Beth P. wrote: >Golebiowski T. wrote: >|> I'll be in New Orleans in a few monthes and I was wondering >|> if anyone had any suggesstions for some good restaurants there >|> that are reasonably priced (most of the $ is going into getting there) >|> >|> Thanks a lot! >|> >|> -Mark >I'm heading there myself; could the responses be posted, please? >(Thanks) >-- >Beth Popovich >[email removed] I'll also reccommend a place on Decatur St. called either Dreco's or Greco's or something; although the best food for the price that I had anywhere near the French Quarter was at Copeland's. It's on St. Charles along the streetcar line. I don't remember the cross street, but it is on a corner across from a church. I've also heard great things about the Commander's Palace, but it is pricey- I haven't had a chance to eat there, but after everything I've heard, I plan on blowing some money on a good meal there next time I'm in New Orleans. Send me some email if you want the file that was posted here for me back in March. :-Dan Checkman
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Restaurants
A few good, inexpensive restaurants that come to mind in that area are Maspearo's (not sure of spelling) on Decatur St. good OVER stuffed sandwiches. ACME Oyster house, just off of Bourbon has won awards for their po boys, don't recall the street it's on. Then a little ways from the Quarter is Mandina's, on Canal St. It doesn't look like much, and is small, but has GREAT food! If your in for adventeurousdining I recommend their turtle soup! Enjoy!
<My boyfreind and I will be in New Orleans the end of >this month, Id like recommendations for >restaurants,not to expensive or stuffy. You guys are lucky. HEre are some tips. Dirt cheap: Acme Oyster House Cafe du Monde (beignets & coffee) Mothers (breakfast and lunch--wonderful experience--try debris po boy, bread pudding, specials, breakfast w/grits). Quite cheap: Praline Connection (soul food/Creole) Eddie's ( " " " ) Moderate: Zachary's (upscale Eddie's--try the oyster stuffing) All of above you can wear whatever you want. Could list many more. If you want to splurge, try Bayona or Galatoire's (the latter is more dressy) Dave Feldman
The best food I have had in New Orleans (in two five day visits) was at Emerils Restaurant. This was clearly favored by the locals as it was booked up solid for Thursday, Friday & Saturday when I was there on a Wednesday. Make Reservations early. Emeril is of portuguese decent and grew up in Mass and after cooking at a variety of places around the world ended up at the commander's palace in New Orleans. A while later he started his own restaurant. It has been written up in many magazines. The Restaurant is in the warehouse district - not too far from the convention center. Good luck
Just ate a fantastic 4 course meal at St. Roch's in Bucktown for $9.95. Shrimp Bisque, Salad, Trout Almondine, and Bread Pudding...What a deal. Start with a few lbs. of hot boiled crawfish and a beer or two...A real treat. From [email removed] Tue Mar 7 20:16:19 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Mon, 06 Mar 95 21:15:42 CST Subject: Re: Brunch Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 206 > > Hi, Can anyone recommend a good place for a nice brunch? > > > Heidi, My boss just went to the House of Blues brunch and said it was wonderful--she especially liked the non-stop mimosas. Sheila From [email removed] Sat Mar 11 01:17:38 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Fri, 10 Mar 95 19:16:27 CST Subject: Re: Who's got da best mudbugs? Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: AIR Mail 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Content-Type: text Content-Length: 1105 On Thu, 9 Mar 1995 13:27:16 +0800 Someone wrote: >> Here's a question born for NOML: Where is the best place in New Orleans to >> buy boiled crawfish? I'm not a big boiled crawfish fan. Don't get me wrong, I love'em.. it's just that there's too much work for too little reward. But others in my circles (no, not that @*$!ing MCI Circle of friends), love boiled crawfish. If they could, they'd eat, sleep and be it... Frankie & Johnnie's on Tchoupitoulas has had the most consistantly good crawfish. Nice big, clean and meaty (relatively speaking). I'm not sure of the address, I've always just gone down Napoleon and hung a right at Tchoupitoulas. Someone correct me... but I think it's near Jefferson. --------------------------------------- Steve Apple - Miami, Florida [email removed] --------------------------------------- Wondering about the Pet De Kat Krewe? Check out the Krewe's web page: http://yatcom.com/neworl/jfest/petdekat.html "Slogans mean nothing to a young man facing 352 years hard labor in Angola" Just 49 days until Jazz Fest! From [email removed] Tue Mar 14 20:19:33 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 14 Mar 95 10:20:04 CST Subject: Re: Emeril's vs. Bayona Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 3264 Hi, Mark, I'm responding for Paul. We just came back from New Orleans and ate at Mike's on the Avenue for the first time. I agree with everything you said. Paul had the dumplings as an appetizer and stir-fried veggies in a nest of noodles that he oohed and aahed over. I went upscale with the filet which had a wonderful seasoning, marinated in a spicey sauce. We were guests of two people who had never been there before, although they live in New Orleans. She had the steak, also, and he had the pork chops, and took one home since there were two. The three of them had a salad -- each one different -- one made to order. They looked delicious but I was saving room for dessert. The garlic flavored mashed potatoes were the best I had ever had anywhere. Paul had the Tiramisu (sp?) -- chocolate style served in a huge goblet and I had a taste -- yummy. I had the Creme Brulee and loved that crunchy crust. But I had a taste of Paul's at Commander's Palace the day before and I liked it better. It is a spacious, light, huge dining room. I didn't know about the other. And it was very noisy. Our hosts were elderly and had trouble hearing. So it made for intimate one on one conversation. But there was an upside to this. I had the privilige of hearing one of our hosts sing two original songs to me that he had written for his wife and for peace. He sings and plays at Preservation Hall and I was thrilled beyond words to have my own mini-concert which only I could hear. Since this was the last night of our 12 day stay in our favorite city, it was very special. Rita Pease Paul Pease, Writer Consultant 302 Bryant, Palo Alto CA 94301 CompuServe 72271,3640 | MCI Mail 201-3837 | [email removed] ____________________________________________________________ ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/rw/pease/8443233/HomePage/1vita.html Someone wrote: > Okay, I missed the start of this thread, but I'll go ahead and stir the pot > a little more ... > > I would suggest that Mike's on the Avenue offers the best of most > categories you're looking for. (I won't say it's the "best" restaurant in > New Orleans but ...) Mike Fenelly (sp?) is among the most creative chefs in > town as far as incorporating eclectic and exotic flavors. He's not as > rooted in the robust Cajun/Creole style that Emeril is, but he still > utilizes Louisiana ingredients in fresh, light things like steamed Chinese > dumplings filled with shrimp and crawfish spring rolls, the thought of > which have me salivating on my keyboard. > > As far as romance, Mike's is not as intimate as Bayona, but there are two > dining rooms and you can be tucked away in a corner if you like. It's > carpeted and more dimly lit than Emeril's, though, and you have a beautiful > view of St. Charles Ave. or Lafayette Square to enjoy your meal before, so > there a possible romance factor involved. > > Mike's desserts aren't as good as Emeril's. Most of the entrees at Mike's > are from $15 to $25, which I think is a pretty good deal considering the > quality of the operation and the service. > > Good luck. > > Would that all decisions in life were this trying ... > > > > > From [email removed] Tue Mar 14 22:16:20 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 14 Mar 95 12:05:43 CST Subject: Re: multi-ethnic foods and even more foods Sender: [email removed] To: , Cc: , chuck <> Reply-To: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 1563 Someone wrote: > If you can get your hands on Emeril Lagasse's cookbook ("*New* New Orleans > Cooking), there is a recipe for crawfish and crab eggrolls with hot sesame > drizzle....delicious! > > Angie > [email removed] chuck not only has lagasse's cookbook, he got me to buy it also. i haven't tried that recipe but i made pork chops with green mole sauce last night. in lagasse's typical mundane fashion, it was another one of those "this is the best <insert entree name> i've ever had". i even managed to keep both the mole and the tamarind glaze *inside* the blender as opposed to the kitchen ceiling and cabinets (close inspection of both still reveals cilantro mayonaise from my famous disaster). roasted sweet potatoes were also delicious and a nice change from baked. on to mudbugs. my nomination would be harbor seafood. it's on williams blvd., a few blocks north of i-10 (on the corner where you turn to enter the esplanade mall). more than half of the building is seafood to go with a small restaurant on the right. mudbugs usually cost .89 a pound in the market there, and about 1.29 a pound to eat them in the restaurant. they are always served steaming hot with batches cooked only as needed. the fried stuff is also good but you can expect to wait an hour for a table on a weekend night. bonus points for having a roll of paper towels on every table. i'm starving now, anybody got any ideas for what i can do with leftover green mole sauce-rich, [email removed] From [email removed] Wed Mar 15 01:05:51 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 14 Mar 95 15:34:02 CST Subject: Bayona Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 1787 (I posted this review a week ago, but I guess it got lost.) Thanks to everyone who responded to my post a few weeks back on the Emeril's vs. Bayona quandary. We were back home for 8 glorious, hectic days, but time and budget constraints limited us to one of these two, so we went with Bayona. Oh, my. It was wonderful. I started with a crawfish and smoked duck quesadilla, which was very good. My wife got the Bayona salad, also good. For the entree, I got stuffed quail with foie gras and rose-geranium sauce. I've never had quail before, but I can't imagine it getting any better than this. The sauce was outstanding, the stuffing moist and citrus-ey. My wife had lamb chop and loin with a zinfandel sauce, which she really enjoyed (although, as usual, she liked what I ordered better. Gosh I'm generous.) Both of our entrees came with unannounced vegetables: sweet potatoes, green beans, and wild rice, all of which tasted like it had still been growing that afternoon. Wonderful. For dessert, Pam got a coffee custard, but mine was unspeakable: Warm chocolate crepes filled with hazelnut meringue and topped with frangelica sauce. The smell that wafted into my nostrils as the waiter set down the plate is obviously what heaven must smell like. The waiter was great--unpretentious (actually, anti-pretentious)--and gave us a great review of one of the least expensive bottles of wine on the list, an Oregon pinot noir. By the way, as soon as we sat down we were treated to some Indian-influenced marinated finger food. The roasted garlic pieces were dynamite with a swig of the pinot noir. Thanks again for the advice, gang. Emeril's is definitely first up the next time were down. Chris Wiseman [email removed] [email removed]
> Just ate a fantastic 4 course meal at St. Roch's in Bucktown for > $9.95. Shrimp Bisque, Salad, Trout Almondine, and Bread Pudding... > What a deal. Start with a few lbs. of hot boiled crawfish and a beer > or two...A real treat. Everyone always talks about the dining in the French Quarter. It's nice to see someone discussing Bucktown, the marina area on the shore of Lake Ponchartrain. All of the food is good here, but try Deanies Seafood. They give you a $30 seafood platter that 3 of us hungry college kids couldn't finish! Try buying a pound of boiled crawfish from the local markets there. $1.50/lb is the best price you'll ever see! Don't forget to suck the heads and pinch the tails (also buy a few boiled potatoes). Those who have been to a crawfish boil know what I am talking about! From [email removed] Sun Mar 19 21:18:47 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Sun, 19 Mar 95 16:11:11 CST Subject: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: AIR Mail 3.X (SPRY, Inc.) Content-Type: text Content-Length: 3277 (I also posted this on CompuServe Travel Forum) >[Steve] The pressure is mounting on me to get a killer list of inexpensive, non-fancy places for '95. >[Patrick (NO, La)] Can I get a look at your list? I may be able to add a few. And here's the Pet De Kat Krewe's list so far . . . (March, 1995) I asked a similar question in 1994 on CompuServe... Each year, the Jazz Fest group I'm in makes a list of restaurants they would like to try. Two of our parameters in choosing a restaurant are DRESS CODES (few, if any of us bring shirts with collars, not to mention a sport jacket) and PRICE (when we spend two weeks in New Orleans, our expenses need to be budgeted a little). I've separated the list into "Dinner" and "Lunch" categories. I'd love to hear about your experiences with these restaurants. Please note any favorite meals to order (of the ones that I have tried, my own general comments are also included). Most of all, if you have suggestions for other restaurants which may be a good choice for us, please let me know (keeping the PRICE and DRESS CODE parameters in mind). It was nice to hear about the popular fancy restaurants last year... ("I know you said casual, but just have -one- meal at... blah, blah, blah"). It just doesn't work with our Fest group... it's the right place, but the wrong time. ...Steve *** DINNER SPOTS *** BON TON CAFE crawfish anything (Real good). DELMONICO FEELINGS CAFE service excessively slow, even for a slow leisurely