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Andrew Marin
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restaurants, bars, hotels. chef. food and cocktail writer. gonzaga eagle. chino’s human. dolce & gabbana. lobster papí.
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烧鹅 Roast Goose
Traditional Roast Goose at a Cantonese Dim Sum Restaurant on a glass lazy susan with chili oil and assorted Chinese dishes in background
December 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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RIP James Ransone. Spent a day with him working on season 2 of Treme, pretending to cook at Momofuku. He was quirky and funny and kind.
actor James Ransone, in a white t-shirt in a series of black-and-white portraits capturing different expressions
December 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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ちらし寿司
chirashi sushi
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Almusal
Breakfast / an overhead shot of classic Pampangan Tocino and sunny side up eggs / mga itlog
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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ผัดไทยกุ้งมังกร Lobster Pad Thai
หางกุ้งมังกรเสิร์ฟพร้อมเปลือกวางบนเส้นผัดไทยแบบดั้งเดิม ผสมกับเนื้อกุ้งมังกรสับ / A lobster tail butterflied and served piggyback on its shell on top of classic, authentic pad thai noodles mixed with chopped lobster claw and knuckle meat with all the traditional garnishes and accoutrements
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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“Tea” Time before Réveillon
Tara Tolford, beautiful in a red dress, sits at a table (with hot cocktails in teacups, one garnished with a candy cane) by the bookshelf banquette in the lobby of the Virgin Hotel during their Merry Little Tea Time Christmas celebration.
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Tinned fish setup of the week is Littleneck Clams with Confit Garlic and Chile de Árbol in Olive Oil. They're my personal favorite of our tinned fish selection. The clams are single-origin from Cherrystone in Cape Charles, Virginia and tinned by our friends at Island Creek.
On a bamboo wooden tray, on branded red and white parchment paper: an open can of Island Creek Littleneck Clams with confit garlic and chili in extra virgin olive oil, slices of dong phuong brioche bread buns toasted in Plugra clarified butter, pickled red onions, candied jalapenos, garlic lemon dip, cornichons/gherkins, a sliced lemon wedge partially dipped in Old Bay Chesapeake crab seasoning, and edible poppy flowers... The Nell Shell lobster roll and seafood popup on Magazine St
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Today’s my last Nell Shell shift for the holiday season. I’ll be at 3511 Magazine from 11-3 today. Come put me in the weeds.
On a stainless steel kitchen counter, aluminum trays hold bamboo boats on branded parchment paper. Inside, toasted Dong Phuong brioche sandwich buns filled with a quarter pound of Maine Lobster claw and knuckle meat — one boiled and tossed with a Hellmann’s mayonnaise and a fresh lemon juice dressing, one butter-poached in Plugra clarified drawn butter— garnished with fresh chives and edible flowers. Sliced fresh lemon wedges partially dipped in Old Bay Chesapeake crab seasoning. The Nell Shell lobster roll and seafood popup. 🦞
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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peppermint mocha szn
a white mug of an espresso drink with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies in a Christmas/holiday decorated coffeeshop on Magazine St in New Orleans
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Thank you Jackie and the Sukeban team for hosting our Nell Shell collab tonight. We had a wonderful time with y’all.
今夜のネル・シェルとのコラボを主催してくれたジャッキーとスケバンチームに感謝します。皆さんと素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。A man’s hand holds a sushi hand roll filled with Maine Lobster poached in dashi broth, sushi rice, kaluga caviar, cucumber, takuan, tsukudani, and chives over a ceramic Japanese ceramic plate on a stainless steel counter. ステンレス製のカウンターに置かれた日本の陶器の皿の上に、男性が手巻き寿司を手に持っています。寿司には出汁で茹でたメインロブスター、寿司飯、カルーガキャビア、キュウリ、タクアン、佃煮、チャイブが挟まれています。
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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Bosc Pear Cobbler… aged rum, oloroso sherry, pear, sesame, drambuie, lemon #Emerils
on the wine bar of Emeril’s Restaurant, his flagship at 800 Tchoupitoulas St in New Orleans… a jerez cocktail on pebble ice garnished with a dehydrated pear, thyme sprigs, two star anise pods at NOLA’s first and only two Michelin Star Restaurant ⚜️
December 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Seafood Gumbo with carolina gold rice to combat the cold weather #Emerils
A spoon lifts a dark gumbo, garnished with chives, out of an elegant white cup. In background, a wide glass of Pinot Noir and cocktail ingredients at the wine bar of Emeril’s Restaurant, his flagship at 800 Tchoupitoulas St in New Orleans
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Tinned fish setup of the week is wild-caught Atlantic Sardines with Hot Pepper in Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Fishwife
On a bamboo wooden tray, on branded red and white parchment paper: an open can of Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co Wild-Caught Northeast Atlantic Sardines with Hot Peppers with hot pepper in 100% Spanish extra virgin olive oil, slices of dong phuong brioche bread buns toasted in Plugra clarified butter, pickled red onions, candied jalapenos, garlic lemon dip, cornichons/gherkins, a sliced lemon wedge partially dipped in Old Bay Chesapeake crab seasoning, and edible flowers... The Nell Shell lobster roll and seafood popup on Magazine St
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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I’ll be at The Nell Shell from 11 to 3 today at 3511 Magazine. And yes, it’s bisque weather.
