Manchac Chit Chat

Middendorf's Restaurant
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Coming to you from the iconic Middendorf’s Restaurant… Owner Horst Pfeifer will bring you behind the scenes and introduce you to the unique people from near and far who we get to know through the restaurant. The original Middendorf’s, established in 1934, is located in the middle of the Manchac, Louisiana swamp. The 2nd Middendorf’s location opened 85 years later in Slidell, Louisiana. Two locations – double the delicious and double the fun!

  1. Acadian Cypress Chit Chat

    02/07/2020

    Acadian Cypress Chit Chat

    If you've ever admired the wood adorning the dining rooms at Middendorf's Slidell... then this episode is for you!  Horst Pfeifer chit chats with Frank Vallot of Acadian Cypress in Ponchatoula, LA.  Learn all about the history of the different kinds of wood used... plus the techniques and hard work employed to ultimately give the restaurant a beautiful interior and lots of character.

    15 min
  2. Chef Chit Chat

    10/25/2019

    Chef Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with fellow European Chefs Jean-Luc Albin and Willy Coln.  Learn about their journeys in the culinary industry that took them to some interesting places, and find out how they ultimately ended-up making their mark in New Orleans.

    29 min
  3. Poppy Tooker Chit Chat

    08/10/2019

    Poppy Tooker Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with Cultural Ambassador Poppy Tooker.  Poppy does it all.  She's a Television Host, Radio Host, Author, Speaker, Culinary Activist, Spokesperson and Cooking Instructor (whew!).  Learn about her love of food, New Orleans and her brand new book "Drag Queen Brunch."   Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    45 min
  4. Man of the Land Chit Chat

    04/26/2019

    Man of the Land Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with Hayden Reno... our Manchac neighbor, friend and true "Man of the Land."   Learn all about hunting, fishing and trapping in the Manchac Swamp and discover what kinds of critters you can find out here.  Plus,  get the scoop on the biggest gator that Hayden ever caught and what animal his friend thought was a small boat.  Oh yeah, there's a lot in this episode... two buddies just sitting down and chatting about swamp living.  Good times. Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    1h 16m

  5. 02/23/2019

    Making Movies Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with Mike Haro, a Location Manager for the television and movie industry. Go behind-the-scenes of this fascinating world.  Find out how Mike got started in the biz... what productions he’s worked on... which stars he’s worked with... and some of the production challenges he's faced. Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    30 min
  6. Let's Chill Chit Chat

    01/26/2019

    Let's Chill Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with three young experts -- Harley, Amelya and McKenna -- about Middendorf's new "Let's Chill" Ice Cream menu which will be available in February 2019.  Learn what's on the menu.  Hear the girls' fun taste test reactions.  And, join in on the laughs! Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    15 min

  7. 12/14/2018

    Manchac Wetlands Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with Dr. Robert Moreau, Manager of Southeastern Louisiana University’s Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station. Learn about the history of the Manchac Swamp and Wetlands. Get the scoop on the Cypress Tree Planting and Christmas Tree Recycling programs. Plus, find out how Nutria got here and why there was an effort to rename them. Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    43 min

  8. 11/02/2018

    Gnarly Barley Chit Chat

    Horst Pfeifer Chit Chats with Cari Caramonta, Co-Founder and Vice President of Gnarly Barley Brewing Company based in Hammond, LA. Learn about the history of one of America's 50 fastest growing breweries. Find out what it takes to run a craft brewery plus how they came up with their fun beer names. Questions/Comments: Contact us at chitchat@middendorfsrestaurant.com.

    22 min
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About

Coming to you from the iconic Middendorf’s Restaurant… Owner Horst Pfeifer will bring you behind the scenes and introduce you to the unique people from near and far who we get to know through the restaurant. The original Middendorf’s, established in 1934, is located in the middle of the Manchac, Louisiana swamp. The 2nd Middendorf’s location opened 85 years later in Slidell, Louisiana. Two locations – double the delicious and double the fun!

Information

  • Creator
    Middendorf's Restaurant
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Middendorf's Restaurant
  • Show Website
    Manchac Chit Chat