Carousel Bar
Monteleone Cocktail
dinner ::
Cuvee
Many review books refer to this as a restaurant that could almost be called the best in town. And perhaps because of that expectation I was disappointed. The staff were friendly, and the menu was well planned, but it was lacking that extra umpphff that would have bumped it from 85% to 100%. But I'm a picky audience.
- shrimp napoleon, with fried mirliton
- (husband had) pork belly - after having michael symon's a few weeks ago, was not impressed.
- duck confit leg, seared duck breast, drizzled with an oregano-lemon sauce (needed more of this intensity and acid on the plate), sat on a warm white bean and frisee salad
- housemade praline ice cream (nice intensity- but again nothing to push it over the top)
Cafe du Monde
- cafe au lait
- traditional beignet
lunch!!! ::
Jazz and Heritage Festival
(click on the link above, then the food tab at the bottom, then the 2010 Jazz Fest Food List. prepare to be amazed. and hungry)
- shrimp and grits
- sausage and chicken gumbo
- boudin balls - with tabasco and creole mustard
- crawfish beignets *** a clear favorite
- cracklins (had to try them once - despite my love of pork that'll probably be enough for me. or maybe i just need to try another thinner warmer version.)
- sweet iced tea
- pralines
I wanted to keep trying other things, but between the heat and the crowds, I was feeling a little bit queasy, so I had to stop. Or it would have been ugly.
dinner ::
Commander's Palace
Divine.
- artichoke salad
- spring vegetable tart - layers of seasonal vegetables, soft brie-like cheese, puff pastry, surrounded by a savory tomato based sauce
- creole bread pudding souffle - more like a bread pudding topped with a delicious meringue, drizzled with a whiskey cream sauce.
4 comments:
Between the heat and the grease, you have to train yourself to eat down South. Even when I head back home, I have to pace myself :D
Who is Mama Tina?
Tina, meet my mom, a God-fearing woman you would love, who sometimes is a bit low on tact. :) Mom, meet Tina. She's a friend from bible study who shares a passion for cooking. love y'all.
i just shuddered at that online meeting just now as i read it .. i'm twitter and blog friends with mama too ::) we go way back, right??? ::) fun chatting with you. have to eventually meet you in real life!!
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