P.G.T. Beauregard

The now controversial statue of Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard in New Orleans. From my research he was an accomplished soldier and citizen, a well educated, multicultural Creole - maybe not such a divisive figure that his statue needs to be removed? In any case the man belonged to another time and the statue commemorates a piece of history.

socks

The last best pair of socks I ever saw.

strolling around Tulane

Newcomb Art Museum

playing cards

The last best deck of playing cards I ever purchased.

Zoe's Kitchen

The last best new restaurant chain I ever went to is Texas-based, Mediterranean-inspired Zoe's Kitchen. What struck me about the place is 1. healthy and delicious fast food is not only possible, but it's the trend and the future, and 2. clearly we are living in an era of somewhat better design than the previous generation of chain restaurants.

mirliton soup

The last, best and only mirliton soup I ever had.