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/128610#5164539 I do agree the Smith creamery product is a lot better and more consistant. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:42:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/128610#5164539 http://www.chow.com/topics/665065#5164376 thanks for all the info.. think m checking out rivershack tavern tomorrow... any items on the menu recommended? thanks! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:17:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665065#5164376 http://www.chow.com/topics/658004#5164138 Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta - 300 Bourbon in the French Quarter Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658004#5164138 http://www.chow.com/topics/658254#5164133 Deanie's in Bucktown is the best. Injected with Deanie's own seasoning blend and prepared fresh, on the premises. The 12-14 pounder is $34.95 - a very competitive price and delicious. They have other side dishes too like Stuffed Mirliton and Oyster Dressing. This year there is a complete meal package - feeds 4-6 for only $63. And that's the total - not per person! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:55:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658254#5164133 http://www.chow.com/topics/664880#5164129 Coquette makes a nice lunch option as well. But if you're staying downtown and want a whimsical way to spend an hour or so, go to the Ritz-Carlton and walk through their life-size gingerbread house. Yes, you can eat the gum drops off the walls! And then have a cocktail on the patio if the weather's nice. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:53:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664880#5164129 http://www.chow.com/topics/665337#5164128 Galatoire's has eggplant sticks that you dip in powdered sugar. No kidding. It's good. My veg friend was very happy with her eggs sardou, they have several egg dishes they can make. I'm waiting with bated breath for the good hash brown recs, I haven't found any yet. Lots of places do the big potato chunks w/ cajun seasoning, which is good, but not hash browns. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:53:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665337#5164128 http://www.chow.com/topics/665367#5163896 check out Le Meritage http://www.lemeritagerestaurant.com/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:32:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665367#5163896 http://www.chow.com/topics/665368#5163855 Some of my favorite Carnival memories are the ones I can't remember. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:09:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665368#5163855 http://www.chow.com/topics/665454#5163834 Hi everyone, My mother is coming for Thanksgiving this year, and I hope to use her visit as an occasion to go to all types of NOLA restaurants that I have not had a chance to visit yet. I just made a reservation for us for Thanksgiving dinner at Commander's Palace, which I've never been to. Commander's has a special menu that day, and I know some local Chowhounds have spent the holiday there. What were your favorite dishes? Anything you would not recommend? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:58:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665454#5163834 http://www.chow.com/topics/323494#5163245 Okay, so has anybody tried the NEW Jackson? I'd love to hear how it's going - Nice to see their doors swung wide open again. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:57:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/323494#5163245 http://www.chow.com/topics/489455#5163225 This must have been Halloween weekend. I love Coops, for its slightly surly, awesome jambalayaness and its bar cat - one of the only good reasons to venture into the Quarter. But I was there just after Halloween (Sunday eve) with in a group of five (three visitors, two locals). We waited a crazy long time - maybe an hour - and while standing around observed some pretty stressed-out table-waiting, finally finally finally got to sit (still with our good humor intact) only to be told we couldn't be served because my friend's son is 18. Gaming devices, I know, but mind you: the sign on the door says no minors *under 18* - we checked it ahead of time to be sure. You can imagine our dismay after that long wait with our mouths watering. Halloween weekend was not Coops at its finest... but I will be back again very soon! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:39:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/489455#5163225 http://www.chow.com/topics/663047#5163096 Thursdays are almost always perfect...there were two men who ate on Thursday evening for forty years...always in the back, on the right-hand side. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:37:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663047#5163096 http://www.chow.com/topics/664848#5163088 I have heard people declaim that it is "stuffy" and "conceited" and various other terms to suggest that the person was ill-at-ease. These comments are usually coupled with remarks that the food (often called "cuisine") is not innovative & not "knock your socks off." Ain't supposed to be. It is, in fact, a neighborhood restaurant and anyone is welcome to come and play Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664848#5163088 http://www.chow.com/topics/664210#5162709 You have plenty of great suggestions. I have never tasted this sandwich you mention, but if I asked my dad to bring me a sandwich from home & he didn't, well, I'd cry. C'mon, indulge your son! Even if it's not so good after a day, so what? He'll be thankful you tried & at least it won't drive him as crazy as not having one at all. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:37:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664210#5162709 http://www.chow.com/topics/645031#5162702 Is this the same place that once housed AQUARIANS? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:31:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/645031#5162702 http://www.chow.com/topics/663351#5162544 Second that emotion for Joey-K's! Great local hang and possibly the frostiest Abita on tap in town. IMNSHO Brigtsen's kicks K-Paul's ass from here to eternity. The student has far surpassed the master, offers a better overall experience and for less jack to boot. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:18:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663351#5162544 http://www.chow.com/topics/663576#5162541 Everything on the Brigtsen's menu represents the highest form of Modern Louisiana cooking. Craziness? I think not. Jacque-Imo's and Marisol are way more "all over the place". I cannot imagine a trip to New Orleans without a visit to Brigtsen's. One of my favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. And I'll be there in a few weeks. YUM! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:16:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663576#5162541 http://www.chow.com/topics/665158#5162011 Elizabeth's is out in Bywater, and I really like that place. Might not be on the way to the game, but it's pretty darned good. If you're in the Quarter, you might want to try the Coffee Pot. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665158#5162011 http://www.chow.com/topics/665276#5161928 Has anyone done the tasting menu at Stella? We have reservations there for Saturday and I'm trying to decide if it would be worth it, as it's rather pricey. No debating over whether or not Stella is any good, that part has already been decided....just wondering about the tasting menu. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665276#5161928 http://www.chow.com/topics/664983#5161590 Wait till you see the second 50, which is also posted in the food media and news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:27:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664983#5161590 http://www.chow.com/topics/370932#5161523 In my opinion it's just dirtier and one is much more likely to get a stomachache eating their greasy poboys with "special" sauces. I don't know why I feel that Quarter Master is better. Just a better track record with it I guess. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/370932#5161523 http://www.chow.com/topics/665093#5160490 My favorite restaurants in the French Quarter are: Galatoire's (jacket required for men at dinner): oysters rockefeller, oysters en brochette, seafood stuffed eggplant, lamb chops béarnaise, crabmeat au gratin, fried soft shell crabs w/crabmeat, godchaux salad, soufflé potatoes. http://www.galatoires.com/ Mr.. B's: great gumbo Ya-Ya, BBQ shrimp, any fish of the day plank grilled, and profiteroles for dessert. http://www.mrbsbistro.com/index2.php Irene's: the duck is amazing, and the chicken rosemarino is a classic Creole Italian dish. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/neworleans/D41515.html Muriel's at Jackson Square: good gumbo, goat cheese and crawfish crepes, puppy drum, and double cut pork chops. http://www.muriels.com/ Iris in the Bienville House for veal cheek ravioli, mussels, foie gras, duck confit, sunchoke and cauliflower soup, scallops and skate wing. http://irisneworleans.com/ Go to Cafe du Monde (riverside of Jackson Square) for beignets and coffee any time of day. http://www.cafedumonde.com/ Check out Stanley on Jackson Square for breakfast or lunch. Scott Boswell also has Stella!, but this is his casual restaurant that cranks out some good food too: http://www.stanleyrestaurant.com/ http://www.restaurantstella.com/ For raw oysters: Desire Bar in the Royal Sonesta, Bourbon House, Acme or Felix's in the Qtr., Luke in the CBD on St. Charles Ave., Pascal's Manale and Casamento's Uptown. http://www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans/index.cfm?fa=diningentertainment.home http://www.bourbonhouse.com/ http://www.acmeoyster.com/ http://www.felixs.com/ http://www.lukeneworleans.com/ http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/pascalsmanale/ http://www.casamentosrestaurant.com/main/main.html For good drinks: Carrousel Bar at the Monteleone (a must visit), French 75 Bar at Arnaud's, Lafitte's Blacksmith, Absinthe House, Napoleon House, Hermes Bar at Antoine's, Chart Room on Chartres, Sazerac Bar at (recently reopened) The Roosevelt. Central Grocery for muffalettas. These are great for the plane ride home. Be sure to check their hours, as they may be closed when you fly home. They pack well, so you can buy a day before flying. If you like your muffalettas warmed (which I do), then eat at Napoleon House or heat up the CG when you get home. I find it opens up the flavors of the meats, cheese and olive salad. http://www.napoleonhouse.