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New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
Will be staying near the French Quarter a few days before Thanksgiving so I figure the city will be pretty bare.
For those who've been, dining recommendations would be highly appreciated. Particularly things unique to the city (cajun, gumbo, etc.) |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
Tourist standards:
Emeril's K-Paul's Commander's Palace Down home goodness: Dick & Jenny's Jacque-Imo's Mat & Naddie's Po' Boy Fantasticness: Domilise's Parasol's Great Happy Hour: The Columns Hotel Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger: Tucker's Tavern Good 24 hour drunk food (and drink): St. Charles Tavern These just a few off the top of my head. |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
For oysters, go to Acme. If the line is long, head across the street to Felix's. Stay and have crawfish, too.
For fine dining, I can personally recommend Dominique's, Peristyle, and Bayona. It is mandatory that you get beignets one morning at Cafe du Monde. |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
I was here last weekend. I had a nice day where I ate at Mother's (Ferti and Jumbalaya) followed by a walk to Cafe Du Munde to get a dozen Beniets (8 bucks total) for the drive back to Virginia. I recommend both places.
Have fun! |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
second the Mother's rec.
How bout Mr. B's in the quarter? Tasty bbq shrimp and lava cake for dessert. |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
Commanders Palace sucked. There was a place that was pretty well known for brunch that served a flaming banana dish, but i forgot the name of the dish and the restaurant-if anyone remembers, pipe up. Also, all the locals swore by popeyes dirty rice.....I didn't see the attraction FWIW. Banana place mighta been Brennan's(not sure).
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
I think Emeril's in New Orleans is over-rated too unless you simply are dying to go to one.
It's really more of the touristy place to go I thought. He has emeril's restaurants in other cities too. |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
Ate at Emeril's last time I was there. The food was good, the portions large.
There are many places in New Orleans as good or better. But since it isn't over-priced, or excessively crowded, I find it tough to say over-rated. Eating there is not a mistake. But it is not a must-do, either. |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
cafe maspero
1.00 daiquiri + deep fried catfish |
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Re: New Orleans Trip - Restaurant Recommendations?
Lunch: Domilise's
Dinner: Jacque-Imo's Drinks: The Columns Note: These are all Uptown/Garden District places, not French Quarter. |
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