663351 Thu Oct 29 14:04:20 -0700 2009 10 9 New Orleans 0 5141116 I'm heading to New Orleans next week. I know that there a ton of choices of places to dine. Can anyone recommend any special/uniques places to try? Thu Oct 29 14:04:20 -0700 2009 1087498 Capebeach 1 5141295 You will get a million responses. If you are going to be there more than a day or two, I'd highly recommend getting a Zagat's guide to the city . They are tremendously useful guides. http://www.zagat.com/zagatsearch/sem.aspx?rn=zagat_new_orleans One restaurant I think everyone should eat at once in their life is Antoine's: http://www.antoines.com/ A less gourmand style place I will visit in the future is Paraso. I saw it on Guy Fieri's show and it looked like a great lunch spot if in the Garden District. Have fun! Thu Oct 29 15:02:29 -0700 2009 5141116 287375 Oro 2 5141359 Parasol's is a good ole spot but I regret the new owners got rid of the coolers behind the bar..I know why they did it but I still don't like it... Thu Oct 29 15:31:51 -0700 2009 5141295 107060 hazelhurst 3 5149095 there are new owners? they got rid of bottled beer?? Mon Nov 02 09:25:53 -0800 2009 5141359 143137 kibbles 4 5149489 New as of several years ago. The old slide-top coolers were ditched in favor of big things proclaiming the sovereignty of Coca-Cola (not even Barq's) Mon Nov 02 11:21:53 -0800 2009 5149095 107060 hazelhurst 1 5142792 Bon Ton, Liuzza's By The Track, Parasol, Parkway, Cochon, Nola Grocery, Napoleon House (get a pimm's cup) - that's my lunch list. Fri Oct 30 08:31:08 -0700 2009 5141116 125577 mrsfury 1 5142799 Franky & Johnny's, Liuzza's on Bienville, Mandina's, my lunch places Fri Oct 30 08:33:13 -0700 2009 5141116 154901 roro1831 1 5143305 I'm going this weekend and here is my itenerary which I'm 100% positive will be top notch: Saturday Lunch: Parasol Saturday Dinner: Luke Sunday Brunch: Commander's Palace Monday Lunch: Green Goddess Monday Dinner: Cochon Fri Oct 30 11:09:57 -0700 2009 5141116 275752 klebb 2 5144879 Some more worthwhile places no one has mentioned yet: lunch Joey K's Mr B's dinner K-Paul's Pelican Club brunch Lil Dizzy's (Treme) AVOID Pere Antoine's Sat Oct 31 07:46:15 -0700 2009 5143305 127594 kukubura 3 5162544 Second that emotion for Joey-K's! Great local hang and possibly the frostiest Abita on tap in town. IMNSHO Brigtsen's kicks K-Paul's ass from here to eternity. The student has far surpassed the master, offers a better overall experience and for less jack to boot. Fri Nov 06 19:18:38 -0800 2009 5144879 10576 GroovinGourmet 1 5147049 Thanks for all your suggestions! Sun Nov 01 11:21:00 -0800 2009 5141116 1087498 Capebeach