http://www.chow.com/boards/9 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:26:24 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/584967#4306438 Magazine sounds like the place to be. does magazine cross napoleon ave (where pascals' manale is at) what do you guys think of the immediate area that Brigsten's is in? if i moved there that's probably the section i'd move to Uptown. or possibly where jacques imo is located although i'm not necessarily a fan of the food there. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:08:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584967#4306438 http://www.chow.com/topics/585828#4306391 Forgot to mention Sake Cafe as one of the better sushi joints as well. But for some reason, I don't eat there as often as Sushi Bros. As far as rating sushi places, I agree that quality of the fish should be the most important factor. However I think that the amount of fish (imitation crabmeat obviously excluded) in the "basic" rolls is something to consider. In my experience, the rolls at Sushi Bros are loaded with fish - but not to the point where the pieces are too big to chew in one bite. Special rolls are a whole other matter. I am all for mixing and matching flavors, but jamming every different species of fish inside a roll and then covering it in eel sauce just is not very appealing to me. Sorry Uptown Librarian, but Horinoya just doesn't do it for me. Which is a shame because it's the only sushi bar downtown. Maybe I order poorly? Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:37:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585828#4306391 http://www.chow.com/topics/564691#4306374 mothers is on the absolute bottom of my list. its 30-year-old hype, fumes, nothing more. the days when they served flavorful debris to longshoremen is long gone (so are the owners) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:19:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/564691#4306374 http://www.chow.com/topics/585263#4306354 i have to disagree as well -- Patois was simply outstanding for dinner recently. new fav. ive also been to Mahoney's a handful of times and find it enjoyable -- the best onion rings, kickass meatball poboy, good veal.. id say Luke is better for lunch -- they have some fixed-price specials, good soup & salad prices, and a very tasty burger. i do also enjoy Johnny's tho. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:10:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585263#4306354 http://www.chow.com/topics/585950#4306326 the time ive had Liuzza's RB it was pretty bland -- i didnt taste a bit of horseradish, let alone have flaring nostrils or whatnot. but to the contrary, i find their bbq shrimp absolutely amazing :). is it worth 10-12 bucks? once in a while. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:54:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585950#4306326 http://www.chow.com/topics/585589#4306182 Luke got off to a rocky start, but all reports confirm that it is where it needs to be. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:48:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585589#4306182 http://www.chow.com/topics/584367#4306105 Which supermarket? Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:13:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584367#4306105 http://www.chow.com/topics/585976#4305018 I've sent single, fresh roses in Priority Mail tubes a number of times without problems, using a lot of tissue paper. There may be some restrictions by the USPS regarding consumables. You may want to send one to yourself (or a friend) as an experiment to see how well it travels (or ask a former recipient how they were packed last year by the bakers). Generally, unfrosted items aren't a problem, heavily frosted ones are. King Cake is similar to a strudel, so it shouldn't be problematic. I wouldn't worry about spoilage either, as most of my items have been received within 1-2 days shipped Priority Mail. Good luck! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:16:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585976#4305018 http://www.chow.com/topics/575220#4304930 Louis used to work at LeRuth's Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:51:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/575220#4304930 http://www.chow.com/topics/585836#4304618 8400 Oak St. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:39:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585836#4304618 http://www.chow.com/topics/585882#4304210 Yes, you're right. I was just goofing on Tom Fitzmorris. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:07:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585882#4304210 http://www.chow.com/topics/582473#4303932 which Deanie's did you go to? I don't see BBQ oysters on their online menus. were they a special? Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:15:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/582473#4303932 http://www.chow.com/topics/129413#4303904 Being close friends with both the former chef at Fire (now at The Store) and the new chef at Fire, which is now in Grayton Beach, Fl near Seaside, I can be honest (altough some may look at it as a bias). Fire was just ok at the location in New Orleans. I agree with most coments on here. The bar list was sort of cheesy with all the martinis. The flatbreads were no good, and the rotisseries were boring. They did do some very nice sandwiches at lunch, as well as some nice dinner specials. They were starting to hit a groove when Katrina hit. They re-opened for a while, but just couldn't sustain enough business, so they moved to Florida. They're former sous-chef, a native New Orleanean and self taught chef, is now the executive chef. I must say he has improved the place by leaps and bounds. The menu is very seasonal seafood heavy. I recommend anyone who has been to the old New orleans location and ever makes there way down to that area of Florida to go give it another try. I will bet that you will be impressed. Here's there new website. http://www.restaurantfire.com/ Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly about the Store. Great little spot for lunch. He does some great salads and some very tasty daily specials - pulled pork hash and crawfish risotto being my two favorites. Anyway, that's just my two cents. