Tom Fitzmorris has been an iconic voice in the New Orleans food scene for almost half a century. His journey began at the Driftwood newspaper at UNO, leading to his first dining column in 1972, a review of The Flambeau Room by Peter Sclafani. This marked the start of a remarkable career dedicated to exploring and sharing the culinary landscape of New Orleans.
Fitzmorris’s passion for broadcasting materialized a few years later at WGSO radio. A pivotal moment arrived in 1988 when Mary Ann Connell proposed the idea of a dedicated radio Food Show. This vision became reality in July 1988 with the debut of The Food Show on WSMB radio. Mary Ann launched her own show immediately following Tom’s, creating a powerful radio presence focused on food. Life and professional paths intertwined as Tom and Mary Ann married six months later, started a family, and relocated. While Mary Ann transitioned away from broadcasting, Tom continued to host The Food Show on WSMB for nearly 32 years, navigating various format and station changes.
April 2019 marked another milestone as Mary Ann rejoined the show as co-host, enriching the program with her perspective and expertise. A year later, The Food Show returned to its roots on AM radio at WGSO 990 AM.
Explore their culinary world further by visiting their website nomenu.com and their Instagram page, @theneworleansmenu. Tom Fitzmorris is also a published author, known for books like Tom Fitzmorris’s New Orleans Food, Hungry Town, and The Lost Restaurants of New Orleans. The Eat Book, celebrating 30 years in publication, holds a special place among his works. Mary Ann Fitzmorris has also authored The Suzie Homemaker Chronicles, based on her newspaper column, reflecting her passion for family life. Additionally, she hosts her own podcast, Emmie The Story Lady, available on Spotify and other platforms. Tune in to Tom & Mary Ann Fitzmorris hosting The Food Show, airing weekdays from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on WGSO 990 AM and online at WGSO.com for an insightful and engaging exploration of New Orleans cuisine.
