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NOLA-New Orleans foodie recommendations?

Hook - 1-20-2013 at 03:04 PM

I've been all over Chowhound, Tripadvisor and Yelp so I have some background on restaurants in the Big Easy. But I thought I'd solicit recommendations from the Nomads on places to eat; breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I'd also welcome recommendations on specific dishes at these restaurants.

Staying at the Hotel Provincial, about three blocks from Jackson Square.

[Edited on 1-20-2013 by Hook]

BajaBlanca - 1-20-2013 at 06:26 PM

I ate at 2 very good restaurants many moons ago when I went. One was K-Paul's. It was expensive but I had a delcious meal ... it was a steak but I don't remember the details at all. It is in the French Quarter. The other one on a corner, and it was right across from the cemetary (not in the French Quarter) and it was excellent too, but I can't remember the name ????? I will edit if it comes to me.

Have fun. Are you going for the jazz festival ?

and don't forget to have breakfast of beignets (sp) at the Cafe du Monde. I had powdered sugar all over my face and I cared not one little bit!

BajaBlanca - 1-20-2013 at 06:33 PM

http://www.commanderspalace.com/

found it - the Commander's Palace. Again, it has been a while and I can hardly remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, so I have no idea what I ate here but it was GREAT. I also rode around the Garden District - absolutely spectacular southern style homes.

dean miller - 1-20-2013 at 06:41 PM

K-pauls -
Ralph & Cocus (s??)
Court of two sisters
Brennans--$$$$

Have Not Been to N'awlins and I Am Sad About That

Gypsy Jan - 1-20-2013 at 07:02 PM

But. if it adds to my recommendation credibility, I have been to Lafayette, LA, for the crayfish festival.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/guides/1446-new-orleans-eater-20-m...

jeans - 1-20-2013 at 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
and don't forget to have breakfast of beignets (sp) at the Cafe du Monde.


Cafe Du Monde is always my first stop...don't inhale the powdered sugar when you bite into a beignets....(voice of experience) then I head down to Aunt Sally's for some pralines.

It was once remarked after a trip to New Orleans that I went through restaurants like most women go though gift shops.

We saw Arron Neville play at Tippatina's

Alan - 1-21-2013 at 09:44 AM

Grilled oysters and a bowl of chicken and andouille gumbo at Drago's!

Howard - 1-21-2013 at 10:04 AM

Great place to eat but bring lots of $ and big boy clothes. (dress up)

[Edited on 1-21-2013 by Howard]

BajaBlanca - 1-21-2013 at 02:20 PM

I went by the court of two sisters but didn't eat there.....it is a gorgeous setting.

Hook - 1-21-2013 at 03:32 PM

Money is no problem. I'm headed to Harrah's and the crap tables ASAP.

And I found two old sportcoats in the garage................wonder if they'll still fit, after N'awlins and a cruise.

Du Monde and Camille's for breakfast, for sure.

Drago's or GW Fins for char-broiled oysters???

Is Friday lunch at Galatoire's just a tourist scene or authentic N'awlins?????

Bob H - 1-21-2013 at 03:46 PM

Hook, this is a great link to find good places to eat. I use the Diner's, Drivein's and Dive show for my searches.

http://www.tvfoodmaps.com/show/Diners-Drive-Ins-Dives

Click on Louisiana and there are 13 places listed there.

Hook - 1-21-2013 at 03:58 PM

Bob, the only one I've heard of on that list is The Joint. Definitely a possibility.

Leaving manana, muy muy temprano! Last call for recommendations!!!!!

Fred - 1-21-2013 at 06:19 PM

Acme Bar in the French quarter. Best oysters

bajajudy - 1-21-2013 at 06:29 PM

Acme for sure for raw oysters
Be sure to have a po boy while you are there....the oyster ones are THE best. There is place near Jackson Square the is famous for them. Sadly I dont remember the name.
Have fun and get the heck out of that casino as fast as possible then go somewhere and find some music.

Udo - 1-21-2013 at 06:40 PM

I have visited the Big Easy about 15 times, and always go back to the same places.

The places everyone above has mentioned are my favorites also.

You also can not pass up Mobile Bay oysters. Darker than Louisiana oysters, but very fat ones!

Their oysters are no match to San Quintin, La Bocana, or Point Reyes (north of Stinson Beach, above SanFrancisco).
The oysters in Juneau, Alaska were also unforgettable. Greenland oysters also had an unforgettable flavor, but no as good as La Bocana.

