Crabby Clara's Profile
best place to get a sandwich for the road
I also recommend the sandwiches from the St. James Cheese Company. I have often eaten the roast beef and bleu cheese sandwich driving down I-10.
Domenica
Thanks, shanefink and collardman. That's probably the explanation. I probably would have preferred the truth (as opposed to being sent to the crowded bar area).
Domenica
On Sunday night, I arrived at Domenica early for a 9:30 reservation (we had called and the hostess had said they might be able to seat us earlier than 9:30. When we arrived at 8:45, we saw about ten empty tables but the hostess told us to wait in the then crowded bar area. In about five or ten minutes, we found a seat at a bar table. At around 9:15, the hostess offered us a restaurant table but we decided to stay at the bar table. We asked her why she hadn't seated us at one of the ten empty tables we could see from the bar (that had remained empty since we had arrived). She seemed offended and rudely said there were other parties in front of us (even though she hadn't seated anyone from the bar while we were waiting). If it had been earlier in the evening (and if I hadn't been looking at the still empty tables), I probably would have believed this explanation.
I can't figure out why the restaurant wouldn't want to seat customers at the empty tables. Are they trying to increase the bar revenue? We probably would have spent more on alcohol if they had seated us at a restaurant table immediately.
This is the second time that I have had to wait at the bar at Domenica for at least a half hour while I could see many empty tables.
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Domenica
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Meritage?
I was thinking of trying Meritage this weekend (second weekend of Jazz Fest). Any dishes that I shouldn't miss?
Thanks!
Quick question - Mr. B's BBQ shrimp.
They give you a bib to protect your clothes. I don't think you can order the shrimp peeled.
Mr. B's (and more) with kids?
When my neice and nephew were young, Mr. B's was their favorite restaurant. The staff was always very nice to them.
2nd visit and I'm turning 40! Suggestions?
Galatoire's might be the most memorable choice. The food is great and your waiter will lead the whole room in singing happy birthday to you. That probably wouldn't happen at a classic restaurant in Boston.
Uglesich's is coming out of retirement for one weekend
I wish they were making the Oysters with Bleu Cheese and the BBQ oysters.
I always liked the oyster shucker at Uglesich's. Is he working in another restaurant?
Super Bowl Weekend
Cafe Adelaide is having a superbowl party--http://www.facebook.com/CafeAdelaide
Adelsheim Vineyard tours?
I noticed that Adelsheim Vineyard has various tours of the winery with tastings (costing between $40 and $150).
http://www.adelsheim.com/visitUs/tours.jsp
Has anyone taken these tours? If so, are they worth the cost?
Thanks in advance.
Poppy?
In October, I'll be visiting Seattle for the first time. Due to other commitments, we only have one night for dining out. We would like to go a restaurant specializing in the best of pacific northwest cuisine.
Since I enjoy cooking out of one of Jerry Traunfeld’s cookbooks (The Herbal Kitchen: Cooking with Fragrance and Flavor), I was thinking of making a reservation at Poppy. I’ve seen a few positive references to Poppy in other threads. Since the menu seems to be designed around the thali, I’m a little concerned since Indian food isn’t one of my travelling companion’s favorites.
Do you think we would be better off somewhere like Crush? Canlis? Lark?
Volt?
I was thinking of making a trip to Volt out in Fredrick Maryland. Is it worth it?
New Orleans with a 9 year old
We started bringing my nephew to New Orleans when he was 8. He loved the BBQ shrimp at Mr. B's; fried shrimp, etc. at Galatoire's, and beignets Cafe du Monde.
Galatoire's - First time...Hazlehurst, you listening?
Don't get a reservation. Eat in the first floor dining room that doesn't take reservations.
Kenyon College
Thanks for your suggestions, Diane and nsxtasy. I just didn't want to miss any regional food specialities.
Kenyon College
Hi:
I'm going to an event at Kenyon College in Gambier this weekend. I was wondering if there was any interesting food/sightseeing, etc. between there and the Columbus airport.
Thanks!
Found Where to Eat- now WHAT TO EAT- recs?
FYI--Dominique has left Dominique's--http://blog.nola.com/brettanderson/2008/12/chef_dominique_macquet_leaves.html
Galatoire's--Be sure to start with Crabmeat Maison and Oysters en brochette.
Bayona's duck & cashew butter sandwich at luch is very tasty.
B'way and Fulton--lunch options
Hello:
My office is moving to 195 Broadway. Any decent lunch suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Best restaurant in Italy?
I keep getting different suggestions about what is the best restaurant in Italy. Here are some of the suggestions:
dal Pescatore Santini in Canneto
San Domenico in Emola
Le Calandre, outside of Padua in Rubano
