The Vietnamese Craze, Where to Eat Chicken and Waffles

LGD? Chris Waddington experiences Ryan Hughe's pop up Purloo this week and finds a "distinctive approach to regional classics," meaning lots of good Southern food that draws inspiration from Florida to Texas, y'all. [NOLA.com]

NOLA? Where Yat contributor/reviewer Kim Ranjbar delves into summer roll mania this week, and finds that "fandom surrounding Vietnamese food in our city has definitely increased lately, considering the proliferation of pho restaurants that have recently opened up on the East Bank" including Magasin, Ba Chi Canteen, and more. [WhereYat]

NOLA? The Gambit comes at you with a terrific bad-for-you listicle this week, Five Spots for Chicken and Waffles. Their picks include Canal Street Bistro, Emeril's, St. Lawrence (for duck and waffles), Sainte Marie, and Serendipity. [Gambit]

Magasin [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]