A report from our Thanksgiving Day 2019.

The last generation of descendants, ever - faithful stewards of the Manale legacy, left this local institution in capable and loving hands.

Christmas 2019 is itself wrapped.

All alone and left to private thoughts, they turned to wonder, and gratitude, and a deep appreciation for a beautiful night.

Last few days for the season's special dinners. Here's a good one.

Very newly opened, so still working out the kinks, Cafe Normandie is worth a visit.

An old stalwart seafood house for Slidell, a nice new one for West St. Tammany.

This old favorite is still a favorite for an enthusiastic clientele of regulars.

The new Acropolis adds an interesting cuisine to the Freret corridor.

The old Italian restaurant is straight from the past. Is that so bad?