Where are you planning to eat THIS year???

[Blitzzzzz]

Damn, that Drago's thread made me hungry! So let's start a new thread about food. Where and what are you planning on eating during your trip to Fest?? Restaurants, Fairgrounds, Take-out joints, Let's here it!:cool:

[rosetree]

When Grandma RT comes in for JF, we have rezzies for Brigstens and Cochon.

[pokerchick66]

I'd really like to try Drago's since I've never been. Chargrilled ersters sounds like what the doc ordered! :)

Now, I just have to figure out when I'm gonna squeeze this in to my short weekend. :D

[ibjamn]

Fairgrounds
home
popeyes take-out
rosetreefest

[Terry]

Damn, that Drago's thread made me hungry! So let's start a new thread about food. Where and what are you planning on eating during your trip to Fest?? Restaurants, Fairgrounds, Take-out joints, Let's here it!:cool:

Glad you asked. I was just wondering the same thing today, esp re my first meal. My flight gets into N.O. on the 22nd at 11:30am. By the time I get to the Royal Hol Inn it will be past my normal eating time, so I know I will be hungry, and needing to find someplace near hotel. As this is my first time staying in the quarter, any suggestions would be appreciated. I know the hotel is possibly an option, but have no idea what that would be like.

At the Fest, I always plan on having some things I have not had before, as well as my favorites, and getting feedback from fellow diners as to what they are enjoying.

[rosetree]

I'd really like to try Drago's since I've never been. Chargrilled ersters sounds like what the doc ordered! :)

Now, I just have to figure out when I'm gonna squeeze this in to my short weekend. :D

Speaking of ersters, I had some wonderful fried erster sushi Friday night!...mmmm, mmmm. It was at Ninja on the Bestbank..

[Jada]

When Grandma RT comes in for JF, we have rezzies for Brigstens and Cochon.

Brigstens for me too RT :)

[Jada]

I'd really like to try Drago's since I've never been. Chargrilled ersters sounds like what the doc ordered! :)



Mmmmm! I had some last night and they were sooo good. Not as good as Drago's, but they were a close 2nd.

[chrisjoseph]

Brigtsen's, Cochon, and Restaurant August.

[Festnfreida]

Glad you asked. I was just wondering the same thing today, esp re my first meal. My flight gets into N.O. on the 22nd at 11:30am. By the time I get to the Royal Hol Inn it will be past my normal eating time, so I know I will be hungry, and needing to find someplace near hotel. As this is my first time staying in the quarter, any suggestions would be appreciated. I know the hotel is possibly an option, but have no idea what that would be like.

At the Fest, I always plan on having some things I have not had before, as well as my favorites, and getting feedback from fellow diners as to what they are enjoying.

Terry, don't plan on getting checked into the HI before 4pm. But they will probably allow you to "Pre-register" and stash your bags in the bellroom. If you don't "pre-register" when you get there, you might have to do it at 4pm and still stand in line twice to check in. At least that's how it's been in years past.

I get in about the same time -as of now- on Weds, the 23 and will also be starving. I'm thinking of trying Cafe Madea just across Canal on Common - same street, different name - but then there's the Gumbo Shop for a good quick meal and then there's the urge to beat the crowd to Drago's for a welcoming upscale lunch before heading to Lafayette Sq for some brass band. And then there's always Johnny's Poboy on St Louis or the street car to Mandena's on Canal, and then....and then.....I'm FOMSing on Food!!!

[Lester_leaps_in]

Thanks to the initiative of some ThreadHead friends of mine, I'll be having dinner on my first night in NOLA (4/24) at K-Paul's. Thanks, Deb.

An old friend of mine (Banu Gibson) is playing 4/26 at Donna's. so that's where I'll be then.

Other than that, I'll be in "play by ear" mode.

[ibjamn]

Thanks to the initiative of some ThreadHead friends of mine, I'll be having dinner on my first night in NOLA (4/24) at K-Paul's. Thanks, Deb.

An old friend of mine (Banu Gibson) is playing 4/26 at Donna's. so that's where I'll be then.

Other than that, I'll be in "play by ear" mode.

oooohhh.... Banu Gibson & K-Paul's, two great choices!

[nolanatalie]

We always have to hit Mulatte's one night and of course fairgrounds food :)

[glinda]

Port of Call
Jacques-Imo's (if I can get a rez for the krewe)
Fairgrounds
Spontaneous choices as yet unknown
Breakfast at .... oh shoot, what's the name of that place on Dauphine in the Marigny???

[nolanatalie]

I should have added . . . Jenn's fridge!! :)

[neen&lar]

We've got rezs the first weekend at Jacques Imos, Cuvees, Commanders (Sunday brunch) and Cochon (lunch on Tues. 3/29) with a crew of 7. But the second weekend, me and Lar are in my favorite food/music town on our own so any suggestions for moderately priced yummies would be much appreciated. I love Galitoires. The crab Maison is delicious and living in the parched Southwest a cool crab salad does a body good! We always ask to sit in the downstairs dining room and ask for John the Cajun to be your waiter - be prepared for bawdy jokes and awesome service. We always get the seafood special and the oysters brouchette - incredible!! Bayona is lovely and Susan Spicer is a genious (love the sweetbreads and everything there) - ack!! gotta get back there (FOOD FOMS!!!).

[mightyradgumbo]

Du Monde for Breakfast
Fairgrounds/POC for Lunch
Might try Dick and Jennys---supposed to eat there last year but didn't get there

[neen&lar]

Port of Call
Jacques-Imo's (if I can get a rez for the krewe)
Fairgrounds
Spontaneous choices as yet unknown
Breakfast at .... oh shoot, what's the name of that place on Dauphine in the Marigny???

Are you thinking of La Peniche? We wondered down there last year from the Chateau La Moyne and had a delicious breakfast. They also have great pies!

- Neen deux

[tabasco]

K-Pauls... & just made our reservation today! Lester we'll be there on the 24th too! Our first night in NOLA also! :D Must be a Thread-Head thing! ;)

[ibjamn]

I should have added . . . Jenn's fridge!! :)

LOL!!! YYR, Nat!!! :D

[UncleFester]

several people mentioned cochon which i really enjoyed as well- they serve some great cracklins too.
i don't have anything on my list this year with the exception of cooters on my way over to maple leaf. otherwise i think i will eat my way around the festival grounds.

[VWGal]

I will confess that I have yet to get to Port O Call....so this is the year! Other than that, I will play it by ear: a little fairgrounds, maybe a little Mothers (if time permits me to stand in line), Central Grocery, du Monde, Johnny's Po-Boys.

And those ersters at Drago's look and sound fantastic! :D

I should dig up the restaurant thread from last year, it was great...

[stlbarb]

Port of Call
Jacques-Imo's (if I can get a rez for the krewe)
Fairgrounds
Spontaneous choices as yet unknown
Breakfast at .... oh shoot, what's the name of that place on Dauphine in the Marigny???

JI takes resies 30 days out for parties of 5 or more.

[Amyloves...]

Glad you asked. I was just wondering the same thing today, esp re my first meal. My flight gets into N.O. on the 22nd at 11:30am. By the time I get to the Royal Hol Inn it will be past my normal eating time, so I know I will be hungry, and needing to find someplace near hotel. As this is my first time staying in the quarter, any suggestions would be appreciated. I know the hotel is possibly an option, but have no idea what that would be like.

At the Fest, I always plan on having some things I have not had before, as well as my favorites, and getting feedback from fellow diners as to what they are enjoying.

Terry.....Redfish Grill, Palace Cafe, Bourbon House, Acme Oyster House, Felix's and Mr. B's are all within like two blocks of your hotel. Take a look at those options. :)

[Lester_leaps_in]

K-Pauls... & just made our reservation today! Lester we'll be there on the 24th too! Our first night in NOLA also! :D Must be a Thread-Head thing! ;)

Cool! I'll keep an eye out for you. Email me at jmays at twcny.rr dot com, to tell me "what" to keep my eye out for.

[glinda]

Are you thinking of La Peniche? We wondered down there last year from the Chateau La Moyne and had a delicious breakfast. They also have great pies!

- Neen deux
Yes! Couldn't think of the name.

And thanks, Barb, I know about the J-Imo's rez policy, just waiting for the exact 30 day mark... they won't do it a day early... been wanting to try that place for years now...

[funkkjunkie]

I think I'm mostly gonna eat in my hood for fest so I'll be at or getting takeout at some of these: Praline Connection, La Peniche, Lazizza's, Verdi Mart, Croissant D'or, Angeli's, Fiorella's.

Terry, Palace Cafe is just around the corner from the HI on Canal. If they can't seat you right away, you can likely get a seat at the bar. Also Acme Oyster House is just down Royal and then left on Iberville. Also in the area is REd Fish Grill-one block over on Bourbon.

[ohio]

Must try LUKE!

[mamaroux]

Glad you asked. I was just wondering the same thing today, esp re my first meal. My flight gets into N.O. on the 22nd at 11:30am. By the time I get to the Royal Hol Inn it will be past my normal eating time, so I know I will be hungry, and needing to find someplace near hotel. As this is my first time staying in the quarter, any suggestions would be appreciated. I know the hotel is possibly an option, but have no idea what that would be like.

At the Fest, I always plan on having some things I have not had before, as well as my favorites, and getting feedback from fellow diners as to what they are enjoying.

Same with us, first time in the Quarter, makes me feel like a virgin all over again! LOL Our flight gets in at 8:45pm, with only 30 min layover in Orlando, so we probably won't have time to eat there, and will be starved by the time we get the shuttle or cab to our first hotel on Conti, near Royal... so we do we go to grab a bite around 10:30 at night?

[Festnfreida]

French Quarter Deli & Grocery, 806 Conti, Near Burbon

From Welp in December 2007.

French Quarter Deli & Grocery just opened a little over a month ago, but I have a feeling they will do really well with their location, hours and menu. Their menu is extensive, including appetizers (Mac & Cheese Bites, Crawfish Pistolettes, meat and crawfish pies, etc.), burgers, breakfast sandwiches, chicken wings, po' boys and other deli sandwiches, pastas (Peanut Chicken Pasta, XX Chili Pasta, Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce and all sorts of add-ons, etc.) fresh salads, and much, much more. They carry all kinds of beverages, liquors, wines and beers which, yes, they will gladly deliver along with your food order. They are open and will deliver from the morning until the wee hours (3am on weekdays and 4am on weekends).

I'm so glad this place opened. Perfect for that special grocery/deli fix towards the Canal-side of the Quarter (see Verti Marte for goodness on the opposite end of the Quarter towards Esplanade).

[NYMAMA]

Angelie for lunch the day we arrive (it's a tradition) then to Pat O'briens for a hurricane

Ressies at
k-Pauls
NOLA
Palace Cafe
Muriels
Want to try
Port o call
Deanies
Petunias
Elizabeths(for breakfast )
Mothers

so much food soo little time:(

[Corona]

My hopes are at least Port of Call and Elizabeth's for breakfast one day. Anything else is a bonus really....probably Angeli's for pizza and Praline Connection for soul food. Yummmy!!! Cheesy Tater Tots at 13 will also be a staple of the trip lol!

