New Orleans Food and Drink Thread

Biff Tannen · February 18

4 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Eater says that Drago’s has the best chargrilled oysters so we will find out today or tomorrow.

They are quite delicious

Buzzrock · February 18

They are quite delicious

Confirmed.

WW2 museum is fantastic as well. Apparently Stephen Ambrose was instrumental in in making it happen. Bastogne exhibit is badass.

South Austin · February 18

5 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Eater says that Drago’s has the best chargrilled oysters so we will find out today or tomorrow.

Mitch Cumsteen · February 18

23 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Here for a couple days. Etouffee and garlic oyster po boy at Liuzza’s by the Track slammed just like last time.

7 hours ago, We’reTexas said:

Favorite po boy in town, imo.

I've never had the garlic oyster there. I don't think i can bring myself to order anything other than the BBQ shrimp poboy.

Buzzrock · February 19

1 hour ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

I've never had the garlic oyster there. I don't think i can bring myself to order anything other than the BBQ shrimp poboy.

I’ve now had both. Both go hard.

Biff Tannen · February 19

Poboy challenge is tough in Nola. For the past 6 months we’ve been trying new ones every time we go. Fried shrimp is the wife’s go to, roast beef is mine. Guy’s is in the lead right now overall.

Buzzrock · February 20

Took the wife and two kids to Commander’s Palace for her birthday. It’s good but I’m not sure it’s $500 good. That’s our second time there: I want to check off some different high end places next time.

Port of Call is a funky joint off of Esplanade with good burgers (served with a baked potato) and *powerful* tiki drinks

Who Dat in Marigny was really good for breakfast. I liked staying in Marigny. Easy access to Frenchman and FQ. Neat neighborhood.

Biff Tannen · February 20

16 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Took the wife and two kids to Commander’s Palace for her birthday. It’s good but I’m not sure it’s $500 good. That’s our second time there: I want to check off some different high end places next time.

Port of Call is a funky joint off of Esplanade with good burgers (served with a baked potato) and *powerful* tiki drinks

Who Dat in Marigny was really good for breakfast. I liked staying in Marigny. Easy access to Frenchman and FQ. Neat neighborhood.

Fuck yeah Port of Call is the shit.

TxTower · February 20

Eater says that Drago’s has the best chargrilled oysters so we will find out today or tomorrow.

Yep

kevwun · February 20

I like the flavor of the roast beef, but that was probably the messiest sandwich I've ever eaten in my life. Finally gave up and ate it with a knife and fork.

Hate · February 22

Chargrilled oysters and shrimp & grits from Felix’s tonight.

Biff Tannen · February 23

On 2/20/2024 at 8:21 AM, kevwun said:

I like the flavor of the roast beef, but that was probably the messiest sandwich I've ever eaten in my life. Finally gave up and ate it with a knife and fork.

Where?

kevwun · February 23

Parkway

hornian · February 23

I am waiting at the gate at ABIA to head to NOLA.

My stomach right now:

After irth · February 24

21 hours ago, hornian said:

I am waiting at the gate at ABIA to head to NOLA.

My stomach right now:

Well...?

BurdineBandit · February 24

Arrived early today. Had beignets before 9 am, walked ans bicycled around City Park a bit and now taking a surly rec and walking to Liuzza's. I sense a local beer in my future.

Brisketexan · February 24

Chargrilled oysters and shrimp & grits from Felix’s tonight.

Couldn’t love this more. There’s Felix’s, and there’s Acme. I dig Acme, but we’ve been a Felix’s family for 70+ years. Introduced my kids to chargrilled there, they’re now one of my daughter’s favorite foods.
First time I argued before the 5th Circuit, GOLL and I went over there after (we had 4 hrs to kill before our flight), called the client from the oyster bar to update them on the case, and each of us put down about 5 dozen and some cold beers. We each put a $20 on the bar for our shucker as we got there, and told him “we’re gonna be here a while, take care of us.” We ate and drank, and talked to our shucker about his kids…one was going to Tulane on a full ride, the other was heading to Angola on a felony conviction.
It’s one of the great places in these United States. Bravo.

hornian · February 25

11 hours ago, After irth said:

Well...?

