A Father's Gripping Reflection- The Tunnel: A Memoir by Author Tripp Friedler & A Local Brunch Restauranteur to Remember

Today we welcome Author Tripp Friedler to talk about his immensely powerful memoir about a father dealing with his son's crippling disorder- in a world that doesn't even understand it.

The Tunnel is a father's memoir about a family's odyssey through the world of serious mental illness. It is a story about the battles Friedler's son Henry fought with his parents, with various authority figures—including schools, teachers, and the police— and most importantly, the battles Henry fought with his own mind. Henry's story takes place for the most part in the distinctive air of Uptown New Orleans. He came from a well-educated and prosperous Southern family, the only son between two sisters. 

I highly recommend everyone read this book. Tripp thank you for sharing your story with us. You are allowing the world to better understand what Bi-Polar disorder is and how we can learn to better accept it. 

Then Later we welcome New Orleans Restauranteur, Cara Benson! Cara owns many spots across the city that are loved by all! What started with the French bistro, Tartine, located under the gorgeous Live Oaks off of Broadway, Uptown then gave way to the unforgettable Brunch gems like, French Toast in the French Quarter, Toast on Gentilly Blvd, and then Toast in Gretna! This particular location is my kids' all time favorite restaurant because of the amazing vibes and fantastic playground for the littles to play on while you wait to be seated! 

Recently, Cara wanted to create another restaurant that caters to specially made breads and dishes with no gluten! Hen House is just that! 
She wanted to create a space that would welcome guests that have dietary restrictions, so that they may experience a Brunch that everyone can love!

What makes this restaurant even cooler is that when Mardi Gras season comes, 
The Hen House closes and becomes a KING CAKE FACTORY that rolls out the BEST KING CAKE that New Orleans has to offer. 

I stand by my statement! Cara's King Cake is unlike anything that I have ever had! 
During the Carnival season you can find these delicious cakes at all of her places. 

Listen to how it all happened! 

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