New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on what the city's robust dining scene of independent restaurants brings us in tense times.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on what we get when we bring hospitality to the place where we seek it out, and what that's never been more important than now.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on how restaurants prized for their continuity and history have changed to get through the pandemic's chapter of history.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on why new restaurants continue to open even through historic hard times for the business.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on why in a summer of unlike any other, local restaurants are turning to a familiar playbook to get through.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on a new Haitian restaurant that is showing a different take on Creole flavor.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on the what the varied pace of return for restaurants says about this stage of the pandemic.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on a new food hall inside a historic grocery store aimed at serving more than just quick, healthy meals.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on lessons from the pandemic brought through a Louisiana crawfish boil.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty on how the flavors, feel and smells around pre-game tailgate resonate now after more than a year in pandemic mode.