meal. FRANKIE & JOHNNY'S favorite spot for boiled crawfish & stuffed artichoke. JACK DEMPSEY'S LIUZZA'S MANDINA'S neighborhood atmosphere. MANDICH only open Fri & Sat night. Had good service, outstanding food. MIKE ANDERSON A nice FQ surprise. Fried fish. MOSCA'S across river, about a half hour drive. I don't understand what the rage over this place is. Yeah I love garlic and they cook with lots of it, but after that, it's just bland broiled chicken. NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD stereotypical view of how Metairie would make a "New Orleans" restaurant. "First you make a shopping center"... It's Wendy's with bad po-boy's. Recommended last year at Fairgrounds as a great cheap place. (Yuk!). PALMERS - Good Mid-City Jamaican restaurant. PRALINE CONNECTION UPPERLINE ZACHARY'S Eddie's daughter's Uptown place on Oak. Pet De Kat Krewe's favorite dinner of 1994. *** LUNCH SPOTS *** JOEY K'S On Magazine St., my favorite street to drive. Real good roast beef poboy. DUNBAR'S all u can eat soul food, all I remember is pork chop after pork chop. I hear they don't serve'em on the all-you-can eat menu anymore. BRIGHT STAR CAMELLIA GRILL good lunch counter, but not worth an hour wait. DOMILESE FIGARO'S On Maple, across from my favorite laundromat. Lots of Tulane eye candy around. MOTHER'S Just for the debris poor boy. PARKWAY BAKERY UGLESICH tiny neighborhood raw bar. Thanks for any input you may have! --------------------------------------- Steve Apple - Miami, Florida [email removed] --------------------------------------- Wondering about the Pet De Kat Krewe? Check out the Krewe's url at http://yatcom.com/neworl/jfest/petdekat.html "How Come We Never Watch Television..." Just 39 days until Jazz Fest! From [email removed] Sun Mar 19 21:20:15 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Sun, 19 Mar 95 16:20:49 CST Subject: Re: more restaurant questions Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 950 I saw Aaron Packman's post about his upcoming trip to New Orleans. I couldn't contain myself. I lived in New Orleans for ten years before moving up to the frozen North, the biggest mistake I've ever made. What a shame, it seems to me, to spend quality time in New Orleans and not visit at least one of the "homier" places that are the staple of locals. Like Mandina's, Ye Olde College Inn, Brunnings, Deannies or Fitzgeralds. There are dozens of others. I'm having an out of body experience just thinking of having a po'boy and a Dixie at Sid Mar's, or one of them HOT (and the best!) muffs at Napoleon House. Another non-touristy local place, somewhat on the upscale side (they have linnen table cloths) is La Cuisine in west Lakeview on Harrison Ave. at Fleur De Lis, in the first N.O. neighborhood I lived in. A good menu, not overpriced, and I've been there a dozen times or more and always had a good meal. Steve Kranz [email removed] From [email removed] Mon Mar 20 05:20:32 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Sun, 19 Mar 95 23:40:24 CST Subject: Re: Who's got da best mudbugs? Sender: [email removed] To: , Cc: Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL11] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 1268 Here's a couple of cents worth of more mudbug-source opinions: seeing as I live in Gentilly, I most often stock up at neighborhood places, which I find to be as good as anywhere in the city. On Franklin near Dreux is South Shore Seafood (right next to them was one of the all time best bug places: the Gem Supermarket, not a Young's Cry Cleaners). At Downman Road and Hayne Blvd: Dockside puts out a feisty product (be prepared to pick a number on Sunday afternoon). For a sit-down place, further on down Downman is a classic site: Whitey's Pool Hall; good bugs, 'cept they usually serve them chilled. A little further afield, but a picturesque curiosity: Hank's Seafood in the 2600 block of St. Claude. This is the only place I've seen where they sell bugs sized: large and jumbo (kind of like olives; ever see a "small" olive?). And in case you can't tell the difference, Hank's has a sample of each size in a fishbowl on the counter. ------------------------------------------------------------ Arthur Okazaki 4601 Music St. New Orleans, LA 70122 [email removed] Nobody cares what you do in New Orleans, but everone wants to know what it is. Barry Gifford, *Arise and Walk* -------------------------------------------------------------- From [email removed] Mon Mar 20 05:22:02 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Sun, 19 Mar 95 23:49:48 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Cc: (Peggy Hall) Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.4 PL23] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 878 > *** DINNER SPOTS *** > > MANDINA'S neighborhood atmosphere. Turtle soup is very good ! Bread pudding is a must ! Almost anything on the menu here is good. > MOSCA'S across river, about a half hour drive. I don't understand > what the rage over this place is. Yeah I love garlic and they cook with > lots of it, but after that, it's just bland broiled chicken. Last time I was there I got a fried seafood plate, but that was back in the dark ages - don't they have fried stuff anymore ? > MOTHER'S Just for the debris poor boy. My favorite thing from Mother's is the Paneed (sp?) meat...but was not available every day. > PARKWAY BAKERY Great sandwiches. I was here long ago and it was the lunchspot of the construction crews. How is it now ? Mid-City was a great place to get a tray of crawfish when I was living in NOLA. a bientot Peggy From [email removed] Mon Mar 20 14:06:32 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Mon, 20 Mar 95 11:34:14 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Sender: [email removed] X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Version 1.4.4 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Length: 2692 > Most of all, if you have suggestions for other restaurants which may be a >good choice for us, please let me know (keeping the PRICE and DRESS CODE >parameters in >mind). It was nice to hear about the popular fancy restaurants last >year... ("I know you said casual, but just have -one- meal at... blah, blah, >blah"). >It just doesn't work with our Fest group... it's the right place, but the >wrong >time. ...Steve For DINNER, how 'bout Carmine's....it's in Bucktown - good seafood pasta dishes - usually a long wait during mealtime, so go early or late.... Ground Pati - two locations, Metarie & West End - good burgers, casual atmosphere, cold beer! Open for lunch & dinner. Bruning's - West End Park - haven't been there in several years, but they have always had a reputation for great fried seafood. Fitzgerald's - West End Park - again, haven't been for a few years, but the last time there, they were recently renovated and under new management & the food was very good. Genghis Khan - on Tulane, near Carrolton. Korean food - some wonderful, some only so-so, but almost always live music - the owner is first chair violin for the New Orleans Symphony - he often plays or has other musicians playing - chamber music, piano - we have found the place practically deserted during the Fest - no waiting! Louisiana Pizza Kitchen - several locations - individual pizzas, baked in a wood-burning oven - unusual toppings! also pasta dishes. Port of Call - on Esplanade - always tough to get in - I'm never patient enough to wait - but they've got one of the best burgers in the city! Also good salads, pizza, & steaks - eclectic jukebox! Cassamento's - on Magazine - the place for oysters. Semolina - ???several locations, have only been to the one on Metarie Rd - near I-10. Yeah, it's a chain, but they do interesting things with pasta - and the portions are large - a good deal for the price. They sometimes have a special - cheeseburger pasta - if you're into burgers, you'll like it. Also good are the jambalaya pasta, and a Thai-inspired pasta (can't remember the name). For LUNCH: Parasol's - 3rd & Constance - good po'boys - roast beef is my favorite Street Car Sandwiches - Carrolton - again, good po'boys & no waiting! Bud's Broiler - several locations, but my favorite is on City Park Ave. - grilled hamburgers with more personality than BK could ever hope for! Try a #4 with chili, cheese, & onions. Best of all, they serve beer! Hope you find something you like in this list - TWO WEEKS of eating in New Orleans restaurants???? I'd love it, but I think I'd be ready for sprouts and mineral water when I got home! Angie [email removed] From [email removed] Mon Mar 20 21:12:40 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Mon, 20 Mar 95 17:37:33 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Sender: [email removed] X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Version 1.4.4 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Info: Evaluation version at shadowfax.yatcom.com X-Info: Home of Virtually New Orleans X-Mailedby: NT SMTP/LISTSERVER v2.05 ([email removed]) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Length: 1199 Steve writes about da PDK places to eat: >DELMONICO I heartily agree >JACK DEMPSEY'S Get the crabmeat au gratin here. >NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD stereotypical view of how Metairie >would make a "New Orleans" restaurant. "First you make a shopping center"... >It's Wendy's with bad po-boy's. Recommended last year at Fairgrounds >as a great cheap place. (Yuk!). In their defense, NO Hamburger's burgers are a cut above the national fast-food chains, and their fried seafood has improved greatly. And it's cheap. Mother's it ain't, but then again, you don't have to pay $7 for a sandwich and drink. I'd also add Tujague's on Decatur. >*** LUNCH SPOTS *** >MOTHER'S Just for the debris poor boy. So long as you warn people that that po-boy now costs almost six bucks. >PARKWAY BAKERY Yes! >UGLESICH tiny neighborhood raw bar. Not for the squeamish. |Edward J. Branley [email removed] |Moderator, New Orleans Mailing List.| |Yatcom Communications, New Orleans, LA|To join, send a message to: | |Visit VIRTUALLY NEW ORLEANS: |[email removed]| |http://yatcom.com/neworl/vno.html |with SUB NEW-ORLEANS in the body. | From [email removed] Mon Mar 20 23:14:58 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Mon, 20 Mar 95 20:49:43 CST Subject: RE: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 1362 >I had a surprisingly wonderful meal at the restaurant inside the >Hotel Intercontinental when I stayed there (the name escapes me). It >was an "early bird deal." Best $12.95 I ever spent. Delicious food, beautiful >courtyard-style atmosphere, exceptional service (of course, I was by >myself and one of only a handful of people in the restaurant, so that helps.) Veranda. I've had some decent meals there and a Christmas brunch that was OUTRAGEOUS! >*** LUNCH SPOTS *** >On sunny weekend days, I like to go to the ROYAL CAFE and sit on the balcony. >The Muffs don't hold a candle to the ones at Napolean House, but there's a >band that hangs out there with this African American woman who plays the >clarinet. She's great fun to watch. Of course the weekend of da Fest, I'll >be at...Da Fest! don't think anyone put central grocery on 'da list but it oughtta be there. along with the west end and bucktown fish places, bozo's, college inn, what's that eye-talian place at carollton and canal (louis ought to know) (all except central could be lunch or dinner). heck, skip dinner altogether and go to mid-city bowling - when all the dancing and beer get your appetite up, order a poboy. you can get food pretty late there. someone said LPK (not to be confused with CPK) and there is one uptown in the riverbend area, across from camelia grill. From [email removed] Tue Mar 21 05:00:35 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Mon, 20 Mar 95 22:05:38 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Sender: [email removed] X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Version 1.4.3 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Length: 2143 >JACK DEMPSEY'S Watch your butt getting there, but seafood heaven on Poland Ave. >LIUZZA'S Good spot - eat cheap and get the fried potato po-boy (near the fest, too) >ZACHARY'S Eddie's daughter's Uptown place on Oak. Pet De Kat Krewe's >favorite dinner of 1994. Got a glowing review in a continental airlines article (along with uglesich) For dinner, you could probably include some of the Bucktown places (I've seen Carmine's mentioned, also R&O, which seems to be getting back to its old stature, and Lamas St. Roch, Deannie's cheap seafood, etc.) Also, College Inn at Earhart and Carrollton is good solid food (good redbeans) and lines aren't bad even during jazzfest. >CAMELLIA GRILL good lunch counter, but not worth an hour wait. Include it for breakfast! >DOMILESE I've seen nothing but good stuff about this place. >UGLESICH tiny neighborhood raw bar. I'll grant that the oysters are fantastic here, but I was shocked by the prices. For a dumpy building like this I didn't expect $9.50 for maybe 18 inches of oyster loaf, $13 for crawfish Hugo, etc. Even the raw oysters are pretty high in the middle of season $6.50 a dozen. But when you serve the best you can charge the prices. In its favor, I did go there once to find it crowded, and I stood by the door while waiting for an order. Two people came up and looked in, and turned around and walked away. Well, the owner ran out the place after them, and convinced them to stay! Actually, the best thing is to go find some little dump with a Barq's sign on the front on some busy street in some iffy neighborhood and order po-boys. And I don't care if you've never heard of the place or can't even figure out what it's called, good job! Have fun... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Joseph Graves | "I feel like I'm stranded on a sandbar, | | [email removed] |--------------| stuck in my tracks like a streetcar." | | http://b61445.student.cwru.edu | (Jimmy Buffett) | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From [email removed] Tue Mar 21 19:35:45 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 05:14:32 CST Subject: RE: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Sender: eamon@netcom7 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 2079 Someone wrote: > >*** DINNER SPOTS *** > > >BON TON CAFE crawfish anything (Real good). > > I've heard of this place, but have never been. Can someone tell me > where it is? Someone said they have the best bread pudding in N.O. > Any opinions? If you like the classic bread pudding, it doesn't get any better than this. My friend Marla, when visiting New Orleans, had the bread pudding at Bon Ton on my recommendation, and said it was so good she wanted to stand up and shout. For variations from the classic ... Commander's Palace's bread pudding souffle is, as Richard Collin would have said, a Platonic dish. And Emeril's chocolate chuck-banana-pecan bread pudding with mint creme Anglaise is pretty damned amazing too. > RALPH AND KACOO'S is just ok, IMHO, but I go there sometimes cause > they put hush puppies on my table without me even having to ask... :) > Where else can I get good hush puppies (without having to order fried > seafood...not that there's anything wrong with fried seafood ;). Anyone? Yeah, they're OK ... but I like them for that reason too. Kinda how I like Deanie's because they put the spicy boiled potatoes on your table without being asked, too. > Can anyone give me his/her opinion of MICHAUL'S? I've been there twice, and found it mediocre both times; I have to plans to return. The food didn't hold a candle to the restaurant it imitates -- Mulate's -- and the bands are generally pretty lame as well. The best band I've ever seen listed as playing at Michaul's is Sheryl Cormier; avoid Don Duet and His Cajun Pals like the veritable plague, and go see Steve Riley at Mulate's instead. Chuck -- Chuck Taggart \/ [email removed] \/ KCRW, Santa Monica CA, 89.9 FM Stay up and listen to "Gumbo", Sunday nights from Midnight to 3:00am Visit The Gumbo Pages -- http://www.webcom.com/~gumbo/ "Whatever you is ... BE that!" -- Clifton Chenier's barber =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 10:49:45 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 20:25:03 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Sender: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: <PC Eudora Version 1.4> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Length: 1617 >> > MOSCA'S across river, about a half hour drive. I don't understand >> > what the rage over this place is. Yeah I love garlic and they cook with >> > lots of it, but after that, it's just bland broiled chicken. You got that right. I tried it about 20 years ago and haven't been back since. I only live about a 1/2 mile from it. >> Last time I was there I got a fried seafood plate, but that was back in >> the dark ages - don't they have fried stuff anymore ? >> > >Hmm, in that area (Gretna), I recall a very good place, Visko's, at >(as I recall) Gretna Blvd and Bel Chase Hwy. They are said to raise their >own "Golden Oysters" and specialize in broiled and steamed seafood. Your memory dis-serves you somewhat. Mosca's is to Gretna as Houma is to New Orleans. Mosca's is out on Hwy. 90 West just past Avondale. I live in Avondale. As for Visko's, they've been out of business for some time. Ray Jones **************************************************************************** Coming to New Orleans? Contact "Big Ray the Buggy Driver" Historical Tours through the romantic French Quarter in New Orleans, LA Ride in a mule-drawn "vis-a-vis" carriage while enjoying the surroundings and being informed about the history, points of interest and other info. Cellular Phone 504-884-9572 Beeper 504-547-8032 Internet [email removed] ABOVE SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL INTERNET MAIL -USE BELOW ONLY IN EMERGENCY [email removed] [email removed] [email removed] (AS A LAST ALTERNATIVE!!!) Fidonet Ray Jones, 1:396/17.38 From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 11:18:49 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 21:12:51 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 1053 >>Hmm, in that area (Gretna), I recall a very good place, Visko's, at (as I recall) Gretna Blvd and Bel Chase Hwy. They are said to raise their own "Golden Oysters" and specialize in broiled and steamed seafood. --------- The Visko's location is a FAR piece from Mosca's. I used to work (in the early 1980s) next door to Visko's, at the old Guide Newspaper office and printing plant. That building was bought by the Times-Picayune and used as its West Bank bureau, but I think the building has been or is being torn down due to infestation by termites. Seems to me Visko's closed some years ago. It had good fried seafood. For awhile Visko's also had an operation in Jax Brewery. If I remember correctly, the Visko's in Gretna was on the site of what originally was a Ruth's Chris Steak House. That was one of only two Ruth's Chrises that ever failed, the other being Shreveport. It went bust when the oil bust hit the West Bank. For awhile it operated as Gloria's Steakhouse or something like that, before closing for good. --Lan Sluder From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 11:20:59 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 21:22:20 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Length: 1702 >>UGLESICH tiny neighborhood raw bar. > > I'll grant that the oysters are fantastic here, but I >was shocked by the prices. For a dumpy building like this I didn't expect $9.50 >for maybe 18 inches of oyster loaf, $13 for crawfish Hugo, etc. Even the >raw oysters are pretty high in the middle of season $6.50 a dozen. But when >you serve the best you can charge the prices. > In its favor, I did go there once to find it crowded, and I stood by the door >while waiting for an order. Two people came up and looked in, and turned around >and walked away. Well, the owner ran out the place after them, and convinced >them >to stay! I too was shocked by the high prices at first, but, like the venerable sages on this list advise, when you live in New Orleans, you learn where to go for the best po boy of each variety, And Ugelsich's does THE BEST oyster po boy I've been able to find. (Casamento's would get the honorable mentions). Nothing too unorthodox about it, they just do a really good job frying up the bivalves and ensuring that they're crisp and greasless on the outside and juicy on the inside. And as for their other dishes, while I've never had anything other than an oyster loaf, Tom Fitzmorris, noted Real Superstore spokesman, raved about their more elaborate dishes, like Catfish Ugelsich or whatever it's called. Despite the shabby surroundings, he said their food was up to the Italian Creole standard of places like Mandina's or Manale's. And also, whenever I've eaten at Ugelsich's, I've felt a really good local vibe from the place. While a 45 minute wait on a Friday at lunch is common, they don't cop a tourist-trap approach of utter disdain for customers. Mark M. From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 12:13:27 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 21:41:35 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 378 College Inn definately fits into this category. If you want more atmosphere, eat in the bar and not the restaurant. Landry's on Harrison Ave. is quite inexpensive and the food is good--particularly the sandwiches, seafood and raw oysters. It gets a little crowded during Mardi Gras because of the camper crowd. I don't know if this is also true during Jazz Fest. Elena From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 12:17:05 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 22:00:14 CST Subject: That that eye-talian place at carollton and canal Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Vms-To: IN%"[email removed]" X-Vms-Cc: STEPHENV Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7BIT Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII Content-Length: 1311 Hi everyone, Sure do enjoy the chatter. Keep it coming. That eye-talian place at carollton and canal is either Venezia or Brocato's. The first for dinner and the second for dessert. Had Dinner at Venezia's on Thursday after Mardi Gras. Good service, reasonably priced. I had the the Eggplant Vatican (half an eggplant stuffed with lots of good stuff like crab meat and crawfish). My friend had Fettucine with crawfish. Both were enough for two and as fine a meal as you could wish for. Highly recommended. After dinner, walked right over to Brocatos for espresso and dessert. What a place! Spumone, canoli, and lots of old-fashioned candy and cookies. You can get the Italian cookies that inevitably show up on the Saint Joseph's Day alters. (My Maw Maw would always come back from those alters with Italian fig cookies and Lucky Beans.) Got my flights for the second week end of the Fest. Here we go again... *------------------------------**------------------------------* | Stephen Vizzini, expatriate || Living in the "East Bay" is | | from New Orleans, LA || just like living on the West | | exiled to the Bay Area, CA || Bank. I can see the city, but| | E-Mail: [email removed] || it's way over there. | *------------------------------**------------------------------* From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 12:19:25 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 22:10:51 CST Subject: Re: more restaurant questions Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Posted-Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 13:45:48 -0500 Received-Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 13:45:48 -0500 X-Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Content-Type: text Content-Length: 615 If you want to be sure of getting a table, reserve! Thursday nights are getting to be pretty popular, due to the crowed conditions on Fri-Sat. I think lunch at Bayona's can be just as grand as dinner, but not if all you eat is a green salad! I personally prefer Commander's to Mr. B's - better ambiance, for one. Food a little better, IMHO. For all-out-swank dining, try the Grill Room at the Windsor Hotel (probably open on Sun.) - it's a gorgeous room and the food is spectacular! Of course, so are the prices. Definitely get reservations. If you want some less expensive, less "name" places, let me know. From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 12:21:40 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Tue, 21 Mar 95 22:20:25 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Posted-Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 14:04:16 -0500 Received-Date: Tue, 21 Mar 1995 14:04:16 -0500 X-Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Content-Type: text Content-Length: 814 Jack Dempsey's is great for hugh plates of seafood, casual dress, reasonable price for how much you get, but the lines are long to get in. One of my favorite places. Feeling's is not casual and not cheap, but good. Venezia's on Carrollton is good for Italian and pizza (house pizza is very good). Casual and reasonable. Across from Palmer's. Michael's Mid City Grill around the corner from Palmer's has good hamburgers and 2 or 3 chicken dishes. Casual, good, and reasonable. Terra in Lakeside is excellant, casual, not too unreasonable, run by same folks as Bella Luna. Limited but well-varied menu, not at all what you'd expect to find at Lakeside! Some lacto-ovo veg. LuLu's, across from Whole Foods, is new and (I've heard from friends I trust) good. Casual and reasonable. Italian, lacto-ovo veg. From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 16:15:43 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Wed, 22 Mar 95 12:58:11 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurant... Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] Content-Type: text Content-Length: 282 for italian food, I like Mona Lisa's in the quarter. I think its on Royal down near the market end or the quarter. Also, Mama Rosa's on Rampart (I think) has wonderful italian bread. The food's ok too. Have fun! 'Course, it's not possible to go to N.O. and not have fun! Sarah From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 17:21:16 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Wed, 22 Mar 95 14:00:12 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Vms-To: IN%"[email removed]" Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7BIT Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII Content-Length: 161 Two more that fit your 3 criteria are West End Cafe & Sid Mar's. Another platonic bread pudding variation is the white chocolate one at The Palace Cafe. Diana From [email removed] Wed Mar 22 17:22:57 1995 >Received: by mintir.new-orleans.la.us (1.65/waf) via UUCP; Wed, 22 Mar 95 14:09:32 CST Subject: Re: seek Jazz Fest restaurants. (inexpensive, casual, great food) Sender: [email removed] To: , Reply-To: [email removed] X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.4 PL23] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 1711 > > Can anyone give me his/her opinion of MICHAUL'S? > > Mary > > [email removed] > >> I have been going to Michaul's since it was across the river in a shambly building in Algier's Pt. There it had great charm, good music, respectable food - but not such a great location I suppose. Alas, one of the owners (or partners?) died, and for some reason they then moved across the river to Magazine Street. Food quality never was as good, and gradually the quality of live music began to slip. One thing going for it though was a magnificent dance floor. Recently, however, the place has moved yet again (to St Charles). The food is still not-so-great, the bands are considered second-rate by most Cajun music lovers, and the dance floor is tiny. I think the current owner's name is Michelle; whatever, she'd better rethink what it takes to make a place like that go: good food, good music, good dance floor. Go to Mulates. Another poor dance floor but the music is superb, and the food, though pricey, is decent enough. Go soon though. I have heard that it is being torn down to make room for a hotel - at least that's the rumor amongst the dancers there. o------------------------------------------------------------------------o | Randy Burriss |"In creating, the only hard | | [email removed] | thing's to begin; a grass blade's | | | no easier to make than an oak" | | http//:execpc.com/~rburriss | -James Russell Lowell | o------------------------------------------------------------------------o
