Recent New Orleans Eats

RyanC · February 6, 2018, 11:11pm

Had an enjoyable meal at the Sylvain bar a couple weeks ago. Really cool spot in the French Quarter. Cozy and full of character, with great cocktails and highly enjoyable food. Comfortable but reasonably refined.

Marshall_Gelb · February 26, 2018, 6:48pm

Bumping this back up for any additional comments. Just found out that my brother and SIL will be joining us in town and my SIL has plans for decimating the oyster population in the gulf!

Cheers!
Marshall

Jay_Winton · February 26, 2018, 7:03pm

We also enjoyed our meal there last year during the French Quarter Fest.

Gregg_Kitzis · February 26, 2018, 9:37pm

Just returned last week. Arrived the day AFTER Mardi Gras. In order of preference:

Meril: I know. I was skeptical but after a lunch I made a res for dinner. Not very New Orleans but delicious. Great energy. Very noisy. Chef was in the house. Nice bourbon list.
Compere Lapin: recommended by the Somm at Meril. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Parkway Bakery: OMG! Get the Surf and Turf poboy.
August: always predictably excellent. Corkage is now $30. I visited Marc Pelletier at Martin Wine for some white burg.
Central Grocery: nothing like a muffuletta while sitting in Jackson Square Park.
Pizza Domenica: good Neapolitan style.
Cochon: worth checking out.
Revolution: brunch. Meh…don’t bother.

Went to Cafe Du Monde a couple of times. I remember a time there were no 1/2 block long lines. Still worth waiting for.

Stayed at the Windsor Court. Fantastic. Great music on the weekend. Fantastic bourbon list (even Pappy 23 and all the 2017 BTAC releases). Wonderful staff. Beautiful rooms.

Gregg_Kitzis · February 26, 2018, 10:17pm

Two more things:

The Pizza Domenica I went to was the one in Uptown.

People have recommended Willie Maes for fried chicken: when I was there 4 years ago it was the worst meal I ever had in NOLA: everything was bad.

Chris_S_p_i_k_e_s · February 27, 2018, 1:12pm

I thought Morning Call was the place to go for beignets?

Bill_Tex_Landreth · February 27, 2018, 2:21pm

I’ll be there solo on Thursday. What is the single can’t miss place I can get into short notice?

Gregg_Kitzis · February 27, 2018, 5:49pm

Chris- I’ve never been to Morning Call. Too long a walk from the where I usually stay. Looks worth checking out if in the area.

Bill- Compere Lapin. The cold smoked tuna tartare was killer.

Chris_S_p_i_k_e_s · February 27, 2018, 5:58pm

If only you weren’t a vegetarian and liked extended dry aged beef, I would suggest Doris Metropolitan. (it’s also a lot more than beef)

But, probably depends on whether prefer more classic leaning New Orleans cuisine or just high end food. I only get down there a couple times a year, so I’ll let the bigger experts speak.

We’ve had some outstanding meals at Peche also. Both lunch and dinner.

RyanC · February 27, 2018, 6:02pm

If you want something distinctly NOLA and are a solo diner, I’d consider Compere Lapin, Cochon, Sylvain, or August — or even Commander’s palace.

But if I had one meal in NOLA, right now it would probably be Shaya, which obviously isn’t NOLA food.

Bill_Tex_Landreth · February 27, 2018, 6:48pm

Thanks, guys. I will look at all of these when I get back to the hotel tonight. My only concern is that I am staying in Baton Rouge and don’t want to be commuting back after having too much consumption.

Jason_T · March 5, 2018, 2:26am

RyanC:

Chris S p i k e s:

Bill Tex Landreth:

I’ll be there solo on Thursday. What is the single can’t miss place I can get into short notice?

If only you weren’t a vegetarian and liked extended dry aged beef, I would suggest Doris Metropolitan. (it’s also a lot more than beef)

But, probably depends on whether prefer more classic leaning New Orleans cuisine or just high end food. I only get down there a couple times a year, so I’ll let the bigger experts speak.

