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re: NOLA ranked best place to eat in the WORLD!
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:24 am to BabyTac
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:24 am to BabyTac
Anthony Bourdain:
Few food writers and personalities have gripped the culture quite like Anthony Bourdain. While he was known for his blunt charisma and sometimes provocative nature, he also made a career out of listening to the common man through his multi-award-winning journalism. He was a traveler who explored food around the world in his shows like "No Reservations" and "Parts Unknown". After trips through Bhutan and Hong Kong, he told People Magazine in 2018 that he felt ready to enjoy some American classics. One fast food chain had a special place on Bourdain's plate: Popeyes.
"To me, Popeyes is exotica," Bourdain said. "I was eating noodles and roast goose and Chinese food for the past 10 days. So to be back and eat some Americana food, well, I will weep with gratitude at macaroni and cheese."
That was one of the realest things a celebrity chef could say. He didn't just visit once, either. Bourdain frequented the near-extinct, buffet-style Popeyes on three separate occasions, three days in a row while filming for his show in Louisiana. The act probably says something good about Popeyes' food for it to be the quick choice of someone who found all the actual best places to eat abroad.
To dine like the chef himself, you'll want to get a spicy fried chicken dinner with two country sides: biscuits and gravy and mac and cheese. Popeyes might not have the best fast food mac compared to other restaurants, but its creamy recipe is still a solid choice for a spicy meal. Bourdain's drink of choice was a large Dr. Pepper.
Now, to really get in the spirit of this legend, you'll also want to wear something casual. Throw on a hoodie so nobody can recognize if you're a celebrity — something Bourdain did on his Popeyes escapades to little avail. He even compared the venture to being caught walking out of an adult video store (via Esquire). It's these moments that remind us that famous people are still human — and sometimes you've got to just "love that chicken" from Popeyes.
Read More: https://www.chowhound.com/1688014/anthony-bourdain-favorite-fast-food-fried-chicken/
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Few food writers and personalities have gripped the culture quite like Anthony Bourdain. While he was known for his blunt charisma and sometimes provocative nature, he also made a career out of listening to the common man through his multi-award-winning journalism. He was a traveler who explored food around the world in his shows like "No Reservations" and "Parts Unknown". After trips through Bhutan and Hong Kong, he told People Magazine in 2018 that he felt ready to enjoy some American classics. One fast food chain had a special place on Bourdain's plate: Popeyes.
"To me, Popeyes is exotica," Bourdain said. "I was eating noodles and roast goose and Chinese food for the past 10 days. So to be back and eat some Americana food, well, I will weep with gratitude at macaroni and cheese."
That was one of the realest things a celebrity chef could say. He didn't just visit once, either. Bourdain frequented the near-extinct, buffet-style Popeyes on three separate occasions, three days in a row while filming for his show in Louisiana. The act probably says something good about Popeyes' food for it to be the quick choice of someone who found all the actual best places to eat abroad.
To dine like the chef himself, you'll want to get a spicy fried chicken dinner with two country sides: biscuits and gravy and mac and cheese. Popeyes might not have the best fast food mac compared to other restaurants, but its creamy recipe is still a solid choice for a spicy meal. Bourdain's drink of choice was a large Dr. Pepper.
Now, to really get in the spirit of this legend, you'll also want to wear something casual. Throw on a hoodie so nobody can recognize if you're a celebrity — something Bourdain did on his Popeyes escapades to little avail. He even compared the venture to being caught walking out of an adult video store (via Esquire). It's these moments that remind us that famous people are still human — and sometimes you've got to just "love that chicken" from Popeyes.
Read More: https://www.chowhound.com/1688014/anthony-bourdain-favorite-fast-food-fried-chicken/
LINK
This post was edited on 3/15/25 at 12:52 pm
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Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:25 am to johnnydrama
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London? Nobody talks about food in London
London is #5 in the ranking of cities with the most restaurants with Michelin stars.
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This post was edited on 3/15/25 at 9:25 am
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:25 am to BabyTac
Galatoire's is good again?
I haven’t been in a while, but they were slipping a while back. At least…compared to how good they used to be.
I haven’t been in a while, but they were slipping a while back. At least…compared to how good they used to be.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:29 am to yaboidarrell
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No NYC or London? New Orleans food is good but has nowhere near the variety you can get in a bigger city like NYC or even Houston.
New Orleans is the place in the world, of all of the places I have been, in which you have the highest probability of having a very good meal by walking into a random restaurant. It also beats everywhere else on mid-price point food.
If you want true gourmet food you can find it in New Orleans, but it’s more prevalent in NYC, London, and yes, Houston, which has a VERY good high end food scene.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:32 am to BabyTac
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3. Medellin
Uhhh
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:32 am to BabyTac
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Houston has what New Orleans offers as well as the best of the best for variety
Debatable but you if you go to Houston you have to be surrounded by all those soy boys we call Texans.
