I loved Castro’s Lengua Madre.
Acamaya wasn’t really on my radar this last trip.
Okay, well the results seem to be in, and far from what McNulty expected.
https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/11/03/emerils-michelin-stars-american-south
Only Emerils, St. Germain, and Zasu got stars.
Bib Gourmand:
Acamaya, Cochon/Cochon Butcher, Domilise’s, Dooky Chase, Hungry Eyes, Lufu NOLA, Mister Mao, Parkway Bakery, Saba, and Turkey and the Wolf
Other honorable mentions excluded all of the old line restaurants except Galatoire’s. Which doesn’t surprise me really.
Mentions:
34, Addis NOLA, Atchafalaya, August, Clancy’s, Compére Lapin, Galatoire’s, Herbsaint, Killer Poboys, Dakar NOLA, La Petite Grocery, Molly’s Rise and Shine, Osteria Lupo, Patois, Pêche, Saffron NOLA, the Kingsway and Willie Mae’s NOLA
It’s a weird list honestly, many omissions. 34 is Emerils new ‘Portuguese’ place which i’m not familiar with yet. The only one I really disagree with is Killer Poboys. I’m not a fan, but it is popular. Personally I think Guy’s, Parasol’s, and Frady’s are all better.
I was in town solo a couple weeks ago to visit friends and catch portions of 2 of the 3 days of Funkfest.
Dined solo at the bar at La Petite Grocery, The Kingsway, Peche. I was staying nearby and considered Hungry Eyes, but chose a 2nd night at Petite Grocery instead. All were excellent. I considered the Wine Bar at Emerils, but it didn’t work out schedule-wise. It’s still pretty new, but I think Kingsway (Saffron NOLA owners) could earn a star someday depending on sustaining popularity, and where they go with the cuisine.
Had a good lunch with friends over on the west bank at Chubbies. This is drive-thru, fast food fried chicken just so no one gets the wrong idea.
We ate here last Jazz Fest, and really enjoyed it. Great G&Ts.
Glad to see Zasu get recognition. We love it there. And Mister Mao.
Love how detailed your recap is. One thing I’d add is that walking around the French Quarter early in the morning can be really peaceful before the crowds hit. Also, trying some lesser-known bars and coffee shops can give a totally different side of the city experience.
Spent the past few days in New Orleans with friends. Great casual lunches at Porgy’s and Turkey and the Wolf.
Dinners at Galaxie for tacos, then a new spot in the Marigny called Evviva which was superb. ($30 corkage). Last night was Compere Lapin, which was good but lacked the charm and vibes of Evviva ($30 corkage).
Bacchanal remains a great spot to unwind and share a bottle.
Wonderful city for a tourist to eat and drink well in.
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Love Porgy’s! I went twice for lunch when I was there last month. As good food as anywhere I ate in town.
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