Breakfast in the french quarter

[Nipsey Russell]

We stay at the Bourbon Orleans..want to know of any good places to eat breakfast in the quarter. we loved La Madelines but it's not reopening :(

[chill9]

We stay at the Bourbon Orleans..want to know of any good places to eat breakfast in the quarter. we loved La Madelines but it's not reopening :(

Petunia's (817 St. Louis Street New Orleans, La) is real nice. I think they open around 8, might be a line during fest.
Mrs. Chill and I also like Cafe Beignet (334-B Royal Street or Bourbon) for a quick breakfast, also open at 8. The one on Royale has a nice outdoor patio.

[ac_deadhead]

we always enjoy the orleans cafe on the corner of decatur and iberville... great bloody's as well!!! :p

[Muffaletta Diver]

Petunia's as previously mentioned, and the Old Coffee Pot is good as well.

[pokerchick66]

We stay at the Bourbon Orleans..want to know of any good places to eat breakfast in the quarter. we loved La Madelines but it's not reopening :(

The Old Coffee Pot on St. Peter. I highly recommend the Eggs Sardou. : )

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/r_display.asp?restid=1775

[Jada]

Petunia's (817 St. Louis Street New Orleans, La) is real nice. I think they open around 8, might be a line during fest.
Mrs. Chill and I also like Cafe Beignet (334-B Royal Street or Bourbon) for a quick breakfast, also open at 8. The one on Royale has a nice outdoor patio.

I love Petunia's...Just ate there over St. Paddy's weekend. Yum!

Another good place is The Coffee Pot on St. Peter. Service is lacking but the food is good.

Clover Grill for good greasy diner/hangover food. :)

[Belle]

The Old Coffee Pot on St. Peter. I highly recommend the Eggs Sardou. : )

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/r_display.asp?restid=1775


No trip to New Orleans is complete without the Old Coffee Pots Eggs Sardou, outstanding Calas and a conversation with Pearl. A breakfast to be savored..the service is always wonderful..slightly slow at times but such an amazing place.

[linza22]

No trip to New Orleans is complete without the Old Coffee Pots Eggs Sardou, outstanding Calas and a conversation with Pearl. A breakfast to be savored..the service is always wonderful..slightly slow at times but such an amazing place.

i have a question about the coffee pot....years ago i had dinner there and was quite surprised when there was a $10.00 festival fee added to my check. i did not like the suprise at the end of the meal....and that particular night...service sucked. i'd like to give it another chance for breakfast though.

[Belle]

i have a question about the coffee pot....years ago i had dinner there and was quite surprised when there was a $10.00 festival fee added to my check. i did not like the suprise at the end of the meal....and that particular night...service sucked. i'd like to give it another chance for breakfast though.

Sorry that happened to ya sista:( Doesn't happen for breakfast but I do hear for dinner they will just about make ya anything that is not even on the menu if ya ask.

A hint for breakfast...be there in the first 30 minutes or so cause that line sure get long!!! But the Eggs Sardou is worth the wait in my mind!

Side note to ya linza...Sure looking forward to meeting you sweets.

[bird33]

Here is my fearsome Foursome-

1) the Coffee Pot, no further explanation neeeded

2) Cafe Du Mond- have to go once for Beignets and Coffee

3) The Palace Cafe- I usually stay away from the Brennan's empire, but their Jazz brunch is heavenly and right on the way to the fairgrounds from the Quarter, good on a day when you are beaten up and need a little pampering and a Bloody mary served by a tuxedoed waiter, I get crabmeant cheesecake, bananas foster for breakfast, and some nice easy jazz warm up before the Fairgrounds! Call ahead and make sure they are open, I forget which day but I went last year and they were closed

4) Mother's is an experience like no other!

[Staxsun]

We stay at the Bourbon Orleans..want to know of any good places to eat breakfast in the quarter. we loved La Madelines but it's not reopening :(

Good to see ya back here. It's been a while. Others have good suggestions for breakfast. If you want quick and not fancy, I like Mena's on Chartres. The Orleans Cafe that someone mentioned is good and close to there.

[Zydekitten]

Clover Grill (or Clever Girl, as it's often referred to locally) - they have the fluffiest omelets!!! They mix them in a shake blender . . .

:D

[linza22]

Sorry that happened to ya sista:( Doesn't happen for breakfast but I do hear for dinner they will just about make ya anything that is not even on the menu if ya ask.

A hint for breakfast...be there in the first 30 minutes or so cause that line sure get long!!! But the Eggs Sardou is worth the wait in my mind!

Side note to ya linza...Sure looking forward to meeting you sweets.

me too! me too! man, it is coming up fast. i went into panic mode last night!

[Chas_P]

The Palace Cafe- I usually stay away from the Brennan's empire, but their Jazz brunch is heavenly and right on the way to the fairgrounds from the Quarter, good on a day when you are beaten up and need a little pampering and a Bloody mary served by a tuxedoed waiter, I get crabmeant cheesecake, bananas foster for breakfast, and some nice easy jazz warm up before the Fairgrounds! Call ahead and make sure they are open, I forget which day but I went last year and they were closed


Another good brunch is at Mr. B's that is only on Sunday. We're already looking to start the first Sunday with a sazerac and some Grillades and Grits.

The only problem is that it starts at 11:00 and have to make for the Wetland Allstars at 2:00. A MUST SEE set!

[linza22]

Another good brunch is at Mr. B's that is only on Sunday. We're already looking to start the first Sunday with a sazerac and some Grillades and Grits.

The only problem is that it starts at 11:00 and have to make for the Wetland Allstars at 2:00. A MUST SEE set!

what is sazerac and what is grillades?

[mangoon]

I dont think its starts till 11, but the buffet brunch at the Court of Two Sisters is pretty awsome.

[Chas_P]

what is sazerac and what is grillades?