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:09:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/129413#4303904 http://www.chow.com/topics/585814#4303619 http://ihhotel.com/restaurant.html the above link to Rambla. for more economical eats in the Quarter, try Mena's Palace, Jazz Tacos, Coop's Place, Eat, Felipe's, Orleans Grapevine, Sidebar on Conti at Exchange Alley, Stanley at Jackson Square, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen in the Fr. Market. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:51:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585814#4303619 http://www.chow.com/topics/578068#4303497 Just had lunch at Stanley yesterday. Overall, we left disappointed. However, I think that had we ordered differently and kept it simple, we would have had a far better meal. The reubens and burgers making their way around the dining room looked delicious. Full report here: http://blackenedout.blogspot.com/2009/01/stanley.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:10:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/578068#4303497 http://www.chow.com/topics/585808#4303111 I am coming to NOLA during President Day Weekend, arriving on Friday morning. Here is my dining plan: Friday 2/13: Lunch at Galatoire's or Bayona - which one to pick? Dinner at Jacques Imo's but worry about the wait. Besides, some from the broad said the food quality is going down. May be K-Paul instead? Saturday 2/14: Brunch at Commander's Palace Dinner at Cochon Sunday 2/15 - casual dining day: Choose between Coop's Place, Acme Oyster House, Dante's Kitchen, Eat, Praline Connection, & Willie Mae's Scotch House Which two are the best? Monday 2/16: Lunch at Commander's or Cafe Bon Ton Can't decided going to Commander's for lunch or brunch. Besides, any other restaurants have prix fixe lunch under $30? Please help! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:19:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585808#4303111 http://www.chow.com/topics/585689#4302944 Galatoire's is very much worth it. However, switch your itinerary. Do the iconic Friday lunch at Galatoire's, wait in line, eat downstairs, stay for hours, include afternoon nap/sober-up time in your agenda, make the Commander's reservation for no earlier than 8-ish, and you will have the perfect Friday. Whenever I am there, I realize again that working on Friday afternoon is barbaric. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:50:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585689#4302944 http://www.chow.com/topics/585607#4302928 I second that emotion on all of the above. That said, if I had only one dinner in NOLA right now, it would have to be Stella! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:41:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585607#4302928 http://www.chow.com/topics/585421#4302829 My cousins moved away from Metarie so had no reason to go there, especially when the beignets were so good on Royal St Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585421#4302829 http://www.chow.com/topics/584235#4302197 Understood. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:49:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584235#4302197 http://www.chow.com/topics/443080#4302073 I know this is a really old thread, but I just wanna mention Bennachins. I've never had a dinner I didnt love there, plus there are so many options. I dream of the black eyed pea fritters. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:05:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/443080#4302073 http://www.chow.com/topics/585653#4301809 Flour Power down in Chalmette is my favorite bakery for birthday cakes. http://www.flourpowernola.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:47:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585653#4301809 http://www.chow.com/topics/585441#4301614 For lunch I would venture to Stanley, I will be there at some point this weekend, and if it is as half as good as it was before, it will be very enjoyable. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585441#4301614 http://www.chow.com/topics/585376#4301290 Had dinner there Friday night. Scallop appetizer and pheasant breast and confit with a foie gras emulsion. My wife had the bouillabaisse. Outstanding. It exceeded our expectations. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:34:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585376#4301290 http://www.chow.com/topics/579654#4301152 Not true. Open in the French Quarter, 7 days a week. http://www.ralphandkacoos.com/locations/neworleans Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:55:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579654#4301152 http://www.chow.com/topics/585245#4300906 yeah, but does anyone happen to have a current menu listed with prices? if you do that would be awesome, i know that the roast duck is on the menu but at times with different sauces. if you don't happen to have a menu, do you happen to have their fax number? thanks again. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:50:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585245#4300906 http://www.chow.com/topics/518565#4300316 Last time I was there (about a month ago) they had toned down the Europop, but the saurbraten was very dry, except for the outside bits which were moist and flavorful. Potato pancakes were good, and wurstsalad is my favorite thing there. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:05:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/518565#4300316 http://www.chow.com/topics/584410#4299937 It's hard to judge a restaurant by one visit though a lackluster meal hardly inspires another try. Hopefully an establishment with Cuvee's reputation will always put out fine meals. Since you said your fish was perfectly prepared, perhaps it's jusr a matter of persoanl taste sesoning wise. It also seems that you are unfamiliar with NOLA bbq sauce and had a totally different expectation. Perhaps you chose poorly. I have experienced less than stellar preparations while my husband's meal was fabulous . One of those "I wish I'd ordered that" situations. Should you return, try the pork cheek app. or the spicy shrimp remoulade napoleon. The hazelnut bombe is also quite good. Definitely avoid the chicken and waffles. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:20:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584410#4299937 http://www.chow.com/topics/585066#4299300 Uh, the OP was asking about etouffee. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:12:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585066#4299300 http://www.chow.com/topics/584315#4299069 I absolutely second the vote for Parkway's roast beef! Well worth the quick taxi ride to and from the Quarter. http://www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com/ The local taxi company of choice is United Cab, so put these numbers in your cell phone: 522-9771 and 524-8380. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:55:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584315#4299069 http://www.chow.com/topics/583824#4299052 I had a reservation upstairs, sugar bowl weekend, but when i got there i asked for downstairs, Got a table downstairs with no wait. I guess the rain kept people away. It was fun, the food was OK Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:49:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583824#4299052 http://www.chow.com/topics/583346#4298790 Try Rambla on camp st... lots of fun and affordable too. Its owned by the same people who have the uber-fancy delicious Cuvee on magazine.. Anyway, its open sunday and offers lots of delactable bites, went there last week..loved it! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:09:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583346#4298790 http://www.chow.com/topics/580059#4298337 The late, lamented Tailgator's in Metairie had a great bread pudding: white chocolate cherry, made with croissants. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:47:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/580059#4298337 http://www.chow.com/topics/585172#4298321 have eaten at Martinique several times in the last few months. everything ordered by everyone has been very good. you can view their menu online. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:44:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585172#4298321 http://www.chow.com/topics/571953#4298121 As a first-timer to NOLA -- any tips on which specific dishes I should make sure to try? Thanks in advance. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:50:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/571953#4298121 http://www.chow.com/topics/585284#4297868 On my last trip to NOLA about a decade ago, I ate a very tasty cochon de lait po'boy somewhere in the Quarter (I don't remember where - it was spring break 10 years ago and the particulars are a bit fuzzy). I am looking forward to having one or two on my upcoming trip, but my itinerary is fairly packed as I'll be in conferences most of the time - with only an hour or two here and there to travel for food. My question is: is it worth it to go all the way to Walker's to try their cochon de lait? I think we're going to hit Mahoney's (how is their cochon de lait po'boy?), so is it worth it to make a second trip all the way up to Walker's to sample their version? How's the neighborhood around there (10828 Hayne Blvd.)? Thanks in advance! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:41:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585284#4297868 http://www.chow.com/topics/585155#4296789 add Patois to your list. also new to you might be il Posto, Stein's Deli, J-Anita's, St. James Cheese Co., Squeal, and Boucherie. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:39:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585155#4296789 http://www.chow.com/topics/585026#4296745 Yep, it's still here. Was here when I was in college in '74 and still has the same woman working there...I think she's been there over 50 years. Jefferson and Johnston. Worth a stop? not if you're looking for crawfish but if you want a nice little resipte from a trip and you want a good malt or banana split, certainly. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:51:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585026#4296745 http://www.chow.com/topics/581794#4296488 The Acme in BR does have a great RB, but so do the other Acmes because they all buy their RB from Mr. Mudbug. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:42:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/581794#4296488 http://www.chow.com/topics/584427#4296112 I can't wait! We had a delicious meal at Bacchanal tonight cooked by the chef of Boucherie. If anyone has not checked out Bacchanal Sunday nights you are missing out. It's quite rustic but what a fun evening out on the patio. Llve music, cheese, wine (at normal prices!) and a guest chef equals heaven in my book. And the bacon brownie was quite an adventure. Tables are scarce and people are ruthless (will steal your table if you go up to the food stand without leaving someone to guard it) so get there by 6 if you want to be sure to get a table. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:55:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584427#4296112 http://www.chow.com/topics/584823#4296069 Mandina's might be more casual than you are looking for but they can certainly accommodate 25 people. It's one of my favorites for gumbo, shrimp poboy, and meatballs and spaghetti. And you can take a streetcar up Canal St. to get there. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:43:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584823#4296069 http://www.chow.com/topics/585027#4295649 The thin catfish is very popular but I always get something else because I don't want to eat a plate of fried (almost no fish) fish. Hey they've made it for years and hundreds order it every day. The gumbo is outstanding as is everything else I've had there. Some people like the stuffed crab but it's not for me. Chef Horst's homemade ice cream is heavenly. Check out the new deck, the chickens & bunnies and the albino catfish pond while you're there. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:15:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585027#4295649 http://www.chow.com/topics/585003#4295159 I am planning my first trip back to Nola since '98 !!!. I arrive early on a Sunday and leave Weds. after an early lunch. I count 7 eating experiences. Just me, but I have rarely experienced this as an issue. A simple Sun lunch, dinner at Upperline. Mon. lunch is open, but, I am in need of a po-boy. preferably near the FQ- Faubourg Marigny-CBD-Warehouse areas, but I always enjoy BON TON on Magazine for lunch, love the ladies who work the room. I remember there was a man who sat at the back table everyday! he had his name on a small plaque at the table. Walkable distances are always a plus. Dinner at Gautreaus. Tues. lunch at Casamentos. Dinner at Cochon. My BD. Weds. lunch early in or very near the FQ.-Warehouse. My short list also includes Emerils, (lunch)? Bayona, Irenes, Brigtsens, Sid-Mars RIP, Uglesich's, RIP. Any thought about a "Better Lunch" and a simple evening meal? I have never been to either Commanders or Galatoires..... Any thoughts, info, comments, or suggestions are welcome. MBC cr8ivmark Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:00:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/585003#4295159 http://www.chow.com/topics/578608#4294815 Call up Ruffino's in Baton Rouge... Peter Sclafani is the executive chef there and, if I'm not mistaken, his family is from New Orleans and his uncle used to run a culinary program.... maybe he's got some insight for you... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:53:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/578608#4294815 http://www.chow.com/topics/584845#4293870 We were just in New Orleans and while the lines at Acme were perpetually blocks long, we were able to partake of Napoleon House. While it has character, I wouldn't exactly consider it lively. It has more of an antique feel, and the food was adequate, but not inspiring. Our favorite casual meal in the French Quarter was Coop's by a landslide. We both had fried chicken, which was the best we've ever had, but I saw other people's po'boys passing by and they looked delicious as well. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:51:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584845#4293870 http://www.chow.com/topics/550371#4293634 Are you crazy? That is the best place to visit while in NOLA. I love that place.... it reminds me of my Dad and my girlfriend that passed away. She jumped behind the raw bar and started shucking oysters... it was hilarious. Anyways... I will always have a place in my heart for that place. Sorry you didnt enjoy it. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:52:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/550371#4293634 http://www.chow.com/topics/583095#4293459 When going through San Antonio, try Tito's on South Alamo St. in the King William District. Cheap and delicious. We've introduced it to Tex-Mex lovers and out of state tenderfoots alike. No one's been disappointed. The Cilantro Cream Enchiladas are outstanding. In Houston, try Good Company Barbeque on Kirby just south of HWY 59. My wife even likes their barbeque. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:22:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/583095#4293459 http://www.chow.com/topics/576834#4293438 I agree. Nor-Joes are the best. I didn't get up to 270 pounds by eating bad food. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:12:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/576834#4293438 http://www.chow.com/topics/584107#4292506 Your thinking is sound, but his is sounder for his business. This way he gets to benefit from higher rice prices, rather than cutting margins. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:27:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/584107#4292506