[Muffaletta Diver]

Any of the Brigtsen's brigade doing dinner there Thursday the 24th? Have ressies for my Dad and I that evening.

Aside from that, Coop's and Angeli for late night. CDM, Old Coffee Pot, Petunia's and Elizabeth's for brecky. Irene's or Adolfo's for post-fest dinner.

And, of course, Fest food for lunches.

[Moon]

It's been a long standing JazzFest tradition to go to the Acme Oyster Bar first thing in the morning. A dozen and a Dixie is a great way to start the day. Since we're staying close, I see a trip to Mothers in our future as well.

[almarco]

It's been a long standing JazzFest tradition to go to the Acme Oyster Bar first thing in the morning. A dozen and a Dixie is a great way to start the day. Since we're staying close, I see a trip to Mothers in our future as well.

hmmm both those places are the first two places i hit when I get into town also, acme was closed during mg when I got there....sheesh!

[glinda]

Must try LUKE!
Luke? Whassat?

[Belle]

Breakfast at the Coffee Pot most days

Lunch at the fest and non fest days who knows

Dinner? The only plans we have is Monday evening at GW Fins DEEElisshh!

[rosetree]

Any of the Brigtsen's brigade doing dinner there Thursday the 24th? Have ressies for my Dad and I that evening.

Aside from that, Coop's and Angeli for late night. CDM, Old Coffee Pot, Petunia's and Elizabeth's for brecky. Irene's or Adolfo's for post-fest dinner.

And, of course, Fest food for lunches.

Nope, mine's the next Thursday....

[Chas_P]

So far it's Mr. B's, Palace Cafe and Dante's Kitchen. There's still two more openings. With all of the night shows, there's no time to eat!

[Goose]

Dinners so far: Brigtsen's (we go every year on the Wed of days between), Emeril's (will be our first time), and Bayona

Lunch during days between: The Bon Ton and hopefully Parkway Bakery

And of course lots of food at the fairgrounds 2nd weekend! :)

[Belle]

Quite awhile back there was discussion of a restaurant that two physicians opened on a prayer and a contribution from a stranger. Anyone remember from my really rough discription? They quit being doctors to follow a dream of owning a rest.

I would love to try it. I think IB you were going to try it?

[jerseygirl67]

Honestly, not sure where when I get off the plane....maybe Acme...NEED OYSTERS!!! Craving oysters...Yummmmmmmmmmm

[Terry]

Terry, don't plan on getting checked into the HI before 4pm. But they will probably allow you to "Pre-register" and stash your bags in the bellroom. If you don't "pre-register" when you get there, you might have to do it at 4pm and still stand in line twice to check in. At least that's how it's been in years past.

I get in about the same time -as of now- on Weds, the 23 and will also be starving. I'm thinking of trying Cafe Madea just across Canal on Common - same street, different name - but then there's the Gumbo Shop for a good quick meal and then there's the urge to beat the crowd to Drago's for a welcoming upscale lunch before heading to Lafayette Sq for some brass band. And then there's always Johnny's Poboy on St Louis or the street car to Mandena's on Canal, and then....and then.....I'm FOMSing on Food!!!

Thanks. Good info. I have been to Gumbo Shop and Johnny's Poboy's.
so will probably try Drago's, tho I don't know where it is,but I will google it or find out when I get there.

[funkkjunkie]

Glinda, Luke is John Besh's newest restaurant. www.lukeneworleans.com
ibjamn and hebjamn tried it and loved it.

[funkkjunkie]

Oh, I think it's time to revisit Bon Ton Cafe for some crab au gratin. It's been 3 years. And I'll probably have to visit deanies for bbq shrimps unless someone has another place to recommend. I've tried Pascal Manales and Liuzzas bbq shrimps but I'm looking for the spicier DEanies type.

[mightyradgumbo]

My hopes are at least Port of Call and Elizabeth's for breakfast one day. Anything else is a bonus really....probably Angeli's for pizza and Praline Connection for soul food. Yummmy!!! Cheesy Tater Tots at 13 will also be a staple of the trip lol!

YYR, Tots and Street Meat on Frenchmen are a MUST.

Funk, those bbq shimps at Deanies are soooo good...got them the last time I was in town and still rave about them.

Haven't been to Elizabeths since Fest 06 so it is overdue!

[ibjamn]

Luke? Whassat?

Luke is the very affordable restaurant in the CBD owned by the delicious Chef John Besh. We ate there Valentine's day and it was heavenly! They also make an impeccable sazerac!

[rosetree]

Luke is the very affordable restaurant in the CBD owned by the delicious Chef John Besh. We ate there Valentine's day and it was heavenly! They also make an impeccable sazerac!

I guess that Mich will be going there!!!;) :D

[ibjamn]

Quite awhile back there was discussion of a restaurant that two physicians opened on a prayer and a contribution from a stranger. Anyone remember from my really rough discription? They quit being doctors to follow a dream of owning a rest.

I would love to try it. I think IB you were going to try it?

I sure was, Belle, then I promptly forgot about it. Anybody remember the name?

[funkkjunkie]

YYR, mightyrad! I just discovered the cajun restaurant in my little town of 50,000 serves bbq shrimps, deanies style! They are delish. But I guess they don't know they'd be even more delicious if they'd leave the heads and body coverings on those bits of yumminess.
:D

[Mexi]

Luke is the very affordable restaurant in the CBD owned by the delicious Chef John Besh. We ate there Valentine's day and it was heavenly! They also make an impeccable sazerac!