Sazerac:

"This is the quintessential New Orleans cocktail. There are those who say this is the first cocktail, period. There's a lot of dispute over this, but it's certainly the first to appear in New Orleans, which has been acknowledged by many as the home of the cocktail."

Here's how you make one.

1 teaspoon of simple syrup (or 1 sugar cube or 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar)
3 - 4 dashes Peychaud's bitters
2 ounces rye whiskey (most New Orleans bars use Old Overholt)
1/4 teaspoon Herbsaint, a New Orleans brand of anise liqueur
(You may use Pernod, or some other pastis or absinthe substitute)
Strip of lemon peel

As for the grillades: If it's true to form, it's made with veal, cut into small squares and served in a gravy/sauce along with peppers, onions and celery.

[pokerchick66]

what is sazerac and what is grillades?

Grillades (pronounced GREE-yahds) are made with Round Steak, of Beef or Veal, although you could use pork, cooked in a delicious cajun gravy. Usually served with grits. Here's a picture and a recipe:

http://www.nolacuisine.com/2005/09/17/grillades-grits-recipe/

[Chas_P]

Grillades (pronounced GREE-yahds) are made with Round Steak, of Beef or Veal, although you could use pork, cooked in a delicious cajun gravy. Usually served with grits. Here's a picture and a recipe:

http://www.nolacuisine.com/2005/09/17/grillades-grits-recipe/

Yeah, rich food and hard liquor. Not sure if that's the best way to start a JF day. :eek:

[linza22]

whew! yummy! thanks y'all!

[Rossvegas]

Here's my tip: If you're anywhere near the Casino (in the CBD, edge of the Quarter), their breakfast brunch is a killer. Tons of food, no waiting, a reasonable price and you're in and out as fast as you want! It may not be Mothers (hell, what is?), but you'll have enough food in your belly to last until you make it to the Soft Shell Crab Poboy stand at the Fest....

[Muffaletta Diver]

Yeah, rich food and hard liquor. Not sure if that's the best way to start a JF day. :eek:

I wasn't aware there was any other way TO start a JF day. :D

[sophisticated sissy]

Here is my fearsome Foursome-

3) The Palace Cafe-

need a little pampering and a Bloody mary served by a tuxedoed waiter, I get crabmeant cheesecake, bananas foster for breakfast, and some nice easy jazz warm up before the Fairgrounds!




Oh, shut up, willya!?!:p :) Your posts makes me think maybe I am overdue for the pampering you describe!

[Orleansnj]

Elizabeth's in bywater is a fantastic choice.....hands down. They have praline pecan bacon.... seriously - how can you go wrong at a place like that ? Lol. Mothers and all of the other places listed so far in the thread are also fantastic.

[Muffaletta Diver]

Elizabeth's is my fave for brecky, but a hike from the FQ. Distance no object, I also like Camellia Grille and La Madeline at the bend...

[Jada]

Elizabeth's in bywater is a fantastic choice.....hands down. They have praline pecan bacon.... seriously - how can you go wrong at a place like that ?

Elizabeth's is amazing.

Also, I like the Bluebird Cafe. It's on Prytania, Uptown.

[Jada]

We stay at the Bourbon Orleans..want to know of any good places to eat breakfast in the quarter. we loved La Madelines but it's not reopening :(

There is a La Madelines on Carrollton. I think someone mentioned it on here. Just take the streecar...

[bobatude]

THE COFFEE POT 714 ST. PETER ST BETWEEN BOURBON AND ROYAL JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE BOURBON ORLEANS. ASK FOR WILMINA.

JOHNNY POOR BOYS 511 ST. LOUIS BETWEEN CHARTERS AND DECATUR

AND DONT FORGET DIRECTLY ACROSS THE ST. FROM THE BOURBON ORLEANS IS THE "ORLEANS GRAPEVINE WINE BAR AND BISTRO , EXCELLENT FOR DINNER, DONT PASS THIS ONE BY

[bobatude]

I GO TO THE COFFEE POT EVERY YEAR FOR TEN YRS DURING JAZZ FEST AND HAVE NEVER BEEN CHARGE A FEST CHARGE THAT ONE OF THE EARLIER THREADS SUGGESTED

[Muffaletta Diver]

For those who just want a light breakfast, maybe coffee or tea and a pastry, Royal Blend Coffee and Tea House is a nice, relaxing place to take in your morning. The shop is at the very back of a pretty courtyard and they have courtyard seating as well as indoor tables. For those of you into espresso drinks, chai, etc, it is a nice local shop. It's on Royal (surprise!) between Toulose and St. Peter, I believe.

[VWGal]

For those who just want a light breakfast, maybe coffee or tea and a pastry, Royal Blend Coffee and Tea House is a nice, relaxing place to take in your morning. The shop is at the very back of a pretty courtyard and they have courtyard seating as well as indoor tables. For those of you into espresso drinks, chai, etc, it is a nice local shop. It's on Royal (surprise!) between Toulose and St. Peter, I believe.

Oh no, don't go there. The food is awful, the sun never shines in the courtyard, there's nothing to read there, and it's just so darn noisy! ;)

[stlbarb]

Oh no, don't go there. The food is awful, the sun never shines in the courtyard, there's nothing to read there, and it's just so darn noisy! ;)

what's wrong with a lucky dog and a coke/pepsi for breakfast?

[linza22]

I GO TO THE COFFEE POT EVERY YEAR FOR TEN YRS DURING JAZZ FEST AND HAVE NEVER BEEN CHARGE A FEST CHARGE THAT ONE OF THE EARLIER THREADS SUGGESTED

ok..now i feel like a real loser. did i just have sucker written on my forehead?

[linza22]

what's wrong with a lucky dog and a coke/pepsi for breakfast?


as long as there's peanuts in that cola....

