Monthly Archives: August 2015

Louisiana Daily Photo: Unifiers Soul Brothers Used Tire Shop

Posted on August 12, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

If you like a strong political ideology from your used tire shop then Unifiers on Claiborne Avenue in the 7th Ward could provide a good fit. The outside walls of the business are covered with some of the best outsider … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown

Posted on August 11, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

I spotted this fire chief up in St Tammany Parish at the big Red Beans and Rice Cook-off held once per year in Covington. We ate like kings and may have prevented a suicide or two as money generated at … Continue reading →

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On The Road With RL Reeves Jr: Abear’s Cafe In Houma, Louisiana

Posted on August 10, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

Abear’s Cafe is Cajun country cooking of the highest order. Seated in Houma, Louisiana, the old, wood-frame building that houses the eatery was constructed in 1922 to be the home of S.E Gaidry and his wife Louise. The Gaidry’s went … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: The Good Life Is Over

Posted on August 9, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

I photographed this boat in a little bayou off Chef Menteur Pass just down the road a piece from Fort Macomb. For some unlucky boat owner, the good life is over.

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Tony’s Historical Parakeet In Chocolate City

Posted on August 7, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

Tony’s Historical Parakeet in Chocolate City is undergoing renovations but the nice man who answered the phone when I called assured me they would be back open next weekend. I’m really looking forward to hanging out in this bar. Tony’s … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: The Jolly Inn

Posted on August 6, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

Werlien Prosperie and his daughter Sonia McNamara opened Jolly Inn in Houma 15 years ago. Since then the Cajun dance hall and restaurant has served as a beacon for folks in south Louisiana who like to get drunk, dance to … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: One Of The Finest Hamburgers In Louisiana

Posted on August 5, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

I took a trip up to Old Rail Brewing in Mandeville back in the Spring. It was a field trip of sorts, researching southern Louisiana breweries and trying to establish a hierarchy of local craft beer. We’re 15 years behind … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Dreaming Of The Four Seasons In New Orleans

Posted on August 4, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

My final meal in Austin, Texas was at Four Seasons. My final cup of coffee on my last trip across Istanbul was at Four Seasons. And I’ll be there on day one when Four Seasons opens for business in New … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Big Tasty Restaurant And Bar aka Restaurante Telamar

Posted on August 3, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

Big Tasty Restaurant And Bar aka Restaurante Telamar is one of the few eateries in New Orleans that offers barbecue Iguana. A platillo will set you back $25 and I can not offer a review as I’ve never managed to … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Man Of God

Posted on August 2, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

Saint Mark’s Methodist Church on the edge of the Vieux Carre. I was hanging out with Al “Carnival Time” Johnson and waiting for Zulu to show up so we could second line to the US Mint when I took this … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Daily Photo: Teenage Girl In St. Charles Parish

Posted on August 1, 2015 by RL Reeves Jr

I bought a memorably bad po boy off this young lady back in June. It’s part and parcel of the job when you’re traveling around Louisiana on a quest to eat 500 po boys. When she asked me if I … Continue reading →

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