http://www.chow.com/boards/9 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:37:58 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849373#7342268 Thanks for the correction on NOLA. Never want to give a dog a bad name...and I like dogs, too. My apologies to Emeril's Empire. hazelhurst Wed, 16 May 2012 12:19:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849373#7342268 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849266#7341830 Thanks, collardman. Yes despite its touristy appeal we really enjoy ourselves at Brennan's. We like having one semi-formal breakfast during our stays but find that most of the restaurants we would like to try are limited to Sunday and maybe Saturday breakfast/brunch only. Am I missing any other upscale breakfast spots we could try on any day other than Sunday? MiLa was great and I believe you may have recommended it for lunch. We'd like to go back and take advantage of the lunch special on our next trip. j.ho Wed, 16 May 2012 02:49:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849266#7341830 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/699162#7341819 Sho' 'nuff do. My boss and I were just discussing whether we wanted to attend a conference in San Diego. We both agreed that if the thing was in New Orleans, we'd already be there. I often hang on this board when nothing is happening on San Francisco, longing for soft-shell crab po-boys, red beans and rice, beignets, Brigtsen's, Bon Ton Cafe. chocolatetartguy Wed, 16 May 2012 02:45:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/699162#7341819 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848041#7341772 It's been a while, but I thought you could have coffee with or without chicory? chocolatetartguy Wed, 16 May 2012 02:31:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848041#7341772 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849188#7341246 Thanks for the suggestions Hazelhurst. I am hoping to try some different menu items this trip and the Canapé Lorenzo was already on my radar (no doubt from one of your posts). My next visit however will be lunch Thursday when my girlfriend is in town and I'll probably let her choose the appetizers. Boatman Tue, 15 May 2012 21:58:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849188#7341246 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849332#7340927 Brigsten's has more fans here but either is a good choice. Brigsten's has the edge on service. I think all will suggest that you skip Mothers. Bon Ton is a good lunch choice in the same area but they are closed on weekends. collardman Tue, 15 May 2012 19:50:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849332#7340927 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844567#7340306 Just don't get a roast beef at Domilise's and you'll be ok. I think your first choices look fine. N.O.Food Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844567#7340306 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848664#7340164 If you're into blues I would look at local artists vs. venues. Look up schedules for musicians such as; Tab Benoit, Bryan Lee, Sonny Landreth, Little Freddie King, Luther Kent, Marcia Ball, and John Mooney. And yes, there is always Big Al Carson. For cheap, casual, local seafood/soul food you can try Coop's, Praline Conenction, Lil' Dizzy's or Willie Mae's. You can also hit up an Oyster bar (Acme, Bourbon House, Felix, etc. in the FQ) and get a fair range of local specialties and seafood as well as those wonderful, plump, gulf coast oysters. j.ho Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848664#7340164 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849311#7340050 I'm making my first trip to NOLA this weekend and stumbled upon Apolline's menu. The menu looks fantastic! However, since it hasn't been open very long with its current chef/name, reviews are relatively sparse. Can anyone offer some reviews of the restaurant? Thanks! pamdemic3 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:20:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849311#7340050 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849306#7339976 Hi All... Never been to New Orleans before (I'm a CA boy) and I'm in the beginning phases of doing some planning...It will be a winter trip and we will arrive on a Thursday mid day and depart on Tuesday morning. That gives me 5 dinners and 4 lunches. Our anniversary trips (we take turns planning for each other every year and keep the trip a surprise until the last minute) is always LARGELY based around food... And at this point I've done NO other pre-planning at all...not till the food part is in place!! :) And yes…it’s my year to plan. So...I need some help here....any suggestions to other threads and/or names of restaurants would be terrific! Here is what we like---I'm a vegetarian...but do eat fish...my wife eats everything except fish (she does eat shellfish) We love Asian...we love fusion...we love experiencing new things and foods...We enjoy local’s types of places as much as the “must go to” top restaurants… I'm open to any price frame....the best food is sometimes the least expensive....although...I'm also looking for some fancy dinner ideas too...as we will be celebrating!! Thanks for all the help upfront! I’ve used Chowhound for my 10 of our 20 anniversary trips and I have