| New Orleans Food
Posted: 1/3/2008 7:22:46 AM | We like to eat in New Orleans. We also like to share recipes. Every Thursday in the paper here is a food section. The link is http://blog.nola.com/recipes/
See if there is anything that looks good to you | |
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Posted: 1/3/2008 10:42:23 PM | you talkin' to me??
YOU TALKIN' TO ME?????
Screw recipes!! Let's talk FOOD!!! 
(See profile)--When I lived in my RV, I spent @ 2 years in NOLA (99-02) and a different language was spoken re: food. And a whole lot of things otherwise!! (neutral ground?)
A "dressed" sandwich? Muffulettas? Crawfish (what is it? suck the head? eat the tail? They lost me when I heard them call them "mud-bugs"  ) There was a place where I could get an overstuffed po'boy, meat and gravy on the side and make, at the least, 4 meals out of it.
I stayed at a park on on Chef Mentuer Highway and worked at Rue Bourbon Restaurant on Bourbon Street for awhile. The RV park was a 1/2 mile walk to Whiteys; I used to tie my dog outside while I drank huge $1 dark drafts and once when I went to their annual Samedi Gras, I tied my dog outside and came out to find her totally weighted down with beads. . !!
And then there was the Vietnamese village at the end of Chef Highway where no one spoke English and you had to guess what you were eating . . . .
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to be there during the last glory days!!
(My life is something I am so glad I haven't missed!!)
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Posted: 1/3/2008 10:57:53 PM | Ahhh, Crawfish, I had 4 plates of them last week at the Buffet! (about 2 cups of actual food since them is tiny critters)
Ok, I'll bite, what's a dressed sandwich? | |
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Posted: 1/3/2008 11:12:15 PM | Absolutely EVERYTHING on it--cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mustard, pickles . . . my imagination fails me . . . whatever doesn't get away while you are contemplating your options . . . .
The Bloody Marys have a pickled (green) bean instead of celery (on my list of questions that take me aback . . . "do you want the bean"?)
Also, the first contact I ever had with a Dirty Martini . . . .
: ya think? | |
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Posted: 1/4/2008 6:40:18 AM |
Ahhh, Crawfish, I had 4 plates of them last week at the Buffet! (about 2 cups of actual food since them is tiny critters)
I've never seen crawfish at a buffet before. They were probably not in the shell and imported from China. We serve them boiled and with the shell still on...how else could you squeeze the tail and suck the head? | |
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Posted: 1/4/2008 7:05:39 AM | ^^^
how else could you squeeze the tail and suck the head?
I think I'll leave that one alone.... | |
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Posted: 1/4/2008 9:11:56 AM | I've never seen crawfish at a buffet before. They were probably not in the shell and imported from China. We serve them boiled and with the shell still on...how else could you squeeze the tail and suck the head?
No, they were the whole Crayfish and you have to break off the tails. They serve them in a med. spicy sauce and they are really good. I think they're stir fried. I only eat the tails, never sucked the head (nope, not touching that one....)
If anyone is ever in RI, google "Royal Buffet" in Cranston RI, lots of seafood, Sushi, Sashami, Little necks on the 1/2 shell, Oysters (sometimes) and shrimp along w/ the typical Asian dishes for a whopping $11 | |
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Posted: 1/5/2008 8:53:18 AM | Hiya Mandeville...Southern cuisine has traveled far & wide these days so I am not surprised that it is found on a buffet somewhere...
On a side note, I recently read an article in the local paper here (MS Gulf Coast) that followed up with many who were displaced by Katrina & several have since become restauranteurs because of their Southern flair with cooking & no they all were not in that type business beforehand... many parts of our country are learning that Southern does NOT always equal fried, but exceptionally tasty, tasteful food...
cata | |
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Posted: 1/5/2008 9:31:31 AM | Ahhhh, New Orleans! Since Katrina, I have not yet returned but plan to this year for sure! My last visit was in May of that year, and I was heartbroken to see several places that we had visited and enjoyed completely either destroyed, heavily damaged or completely underwater. We attended the Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the food there was amazing too. I must have eaten at least one of everything, especially the stuff I couldn't even pronounce but smelled fabulous. The shrimp po' boy was outstanding every time. One big happy place with food, music, crafts and people from everywhere. That visit was one of the best vacations I have ever had. The 10 days we spent there made me place Las Vegas in the #2 spot of favorite places to visit and enjoy. I got to enjoy DUCK!!! As delicious as it was, I did feel a bit guilty... lol. I couldn't believe the low price; I had duck at least 4 times while there. And turtle soup, again with the guilt, but it was soooooooo good!
