- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Where would you rank New Orleans for dining in the U.S.?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:55 pm to BlackenedOut
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:55 pm to BlackenedOut
quote:
So really what etnic food are we missing?
Ethnic chinese is pretty bad/non-existent. We have no Malay. Pretty much all Asian cuisine is lacking outside of Vietnamese, mediocre sushi, and American Chinese.
It should not keep us out of top 5 consideration though. It basically means we are small market with limited diversity. However we should be considered top 5 because we have our own cuisine and influences which chefs have now melded with others in unique and interesting ways that you do not see anywhere else. New Orleans has its own evolving culinary identity like no other in this nation.
0
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:56 pm to Mo Jeaux
I would venture to say NYC has literally tens of dozens of places that blow August or Peche or Herbsaint outta the friggin water.
Not to mention the infinite international options in Brooklyn, Queens, etc.
Not to mention the infinite international options in Brooklyn, Queens, etc.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 2:27 pm to BlackenedOut
quote:
Doesnt mean i wont continue to try on my next trip to scratch say le bernardin off my list and break the curse.
Le Bernardin is worth every penny. Attention to detail and best in the business from the food, service, presentation, atmosphere, etc.
Having said that, there are certain things you look for out of NOLA restaurants that can't be duplicated in NYC. The culture, atmosphere, local resources, etc. It's not about one being better than the other. It's just different.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 4:50 pm to dsides
Cogent point, tho it's not like NYC is devoid of culture. 2 way street.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 5:10 pm to theantiquetiger
I rank New Orleans #2 behind New York. I would put SF #3, especially if it is combined with the nearby wine country.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 5:23 pm to dsides
quote:
Having said that, there are certain things you look for out of NOLA restaurants that can't be duplicated in NYC. The culture, atmosphere, local resources,
Ill give you local resources as a point to argue but the other two are absurd. What 'culture' in Nola restaurants cant be duplicated? NYC has many micro neighborhoods with large populations from all around the world(Little Italy, China Town, etc). I think theyre good on 'culture' options. I also dont know what atmosphere is unique to Nola restaurants.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:04 pm to t00f
quote:
I would give a nod to SF, just to hang out at The French Laundry.
Not in SF. That would be like giving a nod to BR because you like to eat at Commanders Palace.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:19 pm to AbitaFan08
I know where it is. 
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:31 pm to Deactived
The bias toward New Orleans here is amazing but not unexpected
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:33 pm to yellowfin
I live in New Orleans.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:34 pm to yellowfin
Hahaha it kinda lets you know who's strayed further from home. Alotta chest-thumping from the Louisiana faction. I've overheard their ilk literally brag about the size of their bridges in relation to Mackinaw Island, as well as the intensity of their rain in relation to Seattle. For those keeping score, that's a bridge brag and a rain brag. :) A parochial sense of boastful defiance seems to permeate the region. It's not right or wrong. It just is.
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:40 pm to Deactived
quote:
What 'culture' in Nola restaurants cant be duplicated? NYC has many micro neighborh
The feeling of being in NOLA and what you get can't being duplicated. Call it culture or whatever you want. For example, if you think hanging out for an afternoon drinking and eating soft shells with lump crab and bs'ing with the waiters in Galatoire's isn't unique to NOLA and a special experience not sure what to tell you. The city is special and can't be compared to NYC or others.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:41 pm to dsides
quote:ever spend any considerable time in nyc?
The city is special and can't be compared to NYC or others.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:43 pm to Dayton Duane
Dude. Pretty much every food writer, critic, etc worth a damn all agree that Nola is a consensus top five US food city.
What's your point?
What's your point?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:44 pm to Rouge
quote:
ver spend any considerable time in nyc?
A ton. Lived there briefly and there often for business now. Was there two weeks ago and worked my way through several great restaurants in soho and Tribeca. Your point?
ETA: don't confuse me saying you can't compare it with its not as good.
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:47 pm to dsides
quote:point is that your statement did not come with much backing substance
Your point?
You made a statement that they cannot be compared and kind of left it there
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:49 pm to Rouge
quote:
You made a statement that they cannot be compared and kind of left it there
Not really. Maybe you missed the context of my point that trying to compare NYC and NOLA is apples and oranges?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:49 pm to notiger1997
Agreed. I've lived all over the US and know my cities quite well. My point is anybody who thinks NOLA is in the same ballpark as NYC, Chicago, or SF, LA, is a shameless homer. New Orleans is a tiny big city, and compares very favorably to other tiny big cities.
If I google 'Best Filipino Restaurant in NYC' I get all these red dots on google maps. When I do the same for NOLA, nada. Same disparity exists for literally every kinda of cuisine except for Cajun/Creole and Vietnamese (which is admittedly very, very strong in NOLA due to huge immigrant population. This fact in turn validates diverse coastal cities plus chicago even moreso.)
If I google 'Best Filipino Restaurant in NYC' I get all these red dots on google maps. When I do the same for NOLA, nada. Same disparity exists for literally every kinda of cuisine except for Cajun/Creole and Vietnamese (which is admittedly very, very strong in NOLA due to huge immigrant population. This fact in turn validates diverse coastal cities plus chicago even moreso.)
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:51 pm to dsides
quote:
NYC and NOLA is apples and oranges?
This whole thread is a comparison of apples to oranges to Tonka trucks.
Page 4 of 6
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News