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re: A certain dining guide written by a tire company is sniffing around NOLA
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:37 pm to fightin tigers
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:37 pm to fightin tigers
New Orleans has too many apathetic hipster waiters whose ironic handlebar mustaches and contrived aloofness would likely score the restaurant no points with inspectors. It would be a stumbling block for Peche, which, imo, puts out a better culinary product than say Angler (one star) in SF. The service, however, at Angler is on another level than Peche.
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Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:38 pm to Fun Bunch
There are a bunch of New Orleans restaurants that would get one star, which many excellent restaurants would consider an honor. Some may even get two stars.
I don’t think we have any that would get three stars based upon the same criteria used in Europe or New York. Not even close.
Guy Savoy is Paris just got demoted to a 2 star.
I don’t think we have any that would get three stars based upon the same criteria used in Europe or New York. Not even close.
Guy Savoy is Paris just got demoted to a 2 star.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:52 pm to fightin tigers
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Maybe August is pretentious enough to get a pity 3 so New Orleans has one.
There's no place in NOLA currently that would remotely sniff a 3 star. None. R'evolution MIGHT be the closest currently and it wouldn't even get 2.
I've eaten at places with 3, 2, 1. No where in NOLA comes close to 3.
Saint Germain would get a star, for sure I would think. Places like Peche and Herbsaint could get Big Gourmand. I could see Dakar getting some kind of Star but I'm not sure it would be solely on merit.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:54 pm to MobileJosh
One thing Michelin eventually coming to down though would be to bring the competitiveness in the scene to another level, have restaurants spend more time focusing on service, and possibly have people start some higher concept restaurants regularly.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:06 pm to Fun Bunch
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There's no place in NOLA currently that would remotely sniff a 3 star. None.
Absolutely correct.
Like you said, lots of 1 star contenders and maybe a couple 2s (maybe), but if you think anyplace in Nola is worthy of 3 Michelin stars you’re out of your mind.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:08 pm to Fun Bunch
Agree with you. I'm not sure 3-star dining would particularly fly here either though. Figure Michelin would want at least 1 three star on their list if they do expand the guide.
That was part of the Stella! problem. The cost to maintain that really limits the clientele.
That was part of the Stella! problem. The cost to maintain that really limits the clientele.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:11 pm to fightin tigers
NOLA isn't a big enough or rich enough city to maintain a true 3 Star. I could see in theory if some place opened that was stunning and became a national sensation, like a 3 michelin star version of Turkey and The Wolf or something 
But Michelin coming to town WILL change the dining scene here, like it or not. We are a small enough city for that single decision to have huge impact
But Michelin coming to town WILL change the dining scene here, like it or not. We are a small enough city for that single decision to have huge impact
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:19 pm to Fun Bunch
I can imagine a few with the backing and hunger to go after multiple stars.
Goodenough would be one that falls in the group.
Goodenough would be one that falls in the group.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:22 pm to fightin tigers
Mason Hereford could go for one I bet, and has the celebrity status and political will to get something like that. Not sure he has the actual talent for one, though. (or the desire for that level of service, I seriously doubt it)
I think Alon Shaya could have that kind of pull to attempt to achieve it too
I think Alon Shaya could have that kind of pull to attempt to achieve it too
This post was edited on 5/17/23 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:23 pm to AbitaFan08
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New Orleans would be a good spot to start a Michelin guide. Probably the most logical next city to select after the current ones (NY, SF, Chicago, DC)
if their goal is to move tires, i can't think of a better place
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:25 pm to Fun Bunch
Probably just stopping by N.O. on their way to Supper Club.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:27 pm to Fun Bunch
Shaya has the hype and maybe still the marketing. Truth is his restaurants aren't really that special (foodwise) when taken outside of New Orleans.
Mason can cook at that level, but nothing he has done on his own would earn a star. He has the hype train though. Neighbor was jacked about going to Hungry Eyes on Saturday. Couldn't even explain what was on the menu.
Devillier, Eric Cook, Stoltzfus may nut up, Nina Compton probably is good on her own, Link probably has a couple of stars that would take a run if he backed them. Burgau?
Mason can cook at that level, but nothing he has done on his own would earn a star. He has the hype train though. Neighbor was jacked about going to Hungry Eyes on Saturday. Couldn't even explain what was on the menu.
Devillier, Eric Cook, Stoltzfus may nut up, Nina Compton probably is good on her own, Link probably has a couple of stars that would take a run if he backed them. Burgau?
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Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:29 pm to fightin tigers
Hungry Eyes is good but more about vibe. The food was good, I wouldn't say anything was sensational. The sweetbreads were actually pretty darn good, but more so what came with them.
but if he wanted to open a high end place, I do think he would have the backing and name to be able to do it. The hype would come.
but if he wanted to open a high end place, I do think he would have the backing and name to be able to do it. The hype would come.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 3:52 pm to SixthAndBarone
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Stick with dinging at Bubba Gumps, you Bama cousin-lover.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 7:14 pm to AbitaFan08
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but if you think anyplace in Nola is worthy of 3 Michelin stars you’re out of your mind.
Parish Parlor is the only one I can think of that is worthy.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 7:45 pm to Fun Bunch
Too many women, POC and alphabet people in the city’s restaurant scene for JBF to stay away any longer
Posted on 5/17/23 at 8:34 pm to Tornado Alley
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F&M's cheese fries deserve a Michelin star.
you brought back memories from 20 years ago
Posted on 5/17/23 at 9:24 pm to Fun Bunch
This is a very long shot and is it even worth it?
Having even one star is a huge deal. The work it requires is obscene and a few chefs have given them back.
NOLA restaurants mosty cater to tourists and the menu and service matches that. I love NOLA food but it' not Chicago or New York and never will be. The reality of NOLA tourist budgets means it's hard to meet the service and ingredient level required to get even one star.
Having even one star is a huge deal. The work it requires is obscene and a few chefs have given them back.
NOLA restaurants mosty cater to tourists and the menu and service matches that. I love NOLA food but it' not Chicago or New York and never will be. The reality of NOLA tourist budgets means it's hard to meet the service and ingredient level required to get even one star.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 9:38 pm to tadman
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. I love NOLA food but it' not Chicago or New York and never will be. The reality of NOLA tourist budgets means it's hard to meet the service and ingredient level required to get even one star.
What are your top 3 restaurants to get a 1 or 2 star?
Posted on 5/17/23 at 9:47 pm to tadman
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NOLA restaurants mosty cater to tourists and the menu and service matches that.
I don’t follow your logic
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