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/669376#5209704 I don't think you'll have much trouble with Saturday as long as you don't try to go anywhere for 8:00PM. Friday Galatoire's at 4:00 should be perfect. I was in for Thanksgiving Friday a few years ago and it was practically empty...big meal the day before, football, etc--seemed to keep them away. Dinner picked up. Just remember that the Quarter will be mayhem for Bayou Classic, though. Avoid the Quarter Saturday night. Since you at The Roosevelt you should be OK. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:23:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669376#5209704 http://www.chow.com/topics/669442#5209664 oh jeez, i just got the implication you guys are talking about. sorry about that, i was really impressed about the history of the treme and felt sad that everyone was running it down in terms of safety. interesting to get some other perspectives here on how dangerous it is, but serious people were acting like it was some kind of war zone at any time. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669442#5209664 http://www.chow.com/topics/669754#5209183 Glad you had such a fun trip. Sounds like it was a great dining experience for you. Pitt&Jolie didn't just buy a house, they contributed to the rebuilding of the 9th ward. http://www.makeitrightnola.org/ The weather in May is hot, but not nearly as intense as August. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:45:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669754#5209183 http://www.chow.com/topics/667979#5209073 You don't need any help at all. Your list is great. Let us know how it was. I agree that Emeril's flagship is my least favorite of the three. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:28:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667979#5209073 http://www.chow.com/topics/669833#5208855 Stanley only has 4 poboys on the menu, eggs benedict, oyster, korean and softshell, while they are good migt not work for you. I agree about Johnny's, but I don't know of anyplace else in the quarter to get a roast beef poboy, which is in my opinion the poboy to judge all others by. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:23:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669833#5208855 http://www.chow.com/topics/663168#5208838 Just got the stamp of approval from the "boys" (my husband and our good friend) so I guess this will be our splurge restaurant for the trip. Glad to hear it sounds like the food & wine pairings have dramatically improved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:11:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663168#5208838 http://www.chow.com/topics/669829#5208485 http://www.neworleanscitybusiness.com/viewFeature.cfm?recid=1541 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:42:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669829#5208485 http://www.chow.com/topics/669780#5208341 theres a pizza/daquri joint next to Erin Rose's on Bourbon & Conti that is actually (gulp) pretty good. considering that sbbaro's is the closest thing to good pizza in new orleans, anyway. there are a few other late nite bars w/ bar food -- Three Legged Dog, The Alibi, Jimani's, Coop's, Checkpoint Charlie's, etc.. then there are the deli counters: Quarter Master, Verti Marte are both 24-hour. but yeah Clover Grill is where it's at for me. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:48:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669780#5208341 http://www.chow.com/topics/668805#5208331 If it's Monday night you want to be at the Maple Leaf for Papa Grows Funk. While it is off the beaten path, I think Brigtsen's offers the best Modern Louisiana cuisine to be had anywhere. Worth the cab ride or the street car and a few blocks walk. Fabulous... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:44:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668805#5208331 http://www.chow.com/topics/128975#5207869 The one with Taqueria Guerrero across the street is near Carrollton and Canal. Its in a metal box looking building if I'm not mistaken Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:42:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/128975#5207869 http://www.chow.com/topics/669089#5207735 Ms. Mae's on Magazine. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669089#5207735 http://www.chow.com/topics/669058#5207508 Here's a link to GG chef Chris deBarr's livejournal blog--you can ask him yourself: http://chefcdb.livejournal.com/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:37:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669058#5207508 http://www.chow.com/topics/669653#5207252 we know no strangers, so hurry back! happy holidaze! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669653#5207252 http://www.chow.com/topics/669517#5207216 Can't speak to the Camilia Grill, but we had a tremendous breakfast at the Old Coffee Pot when we were in NOLA. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:34:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669517#5207216 http://www.chow.com/topics/669234#5205251 Wow, thanks for the tips everyone. I'm going to have to try this out soon. Louisiana shrimp seem to pretty cheap right now so I'll strike while the iron's hot. After Thanksgiving of course. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669234#5205251 http://www.chow.com/topics/668082#5205101 Mr. B's does have traditional brunch items such as eggs benedict, shrimp and grits, omelettes, it always has - and their bloody marys are fantastic, much better than the Coffee Pot! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:26:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668082#5205101 http://www.chow.com/topics/622690#5205076 Mr. B's, Verti Mart, Palace Cafe Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:16:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/622690#5205076 http://www.chow.com/topics/667790#5204951 Anyone know if Frankie & Johnny's has them yet? We're coming to town on Dec. 10 and are looking for a good place to eat crawfish. Thanks! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667790#5204951 http://www.chow.com/topics/665991#5204847 Awesome! I am headed there right after Thanksgiving. THANK YOU! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665991#5204847 http://www.chow.com/topics/669135#5203835 I've never gotten the impression that anyone was miffed when I ordered a few apps instead of an entree. It generally works out to about the same tab. Galatoire's in particular is pretty used to people doing this, I think. Also, Domenica's menu is almost all small plates, I went there recently with a group and we were all impressed with everything we got. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:38:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669135#5203835 http://www.chow.com/topics/669193#5202624 nola is not all cajun/creole, there are many healthy options. not everyone is battered and fried. can you be more specific in area of town and transportation options? here's a good start: http://www.nomenu.com/RestaurantsOpenCuisine.html http://www.nomenu.com/open/RestaurantsOpen.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669193#5202624 http://www.chow.com/topics/657935#5202534 Yup. Similar thoughts here. If "Le Foret is to dining what Disney is to youth entertainment," I know one place I don't want to eat. But I want to be open-minded; I'll wait and see what others have to say (about the food) in the coming months. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:23:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/657935#5202534 http://www.chow.com/topics/668990#5201844 I rode by last Friday and it looked open. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:40:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668990#5201844 http://www.chow.com/topics/669119#5201151 Hello! My boyfriend and I are going to be in New Orleans for three nights starting New Years Eve. I have been doing a lot of research on this board and have put together a rough eating itinerary. We recently went to NYC and basically did two days of eating based on all of the recommendations from Chowhound and it was amazing! Here is what I have so far: THURSDAY (New Years Eve) Breakfast: Cafe du Monde - beignets & cafe au lait Lunch: Commanders Palace- turtle soup, reserve the garden room, cheap lunch (25 cent martinis), Bread pudding souffle Dinner: Cochon ??? FRIDAY Lunch: Galatoire’s- martini (bowl of olives), sit downstairs, dress nicely, fried eggplant and souffled potatoes appetizer oysters- en brochette, fried, dessert-café brulot, great coffee Dinner: Acme Oysters (raw oysters, oyster po boy, char grilled oysters SATURDAY Lunch: Mr. B’s- bbq shrimp and cheap drinks (at lunch), go at lunch and sit at the bar, gumbo, gumbo ya ya, oysters- Deep fried with bacon horseradish hollandaise Dinner: Coops- fried chicken, crawfish beignets??? SUNDAY Early Breakfast COCKTAILS! Napoleon House- Pimms Cup Carousel Bar- Vieux Carre Cocktail, The Goody, French 75 Sazarec Bar at the Roosevelt- drinks Pat O’ Brians- hurricane I also know that August has a really good lunch deal and I would love to eat there. But that means eating at Commander's Palace for brunch instead of lunch on Thursday. Is this a good idea? I would also have to eat at Mr. B's for dinner instead of lunch, but I guess that's OK except it's more expensive. Any advice/changes to the itinerary would be greatly appreciated! We are also going to fit in Central Grocery, Luke (happy hour), and The Old Coffee Pot (maybe). Is it worth going to Brennan's for breakfast and bananas foster? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:23:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/669119#5201151 http://www.chow.com/topics/668193#5200831 If your wine goes with Thai food, Sukhothai at 1913 Royal Street in the Marigny has no liquor license but a BYOB policy. The food is excellent. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:25:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668193#5200831 http://www.chow.com/topics/580059#5199978 Herbsaint recently had a corn bread pudding with creme fraiche and cherries Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:01:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/580059#5199978 http://www.chow.com/topics/667420#5199753 Lucy's Bar for Retired Surfers 701 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-8995 lucysretiredsurfers.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:40:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667420#5199753 http://www.chow.com/topics/430623#5199659 Introduce your son to the fried chicken at Dunbar's.....located at the corner of Dominican & Pine, just off of Broadway. Within walking distance of campus, over on the Loyola Law campus. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:50:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/430623#5199659 http://www.chow.com/topics/666236#5199045 The one time that I went to Dick & Jenny's we had to wait about 45 minutes. We did so next door at 45 Tchoup and had a great time. I think the hostess either walked or called over when our table was ready. 45 Tchoup is a perfect little NOLA neighborhood bar. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:43:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/666236#5199045 http://www.chow.com/topics/370932#5197152 Where I used to work - we would have Verti Mart delivered all the time for lunch. From the loaded baked potatoes that were almost the size of footballs to all the sandwiches and specials we thought it was great. I have not ordered anything from Verti Mart since I saw the inside of it and the area where the food was served/prepared. I miss it still - lol. Indeed sometimes ignorance is bliss! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/370932#5197152 http://www.chow.com/topics/664900#5196922 I visited La Foret this week and was entirely impressed. La Foret is to dining what Disney is to youth entertainment. La Foret truly understands the importance of the dining experience. This may very well be the best restaurant in the city. Worth twice what I paid. It is still on my mind several days after the event. If you want to make an impression on a loved one or a client, this is the place to go. I can't wait until they open up for lunch! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664900#5196922 http://www.chow.com/topics/668635#5196615 I'd like to try the Oysters Giovanni, but won't be able to fit in a whole meal here. Busy schedule. Does anyone know if there's a bar menu available, or if the Belli Baci serves appetizers from Cafe Giovanni? Thanks! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/668635#5196615 http://www.chow.com/topics/663684#5196451 Charcroute at Luke; risotto at Domenica; panzanella at MiLa; gumbo at Mandina's. Haven't tried the BBQ shrimp at Mr. B's--do you think they're the city's best? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:42:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663684#5196451 http://www.chow.com/topics/665337#5196412 It has nothing to do with Katrina, as most pond raised crawfish come from areas completely unaffected by K. It's more about profit & weather....we had a very wet October, relatively warm weather, and some producers will push the season to get the $$$ that early crawfish command. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665337#5196412 http://www.chow.com/topics/667828#5196164 I had pad thai for dinner. Had to put half of it in the fridge for the next day. That was enough food for me. Can't comment on other dishes. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667828#5196164 http://www.chow.com/topics/665454#5195094 Wow--looks great! Thank you! Everything looks really tempting . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:39:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665454#5195094 http://www.chow.com/topics/667236#5192467 The OP doesn't say what he had for breakfast at Mother's that he couldn't taste, and I haven't been there since just before the hurricane, but on my last visit (and on several-dozen trips before that) the black ham, biscuits, grits, and coffee made for an outstanding breakfast with great taste and satisfaction. I'd hate to think their ham has fallen down or that thousands of New Orleans tourist "traps" no longer offer good food. Incidentally, at Mother's I've always seen lots of (what appear to be) local people quietly reading the paper at early breakfast and have never felt trapped. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667236#5192467 http://www.chow.com/topics/667686#5191942 Sadly, the macaroons at Sucre do not compare to Laduree but they are certainly not bad. Instead I go for the fabulous chocolate drinks, the gelato and the magnificent chocolates. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667686#5191942 http://www.chow.com/topics/666139#5191607 I'm partial to the sandwiches at Cajun Mike's, in the CBD. The cochon de lait, Cuban and BBQ are all winners. The manager there really puts thought and care into the menu. Good drink specials, too. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/666139#5191607 http://www.chow.com/topics/667695#5191327 If you want to try an oyster po'boy, try Johnny's in the quarter. However, I would venture out to mid city (on the Canal st streetcar) and get my po'boy from Parkway Tavern. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667695#5191327 http://www.chow.com/topics/663272#5190419 Ditto the hotel lobby recommendation. The Monteleone one was fabulous two years ago. The streetcars have been decorated with lights in times of yore and I assume will be this year. And the Quarter itself as the Christmas decorations proliferate--Rudolphs frozen in mid-leap off intaglio second-floor-balcony ironwork emerge ghost-like out of the fog that so often floats in off the river around Christmas. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:40:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663272#5190419 http://www.chow.com/topics/622913#5190086 Two Tony's Restaurant in Bucktown has them right ow. They are huge,fresh and meaty.I would call to make sure before you go. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:26:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/622913#5190086 http://www.chow.com/topics/667433#5189791 definitely alone :). they have the best BBQ shrimp in town; many other of their items are quite good -- not pushing the envelope in any way, but solid classic dishes. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667433#5189791 http://www.chow.com/topics/666889#5188018 That was stated in the first sentence on the original post Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/666889#5188018 http://www.chow.com/topics/666289#5187342 nice link on mahoney's: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/543664 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:18:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/666289#5187342 http://www.chow.com/topics/543664#5187339 NYT article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/dining/11unit.html and some chatter here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/666289 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:18:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/543664#5187339 http://www.chow.com/topics/666086#5187102 Pigeon caterers are great...they did our wedding (200 people), and a small house party (30 people). The young man who set up the food also 'tidied' the house the whole time, which I did not expect. www.pigeoncaterers.com. and the savory cheesecakes are amazing Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:49:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/666086#5187102 http://www.chow.com/topics/667536#5186450 On lines of Port of Call.. Lucy's http://www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/ 701 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-8995 If it's a nice night it's a short walk to the game. Food about the same as Port of Call. More choices for sure. Nicer place still not a horrible walk to the dome: Gordon Biersch Brewery http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/index.php?pg=location&sub=loc&location_id=5 200 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 phone: 504-552-2739 Great burger and garlic fries, great beers and a really nice outdoor area if it's still not cold down here. Today it was 80. Way nicer: Cafe Adelaide inside the Lowes Hotel http://www.cafeadelaide.com/ 300 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA Great bar and it's owned by the Brennan's family. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:10:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/667536#5186450 http://www.chow.com/topics/664269#5185918 The third really good westbank Vietnamese restaurant is Tan Dinh, my personal favorite. The grilled quail are phenomenal, as well as the lemon chicken, jelly fish salad and others that I can't recall just now. I think people rave about the goat there too, but I have not tried it. As for FQ restaurants, I recommend Bayona and or Galatoire's. The weather should be nice for eating on the patio at Bayona. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:27:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664269#5185918