126881 Mon Sep 08 20:36:19 -0700 2003 6 9 New Orleans 0 688488 We are going to be in NOLA for 5 days and have picked out several places to eat.. from bignet's to muffs to you name it However, For one of our dinners, I would like to got to one of Emeril's restaurants... Which would you recommend? Thanks Mon Sep 08 20:36:19 -0700 2003 0 Noshnoj 1 688490 We went to Emeril's several years ago & actually enjoyed it very much. We sat at the Food Bar which was definitely a highlight. I've heard consistent reports on Delmonico....however, Nola seems to be hit or miss. Mon Sep 08 21:41:35 -0700 2003 688488 0 Pam in NJ 1 688499 We had brunch at Emeril's Delmonico last Easter and it was fantastic...food, service, moderate prices (considering) and atmosphere. We are headed to the Big Easy later this week and have already made reservations for Sunday brunch. You can make reservations on line and will definetly need them. By the way, is there an event in NO that takes you there? Tue Sep 09 14:59:18 -0700 2003 688488 0 Chef Bob 1 688517 I went to NOLA and it was awesome. Casual dress too. Here's a link to my NOLA Review. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/126765#687882 Wed Sep 10 17:44:52 -0700 2003 688488 0 bennyboy 1 688518 I think the others below are more forgiving than I am. If you must go to one you should go to the original. Reviews of both NOLA and Delmonico's are spotty if you scroll back. Emeril's is still quite good although not on the level it was when he was still there cooking himself. I hope that you have Peristyle as one of your restaurants (and already have a confirmed reservation!). Wed Sep 10 18:45:08 -0700 2003 688488 0 Joe H. 2 688565 i couldn't agree with you more. Emeril's is the best of the 3, if you have to choose one. peristyle is great. Tue Sep 16 13:32:31 -0700 2003 688518 0 kdub 2 688568 I don't Delmonico don't recall ever hearing or reading a bad review of Delmonico. Tue Sep 16 14:29:29 -0700 2003 688518 0 IamJacksBrain