On a stainless steel kitchen counter, aluminum trays hold bamboo boats on branded parchment paper. Inside, toasted Dong Phuong brioche sandwich buns filled with a quarter pound of Maine Lobster claw and knuckle meat — one boiled and tossed with a Hellmann’s mayonnaise and a fresh lemon juice dressing, one butter-poached in Plugra clarified drawn butter— garnished with fresh chives and edible flowers. Sliced fresh lemon wedges partially dipped in Old Bay Chesapeake crab seasoning. The Nell Shell lobster roll and seafood popup. 🦞
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Purple Reign — grappa di barbera, ube, plantain oleo, lime #Dovetail
a tropical fruity and fragrant clarified cocktail in a short old fashioned glass with a large ice cube and orange peel, lit by candlelight on a green marble bar on the edge of French Quarter of New Orleans
December 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Morning cup
An overheard shot of a classic caffe latte in a blue mug on a white, circular side table
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Martini d'Orléans — Italicus, Manzanilla Sherry, Lustau Vermut Blanco #Dovetail
a low-proof, herbaceous, thrown Jerez Martini with bergamot liqueur and white vermouth, garnished with an olive and an orange peel, and lit by neon lights on a green marble bar on the edge of French Quarter of New Orleans Un martini de Jerez de baja graduación, herbáceo y arrojado con licor de bergamota y vermut blanco, adornado con una aceituna y una cáscara de naranja, e iluminado por luces de neón en una barra de mármol verde en el borde del Barrio Francés de Nueva Orleans.
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Grasshopper Blanco… ‘tis the season #curenola
An icy, holiday cocktail made of Blanco Tequila, White Crème de Cacao, White Crème de Menthe, Heavy Cream and fresh Mint Leaves on the wooden bar of Cure New Orleans. Customers smile in background.
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Cold Brew, biscoff syrup #CaféBonAmi
a glass of cold brew iced coffee on the wooden counter of a New Orleans coffeeshop
November 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Autumnal negroni situation #curenola
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Tinned fish setup of the week is (staff favorite!) single-origin razor clams from Island Creek… #TheNellShell
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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The Nell Shell is open from 11 to 3 today at 3511 Magazine
On a stainless steel kitchen counter, aluminum trays hold bamboo boats on branded parchment paper. Inside, toasted Dong Phuong brioche sandwich buns filled with a quarter pound of Maine Lobster claw and knuckle meat — one boiled and tossed with a Hellmann’s mayonnaise and a fresh lemon juice dressing, one butter-poached in Plugra clarified drawn butter— garnished with fresh chives and edible flowers. Sliced fresh lemon wedges partially dipped in Old Bay Chesapeake crab seasoning. The Nell Shell lobster roll and seafood popup. 🦞
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Amor Fati— cap corse, honeydew, lemon, mint, salt, cava #Sylvain
on the "too dark, too loud" copper bar of Sylvain in the New Orleans French Quarter, a refreshing, icy cocktail in a wine glass garnished with a lemon wheel and lit by a single votive candle
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Amor Fati— cap corse, honeydew, lemon, mint, salt, cava #Sylvain
on the "too dark, too loud" copper bar of Sylvain in the New Orleans French Quarter, a refreshing, icy cocktail in a wine glass garnished with a lemon wheel and lit by a single votive candle
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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I often ask chefs what their favorite “less famous” dish is. Jack says Panéed Venison with cracked black pepper country gravy doesn’t get enough love.

“A wonderful not-too-gamey flavor and mushrooms in the gravy. Pairs excellently with a side of mashed potatoes.”

#Jacquesimos
A large country fried venison cutlet garnished with sliced green onions atop a steak knife and white gravy on a large white plate on a colorful tablecloth. In background, glassware, plates of spinach salad, and plates of corn maque choux, smashed potatoes, and mashed sweet potatoes.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM