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Restaurant Recommendation for a Special Ocassion in NOLA
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:07 pm
So here's the deal:
I'm planning on proposing to my girlfriend in a couple weeks in NO. I'd like to do it before dinner privately and then surprise her by having her family waiting for us at dinner right after. I need a suggestion of a good restaurant, nice but casual, for a party of about 10-12 people, in or around the CBD / warehouse district. I considered Cochon - my girlfriend and I have been wanting to try it for a while. Would anyone recommend this or any others? Thanks in advance.
I'm planning on proposing to my girlfriend in a couple weeks in NO. I'd like to do it before dinner privately and then surprise her by having her family waiting for us at dinner right after. I need a suggestion of a good restaurant, nice but casual, for a party of about 10-12 people, in or around the CBD / warehouse district. I considered Cochon - my girlfriend and I have been wanting to try it for a while. Would anyone recommend this or any others? Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:09 pm to WeeBeaux
I guess you're ruling out Subway. 
Couchon's is good, but not so romantic.
Couchon's is good, but not so romantic.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:16 pm to BRgetthenet
Ugly Dog...they have the best cole slaw.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:18 pm to arseinclarse
quote:
Ugly Dog...they have the best cole slaw.
It is damn good.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:19 pm to WeeBeaux
I assume you're confident of her answer.
And, if you are, I think this is a great idea and I'd bring a video camera to start a tape of all the activities from proposal to the wedding. Ask someone else to tape. I did this for my niece. We had an impromtu party with both sides of the family present the day she returned from New Orleans where her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal. I taped it all and had them both tell the story of the proposal. There were some toasts that night which I also taped. Thereafter, I taped other parties, the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Great gift for them.
You might consider Luke as an option. If you want a room, I believe Emeril's has a small room. Otherwise, it might be too noisy for this particular celebration.
And, if you are, I think this is a great idea and I'd bring a video camera to start a tape of all the activities from proposal to the wedding. Ask someone else to tape. I did this for my niece. We had an impromtu party with both sides of the family present the day she returned from New Orleans where her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal. I taped it all and had them both tell the story of the proposal. There were some toasts that night which I also taped. Thereafter, I taped other parties, the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Great gift for them.
You might consider Luke as an option. If you want a room, I believe Emeril's has a small room. Otherwise, it might be too noisy for this particular celebration.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:23 pm to WeeBeaux
Domenica is something to consider.
OH, and I hope you're damn sure of her answer meeting the in-laws with a, "I'm not sure" answer, might be not so fun.
OH, and I hope you're damn sure of her answer
meeting the in-laws with a, "I'm not sure" answer, might be not so fun.This post was edited on 1/19/12 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:27 pm to WeeBeaux
Herbsaint
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:41 pm to WeeBeaux
quote:
So here's the deal:
I'm planning on proposing to my girlfriend in a couple weeks in NO. I'd like to do it before dinner privately and then surprise her by having her family waiting for us at dinner right after. I need a suggestion of a good restaurant, nice but casual, for a party of about 10-12 people, in or around the CBD / warehouse district. I considered Cochon - my girlfriend and I have been wanting to try it for a while. Would anyone recommend this or any others? Thanks in advance.
I love Cochon but that is not romantic or the spot to propose at all.
Le Foret. TRUST ME. (EDIT: Sorry, didn't read the casual part. They are not casual. Why would you want a casual atmosphere for a proposal?)
This post was edited on 1/19/12 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:41 pm to LSUbase13
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Herbsaint
Good place, again, not a proposal place, but better than Cochon in terms of atmosphere.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:50 pm to LSUAfro
quote:
OH, and I hope you're damn sure of her answer meeting the in-laws with a, "I'm not sure" answer, might be not so fun.
Yes I am sure (unless she sends the most blatant mixed signals ever).
It doesn't necessarily need to be really romantic either, because her entire family will be there.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:52 pm to WeeBeaux
Try the outside dining at Bayona
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:53 pm to Fun Bunch
Just to clarify:
I am NOT proposing at the restaurant. I am proposing somewhere private before we get to the restaurant. I just want a cool place for 10-12 people to celebrate afterwards. She will think we are going to a private dinner but her entire family will be there as a surprise. Hence it does not necessarily need to be romantic.
I am NOT proposing at the restaurant. I am proposing somewhere private before we get to the restaurant. I just want a cool place for 10-12 people to celebrate afterwards. She will think we are going to a private dinner but her entire family will be there as a surprise. Hence it does not necessarily need to be romantic.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 1:55 pm to WeeBeaux
quote:
Yes I am sure (unless she sends the most blatant mixed signals ever).
It doesn't necessarily need to be really romantic either, because her entire family will be there.
You need to think long and hard about doing it this way.
I thought about doing it with my girlfriend, but instead opted for an intimate evening with just the two of us.
She told me that if I would have done it where I proposed and then all of her family was there right after she would have killed me. She wanted it to be special and intimate with just us, and then be able to tell or show people individually.
Just make sure.
Cochon is an excellent place, but I still feel its pretty casual for this type of event.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:22 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:Some girls love it, some girls don't. I assume he knows his girlfriend and what she likes. If it is a bad idea, I'm sure his new in-laws will tell him.
I thought about doing it with my girlfriend, but instead opted for an intimate evening with just the two of us.
She told me that if I would have done it where I proposed and then all of her family was there right after she would have killed me. She wanted it to be special and intimate with just us, and then be able to tell or show people individually.
I think Cochon is a good idea. American Sector is also nearby and casual but I think Cochon has the better food. I haven't heard much lately about Rio-Mar but it gets decent reviews. A Mano is also in the area.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:27 pm to WeeBeaux
August serves a good filet 
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:28 pm to Winkface
I know you said CBD/Warehouse, but I know someone who did the same thing you want to do and they had a great time at Ralph's on the Park.
If you do Cochon, they have the banquet room on top that you may be able to get in to.
If you do Cochon, they have the banquet room on top that you may be able to get in to.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:30 pm to WeeBeaux
cafe adelaide
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:31 pm to Winkface
Sort of depends on the relationship she has with her family. I find the idea very appealing and I would be thrilled that he was so thoughtful as to allow me to share the good news with my family immediately thereafter because I'd be on the phone with all of them anyway, texting photos of the ring and such.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:32 pm to Gris Gris
ive never heard of a girl being disappointed that her family was there to celebrate after a proposal. 1st time wast just now after Fun Bunch said it
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:36 pm to Lester Earl
Nor I, Lester. My niece couldn't wait to get back home the day after the proposal to see everyone. That was the down side to it being done out of town. She stayed on the phone the rest of the night and all during the meal after the proposal. She was very excited.
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