re: What's your favorite New Orleans restaurant?

Cochon - I have to get the oysters every time I go because there isn’t a better oyster dish anywhere in the city. Drago’s by comparison comes across as something you can do yourself at home because you can identify every ingredient. But Cochon is also my favorite for other reasons. With the exception of the surprisingly bland crawfish pie, every dish is solid. There is nothing on their menu that I won’t enjoy eating. I also love that it is well sized and well staffed. I have never had a bad service experience. The waiters are always friendly and knowledgeable about the food.