New Orleans Food and Drink Thread

[gmr548 16,611]

Another checking in for the Sugar Bowl trip. Lover the intel y'all provide.

1 hour ago, South Austin said:

Sugar Bowl trip food itinerary:

Sunday:  dinner at Compère Lapin

Monday: brunch at Atchafalaya, dinner at Cochon

Tuesday: brunch at Willa Jean, will grab dinner grub at Superdome

 

We have the same Monday plans, lolz. Cochon may change, which would bum me out because I really want to try it.

[ocugolf 1,214]

Get into town Thursday at 5. Is there anything close to the harrah’s for dinner that i should check out? Need reservations for? 

[gmr548 16,611]

On 11/7/2018 at 5:50 PM, ocugolf said:

So this is an extension of my post in the Surly Dad thread. Short story: wife and i were having our first December 8. We lost her on November 2. So, to get out of the house and help ease her mind around the due date, I’m surprising her by taking her to New Orleans December 6-10. Got free rooms through Caesar’s at the Hilton Riverside. Get in around 5 on Thursday the 6th. No real budget. Give me what and where you’d do. We’ve both never been other than 21 during Mardi Gras, so i remember basically nothing. So we are open to anything.

I am really sorry to hear that. Can't imagine what it is like to be in your shoes but I hope the trip is exactly what you guys need.

This is a late replay because I was reading back through the thread - a couple of years ago my girlfriend and I did one of the hands-on classes at the New Orleans School of cooking: https://neworleansschoolofcooking.com/. Full disclosure, it is definitely a bit touristy, but it was a blast. The hands-on classes are in a small group setting, have booze, and you get to eat your creations. Looks like they still have openings in that window if you are still looking for something. 

[Redneck Mutha 8,007]

45 minutes ago, ocugolf said:

Get into town Thursday at 5. Is there anything close to the harrah’s for dinner that i should check out? Need reservations for? 

Compere Lapin, reservations recommended.  Drago's if you want oysters.  Both are a couple blocks from Harrahs. 

Peche and Herbsaint are a few blocks.  You'll want reservations for both those as well. 

[Don Johnson 4,755]

Luke is a solid place for lunch or a pregame meal.  You can be there for 2 hours or get in and out in 45 if you want.

[GRHorn 105]

Anybody been to Desi Vega’s? Just scoured open table for best places to get table on the 30th with decent time. 

[ocugolf 1,214]

13 hours ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Compere Lapin, reservations recommended.  Drago's if you want oysters.  Both are a couple blocks from Harrahs. 

Peche and Herbsaint are a few blocks.  You'll want reservations for both those as well. 

Thinking Peche on Thursday night. Is it coat and tie? Or will slacks/jeans and a button down work there?

[GreenspointTexas 9,664]

8 minutes ago, ocugolf said:

Thinking Peche on Thursday night. Is it coat and tie? Or will slacks/jeans and a button down work there?

Jeans and a polo are more than enough

[South Austin 52,584]

Yeah, Peche is pretty casual.  Just don't show up in cargo shorts and flip-flops and you'll be fine.

[Don Johnson 4,755]

Damn I love Peche

[ocugolf 1,214]

8 hours ago, Don Johnson said:

Damn I love Peche

What’s your go to? Their entire menu looks good.

[ERhine 1,906]

What’s your go to? Their entire menu looks good.

I end up ordering the smothered catfish about 75% of the time. So flavorful.

[Don Johnson 4,755]

11 hours ago, ocugolf said:

What’s your go to? Their entire menu looks good.

Smoked tuna dip to start then any entree.  Grilled whole fish is great if you have a couple who want it.

[hobbs 243]

44 minutes ago, Don Johnson said:

Smoked tuna dip to start then any entree.  Grilled whole fish is great if you have a couple who want it.

Bingo

[South Austin 52,584]

Wife and I have never been to the bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, and were thinking of checking it out.  Is it worth a stop? We’d probably be going on the Sunday before New Year’s Eve.

[kevwun 15,868]

I personally don't like the sazerac or a gin fizz, but it's worth trying them once at the Sazerac bar.  The other bigger bar that is in the Roosevelt across the hallway is also nice and isn't as crowded.  They make very stiff cocktails.

Edited December 4, 2018 by kevwun

[GreenspointTexas 9,664]

25 minutes ago, South Austin said:

Wife and I have never been to the bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, and were thinking of checking it out.  Is it worth a stop? We’d probably be going on the Sunday before New Year’s Eve.

Its home to the best cocktail money can buy, and is full of history and a must stop for me every time im in new orleans

[4th&Five 41,586]

Definitely worth a stop, especially around the holidays with all the decorations. 

