the boujee duck

A blog for people wanting places to go and things to do

Food/Drink

Chargrilled Oysters: Acme vs. Drago’s—Who Really Runs NOLA’s Shell Game?

There are food debates… and then there are New Orleans food debates. Gumbo vs. étouffée. Beignets vs. donuts. But there’s one culinary standoff that’ll divide a dinner table faster than a jazz funeral can clear Bourbon Street: Acme vs. Drago’s—who…

Tasted & Rated: My Honest Review of 4 Kansas City BBQ Joints

As a North Carolina BBQ purist—born into a vinegar-based legacy—I came to Kansas City with cautious curiosity and an open appetite. The city is famous for its thick, sweet tomato-based sauces and an obsession with burnt ends, and while I’m…

Louis Vuitton Le Café NYC Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

So when Louis Vuitton announced they were opening Le Café at their Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City, the internet collectively lost it. A café by one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands? It was bound to be…

Overrated or Unmissable? The Truth About Taste of Chicago

Every summer, Chicago’s Grant Park turns into a bustling playground for food lovers, culture seekers, and live music enthusiasts. But the burning question is—is Taste of Chicago actually worth attending? Some say it’s overcrowded and overpriced, while others swear it’s…