This post was edited on 3/15/25 at 9:33 am
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:34 am to Penrod
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New Orleans is the place in the world, of all of the places I have been, in which you have the highest probability of having a very good meal by walking into a random restaurant. It also beats everywhere else on mid-price point food. If you want true gourmet food you can find it in New Orleans, but it’s more prevalent in NYC, London, and yes, Houston, which has a VERY good high end food scene.
I can agree with this.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:35 am to Penrod
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New Orleans is the place in the world, of all of the places I have been, in which you have the highest probability of having a very good meal by walking into a random restaurant. It also beats everywhere else on mid-price point food.
I still think there is NYC and everyone else when it comes to this (granted I haven’t been to NYC since Covid).
NYC just abounds with small places to get a quality soup or salad or sandwich or anything ethnic and a decent price. The diner/bodega culture of the city really delivers on cheap eats that are genuinely good.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:39 am to BabyTac
I appreciate Nola as much as anyone, but that’s a reader’s choice list, and that top 20 is fricking abysmal 
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:40 am to yaboidarrell
How many Houston themed restaurants do you see in international cities? I'll save you the rime, it's zero. That's because there is nothing original about the city when it comes to food.
New Orleans themed restaurants are everywhere but they rarely duplicate the original.
New Orleans themed restaurants are everywhere but they rarely duplicate the original.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:45 am to realbuffinator
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NOLA food is like the usual food here in the Arkansas delta, but with more seasoning...
Wut?
Nola is maybe 2nd or 3rd best in the US, but this list is crap by listing them as best in the world.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:48 am to UtahCajun
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Tell me exactly what variety there is, that cannot be found in NOLA if you look.
Not arguing against this.
But this is true for every major city.
Nola peeps act like food doesn’t exist outside of New Orleans.
Meanwhile burger kings and McDonalds are all over the city.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:49 am to BabyTac
A great place to get oysters and murdered as theo vonn says
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:49 am to BabyTac
I place Houston over NO
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:51 am to Scruffy
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NOLA ranked best place to eat in the WORLD!
At one time probably, yes.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 9:53 am to redstick13
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How many Houston themed restaurants do you see in international cities? I'll save you the rime, it's zero. That's because there is nothing original about the city when it comes to food.
Houston is the DR Horton of food and other culture. In the end it works pretty well but it's not super attractive and there's nothing unique about it.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 10:04 am to TigerintheNO
The food in the UK is complete arse.
You back out fish n chips and you got nothin.
You back out fish n chips and you got nothin.
Posted on 3/15/25 at 10:12 am to BabyTac
I agree, NOLA is a place where you won’t be in business long, if your food isn’t decent.
Anthony Bourdain is right on so many levels. One of his last stops was in S. La. During Mardi Gras. My cousins band played music during the filming.
Anthony talked about what Al Copeland did with his restaurant. Al started working in his brothers Donut shop. That’s where the brand got started.
You look at Todd Graves, his brand of only selling one product, Chicken. Remember, in college, he was awarded the lowest grade in his economics class. They open his restaurant in Georgia, from open to close, the place is packed.
Remember Paul Prudhomme ran Commander’s Palace in NOLA, the guy he trained to take his place Emeril Lagasse.
Too many great chefs have come out of Louisiana.
As for Houston, I live outside of the city, it has nice restaurants. But give me NOLA.
You can drive an hour in S. La. a find a good restaurant.
My family has our own printed Cookbook. Many recipes handed down. My grandmother catered Wedding for years. She lived in a small S. La. town. She never charged for the catering. Her Chicken Salad, Shrimp Jambalaya, Crab Mornay, Pimento and Cheese, Wedding Punch.
My Mother made one of the better Bread Puddings.
All this food talk, it’s making me hungry!
Anthony Bourdain is right on so many levels. One of his last stops was in S. La. During Mardi Gras. My cousins band played music during the filming.
Anthony talked about what Al Copeland did with his restaurant. Al started working in his brothers Donut shop. That’s where the brand got started.
You look at Todd Graves, his brand of only selling one product, Chicken. Remember, in college, he was awarded the lowest grade in his economics class. They open his restaurant in Georgia, from open to close, the place is packed.
Remember Paul Prudhomme ran Commander’s Palace in NOLA, the guy he trained to take his place Emeril Lagasse.
Too many great chefs have come out of Louisiana.
As for Houston, I live outside of the city, it has nice restaurants. But give me NOLA.
You can drive an hour in S. La. a find a good restaurant.
My family has our own printed Cookbook. Many recipes handed down. My grandmother catered Wedding for years. She lived in a small S. La. town. She never charged for the catering. Her Chicken Salad, Shrimp Jambalaya, Crab Mornay, Pimento and Cheese, Wedding Punch.
My Mother made one of the better Bread Puddings.
All this food talk, it’s making me hungry!
Posted on 3/15/25 at 10:13 am to BabyTac
What a joke....
Posted on 3/15/25 at 10:13 am to BabyTac
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