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WWL First News with Tommy TuckerWater bill complaints and the crawfish debate: 9am hour* There have been a number of complaints about water bills in Jefferson Parish, so the parish is going to start offering in-person help for residents as soon as next month.
* Does the seasoning go in the boil or on the crawfish? We talk with chef Isaac Toups about how the great crawfish debate and about all the work he does helping feed families in need.2025-03-2431 minWWL First News with Tommy TuckerThe great debate: does seasoning go on the crawfish or in the boil?Does the seasoning go in the boil or on the crawfish? We talk with chef Isaac Toups about how the great crawfish debate and about all the work he does helping feed families in need.2025-03-2416 min
Louisiana EatsLouisiana Eats: Ambassadors of Louisiana CuisineWhether it's through television, books, or blogs – Louisiana's food culture is reaching audiences far beyond our borders. On this week's show, we meet three unofficial ambassadors who represent our state and cuisine on the world stage.
We begin with Chef Isaac Toups of Toups' Meatery in New Orleans' Mid City neighborhood. In 2016, we discovered just how much the camera loved Isaac when he was voted fan favorite on Bravo Network's "Top Chef." In the years since, Isaac has successfully promoted Cajun cuisine and culture thanks to his popular cookbook, "Chasing the Gator."
George Graham has called Acadiana home his entire li...2025-03-2350 min
Food Scene New OrleansSavory Crescendos: NOLA's Sizzling Food Scene Heats Up! Crawfish Banh Mi, Tinned Seafood & More Spicy SecretsFood Scene New Orleans **Savory Crescendos: New Orleans’ Flourishing Culinary Symphony**In the vibrant tapestry of New Orleans' culinary scene, there's a new crescendo that is impossible to ignore. Breaking away from the conventional jazz of Creole and Cajun staples, this cultural culinary epicenter is witnessing an exciting evolution, where innovation harmonizes effortlessly with tradition.At the heart of this gastronomic renaissance is the aptly named “N7,” a hidden gem that mingles rustic Parisian charm with New Orleans soul. Nestled in the Bywater neighborhood, N7 is a small, privately owned restaurant that embraces a "no-pho...2025-03-1203 min
Louisiana EatsLouisiana Eats: Louisiana Eats! 2024 Year In ReviewAnother year has come and gone. As we look forward to a new one, Louisiana Eats is taking a moment to reflect on the year that was 2024.
First, we remember educator, activist, and former First Lady of New Orleans – Sybil Haydel Morial – with an extended version of our 2016 conversation with her. She shares stories of growing up in the Jim Crow South and her husband's successful campaign to become first Black mayor of New Orleans. We also discuss the key roles Leah Chase and Dooky Chase's Restaurant played in Sybil's life.
We also celebrate two restaurateurs who took on the task...2024-12-2750 min
Biz TalksEpisode 221: Amanda and Isaac Toups Are In the Spirit, Pt. 2In the second part of our conversation with Amanda and Isaac Toups, the couple share the latest happenings with their nonprofit, Toups Family Meal, including how they, and a growing legion of volunteers, made Halloween and Thanksgiving a little brighter this year. They also share their plans for the upcoming holidays, how you can get involved, and their plans for a major expansion.2024-12-1017 minBiz TalksEpisode 220: Amanda and Isaac Toups Are In the Spirit, Pt. 1Renowned on the culinary scene, chef Isaac Toups is a four-time finalist for James Beard “Best Chef: South” and co-owner of the award-winning restaurant Toups Meatery with his wife, Amanda Toups. Since the pandemic, however, the duo has also co-founded a nonprofit called Toups Family Meal that is dedicated to remedying food insecurity in New Orleans. To date, TFM has served over 175,000 meals to Orleans Parish residents. In part one of our conversation, the Toups share how this new venture came about and what they’ve accomplished so far.2024-12-0320 min
