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February 15th, 2011
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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Eatocracy is in New Orleans this week getting ready for the second edition of our Secret Supper. We'll be sharing the people, purveyors and places that make this such a significant food town, and hope you'll join in with your questions, memories, restaurant suggestions and general bonhomie. But first, how much do you really know about the distinctive eats of New Orleans? Consider this your crash course to the Big Easy's best bites. Beignets - Rectangular pieces of dough are deep-fried and covered with powdered sugar. They are typically served in orders of three alongside a blend of dark roasted coffee and chicory. Boudin - A spicy Cajun sausage. Boudin blanc is a light-in-color variation typically made with rice and pork meat - seafood can also be used. Boudin noir is a darker-colored pork sausage that is made using the pig's blood as well. Cochon de lait - This translates from French to English as "pig in milk," but in actuality cochon de lait is basically pit-roasted whole suckling pig. Couche couche - A traditional Cajun breakfast of fried cornmeal mush. It is typically served with hot milk and cane syrup. Crawfish - Also known as crayfish or crawdads, crawfish are freshwater crustaceans that resemble a tiny, spiny lobster. Étouffée - Derived from the French word "étouffer" meaning to "smother," this gravy-like dish is poured over crawfish and rice. Étouffée typically uses a lighter roux and one type of seafood, whereas gumbo uses a more cooked, darker roux and multiple proteins. Filé powder - A powder of ground and dried sassafras leaves used to flavor and thicken gumbo. It's also sometimes called gumbo filé. Fried alligator - Alligator meat is typically cut into bite-size nuggets before being seasoned, battered, fried and served with remoulade, mustard sauce or aïoli for dipping. Louisiana alligator is often also used in jambalayas and gumbos. Gumbo - A spiced stew thickened with a roux, okra or filé and cooked with whatever meat (Andouille sausage, tasso, chicken, etc.), seafood (shrimp, crawfish, etc.) and vegetables the cook has on hand. Gumbo z'herbes - A Cajun-spiced gumbo of mixed greens (turnips, collards, kale, etc.) typically served at Lent because it's typically made without meat (though, you can throw some ham hock into the mix if you wish.). Hog's head cheese - First of all, this ain't your average Parmesan. Hog's head cheese, often called souse, is a pâté-like mixture of boiled pork parts, pigs’ feet and vinegar. Jambalaya - A stew-like dish of meat (chicken and Andouille), vegetables (including the trinity: celery, peppers and onions) and rice - comparable to a zesty paella, if you will. King Cake - This cinnamon dough confection is brightly iced in purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. Whomever finds the plastic baby Jesus in their slice is supposed to have good luck, and is responsible for bringing the King Cake to the next party. Maque choux - Similar to succotash and often served as a side dish, maque choux combines corn, green and red peppers, tomatoes and onion. The traditional way sautés the ingredients in bacon grease, but butter and oil are often used. Muffaletta - A sandwich made on round Italian bread and filled with cold cuts (salami, soppressata, ham, etc.) cheese and an olive salad spread. Whether it should be served cold or hot is a topic of hot debate. Oysters Rockefeller - This baked oyster dish (oysters are baked in their shells with a mixture of finely chopped herbs, breadcrumbs and lots of butter) is traced back to 1899 at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans. It was such a rich dish, the restaurant's proprietor thought the dish could only be appropriately named after the nation's richest man at the time, John D. Rockefeller. Po’ Boy - A French bread sandwich typically filled with fried seafood (oysters or shrimp) or roast beef and gravy. According to Michael Mizell-Nelson, a history professor at the University of New Orleans, the name comes from the Martin Brothers' Coffee Stand and Restaurant in the French Market. In 1929, New Orleans transit workers went on strike and the Martin Brothers, in support, fed the protestors. They wrote in a letter, "We fed those men free of charge until the strike ended. Whenever we saw one of the striking men coming, one of us would say, 'Here comes another poor boy.'" Pralines - A sweet patty candy made of brown sugar, butter and pecans. Sazerac - Back in 1838, Antoine Peychaud, used to mix brandy, absinthe and a dash of his secret family bitters recipe for guests at his pharmacy. The cocktail spread in popularity so much that the Sazerac cocktail turned into a bar that ultimately turned into a bottled liquor company, according to the Sazerac company. The official Sazerac cocktail today contains sugar, Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Herbsaint, Peychaud's Bitters and lemon peel. Ramos gin fizz - According to the New Orleans Bar Association, this alcoholic beverage, also called the New Orleans Fizz, was created by Henry Ramos in 1888. The cocktail is made by vigorously shaking gin, lemon juice, lime juice, egg white, simple syrup, cream, orange flower water, and soda water together. Red beans and rice - This dish was traditionally supposed to be made on Mondays when people had a leftover hambone from Sunday supper. Monday was also wash day, and before the washer and dryer were invented, folks needed a dish that could slow simmer on the stove without needed too much tending to. Roux - The French term for cooked flour and oil, it is usually used to thicken soups or other sauces. It is the foundation of many New Orleans dishes, including gumbo. Tasso - Tasso ham is a Cajun-spiced (typically cayenne pepper and garlic) pork shoulder (Boston butt) that has been cured and then heavily smoked. Turtle soup - Pretty self-explanatory. A soup flavored with the flesh of a turtle. Did we happen to miss your favorite taste of New Orleans? Give us sometime for lagniappe in the comments section. |
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Snowballs, people!!
If your on I-10 headed west through New Orleans, next exit past the airport turnoff is Loyola go left to Vets, look for the Check-in/Check-Out Deli at the BP filling station, best Po-Boys I've ever had.
Snapper Ponchartrain is also a fantastic dish that I crave quite often.
Andoille sausage? Yumminess
They mentioned Boudin sausage, but not all the awesome uses for it, such as cajun caviar and boudin sandwiches. Split open the sausage and add even more seasonings to it, then spread it on crackers or on french bread...delicious! Until you have had it in those ways, you haven't truly experienced the Boudin sausage.
Eating a plate full of Beignets and drinking a cup of coffee at the Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, as the Sun comes up is a pleasure beyond description. Life is good at that moment in time.
Thanks for making me smile – what you described is complete and absolute contentment. It's been too long since I was there.
I visited Meauxbar last June which was recommended by a French Qtr bartender named, Tim! The food, atmosphere and service was incredible. I highly recommend the Crawfish Crepes!!!! Divine!!! New Orleans is in my "Top 5" best cities for great food!!!!
The New Orleans Bar Association article on the Ramos Gin Fizz was written by me, Ned Hémard. You failed to mention the author. Thank you.
Yes, You missed the Hurricane!
Brennan's Bloody Mary – best one I've ever had...love the pickled greed beans.
make those "green" beans
What about Big A*s Beers to go!!!
If you are planning a trip to to New Orleans, call ahead (3-6 months or more) and get a reservation for the Chef's Table at the Commander's Palace. Seats 4 (no more no less) and you will experience heaven. The chef will create a 7 course dining experience beyond your wildest expectations, with optional wine pairings. I should add that the Chef starts by asking you questions about your likes-dislikes which he blends into the most amazing creations. You will spend the entire evening there, and it is worth every penny.
I used to work downtown New Orleans and there is this small Deli called FredRick's (on the Ave.) that have the best batter for fried catfish and fried shrimp poboys.
loks like a couple of people mentioned this already...
How about Pascal Manale's BBQ SHRIMP???
Image #3 is boudin, not fried.
I noticed some of you are coming down for CARNIVAL this year, I thought I would give you all a great secret the local use.... Its seating on ST CHARLES AVE with Bathrooms and theres street food all around ... depending on the parade the seats can go from 8 bucks to 50 dollars Mardi Gras Day to see the big daddy parades REX AND ZULU ....
http://www.mardigrasunmasked.com/TipsTricks/MardiGrasBalconiesGrandstands.aspx
so have fun and enjoy MARDI GRAS
I live in NEW ORLEANS, so I have a couple favs, GUMBO at the GUMBO SHOP on St Peter in the Quarter, POBOYS at MAHONYS on Magazine Street, Burgers at PORT OF CALL, VOODOO BAR B QUE on ST CHARLES AVE, and for overall New Orleans food MENAS PALACE on Charters in the Quarter, for great southern food LIL DIZZYS on Esplanade Ave fantastic and great prices... La Peniche in the Marigngy Triangle on Decatur, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen at the FRENCH MARKET ... I have to admit these arent the fancy nice hoity toity places people know New Orleans for, these are the great little places locals like me go to with friends to eat and have a nice time, where we dont need TUX's nor a thousand bucks for the check .... But its still good food at least to some of us here ...