[pokerchick66]

ok..now i feel like a real loser. did i just have sucker written on my forehead?

Barb's sharpie strikes again. ;)

[linza22]

Barb's sharpie strikes again. ;)

hahahaha!!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Here's my tip: If you're anywhere near the Casino (in the CBD, edge of the Quarter), their breakfast brunch is a killer. Tons of food, no waiting, a reasonable price and you're in and out as fast as you want! It may not be Mothers (hell, what is?), but you'll have enough food in your belly to last until you make it to the Soft Shell Crab Poboy stand at the Fest....

YYR Ross the food at the Casino is really good any time of day and there has been no waiting any time I have been there during fest...highly recommend it

[PaulC]

the howard johnson's are right!!!!!!!!!!

and if i may join the chorus of chill,.. ta' diver,.. and jada,.. petunia's serves up a mighty fine breakfast and deserves top billin'... a lil' too formal and time consumin' for our fest mornin's though,.. unless ya' hit the pillow early the night before.......

personally,.. always try to sleep as late as possible durin' daze of fest.... pry the eyes open @ 10,.. hit the shower,.. flavor a bottle of water with vitamin b's,.. refill the tequila golden honey pots,.. make sure the clutch cargo kit is ready for anotha' day,.. and motor ova' to the fairgrounds by 11... then the real fun begins...

upon reachin' those hallowed grounds the daily brunch threesome must commence with that golden crispy fried eggplant covered in that heavenly crawfish sauce... the two other starter choices change with the mood,.. but i have found no betta' way to start the day than the aforementioned plant of egg at the fest itself.......

petunia's is saved for days in between and travel days.... we always save time for that last great taste on those otherwise very sad travel days...

[Terry]

Here is my fearsome Foursome-

1) the Coffee Pot, no further explanation neeeded

2) Cafe Du Mond- have to go once for Beignets and Coffee

3) The Palace Cafe- I usually stay away from the Brennan's empire, but their Jazz brunch is heavenly and right on the way to the fairgrounds from the Quarter, good on a day when you are beaten up and need a little pampering and a Bloody mary served by a tuxedoed waiter, I get crabmeant cheesecake, bananas foster for breakfast, and some nice easy jazz warm up before the Fairgrounds! Call ahead and make sure they are open, I forget which day but I went last year and they were closed

4) Mother's is an experience like no other!

For early birds like myself, Mother's, tho not in Qtr opens early, and I think Clover Grill is 7/24

I've also enjoyed breakfast at Harrah's, agiain not in Qtr but close.

[linza22]

the howard johnson's are right!!!!!!!!!!

and if i may join the chorus of chill,.. ta' diver,.. and jada,.. petunia's serves up a mighty fine breakfast and deserves top billin'... a lil' too formal and time consumin' for our fest mornin's though,.. unless ya' hit the pillow early the night before.......

personally,.. always try to sleep as late as possible durin' daze of fest.... pry the eyes open @ 10,.. hit the shower,.. flavor a bottle of water with vitamin b's,.. refill the tequila golden honey pots,.. make sure the clutch cargo kit is ready for anotha' day,.. and motor ova' to the fairgrounds by 11... then the real fun begins...

upon reachin' those hallowed grounds the daily brunch threesome must commence with that golden crispy fried eggplant covered in that heavenly crawfish sauce... the two other starter choices change with the mood,.. but i have found no betta' way to start the day than the aforementioned plant of egg at the fest itself.......

petunia's is saved for days in between and travel days.... we always save time for that last great taste on those otherwise very sad travel days...

hey, speakin' of B's, i've been experimenting with a little concotion of vitamin e and b. i take these, with tons of water before i dink, and i swear, it helps....i don't know why, but i feel better in the morning.

[mightyradgumbo]

hey, speakin' of B's, i've been experimenting with a little concotion of vitamin e and b. i take these, with tons of water before i dink, and i swear, it helps....i don't know why, but i feel better in the morning.

because you are hydrating with H2O primarily...that is the key-hydration...I find that gatorade or an equivelent sports drink and a couple of advil/alleve prior to crashing helps the recovery process...most of the time I am too slurged to remember though...you would think that damn priestboy would remember for me lol

[festivalgirl]

hey, speakin' of B's, i've been experimenting with a little concotion of vitamin e and b. i take these, with tons of water before i dink, and i swear, it helps....i don't know why, but i feel better in the morning.

add in an alka seltzer before you crash and all its good!! vitamin c for me in the am ... coffee!!! strong and black (like my men ... don't tell festivalboy! ;))

[mightyradgumbo]

add in an alka seltzer before you crash and all its good!! vitamin c for me in the am ... coffee!!! strong and black (like my men ... don't tell festivalboy! ;))

Bwwahhahahaha....saw a t-shirt once that said I like my women like I like my coffee...ground up and in the freezer.../crickets chirping/ no? not funny? I thought it to be humorous

[pokerchick66]

Bwwahhahahaha....saw a t-shirt once that said I like my women like I like my coffee...ground up and in the freezer.../crickets chirping/ no? not funny? I thought it to be humorous

tumbleweeds . . .

;)

[festivalgirl]

Bwwahhahahaha....saw a t-shirt once that said I like my women like I like my coffee...ground up and in the freezer.../crickets chirping/ no? not funny? I thought it to be humorous

You're single, right!?! :rolleyes:

Just kidding. You know I luv ya. :D [insert ny-boston joke here]

[stlbarb]

because you are hydrating with H2O primarily...that is the key-hydration...I find that gatorade or an equivelent sports drink and a couple of advil/alleve prior to crashing helps the recovery process...most of the time I am too slurged to remember though...you would think that damn priestboy would remember for me lol

a guy goes to the doctor because he hasnt been feeling 100%. doc checks him out, gives him a jar of pills and tells him to take one, 6 times a day, with a full glass of water.
guy asks the doc 'whats wrong with me?'. doc replies, 'you dont drink enough water'.



hair of the dog always seems to work for me - which also worries me.