NEVER been steered wrong…. I'm looking at staying at the W in the French Quarter...and not sure if I'm gonna need/want a car or can just get by with Public transportation....looking into that too!! lv2eat Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849306#7339976 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847812#7339956 the cub is fantastic! great hole in the wall….old school shreveport. our other favorite is noble savage downtown. always top notch! mnags Tue, 15 May 2012 13:33:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847812#7339956 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847511#7339904 Commander's, hands down. CA is good (sit upstairs, band downstairs is so loud you can't hold a conversation), but you'll not have near the memorably festive, fun experience CP provides. JazzyB Tue, 15 May 2012 13:05:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847511#7339904 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/637713#7339520 Wow, that sounds very intriguing. I have never had Nocino, but that definitely sounds like something I would like to try. Thanks for the heads up, N.O. Food! Homero Tue, 15 May 2012 04:02:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/637713#7339520 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844844#7339295 I love One's happy hour. Scallops, chargrilled oysters, a couple of Onetinis, and fresh baked sourdough bread and you are set. Coquette's $20 lunch special is also a great deal, as well as August. I am dying to go back to August. lawstudent Tue, 15 May 2012 01:54:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844844#7339295 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848168#7339240 Thank you both, HC and CM. Think that I will make changes to my limited itinerary, as I only have but a few nights. Appreciated, Hunt Bill Hunt Tue, 15 May 2012 01:29:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848168#7339240 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848732#7338439 @VeraBlue: Can you expand on your comments re: Appoline? The menu looks fantastic, but there aren't many reviews out there yet (mostly reviews for the old Dominique's). Thanks! pamdemic3 Mon, 14 May 2012 19:04:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848732#7338439 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848777#7337366 Thank you for the suggestions...I think I might try that if I have time. I'll be staying very near the convention center, would anyone know of such a vietnamese place within short walking distance of that area. nicedragonboy Mon, 14 May 2012 07:25:35 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848777#7337366 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848546#7337262 Grin!!! So far, never had a less than "stellar" meal there - frou-frou aside. Hunt Bill Hunt Mon, 14 May 2012 04:42:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848546#7337262 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846560#7335445 Book Coquette out of those four. Sylvain is a great place to pop in and have a drink/snack. N.O.Food Sat, 12 May 2012 21:35:26 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846560#7335445 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/792780#7334234 Just be mindful - we celebrated my 5-0 in New Orleans and now we own property there - the city can work its spell on you nynola Fri, 11 May 2012 23:21:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/792780#7334234 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846712#7331651 I just had the sweetbreads risotto at Rue 127 last night. They were terrific, the best dish of the meal, and the sweetbreads themselves were perfect. Boatman Thu, 10 May 2012 17:06:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846712#7331651 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847973#7330736 Three Muses down the block on Frenchmen St is a good choice for small plates and live music - good drinks as well Marigny Brasserie has improved over the last year or so, but still not what it was 10 years ago. The drinks are good, however I like Adolfo's, but it's not for everyone. The food is generally good, but the ambiance is in the negative numbers. I characterize it as 80% of the quality of a fine restaurant at about 60% of the cost. Irene's is relatively close on Chartres St, but they generally don't take reservations unless you're a regular. If you get there for the 5:30 opening you'll be seated right away: 10 or 15 minutes later and you'll be waiting an hour or more Down in the Bywater, @ 3200 Burgundy St, is Maurepas Foods. No reservations, small plates of innovative food and a great bar. It's a bit of a hike from Frenchmen St, but you can always call a cab to get back ( United Cabs - 504-524-9606 nynola Thu, 10 May 2012 03:24:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847973#7330736 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846708#7330735 Parkway originally took them off because of the increased cost. There is no new residue being left by oysters post-spill. CampStreet Thu, 10 May 2012 03:23:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846708#7330735 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839072#7330676 Yes I was informed on another post. I won't starve. ndukka562 