Monday lunch that isn't too heavy or rich??
I'm planning a long weekend in August and am starting to worry about my capacity for all this glorious food! I've got one more meal slot to fill and would love to get opinions.
So far, our plan is:
-- Friday -- lunch of po boys at Mahony's, then a late dinner at August
--Saturday -- lunch at Galatoires, dinner of the BBQ shrimp at Mr B's
-- Sunday -- the jazz brunch at Commanders Palace, then a late dinner at Stella!
-- Monday – ???
(1) I'm trying to balance things out so that I don't eat two massive meals only a few hours apart. It's impossible! But that's why early po boys and then late dinner at August, for example. Have I accomplished this, or am I setting myself up for failure?
(2) I want to try to find a lunch place on Monday that is an excellent goodbye to the city, but that is not too heavy or rich of food. I think there's a good chance I'll be butter-overloaded by that point. Also, I don't have a ton of time because I have to leave for the airport at around 2pm and have to swing back by my hotel in the French Quarter. So many places are closed for Monday lunch. Emerils is open, but I wonder if it's just too much by that point? What do you suggest?
(3) Also, I am hoping to be able to get seated downstairs at Galatoires on a Saturday. Not too late because I don't want to bump up against dinner. Am I asking for the impossible -- will it be crazy crowded and I should book upstairs instead?
I have never eaten at any of these places! I would love any tips you have to give about seating, must-order dishes, etc.
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Emeril's Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130
Galatoire's Restaurant
209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Mahony's
3454 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
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How would you compare Emeril's lunch to August's?
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Emeril's Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130›2 Replies -
Bacco's on chartres has a light two-course special -- the excellent lemon salad, and a pasta & seafood dish. i really enjoyed the fried oyster fettuccine when oysters existed, but the crawfish ragatelle is good too.
$15, and 20-cent martinis -- now thats saying goodbye to new orleans!
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Bacco Restaurant
310 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130›2 Replies-
re: kibbles
Hey, when did the martinis at lunch go up to $0.20? They were $0.10! Double the price?! Is nothing sacred? And how will I pay for the next round?? Damn.
Yes, the Bacco lunch is really nice. Just a perfect place for a 2 hour, 3 martini lunch. And the food is pretty good as well and you can't beat their 2-course specials.
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Go to Galatoire's at 11:15 and you most likely will walk in when they open at 11:30. Ask for Richard to wait on you. Tall nice looking 65 year old gentleman. Order the Oysters Brochette, Crab Maison and Trout broiled with crab meat on top.
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Galatoire's Restaurant
209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 -
Suzy Wong
Jul 20, 2010 08:05 AM
re Galatoire's, you shouldn't have a problem being seated downstairs, and if you don't want to eat too close to dinner time, have lunch when they open to give yourself more time.
Since you are staying in the French Quarter, re Monday lunch, Palace Cafe right there on Canal St would make for a very good,light lunch depending on what you order:
http://www.palacecafe.com/
They also have a summer special, based on the high temperature the previous day (85 degrees =$8.50 lunch)...or Bon Ton (classic cajun food, old school atmosphere
)Obviously you can always order a light salad, or a soup and appetizer etc for a smaller lunch...
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Palace Cafe
605 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130Bon Ton Cafe
401 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130›8 Replies-
re: Suzy Wong
I second Palace Cafe. You will be 5 minutes from your hotel most likely and the food is outstanding.
I really love Emeril's but that's another 15 minutes walking assuming you don't take a cab. You can order a salad and appetizer and cut back on the food some if that helps. You should have fun at August, Galatoire's, Commander's, Mr. B's and Stella. I wish I were with you. Good luck and come back soon.
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Emeril's Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130Galatoire's Restaurant
209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130-
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Suzy Wong
Jul 21, 2010 09:44 AM
With so many places and no doubt much acitivity being squeezed in a brief period of time 72? hours, I don't think the order is that big of a deal. Just my "6" cents....(I'd skip Mr B's altogether but that's just me)...And we all know what are opinions are like.....
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re: Suzy Wong
I forgot Question #4, which is - how on earth do you ever choose??? I have completely revamped my food itinerary 3 times already. I just keep finding more "can't pass up" places and swapping other things out to make room. Originally I had Dragos or Acme for as many chargrilled oysters as we could eat, but then I got worried that oysters are difficult/expensive now with the oil spill. :( I hope I'm wrong about that, but just in case - there are so many other options, too.
Looking at the menus for all of your suggestions now -- thank you guys so much!
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Hmm, I'm struck by the phrase "excellent goodbye to the city".....I'd have lunch at Cafe Reconcile. What better goodbye than lunch at a nonprofit cafe training at-risk youth to continue the hospitality traditions of NOLA? Read about it before you go, tip generously, and eat red beans & rice (maybe with some fried chicken) or meatloaf. http://reconcileneworleans.org/
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Cafe Reconcile
1712 Oretha C Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113›3 Replies -
Don't miss Emeril's. If you want to eat light, order the Abita bacon (pork belly) salad. It's an outstanding flavor combination. There's also a 3 course prix fixe menu listed at the bottom. The smoked mushrooms on angel hair is delicious. http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/1/E...
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Emeril's Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 70130
