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Best current restaurant for creole food?
A bit more laid back in atmosphere and frequented by locals would be Mandinas in Mid City and Clancy's Uptown.
Windsor Court Tea
I've been twice recently and found the tea and service to be outstanding. The scones were fresh and delicious. The sandwich choices included smoked turkey, egg salad, cucumber, or salmon. The currant and walnut scones were served with sweet butter, lemon curd, raspberry preserves and clotted cream. The tray of sweets is also wonderful. I always order a glass of sherry, as well.
Both visits were on Sundays. I would call to make sure that the classical quartet is playing when you plan to visit.
Tulane-Gravier eating.
Sunray Grill in the American Can Company, Parkway Bakery, and Horinoya are also very convenient to the Medical District. The only restaurant in the area to return is the small Mandarin House, across from Charity.
Suggestions for solo weekday lunches
I have enjoyed lunch at the bar at RioMar in the Warehouse District (very near the Convention Center). They have wonderful tapas to choose from. Friendly service.
Mid-priced restaurants
My favorite mid-priced ($12-$18/entree) restaurants include
Rio Mar
Feelings Cafe
Tommy's
Cafe Minh
Best restaurants outside New Orleans
I would recommend Juban's and/or Mansur's in Baton Rouge.
where to eat and shop in New Orleans
Unfortunately, the Market on Esplanade has closed.
Cafe Minh
Dined at Cafe Minh last night. My husband and I shared the spring rolls with peanut sauce, which were delicious and very fresh. I have had a head cold, so I had the chef's soup - wonderful with pork, shrimp, scallops, and wontons. Husband had the seafood pasta, which he enjoyed.
The ingredients were very fresh and of high quality. The service was outstanding, as well.
A surprise special was a Kobe beef burger with sweet potato fries.
Riche Restaurant
Had dinner at Riche last night. The foie gras was perfectly seared and served over apples with just a hint of cider vinegar. DC had the half-dozen gulf raw oysters were well chilled and deliciously salty. Husband had the french onion soup, which he enjoyed. DC and I both had the duck confit - again, perfectly crisp. Husband had the sliced, whole stuffed pig which was infused with herbs - wonderful. Sommelier recommended a French claret to DC (host); it was decanted, so I didn't get to see the label, but it was a terrific recommendation.
An added plus is that we enjoyed the music from the adjacent jazz club while dining. Minor comments - service was a little rough and bar not well stocked in terms of scotches, but overall a very pleasant experience.
Boudin Balls
You can order them online from Poche's in Breaux Bridge:
http://www.pochesmarket.com/
Delmonico's
I read elsewhere that the reopening will be October 25th, Tuedays through Saturdays, dinner only.
Restaurants in Mid City
Oops - above where I said Mandinas had reopened, I was actually thinking of Luizza's on Bienville (different from Luizza's by the Track). I'm not sure if Mandinas has reopened.
Restaurants in Mid City
Actually, there are several lunch options in Mid city, as well as those mentioned above. From the Museum, Ralphs and Fellinis are closest:
The Sun Ray Grill in the American Can Company on Orleans
Fellini's on Carrollton for pizza/sandwiches
Parkway Bakery on Hagan for excellent po-boys
Mandinas on Canal has reopened
Brocato's reopens this Saturday
