What NOT to do in New Orleans [Archive] - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

stlbarb

09-20-2010, 05:56 PM

saturn

09-20-2010, 07:05 PM

Love it -- "DO NOT FEAR THE TUBA"

VWGal

09-20-2010, 10:01 PM

Stick to a diet. Unless said diet includes: roast beef po-boys, bbq swimp, Hubig's pies, Abita......

goodabouthood

09-23-2010, 11:37 AM

Living in a seafood type area, I lvoe me some oysters...and i love me some gulf coast oysters...wonder how long that will take to recover...

Michelino

09-23-2010, 12:01 PM

Damn, that picture of Casamentos is making me worry and hungry at the same time...I hope they re-opened right on schedule.

Lit

09-23-2010, 12:40 PM

Living in a seafood type area, I lvoe me some oysters...and i love me some gulf coast oysters...wonder how long that will take to recover...

I have it on good authority that Drago's is serving oysters. I don't know where they're getting them, but I'm relieved to hear that they have them. Staying at the Hilton without enjoying charbroiled oysters would be a real shame.

Delta

09-23-2010, 06:05 PM

We've had Gulf oysters for dinner 3 days this week, and the joint where we eat them has brought back their happy hour 25 cent all-you-can-eat raw oysters too, so I'm guessing the supply is good. Of course, eating oysters for dinner every day ruins my appetite for supper so Mark has been fending for himself. That's one of the pitfalls of having a sports bar called "Shuckers" next door to the studio.

goodabouthood

09-24-2010, 10:45 AM

I have it on good authority that Drago's is serving oysters. I don't know where they're getting them, but I'm relieved to hear that they have them. Staying at the Hilton without enjoying charbroiled oysters would be a real shame.

We've had Gulf oysters for dinner 3 days this week, and the joint where we eat them has brought back their happy hour 25 cent all-you-can-eat raw oysters too, so I'm guessing the supply is good. Of course, eating oysters for dinner every day ruins my appetite for supper so Mark has been fending for himself. That's one of the pitfalls of having a sports bar called "Shuckers" next door to the studio.

Solid! Good to know, thanks!

Orleansnj

09-24-2010, 10:57 AM

Damn, that picture of Casamentos is making me worry and hungry at the same time...I hope they re-opened right on schedule.

Indeed - they are OPEN :)

Michelino

09-24-2010, 08:03 PM

Indeed - they are OPEN :)

Wonderful!...Getting me there is the problem now...

Cleophus

09-24-2010, 08:46 PM

Has anyone heard anything on Verti Marte's progress?

Michelino

09-25-2010, 04:48 PM

Has anyone heard anything on Verti Marte's progress?

Good news!

http://chowpapi.com/?p=573

Verti Marte Rises Phoenix Like From The Ashes (http://chowpapi.com/?p=573)

September 24, 2010

Back in May when Verti Marte burned down there was a lot of debate as to whether the old girl would reopen or not. I just stuck my head in the door a few minutes ago. A workman informed me that they’re shooting for a Halloween 2010 re-opening....

sophisticated sissy

09-26-2010, 11:07 PM

seems this 'article' was discussed in the past, but a forum search didnt find it.
so since i'm not sure if its the same list, or a similar list, i'm posting it.

at least it gets '2nd weekend hotel situation' out of the top spot.

http://www.concierge.com/ideas/hotspots/tours/501343?page=0

Interesting, but the omission of the OPP's take on peeing on the wall of a building in a dark alley is grievous in my opinion.

Cleophus

09-27-2010, 02:09 AM

Good news!

http://chowpapi.com/?p=573

Verti Marte Rises Phoenix Like From The Ashes (http://chowpapi.com/?p=573)

September 24, 2010

Back in May when Verti Marte burned down there was a lot of debate as to whether the old girl would reopen or not. I just stuck my head in the door a few minutes ago. A workman informed me that they’re shooting for a Halloween 2010 re-opening....

FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks for the update!

sharon_loves_fats

09-27-2010, 07:12 AM

LBIFESTER

09-27-2010, 10:22 AM

Yay, great news!! Love the Verti Marte!

Excellent news!! Just in time for my visit!!

canadianjohn

11-21-2010, 07:52 AM

LBIFESTER

11-21-2010, 11:31 AM

Well I was just there for Halloween & the Vertie Mart is still closed:(

I know, I was there the week after and still no Mart. I hit Johnny's a few times though, and Felix's and a great little joint in ByWater - Frady's 1 Stop Food Store and Deli. It's right across the street from Piety Studios

Cleophus

11-21-2010, 04:27 PM

I was in town last week, and Verti Marte doesn't look very close to re-opening. The floors and walls looked re-done, but other than some scaffolding/ladders, the place was empty. Hopefully soon though!!!

Had po' boys from Toulouse House Grocery and Matassa's. Both were great, but not quite like the Marte's po' boys. :-)

LBIFESTER: I gotta try Frady's one day. My buddy who used to live near there recommended it, and his recommendations were always spot-on.

LBIFESTER

11-21-2010, 06:49 PM

Both were great, but not quite like the Marte's po' boys. :-)

LBIFESTER: I gotta try Frady's one day. My buddy who used to live near there recommended it, and his recommendations were always spot-on.

Denise and I brought lunch to Piety Studios one day for Paul Sanchez, Coleman and the others working on the "Nine Live" soundtrack.
Frady's put togther an awesome feast of assorted Po' boys, fried chicken, red beans and rice (It was Monday afterall) smoked sausages, all kinds of veggie sides and a fresh fruit and berry salad. There wasn't a less than spectacular item in the whole batch.

canadianjohn

11-22-2010, 01:43 PM

The Best po-boys are at the Parkway Bakery & Tavern. I counted 21 shrimp that FELL OFF my sandwich!

LBIFESTER

11-22-2010, 02:34 PM

The Best po-boys are at the Parkway Bakery & Tavern. I counted 21 shrimp that FELL OFF my sandwich!

They were featured, along with Johnnie's, on CBS This Morning yesterday.
The segment on the Po'Boy Festival is still on line at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fvideo%2Fwat ch%2F%3Fid%3D7076082n%26tag%3DcontentMain%253Bcont entBody&h=21d64

canadianjohn

12-01-2010, 08:08 AM

They were featured, along with Johnnie's, on CBS This Morning yesterday.
The segment on the Po'Boy Festival is still on line at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fvideo%2Fwat ch%2F%3Fid%3D7076082n%26tag%3DcontentMain%253Bcont entBody&h=21d64

That is why the line-up was out the door & half-way down the street......Obama ate there!
Great news piece. Thanks for sharing it.

LBIFESTER

12-01-2010, 10:39 AM

That is why the line-up was out the door & half-way down the street......Obama ate there!
Great news piece. Thanks for sharing it.

I'm already dreaming of my next one.

McGregor

12-01-2010, 12:32 PM

The Best po-boys are at the Parkway Bakery & Tavern. I counted 21 shrimp that FELL OFF my sandwich!

I mean what's the real difference between a po-boy at Parkway Tavern and one at Domilise's? Isn't it just the way they are dressed?

same bread, same friend shrimp...

goodabouthood

12-02-2010, 03:49 PM

The Best po-boys are at the Parkway Bakery & Tavern. I counted 21 shrimp that FELL OFF my sandwich!

now that's the kind of po boy I'm in the mood for right about now.

LBIFESTER

12-02-2010, 03:59 PM

I mean what's the real difference between a po-boy at Parkway Tavern and one at Domilise's? Isn't it just the way they are dressed?
same bread, same friend shrimp...

Hmm! Not really. there are at least three major bakeries in the area that supply loaves.
I'm sure each shop has their own breading secrets, different frying regiments etc.
That's even before the dressing. In some places, it's all in the pickles.

I know in the roast beef department, the gravies are vastly different from Parasol's to Cooter Brown's to Johhny's, and so on.

So just like there are 100 single malts, each one is an individual.

And we haven't even touched on ambiance, staff, presentation and the other visural components of a great po'boy shop.

Delta

12-02-2010, 04:20 PM

Food Feud tonight on the Food Network is pitting Parkway's poboy against Tracy's.

funkkjunkie

12-02-2010, 05:27 PM

oooh, thanks for that tip, delta

LBIFESTER

12-02-2010, 07:52 PM

Food Feud tonight on the Food Network is pitting Parkway's poboy against Tracy's.

Not here, TV Guide shows it's a burger battle in Ohio.
Lovin' Disney's Princess and the Frog for now.
Switching over to SOA on demand when it's over.
Talk about ying and yang.

McGregor

12-02-2010, 09:55 PM

Hmm! Not really. there are at least three major bakeries in the area that supply loaves.

why can't they make this bread everywhere? so frustrating. It's soooo good.

LBIFESTER

12-02-2010, 10:21 PM

why can't they make this bread everywhere? so frustrating. It's soooo good.

Courtesy of the Gumbo Pages:

The Bread

What makes a po-boy special is the bread. A po-boy isn't a po-boy unless it's made with good quality, fresh French bread. New Orleans French bread has a crunchy crust with a very light center. The loaves are about 3' in length, and are about 3-4" wide. Time was that many a corner bakery made their own French bread, but there are only three bakerys left in town that make true French bread: Gendusa's, Leidenheimer's, and Binder's. [Note: The "wonderfully stubborn Reising family" were bought out by Leidenheimer's.] Many of the larger grocery stores make bread that they call "French bread," but it's not made in the old brick ovens that the real bakeries use, so it doesn't come out with the same contrast between crust and center.

