GrassIsAlwaysGreener

Juniper is closed. Their last day was this past Sunday. Thanks Pete for operating a great reataurant ina tough location.

Congrats to a buddy of mine Mike Gowland for winning on Chopped tonight. Great Job Mike!

You ought to see the line to get into the audition. These must be some of the craziest cooks in the city!

Some of these list have so many average restaurants on them. I know it's just opinion...but, what the hell are you people thinking? We are talking about the "Best", Top 10 Restaurants on the Northshore.

How does Jerks, Bears, Rags, WOW, N'Tinis, Mi Mamacitas, Friends, Petunia's, etc. get on anyones list. Not that they are bad places. I've eaten at all of them...But, they are not even close to the best the Northshore has to offer.

Here is my list. I do not list any restaurant from Slidell or Hammond...sorry, it's just too damn far for me to drive. There is NO good food in Madisonville.

1. Sal n' Judys...the place has never missed. I've been with just my wife and also with large groups.

2. Juniper...low key and never "maxed out" busy. But probably one of the best experiences you can get.

3. Cafe Lynn...food and service are first class. It's even better if you don't know that the building was a Burger King, but don't let that stop you from getting a great meal.

4. La Provence...Classic setting, great food, awesome service. I love going when there is a chill in the air and the fireplace is going. Probably one of the best wine list on the Northshore.

5. Keith Youngs...Best steak on the Northshore. That is the only reason I go.

6. del Porto...it's the best pure northern italian on the Northshore.

Now for some less expensive options:

7. Lola...great lunch, even better dinner. They have a perfect little restaurant tucked away by the courthouse in covington.

8. La Noria Taqueria...best authentic Mexican around. Everything else is a knock off of someone elses menu. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is right on.

9. Broken Egg Cafe...I know all the hate for the chains, but this is the original and the best. It's busy and noisy on the weekends, you will have to wait for a table, and that little old building is sometimes hot in the middle of the summer. If you want cheep breakfast...go to Waffle House. If you want a southern experience...go to The Broken Egg.

10. Nuvolari's...it's not just italian. They have some of the best grilled fish. The food and service are always perfect. This is one of our "go to" places when we want comfort. It's also not as expensive as some believe.

They just finished remodeling...Looks like a total loss.

I'm sure the commissioner has control of all marketing that happens during an NFL game.

What's up with this place? It's in a primo location on Magazine, but it's just nasty. I just can't figure it out.

I'm in Houston visiting my brother. We are picking up dinner from Pei Wei and I know that it's one of the new concepts that is under construction on Vets. Anybody have any comments about their food and service?

Harrahs (Caesars) is a national contract. No choice there.

I'm alright with no draft. Their selection of bottled craft beer is pretty damn good. I really like that Southern Pecan.

Price was fine with me. The braised short ribs over the jambalaya was solid!

Sal n Judy's in Lacombe

How about getting out of your comfort zone there pnut and make a suggestion. It's so easy to just be a critic.