Sea ChangeClassic Episode: Salty ChefsThis is a time of celebrating food and giving thanks to the people who grow it, catch it, and prepare it. That’s why today we are bringing you an episode we first aired back in May of 2023. Food connects us to our past, to our memories, to each other, and to the world around us. It’s powerful. But food systems–from how we grow or catch things to how we transport them –are also incredibly complex. As climate change increasingly impacts the world, we are seeing some of the first effects of that through our food....2024-11-2739 min
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New OrleansToups' Family MealWhat happens when the Louisiana Governor decides not to accept federal funding for feeding school-aged children during the summer? Amanda and Isaac Toups, owners of Toups' Meatery decided to do something about it. Join me and Amanda to learn about their efforts.2024-06-2627 min
The Connected Table LiveChef Isaac and Amanda Toups, Toups Meatery: Serving Food, Family & CommunityChef Isaac and Amanda Toups' New Orleans restaurant, Toups' Meatery, reflects the Cajun heritage of Isaac's family. Locally sourced beef, pork, duck and venison and Gulf seafood dishes are served in generous portions. Signatures include double cut pork chop, lamb neck, boudin, cracklins, wagyu beef burger, couvillion (his grandmother's fish stew), marinated crab claws and spicy fried oysters. The Toups' Family Meals program addresses local food insecurity by preparing meals for families in need.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio...2024-06-1953 min
Louisiana EatsLouisiana Eats: Hungry In The SummertimeSummertime is upon us – a time that often means travel, vacation fun, and family reunions. But to many Louisianians, summertime means hunger – and our children are the most vulnerable. When school is in session, breakfast and lunch are provided five days a week, but without extra support in the summer, that equates to missing 40 meals a month. Luckily, here in New Orleans, some big-hearted hospitality industry folks are stepping up to help.
We begin with Amanda Toups of Toups' Meatery. Amanda and her husband, Isaac, first rose to the hunger challenge during the pandemic, when they handed out more than 200 meal...2024-05-2550 min
Unscripted: A Nolapapa PodcastA Top Chef to the RESCUE - Just Keep Swimming with Audubon AquariumSend us a textI love it when I find chefs and restaurants that not only push out the best dishes you can imagine, but also, lead by example. In a perfect world, a restaurant would open it's doors and just cook for it's guests. But unfortunately, that isn't the way the world works. In the span from dusk to dawn, a guest's life can change in an instant. A hurricane, a fire, an oil spill, or this, takes away the option of just being able to eat. "It's times like these...2024-04-051h 47
Louisiana ConsideredSea Change Episode 4: Salty ChefsToday on Louisiana Considered, we are bringing you the fourth episode of our new climate podcast, Sea Change.
Food connects us to our past, to our memories, to each other, and to the world around us. It’s powerful. But food systems–from how we grow or catch things to how we transport them –are also incredibly complex. As climate change increasingly impacts the world, we are seeing some of the first effects of that through our food.
So we’ve been wondering, how can we keep enjoying the food we love to eat without hurting t...2023-05-1224 minSea ChangeSalty ChefsFood connects us to our past, to our memories, to each other, and to the world around us. It’s powerful. But food systems–from how we grow or catch things to how we transport them –are also incredibly complex. As climate change increasingly impacts the world, we are seeing some of the first effects of that through our food.
