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Best Multi-Course Blind Tasting in NOLA?
Posted on 11/20/15 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 11/20/15 at 1:54 pm
Who goes for these? Which place does it best? Thinking I am going to try this next time I'm there.
ETA: Was looking at Coquette's website and it got me thinking.
ETA: Was looking at Coquette's website and it got me thinking.
This post was edited on 11/20/15 at 1:55 pm
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Posted on 11/20/15 at 1:55 pm to CadesCove
Coquette usually/always has one and it's excellent.
Square Root was created for this exact reason.
Square Root was created for this exact reason.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:25 pm to CadesCove
You just mean a tasting menu where they bring you stuff? OR a blind tasting where you eat blindfolded or in the dark? I know they do that as a charity event for the radio for the blind.
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Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:29 pm to CadesCove
Square Root if you've got that kind of dough
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:32 pm to NOFOX
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You just mean a tasting menu where they bring you stuff?
Yes. Chef's choice on what to serve you.
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OR a blind tasting where you eat blindfolded or in the dark?
Not so much.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:34 pm to CadesCove
Although not technically a tasting menu or anything:
Go to Shogun in Metry. Sit in Koz's end of the sushi bar. Tell him you want to eat Omakase (basically chef's choice, multiple sushi courses). He'll blow your balls off.
Go to Shogun in Metry. Sit in Koz's end of the sushi bar. Tell him you want to eat Omakase (basically chef's choice, multiple sushi courses). He'll blow your balls off.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:41 pm to Fun Bunch
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He'll blow your balls off.
What does he charge for that?
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:41 pm to TheIndulger
You don't want to know
Posted on 11/20/15 at 3:29 pm to CadesCove
August, Square Root, and Commander's chef's table.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 3:42 pm to CadesCove
Gotta go with Square Root on this one, but I think I'm the only one on TDs who's been there.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 3:59 pm to CadesCove
Chef's Playground at Commander's
Coquette's 5 course is legit as well
Id get the wine pairings with both.
I went to a private party at Square Root. They are really proud of their food but to me it was just meh.
Coquette's 5 course is legit as well
Id get the wine pairings with both.
I went to a private party at Square Root. They are really proud of their food but to me it was just meh.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:13 am to Degas
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Gotta go with Square Root on this one, but I think I'm the only one on TDs who's been there.
Tell me about it, Degas. I have a reservation Friday night and really have no idea what's coming our way.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 12:13 pm to Motorboat
Chef Lopez has changed the format up a few times since the beginning and it's been a few months since I've been there, so I'm not sure exactly what you'll encounter. The menu is always changing as well.
He started out with just two seatings per night, serving all 16 diners the same course at the same time. Then he went to staggered seating where you could pick the time to start.
I believe he started up the restaurant with a 15 course meal (don't be scared...all small plates) and then dropped it down during the week. If you're there on a Friday you'll be getting the full blown shebang.
Also offered is wine pairings and a drink pairing as well (some wine, some various drinks). I went with the drink pairing and I closed out my tab right around $200 for just myself.
It's a lot of fun. Expect a lot of the unexpected...liquid nitrogen and modernist cuisine, and by all means, PLEASE REPORT BACK. I've yet to talk to anyone who's been there. It's usually a friend of a friend who's eaten there.
He started out with just two seatings per night, serving all 16 diners the same course at the same time. Then he went to staggered seating where you could pick the time to start.
I believe he started up the restaurant with a 15 course meal (don't be scared...all small plates) and then dropped it down during the week. If you're there on a Friday you'll be getting the full blown shebang.
Also offered is wine pairings and a drink pairing as well (some wine, some various drinks). I went with the drink pairing and I closed out my tab right around $200 for just myself.
It's a lot of fun. Expect a lot of the unexpected...liquid nitrogen and modernist cuisine, and by all means, PLEASE REPORT BACK. I've yet to talk to anyone who's been there. It's usually a friend of a friend who's eaten there.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 12:21 pm to Degas
will do. thanks for replying. Looking forward to a nice event. hope my picky wife likes it
Posted on 12/1/15 at 12:24 pm to Motorboat
Ohh god, if your wife is picky, dont go to a blind tasting place. That is a terrible idea.
Why does the tasting have to be blind? There are very few places in the world that actually do a truly blind tasting (meaning you have no idea what is coming). Almost all of he mega course places will at least give the diner a menu at the beginning of the meal.
I understand the inclination to do big tasting menus. I do them when I travel, but I've always enjoyed going to a place, looking at the menu and putting together a "tasting" of my own. 5-7 small plates, an entree or 2 split, couple desserts, etc... I think more restaurants can pull that off better than a true blind tasting.
Why does the tasting have to be blind? There are very few places in the world that actually do a truly blind tasting (meaning you have no idea what is coming). Almost all of he mega course places will at least give the diner a menu at the beginning of the meal.
I understand the inclination to do big tasting menus. I do them when I travel, but I've always enjoyed going to a place, looking at the menu and putting together a "tasting" of my own. 5-7 small plates, an entree or 2 split, couple desserts, etc... I think more restaurants can pull that off better than a true blind tasting.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 12:55 pm to BlackenedOut
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Ohh god, if your wife is picky, dont go to a blind tasting place. That is a terrible idea.
Oh well. she will just have to be a trooper. she knows what she is getting into.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 2:12 pm to Degas
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Gotta go with Square Root on this one, but I think I'm the only one on TDs who's been there.
Nah, i went with a group during a festival. Food was good, but not mind blowing, unlike the bill. Presentation and service was great.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 2:15 pm to Mung
You know what it's really missing is that satisfying savory course. Each of the small plates were fun, but I would have loved some sort of knock your socks off entree, even if it means cutting back a few courses.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 3:07 pm to Degas
i would agree with that. hard to spend that dough and not be sated.
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