the lowdown on oysters

[MzJoey]

Please, share suggestions for oyster eatin'...I am shellfish allergic, however, my newbie is lookin for some oyster eatin.
Any opinions?
(other than Shaw bringin' 'em in a sack fresh from Florida...)

[Lostcajun]

Run do not walk to Drago's and get some charbroiled ertsers. They are grilled on the half shell over an open flame with olive oil and lightly topped with Parmesan cheese.

Domilese's PoBoys uptown for the best fried oyster poboy

[eZe]

Run do not walk to Drago's and get some charbroiled ertsers. They are grilled on the half shell over an open flame with olive oil and lightly topped with Parmesan cheese.

Domilese's PoBoys uptown for the best fried oyster poboy

OMG...yummmmmm

[FishH2O]

I am definatly going to check out Drago's since I am conveinantly staying at the Hilton.

[MzJoey]

Thanks for the suggestion! The menu is absolutely mouth watering, even for a shellfish challenged person such as me!!
We WILL be checking out the Poydras street location...yummy....
Are we there yet?

[Lit]

At the fairgrounds, the Fried Oyster Po-Boy and Fried Oyster Spinach Salad from Vucinovich's Restaurant are both excellent. I especially like the latter.

FYI, as a non-oyster eater, you should also know that their Panéed Chicken Po-Boy is great as well, and also one of the best food values at Fest imo. It is huge, tasty, very filling and an extremely reasonable price.

There also also fresh shucked oysters on the half shell in the Grandstand food area. I've never had them. Acme Oyster House in the FQ is the New Orleans mecca for those.

[MzJoey]

Thanks for the inside track on a non-oyster eatin' choice too!

[Zydekitten]

I'm an oyster fan, big time!!! My favorite oysters are on the half-shell with either some mignonette (a lovely sauce of vinegar and shallots) or the usual cocktail sauce. Good places to get the freshest ones are: Acme (my fave), Felix's (just up the street from Acme), Cooter Brown's (they have TONS o' great beer as well)

I do also enjoy the char-broiled oysters at Drago's, but my true erster love is raw.

[almarco]

I'm an oyster fan, big time!!! My favorite oysters are on the half-shell with either some mignonette (a lovely sauce of vinegar and shallots) or the usual cocktail sauce. Good places to get the freshest ones are: Acme (my fave), Felix's (just up the street from Acme), Cooter Brown's (they have TONS o' great beer as well)

I do also enjoy the char-broiled oysters at Drago's, but my true erster love is raw.

erysters but not olives wery interesting.....

[Delta]

Raw, on a cracker, with fresh grated horseradish and a drop of lemon juice. By the dozen.

[Orleansnj]

I'm an oyster fan, big time!!! My favorite oysters are on the half-shell with either some mignonette (a lovely sauce of vinegar and shallots) or the usual cocktail sauce. Good places to get the freshest ones are: Acme (my fave), Felix's (just up the street from Acme), Cooter Brown's (they have TONS o' great beer as well)

I do also enjoy the char-broiled oysters at Drago's, but my true erster love is raw.

I'm in agreement with Kitten on all points....

However, I must add that Parkway Bakery & Tavern on N. Hagan has the best oyster po-boy in the city. They are fried to perfection every time.

If you want an old school oyster sandwich - go to Casamentos and order it with butter and pickle on pan bread. They also have raw oysters and it's a New Orleans institution (it's on Magazine st. at Napoleon - just down the block from Tipitina's). They have interesting hours and they will close the last day in April....they do not open in a month without an 'R'. (and no - i'm not kidding).

[almarco]

I'm in agreement with Kitten on all points....

However, I must add that Parkway Bakery & Tavern on N. Hagan has the best oyster po-boy in the city. They are fried to perfection every time.

If you want an old school oyster sandwich - go to Casamentos and order it with butter and pickle on pan bread. They also have raw oysters and it's a New Orleans institution (it's on Magazine st. at Napoleon - just down the block from Tipitina's). They have interesting hours and they will close the last day in April....they do not open in a month without an 'R'. (and no - i'm not kidding).

Glad I rerad that thought it said the other way around , said man ill never get there.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Raw, on a cracker, with fresh grated horseradish and a drop of lemon juice. By the dozen.

what she said <cracker optional>. We try to sit at the bar at Acme. They're fresher up there by about 7 seconds.

[almarco]

what she said <cracker optional>. We try to sit at the bar at Acme. They're fresher up there by about 7 seconds.

could be 8 1/2 depending on the shucker!

[MaloGator]

...with a dab of cocktail sauce and a single drop of Tabasco. I'm good for at least a dozen. :D

[Delta]

We don't eat oysters in months with no "R" so it makes sense that an oyster place wouldn't be open during that time.

[Orleansnj]

We don't eat oysters in months with no "R" so it makes sense that an oyster place wouldn't be open during that time.

