Party

Leslie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:41:57 +0000

So, you may have heard that the NOLA Eats gang had a king cake tasting party last year. We’re doing it again and this time, it’s bigger and better!

What: NOLA EATS’ Second Annual King Cake Party

When: Saturday, February 6, 7:00-9:00 PM

Where: Craig Tracy – Painted Alive Gallery, 827 Royal Street, New Orleans, 70116

Come for the king cake and coffee, stay for the door prizes and giveaways! Special and HUGE thanks to our generous friends at Sucré, G.I. Jane’s General Store, Creole Creamery, La Divina Gelateria, MyPunchbowl.com, Republic New Orleans, Capdeville, LePhare, Cake Café, Z’otz Café, Spa Atlantis and, of course, Craig Tracy.

RSVP is not necessary, but if you’re pretty certain you will be attending, give me a little wave in the comments section to help me plan accordingly. I want to make sure there’s enough sweets to go around. Hope to see you there!

Graphic design by long-time member, friend and artist/designer Windi Sebren

The Roosevelt Hotel’s Waldorf Wonderland and Teddy’s Café

Leslie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:55:36 +0000

Last weekend, we took the kids to check out The Roosevelt Hotel’s lobby, all decked out for the holidays. A tradition that began in the 1940s is back after a few year-long hiatus, but much more elegant than I recall it being. After strolling under the white birch trees, shiny baubles and twinkling lights, we stepped into Teddy’s Café, which had a mostly edible train table and village on display. I had to tell our four-year-old that the chocolates and candies were sprayed with a preservative that would make him sick if he ate any of it, just so that half the display wouldn’t disappear. When a lady was watching my seemingly innocent child gaze in wonder, she asked him if he liked it. He replied with, “Yes, but it’s poison.” I am not certain what she thought about that, because she promptly walked away. Happy holidays, lady!

The mood was perfectly set for an early holiday event, but I did have one issue with Teddy’s, and since this is a food blog, I will share it with you. While the adults’ coffees were good and the children’s hot chocolates very delicious, I was a bit disappointed that beverages were served in paper cups. So much attention has been paid to the decor and furnishings that paper cups just do not fit in. Teddy’s Café is the type of place I would like to hold a hot cup to sip from and warm my hands after a brisk walk from work. Instead, I had to suggest that my children’s hot chocolate be double-cupped, since they were out of those little cardboard hand protectors. No one wants to drink hot chocolate from a covered paper cup. How are you supposed to get to the whipped cream?

The desserts we ordered were fine, with my husband’s espresso slice o’ heaven being the clear winner. I have previously enjoyed some of their artisan chocolates and they were quite good, especially for the price.

If you haven’t had the chance to visit The Roosevelt Hotel or are a long-distance reader, please enjoy these pictures I took. I am still experimenting with the different features on my camera, but these are some of the better shots.

The Roosevelt Hotel

123 Baronne Street
New Orleans, 70112-2303
(504) 648-1200
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NOLA Eats Presents Miss Malaprop’s Handmade Home Shopping Party

Leslie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:01 +0000

Please join me in a unique and eco-friendly shopping experience Thursday, November 19, 7:30 – 9:00 PM at The Orange Couch. Featured on TrendHunter.com, Miss Malaprop’s Handmade Home Shopping Party is presented by Mallory Whitfield, local blogger, writer and promoter of all things sustainable. Mallory will showcase handmade crafts, accessories, clothing and personal goods from local and national indie artisans. By special request, guest artist Tressa Procter-King of Flambeaux Design Company will also be participating.

Enjoy one of The Orange Couch’s specialty coffees or a fine pastry in their retro-chic space while shopping and socializing in a chill environment. The first 10 guests in the door will be placed in a drawing for a $25 Shop Credit with Miss Malaprop. Invitations are limited, so please RSVP here for this event.

More info? Check out:
http://MissMalaprop.com
http://TheOrangeCouchCoffee.com

The Orange Couch

2339 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 267-7327