There was a time when there were many gentlemen’s dining clubs. There is something very 19th century about them. And there are probably not that many that are descended from a club that has been around for a good while. Although it is a 20th century club, the New Orleans club - the Escargot Society - is a spiritual descendant of those clubs where gentlemen met to appreciate good wine and food. Dominic Massa, a member of the Escargot Society, joins us to talk about the club’s history. Listen, it’s on Tip of the Tongue.

The snail on the wall at Antoine’s designed by John Chase

Dominic Massa

Imagine being part of the United Cajun Navy and helping people during a disaster! They help people during floods, fires, and freezing storms to recover from natural destruction and devastation. In addition the organization, made up of volunteers, has embraced solving the problem of food insecurity.

We talk with Brian Trasher, spokesperson and vice-president of the United Cajun Navy. Listen. It’s on TIp of the Tongue.

Go on the website if you are interested in volunteering or donating.

Do you like tequila? Ted Genoways has written an exciting, cinematic account of the Cuervo family and the development of the tequila industry. With research deep into records in longhand in Spanish, French, and English, Genoways pieced together the fascinating and exciting story that parallels the development of modern Mexico as well as the modern tequila industry.

He tells us all about it. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.

I recommend that you drink your favorite tequila cocktail while you listen to the podcast.