Zactly.....

[pokerchick66]

Gawd, now I'm craving raw oysters.

[almarco]

Gawd, now I'm craving raw oysters.

I need an erster buddy , I can olny do half a dozen , mercury thing.

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Don't get completely caught up in the R month madness. I'm sure Swag and Wikipedia will call me wrong, but the old-time coastal folks say you avoided those months because the oysters would come in on the boats with not much refrigeration at a time when they were more likely to be 'sick' because they had expended much energy making spat (little oysters, no kidding) and the lowered salinity from spring/summer rains made the bacteria more likely to pick on the poor, tired, spat-making bivalves. In these days, the chances of yuckitude is still elevated in those months but, if you're healthy and eating at a reputable place, I wouldn't worry much.

My .02.

[pokerchick66]

I need an erster buddy , I can olny do half a dozen , mercury thing.

I'm in. :D

[jolie]

I also recommend The Crescent City Brewhouse.. great beer, oysters, friendly shuckers and convenient location:)

[Phatpapa]

I'm not a fan of the raw ones. The BBQ's oysters at Refish Grill are hard to beat.

Can someone tell me what does P&J stand for when you see oysters on a menu?

[MormonMatthew]

I also recommend The Crescent City Brewhouse.. great beer, oysters, friendly shuckers and convenient location:)

Not to mention the 2 for 1 meal coupon that Lit linked us to earlier today!!!

(also, CCB is a 5 min. walk from Louisiana Music Factory, which makes it great for after the in-store sets finish up.......

[stlbarb]

However, I must add that Parkway Bakery & Tavern on N. Hagan has the best oyster po-boy in the city.

i havent had that many in the city, but i dont think i've ever had one that better than Parkway's.

[jolie]

I'm not a fan of the raw ones. The BBQ's oysters at Refish Grill are hard to beat.

Can someone tell me what does P&J stand for when you see oysters on a menu?

P & J Oysters = A reputable supplier of oysters

http://www.oysterlover.com/

[almarco]

Not to mention the 2 for 1 meal coupon that Lit linked us to earlier today!!!

(also, CCB is a 5 min. walk from Louisiana Music Factory, which makes it great for after the in-store sets finish up.......

does the twofer work with the clone and who pays?

[BigDag]

Don't get completely caught up in the R month madness. I'm sure Swag and Wikipedia will call me wrong, but the old-time coastal folks say you avoided those months because the oysters would come in on the boats with not much refrigeration at a time when they were more likely to be 'sick' because they had expended much energy making spat (little oysters, no kidding) and the lowered salinity from spring/summer rains made the bacteria more likely to pick on the poor, tired, spat-making bivalves. In these days, the chances of yuckitude is still elevated in those months but, if you're healthy and eating at a reputable place, I wouldn't worry much.

My .02.

What he said.

You can eat raw oysters anytime, as long as they are properly cared for from Gulf to plate.

However, prime time oyster season (down here) is from October til now, before the Gulf gets really warm. The oysters in the summer are still edible, but they are plumper, firmer and tastier in the winter.

You can usually spot a bad oyster. Shuckers can too. But if you are served one that looks kinda funky and smells kinda funky, don't eat it.

[festfreak]

Run do not walk to Drago's and get some charbroiled ertsers. They are grilled on the half shell over an open flame with olive oil and lightly topped with Parmesan cheese.

Domilese's PoBoys uptown for the best fried oyster poboy

I love me some Drago's, too...but there's more than olive oil in those suckers...butter with fresh cracked black pepper, white pepper, fresh garlic and garlic powder as well (yep, garlic & garlic!)...topped with a romano and parm mix...and grilled till its all bubbly...mmmmm. Now I need to clean my keyboard. I make these at home during the season, btw. Their recipe is posted online!

Garlic Butter:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-o-butter.html

Erster grilling recipe:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-oy-char.html

However, they always taste best at Drago's IMHO

[BigDag]

I love me some Drago's, too...but there's more than olive oil in those suckers...butter with fresh cracked black pepper, white pepper, fresh garlic and garlic powder as well (yep, garlic & garlic!)...topped with a romano and parm mix...and grilled till its all bubbly...mmmmm. Now I need to clean my keyboard. I make these at home during the season, btw. Their recipe is posted online!

Garlic Butter:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-o-butter.html

Erster grilling recipe:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-oy-char.html

However, they always taste best at Drago's IMHO

I like your signature, Mr (Ms?) Freak.

