tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
I am no longer employed @ Dante's, yet I still recommend it very highly.'jplvr said:
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hydroxybear
Footballguy
Going to be in New Orleans this Thursdaythrough Monday for a bachelor party (8 guys, 30 years old). Looking for a great spot in the French Quarter to watch the Saints on Saturday. Also from reading this thread it sounds like Ricks Cabaret and Penthouse would be the best spots for the grooms late night activities. Does that still hold true?
Game's at 3:30, so you'll have your pick of places to watch it without it being too crowded. Most of the main bars will have 3 for 1 all day long, just look for the signs and take your pick. Haven't been to Ricks or Penthouse in a looong time so can't add input there. Best strip club in New Orleans is Visions, but you'll need a cab to get there (about 20 minutes from the quarter). Girls are very hot and generous, and it won't break your bank at all like the ones on Bourbon. But it can be difficult on the logistics.
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PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
going to be in NOLA in two weeks on business. Going to visit Dante's(maybe my favorite US restaurant) and Tipsy's new BBQ spot. Looking for a good seafood restaurant. Who has the best blackened fish in NOLA?
We also have a place called Butcher and irene's(for soft shell crab) on our list.
open to any other suggestions. I still havent been to Jaquemo's or any of the emerils.
Keeping a list of potential restaurants for my trip. We are making this a culinary crawl of sorts. we will have 4 nights and 5 days on the company's dime. heres what i got:
lunch
Tipsys
Butcher
lil Dizzy's (a favorite of mine)
Dinner - will have to pick 4
Dante's
irene's
K-Paul's
Red fish
a mano
one of emeril's spots
We also have a place called Butcher and irene's(for soft shell crab) on our list.
open to any other suggestions. I still havent been to Jaquemo's or any of the emerils.
Keeping a list of potential restaurants for my trip. We are making this a culinary crawl of sorts. we will have 4 nights and 5 days on the company's dime. heres what i got:
lunch
Tipsys
Butcher
lil Dizzy's (a favorite of mine)
Dinner - will have to pick 4
Dante's
irene's
K-Paul's
Red fish
a mano
one of emeril's spots
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whoknew
Footballguy
Listen - I know its a touristy restaurant. But K-Paul's blackened Louisiana Drum Fish is one of the best things I've ever eaten - if not the best. I can't recommend it enough.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
that looks good!
What is "amanonola"?Everything else looks good
The best of emeril's restaurants is NOLA IMO
Look back in the original post, there are a bunch of good recommendations in there as well.
Where are you staying?
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
my bad. its called a mano. http://www.amanonola.com/Staying at the Marriott on Canal.What is "amanonola"?Everything else looks good
The best of emeril's restaurants is NOLA IMO
Look back in the original post, there are a bunch of good recommendations in there as well.
Where are you staying?
Gotcha...never been, but has a solid chef. Report back if you try it. Marriott is a great location, you have a bunch of optionsmy bad. its called a mano. http://www.amanonola.com/Staying at the Marriott on Canal.What is "amanonola"?Everything else looks good
The best of emeril's restaurants is NOLA IMO
Look back in the original post, there are a bunch of good recommendations in there as well.
Where are you staying?
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
will do.Gotcha...never been, but has a solid chef. Report back if you try it. Marriott is a great location, you have a bunch of optionsmy bad. its called a mano. http://www.amanonola.com/Staying at the Marriott on Canal.What is "amanonola"?Everything else looks good
The best of emeril's restaurants is NOLA IMO
Look back in the original post, there are a bunch of good recommendations in there as well.
Where are you staying?
Major
Footballguy
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jplvr
Footballguy
Ah, I see that now. I'll have to hit you up next time I'm in town.Never made it up town since it was just me and the brother in law.We ended up hitting Drago's twice. Way overpaying for oysters, but they were excellent.
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
Friends don't let friends eat at places like that....this thread is full of where not to go.
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PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
made some updates. going to have to make some tough decisions. the only definites are McClures, Dante's and Irene's.
Pretty good list. I would drop acme oyster house off of your dinner list. I like it, but it's a lunch place...don't waste a company paid dinner on that...plus, there's one in the airport if you really want it. I'd go Dante's, Irene's, Emeril's NOLA and Red Fish if I had to pick 4 from your dinner spots.
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Luke Skywalker
Guest
Might also check out Scores. Ask for Janine. Trust me.
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Luke Skywalker
Guest
Coop's Place is a must. Best fried chicken I've ever had.Another good lunch place is Elizabeth's. It's on the "wrong" side of Esplanade but well worth the trip. They have ridiculous things like praline-coated bacon and the best pastrami sandwich ever.