We’ve had some outstanding meals at Peche also. Both lunch and dinner.

If you want something distinctly NOLA and are a solo diner, I’d consider Compere Lapin, Cochon, Sylvain, or August — or even Commander’s palace.

But if I had one meal in NOLA, right now it would probably be Shaya, which obviously isn’t NOLA food.

I’m not sure I would… Shaya was great. But months ago lost its namesake Alon Shaya in a bitter dispute, and he poached the person named executive chef, who was supposed to replace him, as well.

Sherr1_Shap1r0 · March 5, 2018, 4:29pm

Jason T:

RyanC:

Chris S p i k e s:

If only you weren’t a vegetarian and liked extended dry aged beef, I would suggest Doris Metropolitan. (it’s also a lot more than beef)

But, probably depends on whether prefer more classic leaning New Orleans cuisine or just high end food. I only get down there a couple times a year, so I’ll let the bigger experts speak.

We’ve had some outstanding meals at Peche also. Both lunch and dinner.

If you want something distinctly NOLA and are a solo diner, I’d consider Compere Lapin, Cochon, Sylvain, or August — or even Commander’s palace.

But if I had one meal in NOLA, right now it would probably be Shaya, which obviously isn’t NOLA food.

I’m not sure I would… Shaya was great. But months ago lost its namesake Alon Shaya in a bitter dispute, and he poached the person named executive chef, who was supposed to replace him, as well.

Alon Shaya is opening up a new place (may even have opened already) called Saba’s.

RyanC · March 5, 2018, 4:48pm

I had no idea re Shaya. Disregard my advice until this is sorted out.

Marshall_Gelb · March 5, 2018, 8:26pm

Still another question…has anyone been to Greg Sonnier’s recently reopened “Gabrielle?” The man can cook!

Cheers!
Marshall

m_p_r_y_b_u_t_o_k · March 24, 2018, 2:48am

I had dinner at Gabrielle about a month ago. The gumbo and duck were insanely good, and I can’t think of anything our group of 5 had that we didn’t completely polish off. On top of that, a nice little (and nicely priced) wine list.

Marshall_Gelb · March 24, 2018, 1:42pm

Thanks! We still have a free night or two and I am seriously considering Gabrielle. As far as Shaya (according to Eater), his new restaurant will be on the site of Kenton’s which will close very soon.

Cheers!
Marshall

Glenn_L_e_v_i_n_e · March 24, 2018, 2:44pm

Friends raving about Maypop lately. Dim Sum on Sat & Sun.

Marshall_Gelb · May 9, 2018, 10:46pm

Had a wonderful meal at Gabrielle…smoked quail gumbo, whole speckled trout baked in sea salt and a great pork chop among other dishes. Very friendly service, and a very nice wine list. Definitely would return next trip!

Cheers!
Marshall

F.Daner · November 18, 2018, 6:41pm

Highlights from 2 recent trips

Lunch at Maypop. Love this place. Cool weather has arrived so the black bean and crab gumbo should be on the menu. Fantastic
Gabrielle- love it, back to being the classic it was before Katrina.
Carrollton Market- worthy of being on the top 10 restaurant list. Nothing like seeing the owner chef either working the grill/saute station or doing expo over every dish leaving the kitchen. Terrific place.
Bywater Cafe- Nina Compton’s new place. Excellent, casual with cool vibe. Go with a group and try a bunch of dishes
La Petit Grocery- very solid
Seaworthy- best Happy hour in town. Some of the best oysters in town and great cocktails. Make a reservation though. Small place and not easy to get a seat.

Commanders- was a little disappointed in our lunch. It was fine but no dish really stood out. They are a machine though on Friday lunch. The food and booze getting made is something to see.
Mr B’s- solid brunch. Not the best in town but great to see one of our favorites still doing well.

Lastly, in the qtr and looking for a good local place for chargrilled Oysters and po’boys. Mr Ed’s a Metairie staple has opened a location. Good solid local seafood.