[festfreak]

Thanks, Big Dag...and I'm a mister! (although the handle is not gender specific I suppose)

[Belle]

Cold, clean and a bit of horseradish..we like the Bourbon Street bar. Quick and fun

[Delta]

Don't get completely caught up in the R month madness. I'm sure Swag and Wikipedia will call me wrong, but the old-time coastal folks say you avoided those months because the oysters would come in on the boats with not much refrigeration at a time when they were more likely to be 'sick' because they had expended much energy making spat (little oysters, no kidding) and the lowered salinity from spring/summer rains made the bacteria more likely to pick on the poor, tired, spat-making bivalves. In these days, the chances of yuckitude is still elevated in those months but, if you're healthy and eating at a reputable place, I wouldn't worry much.

My .02.

We mostly don't eat them in the summer because they're more watery and tasteless.

[Lostcajun]

I love me some Drago's, too...but there's more than olive oil in those suckers...butter with fresh cracked black pepper, white pepper, fresh garlic and garlic powder as well (yep, garlic & garlic!)...topped with a romano and parm mix...and grilled till its all bubbly...mmmmm. Now I need to clean my keyboard. I make these at home during the season, btw. Their recipe is posted online!

Garlic Butter:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-o-butter.html

Erster grilling recipe:

http://www.louisianaseafood.com/recipes-oy-char.html

However, they always taste best at Drago's IMHO

I enthusiastically accept your redaction!

[swag]

Well, if an oyster presents itself to me on Second Saturday, I won't trun it down just because April doesn't have 31 days...

[stlbarb]

Well, if an oyster presents itself to me on Second Saturday, I won't trun it down just because April doesn't have 31 days...

i would bet it was harvested in April, so you should be ok.

[Lit]

Well, if an oyster presents itself to me on Second Saturday, I won't trun it down just because April doesn't have 31 days...

Or just get them from Gumbo. Every month has at least one 'r' in it somewhere when he pronounces it.

[papafrog]

Cold, clean and a bit of horseradish..we like the Bourbon Street bar. Quick and fun

grand isle behind Harrahs on fulton st......great oysters and reasonably prices....and cool looking place...

french market restaurant has $6 doz. raw ersters happy hour
m-fr....3-5pm....not sure if they will have it during fest...
they also have boiled mudbugs..

[Belle]

grand isle behind Harrahs on fulton st......great oysters and reasonably prices....and cool looking place...

french market restaurant has $6 doz. raw ersters happy hour
m-fr....3-5pm....not sure if they will have it during fest...
they also have boiled mudbugs..


Maybe it was you (I think it was) mentioned the Grand Isle before. I will try to twist Richards arm to try something new for our daily oyster fix.

See ya soon Jeff! Any news on a 2nd weekend gig for you? Fingers crossed

[Zydekitten]

Don't get completely caught up in the R month madness. I'm sure Swag and Wikipedia will call me wrong, but the old-time coastal folks say you avoided those months because the oysters would come in on the boats with not much refrigeration at a time when they were more likely to be 'sick' because they had expended much energy making spat (little oysters, no kidding) and the lowered salinity from spring/summer rains made the bacteria more likely to pick on the poor, tired, spat-making bivalves. In these days, the chances of yuckitude is still elevated in those months but, if you're healthy and eating at a reputable place, I wouldn't worry much.

My .02.
YYR, Shaw - I've eaten plenty of raw ersters in R-less months and haven't yet any negative issues with that decision. As Delta mentioned though, they may not be the very most tasty at that time . . .

[dank_bass]

What he said.

You can eat raw oysters anytime, as long as they are properly cared for from Gulf to plate.

However, prime time oyster season (down here) is from October til now, before the Gulf gets really warm. The oysters in the summer are still edible, but they are plumper, firmer and tastier in the winter.

You can usually spot a bad oyster. Shuckers can too. But if you are served one that looks kinda funky and smells kinda funky, don't eat it.

Its tough to get a bad oyster in your mouth ... the smell will normally get ya

[Lostcajun]

I'm starting to day dream about dem ersters, dozens and dozens are raw, charbroiled, and dressed up nice on dat french bread just a sizzlin.....

[jck]

Oh yeah.....I come from Maryland and still crave the oyster scene in New Orleans. I will try...crowds willing.....to make an early Acme stop for raw first (squeeze of lemon,a little cocktail, and hit of tabasco) . Always try to sit at the oyster bar and they shuck em' as you eat em'......yeah again. I have never done the Char broiled and I make my own version of this at home but I think I will give it a go. I also adore fried oysters and I would love to one day get to Casamento's for the oyster loaf sammy. They claim to use only lard for frying and do it all in larger skillets instead of deep fryer.... If you are at Fest and it is a cool day, the oyster artichoke soup in bread bowl is yummy. They used to also have a BBQ oyster po-boy at Fest that was a combination of fried oysters, BBQ sauce & blue cheese. Sounds weird....tastes great!

Excuse me while I slobber on my keyboard......Jeff from Baltimore

[missippidave]

Last time I was at Acme ,this old gal next to us at the oyster bar ask for a big one.Well, they were waiting for someone too ask,they laid one as big as a shoe on her and she busted it ,all down her chin too. What a blast, have fun.

[MormonMatthew]

Oh yeah.....I come from Maryland and still crave the oyster scene in New Orleans. I will try...crowds willing.....to make an early Acme stop for raw first (squeeze of lemon,a little cocktail, and hit of tabasco) . Always try to sit at the oyster bar and they shuck em' as you eat em'......yeah again. I have never done the Char broiled and I make my own version of this at home but I think I will give it a go. I also adore fried oysters and I would love to one day get to Casamento's for the oyster loaf sammy. They claim to use only lard for frying and do it all in larger skillets instead of deep fryer.... If you are at Fest and it is a cool day, the oyster artichoke soup in bread bowl is yummy. They used to also have a BBQ oyster po-boy at Fest that was a combination of fried oysters, BBQ sauce & blue cheese. Sounds weird....tastes great!

Excuse me while I slobber on my keyboard......Jeff from Baltimore

Not usually a huge oyster fan, but that BBQ oyster po-boy with bleu cheese is as good as anything I have ever eaten at Fest. (which I guess means as good as anything I have ever eaten. Period.)

Not sure if they still have them or not.......

[csoul]

Advice please: Mr. Soul & I are going to try to catch a leisurly dinner and stroll around the 1/4 before hitting dba for Paul Sanchez on Thursday. (Our flight doesn't get in early enough to make it worth the $100 to get into the fairgrounds.) Mr. Soul would SOOO love to sit at an oyster bar and shuck a dozen or so oysters. If we got to ACME by 5:00 would we have to wait to get a spot at the oyster bar? I assume they don't take rezzies?

[MormonMatthew]

Between it being a thursday Fest day, there only being 2 of you, and getting there at 5, which is well before most folks seem to eat in New Orleans, I would speculate you can waltz right in........

Good Luck!!!

[csoul]

Between it being a thursday Fest day, there only being 2 of you, and getting there at 5, which is well before most folks seem to eat in New Orleans, I would speculate you can waltz right in........

Good Luck!!!

Thanks, MM! It's now officially part of our "plan".

[dank_bass]

Oh yeah.....I come from Maryland and still crave the oyster scene in New Orleans. I will try...crowds willing.....to make an early Acme stop for raw first (squeeze of lemon,a little cocktail, and hit of tabasco) . Always try to sit at the oyster bar and they shuck em' as you eat em'......yeah again. I have never done the Char broiled and I make my own version of this at home but I think I will give it a go. I also adore fried oysters and I would love to one day get to Casamento's for the oyster loaf sammy. They claim to use only lard for frying and do it all in larger skillets instead of deep fryer.... If you are at Fest and it is a cool day, the oyster artichoke soup in bread bowl is yummy. They used to also have a BBQ oyster po-boy at Fest that was a combination of fried oysters, BBQ sauce & blue cheese. Sounds weird....tastes great!

Excuse me while I slobber on my keyboard......Jeff from Baltimore

Hey Jeff From Baltimore ... theres almost enough Baltimore people here now that we could have our own meet up :)

[ohio]

Oh yeah.....I come from Maryland and still crave the oyster scene in New Orleans. I will try...crowds willing.....to make an early Acme stop for raw first (squeeze of lemon,a little cocktail, and hit of tabasco) . Always try to sit at the oyster bar and they shuck em' as you eat em'......yeah again. I have never done the Char broiled and I make my own version of this at home but I think I will give it a go. I also adore fried oysters and I would love to one day get to Casamento's for the oyster loaf sammy. They claim to use only lard for frying and do it all in larger skillets instead of deep fryer.... If you are at Fest and it is a cool day, the oyster artichoke soup in bread bowl is yummy. They used to also have a BBQ oyster po-boy at Fest that was a combination of fried oysters, BBQ sauce & blue cheese. Sounds weird....tastes great!

Excuse me while I slobber on my keyboard......Jeff from Baltimore
Redfish Grill at the top of Bourbon has a BBQ Erster salad with bleu cheese...yum!

[missippidave]

kettle fried oysters at Casamentos on magazine street,round the corner from Tip's . Garlic oyster po-boy at Liuzzas by the fairgrounds.

[Amyloves...]

Or just get them from Gumbo. Every month has at least one 'r' in it somewhere when he pronounces it.

TFF Lit!

[Amyloves...]

Not usually a huge oyster fan, but that BBQ oyster po-boy with bleu cheese is as good as anything I have ever eaten at Fest. (which I guess means as good as anything I have ever eaten. Period.)

Not sure if they still have them or not.......

I think it was Redfish Grill that had those and also had that amazing BBQ Oyster spinach salad with blue cheese dressing. Killer! But they're not on the list and I don't think they were last year as I recall. I think I even called there to ask them about it last year. Now I've got a hankering for one!