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Never heard of Coop's Place. Just looked it up, and I've probably walked by there a million time and just assumed it was a tourist trap due to its location. Guess I'll have to give it a shot one of these days.
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Luke Skywalker
Guest
Nah, it's pretty much a hole in the wall and the food is cheap. I usually get the red beans and rice with a 2 pc. fried chicken and a couple beers and it comes out to around 12 bucks.
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yeah, just checked the menu online...i'll be going there soon
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Luke Skywalker
Guest
Avoid the gumbo unless you like lots and lots of okra. Personally, I find it slimy and disgusting but some folks dig it.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
im on a crash diet in preparation for the 10 lbs i plan to gain next week!! Im going to try and eat alot of seafood in hopes of keeping it semi healthy.
Well this is timely.Looks like I'm headed to New Orleans to present at a conference in June. Will definitely hit Dantes and check out the rest of the food scene.
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growlers
Footballguy
I read this thread and checked out yelp but am getting more and more confused about where to eat our first night.
Got ten people coming in on Friday night before super bowl amd staying at omni royal on St Louis street in the quarter. Would be eating late maybe 8:30 and because people are arriving to town at different times want something within an easy walk from omni as we we would all be meeting there and not cabbing together from one place. All other meals will be on the fly and got great ideas from this thread but I am responsible for this one being planned so want to get it right.
Desires:
1. Quality classic new Orleans style food options on menu
2. Either will take a reservation or can seat ten at 8:30 on a Friday without waiting forever
3. cost doesn't matter
4. Although cost doesn't matter, we don't want anyplace too stuffy as its sorta a reunion and we will be ordering lots of drinks and making some noise (although not rowdy enough to need a private room or anything). So no brennens or commanders palace for instance
5. No real dress code as if it's warm enough (?) some may be wearing shorts and everyone else certainly in jeans.
6. Easy safe walk from omni royal which is on st louis a block or so from bourbon.
Any help?
Also, since saints aren't in super bowl can we just find a spot on the fly to watch the game or do we need to plan ahead?
I live in Vegas so I am biased as you have to plan ahead to watch the game ANYWHERE, I have no idea what that situation would be like in the quarter.
Lastly, is the dungeon still worth a walk to at midnight that Friday night? I haven't been to no in ten years so don't know what's up with that place but it was a goofball voyeuristic outing for an hour or so last time we were there. One guy has some safety concerns about walking there.
Thanks in advance to any advice!!! Will answer any Vegas question in return
Growlers.
Got ten people coming in on Friday night before super bowl amd staying at omni royal on St Louis street in the quarter. Would be eating late maybe 8:30 and because people are arriving to town at different times want something within an easy walk from omni as we we would all be meeting there and not cabbing together from one place. All other meals will be on the fly and got great ideas from this thread but I am responsible for this one being planned so want to get it right.
Desires:
1. Quality classic new Orleans style food options on menu
2. Either will take a reservation or can seat ten at 8:30 on a Friday without waiting forever
3. cost doesn't matter
4. Although cost doesn't matter, we don't want anyplace too stuffy as its sorta a reunion and we will be ordering lots of drinks and making some noise (although not rowdy enough to need a private room or anything). So no brennens or commanders palace for instance
5. No real dress code as if it's warm enough (?) some may be wearing shorts and everyone else certainly in jeans.
6. Easy safe walk from omni royal which is on st louis a block or so from bourbon.
Any help?
Also, since saints aren't in super bowl can we just find a spot on the fly to watch the game or do we need to plan ahead?
I live in Vegas so I am biased as you have to plan ahead to watch the game ANYWHERE, I have no idea what that situation would be like in the quarter.
Lastly, is the dungeon still worth a walk to at midnight that Friday night? I haven't been to no in ten years so don't know what's up with that place but it was a goofball voyeuristic outing for an hour or so last time we were there. One guy has some safety concerns about walking there.
Thanks in advance to any advice!!! Will answer any Vegas question in return
Growlers.
regularguy
Footballguy
What's the dress code like for a weekday lunch? We just got a timeshare exchange into the Avenue Plaza for spring break starting with French Quarter Fest weekend. I was hoping for a better location, but it might be good to be out of the FQ for once with two young kids along. Really looking forward to checking out the FQF for the first time and McClure's of course.Pinky - hit Commander's Palace. Great food. Turtle Soup all day
Emeril's NOLAI read this thread and checked out yelp but am getting more and more confused about where to eat our first night.
