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Breakfast/Brunch in/near French Quarter
2nd the recommendation of EAT. It is also BYOL, so make a big Bloody Mary before you leave your hotel and bring wine/champagne if you like.
http://eatnola.com/
Offer Input on my plan for next weekend in New Orleans
The day you are going to Brigsten's, take the St. Charles street car, depending on where yall are from it will be a change-of-pace transportation option and the route is picturesque. First stop: The Columns Hotel for drinks, then back on the streetcar to the St. Charles/Carrollton intersection. After dinner, get back on the street car and head to Oak Street. Great bar, OAK, in the first block, usually has music; then further down the block is the Maple Leaf. Take a cab home.
Toups Meatery – Fantastic
Had to "google'" this place. I had never heard of it. Here's the location:
845 North Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 252-4999
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2012/04/17/toups-meatery-opens-in-mid-city
Another Katrina Victim
The news of their re-opening was exciting, but I never darkened the door. The location was not what I was looking for. When I think of dining at Sid Mar's, I think of the old place...where you could see Lake Pontchartrain between the floor boards. We went there for the atmosphere as much as the food. They did have the best fried onion rings! As the realtors always say: Location, location, location.
3 dinners to experience the full spectrum of new orleans
Commander's Palace, Galatoires and the Bon Ton.
Advise for Crawfish Boil Mar 2012
Cooked crawfish to go: my favorite spots are Schaeffer and Rusich in Bucktown, 1726 Lake Avenue 504-833-3973
http://www.yelp.com/biz/schaefer-and-rusich-seafood-metairie
and Big Fisherman, 3301 on Magazine St. 504-897-9907 http://www.bigfishermanseafood.com/
You could call ahead and have the taxi stop and pick them up on the way to the hotel.
NOLA resident looking for more workday lunch options in FQ!
Verti Marte http://www.vertimartemenu.com/
on Gov. Nicholls and Royal delivers as does the Quarter Master on Bourbon and Ursulines...these are not eat-in places.
Anything wrong at Patois?
Not sure of your reservation time, but you could start early and take the street car to the Columns on St. Charles Avenue or further down, to Oak on, of course, Oak Street. Both good watering holes and then cab it to Patois.
New Orleans in August (seeking advice)
While dining on or near Magazine Street (Coquette, Mayas, Commander's Palace, La Petit Grocery, Atchafalaya) stop by Perlis @ 6055 Magazine and pick out a seersucker or linen suit.
http://www.perlis.com/
Where Should We Avoid?
Another good number to have is that of a Pedicab. I usually call Bike Taxi 504-891-3441 in the FQ. After dark, take a cab or a pedicab back to the hotel...unless you are walking with a large group.
Two great dinners in Buckhead/Hal's and Pricci's
Was in town for a convention last week and while I have flown through Atlanta many times, this was the first time it was my destination. We had two incredible meals. One at Hal's and the other at Pricci's.
My husband can not stop talking about Hal's lobster bisque filled with big chunks of lobster. The filet is a 12 oz and absolutely cooked to perfection. Hal was reared in New Orleans and knows good food and certainly provides it for his Buckhead clientel.
I could have made a meal on the red sauce and melted fontina cheese that is served with the
in-house crafted breads at Pricci. I love lasagnas and had one of the best there.
Two great spots.
Romantic, Fine & Fairly Intimate Dinner
April 25 is in two days! Hope all goes well. Agree with Culinas' suggestions and would also add Commander's Palace to the list. Lots of good dining in this city. Thai and Mexican: look into a restaurant called Mayas, 2027 Magazine Street. Cool little spot.
Romantic, Fine & Fairly Intimate Dinner
Brightsen's is small, but the food is delicious. My choices would include Commander's, Galatoire's, Arnaud's, and possibly August. Make sure you tell whomever you choose that this is a "special" occassion and they will usually rise to the meet your expectations.
