Eat New Orleans
On every trip to New Orleans, our goal is to find at least one new restaurant to eat and enjoy. This particular trip, I had my mind set on Cochon. Our last day I woke up eager to try some samplings from the menu. Thoughts of macaroni and cheese, oyster and bacon sandwiches and chocolate peanut butter cup cake were all I could think about as I was getting ready to enjoy another day in my favorite city. Cochon is located a few miles from the hotel we were staying and we planned to walk. New Orleans weather had other things in mind. Upon stepping out of our hotel, we were met with dark skies and extremely strong gusts of wind. I, most determined to make my initial destination, trudged almost two blocks with my mildly disgruntled husband muttering words of disdain...
REVIEW: The Confederacy of Cruisers History of Drinking Tour
On each of our trips to New Orleans, I try to make it a rule to plan at least one new activity and one new restaurant to try. Naturally, this becomes more and more difficult as time goes on because I am always wanting to revisit old favorites (which are constantly multiplying…imagine that!). For our trip this January, we settled in on the “History of Drinking Tour” conducted by the Confederacy of Cruisers. This tour is one that I would call an “only in New Orleans” experience. My co-workers were appalled when I explained my itinerary to them. I mean, biking to several different bars at 10:00 A.M. on a Monday morning? Before NOON? On a bike? Is this even legal? These were some of the reactions I received when I told of my...
Red Fish Grill
The Red Fish Grill is another entry from the Brennan empire. Located on famous Bourbon Street, you’ll have to pass the seedier side what with the strip joints and a not-so-glamorous Krystal’s across the street, but this is one gem that you shouldn’t overlook in your New Orleans’ adventures. We usually make at least one stop at Red Fish on our trip for lunch. It’s a fairly casual place. You don’t have to overdress, although business casual is expected and appreciated. Once you enter, you will see a beautiful dining area, an eager hostess, and real chefs donned in white, hastily preparing their masterpieces in the glass window at the back of the restaurant. Red Fish Grill runs like a well-oiled machine. The wait staff...
Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
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My mouth is watering just writing that title. Well, first some background. My husband was an oyster-virgin going into his first New Orleans experience. Well, he had consumed some typical fried oysters from the local chains, but never anything of note. Still a little shy of the raw experience (I will explain the “five-year” plan in a later post), he just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Well, Drago’s Seafood Restaurant is the place to get a taste, and preferably a couple dozen, if you know what I mean. Drago’s is synonymous with its charbroiled oysters, and there’s good reason for it. The recipe calls for lots of butter and a variety of cheeses over the, well, charbroiled oysters. It adds up to decadent perfection. ...
Brennan’s
On one trip to New Orleans, I had planned to go to a nice restaurant for lunch after an early morning tour. This is easier said than done. It takes an act of Congress to get my husband to shed his old tennis shoes, shorts and t-shirts for something of a more dressier nature. Of course, I eventually succeeded, and dragged my sulking husband off on a French Quarter tour on a moderately warm spring day wearing light grey slacks, a button-down shirt, and shoes of the non-sneaker variety. We finished the tour around 11am, and headed off to the restaurant. Now, this was a couple trips in to New Orleans, and I had long stopped making reservations since we usually traveled during the slower times, and never had a problem getting a table. So when we got there, guess...
El Gato Negro
Mexican food in the French Quarter? Seems like an unlikely restaurant choice for a New Orleans vacation. When in Nola, its a given your going to stuff yourselves with po-boys, oysters, beignets, bread pudding, gumbo, red beans and rice and the likes. But sometimes a little break in the midst of gorging oneself on all of the glory of New Orleans is a good thing. Enter El Gato Negro. Located just across from the French Quarter, El Gato Negro serves a variety of tacos, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, and guacamole made table-side. El Gato also serves wonderful specialty margaritas. El Gato is usually were I go when I want a break from traditional New Orleans food. My husband and I usually stop in for a quick snack each trip. A few tacos and a margarita is a great...
Mr. B’s Bistro
Many people are of the opinion that a Jazz Brunch in New Orleans is a little “too touristy”. I say, you are a tourist right? What’s wrong with partaking in some tourist activities ? I spent a considerable amount of time searching for the restaurant to have my first meal in New Orleans. Since we were going to be arriving on a Sunday afternoon, I wanted a place that served a good Sunday Jazz Brunch. I ended up choosing Mr. B’s. There are many places in New Orleans that serve Jazz Brunch. We settled on Mr. B’s because of its location and reputation. We wanted to stay in the French Quarter, since we would have to check into our hotel after our meal. Mr. B’s also boasts countless recommendations and positive reviews on various...
