Posted on 10/23/2018 1:24:42 PM PDT by TangledUpInBlue
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I know it doesn’t fit your bill, but to go to a city that has one of the greatest legendary resataurants in culinary arts and miss it would be sad.
I went to Antoine’s while we were there for our honeymoon, and it is fantastic. The service is one of only 2 places I’ve experienced that was unbelievably old-fashioned flawless, so much it caught us by surprise.
Commanders Palace. Nothing comes close.
Have lunch at the Royal Sonesta Desire Oyster Bar and sit by the open windows to enjoy the passing scene.
Coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde.
Stay alert and watch your six, it’s a pretty urban scene.
I recommend Antoines. The menu is in French, and it has been around since 1840. It is not terribly expensive, but you must wear a suit and tie. It is fun watching the tourists show up in a polo shirt and get turned away. Also, it is not pretensious like Europe. They will give you a sport coat and tie but only if you have a dress shirt. But I like having to dress up for once. Oh, and do make a reservation first.
The Commodore’s Place or any of the other Brennan restaurants in New Orleans are a good bet. For true New Orleans food, Tipitimas across from the Convention Center, very casual.
We thought Commanders Palace was highly overrated and the waiter acted like he was doing us a favor.
Try Fins. Pricey but fantastic seafood.
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What he said!
All those above plus Theo’s for pizza on Magazine and the Creole Creamery for the best ice cream on the planet.
There is something incredibly special about Antoine’s.
But that's pretty upscale. You can try Cafe du Monde in Jackson Square if you like being surrounded by pigeon poop and tourists. And frankly, they're only known for their beignets.
You do not need to dress up to get in to Hermes Bar at Antoines. My wife and I lived in the Quarter for some 20 years and routinely bopped in there for drinks and dinner. Often we were in jeans and t-short (at east I was).
Irene’s is great but not north of the Quarter. It’s on the corner of St. Phillip and Chartres. Unless its moved. Last there about 10 years ago.
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen for awesome Cajun. Some of the best food (for a foodie) that I’ve ever had.
Antoine’s for old time New Orleans class.
Commander’s Palace in the Garden District is a nice mix of both of those.
Brightsen’s. A family run, relatively inexpensive, fine dining restaurant uptown. You can take the St Charles streetcar and enjoy the ride through the beautiful Garden district. I’ve dined there multiple times and it has not disappointed.
Just like a fool, when those sweet goodies cool, I eat till I eat way too much ... :-)
Didn’t many criminals leave & bless Houston after Hurricane Katrina?
It’s outstanding. They did a rabbit pot pie that was incredible.
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If you’re from Atlanta and a Falcons fan, I wouldn’t mention it while in town. The rivalry between Saints fans and Atlanta fans is pretty intense.
If you’re from Atlanta and a Falcons fan, I wouldn’t mention it while in town. The rivalry between Saints fans and Atlanta fans is pretty intense.
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