NOLA 30th Birthday Dinner
Hello....Planning on going to NOLA for my sisters 30 th birthday with a group of friends. We are staying near the French Quarter. I need to know a good resturant to have dinner which is: moderate, casual, good middle aged crowd, comfy with local creole/ soul flair. We are from NYC and enjoy eating lots of comfort food rather than expensive 5 course meals at 5 star resturants. We also enjoy having drinks at lounges and hanging out. I was looking into Acme, the menu looks great because of the variety of food but, a lot of people said to avoid Acme if you're not going just to have oysters. We would be interested in a resturant like Acme that has a variety of NOLA food. Any good lounges/ bars?
Also I need a good bakery for her birthday cake. We prefer cakes that taste home made with a moist pound cake consistency and not like a basic store bought cake from a local supermarket. Any suggestions?
By NYCGIRL2020
on Mar 10, 2010 08:40 AM
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Jacques-Imo is perfect for a group. Very fun and eclectic. Be sure to get the shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake! It's not near where you're staying...but I'd sugggest taking the streetcar.
For the cake, try Sucre.
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Yeah, Jacque-Imo sounds like what you're looking for. Other options to consider: Cochon, Dick & Jenny's, or Atchafalaya
My favorite cake comes from Flour Power......a short drive to Chalmette.
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Yes, Atchafalaya is great too. I LOVE their shrimp and grits!
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If your group is at least 5, Jacques Imos takes resv.
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Cochon.
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There are many hip restaurants that aren't overly pricey. My favorite is Domenica, but Jacques-Imos would be a good choice too. The W Hotel has a popular bar called Whiskey Blue, if you like a slightly New York-scene. If you're looking to get away from that, try the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton. If you want more of a dive bar scene, head to the Marigny neighborhood (Frenchman Street) were there are a number of cool joints to listen to music or just hang out. My favorite is DBA.
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good suggestions abound.
my baker of choice is Nola Cake Cafe - http://www.nolacakes.com/
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