[MormonMatthew]

I think it was Redfish Grill that had those and also had that amazing BBQ Oyster spinach salad with blue cheese dressing. Killer! But they're not on the list and I don't think they were last year as I recall. I think I even called there to ask them about it last year. Now I've got a hankering for one!

Yeah, so do I, but I think you are a little closer to Iberville than I am........

Enjoy!!! (and look forward to seeing you soon)

[funkkjunkie]

MzJoey, not being oyster eaters, mom and i had the crab au gratin as an appie at Drago's. Not sure what kind of cheese they used but we loved the flavor. And the sprinkled the tri color tortilla chips with parmesan cheese. Yummo.
We also split some fried shrimp, as those are mama's favorite, and they were delish.

[jolie]

I think it was Redfish Grill that had those and also had that amazing BBQ Oyster spinach salad with blue cheese dressing. Killer! But they're not on the list and I don't think they were last year as I recall. I think I even called there to ask them about it last year. Now I've got a hankering for one!

Say it ain't so.. that's one of my favorite fest foods!

My brain can not recall if I ate them at fest last year:confused: I thought I did, but maybe it was just a dream.

[jonnygospeltent]

Cooter Browns is the place to stop for a couple of dz.before any Maple Leaf or Carrolton Station show.

[chicagoski]

Cooter Browns is the place to stop for a couple of dz.before any Maple Leaf or Carrolton Station show.

Johnny, where ya been hide'n?
Haven't seen you since last year.

[Belle]

Oh yeah.....I come from Maryland and still crave the oyster scene in New Orleans. I will try...crowds willing.....to make an early Acme stop for raw first (squeeze of lemon,a little cocktail, and hit of tabasco) . Always try to sit at the oyster bar and they shuck em' as you eat em'......yeah again. I have never done the Char broiled and I make my own version of this at home but I think I will give it a go. I also adore fried oysters and I would love to one day get to Casamento's for the oyster loaf sammy. They claim to use only lard for frying and do it all in larger skillets instead of deep fryer.... If you are at Fest and it is a cool day, the oyster artichoke soup in bread bowl is yummy. They used to also have a BBQ oyster po-boy at Fest that was a combination of fried oysters, BBQ sauce & blue cheese. Sounds weird....tastes great!

Excuse me while I slobber on my keyboard......Jeff from Baltimore

Jeff I presume you go to local clubs too? Post shows you are going to. We have a large contingent from the area. Yeah I know I am 2 hours aways but love the 8x10 and others in your neck of the woods.

Oyster lover here too

[Lostcajun]

Redfish Grill at the top of Bourbon has a BBQ Erster salad with bleu cheese...yum!

GOTTA try this!

[BigDag]

Oysters are a gift from God. Second to beer.

[Belle]

Oysters are a gift from God. Second to beer.Agreed on the oysters but beer? Only at the beach when it is 90 degrees plus. Then something like red stripe

[swag]

I think it was Redfish Grill that had those and also had that amazing BBQ Oyster spinach salad with blue cheese dressing. Killer! But they're not on the list and I don't think they were last year as I recall. I think I even called there to ask them about it last year. Now I've got a hankering for one!

I think that booth did not return after the storm. IIRC, Redfish said they didn't have enough personnel to staff it. The oyster salad at Fest now is not bad, but I do miss the redfish version.

[ohio]

I think it was Redfish Grill that had those and also had that amazing BBQ Oyster spinach salad with blue cheese dressing. Killer! But they're not on the list and I don't think they were last year as I recall. I think I even called there to ask them about it last year. Now I've got a hankering for one!
Yeah, not at the fairgrounds since '07, but they still have 'em at the restaurant!

[ohio]

Oysters are a gift from God. Second to beer.
you mean second to rhum, right?

[Lostcajun]

Oysters are a gift from God. Second to beer.

Amen!

[Lostcajun]

But the beer must be Abita Amber..... anything else OYSTERS are on top!

[pokerchick66]

But the beer must be Abita Amber..... anything else OYSTERS are on top!

Umm, crawfish???

[Lostcajun]

Umm, crawfish???

God bless you, you are correct bury me in raw oysters and boiled crawfish. And then I'll be in heaven before I get there...............

[pokerchick66]

God bless you, you are correct bury me in raw oysters and boiled crawfish. And then I'll be in heaven before I get there...............

Mama is gonna have some mudbugs waiting on me next Friday night. Hubba Hubba! :p

[Lostcajun]

Mama is gonna have some waiting on me next Friday night. Hubba Hubba! :p

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! mais cher!!!

[Belle]

Ok now to find out who chews and who swallows whole? HeeHee

[jolie]

Okay.. now I'm thinking I need a sack for the Bayou Bash. Any shuckers?

