Kara Brooks
Reged: 09/30/02
Posts: 1394
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We will be down there for the jazz festival. Anyone have any great restaurant recommendations (both high end and local joints). Thanks.
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Kara Brooks
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15729
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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you must do Brennans for brunch and of course have the bananna foster which is where it was invented.......and of course you have to do chicory coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde...my favorite places from days gone past are Cafe Ssibas. Veskos, and Bon Tons.......Cafe Ssbas is still there...the other two may or may not be still there....Bourbon Oyster House is owned by Brennans and has the best oysters.....and a funky little place in the garden District called Camilles Grill is good....and of course Acme must be done....
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Edited by Mike R (04/12/04 07:02 AM)
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andynap
Reged: 10/24/02
Posts: 12131
Loc: Philadelphia
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Commander's Palace gets my vote as the best and if it's warm ask for an outside seat. Bayona is very good as is the Bistro at Maison de Ville- both in the Quarter. If you go to the Bistro and it's warm ask for the courtyard. Funky is the Acme Oyster House- stand at the bar and eat those oysters with cold beer. For a touristy spot try the Gumbo Shop.
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Andy -
St. Barts- where no day is ever the same and one day is not enough
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dwl
Reged: 02/12/04
Posts: 59
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I don't know if you will be able to get in on the busy weekend, but here are some choices from a someone born and bred in NOLA:
Bayona
Peristyle
Clancy's (Uptown)
Herbsaint (also a S. Spicer restaurant like Bayona)
Acme Oyster House
Court of 2 Sisters for Sunday Brunch
Sugar Magnolia (local joint on Magazine street for a casual NOLA style brunch with no fuss)
K-Paul's
Mr. B's
Hope that helps...there are so many others!! So if you can't get into these restuarants and need more suggestions, just ask!
Have a wonderful trip!
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DebTor
Reged: 03/26/03
Posts: 1375
Loc: Toronto, Ontario Canada
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Ever get the feeling we all LOVE to eat ??? :))
DebTor
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KevinS
Reged: 07/23/03
Posts: 3415
Loc: Boston
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I like NOLA, one of Emeril's restaurants.
I like the Royal Cafe for Saturday lunch, preferably on the second floor outside balcony overlooking the street performers below.
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andynap
Reged: 10/24/02
Posts: 12131
Loc: Philadelphia
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I wasn't too fond of any of Emeril's restaurants. I think he is just coasting on his reputation and has spread himself too thin. Nola was ordinary IMHO.
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Andy -
St. Barts- where no day is ever the same and one day is not enough
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KathyD
Reged: 05/12/03
Posts: 139
Loc: NYC
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My favorite is Galatoire's in the quarter..their oysters en brioche is heavenly. Bayona is also great and yes Acme and cafe du Monde should not be missed.
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KevinS
Reged: 07/23/03
Posts: 3415
Loc: Boston
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I agree in general on the Emeril empire - but I felt that NOLA was the exception.
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Anna
Reged: 01/07/04
Posts: 21
Loc: Philadelphia
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We don't eat to live, we live to EAT!!!
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BillK
Reged: 10/02/02
Posts: 1376
Loc: Aurora (Toronto) Canada
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Andy,
Agree 100% tried Nola and also Emerils in Vegas found food less than average and service somewhat snobish - We preferred Court of two Sisters and Antoines.
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BillK
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GayleR
Reged: 11/18/02
Posts: 1206
Loc: Toronto, Canada
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Dickie Brennan's is one of the best traditional steakhouses I have ever been to. Very clubby atmosphere, huge martinis, amazing steaks (charred medium please) and the best sides. Mmmm.
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John Cuttino
Reged: 10/02/02
Posts: 288
Loc: Lexington, MA
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Excellent suggestions all. I will underscore Commaders Palace. It is on my "top ten" list. It will remind you a bit of Francoise Plantation if you eat in the garden room.
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KevinS
Reged: 07/23/03
Posts: 3415
Loc: Boston
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One reason that there are so many restaurants out there is that we all have different opinions, likes, and dislikes. NOLA may not work for you. Court of Two Sisters doesn't work for me - I've had one great meal there, and two that I didn't care for.
It doesn't make either of us wrong. Different experiences make for different opinions.
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SteveL
Reged: 07/21/03
Posts: 400
Loc: Blacklick, OH (Columbus)
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Commander's Palace is my number one favorite restaurant in the whole world. Try to get a table upstairs by the window looking out at the gigantic live oak in the inside courtyard. If it's crawfish season, that's a pretty wonderful option. Also, they have a bourbon collection as good as I've seen anywhere.
Cafe du Monde is sort of a "must" as well for chickory and beignets.
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abc
Reged: 07/19/03
Posts: 31
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My son is a freshman at Tulane so we have taken several recent trips to New Orleans and have tried to keep up on the city's favorites. Would add that Upperline and Restaurant August have received great reviews. Of course Commanders Palace is considered to be the quintessential experience. Many have said they go to Commanders for lunch. Have eaten there for dinner and would recommend the bread pudding dessert. If you would like to read some lively discussions regarding New Orleans restaurants go to www.egullet.com and click on forums then Louisiana. Have a great trip there. Personally, will be there this weekend
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mikeh375
Reged: 05/04/03
Posts: 47
Loc: The beautiful Oley Valley, Pa....
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Another vote for NOLA's. Commander's Palace was lacking something-not quite sure what. If you have the time, you might want to treck on over to Biloxi, MS. to the Beau Rivage for a couple of nights. They have a couple of excellent restaurants, and, dare I say it, a fine buffet with tons of great seafood. Their website is www.beaurivage.com The usually have some excellent entertainment as well.
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Coming to you from the beautiful Oley Valley!
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