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Degaulle (504) 361-7911 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Algiers (Hours: L & d 7 days Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) * Cajun's Pride, Inc. 1445 Westbank Expressway (504) 340-7911 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Westwego (Hours: L & d 7 days Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) * Caribbean Room The Pontchartrain Hotel (504) 524-0581 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner nightly Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Travel holiday award winner for 32 years. historic hotel Renowned for crabmeat remick, pinenut-crusted swordfish on Bed of two sauces & the legendary mile-high pie. priv partys * Charley G's Seafood Grill 111 Veterans Blvd. (504) 837-6408 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch weekdays, dinner ni Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Southern Louisiana cuisine w/emphasis on seafood grill. try Mesquite & hickory pasta dishes, award-winning duck & Andouille gumbo & luscious desserts made from scratch. * Chez Helene 1540 N. Robertson (504) 945-0444 Category: CRE Area: Downtown (Hours: Brk, lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Rare blend of superior criole & soul cooking in casual yet Proper atmosphere. oyster entrees are excellent, bell pepper Wonderful. red beans, fried chicken and down home specialtys * Chez Pierre 3 Westbank Expressway (504) 362-6703 Category: CRE,Creole/Cajun Area: Westbank - Algiers (Hours: 11:30am-10:00pm Credit Cards: NA Prices: $12.95-24.95) Complete 6 course dinner, dinner tue-sat 6pm-10pm, lunch Tue-fri 11:30am-2:30pm * Chicory Rotisserie And Grill 300 Canal Street (504) 581-1300 Category: Creole/Cajun VAR Area: French Quarter, Cbd (Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC,+ Prices: Na) Awarding winning cuisine, nice atmosphere, daily menu and Special 5 minute breakfast, variety of food * Clancy's 6100 Annunciation (504) 895-1111 Category: CRE Area: Uptown (Hours: Na Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) On a quiet uptown corner, specials include rabbit sausage en Croute, smoked softshell crab, crawfish bwignets, tuna au Poive, homemade ice creams. also boasts extensive wine list * Commander's Palace 1403 Washington (504) 899-8221 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Uptown (Hours: Na Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Ranked #10 by Although there are better ones in town, set in a victorian Mansion, n.o. and Creole, sat & Sun. brunch, valet parking * Commander's Palace 1403 Washington Avenue (504) 899-8221 Category: CRE Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Victorian mansion w/beautiful rooms fro dining & courtyard. Spec: trout w/roasted pecans, turtle soup & rack of lamb Weekend jazz brunch serves n.o. classic egg dishes. * Coop's Place 1109 Decatur (504) 525-9053 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) A neighborhood bar with great cahun food, sandwiches, Omelettes, a pool table and a late night kitchen. * Copeland's 4338 St. Charles, 701 Veterans Blvd, (504) 897-2325 Category: Creole/Cajun,VAR,Seafood,BAR Area: Uptown Metairie Hara (Hours: 11a-11pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: $8+) Excellent Cajun & Creole specialties, famous drinks and All-around fabulous food, there are too many recommended Dishes to list here - and all are worth trying * Copeland's 1001 S. Clearview (504) 733-4300 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Harahan (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Popular chain. Cajun & Creole food, spicy & reasonably price Try shrimp ducky, eggplant " * Copeland's 4338 St. Charles Avenue (504) 897-2325 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Popular chain. Cajun & Creole food, spicy & reasonably price Try shrimp ducky, eggplant" * Copeland's 701 Veterans (504) 831-3437 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Popular chain. Cajun & Creole food, spicy & reasonably price Try shrimp ducky, eggplant" * Court Of Two Sisters 613 Royal Street (504) 522-7261 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Creole & classic French dishes. complete daily jazz brunch Buffet. specialties include lobster etouffee. courtyard and Private dining available * Decatur House 1119 Decatur (504) 523-7702 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner t-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Tempting tastes of traditional & innovative Creole sauces Await you at this upscale yet casual French qtr. restaurant Fresh seafood, beef, chicken & pasta dishes * Delmonico's 1300 St. Charles Avenue (504) 525-4937 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Founded in 19th century & run by same family for 80 yrs. Tradition & quality reign here Red snapper is prepared w/crabmeat; trout served w/etouffee * Eddie's 2119 Law (504) 945-2207 Category: CRE Area: Downtown (Hours: M-sat lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) One of bill cosby's favorite local haunts, great thursday Night buffet. try the gumbo, catfish jourdain (topped w/crab & shrimp),pork chops w/oyster dressing or homemde hot sausag * Gabrielle Restaurant 3201 Esplanade Avenue (504) 948-6233 Category: CRE Area: Downtown (Hours: Denner t-sat Credit Cards: NA Prices: $11-15 for entrees) Cozy & convenient mid-city spot offers a casual atmosphere W/moderately priced menu: $3.25 to $5 for appetizers. sample The bbq crawfish tails w/seafood rice, try seafood pastalaya * Gautreau's Restaurant 1728 Soniat Street (504) 899-7397 Category: CRE Area: Uptown (Hours: Dinner m-sat Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) Intimate modern restaurant w/modern French Creole cuisine Spec: crabcakes on curried lentils w/mango-yellow pepper Vinaigrette. also soft shell crab on blackbeans w/frisee * Greco's 1000 N. Peters (504) 523-7418 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily, b w Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Try the bbq shrimp, rack of lamb, red snapper fifi or Medallions of veal. top it off with a homemade dessert. Casaul to dressy attire. breakfast weekends * Gumbo Shop 630 St. Peter (504) 525-1486 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) 18th century building w/ murals of early French market Scenes, has Creole favorites like red beans & rice, Jambalaya, 2 gumbos & blackened redfish. try praline parfait * Gumbo Shop, The 630 St. Peter Street (504) 525-1486 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: Reasonable) Patio dining in old New Orleans style, with excellent food Seafood andouille, gumbo, shrimp Creole, jambalaya, Blackened redfish, shrimp remoulade, salads, sandwiches * Jim Chehardy's Goodgellas And Co. Corner Of 18Th & Hessmer (504) 888-0483 Category: CRE Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch m-f,dinner t-Sun.,br Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Fresh la seafood abounds here, shrimp & pasta chehardy, made W/juicy gulf shrimp sauteed w/ herbs in Creole wine sauce Over angel hair pasta. also turtle soup & lobster diablo * K-paul's 416 Chartres Strret (504) 942-7500 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quater (Hours: 11:30-10:0 Credit Cards: AMexican Prices: $10.00) World renowned chef paul proudomme Claudette falgoust at your service Who invinted blk. redfish? * K-paul's 416 Chartres Street (504) 524-7394 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: Na Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Chef paul prudhomme offers zesty selection of authentic la Cooking including his famous blackened fish & steaks. also Provides full catering service, cooking in-house, your house * Kelsey's Restaurant 3920 Gen. De Galle Drive (504) 366-6722 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Gretna (Hours: Lunch t-f, dinner t-sat Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Won travel holiday award from the chefs of america, serves Local favorites. paneed rabbit served w/tasso & shrimp Fettucine, mirliton stuffed w/sausage & shrimp. * La Cuisine 225 W. Harrison Avenue (504) 486-5154 Category: CRE Area: Lakeview (Hours: Lunch & dinner t-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Family restaurant features a comfortable atmosphere and wide Variety of entrees, such as trout pontchartrain and stuffed Jumbo shrimp. * Mardi Gras Truck Stop 2401 Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 945-1000 Category: Creole/CajunUN Area: Downtown (Hours: 24 hours Credit Cards: Prices: Na) Not just for truckers...this is the place for sumptuous new Orleans style cuisine. try the crawfish des allemands or the Grillades. * Michaul's Live Cajun Music Restaurant 701 Magazine Street (504) 522-5517 Category: Creole/CajunUN Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner m-sat Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Live Cajun music & free Cajun dance lessons in a backwoods Bayou atmosphere. try grilled or blackened tuna or shrimp. * Mother's 401 Poydras (504) 523-9656 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Creole/Cajun Area: Cbd (Hours: Daily brkfst, lunch & din Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) N'awlins classic, this CBD eatery serves bulging roast beef Po-boys & the irresistible ferdi. try gumbo, jambalaya, Etouffees or daily specials. * Mr. B's 201 Royal (504) 523-2078 Category: Bistro Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch m-sat, dinner night Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Contemporary Creole & new american cusisine in a warm Ambience. spec include: hickory grilled items, seafood,pasta Game, beef & other regional specialties. Sunday jazz brunch. * Mulate's 201 Julia Street (504) 522-1492 Category: Creole/CajunUN Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily 11 to 11 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Dancing & dining in warehouse district. try zydeco salad - Greens, sweet potato, andouille sausage, duck, shrimp, Catfish, quail eggs & green beans. catfish mulate's also * Natchez House Restaurant 421 Natchez Street (524) 7840 Category: Creole/Cajun Po-Boys/Sandwiches Area: Cbd (Hours: 6 am - 2 pm Credit Cards: NONE Prices: Inexpensive) Real good home cookin' n'awlins style red beans,mirlitons, Liver & grits, shrimp Creole,fried seafood ...... * Old N'awlins Cookery 729 Conti (504) 529-3663 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This quarter spot offers Mardi Gras pasta, Cajun martinis & A good jambalaya. when in season, try the crawfish etouffee. * Oliver's Creole Restaurant 911 Decatur Street (504) 525-7734 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Affordable Creole cuisine featuring traditional dishes such As crawfish etouffee, shrimp Creole. and innovative dishes Like blackened catfish and poulet au fromage. * Olivier's Creole Restaurant 2519 Dreux Street (504) 282-2314 Category: CRE Area: Gentilly (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Affordable Creole cuisine featuring traditional dishes such As crawfish etouffee, shrimp Creole & innovative dishes like Blackened catfish and poulet au fromage. * Oliviers Famous Creole Cuisine 2519 Dreux Avenue (504) 282-2314 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Gentilly (Hours: Lunch & dinner w-m Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Recommended at this reasonably-priced, nieghborhood-style Restaurant are the gumbo, the trout bernadette & the king George softshell. * Palace Cafe 605 Canal Street (504) Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: MC, VISA Prices: Na) Check out the upstairs' mural of famous new orleanians while Dining on garlic chicken & mash potaotes. from the brennan Clan(of commander's palace fame) has incredible bread puddin * Patout's Cajun Cabin 501 Bourbon Street (504) 524-4054 Category: Creole/Cajun, Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Now at new location, still features chef gigi's boudin & Fried alligator. also fresh fries & grilled seafood. Banquet room available. live Cajun music nightly. * Pelican Club 312 Exchange Alley At Bienville (504) 523-1504 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch m-f, dinner nightly Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Traditional south Louisiana fare recreated w/sophisticated Touch. try scallop stuffed artichoke, crawfish chili or Roasted filet mignon w/wild mushrooms. * Quarter Scene Restaurant 900 Dumaine, New Orleans, La 70116 (504) 522-6533 Category: Creole/Cajun,Seafood,AME Area: French Quarter (Hours: 24 hours Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: @ $9-$10) Also has great breakfasts, sandwiches Daily lunch and dinner specials * Reunion Cafe 541 Bourbon St. (504) 524-7611 Category: Creole/Cajun VAR BAR Area: French Quarter (Hours: 7a-10p, ss 24hr Credit Cards: MC,VISA,DIS,AE+ Prices: Na) Traditional Creole dishes, red beans & rice, gumbo This is a cafeteria-style cafe, food is good although The hotel itself suffers from bad managment * Rienzi Creole Cajun Restaurant 533 Toulouse Street (504) 524-1479 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner t-sa, Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Serves local favorites such as seafood pasta, soft shell Crab, veal piquant over grilled eggplant, la rabbit & smoked Duck gumbo in relaxed French qtr. environment sensibly price * Riverside Cafe, The 1 Poydras Street (504) 522-2061 Category: CRE Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner, bru Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) Features an elegant view of the miss. river w/the coziness Of traditional, homemade dishes. try the popular stuffed Shrimp or gumbo. * Romairs 1763 Stumpf Blvd. (504) 367-2616 Category: Bistro Area: Gretna (Hours: Lunch t-fri, dinner t-sat Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Known for dock-fresh seafood,unique pastas & domestic game. Exec. chef jay kimball offers Creole-Italian fare such as Blackened shrimp & avocado remoulade, grilled lamb ribs etc. * Sclafani's Located Near The Lakefront Airport (504) 241-4472 Category: CRE Area: Lakefront (Hours: Weekdays 11-2,t-sat 5-8:3 Credit Cards: ALL CARDS Prices: Na) Features an eggplant bayou teche that's out of this world. Starting w/half a fried eggplant, dish is filled w/lump Crabmeat and topped w/a spicy shrimp sauce. * Upperline Restaurant, The 1413 Upperline St. (891) 9822 Category: Creole/Cajun Area: Uptown (Hours: 5:30-10:00 Credit Cards: V/MC/AMX/D.CLB Prices: $2.75-17.25) Excellant food, reviewed in may '87 specialties Include trout w/ crawfish tails in cream sauce, grilled redfish ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other Options: [Image] [home] [Search] [Surf Directory] [LA home] [feedback] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1995, PCS/Mike Perry - All rights reserved worldwide [email removed]
