Classic New Orleans Picks

Are you thinking about going to New Orleans? Of course you are.  With the Saints winning the Superbowl and Mardi Gras happening next week, don't tell me you haven't thought about it.

Last week I was away on a cruise on the Sea Dream Yacht Club, where I met The McDonald's.  They were from New Orleans.  We got to talking about one of my favorite topics...food.  I asked them  about all the restaurants in New Orleans  and the of course told me.  Did I mention we were on a cruise which meant I might have had a drink or two.  Thankfully, Chavanne wrote out the entire list  including what to order where so I can share it with you.

Clancy's Uptown- Amunciation Street-fried oysters with brie

Commander's Palace-Washington Ave-turtle soup, pecan crusted gulf fish, shrimp henican

Irene's -Chartres St-Soft shell crabs, lamb, oyster appetizer

Port Of Call-Esplande Ave-hamburgers, monsoon drinks, great for lunch

Restaurant August or Cochon -both won the James Beard award-the oscar of the food world

Pascale Manale-Napoleon Ave-BBQ Shrimp

Galatoires-Bourbon St-oysters en brochette, pompano,trout or soft shell crab Meunière Amandine or ponchatrain, oysters rockefeller, shrimps remoulade
Casamentos-Magazine St- raw oysters!!!
Central Grocery-French Quarter on Decatur- Muffelettas


Bars- Carousel Bar at Monteleone Hotel, The Columns Hotel, Dos Jefes Cigar Bar,Hermes Bar at Antoines Restaurant, Pat O'Briens