Lambdatiger1989

"Field" has been my favorite for a while now in the pricey cast iron pots and pans.

We found Ovide three years ago. Our first meal was outstanding so We went back last year. It was just ok. Some in the group loved it some not so much, we decided to try again one more time and they were great. Apps came out quick, but dinner took a little while. It w as fine, we were a table of 16

We made our annual trek to the Mirimar Beach area for the 4th. We usually try to hit up some nicer restaurants, so here goes
Pazzo
Started with some calamari. Fried nicely, but cut a bit larger than I like. Marinara was top notch

For my meal I had the chef special Papardelle with Italian sausage and mushrooms. It was very nice.

Our next night was Bitterroot
We started with the house deviled eggs and boudin balls. The eggs, as simple as they were, were fantastic.


Our entrees were the short ribs and the “Sunday Gravy” both were exceptional


The next night we hit Ovide
This place never dissapoints. I had the Chicken skin appetizer and the filet. I would put this filet in the top three steaks I’ve ever had. It was great.


Wednesday night was a little more casual. We grabbed a not so quick bite at Camille’s
I had a wedge salad that was below average, and a burger that was only slightly above the salad. Service was incredibly slow, and they messed up several orders at our table. Don’t think they will make the cut next year.


Thursday night the bar went back up for us at Vin’tj out on Grand Blvd
We tried this place last year and enough in our group wanted to give it another shot, and I ‘m really glad we did. We started with a blue cheese tart and some seared tuna, both outstanding.


I had the shrimp and grits as my meal and it was great. Different than the NOLA style, but very good.

Our final meal was at Pepitos
We normally ho to Cantina Laredo for our guilty Mexican pleasure, but they couldn’t accommodate us this year. We will plan better next year. Pepitos was just average at best we had the “Wet Burrito” and the Birria tacos.


All in all a pretty good week of dinners. Already looking forward to next year.

The UpDawg is where it’s at.

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Just out of curiosity, do they generally put refineries right on top of cities?

Hell, in LA, they are general eyesores, but no one lives right next to them.

How many refineries were built right next to existing neighborhoods?

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Um, try NORCO, St. Rose, and Chalmette just for starters. Plenty of Nice neighborhoods near all the plants right outside of BR.

Looking for a casual spot for dinner for a bunch of college aged dinner before going to play at 504

I'd head to Rivertown and hit up The River Shack. I prefer them to Ground Patti. With that many folks, especially teens, their menu would fit the bill. You could even hit Flying Dolly's across the street for some ice cream for dessert.(Get the Honey Comb)

We hit up Palm and Pine Sat Night before Book of Mormon at the Saenger. The place was packed. I was able to sneak in a reservation because they had a cancelation. We were seated at the “kitchen counter” which I would recommend if you like watching food prepared. We started with the P&P salad which is large enough to split. It was fantastic. We then went on to split fried oysters, bbq shrimp, and smoked pork cheeks. All of the dishes were great, but the cheeks were outstanding. Service was top notch. And the bill wasn’t absurd. We are trying to figure out an excuse to go back. Highly recommend if your looking for a spot before a show.

This place is always packed to the gills and a tough table to get. I'm not sure financial difficulties are the culprit here. The frutti de mer app is one of my favorites, and the Shrimp and Crab pizza never dissapoints.

Pretty sure Merlin Candies went out of business. Either that, or they got bought up and the Merlin name isn't being used. I used to do some business with them a long time ago. It was mind blowing to see how early they started making those chocolate rabbits for Easter.