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Grocery Green Goddess is the newest and most talked about in the Qtr. Menu looks amazing: http://greengoddessnola.com/ Other Breakfast places: Croissant D'or (great pastries) 617 Ursulines Ave (504) 524-4663 Open Wed-Sun 7am-2pm EAT (great brunch and BYOB) http://www.eatnola.com/ If you have a car or will take the streetcar, head Uptown for J'Anita's, Martinique, Clancy's and Patois. J'Anita's in the Avenue Pub on St. Charles Ave. for great BBQ for lunch. They also have the best fish sammich ever! http://www.theavenuepub.com/food.htm Martinique Bistro on Magazine has great food and a beautiful courtyard. http://www.martiniquebistro.com/ Clancy's on Annunciation is terrific; get the oysters w/brie, sweetbreads, the smoked soft shell crab and the veal chops. and their frozen Brandy Alexander's are good for dessert. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/neworleans/D41648.html Patois on Laurel for rabbit, moules frites, and pork belly. This has become one of the best new restaurants and well worth trying. Open also for Friday lunch and Sunday brunch, if that fits in your schedule. http://www.patoisnola.com/ Or, head to Mid-City for Mandina's on Canal St. for turtle soup, oyster po boys, and trout or Parkway Bakery and Tavern for the best roast beef po boys. http://www.parkwaybakeryandtavernnola.com/ (Mandina's is cash only.) http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/ In the CBD, across Canal St from Fr. Qtr., try Rambla in the International House Hotel for great tapas, Luke on St. Charles for oysters at the bar, duck and rabbit pate, choucroûte maison, and moules and frites, Domenica in The Roosevelt for goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms, grilled radicchio, and any of the pastas and pizzas. If you are in town for lunch Friday, Restaurant August has a 3 course for $20.09 that is stellar. Other places: Herbsaint and Cochon (both Donald Link restaurants), Rio Mar and La Boca (both Adolpho's restaurants) and his new place, a Mano. http://ihhotel.com/restaurant.html http://www.lukeneworleans.com/ http://www.domenicarestaurant.com/ http://www.restaurantaugust.com/ http://herbsaint.com/ http://www.cochonrestaurant.com/ http://riomarseafood.activepixel.com/ http://www.labocasteaks.com/index.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:20 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665093#5160490 http://www.chow.com/topics/663679#5159379 Central doesn't open till 9/9:30 so if you're leaving early, buy the muff the day before. Take Ziplocks. They last for days refrigerated. Dong Phuoug also has just the best french bread. You could take Hwy 90 east out of the city, stop there and if you have time, stop @ Fort Pike (this just re-opened) then cross the Rigolets bridge and then go up to merge back onto I-10 in Slidell. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:52:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663679#5159379 http://www.chow.com/topics/664687#5159196 A violinist? Really? I heard Joe venuti play at Rosy's in the Franklin Pierce Administration...and then went out with his mob. It was great. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:44:35 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664687#5159196 http://www.chow.com/topics/663168#5159168 Both Commander's and Galatoire in the same day is heavy hitting, indeed. I've done the opening part of lunch--turtle soup is the obvious choice--at Comander's and then decamped for Galatoire's on more than one occasion. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663168#5159168 http://www.chow.com/topics/664981#5158978 They have about 16 tv's so I would say yes, and since the Saints don't play until 3, and it's a home game you should be ok Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664981#5158978 http://www.chow.com/topics/664269#5158969 Boy, stuff will really falls off the board quick around here if people don't keep posting. If you really want to do some exploring, you need to head out of the quarter and down into the Fauborg Marigny and especially the Bywater. Its kinda like what the Quarter was eighty or ninety years ago. See Kermit Ruffins at Vaughn's Lounge, have a cold beer at Bud Rips. Bo to Markey's Bar. Have a light snack at Satsuma Cafe and browse for antiques, well brick a brack anyway, at the Bargain Center next door, head down to the Joint for some bbq, while you there cross the canal and see what's happening in the lower ninth ward. There seems to be a coffe house on every other corrner in the Bywater, and some of them haven't even been yelped. As for the Quarter, there's not much hidden but I like the Italian Barrel, which is semi hidden, sidewalk seating, some find it overpriced, but I really like the vibe and all you need to do is split a salad and have a bottle of wine and you should be fine. And I would go to Jack Dempsey's, no tourists there, but it will be full, and you will get your money's worth. Have a very rormantic dinner at Feelings Cafe, its not cutting edge, but it is out of the way. Or go to Meaux Bar, its quiet, good upscale bistro fare, its right in the Quarter. TAke the ferry across the river to Algiers Point and catch some music at the Old Point Bar, have a beer at the Dry Dock. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:45 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664269#5158969 http://www.chow.com/topics/661113#5158595 That is an interesting question...off the tope of my head, I'd think that Bet-R etc use what they can get from Associated Grocers and maybe (?) from redi Fresh. You could check with Babineau's over in Henderson/Cecelia..and maybe Bergeron's in Port Allen, which of course is closer to you. Other than that you might have to run to French Settlement Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:37:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661113#5158595 http://www.chow.com/topics/664900#5157971 This place looks intersesting. Has anybody gone after the first couple of days where there are always problems. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664900#5157971 http://www.chow.com/topics/664261#5157764 The can of soup trick (it is really a "stretcher" and thickener) used to be limited to a small area below Lafayette. It used to be that you never saw it in lake Charles but it has made inroads there in the last 20 years. Etouffee never really took hold in New Orleans until the 1970's. Cooks in the City have largely just made it up as they go along, whichis consistent with its origins. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664261#5157764 http://www.chow.com/topics/662995#5156157 Just wanted to follow-up and say that we did end up having lunch at Middendorfs last Sunday. When we got there at noon we had our choice of tables, ordered at the bar and our food came out within minutes. But by the time we left, the line was all the way to the enterance of the patio! As Uptownlibrarian mentioned, the views are amazing and the patio is very nice. It was a great place to have lunch and enjoy the weather. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:10:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662995#5156157 http://www.chow.com/topics/664544#5156125 That's the kind of eating scheduled I like. Eat, drink and be happy. Have a great time in NOLA. Enjoy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:01:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664544#5156125 http://www.chow.com/topics/664647#5155757 I am reminded of the Vic n' Nat'ly when Vic is all confused about peopole wanting she-crab. It t'rowed 'im fer a loop... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:08:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664647#5155757 http://www.chow.com/topics/664562#5154489 BBQ shrimp are not grilled nor do they have a sweet bbq sauce on them. True New orleans BBQ shrimp are cooked head on in lots of butter, hot sauce, lea & perrins etc. The bbq shrimp poboy at Liuzza's is not even done that way, small shrimp probably cooked in some butter and other spices but nowhere near as good as real bbq shrimp. Sorry you were disappointed in that sandwich, but I have alswys thought it was way overrated. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664562#5154489 http://www.chow.com/topics/664477#5154481 Don's will not disappoint. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664477#5154481 http://www.chow.com/topics/664591#5154344 We're flying in this Friday and landing around 1030pm. I had originally planned on going to Acme Oyster House for a late dinner but found out they're only open til 11. Any good recommendations for a late dinner? We're staying at the W in the quarter. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664591#5154344 http://www.chow.com/topics/642137#5154077 I just can't see FrMkt Corp turning the space back to a true Farmer's Mkt - the trinkets, t shirts, masks and bad feather boa's have just too much of a profit margin. If they wanted food vendors in, doing spaces such as the one Loretta's has would have been a priority, which sadly was not the case. The St Rock Market building on St. Claude would be a great mini Pike Place - the city owns it and nothing has happened at the site except for a sagging sign. You could imagine it expending into the huge neutral ground behind it too - the trees there are just beautiful.Hopefully whatever ends up being the new administration makes cultural tourism a priority. Remember 8/12/07 Nagin's .violent crime "keeps the New Orleans brand out there", We just cannot have another 4 years of that mindset. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:31:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/642137#5154077 http://www.chow.com/topics/664169#5154057 It's too late in the season for fresh Hatch. The peak of season is around the start of the school year. The best true Hatch product lines - outside of the small NM family ones - seem to be the ones from HEB/Central Markets in Texas. HEB does a very organized tumbled roasting fest at all the CM locations and did a fund raiser for the farmers the bad weather year (07?). They sell 2 different ones - a Salsa Roja y a Salsa Verde under the CM label, also Hatch chili tortillas (these freeze well) and a queso. So the next time you're in TX look stop at an HEB. That being said - you might try substituting Anaheim (still in season) & roast them. They are milder than Hatch. For frozen Hatch, try Hatch Chili Express Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:12:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664169#5154057 http://www.chow.com/topics/663754#5153909 We like B&C but had one bad experience. The appetizer platter was less than fresh. Oak Alley's restaurant is decent. Spahr's in Thibodaux is good if you want to drive further south and see the sights. Across the river in Convent is Hymel's. It was off for a while but my recent visits have been very good. The prices are very reasonable and the menu is extensive. We liked the crab au gratin, burger and the stuffed bell peppers. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:33:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663754#5153909 http://www.chow.com/topics/661925#5153592 OK, I get it. We'll make that a possible lunch or cocktails stop. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:03:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661925#5153592 http://www.chow.com/topics/664465#5153063 Sounds like you missed the only interesting thing left at the Riverwalk: the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, www.southernfood.org Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664465#5153063 http://www.chow.com/topics/664429#5152916 just what i was looking for, thanks. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:25:33 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664429#5152916 http://www.chow.com/topics/664345#5152143 fabulous! you are culinary rockstars :). glad you enjoyed your trip.. im interested in making the reverse trip up to memphis, have never been. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664345#5152143 http://www.chow.com/topics/663904#5150960 Magazine is a long street, but worth exploring. http://www.magazinestreet.com/?merchants&cat=8 the above link lists some of the restaurants along Magazine. be sure to pick up their booklet that has maps and listing, which are a great help. if it's a nice day, Martinique Bistro has great food and a lovely courtyard. for something a bit more casual, there is St. James Cheese Co. w/the Wine Seller next door. or, you could just graze along several blocks to get a good taste. you could start at the Farmer's Market and then work your way uptown. there's Casamento's for oysters, Ignatius for Nola fare. enjoy! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:34:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663904#5150960 http://www.chow.com/topics/664087#5150010 or Domenica. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:35:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664087#5150010 http://www.chow.com/topics/456711#5149158 re: tv. no doubt! with the advent of the cheap flat panel it seems every bar owner in town sees the walls as nothing more that tv mounts...this is unfortunate as it kills atmosphere, mood, and bar interaction with quirky characters. was just in the Sazerac last nite, a sunday; decent drinks but not as good as when "Russ" is taking care of business (thurs, fri and sat). cocktail waitress was an automaton. besh's Domenica, also in the Roosevelt, was a great spot for a late nite dinner w/ a group of people. the place is boisterous and the rustic northern plates + fire pizza were quite good and a departure from the nola norm. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:37:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/456711#5149158 http://www.chow.com/topics/662022#5147158 Responding to your "experimentation and fearlessness" request, I have always heard chef Vizzard's creations described with those terms (I have never been, so I can not give that my personal recommendation) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:24:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662022#5147158 http://www.chow.com/topics/663414#5146507 i recommend luke as well...the oysters are $0.25 apiece, and i got a grey goose martini for $4! this certainly made my day, and the oysters were fantastic (p & j's). the special is only good from 3-6 though, just as a heads up. also, if you're in the mood for a really well made margarita, el gato negro is a newer mexican spot across from the french market that uses all fresh fruits and house made simple syrup in their drinks. it was a $10 drink, but it was SO yummy, and worth it imho. i did not eat there, but from talking to one of the guys there, he said it's mostly locals dining there, so that's good to know about. not that you'd wanna eat mexican in NOLA, but you never know. i had chilaquiles at the green goddess that were damn good, and i asked them to add a scoop of fresh crabmeat to it (this was after much debating cuz lotsa stuff on their menu sounds awesome). but i honestly never thought i'd eat those for lunch, that's for sure! also, expect to pay between $20-30/lunch if you are hitting a decent restaurant. i think my cheapest lunch one day was a BBQ shrimp po boy from liuzza's by-the-track, and that was $14 w/ just water to drink (after tax + tip). to me, that's not cheap, but i if you want good seafood, you're gonna pay for it...enjoy! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:45:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663414#5146507 http://www.chow.com/topics/661297#5146418 Great write-up. Glad you had such a good experience. It really is a one-of-a-kind place... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:37:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661297#5146418