Good news, because we were planning on trying it! Thanks.:)

Also wondering about Cafe Adelaide...anyone been there??
How good is Cochon?

[Festnfreida]

Thanks. Good info. I have been to Gumbo Shop and Johnny's Poboy's.
so will probably try Drago's, tho I don't know where it is,but I will google it or find out when I get there.

Google the Hilton Riverside, it's inside. The address is 2 Poydress and it's adjacent to Harrah's casino and next to the Shops at Canal Place, according to the site. Basically walk or take the Canal St car toward the river as far as it goes before it turns to go toward Esplanade, get off and walk to your right. The Hilton says the street car is at the front door but I don't believe that's the Canal line.

[babyzyde]

Can't believe 52 posts and none of my favorites mentioned?! Well, maybe just a couple.....How about right by the Jazz Fest? Lola's on Esplanade is super!! Cafe Degas right there is super too! The Italian spot where Gabrielle's used to be is good-La Vita. All near Liuzza's. One of my favorites is Ye Olde College Inn on Carrollton-owned by John Blancher(Roc N Bowl). Doubt it is true at Fest time, but the rest of the year, you get a free pass to Roc n Bowl with an entree! If you get tired of fried food, try the Cafe Rani on Magazine-best salads in NOLA!! And lastly, not leastly, Parkway BAkery and Po Boys, omg!!!

[rosetree]

Good news, because we were planning on trying it! Thanks.:)

Also wondering about Cafe Adelaide...anyone been there??
How good is Cochon?

Cochon was just written up in the NYTimes as one of the top new restaurants in the country....(I'm just sayin';) )

[marignygreg]

I sure was, Belle, then I promptly forgot about it. Anybody remember the name?

No, but you can check the Chris Rose archives. It was one of his articles that sparked the debate.

[glinda]

Glinda, Luke is John Besh's newest restaurant. www.lukeneworleans.com (http://www.lukeneworleans.com)
ibjamn and hebjamn tried it and loved it.
Luke is the very affordable restaurant in the CBD owned by the delicious Chef John Besh. We ate there Valentine's day and it was heavenly! They also make an impeccable sazerac!
Thanks, funkk & ibj. Wow, I only got as far as the appetiers and I'm drooling.

[Amyloves...]

Glinda, Luke is John Besh's newest restaurant. www.lukeneworleans.com
ibjamn and hebjamn tried it and loved it.

Jimmy and I and our friends loved it too....went there for my b-day. Much more casual that I expected and some unusual menu items but all dee-lish. Cool atmosphere too.

[Phatpapa]

Ok. If you had one restaurant to choose from with $$ being no object to visit whilst in NO, what would you suggest?

(and I eat just about anything)

[ibjamn]

Ok. If you had one restaurant to choose from with $$ being no object to visit whilst in NO, what would you suggest?

(and I eat just about anything)

PPapa, Restaurant August, no question! We just ate there for my birthday and it was equal to, if not better than the degustation menu w/wine pairings we had at Emeril's Delmonica 8 or so years ago.

[BillericayDicky]

OK, I have been debating this one for a week or two now. It's my birthday on Thursday May 1st. Me and Mrs BD are planning to eat out somewhere nice in the quarter (poss not too far from hotle, Crowne Plaza). What would be really cool would be if there were other TH's dining that night in the resturant we finally choose to add some real atmosphere. Any ressies made or any recommendations would be welcome.:)

[pokerchick66]

OK, I have been debating this one for a week or two now. It's my birthday on Thursday May 1st. Me and Mrs BD are planning to eat out somewhere nice in the quarter (poss not too far from hotle, Crowne Plaza). What would be really cool would be if there were other TH's dining that night in the resturant we finally choose to add some real atmosphere. Any ressies made or any recommendations would be welcome.:)

Drago's, go to Drago's and I'll go, too! :p

[freebo]

Well Malcolm, in the Quarter I'd go with any of the Big Three Old Liners:

Antoine's
Galatoire's
Tujague's

But there's also:

Arnaud's
K-Paul's
The Pelican
NOLA
Bayona
Mr. B's
Brennan's
Stella
Stanley's
Peristyle
Petunia's
Court of Two Sisters

And if you don't want to get too dressed up:

Acme Oyster Bar
Redfish Grill

Man, I'm getting hungry over here, and I just ate lunch!

Happy FestBirthDay by the way...

[freebo]

Drago's does have a new restaurant in the RiverWalk, right?

That's just outside the Quarter, and I can highly recommend their char grilled oysters.

Mmm...

[stlbarb]

Drago's does have a new restaurant in the RiverWalk, right?

That's just outside the Quarter, and I can highly recommend their char grilled oysters.

Mmm...

Drago's website says no reservations.
if you're trying to squeeze dinner in between fest & night shows, it might not work if there is a long wait for a table.

[BillericayDicky]

Drago's, go to Drago's and I'll go, too! :p
Mon, where is Dragos? do we need ressies? They serve ersters, right?:D

[stlbarb]

Mon, where is Dragos? do we need ressies? They serve ersters, right?:D

they dont take ressies. 2 Poydras in the Hilton.

http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/locations.htm

[pokerchick66]

Mon, where is Dragos? do we need ressies? They serve ersters, right?:D

It's at the foot of canal in the Hilton, I think. And no, I don't think they accept ressies. And yes, they have the chargrilled ersters.

http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

[BillericayDicky]

they dont take ressies. 2 Poydras in the Hilton.

http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/locations.htm


Thanks Barb, Not booked an evening show that night so could still be a plan.:cool:

[stlbarb]

It's at the foot of canal in the Hilton, I think. And no, I don't think they accept ressies. And yes, they have the chargrilled ersters.

http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

are we sharing a brain today? you can have it for a while, i need to go find something to eat.

[BillericayDicky]

It's at the foot of canal in the Hilton, I think. And no, I don't think they accept ressies. And yes, they have the chargrilled ersters.

http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

Perfect... if you are up for it and if we could also get a small krewe together it sounds a real goer!!!! I'm getting excited.:p

[NOLA]

Quite awhile back there was discussion of a restaurant that two physicians opened on a prayer and a contribution from a stranger. Anyone remember from my really rough discription? They quit being doctors to follow a dream of owning a rest.

I would love to try it. I think IB you were going to try it?

I think you might be thinking of Arabesque on Carrollton...there was a nice review in Gambit a couple of weeks ago...
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2008-03-25/restreview.php

[pokerchick66]

Perfect... if you are up for it and if we could also get a small krewe together it sounds a real goer!!!! I'm getting excited.:p

Count me in, Malcolm! :p

[Orleansnj]

In no particular order we will be at Grand Isle, Cochon, Commander's for dinner late Sunday night with a krewe of 8, popeyes take out(ditto Jenn), drago's, elizabeth's for breakfast at least once, and K-paul's and goodness knows what else on the fairgrounds. Boy, I'm going to need to walk 3 miles each morning with that lineup.....crow. But we'll be there for two weeks - so it's not too bad when it is spread out over that long.

[pokerchick66]

In no particular order we will be at Grand Isle, Cochon, Commander's for dinner late Sunday night with a krewe of 8, popeyes take out(ditto Jenn), drago's,

So does that mean you'll be joining us at Drago's for Malcolm's bday dinner? :)

[almarco]

So does that mean you'll be joining us at Drago's for Malcolm's bday dinner? :)

I am defintly doing dragos just not sure when....would love to do commanders but am not with a krewe this year.

[pokerchick66]

I am defintly doing dragos just not sure when....would love to do commanders but am not with a krewe this year.

So make it on Malcom's bday! :D

[almarco]

So make it on Malcom's bday! :D

ok but only if you forgive me for calling you paula on the other thread , dont know where that came from....talk about thread drift

[pokerchick66]

ok but only if you forgive me for calling you paula on the other thread , dont know where that came from....talk about thread drift

I KNEW that's what you were talking about! Ha ha, I forgive you. :)

[almarco]

I KNEW that's what you were talking about! Ha ha, I forgive you. :)

awww thx!

[dank_bass]

Thanks. Good info. I have been to Gumbo Shop and Johnny's Poboy's.
so will probably try Drago's, tho I don't know where it is,but I will google it or find out when I get there.

Deannies is pretty close too ... we were repeat offenders there last year

[BillericayDicky]

So make it on Malcom's bday! :DMonica, I promote you to official Krewe of Malcolm's Birthday membership secretary. If you can't get a krewe together no one can. Either way Drago's it is for Malcolm's Thursday May 1st birthday bash. Whooooo Hooooooo!!!:D

[pokerchick66]

Monica, I promote you to official Krewe of Malcolm's Birthday membership secretary. If you can't get a krewe together no one can. Either way Drago's it is for Malcolm's Thursday May 1st birthday bash. Whooooo Hooooooo!!!:D

lmao, OMG! Okay, no pressure, right? lol, what time are you wanting to meet?

I think I will be leaving Tuscaloosa that day around 2 or 2:30. It will take me about four hours to get to my mom's and drop off the chicklet. I then have to freshen up and then drive to New Orleans (that takes 45 minutes). So I prolly wouldn't be able to get there until around 7:30 or 8:00. Is that too late?

[BillericayDicky]

Lets say 9 ish and i will get in the queue for a table as quick as I can after fest that day. No sweat on timings be there when you can.

[Phatpapa]

PPapa, Restaurant August, no question! We just ate there for my birthday and it was equal to, if not better than the degustation menu w/wine pairings we had at Emeril's Delmonica 8 or so years ago.


Thanks for the suggestion Jenn. Anyone else have any?

[glinda]

I just recommended Stella! on another restaurant thread. Amazing, unique, creative, elegant. They reserved our group of 8 about a month ahead...

[pokerchick66]

Lets say 9 ish and i will get in the queue for a table as quick as I can after fest that day. No sweat on timings be there when you can.

Do you have my email?

[stlbarb]

in no particular order:
Dante's (stl group)
Parkway Bakery
Popeye's
Drago's (metairie)
Lager's (metairie)
RiverShack
Clover Grill (late night)
Dos Jefes
Luke (breakfast)
Trolley Stop (late night)
patry
Ingrid's bash
RTF2 (muffelatta)
Liuzza's (shrimp grinder after fest)
Residence Inn (if Marisol makes a pork leg)

[tvengineer]

in no particular order:

Liuzza's (shrimp grinder after fest)



SHRIMP GRINDER!!!???

ARGH>>>

THE YANKEES IS COMMING THE YANKEES IS COMMIN :-)

Louis

[rosetree]

SHRIMP GRINDER!!!???

ARGH>>>

THE YANKEES IS COMMING THE YANKEES IS COMMIN :-)

Louis

ROFLMAO!!!!http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/laugh.gif

[stlbarb]

ROFLMAO!!!!http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/laugh.gif

i'm sorry, i dont get the joke.

if its grinders, rather than po'boys, i meant want i typed.
here ,a po'boy is a sandwich on a hoagie sliced like a bun, a grinder is when the bread is cored out and stuffed. the sandwich at liuzza's is stuffed.

[rosetree]

i'm sorry, i dont get the joke.

if its grinders, rather than po'boys, i meant want i typed.
here ,a po'boy is a sandwich on a hoagie sliced like a bun, a grinder is when the bread is cored out and stuffed. the sandwich at liuzza's is stuffed.

Well, here a po boy is a po boy is a po boy....there's only mention of po boys on Liuzza's menu....;)

http://www.nola.com/sites/liuzzas/

[stlbarb]

Well, here a po boy is a po boy is a po boy....there's only mention of po boys on Liuzza's menu....;)

http://www.nola.com/sites/liuzzas/

i aint never seen no menu at liuzza's, just walk up to the window and order shrimp. not a lot of choice during fest.

[sophisticated sissy]

They call 'em grinders in Maui, but they aren't hollowed out & filled. Not what I'd exactly call a po' boy, either, because they don't hold a candle to what you get in New Orleans.
OTOH, though, I would either expect to receive a blank expression or a pole dancer if I stepped up and ordered a grinder in New Orleans.:)

[tvengineer]

I meant no offence Barb...

Just that no one down here would know what a grinder is :-)

To us if it's on french bread its a po-boy..
every thing else is just a sammich...

around 75% would know a SUB is a sandwitch.. but only because of
SUBWAY.. and they think that it is called that because it is a chain that
must have started in New York..

20% might know that there is such a thing as a HOGIE (sp?) but they are sure
that they never had one.. and would not like it if they did...

Grinder... I bet my wife has never ever heard that term.

Louis

[stlbarb]

I meant no offence Barb...

Just that no one down here would know what a grinder is :-)

To us if it's on french bread its a po-boy..
every thing else is just a sammich...

around 75% would know a SUB is a sandwitch.. but only because of
SUBWAY.. and they think that it is called that because it is a chain that
must have started in New York..

20% might know that there is such a thing as a HOGIE (sp?) but they are sure
that they never had one.. and would not like it if they did...

Grinder... I bet my wife has never ever heard that term.

Louis

and it doesnt come dressed - it cant be a po-boy. :D
i'm referring to the bbq shrimp sammiche they serve. quite messy, very yummy.
is sammiche ok?

[tvengineer]

and it doesnt come dressed - it cant be a po-boy. :D
i'm referring to the bbq shrimp sammiche they serve. quite messy, very yummy.
is sammiche ok?

Perfectly acceptable...

Po-boys don't have to be dressed..
ANd I love the BBQ shrimp from Liuzza's..
but for the BEST fried shrimps po-boy.. my vote is for Mandina's on Canal..
And I prefer to get mine with just butter and pickle..
I'll add catsup (ketchup) and hot sauce when I get it home..

Mandina;s really is the far and above 1000% better than the next best New Orleans style creole itallian restaurant in the city... BUt we don't want a lot of out of town jazz festers there cause the lines are way too long already. :-)

Louis

[rosetree]

and it doesnt come dressed - it cant be a po-boy. :D
i'm referring to the bbq shrimp sammiche they serve. quite messy, very yummy.
is sammiche ok?

Sammiche is OK in my book...
This is off Liuzza's page...

B BQ Shrimp Po boy - $12.95
"There's another po boy that's become the talk of the Faubourg St. John. The B BQ Shrimp at Liuzza's By the Track which...is neither a typical po boy or B BQ Shrimp rendition...This is the kind of po boy to cross town for." -Gourmet 2001

call it what you like, I call it heaven!;)

[stlbarb]

Sammiche is OK in my book...
This is off Liuzza's page...

B BQ Shrimp Po boy - $12.95
"There's another po boy that's become the talk of the Faubourg St. John. The B BQ Shrimp at Liuzza's By the Track which...is neither a typical po boy or B BQ Shrimp rendition...This is the kind of po boy to cross town for." -Gourmet 2001

call it what you like, I call it heaven!;)

i know i didnt pay that much for one. i think they're selling halves at the window much cheaper.
but that it - not a typical po boy - i guess i'll have to explain to them what it is they're serving. :rolleyes:

yes, yummy, messy, heaven.

[pokerchick66]

i guess i'll have to explain to them what it is they're serving. :rolleyes:



a shrimp poboy. ;)

[stlbarb]

a shrimp poboy. ;)

so then anything with bread around it is a po'boy?

[pokerchick66]

so then anything with bread around it is a po'boy?

Si, senorita! :p

[tvengineer]

so then anything with bread around it is a po'boy?

If it's french bread then yes , pretty much french bread = po'boy

[stlbarb]

If it's french bread then yes , pretty much french bread = po'boy

even if the french bread comes from an italian bakery? ;) :D

[luvdancin]

even if the french bread comes from an italian bakery? ;) :D

splitting hairs, splitting hairs...

[Festnfreida]

Deannies is pretty close too ... we were repeat offenders there last year

Deanie's has always served me well too and it's cool to be able to eat at the bar solo. I didn't realize it was so close until just lately. But when I go, I'll be walking on Canal.

I'm anxious to try Coop's Place for the 1st time. Been reading some great things about their rabbit jambalya (you know, that rice dish) on Yelp.

And I want to thank whoever posted about the croissant bakery on Ursalines. That's another must-try for me this year.

Gotta figure how to take the bus from Canal to French Market area on Decatur.

Does anyone know about the price range at Drago's? Their online menu doesn't show them. Can I not afford it because I'm asking?

[tvengineer]

The topic of what constitutes "good" french bread could take up the whole forum.
much debate goes on around here about that subject .
now most of the bakeries have italian or german names, yet the make some of the best french bread

[tvengineer]

Deanie's has always served me well too and it's cool to be able to eat at the bar solo. I didn't realize it was so close until just lately. But when I go, I'll be walking on Canal.

I'm anxious to try Coop's Place for the 1st time. Been reading some great things about their rabbit jambalya (you know, that rice dish) on Yelp.

And I want to thank whoever posted about the croissant bakery on Ursalines. That's another must-try for me this year.

Gotta figure how to take the bus from Canal to French Market area on Decatur.

Does anyone know about the price range at Drago's? Their online menu doesn't show them. Can I not afford it because I'm asking?

Medium pricced resturaunt.. entres in the 20 - 30 dollar range. dinner for 2 with all the accompanying for around $100

[pokerchick66]

Man, all this talk of poboys is making me hungry. I'm having a grilled chicken grinder for dinner.

;)

[Maggalicious]

One of my favorite foods is their daily Ravioli specials. Yum, yum!

[jolie]

[QUOTE=Festnfreida;146896]

Gotta figure how to take the bus from Canal to French Market area on Decatur.

QUOTE]

There is a "Riverfront" Streetcar line that runs the river from The Convention Center to Esplanade with 10 stops along the way.... very nice ride, you can get on at the foot of Canal

[Maggalicious]

I heard Johnny's has limited hours. I hope they extend them for JF. I love the roast beef po-boys....

[Maggalicious]

I think I'm mostly gonna eat in my hood for fest so I'll be at or getting takeout at some of these: Praline Connection, La Peniche, Lazizza's, Verdi Mart, Croissant D'or, Angeli's, Fiorella's.

Terry, Palace Cafe is just around the corner from the HI on Canal. If they can't seat you right away, you can likely get a seat at the bar. Also Acme Oyster House is just down Royal and then left on Iberville. Also in the area is REd Fish Grill-one block over on Bourbon.

I LOVE Verdi Mart. I'll be in that hood too...my favorite side of the Quarter. Have fridge so will definitely stock up at the Verdi. Croissant D'or is another favorite. Have you ever been to Irene's? They don't take ressies, but are phenenomenal. I have the best soft shell crab there ever....fancy Italian.

[Maggalicious]

We always have to hit Mulatte's one night and of course fairgrounds food :)

My husband worked at Mulate's as a manager for several years. Good place to try gator.

[Festnfreida]

Medium pricced resturaunt.. entres in the 20 - 30 dollar range. dinner for 2 with all the accompanying for around $100

Thanks for the info. I might be able to do something "light" for lunch. Lunch usually works best for me anyway, if they serve late enough. Some places in NOLA such as Mr B's serve lunches up until 3 or 4 o'clock. Now I wonder if they have a senior discount...just kidding.

[festfreak]

Glad you asked. I was just wondering the same thing today, esp re my first meal. My flight gets into N.O. on the 22nd at 11:30am. By the time I get to the Royal Hol Inn it will be past my normal eating time, so I know I will be hungry, and needing to find someplace near hotel. As this is my first time staying in the quarter, any suggestions would be appreciated. I know the hotel is possibly an option, but have no idea what that would be like.

At the Fest, I always plan on having some things I have not had before, as well as my favorites, and getting feedback from fellow diners as to what they are enjoying.

My favorite place in the FQ for a quickie meal or a late night snack is Coop's on Decatur...its a little dive bar that has some killer food...order the jambalaya supreme (has rabbit, etc.) and get your significant other to order the seafood gumbo (xtra seafood)...trade bowls back and forth until finished (repeat as necessary)...mmmmm.

[ohio]

Sammiche is OK in my book...
This is off Liuzza's page...

B BQ Shrimp Po boy - $12.95
"There's another po boy that's become the talk of the Faubourg St. John. The B BQ Shrimp at Liuzza's By the Track which...is neither a typical po boy or B BQ Shrimp rendition...This is the kind of po boy to cross town for." -Gourmet 2001

call it what you like, I call it heaven!;)
Amazingly they sell them during fest days. Though not really an authentic bbq shrimp, they ain't bad at all!

[ohio]

My favorite place in the FQ for a quickie meal or a late night snack is Coop's on Decatur...its a little dive bar that has some killer food...order the jambalaya supreme (has rabbit, etc.) and get your significant other to order the seafood gumbo (xtra seafood)...trade bowls back and forth until finished (repeat as necessary)...mmmmm.
Hey Freak! Yeah, their gumbo is loaded! I'll have to try the jamba.

[Maggalicious]

If you haven't done it before, I highly recommend the Tujage's creole expereince. They have a fixed family style menu...their brisket is to die for. I used to have the recipe. Can't find it again. They also have a walk-in bar with incredible Bloody Mary's. I love doing the NOLA Bloody Mary tour.

Also if you don't have room service and you end up so hung over from shots one day, you can call St. Ann’s Deli - 800 Dauphine ($) -delivery - 529-4421.

[Maggalicious]

Ok. If you had one restaurant to choose from with $$ being no object to visit whilst in NO, what would you suggest?

(and I eat just about anything)

Why Antoine's of course. You know on the opposite side of Antoine's on Royal is a large window which shows you the entire Antoine's wine cellar. Of course it is reputed to be haunted :p

[Maggalicious]

Thanks for the suggestion Jenn. Anyone else have any?

Mr. B's Bistro is a great experience. Emeril's sitting at the Chef's bar doesn't suck either.