Romantic, Fine & Fairly Intimate Dinner
Do you want Uptown, Garden District or the French Quarter? Figuring price is not an object, but if it is, give us your comfort range. Day of the week, month, lunch or dinner?
New Orleans restaurant for group of 10 during Jazz Fest!
If you are going to the Maple Leaf for music, you can dine first at Jacques-i-mos. Lots of good restaurants in the Marigny/Frenchmen St. areas. You might want to take advantage of Dominica in the Roosevelt's 3-6PM Half Price pizzas...usually a safe bet with the college crowd. Take the "red lady" street car to Mandina's on Canal Street for some good food and local atmosphere. Charlie's Steak house is very New Orleans. If you want seafood, try
the Galley Seafood on Metairie Road or Charlie's in Harahan.
Commander's Palace Questions
Your server will know all of "the secrets" and be more than happy to divulge them to your
table. If you are looking for suggestions, I love the Shrimp Hennican for an appetizer, the $0.25
martinis and either the Strawberry Shortcake or the Praline Parfait for dessert. I can make a meal on the garlic bread alone. If soft shell crabs are on the menu, get them. They will be wonderful and with no hint of grease. Your attire will be fine. Hope the rugby bruise is healing.
New Orleans restaurant for group of 10 during Jazz Fest!
Need the basics: what part of the city, what days, what meals and as Capitol One says"What's in YOUR wallet?"...what do you want to spend per person?
Tuesday Lunch in the Quarter
If you are looking for a view, how about Muriel's on Jackson Square. Great food, ask for a table overlooking the square. For an appetizer, I always get the Gorgonzola tart. It is devine.
anyone been to clancy's?
I love Clancy's but there are other great restaurants you may want to consider. Other Uptown restaurants: Atchafalaya, Bistro Daisy, Commander's Palace, Dick and Jenny's, Flaming Torch, La Crepe Nanu, La Petite Grocery, Lilette, Martinique, Patois and the Upperline. Congratulations on the graduation!
Casual dinners?
Littleman, when was the last time you were at Italian Barrel? Is it good again. Two years ago, it was my absolute favorite. Then IMHO, it went south. Have not been in a long time. Would
love to return...if it has returned to its former self.
Closest alternative to Commander's Palace Brunch
Have only been to dinner and lunch at Ralph's, but based on those experiences, I would think their brunch would be a nice experience. My choice second to Commander's would be
Arnaud's, Brennan's and Muriels's. I have not been to Atchafalaya, but hear great things
about it. Hope the college search goes well.
Group dinner -- including teenagers -- in NOLA
Domenica, in the Roosevelt Hotel, between 3 - 6 has half price pizzas...always a good fit for teens. Mandina's is also a great suggestion.
Suggestions for a 30th birthday surprise party
Standard questions: what part of town, what day/night of the week, what type of food, sit down or passed hors d'ouvres? Since we do not know your tastes, translate "nothing too fancy or expensive" What do you want to spend per person, liquor, beer, tax and tip?
Private restaurant space for wedding ceremony & dinner
While looking for something else the other day, I came across the web site for the Valentino Conti House which is next door to the Prince Conti Hotel. Catering is done by the chef at the Bombay Club in the Prince Conti. Looks like a lovely palce and you and your guests could stay at the Prince Conti.
http://www.valentinocontihouse.com/index.html
Lunch on Good Friday?
I'm guessing that what you have heard about is that Good Friday is the day to serve
Gumbo Z' herbes
http://www.gumbopages.com/food/soups/gumboz.html
In my experience, not a big dining out day.
Looking for great steaks!
Mr. John's Steak House on St. Charles Avenue would be my #1 suggestion, 2nd would be
Ruth's Chris' Steakhouse.
Bachelor Party - Assistance.
We need a little more information: when are you coming to town? how many of you? how many lunches, dinners, brunches, breakfasts? what is the budget? Please be specific about the dollar amount you want to spend per person, we don't know what's in your wallet.
