Shamalama

[quote]Damn, I actually thought that one was decent. The one on the corner of Essen/Perkins is the worst establish known to man.[/quote] Yes, that one is AWFUL. I think I've only been to the O'Neal one once, a couple of years ago. I remember being pleasantly surprised, because it beat my other ...

Eggplant parm. Black bean soup...

Doesn't seem like a veggie place,but Gumbo Shop in the quarter has a vegetarian special every day which is usually pretty tasty, as well as a couple of other veggie options (gumbo, sandwiches). It would be an especially good choice if you were with a group who wanted to eat more Louisiana-type food...

I also got this for Christmas and like it very much. Haven't had a chance to make anything from it yet. Need to remedy that soon....

[quote] I thought the Lousiana-Mexican fusion dishes were very good, I was particularly impressed with the nuevo crab enchiladas. [/quote] I had those when we went. Fantastic. Probably the best seafood-based Mexican dish I have had in BR. Got a thumbs-up from my crew. It is a bit pricey, s...

Totally agree with Pujo Street and Mama Rosa's. I grew up in LC but pretty much had not been back for years and years until recently. Now I am there 2-3 times a year. But hardly any place I remember going back in the day is still there. We went to Pujo Street on a friend's recommendation last...

[quote]Actually, Red Robin didn't even make it beyond a year. It was replaced by that horrible Copeland's idea of wrapping all your food together in a tortilla. What was the name of that place? It didn't make it either.[/quote] Wrap and Roll? They had stuff like red beans and rice in a torti...

Went there for my husband's birthday last weekend. Very good....

My son (now a teenager) was a very picky child. He never would have eaten chow mein at 3. But he probably would have eaten steamed rice--the blander the better as far as he was concerned. Probably would have been all over those crispy fried noodles too. I am with those who that bringing in food ...