BTW Belle.. I swallow (but I really only like smaller ones)

[Lostcajun]

ahaahhaahah, do I need to bring my hankie if I attend?

[pokerchick66]

Okay.. now I'm thinking I need a sack for the Bayou Bash. Any shuckers?

BTW Belle.. I swallow (but I really only like smaller ones)

Me, too! :p

[BigDag]

BTW Belle.. I swallow (but I really only like smaller ones)

Bless your heart.

[Lostcajun]

I love you people, YOU ARE KILLIN ME!

[Lostcajun]

Me, too! :p

you need a hankie or ..... you like little ersters (wait don't answer that)

[Belle]

Okay.. now I'm thinking I need a sack for the Bayou Bash. Any shuckers?

BTW Belle.. I swallow (but I really only like smaller ones)

Just bite the big ones in half and they are all small.

[Lostcajun]

ouch

[jolie]

OMG... Yall CRAZY!!

[Phatpapa]

Okay.. now I'm thinking I need a sack for the Bayou Bash. Any shuckers?

BTW Belle.. I swallow (but I really only like smaller ones)

Me, too! :p

Bless your heart.


Man oh man, would Muff man have a field day with this thread :D

I just knew the aphodisiac aspect of Oysters would come out eventually:D

[pokerchick66]

ouch

lmao!

[Lostcajun]

BwwahhhhahhhahahahahhhhH!

[Apostrophe (')]

Has anybody tried the oyster and bacon sandwich at Cochon? Any of the poboy joints put bacon on a sammich to order?

[Lit]

Has anybody tried the oyster and bacon sandwich at Cochon? Any of the poboy joints put bacon on a sammich to order?

Yes, I have. It was excellent, as was everything else everyone in our krewe had at Cochon. I had it as my entree. It is served on white toast that is kind of like the classic thin, square Pepperidge Farm style bread. I loved every bite.

[dank_bass]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country

[eZe]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country

Drooling.....

[jolie]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country

Most definately!! Most finer dining places like Brennans, Antoine's, Emeril Lagasse all have them and I'm pretty sure most other restaurants that have raw oysters do 'em. Crescent City Brewhouse has em, Bourbon House, Remoulade's on Bourbon to name a few.

[Lit]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country

From the Fest food list:

Oyster Rockefeller Bisque,
Cajun Chicken & Tasso w/ Creole Rice
Food for Thought
New Orleans, LA

I don't recall having the bisque before, but I've had and enjoyed the Cajun Chicken & Tasso w/ Creole Rice several times.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country

They originated at Antoine's

1850 - Antoine Alciatore, the original owner of Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, made a specialty dish of snails called "snails Bourgignon" which was very popular. The restaurant, located on Rue St. Louis in the New Orleans French Quarter, was opened in 1840, and Antoine's is the country's oldest family-run restaurant.
1899 - When Jules Alciatore took over the business, the taste for snails had subsided, and also there was a shortage of French snails. He wanted to use a local product in order to avoid any difficulty in procuring it. He choose oysters and adapted the snail recipe in 1899 to use the gulf oysters.

Jules Alciatore is known as a pioneer in the art of cooking oysters (as they were rarely cooked before this time). According to legend, it is said that a customer exclaimed with delight after eating this dish, "Why, this is as rich as Rockefeller!"

The dish was given the name Rockefeller because the green was the color of greenbacks and the whole dish was so rich that he wanted a name that would signify the "richest in the world." http://whatscookingamerica.net/Seafood/OystersRockefeller.htm

[ohio]

Do y'all do Oysters Rockefeller down south ... I cant recall seeing it on any menus in NOLA, it is a staple up here in Chesapeake Bay Country
They sure do. I have a book with the original Antoine's recipe. A lot of work, but oh so good!. They have them all over the midwest at finer restaurants too. I get them all the time when we go out here...unless they have Clams Casino- which features BACON!

[Amyloves...]

This thread had me cracking up!!

[Lostcajun]

I just didn't know that oysters were helpful with girls needing to pee....

[PaulC]

for my money,.. and i have spent plenty there,.. felix's over acme all night long.... the oysters themselves may be a tie,.. but the shuckers have historically been that much more fun at felix's...

a piece of advise to those who love it raw......

ya' gotta belly up the bar for the full experinece... ya' gotta witness and be entertained by the shuckers first hand...

and more advantages....

the otha' standin' peeps are usually a hoot to hang with,.. then ya' get all the laughs that the shuckers themselves provide...

and very importantly,.. ya' neva' get a raw one placed in front of ya' that slithered off and came into contact with those nasty shuckin' counters.... those babies get gathered up and placed on the platters that go to those that are sittin' at the tables......

jus' sayin'..........