[tabasco]

Not much of a breakfast person but found this place by accident, by the line out the door!
According to my better half, the croissants were to die for!?

Croissant d'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines Ave

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/IL0VEBEER/CopyofJazzfest07Carlys6th039.jpg

[funkkjunkie]

I've heard of that, linz. always heard b12 or bcomplex was good before and after.

[tabasco]

a guy goes to the doctor because he hasnt been feeling 100%. doc checks him out, gives him a jar of pills and tells him to take one, 6 times a day, with a full glass of water.
guy asks the doc 'whats wrong with me?'. doc replies, 'you dont drink enough water'.

hair of the dog always seems to work for me - which also worries me.

Did I just post on the wrong thread??
No............its just dddddddddddrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiffffffffttttttttiiiiii nnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg.:)

[Phatpapa]

Bwwahhahahaha....saw a t-shirt once that said I like my women like I like my coffee...ground up and in the freezer.../crickets chirping/ no? not funny? I thought it to be humorous

ROFLMAO, MRG very, very, funny indeed.

[got_sauce]

Petunias for Pain Perdu with a side of boudin.

[Orleansnj]

Not much of a breakfast person but found this place by accident, by the line out the door!
According to my better half, the croissants were to die for!?

Croissant d'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines Ave

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/IL0VEBEER/CopyofJazzfest07Carlys6th039.jpg

that is SOOOOOOOOOOO true. Seriously, just like france - but better. Serious croissants - and other goodies too !

it's 10:30 here and I'm sipping on a mediocre cup of coffee and I ate yogurt for breakfast this morning.... a croissant would have been much, much better....

[Moon]

While those days are long gone, once upon a time after a day of rich, calorie laden, high sodium content Fest food, I used to enjoy a breakfast type meal before going out at night. Poppy's, the aforementioned Clover Grill and Old Coffee Pot are all excellent choices. There's also a small place in the Quarter that served a red bean omelet that was really swinging. I can't think of the name at the moment though.

[pokerchick66]

it's 10:30 here and I'm sipping on a mediocre cup of coffee and I ate yogurt for breakfast this morning.... a croissant would have been much, much better....

Yea, I've started my crunch month diet too, OJ. Bought a bunch of salad and yogurt and fresh fruit and vegetables last night. Now I get to O.D. on it all.

I just had a coffee and an apple. Yay! :rolleyes:

[ibjamn]

Yea, I've started my crunch month diet too, OJ. Bought a bunch of salad and yogurt and fresh fruit and vegetables last night. Now I get to O.D. on it all.

I just had a coffee and an apple. Yay! :rolleyes:

For some reason I thought I could lose 75# in one month, so I am on the salad/yogurt diet too. ;)

[pokerchick66]

For some reason I thought I could lose 75# in one month, so I am on the salad/yogurt diet too. ;)

ROFLMAO! Hey, two years ago I did manage to lose 20 lbs. in one month before fest but I am NO WHERE NEAR that ambitious this time. I'll be happy to lose a good solid five, lol. :D

[csoul]

ROFLMAO! Hey, two years ago I did manage to lose 20 lbs. in one month before fest but I am NO WHERE NEAR that ambitious this time. I'll be happy to lose a good solid five, lol. :D

My goal is 10........but I'm interested in how u lost 20 in one month. I might give it a shot..........aslong as there's no diet or exercise involved ;)

[nolanatalie]

20 pounds in one month with no diet or exercise

have a baby!

[csoul]

20 pounds in one month with no diet or exercise

have a baby!

Um, no thanks. I'd rather be fat. Not that I don't adore my baby souls.....I really do......I've just been there & done that.
I DO hope your mama & daddy are enjoying every minute with you, though, NN! You will be grown & gone before they know it!!!

[pokerchick66]

My goal is 10........but I'm interested in how u lost 20 in one month. I might give it a shot..........aslong as there's no diet or exercise involved ;)

Seriously, I had good motivation. The first year I was on this bored I was so excited about actually meeting all these characters in person. So I religiously exercised (aerobics, abs of steel) every day except Sunday, I think. I ate salad almost EVERY NIGHT and brussel sprouts every Thursday night. I think lunch would be leftovers from whatever I cooked chicklet the night before. And I always ate a piece of fruit (mostly apples) and coffee for breakfast.

Oh yea, the salads would either have grilled chicken or grilled shrimp in them.

[csoul]

Seriously, I had good motivation. The first year I was on this bored I was so excited about actually meeting all these characters in person. So I religiously exercised (aerobics, abs of steel) every day except Sunday, I think. I ate salad almost EVERY NIGHT and brussel sprouts every Thursday night. I think lunch would be leftovers from whatever I cooked chicklet the night before. And I always ate a piece of fruit (mostly apples) and coffee for breakfast.

Oh yea, the salads would either have grilled chicken or grilled shrimp in them.

Hm....I'm right there on the diet, but that exercising every day. Just can't make that commitment. I hear ya' about meeting folks from the board in person. Last year was really the first year I could muster up the courage to actually introduce myself to anyone. Too funny. Probably the most accepting group of people on the planet, but still it's intimidating, hunh?

[pokerchick66]

Hm....I'm right there on the diet, but that exercising every day. Just can't make that commitment.

Yea, it was hard but my motivation made me stick it out. I didn't veer off of it at all. And no, you definitely can't keep up that pace for anything long term. That's why I always fail on my diets; I just get so tired of the pace and get burnt out and end up saying f it. :D

I hear ya' about meeting folks from the board in person. Last year was really the first year I could muster up the courage to actually introduce myself to anyone. Too funny. Probably the most accepting group of people on the planet, but still it's intimidating, hunh?