Got ten people coming in on Friday night before super bowl amd staying at omni royal on St Louis street in the quarter. Would be eating late maybe 8:30 and because people are arriving to town at different times want something within an easy walk from omni as we we would all be meeting there and not cabbing together from one place. All other meals will be on the fly and got great ideas from this thread but I am responsible for this one being planned so want to get it right.
Desires:
1. Quality classic new Orleans style food options on menu
2. Either will take a reservation or can seat ten at 8:30 on a Friday without waiting forever
3. cost doesn't matter
4. Although cost doesn't matter, we don't want anyplace too stuffy as its sorta a reunion and we will be ordering lots of drinks and making some noise (although not rowdy enough to need a private room or anything). So no brennens or commanders palace for instance
5. No real dress code as if it's warm enough (?) some may be wearing shorts and everyone else certainly in jeans.
6. Easy safe walk from omni royal which is on st louis a block or so from bourbon.
Any help?
Also, since saints aren't in super bowl can we just find a spot on the fly to watch the game or do we need to plan ahead?
I live in Vegas so I am biased as you have to plan ahead to watch the game ANYWHERE, I have no idea what that situation would be like in the quarter.
Lastly, is the dungeon still worth a walk to at midnight that Friday night? I haven't been to no in ten years so don't know what's up with that place but it was a goofball voyeuristic outing for an hour or so last time we were there. One guy has some safety concerns about walking there.
Thanks in advance to any advice!!! Will answer any Vegas question in return
Growlers.
[*]Literally 342 ft according to google from the omni royal. Think it fits your criteria perfectly IMO. I'd just call ASAP about getting reservations.
[*]Dungeon sounds about the same as you remember it IMO. You shouldn't have any safety concerns at all IMO. Especially with a big group.
[*]For Super Bowl, every bar will have it...but you'll likely be standing...if you want a comfortable place to sit the entire time and eat/drink, think about the following places: Mannings (it's brand new, but supposedly a top notch sports bar - yes it's Eli, Archie and Peyton's place...you should call there now if you want to do that), Walk-Ons (another sports bar in the CBD - a quick cab ride or about a 15 minute walk from your hotel). I can't think of any more off hand...but as your walking around throughout the weekend, just see if any place jumps out at you as they all will be showing the game
No jacket required, you can get away with nice jeans if you don't want to wear slacksWhat's the dress code like for a weekday lunch? We just got a timeshare exchange into the Avenue Plaza for spring break starting with French Quarter Fest weekend. I was hoping for a better location, but it might be good to be out of the FQ for once with two young kids along. Really looking forward to checking out the FQF for the first time and McClure's of course.Pinky - hit Commander's Palace. Great food. Turtle Soup all day
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
Question. I will be staying at the Marriott on Canal this week. Is there a dry cleaners near there that will do same day? i dont want to pay the crazy prices that the hotel will charge.
regularguy
Footballguy
Oh, and TF, I'm about to be an LSU student...for one class anyway. The state of GA decided that a CPA Law class I took counted as a business class instead of an accounting class. So, I've got to get 3 accounting hours ASAP so I don't have to reapply for my CPA license, and LSU's independent study program fits the bill. I figure it's my best chance to be an alum of a school with a football national championship as I doubt GT wins another one.
regularguy
Footballguy
Thanks...what about for the lady? Pants acceptable?No jacket required, you can get away with nice jeans if you don't want to wear slacksWhat's the dress code like for a weekday lunch?Pinky - hit Commander's Palace. Great food. Turtle Soup all day
No earthly idea, but it's pretty much all hotels around there (no residential within close walking distance) so I'd guess that the hotel would be your best bet.
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growlers
Footballguy
Thanks for,the quick and very helpful reply. Love this board!NOLA looks perfect but three of the couple live in Vegas and we have been to emeril's fish house multiple time and had the tasting menu, etc so even if the menu is different it is out just because we would want something unique to us. Thx though.Emeril's NOLAI read this thread and checked out yelp but am getting more and more confused about where to eat our first night.
Got ten people coming in on Friday night before super bowl amd staying at omni royal on St Louis street in the quarter. Would be eating late maybe 8:30 and because people are arriving to town at different times want something within an easy walk from omni as we we would all be meeting there and not cabbing together from one place. All other meals will be on the fly and got great ideas from this thread but I am responsible for this one being planned so want to get it right.