[Festngator]

At Fest the po'boy stand also has a spinich blue cheese salad (not as good as Redfish's was)--- the grandstand has great oysters (tip the shucker direct we were getting 18 instead of 12 by our third trip
Redfish is worth it
My $$$ Felix at the Bar over Acme walk in the side grab a stool,
Both can be a long wait for a table during JF and food service has been VERY slow for us

[Lostcajun]

At Fest the po'boy stand also has a spinich blue cheese salad (not as good as Redfish's was)--- the grandstand has great oysters (tip the shucker direct we were getting 18 instead of 12 by our third trip
Redfish is worth it
My $$$ Felix at the Bar over Acme walk in the side grab a stool,
Both can be a long wait for a table during JF and food service has been VERY slow for us

Definitely have had great oyster bar experiences at Felix's at the Bar (classic old style NOLA oyster bar), but less at tables (slow) strangely enough.

Gotta try the oyster spinich blue cheese salad at Redfish's (are they still at Bourbon and Iberville?)

[swag]

tip the shucker direct we were getting 18 instead of 12 by our third trip


so you had 42 oysters? 60? Wow...

[Lostcajun]

Byron is real tall...... dere's more room for dem ersters to slide down and settle

[csoul]

for my money,.. and i have spent plenty there,.. felix's over acme all night long.... the oysters themselves may be a tie,.. but the shuckers have historically been that much more fun at felix's...

a piece of advise to those who love it raw......

ya' gotta belly up the bar for the full experinece... ya' gotta witness and be entertained by the shuckers first hand...

and more advantages....

the otha' standin' peeps are usually a hoot to hang with,.. then ya' get all the laughs that the shuckers themselves provide...

and very importantly,.. ya' neva' get a raw one placed in front of ya' that slithered off and came into contact with those nasty shuckin' counters.... those babies get gathered up and placed on the platters that go to those that are sittin' at the tables......

jus' sayin'..........

AHHHHH......now I'm like a deer in the headlights......ACME????? FELIX?????? What to do, what to do....???? Not sure I can handle the pressure! Who knew there was so much to learn about oysters!

[Lostcajun]

Ersters will be served in Heaven, I have it on good authority..... (every month there will be a "r" month!)

[swag]

AHHHHH......now I'm like a deer in the headlights......ACME????? FELIX?????? What to do, what to do....???? Not sure I can handle the pressure! Who knew there was so much to learn about oysters!

A dozen at each, and decide for yourself.

[NeenAtlanta]

A dozen at each, and decide for yourself.

Or go to whichever one has the shortest line waiting to get in - usually Felix's. They are practically across the street from each other, so it's easy to make a quick check on the lines.

[Moon]

I always love the Acme. One year I pulled a muscle in my back and when I got the kinks worked out, I was fine as long as I stood. Getting up form a sitting position was a totally overwhelming new experience in pain. Since the Acme has that back room with counters along the wall. I took most of my meals there. I'd walk in, nod to my favorite redhead(of course)waitress and she'd bring me a dozen and a Dixie. It was heaven.

[Festngator]

so you had 42 oysters? 60? Wow...

Was with my 16 year old 6ft tall godson. He made me go 4 times over 2 days and went 5 other times with others or by himself. The guys saw us coming down the line and started laughing

[Lostcajun]

That's A LOT of ersters...... I luv em, but that's A LOT of ersters...... maybe if I were taller?

[BigDag]

I can do three dozen on a good day, but that's about my limit.

[Festvet]

Run do not walk to Drago's and get some charbroiled ertsers. They are grilled on the half shell over an open flame with olive oil and lightly topped with Parmesan cheese.

Domilese's PoBoys uptown for the best fried oyster poboy

Amen to both recommendations, however, please do go to Drago's in Fat City (Metairie). I also suggest trying out the oyster bar at Pascal Manale's while waiting for your table to try the best BBQ shwimps NOLA has to offer.

[JazCat]

I have to admit, I cannot stand oysters but my better half loves them. Does anyone know where we can get oyster stew, sometimes also called oyster pan roast, in New Orleans. This is oysters in a milk or cream broth and it is his favorite.

6 Sleeps to New Orleans, 8 to Jazz Fest!

[jck]

I have never seen "Oyster Stew" as you decribe it in NO but I am only a frequent visitor not resident. That recipe is a specialty on the Eastern Shores of Maryland or Virginia and has at least a stick of butter in each delicious portion. Sprinkle a little Old Bay on top and do believe we can proceed to auto-slobber. You might be able to find more of a chowder in NO that would have some veggies in it and probably have more of a kick. Shoot.....that sounds pretty good so let's see if you get any suggestions.

Soup is food!! I know because Donovan McNabb's Mom says so....

Jeff from Baltimore

[festfreak]

Yeah, you rite, jck...Oyster Stew is very common in these parts. I don't think I've seen it on any NOLA menus I can recall. Most places here make each order from scratch. Simple recipe: lots of butter and cream, salt, pepper (old bay in some places) and, of course, fresh shucked ersters...damn I'm hungry now...

