Restaurant Recommendations

Postby **llipgh2** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:50 pm

Avenue B is closing on Friday. We went last weekend and it was a great send off.

Anything going into the space? It's literally a block from my house and I'd like to see something go in there.

Postby **slappybrown** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:22 pm

Avenue B is closing on Friday. We went last weekend and it was a great send off.
Anything going into the space? It's literally a block from my house and I'd like to see something go in there.

Not that I have heard. The Avenue B owners said they didn't renew their lease and left it at that.

Postby **Tomas** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:57 pm

Any experts on "contemporary creole cuisine"?

I have a dinner invitation for this place in a few days:
http://www.jubans.com/dinner/

...and I'm looking for recommendations - what are "the" entrees to introduce somebody to this type of cuisine?

Postby **Shyster** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:59 pm

Any experts on "contemporary creole cuisine"?

I have a dinner invitation for this place in a few days:
http://www.jubans.com/dinner/

...and I'm looking for recommendations - what are "the" entrees to introduce somebody to this type of cuisine?

@tifosi77 would probably know better, but if I were to stick to the most traditional creole offerings on that menu, I'd go with:

Louisiana Oyster Carousel or Frog Legs Vacherie as an app;
Gumbo as a soup/salad; and
Fish Meunière as the main.

Postby **tifosi77** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:10 pm

There's a conception that creole and Cajun food is really spicy, but it really isn't that bad. Dishes tend to be much more highly seasoned, but that's the only real watchout.

Shyster's suggestions are good, but I would go with the redfish as an alternative.

Postby **columbia** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:15 pm

I'd go with:

Gulf Crab Cakes
Redfish Adrian
Two Birds

Postby **Tomas** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:17 pm

Any experts on "contemporary creole cuisine"?

I have a dinner invitation for this place in a few days:
http://www.jubans.com/dinner/

...and I'm looking for recommendations - what are "the" entrees to introduce somebody to this type of cuisine?
@tifosi77 would probably know better, but if I were to stick to the most traditional creole offerings on that menu, I'd go with:

Louisiana Oyster Carousel or Frog Legs Vacherie as an app;
Gumbo as a soup/salad; and
Fish Meunière as the main.

Thanks! Just to better specify my request - I was more interested in the "contemporary" aspect of the creole cuisine (as opposed to the "traditional tourist trap" cuisine I get to eat every time I visit NOLA). I am hoping that going to Baton Rouge will give me one opportunity to taste the "real stuff."

Postby **tifosi77** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:37 pm

When you go to NOLA, do you go to Bubba Gump's or Acme Oyster House? My experience is that every single meal I've had in NOLA in three trips has been outstanding.

Postby **Freddy Rumsen** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:52 pm

Postby **tifosi77** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:02 pm

Just walk across Iberville and go to Felix's.

Postby **Tomas** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:17 pm

When you go to NOLA, do you go to Bubba Gump's or Acme Oyster House? My experience is that every single meal I've had in NOLA in three trips has been outstanding.

Last 3 restaurants visited, I believe:
K-Paul Louisiana Kitchen, NOLA Restaurant, Emeril's New Orleans

Postby **tifosi77** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:33 pm

Those are indeed tourist traps.

Felix's, Bayonna, Brennan's, Royal House, Antoine's, Glatoire's, Coop's, Central Grocery & Deli, Bourbon House. That's just the Vieux Carré. A short Uber/Lyft into Treme will get you Willie Mae's and Dooky Chase. Go the other way to the CBD for Compère Lapin, Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Herbsaint, Bon Ton Cafe. Further upriver, Commander's Palace, Coquette.

The sort of famous bars (Carousel, Sazerac Bar, Pat O'Brien's, French 75) have been, in my experience, an absolute hoot and worth the crowds.

Postby **columbia** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:35 pm

ie tif likes tourist trap bars

Postby **tifosi77** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:38 pm

First call as soon as we check in is always Sazerac. And POB is more about being next door to Preservation Hall, tbh.

Postby **dodint** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:45 pm

Mmm, redfish.

Postby **dodint** » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:23 am

Any decent sushi in the North Hills? Wife only works till 1pm on Fridays, told her we would find some sushi for lunch.

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:40 am

Any decent sushi in the North Hills? Wife only works till 1pm on Fridays, told her we would find some sushi for lunch.

Catch something from the Mon and make your own.

Postby **nocera** » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:44 am

Ryu Gin in Cranberry

Postby **MrKennethTKangaroo** » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:54 am

Any decent sushi in the North Hills? Wife only works till 1pm on Fridays, told her we would find some sushi for lunch.
Catch something from the Mon pine crick and make your own.

Postby **LITT** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:20 am

went to or, the whale for brunch this weekend. very delicious, would recommend.

Postby **slappybrown** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:24 am

Cafe du Jour was on point

Postby **dodint** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:01 pm

Winghart's has delivered both times I've gone there, it's becoming one of my favorite places to eat downtown. Wish the seating area was a little bigger but what are you going to do?

Postby **nocera** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:03 pm

Winghart's has delivered both times I've gone there, it's becoming one of my favorite places to eat downtown. Wish the seating area was a little bigger but what are you going to do?

It's not bad. The mac & cheese is on point, though.

Postby **dodint** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:04 pm

The server was pretty funny. I made a passing comment about how I'd rather eat at Winghart's than Primanti's and she unloaded a rant I'm sure she's given a hundred times. Wonder if they fired her or something.

Postby **Troy Loney** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:04 pm

Has anyone been to Federal Galley? And if so, would you assume it would crowded today between 5:45 and 6:45?