127053 Tue Nov 04 08:35:07 -0800 2003 9 9 New Orleans 0 689313 It has been many years since I dine on barbequed shrimp at Manale's. Fantastic dining experience. Over the years, the dish has found its way to Atlanta, Birmingham and even Louisville. I don't dare ask where the shrimp came from. At any rate, the dish seems to have expanded into different versions. My question. Is, Manales's still the premier dish or has other establishments surpased it over time? I definitly will try any suggestions. Tue Nov 04 08:35:07 -0800 2003 0 Ron 1 689315 Many places have added it. Perhaps one of the best imho is Mr B's. Tue Nov 04 09:01:46 -0800 2003 689313 0 Shelby 2 689324 Mr. B's seems to be the recommended place for BBQ Shrimp these days, and it is in fact quite tasty there....tho some would say they should add (more) garlic. Tue Nov 04 12:39:56 -0800 2003 689315 0 funk504 3 689345 No way! Mosca's italian version is the best, darling. Tue Nov 04 22:43:04 -0800 2003 689324 0 Amanda 4 689350 yeah, i wouldn't say mr. b's is the best.....just the most often recommmended it seems. i'll check mosca's. such a simple dish with many subtle variations i'd imagine "the best" is somewhat subjective.... Wed Nov 05 12:50:02 -0800 2003 689345 0 funk504 1 689325 My personal favorite is the rendition at Brunnings in West End. As I recall, it is not on the regular menu, but they will prepare it for you providing they have the proper size shrimp, which I understand is critical to the dish. Too large will be rubbery, too small, mushy. The flavor is a bit milder then Manale's version with more of a butter and garlic taste. A slight hint of worchester and pepper. A different flavor and too me, a perferred flavor. Also, I found an Asian version of Barbequed shrimp at a small store located on South Broad and Banks Streets. Take out only. Spicy and different then a New Orleans style. I would suggest that you start with Manale's first for comparison, then try Brunnings. Tue Nov 04 12:44:39 -0800 2003 689313 0 Lommy 1 689371 I've had Manales, Mr. B's and Mosca's but I still stand by K-Paul's bbq'd shrimp as New Orleans best. Along with their coconut cake (special request) this is as good as it gets in NOLA for these two dishes. If those on this board who live there would only go to find this out. Wed Nov 05 19:51:09 -0800 2003 689313 0 Joe H. 2 689443 hey joe, I went to kpauls to try their coconut cake just like you suggested. I ordered it one week in advance and the night I went I was so ready to try that cake and of course they did not make it!!!! I left new orleans so disappointed. The food was so-so, not worth the 30.00 per entree. the service was lousy. when I expressed my disappoinment with the waiter over the cake he blew me off and said I was more than welcome to talk to a manager, but never brought the manager over. For the price I was paying for the meal, he should have brought the manager over or something, instead he just walked off and I swa=ear I was very nice about the whole thing I was not upset at the waiter so there was no reason for him to act the total ass. I went to kpauls to specifically try the cake (I am a dessert junkie) and I left knowing I would never get to try it, unless I make it myself. Does anyone have a recipe for it? I have tried kpauls bbq shrimp recipe, I made it at home and it was delicious. not dandy at kpauls Mon Nov 10 09:45:41 -0800 2003 689371 0 justdandy 3 689445 I'm sorry that you had a bad experience. When I think back to it the times I've requested the cake I've always invoked the name of Marty who is the chef who makes it. He's also the person who travels with Chef Paul. The recipe is in the Prudhomme Family Cookbook which is one of the best cookbooks you'll ever see. There is also a recipe for fresh banana cake that is incredible also. Both recipes are four pages-EACH-a LOT of trouble but worth every bit. Important: if you make it the cake is served over a "puddle" of Chantilly whipped cream which the book gives the recipe for. This is heavy cream whipped with a bit of sour cream and laced with Courvoisier and Grand Marnier. The link to Amazon.com is below. There are numerous reviews of the cookbook and mentions of the coconut cake but unfortunately it is out of print. You can get it, just put your name on a waiting list or a search. I should also tell you, having made this cake myself twice, it is not easy. You are going to have to crack at least two fresh coconuts and will take almost all day to make. Still, it is worth it! Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0688075495/qid=1068477696/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_2/103-7249022-9532623?v=glance&n=507846 Mon Nov 10 10:30:57 -0800 2003 689443 0 Joe H. 1 689486 Well, P-M's is the original, and it is what it is. I took a visitor for lunch there the other day, and as far as i can tell, the BBQ shrimp hasn't changed a wit in the 30 yrs I've been going there. As for people saying which place is the "best", it's just a matter of personal taste, as far as the preference for ratio of olive oil to butter, and spice and herb combination. Some versions are salty and herby. Some (Emeril's) are sweet. Pascale's Manali set the standard - after that, its more up to your personal taste preferences. Tue Nov 11 09:13:05 -0800 2003 689313 0 cajun-gwailo