re: The allure of Mandina’s

There are dishes at Mandina's I enjoy. They're not the best out there, but they're good. I like the nostalgia and neighborhood feel. When I was in school, we would sometimes go on Saturday afternoons when the old regulars were there BSing at the bar. They used to serve seafood stuffed mushrooms only on Saturdays and we liked those. I don't know if they have them anymore.

The last time I ate there I had some of the best fried oysters I've had in a long time. I like the poboys there, as well. I love the warm crab claws. Also, the soft shell crab.

I like the place.