Mandina's reopened Today!

[glinda]

Mandina's Reopens On Canal Street

The restaurant that defines what a New Orleans neighborhood restaurant is al about for many people, Mandina's reopened today (Wednesday, February 7) in its original building on Canal at S. Scott. It's a week earlier than the last estimate of the opening date I heard from the owners.

The restaurabt looks terrific. They went beyond making it look as it had before the storm.; they went all the way back to the 1930s, when Mandina's first opened, to create the reconfigured dining areas. The bar has been moved to the back, to make for more room in front.

As for the menu, it doesn't seem changed a bit. All the classic daily specials are back, along with the fried seafood, Italian dishes, and New Orleans pot specials.

Now Mid-City can really be said to be whole again. All houses that have not yet been fixed will soon be. mandina's is back.

(from NOmenu.com)

[Orleansnj]

This is the restaurant where my husband and I had our first date....and we went back every single week when we lived there....and even though we have moved and go back very, very, very, very, often (okay - ridiculously often we are in the city - we just need to move back dang it) - this is the place I have waited for the most....thank goodness !!

Oh - I can tell that this is going to be a FABULOUS fest.....

[ibjamn]

I also chat on a New Orleans food talk board. (But I was thinking of ya'll the whole time!!) Our group had a private room at Mandina's the week before the thing. Will prolly go this weekend, can't wait!

[Jada]

This makes me soooo happy to hear. I knew they were going to reopen but never knew when. YAY!!

[ChiTownHuck]

Very cool! Love that place. Their seafood gumbo is awesome.

[mightyradgumbo]

Very cool! Love that place. Their seafood gumbo is awesome.

YYR, huck-very good seafood gumbo and very good news on the NOLA food front.

[swag]

YAY indeed.

[Michelino]

Suddenly I have a vision of Oyster and Artichoke soup following by a Half and Half loaf (oyster and shrimp). God, why can't every city have just one neighborhood restaurant as good as Mandinas.

Welcome Back!

[Amyloves...]

I also chat on a New Orleans food talk board. (But I was thinking of ya'll the whole time!!) Our group had a private room at Mandina's the week before the thing. Will prolly go this weekend, can't wait!

Jenn I am definitely feeling the Mandina's pull so I just gots to go this weekend too. Very exciting!!

[Belle]

We are forgoing the wonderful lingering dining New Oreleans has to offer during fest. Too much music to see so....is this a must do for a good meal?

[ibjamn]

It's a great New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Excellent fried seafood, gumbo & Italian dishes. It's on the Canal Streetcar line, so easy to get to from the Quarter/CBD.


Speaking great neighborhood restaurants, Liuzza's on Bienville is open! :)