Visited SoBou earlier this month-nothing untoward, but nothing to write home about, either. Boucherie has NEVER disappointed and is eagerly anticipated every time. Had a fully enjoyable meal/drinks @ Toup's Meatery, and liked Booty's Street food well enuf to visit twice.

We were recently at a Mano, and couldn't've been more pleased--service, quality of preparation and presentation, wine selections----all winners.

or try Sal's on Barataria Blvd. on the west bank. Have them dump several pounds (and some sides--you need your vegetables) on the table.

+1 on Bozo's

Went last week, and have eaten there (sporadically) for years. Menu is little changed, quality and service left nil to be desired. They were patient w/ our pace (tho' we were there early-ish), and any changes were fully benign.

Williams Blvd. has lotsa good offerings, and given your criteria, Harbour is the choice.

Thanks for taking time to report. Think about Green Goddess next time------and you'll not be disappointed by Dante's, either

This is one of the stranger re-animated zombie threads in a while....I'll be in that neighborhood next month, and'll give it a go. Report to follow.

it is NOT too late to cancel.....unless mediocre food in a 'quite nice' garden is your aim.

Thanks for the post/llink, I'd been waiting to hear from you. Glad you feel the goodness of the Green Goddess....and Surrey's ! Well done. It's been noted that Eliz.'s praline bacon is truly the crack of (breakfast) foods. Just so. Come back.

I'd pay special attetion to HC's recommendations, as there're v.few more serious students of bread. 'Nuff said.

Couldn't agree more. Additionally, Chris's selection of and recommendations for some super wines is a big plus. Good selection of Adriatic wines, a chef who really responds to those who're interested in his work/tastes/likes and very capable mixers of some imaginative cocktails......do you begin to sense my enthusiasm ?

For an off-the-beaten-path coffee shop that is as welcoming as your neighbo(u)r's kitchen, try First Cup Cafe just (1 1/2 blocks) lakeside (think 'north') of Claiborne Ave. on Calhoun St. Put your well-being into Mo's hands and all will be well.

+1 on Creole Country

With no disrespect to Dante's (which we've enjoyed every time we've been), I think GG would be the way to go; outside-the-norm drinks, dishes and wines. Hardly the most glamorous of settings, but time spent talking w/ Chef Chris can lead to some one-off treats. Best news is that you win whichever you choose

it's top-quality home taste to this (ex-NE) palate.

.....and it's called Coquette.

At any grocery get Tony's (reg., salt-free). Repeat: Tony's

First Cup Cafe on Calhoun St., a block lakeside of Claiborne, pours consistently fine and carefully brewed coffees and teas (hot/cold). Great drinks, lovely setting, friendly people.

+ 1 on collardman

have a lunch @ Sammy's on Elysian Fields, just lakeside of the 610 interchange - purely home-cookin' in quantity at reasonable rates. (I'm loopy for the seafood/mirliton soup)

for map-browsers, that's Derbigny.

Poppa's Seafood is on Galvez in the 9th, Sammy's on Elysian Fields just lakeside of the 610 interchange is top-notch.

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Poppa's Seafood
3311 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Coquette, Dante's Kitchen, Stella!, Boucherie; and Hazelhurst's recommendations are dis-regarded at one's own peril.

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Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante Street, New Orleans, LA 70118

Boucherie
8115 Jeannette St, New Orleans, LA 70118

thanks for the prompt review.....so we'll take it that you liked it ?

Wife and I went last month - opted for the chef's tasting menu, which was/is without equal. The 7 scheduled courses turn into 10, what with amuse bouches and other lagniappes, and each is a eye and mouth treat of the 1st degree. This menu gives room for real appreciation of the chef's/kitchen's talents. As would, I supose, any single choices. Methinks one cannot go wrong @ Stella!

please keep us posted....i'll do the same.

Sammy's consistently delivers solid, staple fare, as you note. I'm loopy for the seafood/mirliton soup when it's on-menu (the large may be my "best buy"). On a side note, thank you for using "crisp" as a descriptor instead of the (anathema-to-me) 'crispy'. (While I'm tall, I've never been 'tally".)

I may need help w/ the adjective, but it seems that might've been the Guiding Star - or are we talkin' 2 different joints, 'cause I remember GS being on the divided road
(US90) right near the 14/90 intersection. Pepper mash'd help you locate any and all minor cuts or nicks you hadn't realized were there.

Huevos & Surrey's

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Huevos
4408 Banks St, New Orleans, LA