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re: Dress Code for dining out
Posted on 4/24/09 at 11:26 am to RidingForAFall
Posted on 4/24/09 at 11:26 am to RidingForAFall
I've been out to Ruffino's and Flemmins and other "fine dining" places in jeans... but before I get ragged, I only wear nice jeans (I hope you know what I mean by that), nice dressy shoes, and button up shirt, and a coat.
Nice jeans can work, but a blazer is a must.
Nice jeans can work, but a blazer is a must.
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Posted on 4/24/09 at 11:27 am to HeadyMurphey
I hate wearing a jacket while eating. I tend to slop up the sleeves. I dress nicely at nice places, but shy away when I see coat and tie required. That was for prep school when I was told what to do.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 12:10 pm to Martini
quote:You forgot that we have no downtown entertainment venues and are devoid of culture despite being between the two most culture-filled cities on this side of the universe. When did the tailgaiting thing come up?...must have missed that one.
So not only do we not have good restaurants, do not know how too cook, allow out of town people show us how to tailgate, have no clue what a po boy is, can't make bread or pizza, we now don't know how to dress? And I'm sure you are going to tell me you and everyone else on here from New Orleans are slaves to fashion.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 12:21 pm to RidingForAFall
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You forgot that we have no downtown entertainment venues and are devoid of culture despite being between the two most culture-filled cities on this side of the universe. When did the tailgaiting thing come up?...must have missed that one.
lawlz
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:18 pm to RidingForAFall
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despite being between the two most culture-filled cities on this side of the universe.
New Orleans and Santa Fe?
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:19 pm to Hodson 4Heisman
How did I know this would turn into another bash BR thread before I even opened it..
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:20 pm to BrockLanders
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The worst recent example I can think of is the last time I had dinner at Irene's (probably November/December)...
Some slapdick had on shorts, a t-shirt - and flip flops.
Naturally, he was at the table next to me. Wanna guess if he was an obnoxious loudmouth?
I'm sure he was from Baton Rouge.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:20 pm to BigAlBR
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Santa Fe
Nah, it must be Albuquerque or Hobbs....
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:23 pm to Martini
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I'm sure he was from Baton Rouge.
Don't know for sure, but I know all of us would be filled with such immense joy if it was indeed true.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:30 pm to RidingForAFall
personally, i think a fine dining place should actively enforce their preferred dress code, or post a specific sign detailing the code rather than just looking down at their nose at someone. If you want someone to wear a blazer, actively enforce the issue. While i am generally not a fan of stuffy places, there is a need for them.
I am just thankful that the latest trend in extremely high end dining has gotten away from the very formal affair and the focus is now more on the food. A lot of big chefs are just tired of always serving to frumpy, stuffy, overdressed diners and have started to pursue other avenues....see Govind Armstrong and Daniel Boulud falling in love with the burger, chefs dropping out of the scene and leaving for Spain or rural France for extended periods to get back to food focus, not a wardrobe or "scene" focus.
I am just thankful that the latest trend in extremely high end dining has gotten away from the very formal affair and the focus is now more on the food. A lot of big chefs are just tired of always serving to frumpy, stuffy, overdressed diners and have started to pursue other avenues....see Govind Armstrong and Daniel Boulud falling in love with the burger, chefs dropping out of the scene and leaving for Spain or rural France for extended periods to get back to food focus, not a wardrobe or "scene" focus.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:32 pm to el tigre
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I am just thankful that the latest trend in extremely high end dining has gotten away from the very formal affair and the focus is now more on the food.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:34 pm to Tiger Attorney
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Tourists bring NOLA down...if you go uptown to Clancy's, Gautreau's, Commander's, Brigsten's, etc. you find most, if not everyone, is in a sport coat or suit.
actually, NOLA is the far outlier in attire, not the rest of the country. If NOLA restaurants want people to dress a certain way, then more should restrict entry based on attire. If not, just admit that tourist money matters way more than attire/class/taste and stop acting like women about clothing.
not a direct on you TA, just a general statement.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:44 pm to 40 Rouge
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Nice jeans can work, but a blazer is a must.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 1:57 pm to el tigre
Come on ET you know you had TA in your mind the whole time you were typing that.. 
I can agree with what you your saying..
I always try to adhere to the dress codes of a place.. But I wish there were more options in NO for great food in a casual setting..
Coming from out of town for a weekend stay I hate to have to bring a closet of clothes for 2 days stay.. Either that or I am always over dressed or underdressed somewhere during the weekend..
I mean what do most people do, how do you go from dressing for dinner at Arnauds to a night a Tipatinas with out feeling out of place at one or the other ?
I can agree with what you your saying..
I always try to adhere to the dress codes of a place.. But I wish there were more options in NO for great food in a casual setting..
Coming from out of town for a weekend stay I hate to have to bring a closet of clothes for 2 days stay.. Either that or I am always over dressed or underdressed somewhere during the weekend..
I mean what do most people do, how do you go from dressing for dinner at Arnauds to a night a Tipatinas with out feeling out of place at one or the other ?
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:00 pm to Kajungee
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Coming from out of town for a weekend stay I hate to have to bring a closet of clothes for 2 days stay.. Either that or I am always over dressed or underdressed somewhere during the weekend..
I mean what do most people do, how do you go from dressing for dinner at Arnauds to a night a Tipatinas with out feeling out of place at one or the other ?
This is why I can't see how folks try to combine Jazzfest into a big fine dining event, as well.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:18 pm to el tigre
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not a direct on you TA, just a general statement.
I couldn't agree with your statement more.
ETA: I feel fault lies equally with the restaurant and the person himself.
This post was edited on 4/24/09 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:20 pm to Kajungee
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I mean what do most people do, how do you go from dressing for dinner at Arnauds to a night a Tipatinas with out feeling out of place at one or the other ?
This is why I always pack tuxedo t-shirts when I vacation.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:21 pm to Tiger Attorney
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ETA: I feel fault lies equally with the restaurant and the person himself.
absolutely.
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:30 pm to Tiger Attorney
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This is why I always pack tuxedo t-shirts when I vacation.
I envy that quick change guy
Posted on 4/24/09 at 2:34 pm to Kajungee
Just a suggestion for those struggling to do Jazz Fest and Antoine's in one day.
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