And I am so glad you did work up the courage, my csoul sista! Wish I could have spent more time with you, too. And yes, the threadheads are the most accepting, loving, big-hearted group of people ever! lol, some of them are almost like family now. :p

[stlbarb]

While those days are long gone, once upon a time after a day of rich, calorie laden, high sodium content Fest food, I used to enjoy a breakfast type meal before going out at night. Poppy's, the aforementioned Clover Grill and Old Coffee Pot are all excellent choices. There's also a small place in the Quarter that served a red bean omelet that was really swinging. I can't think of the name at the moment though.
the Tally Ho had some interesting omelets, was it there? are they still around?
sadly, Poppy's is closed.

[csoul]

Yea, it was hard but my motivation made me stick it out. I didn't veer off of it at all. And no, you definitely can't keep up that pace for anything long term. That's why I always fail on my diets; I just get so tired of the pace and get burnt out and end up saying f it. :D



And I am so glad you did work up the courage, my csoul sista! Wish I could have spent more time with you, too. And yes, the threadheads are the most accepting, loving, big-hearted group of people ever! lol, some of them are almost like family now. :p

I hate to beat the dead horse, but wasn't it you that went to Steely Dan? Yeah, you shoulda' drug us along. :) But you'll be there for Buffett this year, right? I'm planning on that one.

[stlbarb]

For some reason I thought I could lose 75# in one month, so I am on the salad/yogurt diet too. ;)

you can easily lose 2 pounds per day, no wait, that's 2 pounds per week.
5 pounds would probably give me 3 more pair of shorts that re-fit.

[Moon]

I think that's it. Thanks.

PC: A healthy way to drop a few lbs. quick is to cut out fried food, dairy, and sweets.

[stlbarb]

My goal is 10........but I'm interested in how u lost 20 in one month. I might give it a shot..........aslong as there's no diet or exercise involved ;)

Southbeach. but you do have to stick to it for the first 2 weeks. once you kick your body's sugar/carb addiction, its pretty easy to stick to.
it works. but if you start eating potatoes and rice and other crap on a regular basis, you gain it all back. i'm exhibit A.

[brooklyngal]

I dont think its starts till 11, but the buffet brunch at the Court of Two Sisters is pretty awsome.

YYR! Talk about a wonderful meal served by tuxedoed waiters. The setting is so beautiful on the patio too. A must do at least once.

[pokerchick66]

I hate to beat the dead horse, but wasn't it you that went to Steely Dan? Yeah, you shoulda' drug us along. :) But you'll be there for Buffett this year, right? I'm planning on that one.

Yayyy, I'm gonna drag you to Buffett with me! Buffett is great at fest. I was so happy watching him and he is soooo infectious! Gumbo and I had a blast that year. Buffett really has a good time up there and you can tell he's happy to be there and he makes you feel the same way. Love him. :)

And yes, I did see Steely Dan. Great show.

[pokerchick66]

I think that's it. Thanks.

PC: A healthy way to drop a few lbs. quick is to cut out fried food, dairy, and sweets.

Yes, fried food is my weakness. Hey, I'm from New Orleans, what do you expect? :p

[pokerchick66]

Southbeach. but you do have to stick to it for the first 2 weeks. once you kick your body's sugar/carb addiction, its pretty easy to stick to.
it works. but if you start eating potatoes and rice and other crap on a regular basis, you gain it all back. i'm exhibit A.

I will NEVER give up carbs. And you can't make me. ;)

[nolanatalie]

Cut out booze!

[Muffaletta Diver]

Cut out booze!

Or, more realistically, a limb. Whichever is the heaviest limb.

[almarco]

Cut out booze!

bite your tongue little one.....

[kdogg6977]

Personally, I believe that breakfast should be called after hours!! I eat my breakfast before going to bed........WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[brooklyngal]

Or, more realistically, a limb. Whichever is the heaviest limb.

Hahahahaha!

[stlbarb]

Cut out booze!

easy for you to say. i've heard you've cut way back on your alcohol consumption now that you're learning to roll over and other important stuff.


booze is a carb.

[stlbarb]

bite your tongue little one.....

she aint got no teeth to bite it with.

[sophisticated sissy]

How come Nipsey used the 'grumpy" emoticon?

[Muffaletta Diver]

How come Nipsey used the 'grumpy" emoticon?

If your mama named you Nipsey, you'd be grumpy too...

[Moon]

Yes, fried food is my weakness. Hey, I'm from New Orleans, what do you expect? :p

I hear ya baby. I'm waiting on the first cardiac episode before I give up fried fish.

[sophisticated sissy]

If your mama named you Nipsey, you'd be grumpy too...



That explains a lot.

[Muffaletta Diver]

I thought you had a virus and were lying down?

(BTW...herpes lasts a lot longer than 6-10 days) :D

[almarco]

I thought you had a virus and were lying down?

(BTW...herpes lasts a lot longer than 6-10 days) :D

Speaking from experince?

[pokerchick66]

Speaking from experince?

ROFLMAO! :p

[Muffaletta Diver]

As far as I can tell...it's pretty much like "You break it, you buy it."

I only have occasional...ahem...flareups.

[stlbarb]

As far as I can tell...it's pretty much like "You break it, you buy it."

I only have occasional...ahem...flareups.

maybe i should give out Valtrex as a lagnaippe.

[Muffaletta Diver]

It scares me that you knew the appropriate treatment...

[pokerchick66]

It scares me that you knew the appropriate treatment...

ROFLMAO! Yall gotta stop it . . . you're killing me! :p

[stlbarb]

It scares me that you knew the appropriate treatment...

i have II (fever blisters). the stuff works, but you need a script from a medical professional.

