I think you’d have to be living in a dream world if your coronavirus concerns weren’t BOTH physical and fiscal, in that order. The idea of “old people sacrificing themselves so younger people will have an economy” is so idiotic it’s hard to believe anyone would actually say that. But that’s precisely what the lieutenant governor of Texas proposed.
Human life comes first. But what happens next? What does New Orleans look like after this surreal madness is over? That’s what we talked with Ian McNulty, the food critic for The Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, this morning as it relates to restaurants.
New Orleans’ restaurants aren’t just the lifeblood of the economy; they’re in our blood and part of our DNA. We don’t eat to live here; we live to eat and share not just the food but the camaraderie that goes with the meal. That time spent with family and friends is as an ingredient that is as important to our lifestyle and culture as is a roux to a good gumbo.
We don’t want to lose any of those restaurants that ARE the spice of the city. These days are different. Times are tougher than any could foresee and the restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard. We have a list to see what restaurants and businesses are open and to add yours if it's not already listed. It's also a great resource if you’re looking for a great to-go meal.
Lord knows we’ve already got an “ain’t dere no more” list that is too long. We don’t want to start adding our favorite restaurants. Listen to what Ian had to say about the existential challenges that coronavirus has brought to New Orleans’ eating scene.