Typing this all on my phone so excuse any fat finger mistakes.

We are here for my mom’s birthday - she’s turning 72 and hasn’t ever really been to New Orleans, so I planned to hit a lot of places that I’ve been and that I’ve been wanting to try to show her what she’s been missing.

I’d never been to GW Fins, but based on this thread it was our first night’s dinner. We had an early reservation, but had to push it back because the rest of my family was delayed getting in. It was worth the wait.

I didn’t get pictures of everything, just a couple of entrees - Scalibut was outstanding and the dry aged yellowfin was otherworldly:

The table also had the lobster dumplings and smoked yellowfin dip for starters; Parmesan crusted sheepshead and sea scallops for additional entrees, and desserts that were outstanding - the Salty Malty ice cream pie took the honors. But no photos of any of those. So far it’s been the best - and most expensive - meal of the trip.

We are staying off Magazine in the lower Garden District. This morning had some coffee at Mojo Coffee House and laughed about this flyer:

Then walked down to Molly’s Rise and Shine for a light breakfast since we had Jazz Brunch booked at Commanders.

It might not photograph well but this Roasted Carrot Yogurt with Granola there is one of the best dishes in New Orleans in my opinion:

And this hash brown with anchovy crème fraiche and salmon roe my sister ordered was delicious:

We went to Commander’s Palace for Jazz Brunch, and it hasn’t lost its fastball - everyone enjoyed it. My septuagenarian mom told the Jazz trio she was a Robert Johnson fan and they played a jazz version of Crossroads for her; complete with using her knife along the frets on the guitar to get the sound right. Bette than “somewhere over the rainbow” a table asked for a few minutes earlier.

I forgot to take photos of much there, but I did get one of my entree - a duck confit / Leidenheimer bread french toast dish they called “Ponchatoula Strawberry Glazed Duck Pain Perdu”

I don’t know how to describe it - it all worked but I’d never think to put it all on one plate. I went and looked up the description because there’s no way I’d remember it all: “Citrus confit picked duck leg rolled in macerated strawberries and sticky praline syrup over griddled Leidenheimer French bread stuffed with French Truck café au lait spiked Creole cream cheese.”

I also had the turtle soup and the soufflé, and a lot of brandy milk punch and left happy - but also needed to walk around the Garden District after all of that.

We did a lot more walking and sightseeing after that - took a street car down to the quarter, went to Jackson Square, etc. My mom is an artist (watercolors and printmaking for the most part) and has never met a stranger, so she was in her element.

We came back to the Garden District for dinner tonight and went to Shaya. I didn’t get any good pics there and even if I had, it wouldn’t have done it justice. I don’t think fancy hummus/baba ganoush/masouka/kafta kebabs/etc and pita bread are all that photogenic, but it was all amazing. And the cocktails all hit it out of the park. I haven’t seen Shaya mentioned here much but it should be on your radar if you’re in town for more than one day. It was a great change of pace, and just plain great to be honest. GWFins gets the slight nod from me for best meal of the trip so far, but this was a close second.

We have a late breakfast/early brunch reservation tomorrow morning at Atchafalaya which I’m looking forward to, and then it’s back on a plane to Austin while the rest of my family drives back to Houston/San Antonio/Corpus. All in all, not a bad first trip to New Orleans for my mom - I hope she comes back a lot now that she’s retired and has the time. There’s a lot more places I’d like to show her that we didn’t have time to get to.

ERhine · February 25

Love Molly’s. That carrot/granola dish is great.

hornian · February 25

We hit Atchafalaya for brunch on the way out of town and … was disappointed. I had high expectations and it didn’t live up to them.

It started strong with the fried green tomatoes app (it comes with three but asked for them to plate it with 4 since there were four of us and they obliged). That was a very good rendition, but that was the high point.

I had the breakfast risotto - it was pretty much a jambalaya made with boudin (I know it wasn’t actually that, but that’s the flavor notes it hit) with a poached egg and pork belly. It was … fine. Good but not great - and needed liberal helpings of crystal hot sauce. I also ordered a biscuit on the side, and it was dry. Came with jam but not butter. It was $5 and not worth fifty cents in my opinion - I didn’t even finish half of it.

