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Take a taxi, Bill, if you plan to venture there after dark, IMHO.

m-racer wrote:

Chez Helene if it is still open. Be careful in that area at night.

Bill, Check it out but Chez Helene may not have re-opened. Also give Willie Mae's Scotch House a try (2401 Saint Ann St.). Order the fried chicken with red beans and rice. Tim
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m-racer wrote:

Chez Helene if it is still open. Be careful in that area at night.

Bill, Check it out but Chez Helene may not have re-opened. Also give Willie Mae's Scotch House a try (2401 Saint Ann St.). Order the fried chicken with red beans and rice. Tim
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Last edited by m-racer on 5-11-08 08:51; edited 1 time in total

Bill -

My favorite restaurant in New Orleans - Jacques-Imo's. It's uptown, by the riverbend. 8324 Oak Street. If you get there early (5:30 ish) the wait will only be 30 min for a table. Any later, and the wait turns into 1 hr to 1.5 hours. They only take reservations for parties greater than 5.

I lived in New Orleans for 8-1/2 years, and this was my favorite restaurant by far. Get the fried chicken - it is superb!

Have fun,

Ken
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get a crab Po Boy at Frankie and Johnies

http://www.frankyandjohnnys.com/about_us.html

Have fun !
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Ah - a question that's right in my wheelhouse.

I agree generally about Willie Mae's. But I've only tried the old place - pre-Katrina. I haven't been to the re-opened place. I've heard mixed reviews. But the saving of Willie Mae's is quite a story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uVUNpkvAiA

Some restaurants just aren't the same, post-Katrina. Prime example - pre-Katrina, Mother's was the best casual, "local flavor" place to eat. It was always packed - locals and tourists alike - and the food was great.

http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/

But click on the Zagat's link, in that link - some people are saying bad things about it nowadays. Like, "mice and rats." That's really a shame. Personally, the place was so good that I still might take a risk at least to try the breakfast. If the reviews are accurate, however, it would be a shame, since the seafood platter at Mother's was one of the best plates of food in New Orleans.

Also, pre-Katrina, everyone loved Uglesiche's. My understanding is that it was wiped out, but has since (very recently) re-opened. It's such a legend in N.O., you might seek it out and see if the new place is any good - the old place was spectacular. It was only open for lunch (until 4 pm) because the neighborhood is so scary.

http://www.uglesichs.com/index.html

Anyway, here's a good link by someone who has apparently ventured about, post-Katrina, and tried some of the local fare. Note the write-up on Domilise's (a great place), and the pictures of Zapp's and Nectar Soda - must-haves with your Po Boy Sammich. I'm not so sure I'd want to try the Coon Meat, however.

http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/09/

I enjoy holes-in-the-wall as much as anyone. Upscale, however, you can NEVER go wrong with Commander's Palace. They require a jacket (and if I recall correctly, a tie), which is a PITA. But the food is worth it, and you can take the cable car to the garden district. The best bread pudding on the planet.

www.commanderspalace.com

In facct, you generally can't go wrong with any of the Brennan-owned restaurants. Even post-Katrina, the Brennans still control the town. Ralph Brennan's restaurants usually are can't miss affairs; I've eaten at Red Fish and Mr. B's, and both are great.

http://www.frenchquarter.com/dining/brennans.php

The Acme Oyster House is good.

http://www.acmeoyster.com/

I also like Mandina's. http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/

Finally, no trip to N.O. would be complete without a late-night stop for beignets and coffee at the legendary Cafe DuMonde.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/

It's a bit touristy, but hey - you're a tourist. The locals go to Morning Call Coffee Stand, but it's in Metarie. http://www.morningcallcoffeestand.com/ I don't know where you're staying - touristy, or not, I'd go at least once to Cafe DuMonde.

Someone else has posted "Jacques-Imo"s", you can't go wrong here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is great.