[Redneck Mutha 8,007]

And watching them make a gin fizz is almost worth the price of admission by itself. 

[GreenspointTexas 9,664]

Its also home to this famous scene/movie


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[ocugolf 1,214]

So far we have:

 

Thursday night: Peche

Friday Lunch: NOLA Brewing Co./McClure's BBQ

Friday Dinner: Cochon

Saturday Lunch: Dominise's

Saturday Dinner:  Thinking Jacques-Imo's but they don't take reservations. Maybe do Acme or something instead.

I'm open for suggestions on Sunday.  

[ocugolf 1,214]

Atchafalaya or Jacques-Imo’s?

[hobbs 243]

21 minutes ago, ocugolf said:

Atchafalaya or Jacques-Imo’s?

I really don't think you can go wrong with either of those. 

If you go to JI's, check the schedule at the Maple Leaf next door and, if Rebirth is there that night, go.

[HouTex 1,891]

3 hours ago, South Austin said:

Wife and I have never been to the bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, and were thinking of checking it out.  Is it worth a stop? We’d probably be going on the Sunday before New Year’s Eve.

You should go.  Two Sazaracs will set you free.  Gin Fizzes are good too.

[PantsTent 2,002]

I'm a man, 43, and have never been to New Orleans for some reason. Fixing that for the Sugar Bowl.  Just read the entire thread.  NYE reservations are drying up pretty fast for the hot spots mentioned.  That and it's hard to tell what menus will be for that night...I presume a lot of prix fixe menus that aren't published yet.  

[Jimbaround 975]

A small group of buddies and I headed there next week for a quick trip.  Fly in early Friday morning, lunch at Patois, then cocktails, then Galatoires for dinner, then some cocktails, perhaps some gambling, then fly out the next morning at 9:30.  Easy peasy.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,740]

Wait, is your group the type that enjoys the dinner, lightly gambles the goes night night around 12?

Or the group that hammers back whiskeys and works off markers only to Uber it to the airport just in time for take off?

[Jimbaround 975]

Wait, is your group the type that enjoys the dinner, lightly gambles the goes night night around 12?

Or the group that hammers back whiskeys and works off markers only to Uber it to the airport just in time for take off?

Certainly not not the former. However, it depends on how the gambling goes whether we get some sleep or taxi straight to the airport.

[BERT 4,381]

I'll be there this weekend for the first time. Got invited to a wedding and couldn't pass up a free trip. I'm sure our only free night will be Friday night. Staying at the Marriott on Canal St so I'll be trying to sneak off to Harrah's when i can.

Plenty of info on this thread but i didn't read it all. My question is, what do i need to avoid while i'm down there? I like knowing the "don'ts" more than the "do's" 

[kevwun 15,868]

If anyone comes up to you and starts talking to you about your shoes, keep walking and ignore them.

[TornACL 7,722]

1 hour ago, BERT said:

I'll be there this weekend for the first time. Got invited to a wedding and couldn't pass up a free trip. I'm sure our only free night will be Friday night. Staying at the Marriott on Canal St so I'll be trying to sneak off to Harrah's when i can.

Plenty of info on this thread but i didn't read it all. My question is, what do i need to avoid while i'm down there? I like knowing the "don'ts" more than the "do's" 

Don't fall asleep at Krystal around Bama fans.

[Hank_Hill 18,894]

2 hours ago, kevwun said:

If anyone comes up to you and starts talking to you about your shoes, keep walking and ignore them.

Or just answer correctly and laugh about it. 

[Jimbaround 975]

Or just answer correctly and laugh about it. 

I like to clarify the deal:

“So you are going to correctly tell me the store, city and state I purchased my shoes?”

[Gen. Applewhite 227]

Here through Monday. We have reservations at Maypop, Peche and Commander's Palace for brunch on Saturday. Looking to fill in the gaps with old standbys (Drago's, Mother's, Coop's, etc...). Just had two delicious sandwiches at Turkey and the Wolf (chicken salad torta and grilled cheese with collard greens).

[Paco 1,934]

Don't go to a titty bar with people you just met on a balcony and then pass out in the corner and get stuck with the bill. Especially don't do this if you're there for your anniversary.

I'll be there this weekend for the first time. Got invited to a wedding and couldn't pass up a free trip. I'm sure our only free night will be Friday night. Staying at the Marriott on Canal St so I'll be trying to sneak off to Harrah's when i can.
Plenty of info on this thread but i didn't read it all. My question is, what do i need to avoid while i'm down there? I like knowing the "don'ts" more than the "do's" 

[Biff Tannen 45,721]

8 hours ago, kevwun said:

If anyone comes up to you and starts talking to you about your shoes, keep walking and ignore them.

