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Good places to eat in New Orleans

6 posts · Mar 9, 1993 to Mar 11, 1993

David T.Texas Instruments, HoustonMar 9, 1993
Someone wrote:

>Hi I am attending a conference in NO this month and would appreciate
>information about good places to eat (from inexpensive to medium pricey).

Well, this place is certainly no secret, but worth mentioning: My wife and I like Mr. B's Bistro (on Chartres, I think).  We went there three times one weekend and sampled their lunch menu, dinner menu, and Sunday brunch menu.  Prices, moderate; dress, casual.
Edward B.Mar 9, 1993
Ellis C. wrote:
>Here are the places in New Orleans that have been talked
>about talked about on the net in the last few months

>Andrea's -- Italian
>   in Metarie, worth the drive

Agreed.  Chef Andrea has also opened up a new restaurant in the Quarter.

>Emeril's
>   Warehouse District

Chef Emeril also has a new restaurant in the Quarter, NOLA Cafe, located where Spunto used to be.

>Spunto Ristorante -- Italian
>   534 St Louis St, French Quarter

This location is now NOLA Cafe, Emeril's new place.  Get the broiled pork chop or the plank-broiled trout.  Great.
Donald N.University of Southern MississippiMar 9, 1993
Someone wrote:
>Hi I am attending a conference in NO this month and would appreciate
>information about good places to eat (from inexpensive to medium pricey).

One inexpensive place everyone should try once is the Camellia Grill. CG is a sort-of high class diner where everyone sits at the counter and the waiters all wear starched jackets. I always get an omelet and a freeze. Get off the street car where it turns at St. Charles and Carrolton.

Another place is Casamento's Oyster Bar on Magazine near Napolean (right across from the 6th District Police station). Don't go there if you want a steak. All tile interior reminds one of a restroom. Best oysters anywhere.

Both of these are authentic New Orleans for Orleanians (not tourists).

Try walking into some of the neighborhood bar & grills that you will find almost everywhere. Lots of interesting characters.
Ellis C.Open Software FoundationMar 9, 1993
Here are the places in New Orleans that have been talked about talked about on the net in the last few months

Andrea's -- Italian
   in Metarie, worth the drive
Bayonna -- Eclectic
   on Dauphine in French Quarter
   Great Flavorful food
Commander's Palace -- New Orleans
   Fabulous Food (trout w pecans, gumbo yaya, bread pudding), good service
Emeril's
   Warehouse District
Gumbo Shop -- New Orleans
   Decent Seafood, inexpensivce in the French Quarter
Mr B's -- Eclectic
   French Quarter
Old Dog New Trick Cafe -- Veggie Cafe
   307 Exchange Alley, French Quarter
   Gourmet Veggie Foods
Pascal Manalli's -- Italian
   on Orleans, Uptown off of St Charles
Spunto Ristorante -- Italian
   534 St Louis St, French Quarter
David T.Texas Instruments, HoustonMar 10, 1993
David S. wrote:

>David T. wrote:
>>Someone wrote:
>>
>>>Hi I am attending a conference in NO this month and would appreciate
>>>information about good places to eat (from inexpensive to medium pricey).
>>
>>Well, this place is certainly no secret, but worth mentioning:
>>My wife and I like Mr. B's Bistro (on Chartres, I think).  We went there
>>three times one weekend and sampled their lunch menu, dinner menu, and
>>Sunday brunch menu.  Prices, moderate; dress, casual.
>
>     I agree. Mr. B's was the best of the bunch in New Orleans. Also
>try Bacci..sp? It is also very good. After those two, though, good luck.
>
Correction to my posting: Mr. B's is on Royal, Bacco is on Chartres. Both are owned by 3rd-generation Brennans (brother and sister team).
David S.Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMar 11, 1993
>>
>>    I agree. Mr. B's was the best of the bunch in New Orleans. Also
>>try Bacci..sp? It is also very good. After those two, though, good luck.
>>
>Correction to my posting: Mr. B's is on Royal, Bacco is on Chartres.
>Both are owned by 3rd-generation Brennans (brother and sister team).

CAREFUL: Dont confuse Brennan's Bacco, which is similiar to
         the tourist trap Commanders Palace with Bacchi which
      is as good an Italian restaurant as you will find anywhere.
      Bacchi is located at 900 Harrison Ave. and was recently cited
      in 'Travel and Leisure' as on of the "Restaurants of the Year"
      in America.
                                    spencer
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