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:44:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839072#7330676 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848408#7330294 Probably stealing kukubura's thunder here, but BBQ Shrimp for lunch at Mr. B's (with $1.50 cocktails) would suit Monday or Tuesday lunch just fine. ndukka562 Wed, 09 May 2012 23:20:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848408#7330294 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846574#7329631 Ditto Domenica, Luke (great solo lunches at the bar for each of these), Emeril's & Herbsaint. Also Ruby Slipper Cafe for brunch is a treat, but be prepared to wait on weekends. karendor Wed, 09 May 2012 18:33:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846574#7329631 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847910#7329014 Also try Oriental Market, 3324 Transcontinental....I'm told it has a Korean focus, but I haven't personally been inside the place. Hungry Celeste Wed, 09 May 2012 14:32:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847910#7329014 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847990#7328764 Dante's chicken under a brick is really flavorful. Worth going back for,but why isn't the skin crisp? A quick, easy dish at home with crispy skin everytime. JazzyB Wed, 09 May 2012 11:24:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847990#7328764 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847678#7327824 OH, happy day!--not that he's leaving the Quarter, but that he'll be in a LARGER restaurant (with parking). And American Can is in need of a good restaurant. This will be a great addition to Mid-City. Can't wait. nomadchowwoman Tue, 08 May 2012 21:32:12 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847678#7327824 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/794862#7327730 Had lunch there today and was impressed by both the food and service. The egg amuse did remind me of Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park with their egg shell treats but it was still quite delicious. Service has been a bit slower in many place here than I've gotten used to in NYC, SF and Vancouver so it was nice to attentive professional servers and a well paced prix fixe courses. Thinking I might have to go back for dinner. tjinsf Tue, 08 May 2012 20:54:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/794862#7327730 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848289#7327655 Is this a faux-pas? Even if our reservation is at 9PM on a Sunday night? I made the reservation at Open Table and mentioned we'd only be eating dessert... so I hope that they would read that and say something if it wasn't okay. I know it's a fancy restaurant, so I wanted to ask if that is an appropriate practice as long as it's not prime-time in the restaurant, which I would guess is 6-8pm'ish. chadomac Tue, 08 May 2012 20:28:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848289#7327655 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847992#7326070 A jacket isn't required for lunch according to the hostess but pants are as well as no t-shirts and flip-flop but the hostess also said they appreciate people who do wear suits. I've switched up my plans as I've been making reservations and I'm going to Commander's for dinner now. Also went to Cochon tonight (food was good especially the pork cheeks, the grits were better at green goddess, the oysters and bacon wrapped gizzards were good but the crawfish boulettes weren't as good as others I've had) and for our group dinner we are going to Domenica as there are vegetarians in the group. really no need to worry about dressing at cochon, there were folks in t-shirts, flipflop and shorts at dinner. tjinsf Tue, 08 May 2012 04:11:28 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847992#7326070 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835846#7324837 Thank you Collardman, I will take a cab ride out to Buck town, always wanted to check that area out. The last couple of times in NOLA during the spring, we have eaten at Deanies in the FQ and the boil crawfish wasn't bad. nola1421 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:19:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835846#7324837 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847696#7323477 Royal Street Deli is suddenly gone, to be renamed and opening at the St. Vincent Guesthouse in the lower Garden District. I will miss them. Didn't work for me for lunch because the price/ginormous portions but enjoyed many a meal from them. I hope they succeed in their new space, but sad I can't just pop in at whim on my way home or order delivery. rouxdauphine Sun, 06 May 2012 21:20:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847696#7323477 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847517#7319953 Of course at the Roosevelt you have Dominica and Luke, both good places for big or small eating after a reception. Also, the apps next door at MiLa. Some of the same choices fit the Ritz as you just cross Canal Street a bit. Another good choice is Bombay Club. Good drinks and bar food, possibly suitible after a reception. Others in the Ritz area are mostly seafood, Acme/Felix and GW Fins, but even they have non seafood dishes. Then a few more blocks toward the river or down river are Green Goddess and Pelican Club, both with good seafood