129026 Thu Jul 28 11:28:17 -0700 2005 4 9 New Orleans 0 699547 I'm coming to seriously chow in August. Already have a nearly packed dance card, thanks to the many useful useful board suggestions, but for one critical gap... My first New Orlean's "ohmygod" meal included K-Paul's signature Blackened Redfish (likely prepared by Frank Brigtsen in early 80's). WHO, may I ask, makes today's most stellar Blackened Fish rendition in the area? I saw a blackened tuna on Jacques-Imo's menu but I don't care for tuna unless raw. Catfish or drum would fill the bill. Suggestions? Thu Jul 28 11:28:17 -0700 2005 0 Pressingham 1 699548 I had blackened catfish at Remoulade in July and it was surprisingly good. I dont know if anything will ever compare to having blackened redfish for the first time. There is a certain level of tragedy in having any superb dish in that you can never have it again for the first time. I know this kind of echos a line used by Johnny Depp in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", but the sentiment was absolutely on the nose. Killing the chef was just not right, however. Thu Jul 28 12:52:05 -0700 2005 699547 0 Fydeaux 2 699549 Whoah, whoah, whoah! It was a great dead fish, not first sex! That said, carnal relations new or long-familiar and certain "tastes" have much in common now that you mention it. I have learned a few things that relate specifically to New Orleans: 1)You always choose a rotten hotel the first time visiting. And maybe the third time. 2)Two things that are a joke served-up anywhere other than N.O. are blackened fish and Dixieland Jazz. Truth is... any fool can do their own blackened fish with some Prudhomme Powder, a red-hot cast iron skillet and some butter. But your home kitchen is ruined for hours from the smoke, pepper gas and spatter! I seek a pro willing to assist with an industrial-strength fan! Thu Jul 28 13:14:09 -0700 2005 699548 0 Pressingham 1 699551 I see blackened drum is still on the menu at k-paul's, that is most likely the place to get quintessential blackened anything. At the risk of getting flamed (and probably rightfully so, but I like it) by the food purists among us, the blackened redfish at Jacque-Imo's is one of the best things on the menu there. Comes with cayenne hollandaise, I believe. I don't really like their tuna preps, but I don't remember a blackened tuna. Thu Jul 28 14:13:40 -0700 2005 699547 0 Jess 2 699553 I'll second the Blackened Redfish at Jacques-Imo's. Just had it a couple of weeks ago and it is one of the better items on their menu. -Kevin Link: http://www.NolaFoodie.com Thu Jul 28 15:37:51 -0700 2005 699551 0 UptownKevin