Cypress - 1-21-2013 at 07:51 PM

Oysters from Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi can't be beat. You just need to open 'em yourself. Don't wash 'em in fresh water. Keep 'em in their own juice. Takes me about 3 hrs. to open a sack of 'em. The results will be a gallon of oysters. Raw, fried, broiled, or any other way, they're the best to be found.:yes:

boe4fun - 1-22-2013 at 09:31 AM

If you're going to be out by the airport (Kenner) you MUST try the Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar. You order your food by the pound! Kind of a sawdust floor family place - no need to dress up.

Pompano - 1-22-2013 at 09:58 AM

Hook...The first time I was a puppy, and enjoyed a great dinner with my parents at one of the most historic and famous restaurants in the Big Easy...Antoines (since 1840). I have returned a few times since after discovering this birthplace of Oysters Rockerfeller. Antoines. Go on Sunday for the Jazz Brunch.


Or....you could change your trip and instead head North to Fargo (where it's only 35 below zero today) and feast on lutefisk and lefse while taking a paddleboat cruise on the mighty Red River.]

Fargo.....'it's flat, but it's cold.'

karenintx - 1-22-2013 at 11:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hook
I've been all over Chowhound, Tripadvisor and Yelp so I have some background on restaurants in the Big Easy. But I thought I'd solicit recommendations from the Nomads on places to eat; breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I'd also welcome recommendations on specific dishes at these restaurants.

Staying at the Hotel Provincial, about three blocks from Jackson Square.

[Edited on 1-20-2013 by Hook]


The best people to ask is "your waiter"...ask where they eat when they get off of work. They will send you to some of the best "away from tourist/hole in the walls" that you would never find. Get a Muffaleta form Central Grocery then take it over to Jackson Square or the Mississippi River Bank...eat, drink and people watch. Great area to get some photos too!

Since Karina there is a large presents of Latino food. They came for the work and stayed. One of our friends that lives there really enjoys the new food experience...some of the locals now call it "Nueva Orleans". My husband is from there and he will tell you as a kid they (New Orleans) didn't have avocados or jalapenos...but they do now and they love it.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-ne...


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bajaguy - 1-22-2013 at 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by karenintx
Get a Muffaleta form Central Grocery then take it over to Jackson Square or the Mississippi River Bank...eat, drink and people watch. Great area to get some photos too!





Second this ^ Also get one to take and eat on the flight back home......we had everyone seated around us drooling as we unwrapped ours........

MMc - 1-22-2013 at 01:31 PM

Willie Mae's Scotch House Some of the best Fried chicken you will ever eat. Rated the best by lots of foodie people. I like the place across the street from the Acme for oysters.

Udo - 1-22-2013 at 06:44 PM

Don't forget to stop by the MARGARITAVILLE restaurant (I know, I know!).
But they do have the best soft crab sandwich ...EVER!

Hook - 2-4-2013 at 12:42 PM

Well, nothing ever goes the way you planned on vacation.

We hit Felix's instead of Acme for raw oysters. Right across the street. Came recommended by locals IF the line at Acme was long (and it always was).

Also ate at Irene's, Mr. B's Bistro, Desire (sounds like a strip club, but it's not), Camellia Grill, Coop's Place and the Redfish Grill. All of them were excellent, especially Irene's, Redfish and Mr.B's. Also did Cafe du Monde, of course, for beignets and latte's (twice!). I suspect it would be hard to find a bad meal in NOLA restaurants.

Best hurricane was definitely NOT at Pat Obrien's. It was in our hotel bar; the Hotel Provincial. Still made with all fruit juice. Obriens is using a mix now. It tasted like it.

Highlight of the NOLA trip was definitely the night we spent on Frenchman Street at the Spotted Cat and DBA. Spotted Cat is a GREAT, bare bones jazz club with the band sitting in the corner playing for tips only. No cover. We saw the Jumbo Shrimp Jazz band. Great stuff from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Trombone, trumpet, piano, drums, amplified nylon stringed guitar and singing. Place was hoppin' !!!!!!!!

Saw the first two Mardi Gras parades of the year along Canal St. Just wild!! The town was also impacted by the coming Super Bowl the following week. TV trucks EVERYWHERE!!! Jackson Square virtually closed off.

Thanks for all the recommendations, Nomads!!!