So we’ve been wondering… How can we keep enjoying the food we love to eat without hurting the ecosystems it comes from? And how can we support the people who make a livelihood producing that food? Today on Sea...2023-05-1038 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterCulinary Creativity: Chef Isaac Toups on Art, Innovation & CommunityJoin host Rob Lee in an engaging dialogue with acclaimed chef Isaac Toups on The Truth In This Art Beyond New Orleans. As the mastermind behind Toups Meatery, Chef Toups is celebrated for his distinctive interpretations of Cajun cuisine. With accolades including James Beard recognition and Bravo TV's "Top Chef" Season 13 "Fan Favorite," he's also an accomplished author, crafting the acclaimed cookbook "Chasing the Gator." Raised in Rayne, Louisiana, Chef Toups brings his profound appreciation for Cajun traditions to the forefront. Tune in to explore the essence of his elevated Southern cuisine, rooted in Louisiana's vibrant culinary scene, cultural...2023-02-2137 min
Eat | Drink | CheapEpisode 18 - Soop!Nothing satisfies and nourishes us during the dark and blisteringly cold months like a big 'o bowl of soup! Simon and Shawn dive deep into the pot of memory and dredge up some stories and killer recipes plus literature/music picks and a special guest. Questions, comments or corrections? Hit us up at email@eatdrinkcheap.ca eatdrinkcheap.ca eadrinkbreathe.com/podcast Music by John Palmer Show notes and Shout Outs: Orange and Grapefruit Marmalade: https://www.goodto.com/recipes/grapefruit-and-lemon-marmalade Cajun Jambalaya with Isaac Toupes: h...2022-12-101h 18
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New OrleansListener Questions and Answers Listener Questions and Answers Today's episode is a question and answer show, where we answer questions from listeners like you! Time Stamps for Today's Show 05:42 - What is your favorite, casual restaurant right now? Narrow it to the Garden District? 06:48 - I’m hoping to visit New Orleans during the Christmas season. Are Reveillon dinners only offered on Christmas Eve or is typically the entire month of December? 08:32 - My question is, what are some things you are your family do to cope with the brutal heat of...2022-07-141h 23
FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionThe Art of Recovery: Isaac Toups of Toups' MeateryThe pandemic decimated our industry on a global scale and, for many of us, it was the first time that mother nature played a major role in the way we do business. But, if you grew up in Southern Louisiana--and I did--you've been conditioned after countless natural disasters to safeguard your family and your business against the unpredictable nature of the changing tides.
Today we chat with Isaac Toups. A Louisiana native and restaurateur who offers a masterclass in what it means to be resilient in the face of overwhelming odds and the courage it takes to...2022-03-1527 min
The Best Thing I Ever AteKids' Menu ft. Alex Guarnaschelli, Claudia Sandoval and Jet TilaFrom macaroni and cheese to milkshakes to pizza, these are the greatest dishes found on -- and inspired by -- the kids' menu. Episode includes:Alex Guarnaschelli shares her comfort food lunch favorite from Ted's Bulletin in Washington, D.C.,Ali Khan goes all in on the steak frites from Launderette in Austin, TX.Claudia Sandoval shows how fun it is to play with your food at CUCINA urbana in San Diego.Jet Tila has dessert covered at the Legendairy Milkshake Bar in Nashville.Simon Majumdar describes the delicious croque madame hot dog from the Senate P...2022-01-1016 min
Hand MadeYeah, Lava.Zeps back and we talk about Hawaii, cruise ships, forklifts, and undersized bolts.Love on the Spectrumhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX-QbcXyZugWaldos World:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENUrM63tHhYGumbo Making:Isaac Toups Gumbohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76JXtB7JFQYDark Docshttps://www.youtube.com/c/DarkDocshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7nNm4F5LI&t=519sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2021-11-111h 23
Menu TalkHow a Louisiana restaurant honors deep-rooted traditions through its menu and community outreachToups' Meatery chef-owner Isaac Toups was born and raised in Louisiana, and his family has roots in the two sides of Cajun cuisine—Prairie Cajun and Coastal Cajun.
Listen as he shares how those two styles infuse his menu and hospitality, and how the resilience of the New Orleans community is a constant inspiration.2020-09-0322 min
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore739: Isaac Toups on Taste Your Food and Work CleanChef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs, known for his sophisticated approach to a cuisine that's best known for deep rustic flavors. His culinary style is the direct result of his New Orleans fine dining experience, coming up in Emeril Lagassi restaurants and growing up Cajun, born and raised in Rayne, LA, in the heart of Cajun country. With over 300 years of New Orleans family roots, Isaac and Amanda opened Toups’ Meatery restaurant in the spring of 2012. 5 years later Toups' Meatery was followed by Toup's South. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Re...2020-08-131h 22
It's New Orleans: Happy HourMr. Tadpole Meets the Psychedelic JudgeIsaac Toups is one of the most talented and celebrated chefs in New Orleans. Isaac was a finalist on the TV show Top Chef and he’s currently a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef South, which is the food equivalent of the Oscars. But before all that, Isaac was a winner of the Tadpole competition in his native Rayne, Louisiana. Rayne bills itself as The Frog Capital of the World (no kidding, look it up) and Isaac was the winner of the baby competition there, back when he was a baby. The best bay in...2020-05-071h 00
Louisiana EatsApril FoolsThis week, Louisiana Eats revisits more cheerful times, with a lighthearted episode from our archives—our April Fool’s Day show from 2017. It’s irreverent. It’s playful. It’s a month
late—and it’s one of our favorites. One of the stories is a joke, but the rest are so wild, you may not be able to separate the fact from the fiction!
