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An ode to bacon…

Jul 2

Posted by Tommy in Ingredients, tips, and restaurant news | 11 Comments

Raising Cane's sandwichInspired by the bacon episode of one of my favorite new shows, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, the Wife and I got to talking:  Is there anything in this world that bacon does not make better?  Is there anyone out there that has actually said to themselves, “man, this really should not have bacon on/in it?”  How do you answer someone when they ask what was the best you ever ate containing bacon? Praline bacon

Whether you’re talking about making an already monstrous Cuban that much more porkalicious, topping off the chicken finger on Texas toast with secret sauce sandwich that helps to turn the freshman 15 into the freshman 20 due to its addictiveness, or simply laying on plate crusted with a sugary glaze The Decadent Cubanmaking life just a little bit more enjoyable, bacon is the be-all end-all of culinary goodness.

So seriously, what’s the best thing you ever ate with bacon on it or in it?  And if one of you actually found a dish that bacon actually brought down a notch, go ahead and comment, but I’m plugging my ears after wiping the bacon grease off my fingers.

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And you thought your po boy was overstuffed…

Jun 16

Posted by Tommy in Acadiana restaurant | 1 Comment

The Decadent Cuban A friend of mine from law school suggested that I get myself to Crawfish Corner in Opelousas for one of their Cuban sandwiches (I know, you’re thinking there is no WAY that thing to the left is a Cuban) so I finally mustered up the courage and the room in my belly for their “Decadent Cuban.”

Let me tell you, I was forewarned, but it still did not fully prepare me for this beast. Roasted stuffed pork, smoked ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, mustard, and FRIED dill pickles.

When I finally stopped laughing at the ridiculousness of the po boy and got down to eating it, I only made it halfway through before calling it quits. What a glorious half it was though!

By the way, my diet started today…again.

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A suggestion for the guy and his dog that sell chicken fingers

Apr 24

Posted by Tommy in Baton Rouge restaurant | 1 Comment

If you’ve been following us for a while (i.e. all two months of our existence), you know that we’ve already unveiled what we think is “the secret” to Cane’s sauce.   It’s been a while since I’ve had the guilty pleasure of eating at one of these fine establishments, but on a late night excursion some time ago, a friend of mine “dragged” the Wife and I through the drive-thru.

A couple of minutes later, we had arrived back at his place where we also came across some bacon (his fiancee is renowned for her skill cooking the swinish slices).   It was a no brainer… seconds later I had what was one of the most divine late night delicacies I have ever come across.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so maybe this picture will pop back into your brain when you wake up this weekend after a long day of having a bit too much fun at Jazzfest or Festival International.

In the meanwhile I hope Mr. Graves and his crew take a long hard look at this photo and realize it IS (or in my view should be) the next big thing.

Let the drooling begin…

Raising Cane's sandwich

Seriously, if was going to an LSU game one day and the sign at the College Drive location said “Get a Cajun Foodie TODAY!” promoting this combination, I just might have re-enroll at LSU for another degree.  Hello post-doctorate student 15!

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Elizabeth’s Restaurant in the Bywater area of New Orleans

Mar 21

Posted by Tommy in New Orleans restaurant | No Comments

Eat here or we both go hungry!Elizabeth’s Restaurant is a funky little shack in the Bywater area of New Orleans serving up some great food and a lot of taglines. Walking up to the front door, you’re greeted with one of them; “Eat here or we both go hungry” is drawn on the side of the building luring people in. If the art doesn’t get you though, maybe their menus will, starting with what is arguably one of the most talked-about appetizers these days – praline bacon!

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