More New Orleans, please

Paul...For seafood don't miss Deanie's in Bucktown(near the lake in Metairie)...Best local spot is Mother's on Poydras(Downtown).

My name is Michael and i heard you were interested in N.O. food. I suggest a place called NOLA`S . It is unbelivable. I forget the name of the street it is on , but you can ask anyone and i know they will tell you. I just went to N.O. this past weekend and ate at Mike`s on the avenue. It is not as good as NOLA`S. I will try and get back with you.
                later,
           Chef michael
           Jackson,Ms

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>Thanks for all the NO info. Going in Feb('fore MG) and am looking for
>good food only - 'atmosphere not important' stuff that you'll write
home
>about and/or can't leave NO because of it was sooooo good.
>(Cajun/local/French especially).
>Thanks
>Paul
>
Bayona's  on Dauphene St. chef Susan Spicer.  Garlic soup, black bean cakes with shrimp.  Everything was absolutely wonderful.  We wandered by at 2pm or so, I gather it is swamped at lunch and dinner - reservations a good idea. For breakfast (so to speak, huge meals), Petunias  817 Saint Louis (504)522-6440.  The only place we went to twice.  My husband still talks about it. Samuri Sushi - across the street from Jackson Square (I think that's what it's called)  We needed a break from the rich food we had been eating.  The sushi was great, and so were the other Japanese foods.  A very nice change. Brennans and Commander's Palace.  Especially the later.  Just once in your life!! Lunch in nicer, IMHO, less people, and not at  all rushed. Have fun - it's all great food! Helen

The one place that I would say is an absolute "can't miss" for a first time visitor to  New Orleans is Pasquale Manale's just out of the Quarter.
 Barbequed Shrimp is not what you expect but excellent none the less. Stay away from the touristo traps (Arnaud's,  Brennan's, etc.) and find some crawfish etoufee over dirty rice and you should be okay.