We begin with zoologist and author Bill Schutt, who wrote a book focused on the most taboo of topics: cannibalism. Bill gives us the full story on a truly humanist cuisine.
Next, Chef Isaac Toups tells us a seemi...2020-04-2550 minLouisiana EatsCovid 19 Crisis: Keeping Calm By Keeping BusySince the coronavirus shutdown, Louisiana Eats has been presenting voices from the hospitality community. This week, we hear from New Orleans restaurant owners and chefs who were interviewed as part of a documentary by filmmakers Jonathan Evans and Marian Gay.
We begin with chefs and roommates Cristina Quackenbush and Hayley Vanvleet. Before the shutdown, Cristina ran her pop-up Milkfish at the Broad Theater, and Hayley served as executive chef at Belle Époque in the French Quarter. Since then, the pair have been cooking from home and offering a delivery service.
Then, we hear from Isaac Toups of Toups Meatery. Since bef...2020-04-1150 min
SavorInterview: Celebrating Life and Community in New OrleansNew Orleans isn’t just a collection of influences – it’s a community in ways that many places aren’t. On our first night there, we interviewed SOFAB Museum founder Liz Williams, Chef Isaac Toups, and Beverage Manager Bryson Downham to get a foundational concept of the city – but in the true spirit of that community, they gave us a lot more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-02-221h 14
Sports and SpiritsSuper Bowl LIV analysis, betting, and NFL Party with a PurposeIt's Super Bowl weekend! We are back with our latest show to get you set for the game and surrounding fun. We'll give you our thoughts on the game and make our picks. Then bring in Raphael Esparza at 28:00 for all the betting insights you need. Then at 43:00 we talk with Chef Isaac Toups and the NFL's Party with a Purpose. 2020-01-3057 min
Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin BlaisIsaac ToupsRichard is in New Orleans and joined by celebrity Chef Isaac Toups. Isaac talks about the success of his restaurants Toups' Meatery and Toups South, and his meteoric rise of to fame after Top Chef. They swap chef stories and talk about Isaac’s responsibility to represent the rich culture of New Orleans food. And they break down some of your favorite New Orleans cuisine from Gumbo to creating an authentic Po’ Boy and more.2019-11-121h 16
This Is TASTEDavid KinchDavid Kinch is the chef-owner of acclaimed Northern California restaurant Manresa and a legend in American fine-dining circles. On this episode, we head back to New York City in the 1980s and talk about his time working at the influential restaurant Quilted Giraffe—and how his post-shift meals at Midtown izakayas back then reflected the city’s changing culinary landscape. We also discuss his upcoming opening, Menton, and how he’s been traveling around America researching pasta.Also on the episode is Isaac Toups, the James Beard Award–nominated chef-owner of Toups’ Meatery in New Orleans and the author...2019-07-1645 min
Communal TableIsaac Toups Talks About Bullying. Mentoring, Emeril, and His End GameTop Chef watchers voted Isaac Toups their "fan favorite" when his season finished in 2016, but the Louisiana-born chef hadn't always been met with such kindness. The outspoken Cajun opened up about his journey from bullied teen to beloved restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV personality, and how it's shaped the way he leads in the kitchen, and cares for himself and his family's future.