Have Fun, Randy Anderson

I've only been to New Orleans once, and for two days at that. Had a chance to have dinner at the Commander's Palace. It was an unforgettable meal...
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Otis wrote:

Ah - a question that's right in my wheelhouse. I agree generally about Willie Mae's. But I've only tried the old place - pre-Katrina. I haven't been to the re-opened place. I've heard mixed reviews. But the saving of Willie Mae's is quite a story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uVUNpkvAiA Some restaurants just aren't the same, post-Katrina. Prime example - pre-Katrina, Mother's was the best casual, "local flavor" place to eat. It was always packed - locals and tourists alike - and the food was great. http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/ But click on the Zagat's link, in that link - some people are saying bad things about it nowadays. Like, "mice and rats." That's really a shame. Personally, the place was so good that I still might take a risk at least to try the breakfast. If the reviews are accurate, however, it would be a shame, since the seafood platter at Mother's was one of the best plates of food in New Orleans. Also, pre-Katrina, everyone loved Uglesiche's. My understanding is that it was wiped out, but has since (very recently) re-opened. It's such a legend in N.O., you might seek it out and see if the new place is any good - the old place was spectacular. It was only open for lunch (until 4 pm) because the neighborhood is so scary. http://www.uglesichs.com/index.html Anyway, here's a good link by someone who has apparently ventured about, post-Katrina, and tried some of the local fare. Note the write-up on Domilise's (a great place), and the pictures of Zapp's and Nectar Soda - must-haves with your Po Boy Sammich. I'm not so sure I'd want to try the Coon Meat, however. http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/09/ I enjoy holes-in-the-wall as much as anyone. Upscale, however, you can NEVER go wrong with Commander's Palace. They require a jacket (and if I recall correctly, a tie), which is a PITA. But the food is worth it, and you can take the cable car to the garden district. The best bread pudding on the planet. www.commanderspalace.com In facct, you generally can't go wrong with any of the Brennan-owned restaurants. Even post-Katrina, the Brennans still control the town. Ralph Brennan's restaurants usually are can't miss affairs; I've eaten at Red Fish and Mr. B's, and both are great. http://www.frenchquarter.com/dining/brennans.php The Acme Oyster House is good. http://www.acmeoyster.com/ I also like Mandina's. http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/ Finally, no trip to N.O. would be complete without a late-night stop for beignets and coffee at the legendary Cafe DuMonde. http://www.cafedumonde.com/ It's a bit touristy, but hey - you're a tourist. The locals go to Morning Call Coffee Stand, but it's in Metarie. http://www.morningcallcoffeestand.com/ I don't know where you're staying - touristy, or not, I'd go at least once to Cafe DuMonde.

He said casual but I certainly agree about Commander's Palace and the Brennan shops. I might add a late night drink at the Napolean House.
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m-racer wrote:

He said casual

Probably my fault for not clarifying the transition -- which is what I meant to say when I noted that I enjoy the hole-in-the-wall, but also have bitten the bullet and put on the coat and tie to go to Commander's. It's one of those you-have-to-do-it-once experiences, don't you agree?

Speaking of that, there's a place West of N.O. in the middle of nowhere, that some famous chef opened at the base of one of the bridges in the bayou. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place, but the fellow was a world-famous chef. If anyone remembers - and more importantly, if anyone knows if it's still there - I'd appreciate the info.

Also in my post, I should have mentioned that I've also done the famous-chef routine - K Paul, Emeril's, etc. I even went to one of the cooking schools to experience Cajun. But I still enjoy the side-street hole-in-the-wall, the best. Hopefully Bill will try one and report back - I've spent a lot of time in N.O., but haven't been back since Katrina (other than to adopt a rescue pet).

Otis wrote:

m-racer wrote: He said casual Probably my fault for not clarifying the transition -- which is what I meant to say when I noted that I enjoy the hole-in-the-wall, but also have bitten the bullet and put on the coat and tie to go to Commander's. It's one of those you-have-to-do-it-once experiences, don't you agree? Speaking of that, there's a place West of N.O. in the middle of nowhere, that some famous chef opened at the base of one of the bridges in the bayou. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place, but the fellow was a world-famous chef. If anyone remembers - and more importantly, if anyone knows if it's still there - I'd appreciate the info. Also in my post, I should have mentioned that I've also done the famous-chef routine - K Paul, Emeril's, etc. I even went to one of the cooking schools to experience Cajun. But I still enjoy the side-street hole-in-the-wall, the best. Hopefully Bill will try one and report back - I've spent a lot of time in N.O., but haven't been back since Katrina (other than to adopt a rescue pet).

I haven't been back since Katrina either. Not really even sure what is still open and what is closed. Perhaps time for a trip back. I ate so much last time I still feel sick. Good on you about the pet adoption. I went to Houston and worked rescue in one of the big shelters after the storm. Many folks who got out with their pets had no place to keep them. See you next weekend.
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