Barbara A. wrote: >-- >Barbara Akawie Internet: [email removed] >Social Problem Solving Program Voice: (908)235-4939 >University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey FAX: (908)235-5115 [Image] Seafood Restaurants * Acme Oyster & Seafood House 724 Iberville (504) 522-5973 Category: Seafood, Oyster Bar Area: French Quarter (Hours: L & d 7 days Credit Cards: VISA, MC, AE, DC Prices: Na) * Adams Catfish House 204 Belle Chasse Hwy. (504) 394-3819 Category: Seafood Area: Bell Chasse (Hours: L mon-fri, d wed-sat Credit Cards: VISA, MC, DC, CHECKS Prices: Na) * Alex Patout's Louisiana Restaurant 221 Royal (504) 525-7788 Category: Creole/Cajun Seafood VAR Area: French Quarter (Hours: 11a-2:30p 6-10p Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Featured items change seasonally, featuring fried soft-shell Crab w/cream sauce and lump crabmeat, veal, beef and fresh Fish, private rooms available * Angela's Steaks & Seafood 541 Oaklawn Drive (504) 837-5949 Category: Steaks, Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: D 7 days Credit Cards: MC, AE Prices: Na) * Barney's Seafood Restaurant & Marina 20844 Chef Menteur Hwy. (504) 254-2467 Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: L & d wed-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL Prices: Na) * Barreca's Restaurant 3100 Metairie Road (504) 831-4546 Category: Seafood, Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: L mon-fri & d 7 nights Credit Cards: VISA, MC, DC, AE Prices: $8-$15) Traditional Italian cuisine; very reasonable prices, valet Parking; family atomosphere; don't eat here if you want a Quiet romantic evening - very noisy and crowded * Bart's Seafood Restaurant 8000 Lakeshore Drive (504) 282-0271 Category: Seafood Area: Lakefront (Hours: Lunch & dinner tu-su, su Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Try grilled tuna salad w/fresh tuna, iceberg & romaine Lettuce, tomato, green onions, carrots, purple cabbage, Cheddar & provolone cheese & Creole vinaigrette. * Begue's 300 Bourbon St. (504) 586-0300 Category: French,Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Below Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner m-f Specializes in French fare and Louisiana seafood. * Big Joe's Original Seafood 104 W. 30Th Avenue (504) 893-0193 Category: Seafood Area: Covington (Hours: L & d 7 days, Sun. brunch Credit Cards: VISA, MC, AE Prices: Na) * Bill's Seafood Restaurant 5252 Veterans Blvd. (504) 887-9635 Category: Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: L & d 7 days Credit Cards: ALL Prices: Na) * Bobby's Seafood Restaurant 2114 Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 949-1280 Category: Seafood Area: Mid City (Hours: L & d wed-Sun. Credit Cards: VISA, MC, AE, DC Prices: Na) * Bozo's 3117 21St (504) 831-8666 Category: Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner tu-sat Credit Cards: VISA,MC Prices: Na) Grand seafood restaurant w/fried foods, chicken-andouille Gumbo, amply stuffed crabs & well seasoned seafood platters. * Brennan's 417 Royal Street (504) 525-9711 Category: Creole/Cajun,Seafood,French Area: French Quarter (Hours: 6:00pm-10:00pm Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Open 7 days, breakfast 8:00am-2:30pm, lunch specials m-g 11:30-2:30pm, validated parking in evenings at royal orleans Hotel and west minister parking at 721 iberville * Brewer's Seafood 3239 Williams (504) 443-6781 Category: Seafood Area: Kenner (Hours: L & d 7 days Credit Cards: ALL Prices: Na) * Bright Star 7801 Panola (504) 866-9286 Category: VAR,Seafood,Po-Boys/Sandwiches Area: Uptown (Hours: Na Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Very reasonable) One of the classic neighborhood restaurants that has been Around forever. featuring seafood, po boys, sandwiches and Hot entrees, great atmosphere, closed tuesdays. * Bruning's 1924 West End Park (504) 282-9395 Category: Seafood Area: Lakefront (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) A west end favorite, this fine old seafood restaurant offers A range of dishes w/stuffed flounder at top of list & sea- Food platter a close second. * Cafe Atchafalaya 901 Louisiana (504) 891-5271 Category: Seafood,Creole/Cajun Area: Uptown (Hours: W-Sun. 11a-10p Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: Na) Outstanding Louisiana seafood served in a classic Neighborhood restaurant setting; Cajun specialties weekly * Cafe Atchafalaya 901 Louisiana Ave New Orleans, La. 70115 (504) 891-5271 Category: Seafood Area: Uptown (Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Credit Cards: MC, VISA, AE, DC Prices: $4.00 - $13.00) A great little neighborhood seafood restaurant Located ath the corner of laurel and Louisiana ave. Great fried seafood po-boys, platters and much more * Cafe Panache 200 Magazine Street (504) 522-CafeE Category: CRE,Seafood Area: Cbd (Hours: Na Credit Cards: NA Prices: Lunch $3.50-6.95) European-influenced restaurant and wine bar, Salad bar, seafood, steaks, veal, pultry, soups All major credit cards * Cafe Vieux Carre 241 Bourbon St. (504) 524-0114 Category: Creole/Cajun Seafood Steaks Area: French Quarter (Hours: 10:30am-til Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Casual dining in a French provincial setting with a nice View of bourbon st, featuring Cajun snapper, shrimp alphonso Seafood fettuccine, blackened redfish * Captain's Cove 3439 Kabel Drive (504) 394-2339 Category: Seafood, Oyster Bar Area: Algiers (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR AND CHECKS Prices: Na) Casual algiers restaurant features nightly specials, cozy Atmosphere & oysters on half shell for $.25 on m&t. all you Can eat crawfish & popcorn shrimp on thursday nights. * Casamento's 4330 Magazine (504) 895-9761 Category: Seafood,Oyster Bar Area: Uptown (Hours: See below Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Na) Oysters, raw, fried, in soup or by the loaf Closed monday, lunch 11:30a-2p, dinner 5:30-9:30pm Cash only, closed in summer * Castillo's Spanish Seafood 1113 Decatur Street (504) 525-7467 Category: Seafood,SPA,BAR Area: French Quarter (Hours: 5:3p-10:3p Credit Cards: MC,VISA Prices: Na) Spanish atmosphere, fresh seafood and traditional spanish Recipes, paella castellana recommended, great magaritas Saturday/Sunday opten from 11:30am-12:00 midnight * Cat Daddy's Seafood Marts 7935 Forshey Street (504) 488-6491 Category: Seafood Area: Uptown (Hours: Take out lunch Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) * Chehardy's, Jim 3528 18Th Street (In Fat City) (504) 455-2433 Category: Steaks,Seafood,VAR Area: Metairie (Hours: 11:00am - Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Prime beef, fresh seafood, regional, national And international dishes, mesquite grill * Deanie's Seafood Restaurant 1713 Lake Avenue (504) 831-4141 Category: Seafood,TAK Area: Metairie Bucktown (Hours: 11am-10pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: Na) Casual atmosphere, excellent fresh seafood and bar Open on friday,saturday till 11:00pm * Don's Seafood Hut 4801 Veterans Blvd. (504) 889-1550 Category: Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) The landry family continues its 60 yr tradition of serving Fresh local seafood such as shrimp, crabs, crawfish, oysters & fish cooked Cajun-style. try food & drink specials 4-7pm * Drago's 3232 N. Arnoult (504) 888-9254 Category: Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-sat Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This seafood restaurant near lakeside shopping center serves Fresh fish in many forms, including the seafood platter, Live maine lobster w/salad & unique charbroiled oysters. * Eddie's Restauraunt Law Street Off Of Elysian Fields (504) Category: Seafood Area: Mid City (Hours: 11 am midnight Credit Cards: MC,VISA Prices: $12) Homey atmosphere like chez hellene * Felix's 739 Iberville (504) 522-4440 Category: Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily brkfst, lunch & din Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) A seminal quarter raw oyster bar, felix's menu features Nearly every kind of local seafood. jambalaya, gumbo w/okra, And oysters bienville all come with high marks. * Fitzgerald's West End Park (504) 282-9254 Category: Seafood Area: Lakefront (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Broiled, boiled, grilled & fried seafood, steaks & daily Creole specials in a casual, family atmosphere. * Grill Room, The 300 Gravier Street (504) 522-1992 Category: Grill,Seafood,VAR Area: Cbd French Quarter (Hours: 6:30am-10:30pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Excellent food, very nice atmosphere with original 18th and 19th century art, grilled salmon, veal tenderloin with wild Mushrooms, baked oysters, chamber music & piano * Hofbrau Bar & Grill 5961 Magazine (504) 895-2084 Category: Steaks, Seafood, Burgers Area: Uptown (Hours: Na Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Located near audubon park on corner of state street. try Thick char-broiled steaks, fresh grilled seafood & other Daily specials in company of locals, tourists & saints plyrs * Hooters 4748 Veterans Blvd. (504) 889-0160 Category: Seafood, Burgers Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Best known for its buffalo-style chicken wings. they can be Ordered in quantities of 10, 20 or 50 pieces & will satisfy The hungriest crowd. * Hooters 301 N. Peters (504) 522-9222 Category: Seafood, Burgers Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Best known for its buffalo-style chicken wings. they can be Ordered in quantities of 10, 20 or 50 pieces and will Satisfy the hungriest crowd. * Jack Dempsey's 738 Poland Avenue (504) 943-9914 Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: Lunch tu-f, dinner w-sat Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Try the jd seafood platter for 2 - huge platter w/great Macaroni & cheese. also featured are lobster, steak & a Broiled seafood platter(prepared in garlic sauce, olive oil) * Jaeger's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1701 Elysian Fields Avenue (504) 947-0111 Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: Na Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Try stuffed jumbo mushrooms, marinated crab fingers & oyster Bordelaine, followed by entrees such as shrimp Creole over Seasoned rice or barbecue soft shell crabs. * Kabby's Poydras At The River (504) 584-3880 Category: Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Fresh local seafood & great view of the river through a 200-foot glass wall. Sunday seafood brunch with entertain- Ment. free parking. * Katie's 3701 Iberville (504) 488-6582 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Mid City (Hours: Lunch m-th,lunch & dinner Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) Delightful family restaurant. try Shrimp, Italian shrimp or parmesan dishes. daily lunch Specials & blackboard specials on fri & sat nights. * Lakeview Chicken & Ribs 339 W. Harrison Avenue (504) 484-6460 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Seafood, Area: Lakeview (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: CASH & CHECKS Prices: Na) Family owned & operated, offers po-boys, chicken cooked to Order (fried & charbroiled), baby back ribs, steaks & baked Potatoes to die for. try onion rings & stuffed crab sandwich * Lakeview Seafood Restaurant 7400 Hayne (504) 242-2819 Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: Lunch & dinner tu-su, din Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This little woods restaurant is a dependable, friendly Establishment distinquished by its immense Pan bread, toasted, carved out & filled w/fried seafood. * Lama's Seafood 7007 Read Lane (504) 242-5656 Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: Prices: Na) This restaurant features wide selection of po-boys: shrimp, Oyster, softshell crab, roast beef, breaded veal, ham & Cheese, hot sausage & meatball. try bbq'd shrimp or gumbo. * Louisiana Seafood Exchange 428 Jefferson Highway (504) 834-9395 Category: Seafood Area: Jefferson (Hours: Lunch m-sat Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) Among this restaurant's specialties are the super-stuffed Shrimp po-boy & stuffed artichoke. also daily hot plate Meat & seafood specials. * Magazine Po-boy Shop 2368 Magazine (504) 522-3107 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Seafood Area: Uptown (Hours: 7-5:30p.m. m-f,10-5:30p.m Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) Try the roastbeef & seafood po-boys. also serving breakfast & plate lunches - they're yummy for the tummy. * Mike Anderson's Seafood 215 Bourbon (In Quarter), Also In The (504) 524-3884 Category: Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Sun-th 11:30a-10p, 11:30a Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DIS Prices: Reasonable) Frech la seafood serviced in a var. of ways Gumbos, etoufee's and bisques, great Atmosphere, children's plates * Mike Anderson's Seafood Restaurant 215 Bourbon (504) 524-3884 Category: Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Grilled seafood is a tand-out here. esp. recommended is the Guitreau grilled snapper fillet topped w/sauteed crawfish, Shrimp & mushrooms. also has oyster bar. * Mr. Ed's Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant 1001 Live Oak (504) 838-0022 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Mon-sat lunch & dinner Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) This bucktown restaurant specializes in seafood & Italian Cuisine. * Nuvolari's 246 Gerard (504) 626-5619 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Northshore (Hours: Dinner m-sa,l&d Sun., lunc Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Serves linguini tossed w/calamari, shrimp & scallops, seafod Veloute, saffron & tomatoes. also try the mussels, shrimp & Scallops in cream sherry sauce. * Parran's Po-boy 3939 Veterans (504) 885-3416 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Na Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) An unusual seafood muffuletta - oyster, shrimp, catfish - Dressed anyway you like. check out chef salad w/ham, turkey, Roastbeef, american or swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & eggs. * Patout's Cajun Cabin 501 Bourbon Street (504) 524-4054 Category: Creole/Cajun, Seafood Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Now at new location, still features chef gigi's boudin & Fried alligator. also fresh fries & grilled seafood. Banquet room available. live Cajun music nightly. * Peppermill Restaurant-riccobono 3524 Severn (504) 455-2266 Category: Seafood, Italian, Creole/Cajun Area: Metairie (Hours: 7am daily, no dinner mon. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Eclectic array of Italian & Creole cuisine highlights a menu Replete w/seafood, baby white veal & steaks. brkfst features Belgian waffles, eggs benedict & challa French toast. * Quarter Scene Restaurant 900 Dumaine, New Orleans, La 70116 (504) 522-6533 Category: Creole/Cajun,Seafood,AME Area: French Quarter (Hours: 24 hours Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: @ $9-$10) Also has great breakfasts, sandwiches Daily lunch and dinner specials * R&o 300 Hammond Hwy. (504) 831-1248 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Seafood, Pizza Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-sa;dinne Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) Must-stop for po-boys, roast beef w/red Italian gravy, fried Seafood & good specials. good pizza too. atmosphere is Nothing to write home about, but the food is. * Rivershack Kitchen 3449 River Road (504) 835-6933 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Seafood, Mexican Area: Jefferson, Lakeview (Hours: Lunch m-sa, late night me Credit Cards: VISA,MC Prices: Na) Quaint neighborhood tavern/restaurant offers hot plate lunch Po-boys, black bean nachos, roasted chicken & grilled Catfish. live music sat. nights. catering available. * Sambeck's Restaurant 3515 Williams Blvd. Kenner (504) 443-1808 Category: Seafood,ITL,Creole/Cajun,Po-Boys/Sandwiches,TAK Area: Kenner (Hours: M-th 9-9 f 9-10 sat 4-10 Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE Prices: $2-$14 $6-$9 avg) A typical n.o. neighborhood restaurant in kenner. seafood, Italian food, po-boys. the portions are huge and the prep- Aration is excellent. very casual. * Sid-mar's 1824 Orpheum (504) 831-9541 Category: Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Tu-su lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Bucktown eatery has screened porch facing the lake; nestled In a fishing village, it has down-home cooking w/notable Boiled seafood & exceptionally good fried seafood platter. * Snug Harbor 626 Frenchmen Street (504) 949-0696 Category: Seafood, Burgers Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily at 11 a.m. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This hideaway is fully equipped to provid you with a cozy Evening: the bar is long, the beer is cold, the burgers are Big & the jazz is sensuous. * St. Roch's Market 2381 St. Claude (504) Category: Seafood Area: New Orleans East (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-sat Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Na) This New Orleans classic seafood market is now offering over Stuffed po-boys, gumbo, jambalaya, barbecue chicken & ribs & daily lunch specials. eat in or take out. * Super Popeye's 3850 Veterans Blvd. (504) 885-0356 Category: Mexican, Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily 10:30 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Drive up or walk into. specialties: grilled chicken salad - Marinated chicken tossed w/lettuce, cheese, mushrooms & Select garden vegetables-& fabulous fajitas, chiken or beef * Vera's Seafood Restaurant 337 Lakeview Drive (504) 643-9291 Category: Seafood Area: Slidell (Hours: Sun, w-th, 11-9, f-sa, 11 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Specializing in seafood, steaks & chicken, try the seafood Platter featuring fried oysters, butterfly shrimp, stuffed Crab & shrimp, scallops & fish served w/salad & choice potat * Zazou Cafe 2101 Lakeshore Drive (504) 624-5235 Category: French, Seafood Area: Mandeville (Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. w-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Pecan trout meuniere is a must-try at this northshore Restaurant. house specialty is prepared in a pecan flour Batter & finished w/caper meuniere sauce. also shrimp dishes ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other Options: [Image] [home] [Search] [Surf Directory] [LA home] [feedback] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1995, PCS/Mike Perry - All rights reserved worldwide [email removed]
Barbara A. wrote: >-- >Barbara Akawie Internet: [email removed] >Social Problem Solving Program Voice: (908)235-4939 >University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey FAX: (908)235-5115 [Image] Coffeehouses * Angelo Brocato's 214 N. Carrollton (504) 486-1465 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Mid City (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: CASH, LOCAL CHECKS Prices: Na) Delightful icecream parlor makes everything fresh. the Gelati and ices are exceptional, as are the cappuccino & Pastries. also offer candy by the pound. * Angelo Brocato's 537 St. Ann (504) 525-9676 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: CASH, LOCAL CHECKS Prices: Na) This delightful icecream parlor makes everything fresh. the Gelati and ices are exceptional, as are the cappuccino & Pastries. also offer candy by the pound. * Cafe Aroma 2009 Jefferson Hwy. (504) 832-5010 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Jefferson (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Steps away from ochsner compound. gourmet coffees,teas, Pastries and lunches are all on the menu. * Cafe D'cappuccino 4041 Williams Blvd. (504) 443-2299 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Kenner (Hours: Na Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) This quaint cafe opens early and closes late and offers Gourmet coffee and pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. * Cafe Dell'arte 720 Dublin (504) 861-4227 Category: Coffeehouse,Bakery Area: Uptown (Hours: Closed Sunday Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Na) A European tea and coffe house with a warm atmosphere and Reasonable prices; homemade food and pastries; lunch and Dinner; thursday life classical music, sat live brazilian mu * Cafe Kafic 1818 Magazine (504) 525-0247 Category: Coffeehouse,BAR Area: Uptown (Hours: Na Credit Cards: MC,VISA Prices: Na) Expresso, cappuccino and dessert coffees can be enjoyed In a relaxed European style cafe; offers a new menu of Assorted sandwiches, import beer, wine, breakf, lunch, din. * Cafe Ledet 7224 Pontchartrain Blvd. (504) 282-5790 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Lakefront (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner da Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) This west end gourmet coffeehouse and cafe serves full Breakfast, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and quiches. * Caffe! Caffe! 4301 Clearview Pkwy. (504) 885-4845 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch m-sat, early-late d Credit Cards: VISA, MC, DC Prices: Na) Experience the atmosphere of a truly unique Italian cafe. Sample the tempting desserts - the cheesecake is magnifico! A lg. selection of coffees & teas. opens early, closes late. * Cheshire Cat Tea Room, The 1201 Decatur St (504) 522-4792 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: 7am - 10pm Credit Cards: NA Prices: $.99 - $7) European style cooking Early bird breakfast special til 9am - $.99 Closed Mardi Gras weekend * Coffee & Company 7708 Maple Street (504) 861-8843 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Uptown (Hours: Brkfst, lunch, dinner dai Credit Cards: CASH & CHECKS Prices: Na) Casual, upbeat & fun atmosphere. cariety of gourmet coffees & teas. healthy, delicious pastas, soups & sandwiches. Hmemde hommus & tabouli combo plate w/veg,pitabread & yogurt * Coffee & Company 800 Harrison Avenue (504) 488-8946 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Lakeview (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner da Credit Cards: CASH & CHECKS Prices: Na) Casual, upbeat & fun atmosphere. variety of gourmet coffees & teas, healthy, delicious pastas, soups & sandwiches. home Made hommus & tabouli combo plate w/vegs, pitabread & yogurt * Coffee Bean, The 3244 Severn (504) 456-9870 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily at 7 a.m. Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) This European coffeehouse serves large selection of gourmet Coffees & teas, delicious pastries & variety of sandwiches & Salads in quiet relaxed atmosphere.try cobb or chicken salad * Coffee Cottage 2559 Metairie Road (504) 833-3513 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily 8 a.m. Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Na) Fresh coffee by pound or cup, sample homemade soups, fresh Salads & sandwiches. fresh pastries by former royal orleans Pastry chef, john caluda. live music w,f & sat. 8:30-10:30 * Coffee Pot Restaurant 714 St. Peter (504) 524-3500 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: B, l & d 7 days Credit Cards: VISA, MC, AE, DC Prices: Na) * Coffee Rani 2324 Veterans, Blvd. (504) 833-6343 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Entre around $6) Gourmet coffees, teas, salads, sandwiches, soup, pastries. * Coffee Rani 226 Lee Lane (504) 893-6158 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Covington (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) Gourmet coffees, teas, salads, sandwiches, soup, pastries * Coffee's Boilin' Pot 305 Covington Hwy (21) (504) 845-2348 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Madisonville (Hours: L sat-Sun., d tue-Sun. Credit Cards: CHECKS Prices: Na) * Espresso Coffee & Pastries Old Metairie Village (504) 835-3940 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Breakfast & lunch daily Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) Friendly place for flavored iced coffees, cappuccino, teas, Pastries, quiches, croissants & sandwiches. classical & jazz Music heighten the comtemporary atmosphere. * Kaldi's 941 Decatur (504) 586-8989 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: Nightly Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Quarter hideaway specializes in world's unique coffees. try Venetian creme, a sweet sensation better than dessert. Full line of pastries & muffins too. * La Cafe & Coffeehouse 6158 Elysian Fields (504) 282-0261 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Gentilly (Hours: Dinner m-sat, b,l&d sat,b Credit Cards: CASH ONLY Prices: Na) Reasonable prices for breakfast, lunch & dinner in wonderful Atmosphere. entrees include pasta dishes, daily soups, Spinach fettucine, Italian sausage pasta & salads. * New Orleans Coffee & Concierge 334B Royal Street (504) 524-5530 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: Na Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Many pastries, light lunches & sinfully delicious desserts. While enjoying a cappuccino, the concierge can help plan Tours. French cafe amience enhanced w/changing art exhibit. * Pj's Coffee & Tea Co. 7624 Maple (504) 866-9963 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Enjoy relaxing atmosphere, good music and patio seating While sipping freshly roasted gourmet coffees. also, Homemade muffins, breads & cakes that are freshly baked. * Pj's Coffee & Tea Co. 4480 Hwy. 22 (504) Category: Coffeehouse Area: Mandeville (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Enjoy relaxing atmosphere, good music & patio seating while Sipping freshly roasted gourmet coffees. also, homemade Muffins, breads & cakes that are freshly baked. * Pj's Coffee & Tea Co. 5432 Magazine, 637 N. Carrolton (504) 895-0273 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Enjoy relaxing atmosphere, good music & patio seating while Sipping freshly roasted gourmet coffees. also, homemade Muffins, breads & cakes that are freshly baked. * Plantation Coffeehouse 5555 Canal Blvd. (504) 482-3164 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Mid City, Lakeview (Hours: Daily at 7 a.m. Credit Cards: CASH & CHECKS Prices: Na) Popular renovated coffeehouse serves salads & hearty sand- Wiches. indulge in cappuccino or flavored gourmet iced coffe Or teas. patrick kerber, classical guitarist t,th & sat nite * Royal Blend 244 Metairie Road (504) 835-7779 Category: Coffeehouse Area: Metairie (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner da Credit Cards: CASH, VISA, MC Prices: Na) Exceptional iced coffees: French vanilla, hazelnut cream, Irish cream, viennese, to name a few. also decaf & pastries Light lunches at this location. * Royal Blend 623 Royal (504) 523-2716 Category: Coffeehouse Area: French Quarter (Hours: Brkfst, lunch & dinner da Credit Cards: CASH, VISA, MC Prices: Na) Charming patio/garden setting in the quarter w/exceptional Iced coffees: French vanilla, hazelnut cream, irish cream, Viennese, to name a few. also decaf & pastries. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other Options: [Image] [home] [Search] [Surf Directory] [LA home] [feedback] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1995, PCS/Mike Perry - All rights reserved worldwide [email removed]