[nolanatalie]

Yes, and each dose costs about $25 and you're screwed if you don't catch it at the first tingle (I'm talking cold sores here)

[pokerchick66]

Yes, and each dose costs about $25 and you're screwed if you don't catch it at the first tingle (I'm talking cold sores here)

Uh huh. ;)

[linza22]

add in an alka seltzer before you crash and all its good!! vitamin c for me in the am ... coffee!!! strong and black (like my men ... don't tell festivalboy! ;))

oh yea! actually, here's the full regiment....only for big party nights:

vitamin b12 and vitamin e....big glass of water. eat, of course. when i get home 2 big glasses of water, one with an alka-seltzer. morning? E-mer-gen-cee, coffee and eggs. right as ra*n.

for little night....(2-3 glasses of wine) the b and e, water at the begining and at the end.

[nolanatalie]

I'm a baby! What else would I be talking about ;)

[linza22]

I've heard of that, linz. always heard b12 or bcomplex was good before and after.

it really is! i'm no doc/nurse...so i don't know why it works...but i'm amazed.

[pokerchick66]

I'm a baby! What else would I be talking about ;)

Sorry, little Nat; I thought that was your mother speaking! :D

[sophisticated sissy]

i have II (fever blisters). the stuff works, but you need a script from a medical professional.
Me, too. But that is some nasty stuff. Really hard on the liver.

[stlbarb]

Yes, and each dose costs about $25 and you're screwed if you don't catch it at the first tingle (I'm talking cold sores here)

with insurance its about $25 for 30 pills. i dont take them all the time.
when i know i'm going to be out in the sun and/or dealing with a lot of physical or mental stress, i take 1/2 a pill per day. if i get a tingle. i up it to 1 per day.
i still use lip balm with a SPF, a wear a hat to shade my face.

i have used a combo of abreva & valtrex to stop a cold sore that already started. minor sore for 2-3 days, rather than duck lip for a week.
abreva works pretty well alone, if you start using it immediately.

[Muffaletta Diver]

I think my tingles must be different from your tingles.

Are we still talking about breakfast in the FQ?

[stlbarb]

I think my tingles must be different from your tingles.

Are we still talking about breakfast in the FQ?

i'm pretty sure i've had a muffaletta for breakfast before.
goes well with beer or wine.

[pokerchick66]

I think my tingles must be different from your tingles.

Are we still talking about breakfast in the FQ?


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/Dinks/roflmao.gif

[Muffaletta Diver]

i'm pretty sure i've had a muffaletta for breakfast before.
goes well with beer or wine.

I love a good sandwiching first thing in the morning.

[stlbarb]

I love a good sandwiching first thing in the morning.

that may require tequila

[sophisticated sissy]

One morning, I saw an elephant in my pajamas. What he was doing in my pajamas, I'll never know.

[stlbarb]

One morning, I saw an elephant in my pajamas. What he was doing in my pajamas, I'll never know.

me too. then i realized i sleep in the buff. damn wrinkles.

[Muffaletta Diver]

I now pronounce this thread officially 'jacked.

Apparently, some of us cannot help ourselves. :o

Now ladies...please go back to bidding.

[nolanatalie]

with insurance its about $25 for 30 pills. i dont take them all the time.
when i know i'm going to be out in the sun and/or dealing with a lot of physical or mental stress, i take 1/2 a pill per day. if i get a tingle. i up it to 1 per day.
i still use lip balm with a SPF, a wear a hat to shade my face.

i have used a combo of abreva & valtrex to stop a cold sore that already started. minor sore for 2-3 days, rather than duck lip for a week.
abreva works pretty well alone, if you start using it immediately.

Okay, this is my mama talking, haven't had much luck with abreva, but have found topical and ingested lysine to help . . .

[csoul]

Okay, this is my mama talking, haven't had much luck with abreva, but have found topical and ingested lysine to help . . .

Releve.......expensive as hell, but worth it. It works better than anything else I've tried. The lysine helps, if you remember to take it regularly, but I always forget!

[nolanatalie]

Haven't really been impressed by Relev either!

[csoul]

Haven't really been impressed by Relev either!

Damn.....those must be some nasty blisters ya' got there, natalie!

[mfrankkk]

What's the difference between herpes and true love???

[almarco]

What's the difference between herpes and true love???

more doctors visits?

[Muffaletta Diver]

What's the difference between herpes and true love???

Herpes lasts forever...

[mfrankkk]

Yep, you got it!!!

[Muffaletta Diver]

What's the difference between love, true love and showing off?

[almarco]

What's the difference between love, true love and showing off?

your johnson extension?

[Muffaletta Diver]

What's the difference between love, true love and showing off?

Answer: Spit, swallow and gargle.

[mfrankkk]

your johnson extension?
I think that's a good one!

[mfrankkk]

Answer: Spit, swallow and gargle.

That's a good one too!

[pokerchick66]

Breakfast in the French Quarter, right?

[Muffaletta Diver]

Right, right...you had NOTHING to do with this threadjacking! ;)

[almarco]

Right, right...you had NOTHING to do with this threadjacking! ;)

muff is the rumor true that you are making a guest appearence at the vagina monolouges? ok bck to your regular thread......

[Muffaletta Diver]

I personally am in favor of a dialogue over a monologue where those are concerned. So no, I will not be attending.

[stlbarb]

What's the difference between love, true love and showing off?

you are not helping the bidding...;)

[Muffaletta Diver]

No need to worry about that any more...some lady named Rosie Palmms bid way more than any of you are willing to pay for me.

[stlbarb]

No need to worry about that any more...some lady named Rosie Palmms bid way more than any of you are willing to pay for me.

gotta hand it to her, she outbid us

[festivalgirl]

Cut out booze!

that just gives you more time to eat!

[sophisticated sissy]

Breakfast in the French Quarter, right?


Ewwww ... now I don't think so. HSV, spit, swallow, gargle ... I think I lost my appetite. I'm just going to Cafe du Monde for some coffee! :)

[LisaDFW]

I have a newbie question: is there and "original" Cafe du Mond location and if so, where might it be? It will only be my second trip to NO and we will have a car.

