Thomas Gerard Fitzmorris

Background

Fitzmorris, Thomas Gerard was born on February 6, 1951 in New Orleans. Son of Joseph James and Aline (Gremillion) Fitzmorris.

Education

Bachelor in Drama, University New Orleans, 1974.

Career

Art director, Figaro Newspaper, New Orleans, 1972-1974;editor-in-chief, Figaro Newspaper, New Orleans, 1980-1981;editor-in-chief, New Orleans magazine, New Orleans, 1974-1977;president, publisher, New Orleans Menu magazine, since 1977;freelance writer, since 1977;radio talk show host, Station WGSO, New Orleans, 1978-1981;restaurant critic, Station WSMB, New Orleans, since 1974. Consultant National Tea Company, since 1977.

Achievements

• Avocations: bicycling, tasting wine. M C.

Works

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• book

  • 200 New Orleans restaurants: A selective guide to dining out

• Other Work

  • Author: 200 New Orleans Restaurants, 1977-1988, 10 Greates New Orleans Recipes Plus 100 More, 1985 (with others) La Cucina di Andrea's-Extra-Virgin Recipes, 1990.

Membership

Board of directors Contemporary Arts Center, 1981-1983, La Fete, 1983-1986. Member International Association Culinary Professionals (certified).

Interests

• Bicycling, tasting wine.

Connections

Father:

Joseph James Fitzmorris

Mother:

Aline (Gremillion) Fitzmorris