Desires:
1. Quality classic new Orleans style food options on menu
2. Either will take a reservation or can seat ten at 8:30 on a Friday without waiting forever
3. cost doesn't matter
4. Although cost doesn't matter, we don't want anyplace too stuffy as its sorta a reunion and we will be ordering lots of drinks and making some noise (although not rowdy enough to need a private room or anything). So no brennens or commanders palace for instance
5. No real dress code as if it's warm enough (?) some may be wearing shorts and everyone else certainly in jeans.
6. Easy safe walk from omni royal which is on st louis a block or so from bourbon.
Any help?
Also, since saints aren't in super bowl can we just find a spot on the fly to watch the game or do we need to plan ahead?
I live in Vegas so I am biased as you have to plan ahead to watch the game ANYWHERE, I have no idea what that situation would be like in the quarter.
Lastly, is the dungeon still worth a walk to at midnight that Friday night? I haven't been to no in ten years so don't know what's up with that place but it was a goofball voyeuristic outing for an hour or so last time we were there. One guy has some safety concerns about walking there.
Thanks in advance to any advice!!! Will answer any Vegas question in return
Growlers.
[*]Literally 342 ft according to google from the omni royal. Think it fits your criteria perfectly IMO. I'd just call ASAP about getting reservations.
[*]Dungeon sounds about the same as you remember it IMO. You shouldn't have any safety concerns at all IMO. Especially with a big group.
[*]For Super Bowl, every bar will have it...but you'll likely be standing...if you want a comfortable place to sit the entire time and eat/drink, think about the following places: Mannings (it's brand new, but supposedly a top notch sports bar - yes it's Eli, Archie and Peyton's place...you should call there now if you want to do that), Walk-Ons (another sports bar in the CBD - a quick cab ride or about a 15 minute walk from your hotel). I can't think of any more off hand...but as your walking around throughout the weekend, just see if any place jumps out at you as they all will be showing the game
What about this place k-Paul's ? My wife is yelping and googling and seems to think it fits the criteria but some of the reviews are hit amd miss.
Re: super bowl, if we just want bar food, a screen, and sound, would we be able to just wander into a place like cats meow an hour or two before kickoff? I really want to avoid cabs with the logistics of ten people and such. I don't think we care too much about the quality of food during the game as long as we have seats amd drinks.
Haven't been to k-paul's before (actually going this weekend for the first time)...without having been there, I would think that it fits all of the criteria you're looking for.Check out Palace Cafe...been there many times and it doesn't disappoint. Should fit well for your group.Thanks for,the quick and very helpful reply. Love this board!NOLA looks perfect but three of the couple live in Vegas and we have been to emeril's fish house multiple time and had the tasting menu, etc so even if the menu is different it is out just because we would want something unique to us. Thx though.Emeril's NOLAI read this thread and checked out yelp but am getting more and more confused about where to eat our first night.
Got ten people coming in on Friday night before super bowl amd staying at omni royal on St Louis street in the quarter. Would be eating late maybe 8:30 and because people are arriving to town at different times want something within an easy walk from omni as we we would all be meeting there and not cabbing together from one place. All other meals will be on the fly and got great ideas from this thread but I am responsible for this one being planned so want to get it right.
Desires:
1. Quality classic new Orleans style food options on menu
2. Either will take a reservation or can seat ten at 8:30 on a Friday without waiting forever
3. cost doesn't matter
4. Although cost doesn't matter, we don't want anyplace too stuffy as its sorta a reunion and we will be ordering lots of drinks and making some noise (although not rowdy enough to need a private room or anything). So no brennens or commanders palace for instance
5. No real dress code as if it's warm enough (?) some may be wearing shorts and everyone else certainly in jeans.
6. Easy safe walk from omni royal which is on st louis a block or so from bourbon.
Any help?
Also, since saints aren't in super bowl can we just find a spot on the fly to watch the game or do we need to plan ahead?
I live in Vegas so I am biased as you have to plan ahead to watch the game ANYWHERE, I have no idea what that situation would be like in the quarter.
Lastly, is the dungeon still worth a walk to at midnight that Friday night? I haven't been to no in ten years so don't know what's up with that place but it was a goofball voyeuristic outing for an hour or so last time we were there. One guy has some safety concerns about walking there.
Thanks in advance to any advice!!! Will answer any Vegas question in return
Growlers.
[*]Literally 342 ft according to google from the omni royal. Think it fits your criteria perfectly IMO. I'd just call ASAP about getting reservations.
[*]Dungeon sounds about the same as you remember it IMO. You shouldn't have any safety concerns at all IMO. Especially with a big group.
