Mosca’s, a New Orleans Tradition

Provino and Lisa Mosca, sitting outside Mosca's restaurant

Mosca’s – a New Orleans Tradition Today’s episode is all about a family owned Italian roadhouse on the West Bank of New Orleans. We’re joined by Lisa Mosca, who along with her mom, keeps the family tradition alive at Mosca’s. Founded in 1946 in Avondale, Louisiana on the West Bank of New Orleans, Mosca’s has… Continue reading Mosca’s, a New Orleans Tradition

Creole Italian, Sicilians in New Orleans – Episode #112

Creole Italian, by Justin Nystrom

About This Episode Today’s episode is about Sicilian Italians and their contributions to food culture in New Orleans. I’m joined by author and professor Justin Nystrom who wrote a book called Creole Italian; Sicilian Immigrants and the Shaping of New Orleans Food Culture. Nystrom’s book was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2019 and… Continue reading Creole Italian, Sicilians in New Orleans – Episode #112