Visiting New Orleans? Now you can sample some of its best tastes, before you leave the airport1/16/2013 ![]() Eating at N.O. airport is now an experience. By: Alex Templer - MSTv Correspondent Its been a bit of a confusing issue for over a decade. New Orleans - err, I mean Louis Armstrong International Airport, has been the main source of debarkation for visitors to the Crescent city since 1946. But, despite having the atypical decor you'd expect to see at a "New Orleans" airport, the food sold there was not a good representation of what visitors would get within the city limits. (The airport is 2 cities and a parish away from the city of New Orleans) To be honest, the food options just sucked. But, not anymore.. As usual, money is the wheel that drives change; especially in New Orleans. Tourism dollars reign supreme as several all-new restaurants will be opening for business in the airport this month. Of course, this is another part of the plan to give the city a slight makeover in light of this year's Superbowl. In an effort to make lives of travelers, to, through and from the city, a little easier, all new airport restaurants will be serving from 5 a.m. to perhaps 8 p.m. In addition, most will offer breakfast. ![]() If you don't want haute N.O. cusine, go lucky dog! Also, item prices at all the eateries are, for the most part, reasonable. Of the prices listed, it seems that a $16 rib-eye steak at Dooky Chase’s new place clocked in as the most expensive entree. If you want some good-ole jambalaya, Zatarain’s Kitchen in Concourse B, has the chicken and sausage variety for only $6.99. Or get their signature big shrimp remoulade salad for $9.99. In addition to Miss Leah celebrating her 90th birthday last weekend, the 1st Dooky Chase "franchise" restaurant has gained a great spot for those newcomers to the city. So, those unfamiliar with her stuffed shrimp, gumbo or shrimp Creole, will be in for a taste and olfactory treat, while waiting for their flight. The restaurant will be run by chef Leah Chase’s grandson. Chase, who attended an airport press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 15, in her signature red chef’s jacket, was succinct about why she considered opening at Armstrong International. “The airport is so important for the image of the city,” she said. “We have to improve it. And if you take a sandwich in a bag that says Dooky Chase’s on it, and you board a plane, it can go around the world. ![]() An example of the new offerings Wanna know about the new and improved food for N.O airport?: Copeland’s Cheesecake Scoop Café Concourse D A new concept from the Copeland family, it will serve sandwiches, wraps and fare familiar to fans of Copeland’s other restaurants, such as the spinach and artichoke dip. Dooky Chase’s Concourse C The restaurant will offer a sampling of the fare that made Dooky Chase’s famous, including the Creole gumbo, fried chicken, stewed okra and collard greens. L.P. Bistro Concourse B Strawberry and spinach salad, dill cucumber salad, pesto chicken sandwich and other light fare are some of the offerings at this bakery and cafe. Wow Café and Wingery Concourse D Wings, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items and wraps make up the menu. Ye Olde College Inn Concourse D An oysters havarti and bacon po-boy, smoked gouda grits, fried green tomatoes, slow cooked pork medallions and other College Inn favorites have made it to the restaurant's new airport outpost. Zatarain’s Kitchen Concourse B The restaurant serves jamabalaya, red beans and rice and other local staples you’d expect from the Zatarain’s brand.
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![]() Alcohol in South Korea All bars and local night establishments are filled to the brim with things you have seen in all other places like Jack Daniels and Jagermeister. However you may spy a little green bottle with Korean writing on it and you may ask what is that? It's called Soju, my friends or 소주 for the Hangil inclined (Korean Language). Soju is a spirit primarily made from rice, barley, potatoes or tapioca and has an average alcohol content of 20% ABV however there are some brands of Andong Soju that are upward of 45% ABV. None the less, they will both get the job done. Soju has a taste very similar to vodka but it is slightly sweeter and easier to consume by itself. Now we get to the matter of cost and availability; however rest assured the answer will be qiute positive. Soju is available all over South Korea from the local convenience store for 1,000 Won = roughly $1 or in a restaurant for 3,000 Won =$3. So these adult treats certainly won't set you back any considerable amount. It alco mixes quite well with beer, cider, and energy drinks. Soju has been around since the 13th century and shows no signs of going anywhere anytime soon. So when you get the chance come on down to the Republic of South Korea and have a shot of deliciousness. Jude Falcon |