My sister had the shrimp and grits - this was probably the best dish at our table but it’s not the best shrimp and grits to be had in NOLA like some people say. My brother had the duck hash and it was good, and my mom enjoyed her crab cake Benedict. But we all agreed it was several steps below the other places we hit this weekend.

Oh well - even a step down was still a pretty darn good meal, the weather was fantastic all weekend, and can’t knock spending time with my mom in a city I love (she’s in good health, but 70s are still 70s and you don’t take anything for granted).

I’m back in Austin now and already counting down the weeks until I’m back for Jazz Fest.

Edited February 25 by hornian

Hate · February 25

Fuck…when is Jazzfest. I want to make sure I’m not there if any of it is during the week. It sucked trying to work there during Mardi Gras.

hornian · February 26

3 hours ago, Hate said:

Fuck…when is Jazzfest. I want to make sure I’m not there if any of it is during the week. It sucked trying to work there during Mardi Gras.

Last weekend of April and First weekend of May. But its out at the Race Track.

Braff Zacklin · February 26

Will give worthless Internet rep for the next Surly traveler who kindly shares muffuletta pics. It doesn't have to be from Central Grocery, but I definitely wouldn't complain if it was.

Hate · February 26

Done and doner!

kevwun · February 26

We've been to Atchafalya probably 3 times and I don't get the love for it. It's fine, but nothing special. There are much better breakfast places.

Hate · March 1

I never got a chance to get a Muffuletta this week. It was the week from hell for traffic and I didn’t feel like an Uber after getting back to the hotel after 14 hour days.

I did it to Mr Ed’s one night (Mr B’s was too crowded). It was ok. I wasn’t going to complain, but I probably won’t go back. There was a bartender that @bolverk would be arrested for stalking though (no pic).

gumbo and shrimp and grits

Hate · March 1

And as has become a little bit of a tradition for me now, Midway Pizza at MSY before I leave for home.

Braff Zacklin · March 1

41 minutes ago, Hate said:

Did those taste as good as they look? What a lovely bowl o' grits!

Hate · March 1

It was pretty good. Not the best I’ve ever had. The same dish at Mr B’s is much better. Maybe it’s because they wrap the shrimp in bacon?

Jerry Callo · March 11

Going to NOLA for the Crescent City Classic over Easter weekend. Staying in the Garden District. Easter brunch reservations at Arnaud's. Friday evening will be usual grilled oysters somewhere. Need to decide where to go for dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Probably hit some places in the Garden District/Warehouse/CBD. Been to Atchafalaya and Commander's Place. Haven't tried Cochon yet.

Any good oyster places outside of the Quarter? Superior Seafood on St. Charles?

Edited March 11 by Jerry Callo

Redneck Mutha · March 11

Cochon is a good choice. My favorite for dinner right now is Peche, and that's a good spot for oysters as well.

In the CBD, Seaworthy has a good selection of oysters. I think they have a happy hour deal, and Superior may as well. Have not eaten at Superior but have heard good things from others who have been.

utee94 · March 11

40 minutes ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Cochon is a good choice. My favorite for dinner right now is Peche, and that's a good spot for oysters as well.

In the CBD, Seaworthy has a good selection of oysters. I think they have a happy hour deal, and Superior may as well. Have not eaten at Superior but have heard good things from others who have been.

Superior is definitely good and has decent happy hour specials including $1.25 oysters.

Hate · March 11

I’m at Mr B’s right now since I didn’t get a chance to get here on my last trip. I still owe someone in this thread a picture of a muffuletta.

Redneck Mutha · March 12

1 minute ago, Hate said:

I’m at Mr B’s right now since I didn’t get a chance to get here on my last trip. I still owe someone in this thread a picture of a muffuletta.

It's been a few years, but the muffuletta at Stein's may have been the best I've had. Butcher has a good one too, better than Central Grocery IMO.

hornian · March 12

17 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Going to NOLA for the Crescent City Classic over Easter weekend. Staying in the Garden District. Easter brunch reservations at Arnaud's. Friday evening will be usual grilled oysters somewhere. Need to decide where to go for dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Probably hit some places in the Garden District/Warehouse/CBD. Been to Atchafalaya and Commander's Place. Haven't tried Cochon yet.

