From brunch to dessert, these kitchen madams serve up history New Orleans style! Author and culinary historian Poppy Tooker masterfully combines all the myriad strands that fill the rooms of Tujague’s beautifully restored establishment into a whole cloth of foodie lore. As the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s boasts more than a century of fresh Creole cuisine served in the heart of the French Quarter. More than a cookbook, this foray into history combines memorabilia from the restaurant’s archives with stunning modern images from New Orleans photographers Sam Hanna and Louis Sahuc. The dramatic story of the successful effort to save the restaurant is included, along with tales of ghostly guests and authentic dishes and drinks celebrating the oldest standup bar in America and the restaurant that created the international tradition of brunch. “Tujague’s is a culinary landmark in New Orleans and I can’t think of anyone better than Poppy to share the secrets of this legendary haunt. Whether you love New Orleans, history, or food—or a combination of all three—this book belongs on your shelf.” —Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail “The New Orleans narrative has long been that awkward relationship between tradition and innovation. Tujague’s rests in that very sweet spot. Located adjacent to the city’s first public market, the restaurant gives birth to the culinary innovation of brunch by serving the market’s hungry butchers after hours of predawn work. There’s no one better than Poppy to draw attention as to why institutions like Tujague’s must be recognized as valuable. Poppy does it again! This is a must-read for the culinarily curious, food historians, and New Orleans partisans.” —Richard McCarthy, executive director of Slow Food USA Tujague’s boasts more than a century of fresh Creole cuisine served in the heart of the French Quarter. In this foray into its rich history, Poppy Tooker combines memorabilia from the archives with stunning modern images from New Orleans photographers Sam Hanna and Louis Sahuc. An award-winning author, culinary preservationist, and host of the popular Louisiana Eats! , Tooker masterfully weaves all the strands that fill the rooms of the beautifully restored Tujague’s into a whole cloth of foodie lore. From the oldest standup bar in America and the restaurant that created the international tradition of brunch come recipes and tales that will charm, entice, and delight. A native New Orleanian, Poppy Tooker is passionate about food and the people who make it. She hosts the popular weekly radio show Louisiana Eats! A writer for publications such as Fine Cooking , Tooker informs readers on the importance of reviving foods pivotal to Louisiana and New Orleans culture. Her support of New Orleans cuisine has been recognized globally by the International Association of Cooking Professionals. Southern Living magazine named her a Hero of the New South. Her previous book, Louisiana Eats!: The People, the Food, and Their Stories , received the Literary Award of the Year in 2014 from the Louisiana Library Association. Tooker is just as talented in the kitchen and holds the distinct honor of having beaten Bobby Flay with her delicious seafood gumbo when she competed on Throwdown with Bobby Flay . She also contributed updated recipes and history for a new edition of the historic Mme. Bégué’s Recipes of Old New Orleans Creole Cookery. Tooker lives and, more importantly, cooks in the city of New Orleans. Raised in London, Sam Hanna began his career as a photo editor for Entertainment Publications in Detroit, where he remained until relocating to New Orleans. Through his company, Hanna Foto, he specializes in culinary styling and photography. His work can also be seen in Pelican’s Fun, Funky and Fabulous: New Orleans’ Casual Restaurant Recipes. “Poppy Tooker shows us why Tujague’s role in shaping New Orleans’ culinary history has been and continues to be a significant one. The cookbook is a delightful combination of mouth-watering recipes and an illustrated tribute to a New Orleans dining tradition.” —Priscilla Lawrence, executive director of The Historic New Orleans Collection “Poppy Tooker has devoted much of her life to saving food traditions in New Orleans that were on the verge of being lost forever. How fitting that she now turns her attention to preserving the time-honored recipes of New Orleans’ second-oldest restaurant and one of the oldest dining establishments in America!” —Peggy Scott Laborde, coauthor of Lost Restaurants of New Orleans “Poppy Tooker, with her love of New Orleans culinary history and culture, is just the person to bring Tujague’s story and recipes to the public. Both gourmets and gourmands will find this book to be a good read as well as a source of classic Creole dishes.” —Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and food columnist “In New Orleans, it is the preservationists—everyone from Mardi Gras Indians to high-school marching b