Manchac Chit Chat

By Middendorf's Restaurant

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!

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Acadian Cypress Chit Chat

Manchac Chit ChatFeb 07, 2020

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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.

Feb 07, 202015:18

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.

Oct 25, 201928:33

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.

Aug 10, 201944:53

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.

Apr 26, 201901:16:30

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.

Feb 23, 201930:18

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!

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Jan 26, 201914:35