Barbara A. wrote: >-- >Barbara Akawie Internet: [email removed] >Social Problem Solving Program Voice: (908)235-4939 >University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey FAX: (908)235-5115 [Image] Italian * Alberto's Restaurant 611 Frenchmen (504) 949-5952 Category: Italian Area: Downtown (Hours: Lunch m-f, dinner m-sat Credit Cards: CASH & CHECKS Prices: Na) Cozy, romantic second-floor retreat serves up tasty specials Like soft shell crab stuffed w/shrimp, trout w/lump crabmeat & assorted cannelloni dishes. * Andrea's 3100 19Th Street (504) 834-8583 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: See below Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: $6.95-$11.00) Excellent Italian cuisine, seasoned pasta, veal, beef, fresh Seafood and homemade desserts, very good wine list, Lunch weekdays at 11:30a, dinner mon-sat 6-11p, Sun. 11a-9p * Andrea's 3100 19Th (504) 834-8583 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-f,d sat, Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Offers a variety of delectables. seasonal pasta is incompar- Able. try the veal chop, filet of beef, seafood & desserts. Everything is homemade. * Bacchi 900 Harrison Avenue (504) 486-2500 Category: Italian Area: Lakeview (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Specialties include fried oyster palenta w/pancetta & Spinach & paneed tuna with a citrus & Sun.-dried tomato Vinaigrette. * Barreca's Restaurant 3100 Metairie Road (504) 831-4546 Category: Seafood, Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: L mon-fri & d 7 nights Credit Cards: VISA, MC, DC, AE Prices: $8-$15) Traditional Italian cuisine; very reasonable prices, valet Parking; family atomosphere; don't eat here if you want a Quiet romantic evening - very noisy and crowded * Bella Luna 914 N. Peters (504) 529-1583 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner daily, Sunday brun Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) City's most spellninding river view enhances wonderful n.o. Continental & southwestern specialties. try the bone-in Filet mignon & crawfish hollandaise w/fettucine. * Birraporetti's The Jackson Brewery (504) 525-9191 Category: Italian,BAR Area: French Quarter (Hours: 11a-2a Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Nice Italian restaurant and an irish bar, excellent view Of miss. river, hand-tossed pizza, pasta, lasagna, grilled Seafood, private rooms available * Cafe Italiano 3244 Magazine (504) 891-4040 Category: Italian Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily 11-12 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Specializing in gourmet pizzas, pasta, salads & sandwiches. Inside & sidewalk dining available. free delivery. * Cafe Perfetto 3217 Edenborn (504) 456-6166 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This new cafe serves neopolitan-style pizzas as well as Salads, pastas & sandwiches. free delivery. * Cajun Charlie's 301 Dauphine Street (504) 581-1303 Category: Creole/Cajun,Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm Credit Cards: MC,VISA,AE,DC Prices: Na) Excellent veal dishes including veal piccata, veal marengo Veal oscar, and the New Orleans breakfast with eggs benedict * Carmine's 200 Old Hammond Highway (504) 833-3004 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: T-Sun. lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Named after laverne & shirley's carmine ragusa. for apps:try Fried eggplant or mozzarella sticks. main course:clams Tossed in angel hair pasta, eggplant parmesan or ravioli * Ciro's Pizza & Spaghetti House 7918 Maple Street (504) 866-9551 Category: Pizza, Italian Area: Uptown (Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight daily Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Authentic Italian cuisine since 1963. pizzas, pasta sand- Wiches & salads. vegetarian pizza - topped w/ cheese, mush- Rooms, black olives, green peppers, onions & fresh tomatoes. * Figaro's 7900 Maple Street (504) 866-0100 Category: Italian Area: Uptown (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Upscale pizzarria features homemade pasta, weekly specials, Sandwiches, salads & calzones. try 4 seasons pizza, which is Divided into 4 different neopolitan-style pizzas. * Jonah's 2520 Florida (504) 674-0121 Category: Italian Area: Northshore (Hours: Sun-f lunch & dinner,sa d Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Menu is inscribed Will not only be a pleasant one, but will be the beginning Of a new tranditon. * Katie's 3701 Iberville (504) 488-6582 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Mid City (Hours: Lunch m-th,lunch & dinner Credit Cards: CASH Prices: Na) Delightful family restaurant. try Shrimp, Italian shrimp or parmesan dishes. daily lunch Specials & blackboard specials on fri & sat nights. * Little Italian Restaurant, The 4634 Veterans (504) 888-3008 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lnch m-f,dinner m-Sun.,Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Cozy, casual spot offers dishes featuring robust red sauces To light lemon butter sauces. specials include paneed tuna, Osso busco, seafood fettucini & tasty caramel custard. * Louisiana Pizza Kitchen 2800 Esplanade (504) 488-2800 Category: Italian Area: Lakeview (Hours: Na Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) This spot in faubourg st. john boasts one of New Orleans' Few wood-burning ovens. try smoked duck sausage pizza, angel Hair primavera, char-broiled lamb & mozzarella salad. * Mali D's 94 Friedrichs Avenue (504) 835-7200 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch m-f,dinner nightly Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Owners mali barbee & diane dimiceli invite you to try their Fine Italian cuisine-classico & delicioso. wonderful veal Marsala, osso bucco, bracioloni & fresh fish of the day. * Mama Rosa's Slice Of Italy 616 N. Rampart (504) 523-5546 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: Lunch & dinner t-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Perennial favorite, beloved for big pizzas w/trademark chewy Crust, generous stuffed salads & heaping sandwiches on home- Made bread. delivery to quarter & CBD area. * Mamie's 3240 S. Carrollton Avenue (504) 488-8452 Category: Italian Area: Lakeview (Hours: Lunch weekdays, nightly d Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Neighborhood fav.-quaint, romantic little Italian bistro Featuring family recipes & hand tossed pizzas cooked in old- Fashioned slate oven. veal dishes, fresh mussels & seafoods. * Maximo's 1117 Decatur (504) 586-8883 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner nightly Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Innovative & authentic nothern Italian cuisine prepared w/ Fresh herbs. try veal anthony, veal litely coated w/egg & Romano topped w/crabmeat & Sun.-dried tomatos. 24 pasta dishs * Mona Lisa 1212 Royal St (504) 522-746 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: 11am-12pm Credit Cards: NA Prices: $4-10) Good pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches Free delivery Delicious garlic cheese bread * Mr. Ed's Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant 1001 Live Oak (504) 838-0022 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Metairie (Hours: Mon-sat lunch & dinner Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) This bucktown restaurant specializes in seafood & Italian Cuisine. * Mr. Roma 4421 Clearview Pkwy. (504) 455-8010 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Traditional Italian fare such as lasagna & spaghetti & meat- Balls. also good selection sandwiches including vegetarian Specialty however is pizza. try spinach w/onions,feta cheese * Nuvolari's 246 Gerard (504) 626-5619 Category: Italian, Seafood Area: Northshore (Hours: Dinner m-sa,l&d Sun., lunc Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Serves linguini tossed w/calamari, shrimp & scallops, seafod Veloute, saffron & tomatoes. also try the mussels, shrimp & Scallops in cream sherry sauce. * Paparazzi Italian Cafe Landmark Hotel (504) 888-9500 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: B,l,d m-sat,brkfst Sun. Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) 17th floor view overlooks the skyline & lake pontchartrain. Insalate di prosciutto features fresh mozzarella, rolled w/ Ham, then layered w/marinated tomato & bermuda onions * Pasta E...vino 240 Bourbon (504) 523-3181 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner t-Sun. 5-12:30 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Housed in the old absinthe house, the focal point for diners Is a colossal pasta machine that rolls out fresh pastas Daily. chef-proprietor is world-renowned tony moran. * Pasta Kitchen 600 N. Hwy 190 At I-12 (504) 892-6400 Category: Italian Area: Northshore (Hours: Daily 11am - 10 pm Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Fried ravioli w/marinara appetizer. many pasta entrees w/red Or white sauce & seafood, veggies or meat. chicken arrabiata A boneless breast sauteed in olive oil simmered in wine sauc * Peppermill Restaurant-riccobono 3524 Severn (504) 455-2266 Category: Seafood, Italian, Creole/Cajun Area: Metairie (Hours: 7am daily, no dinner mon. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Eclectic array of Italian & Creole cuisine highlights a menu Replete w/seafood, baby white veal & steaks. brkfst features Belgian waffles, eggs benedict & challa French toast. * Reginelli's - An Eating Gallery 3923 Magazine Street (504) 895-9229 Category: Italian Area: Uptown (Hours: Lunch & dinner t-Sun. Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Serving light Italian cuisine & 12 wines by the glass. try Sauteed salmon cakes topped w/caper & dill aioli & the Stuffed artichoke & shrimp fettucini. art on display. * Rendon Inn 4501 Eve Street (504) 822-9858 Category: Po-Boys/Sandwiches, Italian, CRE, GRK Area: Uptown (Hours: M-sat 11-3 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Friendly restaurant you can find one of the tastiest beef Po-boys in town. specailize in fresh, hot daily specials Ranging from Italian to Creole to greek. * Romairs 1763 Stumpf Blvd. (504) 367-2616 Category: Bistro Area: Gretna (Hours: Lunch t-fri, dinner t-sat Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Known for dock-fresh seafood,unique pastas & domestic game. Exec. chef jay kimball offers Creole-Italian fare such as Blackened shrimp & avocado remoulade, grilled lamb ribs etc. * Salvatore Ristorante 3226 N. Arnoult Road (504) 455-2433 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner daily Credit Cards: Prices: Na) Has wide selection of fresh fish every day, all cooked on Open grill or pan sauteed w/choice of 4 different sauces. Atmosphere is elegant, w/select music completing the mood. * Schiro's La Cucina 2401 N. Woodlawn Avenue (504) 885-0761 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner m-f, dinne Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Serves homemade Italian pastas, seafood & steaks. private Parties & catering. * Sweet Basil's Bistro 3445 Prytania (504) 891-2227 Category: Italian Area: Uptown (Hours: Daily lunch & dinner Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Everything is made fresh & on the spot at this pleasant Bistro: Italian dishes, salads, late-night gourmet pizzas All very reasonably priced. try shrimp pepe * Tony Mandina's (West Bank) 1915 Pratt (504) 362-2010 Category: Italian Area: Gretna (Hours: Sun-f lunch, tu-sat dinne Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) Casual restaurant offers unforgettable dining. famous Tuesday two-for-one spagheti & meatballls special now Extends throughout afternoon & evening. homemade bread. * Tony Moran's 240 Bourbon (504) 523-3181 Category: Italian Area: French Quarter (Hours: Dinner mon-sat 6-12:30 Credit Cards: ALL MAJOR Prices: Na) A New Orleans favorite, historic tony moran's presents Italian specialties prepared from treasured family recipes. Enjoy fresh pastas, veal, shrimp moran and more. * Venezia 134 N. Carrollton (504) 488-7991 Category: Italian Area: Mid City (Hours: Dinner tues-Sun. Credit Cards: NA Prices: Na) Established in 1957, this mid city favorite is famous for Homemade pizza pies, spaghetti specials & lasagna. Full menu available for take-out. * Vincents 4411 Chastant (504) 885-2984 Category: Italian Area: Metairie (Hours: Lunch & dinner mon-sat Credit Cards: VISA, MC Prices: Na) Previously named corsican brothers, the same chef is at the Helm. sample the garlic chicken, cannelloni, & the Italian Oysters (cooked in olive oil, spices & garlic). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Other Options: [Image] [home] [Search] [Surf Directory] [LA home] [feedback] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1995, PCS/Mike Perry - All rights reserved worldwide [email removed]
Last January I ate at the Royal Cafe in the French Quarter. It's on a corner and is a multi-level building. We had a window seat on the ground floor with live street musicians outside. The food was superb. The bread fresh and hot, a nice wine selection, and moderate prices. Try it! Nancy
In article , Sharon Sullivan Someone wrote: >I am staying in the French Quarter w/o a > car so places which are commutes from there are not an option. One of my fovorite restaurants in the Quarter is Bayona, at least it was two years ago. Wonderfully inventive chef producing luscious dishes. Bill rohwer
We had two outstanding meals while in NO recently. Graham's Nola's You may want to check them out. JH
I also had an outstanding meal
>at the Pelican Club on my last visit.
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Duing my last visit the Pelican Club had an early-bird special effective during the first half-hour after they opened: A selection of appetizers, entrees and dessert courses for under $20.David C. wrote: > > For a good cheap lunch (and a NO specialty) while you're sight-seeing in > the quarter, get a muffaleta sandwich from the Central Grocery (down by > the Farmer's Market on Jackson, I think). Better still, if your hotel is > nearby get the sandwich and a bottle of wine and enjoy lunch in the > courtyard of your hotel. When I'm in NO I make it a point to buy a muffaleta from Central Grocery just before I head to the airport at the end of my trip. Then, when the rest of the plane is eating whatever swill the airline is dishing out, I unwrap my muffaleta. The olive salad that they use is pungent enough that the entire plane knows what you've got. It's hilarious!! Plus, their muffaletas actually seem to improve with age (within reason), so you can bring some home and eat like a king for the next couple of days.
