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Birthday weekend

Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:21 pm
Posted by Tigergirl2142
new orleans
Member since Aug 2007
218 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:21 pm
This weekend is my birthday and i am looking for somewhere nice to go that has good food in new orleans but not looking to make my boyfriend pay alot for dinner. He said he was looking at spending around $150 for dinner. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant for dinner? We were looking at muriel's and a few others. Some suggestions would be helpful.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49591 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:26 pm to
This should do it.

Incredible Eyetalian
Posted by Tiger Attorney
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
20025 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:26 pm to
Is that dollar amount inclusive of alchohol? or just food?
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49591 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:27 pm to
Irene's.
Posted by Tigergirl2142
new orleans
Member since Aug 2007
218 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:27 pm to
no he said he was trying to spend about 150 to 175 with ordering some wine
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18278 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:29 pm to
shouldn't he be asking for the advice to surprise you? hehe.

Uptown or downtown? How much will/do yall drink? Are you going to drive, cab it, or walk... staying overnight?

This will help with suggestions.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49591 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:29 pm to
Bring your own bottle of wine and ask the corkerage fee. You can normally save quite a lot and that way you can surprise him as well. You can bring more than one normally.
Posted by Tigergirl2142
new orleans
Member since Aug 2007
218 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:36 pm to
probably at least a bottle of wine and either uptown or downtown and we will probably drive
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18278 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 5:44 pm to
We've enjoyed Pelican club in the quarter. It's around the corner from the Monteleone. You could probably get a cheap room and get some drinks at the carousel bar before or after.

I love Irene's but it's a pain in the arse to get in.

Brigsten's might be a good spot for yall uptown. Commander's if you want to go all out

Emeril's Delmonico is really good.

HB

Posted by cajunhedgy
new orleans
Member since Aug 2008
27 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 8:08 pm to
I took my wife to MR B's. With apps, main course, a bottle of wine, and other drinks we spent about 210 (with tip). It was worth it.
Posted by LittleLady
Big BR
Member since Jun 2007
830 posts
Posted on 8/12/08 at 8:31 pm to
quote:

Emeril's Delmonico is really good.

Did this Friday night for my birthday... Did the Chef's Menu so each course was a surprise. Our waiter said that for each person it runs $65 to $100. Plus, they will do a wine pairing with each course for about $60 a person. We just opted to buy by the bottle and saved money that way.

I would recommend it.
Posted by Tiger Attorney
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
20025 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 9:30 am to
Dante's Kitchen and Clancy's are a great options off the beat and path. They are worth investigating...they don't get much attention on this board, but they are top notch. I also love the Pelican Club.
Posted by Turbo93
Member since Jan 2004
507 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 9:40 am to
Sounds like Cafe Degas would be perfect.
Posted by Hero0831
225
Member since Aug 2008
881 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 10:32 am to
Go uptown to La Crepe Nanou.

LINK

Food is outstanding, the restaurant is small and romantic, the service is personable, and the prices are very reasonable. It's a real neighborhood place. I recommend the mussels and escargot to start (with lots of bread for dipping) and the sweetbreads as a main course.

But before dinner stop here,

LINK

and buy the fattest bottle of wine you can afford and bring it to the restaurant.
Posted by Tiger Attorney
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
20025 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 10:56 am to
I usually know my BYO restaurants...I was unaware of Nanou. Whats the corkage fee?

I have never seen anyone do it at Nanou.
Posted by Hero0831
225
Member since Aug 2008
881 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 11:31 am to
quote:

Whats the corkage fee?


I just called to confirm. It's $12.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32499 posts
Posted on 8/13/08 at 5:35 pm to
I used to work at The Wine Seller in college. I'm good friends with the owner Ben.
This post was edited on 8/13/08 at 5:36 pm
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