alternatives. collardman Fri, 04 May 2012 17:37:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847517#7319953 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847461#7319325 Not sure of your reservation time, but you could start early and take the street car to the Columns on St. Charles Avenue or further down, to Oak on, of course, Oak Street. Both good watering holes and then cab it to Patois. TaTee Fri, 04 May 2012 12:56:52 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847461#7319325 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847569#7318563 Haven't been yet. Know the chef has a good background, and Nash running the front of the house, but literally haven't heard word one about the food. Anyone? sanglier Thu, 03 May 2012 23:49:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847569#7318563 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846286#7316983 Since you'll be uptown on day 2, I would ride the streetcar to Audubon Park andwalk through the park to the zoo. If you don't have too much time be sure and go through the La. swamp exhibit. You'll see things there you won't find at other zoos. Just a thought, from a mom who's 11yo who has done Jazz Fest every year since she was 6weeks old (she's getting checked out of school today!)- having a 3 yo out at jazz fest all day and then asking them to sit through a nice dinner may be too much. Wouls a sitter be possible? roxanne207 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:29:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846286#7316983 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847162#7316498 I agree, I've done it on a workday lunch break. Now, I wasn't able to drive in, park, eat and drive back to midcity in an hour, but definitely could in less than two. noradeirdre Thu, 03 May 2012 03:02:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847162#7316498 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841577#7315056 Wow, sorry to hear that about Herbsaint, one of my favorite restaurants. But I'm glad you were happy at RM and Elizabeth's. Hope you enjoyed the Jazz Fest. nomadchowwoman Wed, 02 May 2012 17:11:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/841577#7315056 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847198#7313977 You'll find it here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847103#7312806 . The Chowhound Team Wed, 02 May 2012 03:51:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/847198#7313977 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846546#7312878 My issue w/August's menu is that there was no notation that it was available every day, so I didn't know if it was just on certain days (as I have experienced elsewhere). It certainly does sound like a great deal, as does MiLa's. ClevelandRandy Tue, 01 May 2012 19:03:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846546#7312878 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846575#7312817 Thank you for the kind offer. Sadly, I'm a 44R. So if it won't alter to fit you, it certainly won't alter to fit me. Gizmo56 Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846575#7312817 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844115#7312721 That's funny, you had the same dual experience. My main point is, if I occasionally don't like what I ordered, it doesn't rise to the level of bashing the restaurant to the point that I hesitate to come back. Unless it's a frequent occurence, of course. sanglier Tue, 01 May 2012 18:05:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844115#7312721 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844256#7311729 Now that the big date has passed, I am curious where you ended up dining, and how the experience was. Gizmo56 Tue, 01 May 2012 06:17:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844256#7311729 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842362#7310724 I was there that day, too! Same thing with the waiter, too! Also, the waiter we had at domenica one night handled Michael J Fox being there in a similar manner. Very professional. briox Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:00:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842362#7310724 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846875#7310396 A Huval from that area (and that's an authority) tells me Crawfishtown is perfectly fine but I have never gone there. Lots of folks love Hawks but that's a good ways west "in" Rayne. A restaurant manager told me this weekend that he's given up boiling becuase the lat two batches were getting hard-shelled and cruddy. Didn't ask him where they came from. hazelhurst Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:51:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846875#7310396 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835381#7310280 If you will note from another thread it states Casamentos has already closed for the summer. Maybe someone else can confirm that. collardman Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:14:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/835381#7310280 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840753#7308887 They are already closed. They closed in April. janepatience Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:17:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840753#7308887