In article , "Michael J. Roth" Someone wrote: > Sharon S. wrote: > > > > I have read tons of peoples' requests/suggestions for places to eat > > in New Orleans, but didn't do more than browse because I wasn't planning > > on visiting at the time. As luck would have it, I will be in N.O. for > > Easter week-end and would like to hear from anyone about where to > > and not to eat. I have heard than Commander's Palace is wonderful, > > but a bit more reasonable price wise at lunch. Is that true? If > > so, do they offer lunch on Saturdays? For Easter brunch, I was > > planning on doing Court of Two Sisters, any other suggestions for > > a great brunch. Also any other recommendations for restaurant or bars, > > particularly brewpubs? I am staying in the French Quarter w/o a > > car so places which are commutes from there are not an option. > > Thanks in advance for your help! > > > Another way to make the Commander's Palace reasonable price-wise is to > order two or three appetizers instead of an entree. Gives you a broader > selection, too. How will you get there without a car, though? > FWIW, Commander's Palace is very near the Charles Street trolley line. We had no problem using the trolley to get to Commander's and back from Canal Street, and that was for dinner. Some people might not feel comfortable standing on a New Orleans street corner waiting for public transportation at night. As for the restaurant itself, I may be in the minority of diners, (native and visitor) but I found it reasonably priced (if you check your bill before paying) by New York City standards. ;-) While I didn't find it to be expensive, unfortunately, I also didn't find it to be world class cooking. This was an observation that was confirmed by a line cook who worked at Commander's before working at one of the best restaurants in NYC. Nevertheless, I found it to be reasonably well enough priced for the good, if not excellent, food. Service, on the other hand, was far below what I had expected. Our tab was higher than it should have been because our waiter charged us for two a la carte orders although one of our orders qualified for the set menu, which was much more reasonably priced. When I pointed out the error, the waiter demeaned my observation by saying it would only make a dollar's difference. He then returned with a bill that was about seven dollars less. Call me cheap for wanting to keep the seven in my pocket. The California white wine I ordered, was served warm and didn't come to a reasonable temperature until we were halfway through our main course. It was a recommended wine from the special short list on the menu, yet I was told they only keep two bottles cold on any given night. I should have sent it back and would have made another choice if I was told it was warm before it was opened. I would have to assume it was kept in an un-airconditioned room. At any temperature, it was hard too keep our glasses filled with wine and the bottle was kept far from our reach. Ice water was refilled almost constantly however. I suspect wine is not the usual drink of choice. We saw mostly hard liquor consumed. The wine we saw was Champagne (or some bubbly). It appeared to us that most diners in our room were there to celebrate not dine well. I hear Bayona has wonderful food and regret we didn't get there. Don't know any brewpubs, but N.O. has a great local beer, whose name escapes me right now.
Someone wrote:
>Need some great restaurants in the French Quarter. Thanks.
NOLA.
OTOH...you can't get a bad meal in NO...just stroll, soak up the atmosphere with your "to go" cup and read the menus in the windows...
...and don't forget ACME Oyster House...what a bargain!
DA ManI was in N.O. last Halloween... here were my favorites:
The Praline Connection - excellent creole specialties - casual, very friendly Mother's - cheap excellent breakfast - great po'boys, extreeeemely casual - hole-in-the-wall type place, friendliest service Emeril's - trendy, excellent creative food, great space, fun atmosphere (need a reservation) Bayona - creative food, very pretty rooms, great location, some things were
really delicious, others were not as good, but most everyone loves
this place
And of course you must go to Cafe duMonde for coffee & beignets.
jjJay G. wrote: > My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for a few days in the > beginning of October. We would appreciate any restaurant recommendations > which specialize in seafood, cajon/creole, red beans and rice, etc. > Also, does anyone know when the crawfish are in season? If you're looking for inexpensive, lunch-type menu, Felix' on Bourbon has my favorite red beans and rice (although Popeye's - believe it or not - usually gets New Orleans Magazine's vote for the best red beans and rice) and fried oysters. many prefer Acme (right off Bourbon, acroos from Felix, can't remember the street name). For more upscale seas food, moderately priced, try The Palace on canal Street (you can watch them cooking in the kitchen while you're at the bar). My favorite for expensive is Commander's Palace - in the garden district - Washington Street- (you can take the street car on St. Charles to get there). Consistently voted among the top 10 restaurants in the U.S. Excellent food, terrific, non-intimidating service. Try the bread pudding souffle for dessert (order it with your meal, as it takes about 20-30 minutes to prepare). Also, ask to sit in the garden room (usually saved for regulars, but very pleasant room, if you can get it). Also, expensive, Emeril's in the warehouse district. Very assertively flavored food (yes he's the Emeril who's on the food network). Very pleasant service, excellent food. My favorite place for "etoufee" is the Gumbo Shop (can't remember the street). Good also for Shrimp or crawfish reamoulade, and other light lunch and dinner items (moderately priced). Most people want to go to K-Paul, Paul Prudhomme's restaurant, if they haven't been to New Orleans before. For my taste, it's much too expensive. There are a few dishes that are superb - if they have paneed veal with Czarina Sauce get it-, but the price is quite high. The food at K-Paul's is quite spicy hot, so if you don't like that sort of thing, skip it. Last time I was in N.O., Sbisa's, on Decataur St. was excellent. They have changed their whole operation (used to be kind of sleazy). I found it very enjoyable. If you want to make an evening of it, try Michaul's (don't remember street, but it's in the warehouse area). They have typically N.O. cajun foods with music and dancing. They give dance lessons early in the evening. Not the greatest food, but fun. For omelettes and crepes (huge) try Petunia's (don't remember street). Nice change from highly spiced Cajun type foods. Also, La Madelein (wrong spelling) right in Jackson Square for breads, pastries, breakfast, lunch and light dinner. Excellent caesar salad, Strawberries Romanoff, pastries, French Roast coffee! Guess I could go on forever, but this should keep you busy. If you're looking for an intersting place to visit (is there anything that's not intersting in N.O., take the ferry at the foot of canal street across the river and visit Blaine Kearn. This is where many Mardi Gras floats are designed and made. Very interesting and you can tour through the place on your own. There are many interesting things to see and do in N.O., but this is one that many don't know about. Rick
Someone wrote: > > Jay G. wrote: > > > My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for a few days in the > > beginning of October. We would appreciate any restaurant recommendations > > which specialize in seafood, cajon/creole, red beans and rice, etc. > > Also, does anyone know when the crawfish are in season? > > If you're looking for inexpensive, lunch-type menu, Felix' on Bourbon has my > favorite red beans and rice (although Popeye's - believe it or not - usually > gets New Orleans Magazine's vote for the best red beans and rice) and fried > oysters. many prefer Acme (right off Bourbon, acroos from Felix, can't > remember the street name). Acme and Felix's are both on Iberville St., which crosses Bourbon and Royal (the much nicer main commercial street in the Quarter; the nice shops are on Rue Royal; Bourbon is a pig sty). BTW, don't be afraid to pronounce NO street names just as the look. I.e, Iberville St is eye-ber-ville. That's it. Another good is example are Calliope and Melpomene Sts., two of a series of nine streets crossing St. Charles Ave, named for the nine muses. It's just Call-ee-ope and Mel-po-meen. My brother and I will actually be down in N.O. at the same time. Some of the places we will try to hit are: Upperline, Brigtsen's, Gabrielle, and Emeril's: all serve top-notch contemporary Louisiana cuisine. I know that Brigtsen's and Gabrielle have early bird specials that are very good deal. Both are run by Paul Prudhomme-trained chefs and far surpass K-Paul's in the minds of most people. Upperline is very untouristy and a real find. Emeril's you've already heard about, but make sure you save room for dessert. All except Gabrielle can be reached via the St. Charles streetcar. Camellia Grill: a must for breakfast Uglesich's: excellent seafood (lunch only) in a real dump in a down-at-the-heels neighborhood Mother's: great po-boys; I akways get the Ferdi Special Progress Grocery: great muffalettas Don't forget to pick up a few bags of Zappe's Chips to munch as you drive from meal to meal. have fun! Bob Wells
Be aware that you may need reservations well in advance for dinner at many of the restauarants, particularly Emeril's. If you go there and drink wine, bring a lot of money! We like The Praline Connection for lunch, good soul food. Also, try not to miss Bayona, in the French Quarter. You'll have a great time, what a wonderful city! Bob W. wrote in article ... > Someone wrote: > > Jay G. wrote: > > > My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for a few days in the > > > beginning of October. We would appreciate any restaurant recommendations > > > which specialize in seafood, cajon/creole, red beans and rice, etc. > > > Also, does anyone know when the crawfish are in season?
I assume you have been to Patout's. Great stuff! Colin TMEMEDIA wrote: >I'm going to New Orleans next week for my annual pilgrimmage. Which are this >year's hot spots? >I've tried the usual suspects, are there any brand new places I shouldn't miss?
NNTP-Posting-Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 12:23:20 EDT Organization: TWC Syracuse NY Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu rec.food.restaurants:43156 If you're looking for more than just the hot ones this year, be sure to try Peristyle and Brigtsen's. TMEMEDIA wrote in message ... >I'm going to New Orleans next week for my annual pilgrimmage. Which are this >year's hot spots? >I've tried the usual suspects, are there any brand new places I shouldn't miss?
In article , "bijoudog" Someone wrote: > If you're looking for more than just the hot ones this year, be sure to try > Peristyle and Brigtsen's. Agreed. Both are excellent. Peristyle, imho, is very special and very subtle.
NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 11:16:02 PDT Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu rec.food.restaurants:43214 I enjoyed Bayona, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that K-Paul's Kitchen now accepts reservations. Fred
Someone wrote:
<< Another good one is Nola's located in the heart of the French Quarter. Continental cusine with a southern twist.
>>
Beware. A stretched-too-thin Emeril was not in evidence physically or conceptually during our one visit. Our experience was so bad that the Captain declined to present us with a check. Based on my one hour there, this is a cartoon of a NO restaurant for people who will accept imagery over substance.
Robert
Robert Schonfeld
brown1dog@aolBrown1Dog wrote: > > Someone wrote: > > << Another good one is Nola's located in the heart of the French Quarter. > Continental cusine with a southern twist. > >> > > Beware. A stretched-too-thin Emeril was not in evidence physically or > conceptually during our one visit. Our experience was so bad that the Captain > declined to present us with a check. Based on my one hour there, this is a > cartoon of a NO restaurant for people who will accept imagery over substance. We've eaten at Emeril's (the empire's flagship) three times over the past three years. Each meal was spectacular. We're talking really really good food. Plenty of other good spots if you like this kind of cooking (nouvelle La.): Brigtsen's, Gabrielle, Upperline, etc. With a little research, you will NEVER have a bad meal in N.O. Bob Wells
Someone wrote: << With a little research, you will NEVER have a bad meal in N.O. >> We did a great deal of research and had several very good meals. Among them, the crawfish at the Acme Oyster Bar, a plate of perfect fried okra at the Praline Connection, and exemplary beignets, hot, crisp and absolutely greaselss, at the Cafe du Monde. However, I respectfully disagree with the mythology of perfection concerning restaurants in New Orleans. It is, apparently, quite possible to have a bad meal. There are even some restaurants that, if not bad, are certainly not distinguished. These places, of which I believe NOLA is one, can slip from undistinguished to out of control without leadership. In this sense, I would suggest that Jean George Vongerichten and Danny Meyer, for example, have succeeded where Emeril, in my experience, did not. I wouldn't hesitate to return to New Orleans with lots more eating on my mind, but I would give Emeril's empire a wide berth. Robert Robert Schonfeld brown1dog@aol
Stanley H. wrote: > > Even the best restaurants have off days. Based on the consistently > favorable reviews of Nola and my own experience there, I would say that > your experience was extremly atypical. One of the best meals I ever ate > in my life was at Nola and the four other people who joined me for that > meal all raved about it too. I have to agree. Not only was the food terrific, but it was really fun! But fun and good food are oxymorons for some. So be it! Isn't variety wonderful. As an aside, another fun place that has terrific food preparations and presentations (yes, the wait staff tries to get on a first name basis, but try to ignore that) is Mikes on the Avenue! Four of us ate there last Saturday night and we all thought our meals were heavenly! Bet one could get a bummer there too...if anyone is willing to finance a nice experiemnt, I will eat there every night until I have bad meal. Then we can calculate the odds. Hmmmm. A really tough project, but i am willing to sacrifice my body for the good of food science.
NNTP-Posting-Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 15:01:12 EST Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu rec.food.restaurants:43396 Hello everyone. I am jumping out of the lurker's closet and introducing myself. I am a New Orleans native, former French Quarter resident, and currently a B&B owner. My wife and I love to eat out and -- two to three times a week -- and what better place to do it than New Orleans? I can say that Nola is definitely in a slump. I had some wonderful meals there in the first few years it was open, but my last three experiences there have ranged from mediocre to downright horrid. I wouldn't presume to know what is really going on there, but I think it is a fair assumption that lack of attention from his Emerilence could be part of the problem... it would be hard to find anyone who would not agree that he has spread himself a little thin. I also feel everything in his place is about 10% too expensive, given the prices of other very fine restaurants in the area. I have not been to his new place (the old Delmonico's now part of the Emeril-city), but so far EVERY person I have talked to who HAS been there says the same thing -- the first comment out of their mouth is TOO EXPENSIVE. New Orleans has always been, to me, a place where fine dining was uniquely affordable. I'm afraid Emeril is at the forefront of a disturbing trend.