[rosetree]

I have a newbie question: is there and "original" Cafe du Mond location and if so, where might it be? It will only be my second trip to NO and we will have a car.

Click here Lisa....this is the original by Jackson Square...

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Cafe+Du+Monde+Coffee+Stand&fb=1&cid=0,0,11966595104138125762&near=New+Orleans,+LA&oi=manybox&ct=10&cd=1&resnum=4

[sophisticated sissy]

Hi, Lis,

CDM is at 1039 Decatur St. You know where Jackson Square is and where the mules are parked, right? It's right across the street, if you're facing the river w/ the cathedral behind you.

As for parking, there are some lots down by the French Market. You can park down there and take a nice stroll through all the vendors.


www.cafedumonde.com

[stlbarb]

I have a newbie question: is there and "original" Cafe du Mond location and if so, where might it be? It will only be my second trip to NO and we will have a car.

a true newbie would not have recognized that as a newbie question.

i also recommend the parking lots on the other side of the french market. its easiest to get to them off Elysian Fields. if you see a street spot grab it - they have these new(er) meters scattered around. you pay at it and then put the ticket in your car window. if you dont pay to park in the 1/4, it may not be a legal spot. make sure you are no where near an intersection - they will ticket & tow.
study a map before you leave, it will help. mapquest or google some directions too.
sometimes you can exit the highway but not get back on in the same spot, and lots of 1-way streets, so make sure to ask for reverse directions.

[Maggalicious]

because you are hydrating with H2O primarily...that is the key-hydration...I find that gatorade or an equivelent sports drink and a couple of advil/alleve prior to crashing helps the recovery process...most of the time I am too slurged to remember though...you would think that damn priestboy would remember for me lol

I get the Emergency packets. Fizziness you drop in water. Full of B-vitamins which get depleted when you drink. I also take Elu-Suns to beef up my natural protection to the sun.

[Maggalicious]

Croissant D'Or is yum!

[Maggalicious]

20 pounds in one month with no diet or exercise

have a baby!

I did...lol. Still have 15 lbs. of baby fat to lose. I'm going for the unsweetened cranberry juice daily and metamucil. Good clean fun.

[mightyradgumbo]

I get the Emergency packets. Fizziness you drop in water. Full of B-vitamins which get depleted when you drink. I also take Elu-Suns to beef up my natural protection to the sun.

Yeah, not big on the fizzy stuff in the AM after drinking...one of my brothers swears by it but the B vitamin stuff sounds like it works for most people on the boreds...

[festivalgirl]

Yeah, not big on the fizzy stuff in the AM after drinking...one of my brothers swears by it but the B vitamin stuff sounds like it works for most people on the boreds...

fizzy stuff before you go to bed .... the perfect little blue packet - cold water, bi-carb and two aspirin! i'm with your bro on this one.

[mightyradgumbo]

fizzy stuff before you go to bed .... the perfect little blue packet - cold water, bi-carb and two aspirin! i'm with your bro on this one.

hmmm, thought that was what the leftover krystals were for :eek:

[stlbarb]

hmmm, thought that was what the leftover krystals were for :eek:

my uncle had a theory on why krystals/castles prevented hangovers.
your body is so busy trying to deal with what you ingested, it doesnt have time to give you a hangover.

[tabasco]

My town has a dog park, I can let him go with no leash. He just loves it.

[mamaroux]

The Old Coffee Pot on St. Peter. I highly recommend the Eggs Sardou. : )

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/r_display.asp?restid=1775

MMMMm eggs sardou. the only thing better would be eggs sardou with fried oysters, too!

[mamaroux]

Elizabeth's in bywater is a fantastic choice.....hands down. They have praline pecan bacon.... seriously - how can you go wrong at a place like that ? Lol. Mothers and all of the other places listed so far in the thread are also fantastic.

Oh yea... Elizabeth's. Now I'm dyin' over here.... ohhhh I gotta get there!

[Phatpapa]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but anyone been to Court of Two Sisters? The menu looks deelish

[jolie]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but anyone been to Court of Two Sisters? The menu looks deelish

Their Sunday brunch buffet is fabulous!!!!!

[ibjamn]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but anyone been to Court of Two Sisters? The menu looks deelish

I like their Sunday brunch too. You can purchase your tickets for the brunch online & save $2 per person off the price.

http://www.trustedtours.com/store/The-Court-of-Two-Sisters-Live-Jazz-Brunch-C595.aspx

[Blitzzzzz]

Bumpin' for the Hungry!:cool:

[Chas_P]

Oh yea... Elizabeth's. Now I'm dyin' over here.... ohhhh I gotta get there!

Speaking of Elizabeth's, do you think it would be OK to walk from there to the Fairgrounds? By Mapquest, it's 3.2 miles but they take you all the way back to Esplande. It looks like you could cut off a fair bit walking the side streets.

[Festnfreida]

A note on Elizabeths: Don't know about now with the somewhat new ownership, but in the past they were NOT open on Sundays. Might want to check with them if that's in anyone's plans.

[ibjamn]

A note on Elizabeths: Don't know about now with the somewhat new ownership, but in the past they were NOT open on Sundays. Might want to check with them if that's in anyone's plans.


Yes, they're open on Sundays.

[ibjamn]

Speaking of Elizabeth's, do you think it would be OK to walk from there to the Fairgrounds? By Mapquest, it's 3.2 miles but they take you all the way back to Esplande. It looks like you could cut off a fair bit walking the side streets.

