Andy P. wrote: > >We'll be going on vacation in March to New Orleans. >Any recommendations for places to eat? We'd >particularly be interested in creative cajun- and >creole-inspired cooking. > >Cheers >Andy Andy--I envy you. New Orleans is arguably the best eating city in the country. Here are a few suggestions off the top of my head: 1. Galatoires--Probably my favorite of the old-line restaurants. I especially recommend the trout amandine, which has a burnt smoky taste that is indescribable. They supposedly require a coat and tie, but seem to be relaxing this requirement. 2. Bayona--New wave Creole. Expensive by New Orleans standards ($30-40 per person for complete meal), the cooking is constantly inventive and ambiance warm and friendly. 3. Acme Oyster House--Impeccably fresh oysters, good beer, terrific oyster loaf. A great place to hang out during off hours when you need to put your feet up. 4. Eddies--In some ways, my favorite restaurant in N.O. Cheap but out of the way, this combination soul food-Creole place is in the middle of a residential African-American restaurant but is used to foodies trekking there. As far as I'm concerned, three things are a must there: gumbo (best I've ever had), pork chops with oyster dressing; and superb bread pudding. Along with a beer, check will be less than $20 and you will be stuffed. No tank tops--otherwise, dress the way you want. 5. Mothers--Go there for the ambiance--huge sandwiches, huge breakfasts, a mix of working class and hoity-toity locals along with tourists. My own experience is that Cajun food is only so-so in New Orleans. In general, Creole food is much stronger; a side-trip to Lafayette or other points west are likely to be stronger eating experiences. Of course, Paul Prudhomme's Cajun outpost is in New Orleans, but it is a up and down affair and more expensive than the reliable Galatoire's or Bayona. DF > >-- >Andy Perrin - Swarthmore College >500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081-1397 USA >[email removed] - [email removed]
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans advice?
To throw in my two sense worth, or rather, my boyfriends... try Tubucks (I think that's how its spelled....) down on Cafe street, across the street from the cafe duMondes (Sorry, I really can't spell) sigh....I meant down on Decatur Street....not cafe... at any rate, they are famous for 15 course meals.... oh yes, and be sure to try the italian ice at Jacksons Square have fun.
Hildegard S. wrote: >To throw in my two sense worth, or rather, my boyfriends... >try Tubucks (I think that's how its spelled....) down on Cafe >street, across the street from the cafe duMondes (Sorry, I really >can't spell) sigh....I meant down on Decatur Street....not cafe... >at any rate, they are famous for 15 course meals.... >oh yes, and be sure to try the italian ice at Jacksons Square >have fun. It's Tujague's Restaurant, and it's on Decatur Street, a block down from Cafe' du Monde. It's one of my favorites in town. A typical meal there starts with shrimp remoulade, followed by soup, then a salad. Then they serve you a piece of boild beef brisket with a seafood cocktail-style sauce loaded with horseradish. They normally offer three or four entrees a night, one of which is almost always a filet mignon, and another will usually be roasted or grilled chicken of some sort. Then comes bread pudding for dessert with coffee (served in a glass, not a cup or mug). Tujague's is a locals' favorite. It's totally unpretentious, has no fancy decor, just good food. Prices aren't bad, either. It's also one of the oldest restaurants in town, dating back to the late 1850's. Ed. Listowner, New Orleans Mailing List
Hildegard S. wrote: >To throw in my two sense worth, or rather, my boyfriends... >oh yes, and be sure to try the italian ice at Jacksons Square Oh, yeah, forgot to mention this. This place is Angelo Brocato's, which used to be on Ursulines Street further down in the Quarter, but now is located in the Lower Pontalba Building. If you're standing in front of Jackson Square so that you see Jackson's statue with the Cathedral behind it, this is the apartment building to the *right* of the Square. Brocato's is the undisputed champion of Italian ices, ice cream, and baked goods in the city. They also make the best cannolis in town, as well as pretty good fig cookies. Ed.
When I am in New Orleans, I have to indulge in a pecan waffle at the Camilia Grill, uptown just beyond the end of St. Charles (easilly accessable by streetcar). They put just enough batter in it to hold the pecans together.
Stefan G. wrote: >What's the name of Paul Prudhommes restaurant? Is it worth going >to or is it too touristy? K-Paul's. Over-spiced and over-priced. Walk around the corner (toward Canal St., then toward the river) to Ralph & Kacoo's. Better food at better prices, and you don't stand on line on the sidewalk for hours.