[Staxsun]

A good oyster in New Orleans doesn't make it long enough to get into a stew. If it isn't eaten immediately raw upon shucking, it heads into some batter to make it into the hot grease.

[PapaGrowsNYC]

I'm giving up a big secret here. For years we made Acme one of our first stops during fest, but about two years ago we didn't want to wait on the manufactured line at Acme and sat at the Oyster bar at Redfish Grill. We thought not only were the oysters better but the shuckers were real nice and accomodating. Must of had a least an extra dozen on them while they were shuckering for table orders. Back me up here Haber.

[Phatpapa]

I'm giving up a big secret here. For years we made Acme one of our first stops during fest, but about two years ago we didn't want to wait on the manufactured line at Acme and sat at the Oyster bar at Redfish Grill. We thought not only were the oysters better but the shuckers were real nice and accomodating. Must of had a least an extra dozen on them while they were shuckering for table orders. Back me up here Haber.

Trust me, that's no secret, papagrows

Their grilled ersters rawk!! and YYR the shuckers are very friendly

[Hollyhawk]

Everybody stick your fingers in your ears now start the laa laa laa laa laaaa
la laaaaaaaaaaaaa la la la laa laa!

This has happened to us in other areas. Think it's cuz the plate needs to have uniform size ersters when deliverd to the table. So if yer at the bar an the shuckers like you cuz yer frenly an you tip..........

[Belle]

How about this for eating the tasty bi valves?

http://blog.nola.com/festivals/2008/04/new_champion_crowned_at_world.html

[i wanna be in NOLA]

speaking of burb... 35 dozen would be more of an urp!

[Belle]

I will do three dozen as long as they are entertaining. Shuckers that is!

But ya gotta pace yourself for the daily fix.

[almarco]

I will do three dozen as long as they are entertaining. Shuckers that is!

But ya gotta pace yourself for the daily fix.

hmm if I ate three dozen ,m two of might end up back in the mississipi!

[tvengineer]

mostly joking.... but since there is no rule against bring food to the fest...
why don't we all bring in sacks of oysters and store them behind Ms. Lena's ...
I'm sure we can keep them iced down... and we can feast on them all day long

:D :D :D

guess the trick would be sneaking in oyster knives thru security..

Louis


P.S.... anyone up for "shuck your own" after fest one day first weekend???
I would get them to my house... but I ain't gonna shuck them for eveyone...

Louis

[Tivia]

How about this for eating the tasty bi valves?

http://blog.nola.com/festivals/2008/04/new_champion_crowned_at_world.html

What a Fest that musta been, :cool: great article!
See ya soon.

[Delta]

P.S.... anyone up for "shuck your own" after fest one day first weekend???
I would get them to my house... but I ain't gonna shuck them for eveyone...

Louis

Do shucking lessons come with that offer?

[tvengineer]

Do shucking lessons come with that offer?

I am not that good at it myself... I can basically keep up with what I am eating ;)

The biggest danger in letting people come over and shuck there own is injury..
It is real easy to shove that oyster knife into your hand!.. Been there done that on more than one occasion.

I am planning on having at least a sack of oysters around this weekend.. and will be open to anyone stopping by after fest for a Sazerac.. Oysters.. whatever we have around.

Guess it's time to start a new thread and invite the threadheads .

[Lit]

I am not that good at it myself... I can basically keep up with what I am eating ;)

The biggest danger in letting people come over and shuck there own is injury..
It is real easy to shove that oyster knife into your hand!.. Been there done that on more than one occasion.

I am planning on having at least a sack of oysters around this weekend.. and will be open to anyone stopping by after fest for a Sazerac.. Oysters.. whatever we have around.

Guess it's time to start a new thread and invite the threadheads .

I'd recommend having a heavy rubber glove for use by novice shuckers on the hand that is not holding the shucking knife.

And/or perhaps a release/waiver for them to sign so that they don't sue you...

[tvengineer]

I'd recommend having a heavy rubber glove for use by novice shuckers on the hand that is not holding the shucking knife.

And/or perhaps a release/waiver for them to sign so that they don't sue you...

I have a pair of "oyster gloves"..

Anyone up for shucking there own is welcome.. probably 1st saturday after fest.

Will be charbroiling them too.. for those who don't like raw.

Louis

[Michelino]

I have a pair of "oyster gloves"..

Anyone up for shucking there own is welcome.. probably 1st saturday after fest.

Will be charbroiling them too.. for those who don't like raw.

Louis

Sounds cool...I'll pack both of my knifes. Good grips makes a nice shellfish knife btw.

And a canvas garden glove for the oyster hand helps avoid the injury problem.

[ohio]

Very cool, Louis!