If you do it, I would prolly go back to Esplanade while still in the Bywater/Marigny. If you haven't crossed the RR tracks by the time you cross over St. Claude, you'll have to walk over the overpass either at Claiborne or N. Galvez (too far). Come to think of it, I wouldn't make that walk, Chas. My office is in that neighborhood (the upper ninth ward) on Piety St and there is lots of "stuff" happening over there, all the time. Save your walking legs for the fairgrounds. :)

[Chas_P]

If you do it, I would prolly go back to Esplanade while still in the Bywater/Marigny. If you haven't crossed the RR tracks by the time you cross over St. Claude, you'll have to walk over the overpass either at Claiborne or N. Galvez (too far). Come to think of it, I wouldn't make that walk, Chas. My office is in that neighborhood (the upper ninth ward) on Piety St and there is lots of "stuff" happening over there, all the time. Save your walking legs for the fairgrounds. :)

Thanks, Jenn.

[Blitzzzzz]

If you do it, I would prolly go back to Esplanade while still in the Bywater/Marigny. If you haven't crossed the RR tracks by the time you cross over St. Claude, you'll have to walk over the overpass either at Claiborne or N. Galvez (too far). Come to think of it, I wouldn't make that walk, Chas. My office is in that neighborhood (the upper ninth ward) on Piety St and there is lots of "stuff" happening over there, all the time. Save your walking legs for the fairgrounds. :)

The walk up Esplanade is very do-able, but I wouldn't cut through those neighborhoods on foot either. Do check out the street car routes at norta.com (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/norta.com) as you can ride the Canal St./Riverfront line from Esplanade all the way around to the Art Museum and then walk the short hop to the Sauvage St. Gate (with a stop at Liuzza's.) Cheaper than a cab, lots to see and a fun way to start your day!:cool:

[stlbarb]

From A Past Issue Of
The New Orleans Menu Daily
Originally published November 1, 2007

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Ten Best Restaurants For Eggs, And Their Best Egg Dishes

1. Brennan's. 417 Royal, 525-9711. Eggs Shannon (poached eggs atop fried trout with creamed spinach and hollandaise).

2. Arnaud’s. 813 Bienville. 523-5433. Eggs Leftus, three poached eggs with three different sauces. Not on the menu anymore, but they'll do it if you ask. This is just at Sunday brunch, by the way.

3. Commander's Palace. 1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221. They've become very creative with eggs over there again, and have something new almost every week, in addition to the familiar classics.

4. Peppermill. 3524 Severn Ave., 455-2266. Eggs Baptiste Collette (shrimp and seafood sauce).

5. Bourbon House. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Tasso eggs Benedict.

6. Andrea's. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Frittata with crabmeat, asparagus, and mushrooms (you must ask for this, but they'll be happy to make it).

7. Windsor Court Grill Room. 300 Gravier, 522-1994. Eggs Windsor Court (with mushrooms, smoked salmon, and caviar).

8. Bluebird Cafe. 3625 Prytania, 895-7166. Huevos rancheros.

9. Petunia's 817 St. Louis, 522-6440. Omelettes in general.

10. Begue's. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Eggs with lump crabmeat and lobster sauce.

[stlbarb]

more reviews from Tom Fitzmorris, note the « should actually be *. max rating is 5*.

Sunday Brunch Restaurants
Ratings are only for brunch. The lack of a rating means only that I have not reviewed brunch at the restaurant yet, not that it is unacceptable.

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Menu Brunches

««Albertine's Tea Room (Columns Hotel). Uptown: 3811 St. Charles Ave. 899-9308.
««Andrea's. Metairie: 3100 19th Street. 504-834-8583.
«««Annadele’s Plantation. Covington: 71495 Chestnut. 985-809-7669.
«««Antoine's. French Quarter: 713 St. Louis. 581-4422.
«««««Arnaud’s. French Quarter: 813 Bienville. 523-5433.
««Benedict’s. Mandeville: 1144 Lovers' Lane: 985-626-4557.
«««««Brennan’s. French Quarter: 417 Royal. 525-9711.
««««Cafe Adelaide. CBD: 300 Poydras Street: 595-3305.
«««Cafe Degas. Mid-City: 3127 Esplanade Ave. 945-5635.
«««««Commander’s Palace. Garden District: 1403 Washington Ave. 899-8221.
«««Dante's Kitchen. Riverbend: 736 Dante. 861-3121.
«««Flaming Torch. Uptown: 737 Octavia. 504-895-0900.
«««Juniper. Mandeville: 301 Lafitte. 985-624-5330.
«««La Cote Brasserie. Warehouse District: 700 Tchoupitoulas. 613-2350.
««Li'l Dizzy's Cafe. CBD: 610 Poydras. 212-5656.
««««Marigny Brasserie. Marigny: 640 Frenchmen. 945-4472.
Martinique. 5908 Magazine. 504-891-8495. French Caribbean.
Monteleone Hotel Le Cafe. French Quarter: 214 Royal. 523-3341.
««««Mr. B’s. French Quarter: 201 Royal. 523-2078. Contemporary Creole.
««««Muriel's. French Quarter: 801 Chartres. 568-1885.
««««Palace Cafe. CBD: 605 Canal. 523-1661.
««Peppermill. Metairie: 3524 Severn Ave. 455-2266.
««««Ralph's On The Park. Mid-City: 900 City Park Ave. 488-1000.
««Restaurant des Familles. Lafitte: 7163 Barataria Blvd. at Lafitte-Larose Hwy. (LA 45 at LA 3134). 689-7834.
««««Rib Room. French Quarter: 621 St. Louis: 529-7045.
«««Windsor Court Grill Room. 300 Gravier: CBD. 504-522-1994.


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Buffet Brunches

««««Begue’s. 300 Bourbon: French Quarter. 553-2278.
««Court of Two Sisters. 613 Royal: French Quarter. 522-7273.
«Kabby’s. New Orleans Hilton: CBD. 584-3880.
«««Hotel Inter-Continental. Veranda. 444 St. Charles Ave: CBD. 525-5566.