october-2009

STREET SCENE
NEW ORLEANS
THE LIVES OF a New York actor and a New
Orleans shopkeeper seem worlds apart. But
Bryan Batt, who plays Salvatore Romano on the
hit TV show “Mad Men,” lives both. Th e New
Orleans native opened Hazelnut, a gift and home
accessories store, on Magazine Street in 2003.
“I believe Magazine Street is one of the last bastions of true boutique
shopping in America,” Batt says. Here, he reveals his favorite spots.
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4 THE FLAMING TORCH
737 OCTAVIA ST “This great bistro is
family-owned and operated by Hassan and the
effervescent Zohreh Khaleghi. Locals adore the
cozy setting and delicious menu, which includes
coq au vin, barbecue shrimp and a divine rack
of lamb with a black currant demi-glaze.”
www.flamingtorchnola.com
LOCAL BLOGGERS
BLAKE ROYER AND NICK
KINDELSPERGER REVEAL WHERE TO FIND THE BEST
CHICAGO-STYLE* HOT DOGS.
1. HOT DOUGS “From daily specialty
sausages (like antelope or rabbit) to the
Chicago dog draped with grilled onions, you
can’t go wrong.” www.hotdougs.com
2. WIENER’S CIRCLE “Nobody serves dogs
with as much sass as this takeout joint, where
the crass women behind the counter are as
famous as the Chicago dog.” 773-477-7444
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2 JEAN THERAPY
5505 MAGAZINE ST “This is the
destination for all things denim:
Men and women, as well as
boys and girls, love the great
selection of fashion-forward
and classic jeans.”
www.jeantherapy.com
Octavia St
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MAGAZINE ST
5 SCRIPTURA
5423 MAGAZINE ST “Owned by the
fabulous Jones sisters, Margaret and Sallie,
who are always on hand to guide you to
the perfect selections, this is the place for
exquisite and unique stationery and invitations,
in addition to beautiful Italian photo
albums and journals.” www.scriptura.com
3. GENE & JUDES “Th is joint eschews superr-
fl uous vegetables, using minimal relish,
onion, mustard and hot peppers. Th ere’s no
ketchup (so don’t ask).” 708-452-7634
4. SUPERDAWG “Th e family recipe at this
garish drive-in is topped with the usual,
except for pickled green tomatoes instead of
red wedges.” www.superdawg.com
5. VIENNA BEEF FACTORY “Th e best dogs
in the city are made by the Vienna Beef
Company, so why not go straight to the
source?” www.viennabeef.com
3 MIMI
5500 MAGAZINE ST “This
fantastic high-end boutique
offers many top designers.
The selection celebrates the
more elegant and sophisticated
fashions of the current runway
collections.” www.miminola.com
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6 MÉLANGE
STERLING
5421 MAGAZINE
ST “This is a silver
lover’s gold mine.
Collectors of
antique, vintage
and new sterling,
and silver plate
will be in heaven.
If there’s a specific
pattern or design
you’re looking for
that they don’t
have, the staff will
find it for you.”
www.melange
sterling.com
Blake Royer and
Nick Kindelsperger
are the minds
behind the Chicagobased
food blog
The Paupered Chef
(www.thepaupered
chef.com).
* topped with mustard,
relish, chopped onion,
tomato wedges,
dill pickles, sport
peppers and a dash
of celery salt
OCTOBER 2009 GO MAGAZINE