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Watch Isaac make blood sausage: https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/no-pressure-blood-boudin-isaac-toups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-261h 18
Salt & SpineThe six-pound, illustrated guide to French cuisine by François-Régis GaudrySALT + SPINE is hosted by Brian Hogan Stewart and produced by Alison Sullivan.Today's Episode: François-Régis GaudryFrançois-Régis Gaudry is the author of Let's Eat France!.Paula Forbes' recommendations of other books that break the typical cookbook mold:The DIY Cook by Tim HaywardAu Pied de Cochon: The Album and Sugar Shack Au Pied de Cochon by Martin PicardThe Adventures of Fat Rice by Abraham Conlon, Adrienne Lo, Hugh AmanoChasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking by Isaac ToupsBonus SALT + SPINE Features:Giveaway: Win your...2018-10-3031 min
Amuse NewsEpisode 64: Keeping Up With the ToupsesIsaac and Amanda Toups opened their restaurant, Toups’ Meatery, in the Spring of 2012 to share their deeply-rooted Louisana family traditions with the food-loving people of New Orleans.
Isaac has now written a book is called Chasing the Gator. It’s full of recipes informed by his extensive knowledge and experience as a Cajun cook.
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A Round with Steve and ColeMeat Me at ToupsWelcome Back Faithful Listeners!
One of the greatest parts of doing this show is getting the chance to sit down and talk with people that I have met but really don't know too well. It's even better when the people you get to chat with are as interesting as our guests this week: Isaac and Amanda Toups.
Isaac and Amanda are Louisiana natives who followed their passion for food and hospitality by opening the magnificent Toups' Meatery in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans.
Since opening, their flagship restaurant has received heaps of...2017-10-1100 min
Peg Leg Porker: Live From BS Corner4: BS Corner Hits the RoadOn this special episode, Carey visits the Charleston Food and Wine Festival Sits down in the 'corner' of a teepee with Matt Bolus - The 404 Kitchen - Nashville Isaac Toups - Toups Meatery - New Orleans Eddie Hernandez - Taqueria del Sol - Atlanta Griffin Bufkin - Southern Soul BBQ - St. Simons Island Clayton Rollison - Lucky Rooster Kitchen and Bar - Hilton Head Island Intro music - Andy Velo - Southern Thing2017-08-2728 min
Heritage Radio Network On TourEpisode 37: CHSWFF17: Isaac ToupsIsaac Toups joins Caity Moseman Wadler to talk about the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisines, and how he blends the two at his restaurants, Toups Meatery in New Orleans. Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated sophisticated approach to a cuisine that’s best known for deep rustic flavors. His culinary style is the direct result of his New Orleans fine dining experience and growing up Cajun (Rayne, La, in the heart of Cajun country). Since opening Toups’ Meatery with his wife Amanda in 2012, Chef Isaac Toups has three times been named a Jame...2017-03-0512 min
Hot Off the Press PodcastBill Briand - Fisher's at Orange Beach MarinaOn the latest episode of “Hot off the Press,” Chef Pete talks with Fisher’s Executive Chef Bill Briand, fresh off his nomination for the coveted James Beard Award. With 16 years of experience in the food industry, Briand is the first chef in Baldwin County, Ala., to be nominated for this prestigious award.
Briand began his career in New Orleans working alongside celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who also happened to be the first guest to dine at Fisher’s the night before its Memorial Day Weekend opening in 2014. Briand went on to work with acclaimed New Orleans chef Don...2016-03-1419 minRaw Ingredients podcastBill Briand - Fisher's at Orange Beach MarinaOn the latest episode of “Hot off the Press,” Chef Pete talks with Fisher’s Executive Chef Bill Briand, fresh off his nomination for the coveted James Beard Award. With 16 years of experience in the food industry, Briand is the first chef in Baldwin County, Ala., to be nominated for this prestigious award.
Briand began his career in New Orleans working alongside celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who also happened to be the first guest to dine at Fisher’s the night before its Memorial Day Weekend opening in 2014. Briand went on to work with acclaimed New Orleans chef Don...2016-03-1419 min