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Birthday weekend in new Orleans
Posted on 11/27/12 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 11/27/12 at 6:01 pm
Hubby is taking me because I said..." I keep reading about these restaurants on tigerdroppings"... We are going next weekend... I've already decided charbroiled oysters from dragos... I have never tried an oyster.. But have eaten scallops and clams ? and liked.. We are not going to mothers... I keep looking at Stella... What's y'all recc... Will arrive about 8 Friday night and leave on Sunday... Thanks in advance!!!
Posted on 11/27/12 at 6:04 pm to MrsWiggles
its already Tues night, pick a place and look into reservations ie stella
Posted on 11/27/12 at 6:40 pm to MrsWiggles
quote:get them and some drinks and then go to another restaurant for dinner
charbroiled oysters from dragos.
Posted on 11/27/12 at 7:18 pm to MrsWiggles
If you are not used to high end restaurants and "odd" foods, Stella might not be for you.
I agree about not eating a full dinner at Dragos. Just do the oysters.
I agree about not eating a full dinner at Dragos. Just do the oysters.
Posted on 11/27/12 at 7:46 pm to notiger1997
Happy Birthday in advance!
I agree with the above post that if you've never had an oyster, Stella's exotic menu and presentation may be overkill.
If you're going to be at Dragos, perhaps check out NOLA which is an Emeril restaurant just a few blocks away which is an upscale yet casual quality place. I've never had a bad experience there.
I agree with the above post that if you've never had an oyster, Stella's exotic menu and presentation may be overkill.
If you're going to be at Dragos, perhaps check out NOLA which is an Emeril restaurant just a few blocks away which is an upscale yet casual quality place. I've never had a bad experience there.
Posted on 11/27/12 at 7:52 pm to MrsWiggles
Banana's Foster from Palace Cafe
Posted on 11/27/12 at 8:14 pm to MrsWiggles
Take the streetcar to the corner of Carrollton and Canal, walk a block to your right, and hit up Wit's Inn for your free $25 birthday bar tab!
Posted on 11/27/12 at 8:51 pm to wizziko
Go to Rampart across from Mahalia Jackson and get a great cocktail at Tonique.
Posted on 11/27/12 at 10:53 pm to MrsWiggles
I went to Mona Lisa on Gov. Nicholls and Royal the other night and it was exceptional. Although, probably not what you are looking for but great romantic date place hidden in quarter.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:15 am to MrsWiggles
I've never had a bad meal at Irene's. You'd certainly need a reservation, though. Request the middle room if you are looking for quiet and candlelight. Request Daniel in the room by the bar if you're looking for entertainment.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 1:15 pm to MrsWiggles
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What's y'all recc... Will arrive about 8 Friday night and leave on Sunday
Friday dinner: Sylvain, Irene's, Mr. B's, Herbsaint, August, a Mano, Emeril's .. check out the menus and just pick one, all are good.
Saturday coffee/breakfast: Merchant
Saturday lunch: oysters from Casamento's then Guy's for a poboy
Saturday dinner: Coquette, La Petite Grocery, Bistro Daisy, Clancy's
Sunday coffee/breakfast: Velvet
Sunday lunch: grab a sandwich from either Stein's or Cochon Butcher
Happy Birthday
This post was edited on 11/28/12 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:07 pm to Rohan2Reed
I want to try some different things... I like things most ppl wouldn't.... I have looked at the menu at Stella several times and am intrigued..... I love ethnic food... Indian/ Greek/ sushi.... For some reason I have never had oysters... Don't know why.. Will talk to hubby and let y'all know what we decide... Was thinking emeril's but concerned it may be too commercial now
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:10 pm to MrsWiggles
Thanks all for the early birthday wishes!
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:13 pm to MrsWiggles
quote:
Was thinking emeril's but concerned it may be too commercial now
Not at all. It is a really fine restaurant with exceptional service, food and wine list.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:15 pm to glassman
Second, glass. If running a high caliber restaurant with excellent food, attentive but not overbearing service, and a deep and thorough wine list is commercial, I want every restaurant to be commercial.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:25 pm to BlackenedOut
Decisions!!! hard but have to be made!
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:36 pm to MrsWiggles
Emeril's is an excellent restaurant. I'm not sure what you mean by "too commercial". I ate there in April and it was just as good as always and the service was excellent. The bbq shrimp app and the andouille crusted redfish or drum is outstanding in my opinion. It's well worth a visit.
I second Casamento's for lunch on Saturday. They also serve the chargrilled oysters. They aren't quite as good as some I've had, but plenty good enough. Try those, raw if you like and don't miss the fried. The soft shell crab there is also delicious.
For a fun New Orleans type meal, I'd suggest considering the jazz brunch at Arnaud's. It's festive and fun and the oysters Arnaud is a delicious app. Get the souffled potatoes and the trout amandine or menuiere for a typical New Orleans meal if you've not had that before. Great way to end a birthday weekend on NO.
Those are three of my favorite places to go when in NO, but I have many more faves.
I second Casamento's for lunch on Saturday. They also serve the chargrilled oysters. They aren't quite as good as some I've had, but plenty good enough. Try those, raw if you like and don't miss the fried. The soft shell crab there is also delicious.
For a fun New Orleans type meal, I'd suggest considering the jazz brunch at Arnaud's. It's festive and fun and the oysters Arnaud is a delicious app. Get the souffled potatoes and the trout amandine or menuiere for a typical New Orleans meal if you've not had that before. Great way to end a birthday weekend on NO.
Those are three of my favorite places to go when in NO, but I have many more faves.
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:37 pm to MrsWiggles
quote:
Decisions!!! hard but have to be made!
Are you a fan of desserts that contain bananas?
Posted on 11/28/12 at 5:48 pm to Gris Gris
Whoa, Casamentos has chargrilled oysters?
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