 

6 hours ago, Hank_Hill said:

Or just answer correctly and laugh about it. 

 

4 hours ago, Jimbaround said:

I like to clarify the deal:

“So you are going to correctly tell me the store, city and state I purchased my shoes?”

 

Absolutely fell for this my first time.  God dammit.  

Premise: Bet you I can tell you where you got those shoes at.

Correct answer: GOT EM ON MY FEET

[Hank_Hill 18,894]

Alternative answer: Got them on [insert whatever street you're standing on]

[PantsTent 2,002]

On 12/2/2018 at 5:47 PM, South Austin said:

Sugar Bowl trip food itinerary:

Sunday:  dinner at Compère Lapin

Monday: brunch at Atchafalaya, dinner at Cochon

Tuesday: brunch at Willa Jean, will grab dinner grub at Superdome

 

Do you know for sure if it is Brunch menu that day?  Normally just Sat and Sun.  It's right by our hotel so looking at this as well.

[AustinMT 952]

19 hours ago, Gen. Applewhite said:

Here through Monday. We have reservations at Maypop, Peche and Commander's Palace for brunch on Saturday. Looking to fill in the gaps with old standbys (Drago's, Mother's, Coop's, etc...). Just had two delicious sandwiches at Turkey and the Wolf (chicken salad torta and grilled cheese with collard greens).

Try Restaurant Rebirth in the Warehouse District.  Check the reviews...

[landman 559]

On ‎12‎/‎5‎/‎2018 at 11:40 AM, BERT said:

I'll be there this weekend for the first time. Got invited to a wedding and couldn't pass up a free trip. I'm sure our only free night will be Friday night. Staying at the Marriott on Canal St so I'll be trying to sneak off to Harrah's when i can.

Plenty of info on this thread but i didn't read it all. My question is, what do i need to avoid while i'm down there? I like knowing the "don'ts" more than the "do's" 

I would avoid Harrah's.  Way too much to enjoy in the city to waste time gambling.

[4th&Five 41,586]

those going for the sugar what's your plan for NYE? the quarter seems like the obvious choice but is it too much of a clusterfuck to even get a drink?

[Zepol87 9,191]

3 hours ago, PantsTent said:

Do you know for sure if it is Brunch menu that day?  Normally just Sat and Sun.  It's right by our hotel so looking at this as well.

Yea I have a reservation that day as well and had the same question. Doesn't make any special mention of it on the website

[PantsTent 2,002]

Yea I have a reservation that day as well and had the same question. Doesn't make any special mention of it on the website

Well, Danesha just told me on the phone that since it's a Tuesday it should be lunch. She didn't sound too confident but thats all I got.

[TornACL 7,722]

49 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

those going for the sugar what's your plan for NYE? the quarter seems like the obvious choice but is it too much of a clusterfuck to even get a drink?

If you're doing it correctly, your brain will be so pickled you won't care.

[BERT 4,381]

3 hours ago, landman said:

I would avoid Harrah's.  Way too much to enjoy in the city to waste time gambling.

But what if i have a problem and need to get my fix??

[ocugolf 1,214]

Peche was damn solid. Smoked tuna dip was unreal good. Might have the best brussel sprouts I’ve ever had. Really cool spot.

[GreenspointTexas 9,664]

I never understand the people that go to NO and dont leave the quarter

 

Frenchman, Bywater, Commanders, Cure, Clancys, Le Petite Grocery, Shaya, Magazine, Zoo, Avenue Pub, Hansens, Upperline, Domilises, Cochon, Butcher, Howlin Wolf, Emerils places, Links places, Besh’s former places, Sazerac Bar, Victory, Compere Lapin, etc etc

[4th&Five 41,586]

Thinking Red Fish Grill on NYE (large group) and made a reservation for just wife and I at Willa Jean for brunch on NYD. 

[PantsTent 2,002]

It's going to be a muledick party at Willa Jean. Don't think it will be brunch menu though.  Still good food to be had on lunch menu.

[Redneck Mutha 8,007]

Locked in this weekend with late Friday lunch at Commander's (been too long), Saturday evening Reveillon at Upperline, Sunday evening at Peche.  Winging the rest of it, but will certainly visit Sazerac Bar, Marvin at Carousel, Avenue Bar, Hot Tin for the view.  

Return Monday via Best Stop to restock the freezer.  Bon Temps.