Any good oyster places outside of the Quarter? Superior Seafood on St. Charles?

It’s not Cajun, but I went to Shaya (on Magazine, in the Garden District) last month and it was one of the best meals we had there. It’s Israeli food, but very fucking good Israeli food. And even then, it l’s not kosher (there was shrimp and other non-kosher items).

Hate · March 12

Got back into town a little earlier than usual so I hit up Luke for Happy Hour.

I have to say that I was a little disappointed given the hype Luke has gotten. I think tomorrow will be Jaque IMO’s.

Biff Tannen · March 13

26 minutes ago, Hate said:

I have to say that I was a little disappointed given the hype Luke has gotten. I think tomorrow will be Jaque IMO’s.

Be prepared for more disappointment, imo

Braff Zacklin · March 13

2 hours ago, Hate said:

Got back into town a little earlier than usual so I hit up Luke for Happy Hour.

I have to say that I was a little disappointed given the hype Luke has gotten. I think tomorrow will be Jaque IMO’s.

You're a tease, Hate. A damned tease. You know what I'm waiting for ... 🤣

South Austin · March 13

I think I've gone on record as saying Luke is very "meh." Not terrible, but rather forgettable and very average for a town with a ton of above-average restaurants, so I don't see myself going there again.

Updawg · March 15

Went to mothers out of convenience and a recommendation. Fuck that place. It sucked on many levels.

Redneck Mutha · March 15

Going to a wedding in Amite next Sunday, spending a couple extra days in New Orleans. Reservations so far at Peche, Atchafalaya, Gris Gris, Herbsaint. Planning to hit up Butcher on Saturday to try their fried chicken (Sat only) and High Hat on Monday to try their red beans and rice (Mon only).

I've also been asked to find a poboy place we haven't tried yet, deciding between Guy's and Luizza's.

We’reTexas · March 15

22 minutes ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Going to a wedding in Amite next Sunday, spending a couple extra days in New Orleans. Reservations so far at Peche, Atchafalaya, Gris Gris, Herbsaint. Planning to hit up Butcher on Saturday to try their fried chicken (Sat only) and High Hat on Monday to try their red beans and rice (Mon only).

I've also been asked to find a poboy place we haven't tried yet, deciding between Guy's and Luizza's.

Which Liuzza’s?

Redneck Mutha · March 15

12 minutes ago, We’reTexas said:

Which Liuzza’s?

By the track. We tried to go last year, but it was the week after JazzFest when they close.

4th&Five · March 15

Guy’s is still my favorite

kevwun · March 15

13 hours ago, Updawg said:

Went to mothers out of convenience and a recommendation. Fuck that place. It sucked on many levels.

Ha, we went there once too because it was convenient several years ago. What a tourist trap that place is.

Edited March 15 by kevwun

closetojumping · March 15

47 minutes ago, kevwun said:

Ha, we went there once too because it was convenient several years ago. What a tourist trap that place is.

But it’s not just a tourist trap. There are a ton of locals going through there, including plenty of restaurant workers. It’s weird. We ate there a few times in our early visits to NOLA and at some point decided it was crap. We stay at a hotel across the street from it a lot and see the lines each day. I liked their jambalaya but that wasn’t a saving grace.

kevwun · March 15

Maybe if you eat mediocre giant biscuits as a child, you develop a lifelong affection for them?

shadow_operative2.0 · March 15

Someone posted a pic of a Lucky Dog cart today, but the prices were hard to read. $6.50 these days?

Edited March 15 by shadow_operative2.0

hornian · March 15

I like Mother's. But then, I get the ham biscuit or the debris biscuit, and not much else. I also wouldn't wait in line for it.

In fact, I think I would have preferred Mother's for breakfast over Atchafalaya when I was there last.

kevwun · March 21

Headed to Nola in April. The lineup is GW Fins, Saffron and Herbsaint. Tried to get brunch at Brennan's, but they are booked up like normal.

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