New Orleans natives Rickey and G-man are lifetime friends and down-and-out line cooks desperate to make a quick buck. When Rickey concocts the idea of opening a restaurant in their alcohol-loving hometown where every dish packs a spirited punch, they know they&#8217;re on their way to the bank. With some wheeling and dealing, a slew of great recipes, and a few lucky breaks, Rickey and G-man are soon on their way to opening Liquor, their very own restaurant. But ?rst they need to pacify a local crank who doesn&#8217;t want to see his neighborhood disturbed, sidestep Rickey&#8217;s deranged ex-boss, rein in their big-mouth silent partner before he runs amok, and stay afloat in a stew of corruption in a town well known for its bottom feeders.<br><br>A manic, spicy romp through the kitchens, back alleys, dive bars, and drug deals of the country&#8217;s most sublimely ridiculous city, author Poppy Z. Brite masterfully shakes equal parts ambition, scandal, ?l&#233; powder, cocaine, and murder, and serves <b>Liquor</b> straight up, with a twist.