We’re there over Christmas and booked Luke for dinner that night. Didn’t think we would appreciate somewhere like Antoines after a family Christmas lunch and Luke is near our hotel. Anyone been lately?
When I lived in New Orleans I used to love Moscas. A fifteen minute drive, a bit of a hole in the wall, and rumored to be partially owned by the Mafia, the food was insanely good, and the BBQ shrimp was far and away the best I tasted when I was down there, and I tried many, many restaurants.
http://www.moscasrestaurant.com
Just back from a trip to New Orleans. Peche and Saba were outstanding.
August was very good. Meauxbar was a good neighborhood spot, great cocktails.
On a side note, the World War II museum was well worth a visit. I could have spent two days there. My 10 and 13 year old sons were pretty engaged.
Just back also really enjoyed Herbsaint, August was also good but not as good as Herbsaint. Compere Lapin was very good also but the service was a bit off. They did not seem happy when I sent back premoxed Burg.
George
Herbsaint was good and La Petit Grocery even better. Nice muffuletta at cochon butcher and a wild scene at Saturday lunch at Galatoire’s with a nice veal chop and Cote Rôtie.
Arnauds tonight w a group. Maypop tomorrow.
Holy shit Maypop is good! And dare I say way underpriced.
Glad you enjoyed the place.
Made a reservation for “Bordeaux.”…new on Magazine and if we have time, I have heard good things about “Gris Gris.” In addition, we will try Bywater Bistro for the first time. Love the city and it is always a challenge to balance our favorites with new openings.
Cheers!
Marshall 
For those who love the food at Shaya, Alon’s new place, Saba, doesn’t disappoint. It’s my favorite restaurant in NOLA.
Alon Shaya also released a cookbook, and it is a great read along with all of his signature dishes, which are very faithful to the restaurant version and easily doable at home. His hummus, lamb kofta, and pita recipes are on my regular rotation. His Pita/Pizza Dough is now my standard. I have the Ottolenghi books too, but I prefer Shaya. His wife’s Red Bean & Rice recipe is killer, too.
Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel Amazon.com
Just landed. Compère Lapin tonight and Brennan’s tomorrow
We were at Shaya during Passover a couple of years ago. Great meal with pita and matzoh right out of the oven
Any updates from March visits?
We are there 4/13-4/20, staying in Uptown, and have a number of things set up including Coquette, Compere Lapin and Maypop.
Considering Bywater…
Wow! Blast from the past…
That place was legendary when I was I high school (Shaw) in the 80’s. My dad, loved that place and introduced me to it. I have a several BBQ shrimp recipes from those folks that I like to make but there is only one “Shrimp Mosca”. Nothing even resembling fine dining but the shrimp were always worth it.
Sean
I will be there next week (4/10-12) and have dinner reservations at Saba. Will report back. My daughter goes to Tulane and Saba is now her favorite (used to be Shaya).
The pix on yelp look pretty delish, and maybe a nice break from the rest of the weeks meals.
Oyster Schnitzel - wha?
Anybody been here:
I’ve read some interesting things about it, but haven’t heard any firsthand experiences.
Had a very nice dinner at Compere Lapin last week.
Never made it to the wine list, though, as I loved their liquor options.
Tulane is on my son’s short list (and in the lead) for next year, Sheri. I may need to pick your brain further if that’s OK
Turkey and the Wolf referenced on a thread from last year over here…
Has anybody ever been to Bon Ton Cafe. I never have but the classic old school menu always intrigued me, and I wonder if I should try it one day this coming trip?