[Maggalicious]

If it's french bread then yes , pretty much french bread = po'boy

Actually po-boy bread is more like cuban bread. Lighter than french.

[Orleansnj]

So does that mean you'll be joining us at Drago's for Malcolm's bday dinner? :)

that could happen - how fun !

[Maggalicious]

Deanie's has always served me well too and it's cool to be able to eat at the bar solo. I didn't realize it was so close until just lately. But when I go, I'll be walking on Canal.

I'm anxious to try Coop's Place for the 1st time. Been reading some great things about their rabbit jambalya (you know, that rice dish) on Yelp.

And I want to thank whoever posted about the croissant bakery on Ursalines. That's another must-try for me this year.

Gotta figure how to take the bus from Canal to French Market area on Decatur.

Does anyone know about the price range at Drago's? Their online menu doesn't show them. Can I not afford it because I'm asking?

Everything at Coops is good. Get some andouille sausages and red beans.

Croissant D'Or on Ursulines is great. Open early too, if you're out late/early enough.

You don't need to take a bus to the French Market...well where on Canal are you, near the CBD? Walk down to the River and catch the Riverfront street car to get to the market. It's not a bad walk either.

[mightyradgumbo]

Everything at Coops is good. Get some andouille sausages and red beans.

Croissant D'Or on Ursulines is great. Open early too, if you're out late/early enough.

You don't need to take a bus to the French Market...well where on Canal are you, near the CBD? Walk down to the River and catch the Riverfront street car to get to the market. It's not a bad walk either.

Hey Maggs...notice your email addy in your sig line...just a word of caution if you ain't heard it (if so I will shut up :D ) the bots will get your addy if it is in true form and spam the he double hockey sticks out of you

[Festnfreida]

Everything at Coops is good. Get some andouille sausages and red beans.

Croissant D'Or on Ursulines is great. Open early too, if you're out late/early enough.

You don't need to take a bus to the French Market...well where on Canal are you, near the CBD? Walk down to the River and catch the Riverfront street car to get to the market. It's not a bad walk either.

Thanks Maggie. I'm at the Holiday Inn on Royal just off Canal. There is a Canal car that turns onto the riverfront tracks but I'm not sure how much of a walk from the French Market stop. Problem is, although I've walked to French Market many times and then some, I'm not walking anywhere so good nowdays. So instead, I'm enjoying the challange of getting around it. :)

[pokerchick66]

that could happen - how fun !

Fantastic! I think Bluedog and mamaroux may join us, too. I am getting so excited . . . woohooo! :p

[pokerchick66]

Hey Maggs...notice your email addy in your sig line...just a word of caution if you ain't heard it (if so I will shut up :D ) the bots will get your addy if it is in true form and spam the he double hockey sticks out of you

You have mail. :)

[Festnfreida]

I heard Johnny's has limited hours. I hope they extend them for JF. I love the roast beef po-boys....

I read somewhere today they close at 3pm! I knew it was early but I had 4pm in my brain for some reason. Course, that was then...

Are you bringing your family to Jazzfest? :)

[Phatpapa]

You have mail. :)

You do too

[mightyradgumbo]

You have mail. :)

backatcha chipchopchick

[Maggalicious]

Thanks will fix

[Maggalicious]

Once you get off the Riverfront street car at the French Market, it's hardly a walk at all.

[Maggalicious]

yep all 3 kiddos.

[pokerchick66]

You do too

Tag.

[pokerchick66]

backatcha chipchopchick

Tag.

[BillericayDicky]

Do you have my email?
No, don't have it.

[pokerchick66]

No, don't have it.

Well, you really need to email me. monica7966 at yahoo dot com.

lol, I have a list already! :D

[Festnfreida]

Once you get off the Riverfront street car at the French Market, it's hardly a walk at all.

Thanks Maggie, that's good news. Glad to hear you're bringing the family back to Fest this year also. It will be a pleasure if I run into you at some point. :)

[BillericayDicky]

Well, you really need to email me. monica7966 at yahoo dot com.

lol, I have a list already! :D

You have mail.

[almarco]

Well, you really need to email me. monica7966 at yahoo dot com.

lol, I have a list already! :D

hit list?

[BillericayDicky]

hit list?

Be careful, you could be first in line;)

[pokerchick66]

You have mail.

So do you. ;)

[Muffaletta Diver]

Maybe we should post a thread with a sticky just for e-mail notification purposes?

[almarco]

Be careful, you could be first in line;)

im always first in line , and in this case not always a good thing...

[pokerchick66]

Be careful, you could be first in line;)

lmao! :)

[Maggalicious]

Thanks Maggie, that's good news. Glad to hear you're bringing the family back to Fest this year also. It will be a pleasure if I run into you at some point. :)

And you Frieda. Hey I played Frieda the girl in Peanuts who always had the cat over her shoulder with the curly hair while in Jr. High. Whew long sentence.

[Blitzzzzz]

Bumpin for the Hungry!:cool:

[Festnfreida]

And you Frieda. Hey I played Frieda the girl in Peanuts who always had the cat over her shoulder with the curly hair while in Jr. High. Whew long sentence.

What a co-incidence! I now have curly hair, two cats that are real characters and lots of peanuts on my shoulders...well actually upper arms. :) Yeah I know, that was bad.

[Festnfreida]

Once you get off the Riverfront street car at the French Market, it's hardly a walk at all.

Say Maggie, how 'bout going to Frenchmen St on the streetcar to the end of the line at a relatively early hour. Would that be dark & scarey or somewhat populated and well-lit? (Prolly just asked you something you can't answer but I had to try:))