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Faim May 30, 2009 06:14 PM

Cochon last night was good-Bright ideas please?

Non touristy low key good food ? Thanks.

  1. nomadchowwoman Jun 1, 2009 09:46 AM

    You might try Meauxbar Bistro on N. Rampart, which many locals and Quarterites frequent and has consistently very good food, excellent cocktails, low-key New Orleans ambience. The one thing I've had there that I wouldn't recommend is duck confit (skin was flaccid and not at all crisp, and I noted this on others' plates on several occasions).

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      BRB May 30, 2009 07:59 PM

      Non-touristy . . . low key . . . sounds like Dante's Kitchen to me. I had a really nice meal there on Monday night. http://danteskitchen.com/

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        GroovinGourmet May 30, 2009 08:09 PM

        Never made it to Dante's cuz Brigtsen's is right down the street. That's always my first choice.

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          Bigrayok May 31, 2009 04:02 PM

          I know I am in the minority here, but I enjoyed Dante's Kitchen as much as Brigsten's. Dante's Kitchen does not require reservations and is not as cramped on the inside to me. The food was just as good. I enjoyed Brigsten's but had an uncomfortable experience there. I was seated facing another single diner and I had to wait 27 minutes between finishing my appetizer and receiving my entre. I travel the U.S. alone and eat in restaurants by myself. I do not like to eat at a bar because I do not drink and do not like to sit on bar stools. I am sure if I go to Brigsten's again I will like it, but it was not as great to me as the hype I see on this board.

          Bigray in Ok

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