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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Hal & Mal’s

Independent restaurants anchor a community. They tell the story of a town and its people much better than a slick chamber of commerce brochure. When I am traveling, I skip…

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Lessons Learned

…milkshake.” At the time I had zero experience working in a commercial kitchen, and can remember every time I heard someone order a milkshake, thinking “Isn’t there someone in this…

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Ten Things I’ve Learned Opening a Bakery

…business is stressful, complicated, and grueling. But there are so many moving parts to a restaurant, no matter how many foodservice establishments one has worked in— or opened— the concept…

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Finger Lickin’ (No) Good

…cup Paprika 1/4 cup Garlic Powder 2 Tbl Onion Powder 1 Tbl fresh ground black pepper 2 Tbl kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbl Creole…

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An Engagement to Remember

…Paul Prudhomme at Commander’s Palace in the 1970s and was his hand-picked sous chef to join him at K-Paul’s. He’s been serving excellence on a plate since 1986 in his…

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My week in 375 words or less

…was mild, fell in love with the city, my wife complained that she couldn’t get a good cup of coffee, I complained that we brought too much luggage, the kids…

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Look Who’s Coming To Dinner

…order.” “Who is the ‘best’ American rock-and-roll band of all-time?” “Name your top three restaurant meals.” The queries are endless. Everyone has an opinion about music and food and everyone…

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Donald Duck Orange Juice

…it comes to orange juice. It’s better than ever. Today I drink orange juice that comes from a carton. And I don’t even have to open the carton and make…

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American Cheese

…palettes are much more refined when it comes to cheese. The man of the house might be the one getting them to try pork cheeks, grouper throats, and rooster combs,…

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