[*]For Super Bowl, every bar will have it...but you'll likely be standing...if you want a comfortable place to sit the entire time and eat/drink, think about the following places: Mannings (it's brand new, but supposedly a top notch sports bar - yes it's Eli, Archie and Peyton's place...you should call there now if you want to do that), Walk-Ons (another sports bar in the CBD - a quick cab ride or about a 15 minute walk from your hotel). I can't think of any more off hand...but as your walking around throughout the weekend, just see if any place jumps out at you as they all will be showing the game
What about this place k-Paul's ? My wife is yelping and googling and seems to think it fits the criteria but some of the reviews are hit amd miss.
Re: super bowl, if we just want bar food, a screen, and sound, would we be able to just wander into a place like cats meow an hour or two before kickoff? I really want to avoid cabs with the logistics of ten people and such. I don't think we care too much about the quality of food during the game as long as we have seats amd drinks.
Re: Super Bowl - I'm not too sure if the main bars on Bourbon (cats, razoos, etc) will have seating for the super bowl. I know most of them have upstairs portions, so they could do deals where you pay to sit up there...but I really don't know. Try asking your concierge or when you're walking around during the weekend. Sorry not much help there, never watched a SB (other than the Saints one) down there.
ETA: I seem to recall that Pat O'Briens has some TVs on the side patio. Could be an option there.
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growlers
Footballguy
Awesome, do me a favor and post what you think of k-Paul's after you go or shoot me a pm? I'll check out palace.
Thanks!
Tipsy? I hope he sees this as I want to get this right. We have no other set plans (on purpose) except the cocktail tour on Saturday so I want to get this meal right.
Thanks!
Tipsy? I hope he sees this as I want to get this right. We have no other set plans (on purpose) except the cocktail tour on Saturday so I want to get this meal right.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
I will probably be checking out K-Pauls this week. Its either that or redfish grill. i will let you know how it is.
i'll definitely post a report
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Red Fish Grill doesn't compare to K-Pauls's. Its better than ok ...but the blackened drum at K-Paul's is unbelievable. Also a big fan of K-Paul's jalapeno martinis. If you are looking for a place to go for a 2nd evening and want a fish place - I would go to GW Fins. And I would stop by Dragos and get the chargrilled oysters. Leave Red Fish Grille for other visits - it is far from the best around.'PinkydaPimp said:
jplvr
Footballguy
I second Dragos. As TF's friends pointed out, you should be able to recreate those chargrilled oysters for less than $18 a dozen, but they are every bit as good as advertised. After reading/hearing suggestions to try them, I expected to be disappointed, but as one of my posts on the previous pages suggests (2nd trip there the following day), they were every bit as good as described. I eat oysters regularly and no oysters I've eaten previously compare.I did have a poboy the second trip there and I'll admit, I've had better.I can't imagine anyone would give you problems about being sort of rowdy in that place either. I haven't checked Google maps from your hotel, but from what you've described as "around Bourbon," it's an easy walk just past Harrah's.
ChrisCooleyFan
Footballguy
Ate at The Butcher yesterday, and ate the BBQ sandwich. Good sandwich, and awesome potato salad. Also for the locals, I ate at Dat Dog on Feret Saturday, efffing awesome.
Dat Dog is good. Did they change locations yet, or are they still in the real small one?Ate at The Butcher yesterday, and ate the BBQ sandwich. Good sandwich, and awesome potato salad. Also for the locals, I ate at Dat Dog on Feret Saturday, efffing awesome.
'regularguy said:Thanks...what about for the lady? Pants acceptable?'Tiger Fan said:No jacket required, you can get away with nice jeans if you don't want to wear slacks'regularguy said:What's the dress code like for a weekday lunch?Pinky - hit Commander's Palace. Great food. Turtle Soup all day
ChrisCooleyFan
Footballguy
Small one, however you can sit across the streetDat Dog is good. Did they change locations yet, or are they still in the real small one?Ate at The Butcher yesterday, and ate the BBQ sandwich. Good sandwich, and awesome potato salad. Also for the locals, I ate at Dat Dog on Feret Saturday, efffing awesome.
Hilton Riverside New Orleans. It's connected to the convention center...so you can wake up, shower and walk to your meetings within 20-30 minutes. It's also right across the street from Harrah's and a extremely quick cab ride or about a 10 minute walk to the French Quarter
tipsy mcstagger
Footballguy
Only if they need help at this point. I am officially not an employee there anymore...yet i'm here more than anyone if that makes sense.