La Peniche in the Marigngy Triangle is on DAUPHINE STREET ............sorry
Just got back from my first visit to NOLA - Meson 923 and GW Fins were superb, but Cochon served the best food I've ever had. Got to try nearly everything on the menu. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
A foodie visit to the French Quarter should always include the "French Quarter Onion Soup" from Pierre Masperos.
This looks so good I just s h i t my pants!
Most tourist areas are safe but in the FQ make sure you don't carry too much money & stay in well lit areas. Use common sense, don't go looking for drugs or get too drunk without a designated walker/driver with you & you'll be fine! Have fun!!!
Camelia Grill on Carrolton.....used to do a cannibal sandwich; probably can't anymore for safety reasons. Ate quite a few while in college and never died from it.
Crawfish Sacks from Pattons! Catch them at jazz fest!
Use to work at major hotels in NOLA. Rarely suggested guests to go to known places (Commander's, Emeril's, etc.). Usually suggested "local" joints where the locals eat. Much better food and much better prices. I suggest: Dooky Chase, Petunia's, Maximo, Franky and Johnny's. Ask the concierge where the locals eat to assure you get the true taste of NOLA. FYI, jambalaya is not like a stew, it is similar to a paella. This reporter does what all non-locals do, eat places that locals don't. You can do better than that CNN.
Might want to read a little better - maybe that's why they wrote next to jambalaya "comparable to a zesty paella, if you will."
The article also said "stew-like dish" IDIOT! The author got it half right.
if the JAMBALAYA he ate was like stew it was nasty ................
i meant paella........... heck or stew ewwww........... jambalaya is just jambalaya
I'm getting hungry just reading this-and I just ate late lunch! ; )
Dick And Jenny's, everything there is fantastic
Frankie and Johnny's, crawfish and po' boys
what about bbq shrimp from pascal's manale??
Please don't forget Dookie Chase's! REAL soul food.
Shrimp and grits from La Petite Grocery, anything at Commander's, beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde, crawfish etouffe at Jacques-Imos, your favorite comfort food from Mother's, and Cafe Amelie for a night out in a beautiful courtyard setting.
Y'all forgot about Tujagues on Decatur, DiMartinos on the West Bank, and the College Inn Pub on Carrollton. ;p
Man, this article and the comments above make me miss home. :( Vive la NOLA!
Red beans and rice is the best. That with some Brother's Fried Chicken and I'm set.
Commander's Palace, Cooter Brown's and Mark Twain's Pizza Landing (though that one is in Metairie). I miss my hometown!
Escargot at Irene's. Top five all time dish!!!
Thats not NOLA food, thats like saying go get a burger or a steak.
Cold. (to settle the muffaletta question once and for all.)
Helz no! Hot and melty – with the olive salad added later.
Cold.
This article has brought tears to my eyes...my Grandmother would make me Hogs Head Cheese sandwiches all the time... I miss her dearly....:(
Been in search of the best Shrimp Po Boy in the world since growing up in New Orleans. Best in N.O.L.A: Zimmer's Seafood in Gentilly, which is a Fish Market, but get one and head down to the Lakefront to enjoy! Also, R&O in Bucktown has a great Shrimp Po Boy. Agree with Middendorfs for best fried catfish and they also have the best oysters on the half shell. Jacques-Imo's has great fried chicken, but I go there for the Cajun Bouillibaisse.
Living in NO area, but on the West Bank, in 90-91, we soon found our favorite seafood meals at Elmo's on Belle Chase Hwy. Friendly staff, quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and good food. It don't get much better than that. Is there still an Elmo's in business????anyone know??
Poboys = Parkway Bakery
And it is Boudin Noir OR Boudin Rouge in LA depending on the locality and chef when using pigs blood.
just a shameless plug for muriel's and cochon.
I just ate at Cochon on Saturday, and it was the best dinner I've ever had. I'd say the "shameless plug" is well-deserved.
cafee Demond in new orleans has the best sandwiches and po boys. Its a staple of New Orleans
Missing HushPuppies...
DEANIE'S!!!
Willie Mae's Scotch house FTW!
Yummy, I will have one of each for lunch please! I was in the Big Easy a few days before Christmas and I think I ate until I was sick and then ate more!
It is not Boudin noir (black) it's Red (Rouge) Boudin using pig's blood
A pastrami Po'Boy, several dozen raw oysters and a cold Abita from Cooter Browns...eggs Sardou at the Roosevelt...baked ham at Mother's...a Bloody Mary and more oysters at the Desire...Gumbo z'Herbes from Dooky Chase...potatoes Lyonnaise at Galatoire's...a Pimm's at the Napolean House...Yum! I just left last week and I am making myself hungry!
Angeli on Decatur. After days of eating the local cuisine, Angeli was a welcome break. It's been 10 years and my husbad and I still talk about the chicken and roasted pepper pizza we had there.
I second the motion on Rocky & Carlos! Baked maaroni and busceuloni(sp?). But if you're in the quarter you gotta get your po-boys at Johnny's.
I meant 'baked macaroni'
Bread Pudding Souffle from Commander's Palace. Gotta love the whiskey cream sauce.
I too am on my way to NOLA for the first time. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions !!!
This came at a great time considering that my husband and I will be leaving for NOLA on March 7th for Mardi Gras. It is our first visit and we can't wait to get there.
I hope you plan on leaving before the 7th. Mardi Gras Day is the 8th. In my opinion, the best parades and parts of Mardi Gras all take place on the 5th (Endymion), the 6th (Toth/Bacchus), and the 7th (Proteus/Orpheus). If you plan on arriving on the 7th or 8th, you'll be missing alot.
Mardi Gras has really already started for locals. Parades start about a month before the actual day of Mardi Gras. I second the opinion that you miss the best parts if you arrive on the 7th. As of the 9th you will only see tourists drinking, no parades, and locals observing lent. Keep in mind, while it has a rep for being such a sinful holiday, Mardi Gras is a catholic holiday enjoying the things people are giving up for lent (alcohol, sex, meat, etc.). Mardi Gras the holiday ends at midnight on Tuesday night. Also, do some research before you go places about what is appropriate, flashing will land you in jail. And kids and families are at most parades, so keep the drunk or inappropriate nights on Bourbon Street with the college students and tourists.
Crawfish isn't a dish. That's like saying "shrimp". Crawfish boil with cajun seasonsings is uniquely New Orleans but my family have eaten crawdads for not quite a century as fifth generation Pacific Northwest. Besides, that's like saying "chicken", crawdads are all over- not just New Orleans.
Will be in NOLA in April for a conference. Wondering about the security situation in the city. There was a comment above about being robbed near Jackson Square. Is is generally safe in most tourist areas like the Quarter?
It's like any other city really, good spots and bad spots. The Quarter is safe, especially the touristy parts.
Thanks. Been there many times, but not since Katrina. Sounds pretty much the same as before. Just be careful where you go.
My cousin is a cop on Bourbon Street. He says the touristy areas are most prone to pick pockets and petty theft, but nothing armed or serious. Other areas of the quarter are fine for the most part. And STAY OUT OF THE 9TH WARD. Some "tour companies" are making money by bringing people in during the day to see the Katrina ruins, claiming $ goes to help those who were affected, but thats a scam. Also, there are very few police in the 9th ward anymore, it is the only place in the city that I would say is actually dangerous to go after dark.
Doberge from Gambino's (or Aiaviolasiti's/Mr. Wedding Cake, before it closed). C'est delicieux!
ACME Boil for the crawfish, yum !!!
Some random favorites:
Hansen's Sno-Bliz, Port O Call Monsoons, Grillades and Grits, Camellia Grill Omelets, Drive-thru Daiquiris.
One vote for hot muffalletas and I prefer mine from Central Grocery, also.
I heard Camellia Grill shut down after Katrina, is it open again? It was in the 12 Yat's "Ain't Der No Mo" song...
they have. new owners have honored the tradition of the Grill and kept it almost exactly the same. Even got Marvin back!!!
Tony Angelo's!
Stella's!
YES!!!
No one mentioned BonTon best kept secret in NO. Their turtle soup is outstanding.
Anything from Rocky and Carlo's. mmmmm
You MUST be a local, or getting your info from one. Anyone who goes there still knowing what locals know about its past is a true native foodie. I just don't know if its food for tourists.
There is nothing else like NOLA food! Many of my professional conferences were held in NOLA, until Katrina. I'm happy that one organization is returning to NOLA this December. I'll be there with bib on! :-)
Domilise's
How about turducken?
We really only eat that at Thanksgiving dinners.
"Give us a Lagniappe"...WTF does that mean? If you're going to use the word, learn what it means first! No wonder the author didn't use their name!
How about pampano in papelito? (sp?) fish cooked in a paper bag.
Definitely agree with most of the above. We live in Lafayette and can easily eat our way South down 90 through New Iberia and onto NOLA. Just one thing, it should be known that Cajun Country is actually a little north of NOLA in the 8 parish Acadiana area (includes Lafayette, Vermilion, Acadia, New Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, etc.) and that is where boudin comes from. Not to worry, though, we love to share all of the foods around this state. I agree, the barbecue shrimp at Pascales Manale is to die for. Yummy.
Redbeans?
Jacques-Imo's!
Unless they have recently changed their menu, you can't actually be served coffee with chickory at Cafe du Monde, but you can buy a bag of it to take home. I agree that the beignets are great, but the Cafe is in desperate need of a cleaning!
Cafe du Monde has always served coffee with chicory. I don't know where you got your information.
The "coffee" you see on the menu at Cafe Du Monde is chicory coffee. If you don't know what you're talking about, don't post. And if you're visiting and you don't like coffee, a lot of locals grew up drinking chocolate milk with their beignets until the were old enough for coffee, its a close second.
Ferdie's Special at Mothers. Best Po Boy goin. I live 8 hours away and still make road trips to NOLA for the food, art, people, and music. Truly an awesome town. I actually prefer Jazz Heritage weekends over Mardis Gras. Less rowdy but still a lot of fun. Incredible food at an outdoor music event? Only in NOLA!
Must have Muffaletta from Central Grocery on the list. Of all New Orleans foods, the OG muffaletta is the most likely to make me take a spontaneous trip across state lines to get one.
Dragos does a fantastic charbroiled oyster, but the best raw on the half shell I had *were* from Uglesich's- sad to see them go.
Good for the list maker to not tell us -where- to get boiled crawfish- we all know that whoever's back yard you're in at the moment has the best crawfish boil.
Muffalettas and raw oysters at Cooter Browns, (I really miss) Streetcar subs on Carrolton, Boot Burgers, cheese fries at Fat Harry's...
You must have only experienced New Orleans as a Tulane student...
or a normal New Orleans high schooler
Cochon de lait – This translates from French to English as "pig in milk," but in actuality cochon de lait is basically pit-roasted whole suckling pig.
This is a translation mistake a "cochon de lait" is not "pig in milk" but actually "pig of milk"...""pig in milk" would be "cochon dans le lait"...
Thank you! Yes, it means a pig that is so young it still drinks milk, as opposed to eating solid food. Not pig in milk. Funny.
"...GIVE US A LAGNIAPPE?" You're using the word LAGNIAPPE all wrong. Lagniappe is a little gift, a little something extra, thrown in, like a free bookmark when you buy a book, or a praline thrown in when you buy a po'boy....but if you want SUGGESTIONS, how about stuffed artichokes, fried artichokes, oyster/artichoke soup, mirliton, and bbq shrimp to die for...?
Agreed, you used the word wrong. Also, stuffed artichoke from Central Grocery is amazing. Take one to go and eat it at home or in your hotel if you're visiting. Plus, they're big enough to share!
Too bad the days of enjoying those fine places aren't what they used to be. Been going for 30 years but our last trip in 2010 ended with being robbed at gun point a block from Jackson Square at 10 AM. The food is some of the best in the world but until they get the thuggery to a reasonable level, I will take my $ elsewhere. From the looks of it, I don't think it will be anytime soon. I already miss going there.
I would add Fried Chicken from Willie Mae's Scotch House, which has been voted numerous times as the best fried chicken in America. You'd be hard-pressed to beat it!
I'm sorry, but you don't go to New Orleans for the Fried Chicken....
You don't go to NOLA for fried chicken. Its a waste of a meal if you're visiting. Eat real NOLA food.
This article is great considering I am going to New Orleans on vacation on Thursday with my husband....CAN"T WAIT!!!
SO jealous – NO is my favorite city ever! Mulate's has excellent food, and the Spotted Cat has the best hometown music – look for Washboard Chaz, he's awesome. Oh, I wish I were going... :-)
Also the Hand Grenades!
O the wonders of the hand grenade.
O yes, JD! You're just walking along sippin away...then it hits ya! That is a top 10 must when I visit.
I honestly like hand grenades a lot more than hurricanes... Plus, you can get hurricanes just about anywhere (even though the original is still Pat O'Brian's), you can only get a good hand grenade one place.
Sure, the beignets are great...if you don't mind the smell of sewage while you eat...or wonder exactly from which source the water for the latte might have come...
You can get beignets all over New Orleans, not just at Cafe Du Monde in the Quarter. And the tap water in NOLA isn't any worse than anywhere else.
Wow, Byrd. You really miss the point of the whole thing. You go to Cafe Du Monde for the experience once, then you can eat beignets pretty much anywhere in NOLA with some great chickory coffee.
Cafe Du Monde is the best for beignets. Yea you can eat them elsewhere, but they don't taste nearly as good. If you don't like the atmosphere of the one in the quarter (you're insane) but there is one inside the riverwalk mall just a few trolly stops down.
If you're looking for good Italian or Pizza in the quarter, try Mona Lisa's. Good food, good prices.
Why would you eat Italian food in NOLA? I know it has a huge Sicilian population (my family is among them) but you can get Italian food anywhere, skip it if you go to the Quarter. Get real New Orleans food.
Where's the barbecued shrimp? A bowl of those at Pascal's Manale with a loaf of French bread is the closest you can get to Heaven, and they never taste the same anywhere else.
And don't miss out on some really great Vietnamese food in East New Orleans.
No place has shrimp like Pascal's Menale. Wonderful beyond any words. I miss all the food from New Orleans. Here I am stuck up in the snowy Midwest.
Pascal's Manale BBQ shrimp is HUGE for definitive New Orleans. Add the seafood gumbo for the appetizer ... one of the top 3 bowls of gumbo I've had in my life.
hurricanes, an alcoholic beverage at Brennan's (I think), which is way too sweet for me, but just a sip is heavenly!
Actually they are quite popular at Pat O'Briens on Bourbon St.
Pat O'Brien's has THE Hurricane.
You forgot Hurricane drinks.
Forgot Hurricane drinks because you had more than one...
Two minor things, peeled crawfish tails are cooked in the etouffee sauce, and then served over rice, and in oysters Rockefeller the oysters are topped with spinach and cooked in the half shell on a bed of rock salt.
Spinach, maybe, maybe not. Antoine's says it is not but will not give out the recipe.
I prefer the Turkish Snowcone, myself.
yes but would you 'hit' that?
Of course.
Fried Catfish!!!???
Middendorfs
A review of New Orleans food that neglects Mother's (love the baked ham and debris) misses the boat.
AGREED!
Mother's biscuits are insane...and they have the best Bloody Marys.
Mother's serves some of the worst food in New Orleans; it was good 30 years ago, but no more. Go to Parkway Bakery for a good roast beef po-boy.
Parisols (before the new ownership)
Laissez les bon ton roulet!
It's actually Laissez les bon TEMPS rouler. But no biggie. Ton could stand for the amount of food I eat whenever I visit NOLA. :-)
Who makes the best Muffaletta?
I'm a native New Orleanian. I only get Muffalettas from Central Grocery in the French Quarter. The original and still the best!
Napoleon House!
Also a NOLA native. Central Grocery is the best place for one.
Where is the Muffaletta? One of the best sandwiches in the world.
New Orleans simply has some of the best food in the world.
I think Louisiana has some of the best food in the world...I could eat my way from Lafayette to New Orleans and back and die happy. Po' Boys at Bon Creole in New Iberia, Crawfish boil at Gator Cove in Lafayette (or better yet at my father in laws house in Youngsville) and keep on eating my way east...mmm mmm mmm
Muffaletta from Central Grocery
One of my favorites. Central Grocery is great.
Muffelatta from Napoleon House!
Best dessert I have had was the bread pudding soufflé with whiskey sauce at Commanders' Palace in the Garden District.
Yes!
ditto. The Garden Room at Commanders is a sublime dining experience! What list of NOLA food would be complete without grillade and grits, Popeye's fried chicken and pain perdu (lost bread or french toast)?
Commander's Palace is AMAZING! I actually didn't like Muriel's..doesn't live up to the hype.
Yum!
Oh my god, that bread pudding soufflé from Commander's Palace changed my whole opinion on bread pudding. I never liked it until I had it there. I still get cravings for that dish. Uh-maze-ing!
Doberge (Dobash) Cake from Haydels Bakery is the bomb.
YES ... YES ... YES! it is actually a bread pudding souffle and must be ordered upon arrival, to be presented perfectly (with a gravy boat of the whiskey sauce) after enjoying the best Sunday jazz brunch in the galaxy. I do miss New Orleans.
Picture 12 is actually Chargrilled Oysters from Drago's, not Oysters Rockefeller.
Uh.. yeah. That's what the picture says it is, Chargrilled Oysters from Drago's. Read much?
um, they changed it? online much?
ca c'est bon qui neg!