Here in Jersey, we come close with the old brick oven Italian bakeries like Calandra's. But they do a thicker Italian loaf and a killer semolina bread.
When trying to imitate a po' boy here I use Calandra's and hollow out some of the middle, which is always a little doughy. I think that's because they figure it will be heated before served, cut and turned into garlic bread or hot subs, and best of all used to sop up the sauce from a variety of dishes.

Cleophus

12-03-2010, 05:10 PM

Not here, TV Guide shows it's a burger battle in Ohio.

That's the 2nd half of the show -- the first part is on the Roast Beef Po' Boy.
(Gotta say, I had never heard of Tracey's before I watched the show last night. Had heard of Parasol's though, many moons ago, but never got a chance to go.)

LBIFESTER

12-03-2010, 05:36 PM

That's the 2nd half of the show -- the first part is on the Roast Beef Po' Boy.
(Gotta say, I had never heard of Tracey's before I watched the show last night. Had heard of Parasol's though, many moons ago, but never got a chance to go.)

I used to semi-live across the street from Parasol's, when NOLA was my second home. Prior to those owners who recently moved up to Magazine & Third and open Tracey's.
My favorite was a oyster po' boy dressed and then smoothered in roast gravy, and, of course, the owner's (Billy's Mom) signature potato salad. That and a root beer or a Dixie was lunch time heaven.
Sorry, I missed show, have to look for it on On Demand later.

Cleophus

12-03-2010, 06:41 PM

I used to semi-live across the street from Parasol's, when NOLA was my second home. Prior to those owners who recently moved up to Magazine & Third and open Tracey's.
My favorite was a oyster po' boy dressed and then smoothered in roast gravy, and, of course, the owner's (Billy's Mom) signature potato salad. That and a root beer or a Dixie was lunch time heaven.
Sorry, I missed show, have to look for it on On Demand later.

Oh my lord. That sandwich sounds out of this world.

I would imagine that they'll repeat the show soon!

LBIFESTER

12-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Oh my lord. That sandwich sounds out of this world.

I would imagine that they'll repeat the show soon!

I hope so,
As for the po'boy it was that and more, but we called it lunch.
One Fest night we showed up at Parasol's looking for take out beer. Told Billy we had a bunch of crawfish left from our party. Next thing I know, we've got 10 pounds spread out on the bar at about 2 a.m. and we're all pinchin', suckin' and bartendin'. And Billy is makin' po' boys.
Damn the sun hurt dat morning when Billy's mom (God rest her soul, I can't remember her name) beat us outta the bar with a straw broom.
You just can't get memories like that anywhere but NOLA.

canadianjohn

12-04-2010, 09:41 AM

Courtesy of the Gumbo Pages:

The Bread

What makes a po-boy special is the bread. A po-boy isn't a po-boy unless it's made with good quality, fresh French bread. New Orleans French bread has a crunchy crust with a very light center. The loaves are about 3' in length, and are about 3-4" wide. Time was that many a corner bakery made their own French bread, but there are only three bakerys left in town that make true French bread: Gendusa's, Leidenheimer's, and Binder's. [Note: The "wonderfully stubborn Reising family" were bought out by Leidenheimer's.] Many of the larger grocery stores make bread that they call "French bread," but it's not made in the old brick ovens that the real bakeries use, so it doesn't come out with the same contrast between crust and center

Here in Jersey, we come close with the old brick oven Italian bakeries like Calandra's. But they do a thicker Italian loaf and a killer semolina bread.
When trying to imitate a po' boy here I use Calandra's and hollow out some of the middle, which is always a little doughy. I think that's because they figure it will be heated before served, cut and turned into garlic bread or hot subs, and best of all used to sop up the sauce from a variety of dishes.

The oven has alot to do with it, but if you add steam to your oven when putting the baguette in the oven you will get the hard crust. The bread should make cracking sounds when pulled from the oven, in the cooling process.

RosieNOLA

12-08-2010, 08:35 AM

Try the poboys at Crabby Jack's on Jefferson Highway. It is owned by the same guy who owns Jacques-imo's. Esp to die for--fried green tomato and shrimp remoulade poboy, slow roasted duck poboy, and some of the best fried chicken in town.

McGregor

12-16-2010, 08:44 AM

but there are only three bakerys left in town that make true French bread: Gendusa's, Leidenheimer's, and Binder's.

Are any of these bakery's close to the FQ? We'll be in town for a week after Christmas and I'd love to get a few loaves to have laying around the room.

Delta

12-16-2010, 09:17 AM

Are any of these bakery's close to the FQ? We'll be in town for a week after Christmas and I'd love to get a few loaves to have laying around the room.

Leidenheimer's bought out Gendusa's several years ago. I'm pretty sure the ZIP and Reising's brand in the grocery store is made by Leidenheimer's though.