The Food Show

Today, on The Food Show – Mary Ann discusses National Burger Day and her favorite recent places to get one. Notable places mentioned in this episode: Atomic Burger, MRB, Houston’s and The Cheesecake Factory. To contribute to the Tom Fitzmorris Scholarship fund for culinary professionals, just click here: https://northshorefoundation.org/existing-funds/tom-fitzmorris-fund/

Today, on the Food Show – Mary Ann misses the tall ships coming into New Orleans for Sail 250, celebrates National Pineapple Day, talks Taco Tuesday at Kantunil in Covington, red onions pickled into purple onions and how cost increases will be affecting upcoming specials like Restaurant Week and Coolinary. To contribute to the Tom […]

Mary Ann discusses recent dining experiences at the new Charles & Julia inside the boutique Hotel Perle and also interview Jacob Anguiano, culinary instructor at NOCHI regarding their new pop up restaurant experience. Deux Fuegos fuses Mexican and Creole cuisines across a menu of savory dishes, desserts, cocktails and mocktails. Spring 2026 | Deux Fuegos […]

Today on The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris dives into all things speckled trout, one of Louisiana’s most beloved fish, discussing favorite ways to cook and enjoy this Gulf Coast staple. She also reflects on the difficult realities facing the restaurant industry today, from higher operating costs to staffing and economic pressures impacting restaurants across […]

Today on The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris visits with Tim Sparks, CEO of Daland Corporation, about the growing retro revival of classic dine-in Pizza Hut restaurants. Sparks shares why he decided to renovate several locations to bring back the nostalgic look and feel so many people remember from the 1980s and 1990s. From the […]

On today’s The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris talks about the timeless appeal of Quiche Lorraine, sharing thoughts on this rich and savory classic. Chef Andrea Apuzzo also joins the conversation with details on his latest wine dinner, including what guests can expect from the menu, pairings, and evening of fine dining. Great food talk […]

Today on The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris takes listeners on a delicious tour of local flavors and food memories. She talks about a visit to Ayu Bakery and one of her classic favorites—devil’s food cake—before reminiscing about the early days of the Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel, when Kevin Graham was in […]

On today’s episode of The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris talks about one of the most elegant comfort foods around — cheese soufflé — sharing thoughts on the classic dish, its rich flavor, and why it continues to be a favorite. Mary Ann also spends time discussing another beloved favorite: burgers. From simple classics to […]

On today’s edition of The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris recaps last night’s Oyster Crawl and shares highlights from an evening filled with great seafood, conversation, and local flavor. Then, the conversation turns sweet as Mary Ann talks all about chocolate chip cookies — from favorite styles and recipes to what makes the perfect cookie. […]

On today’s edition of The Food Show, Mary Ann Fitzmorris discusses “Harry’s Bar” taking over Del Porto for a Vitner dinner last night.  Mary Ann also dives into one of the great comfort foods — warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits. Food news, restaurant talk, and delicious conversation, all on today’s Food Show. Mary Ann gets all […]