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Is it appropriate to go to Brennans just to get dessert?
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:12 pm
If not is there another good NOLA location that this is acceptable at?
This post was edited on 2/6/09 at 3:13 pm
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Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:19 pm to Golfer
where are you eating dinner?
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:21 pm to Elleshoe
Here in BR.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:26 pm to Golfer
Why? For Banana's Foster? Its very easy to make.. I wouldnt go there for just dessert. Breakfast there is overrated and Dinner is underrated in my opinion. There are other option for a just dessert place.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:26 pm to Golfer
they aren't going to deny you a table but be aware ther is a huge convention in the city so they may be packed
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:31 pm to Catman88
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Why? For Banana's Foster? Its very easy to make..
Yes, and I'll try and make it from our hotel room. Its something the fiancee really likes.
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There are other option for a just dessert place.
Suggestions? I'm open to any. I don't dine enough in NOLA to know.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:31 pm to charlied
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they aren't going to deny you a table but be aware ther is a huge convention in the city so they may be packed
Not going until next Tuesday.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:38 pm to Golfer
Angelo Bacato
Cuvee lots of great desserts
Herbsaint chocolate beignet is very good
If she really likes Banana's foster you may be able to get it at the bar there too which may be a better option than reserving a table. Of course the same banana's foster would be served at any Brennan restaurant. But I would recommend getting a dessert at the bar of any upscale restaurant. (Of course not sure how they would do Banana's Foster since its a tableside thing)
Cuvee lots of great desserts
Herbsaint chocolate beignet is very good
If she really likes Banana's foster you may be able to get it at the bar there too which may be a better option than reserving a table. Of course the same banana's foster would be served at any Brennan restaurant. But I would recommend getting a dessert at the bar of any upscale restaurant. (Of course not sure how they would do Banana's Foster since its a tableside thing)
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:39 pm to Catman88
How much is banana's foster over there? Just curious b/c like you said- it's really easy to make.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:40 pm to Catman88
Try Sucre on Magazine Street.
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:43 pm to Golfer
bread budding souffle ftmfw
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:49 pm to Solo
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Try Sucre on Magazine Street.
Do they serve wine? I'm a big fan of dessert wines...
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:55 pm to Solo
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Try Sucre on Magazine Street.
Thats a good option too. Not sure about wine though..
I think Banana's Foster is something like 9-12 dollars. Cant remember..
Posted on 2/6/09 at 3:59 pm to Catman88
i know they have wine and champagne. Google "sucre magazine street"
Posted on 2/6/09 at 4:04 pm to Catman88
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I think Banana's Foster is something like 9-12 dollars. Cant remember..
They have it at Sucre??
Posted on 2/6/09 at 4:08 pm to Golfer
Posted on 2/6/09 at 7:12 pm to Catman88
I don't know if it's too late, but can I suggest Clancy's for dessert? We went there for my birthday last year and had the banana ice cream and lemon ice box pie for dessert... to die for. Really. We've gone back just for dessert and have been seated at the bar. It's wonderful. 
But we called first to see if it's acceptable to drop by for just dessert.
But we called first to see if it's acceptable to drop by for just dessert.
Posted on 2/7/09 at 11:08 am to Bodhi
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Is it appropriate to go to Brennans just to get dessert?
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But we called first to see if it's acceptable to drop by for just dessert.
Most everyone will accomadate this providing they have the space. My wife and I used to do this quite a lot. Have dinner somewhere, maybe leave from there and go have a glass of wine at another place then end at a third with dessert and coffee. Makes a nice evening and most restaurants really don't mind. I just tend to tip a little better with it.
Posted on 2/7/09 at 12:01 pm to Martini
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I just tend to tip a little better with it.
You really need to A) Pick a slow time (end of the night), B) Call/check w/ maitre d', C) Let the waiter know as soon as you're seated that you'll only be having a dessert and that you'll D) Tip accordingly, (over-tip)
Otherwise it's not fair to the restaurant or the wiater - they depend on turning tables with reasonable ticket/tip sizes
Posted on 2/7/09 at 1:20 pm to Old Skule
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they depend on turning tables with reasonable ticket/tip sizes
Desserts typically don't take as long to make or eat as a meal. How would the tip per minute be any different than if the same couple came in and split a dinner?
Waiting tables isn't easy or something for the lazy, but I swear I've never seen a bigger group of whiney bitches wanting easy money than current and former waiters on this message board telling restaurant patrons that most of the time they really should just stay home and realize they're too poor for restaurant food and go to McDonalds instead.
Not trying to hijack the thread or aim that comment at you, but it just pisses me off a little to think that I have to jump through a bunch of hoops if all I want is dessert. The entire thrust of your business is serving food to people. Maybe the grocery store doesn't make a killing when I pick up milk and bread after work, but when I go back that weekend and get a basket full of groceries they more than make up for it. Likewise, that low margin dessert is just priming the pump for a bigger expenditure when I return for something like my anniversary dinner, or when mom and dad come visit.
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