The people were so nice, the drinks so strong, the food so delicious and the music so awesome! We were still partying at 4 a.m. and having Hurricanes and Hand Grenades, then grabbed some more po' boys before heading back to our hotel on Canal Street. Then back for more the next day until it was time to head back home.... I almost cried.
New Orleans rocks! | |
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Posted: 1/5/2008 11:12:27 AM | | There is(or was... don't know about after Katrina) a great place just off of Jackson Square called The Gumbo Shop, and they do a fantastic job there. I highly recommend it. I was pleased to realize during my stay in New Orleans that my gumbo recipe is as close to an authentic local version as you're going to get up here in Canada. And don't forget the pralines! I fell madly in love with those things! Still trying to perfect my recipe there. Beignets? Jambalaya? Yes please! Can't wait to go back there!!!! | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 8:14:19 AM | . I was pleased to realize during my stay in New Orleans that my gumbo recipe is as close to an authentic local version as you're going to get up here in Canada
Don't confuse New Orleans food with Cajun food. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 8:16:34 AM | Ok, I'll bite, what's a dressed sandwich?
everything on it...
normally lettuce, tomatoes, etc. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 9:34:12 AM | I agree that New Orleans fare and cajun food are different.
Baton Rouge and the Acadiana Area are very different that New Orleans.
Prejeans in Lafayette off I-10 is always worth the effort.
I did have smoked oysters on the half shell in New Orleans once which was quite good and different. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 12:42:01 PM | I did have smoked oysters on the half shell in New Orleans once which was quite good and different.
Did noy say NOLA food is bad, just different.
Try
ACME and Felix Oyster Bars in the qrt
Pascal Manales (off Napolean/St Charles),
Mosca's(accross Huey P Long Bridge),
Galatoire (french qrtr),
just for a few. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 12:56:38 PM | | Smoked oysters? That sounds very good. Where would one get some in the Chicago area I wonder. And where can I get an original Cajun bread pudding recipe, that is the real question. | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 4:08:52 PM | http://www.nolacuisine.com/index.php?s=bread+pudding
this is from Commander;s Palace (RIP Jamie Shannon)...there is no better | |
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Posted: 3/18/2008 6:33:57 PM | Oh mandeville,
NOLA...a mind swirling, eye popping, blood rushing, olfactory explosion, heady, dizzying, thrilling foodie ride!!! And everything else one may have a vice, or obssession for. The best town ever...hope it will be and is always again.
Beignets and cafe au lait, at that little place by the river, by the Episcopal Cathedral, the morning farmers market. I never remember the name.
Soft shell crab and oysters by the place next to the Cathedral... LOL I wonder if these places are still there.
A REAL HURRICANE at that voodoo piano bar....not really, but I always said that because there was always some voodoo woman there that lived in the courtyard behind the bar. A lot of dirty dancing going on in that low lit, quiet, sexy bar.
I miss that place like an old comfortable shoe. And the 2 hours past Texas rice pattys and 4 hours over LA bridges just to get there. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 1:35:39 PM | | Rest assured, we are still here. The French Quarter and surrounding areas were not flooded. Cafe Du Monde is still cranking out beignets and hot cafe au lait. Bourbon St is still....well it is what you want it to be. There are actually more restaurants now, then before the storm. | |
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Posted: 3/19/2008 2:05:26 PM | hello there over the water. I live in Brighton England now but have lived in the u.s.a and canada. I spent three of those years in NOLA and left in 1980, it took me until last year to return and visit my dear friend in metairie, which i stayed for three months, and I am returning April 3rd until June 10th, so will be there for jazz festival again.
more food, music, warmth, hospitality and smiles. It was wonderful to return and trace my life i had there. But as you say some parts are devastating, but we know what lies beneath will keep rebuilding.
There is a lot of interest here in Brighton for nawlins. Just last week i was in my little local pub and was introduced to as young man who plays Dr.Johns music and others
so that was wonderful to hear.
so as they say 'see you in the gumbo with the rest of the crabs'
pearlene
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Posted: 3/19/2008 3:42:44 PM | You may still be there, but the hotels are not helping. They are still trying to rape people with their rates. I ususally took a trip to Mardi Gras, booked 15 to 25 rooms and got the rooms at the Holiday Inn Royal for a 3-night minimum. and $ 159 / night.
The year after Katrina, they wanted a 5-night minimum and $299 / night. I now take the group to Fantasy Fest. ...and please (not trying to be rude) do not try to BS me about Nawlins. I grew up in BR, graduated from LSU and used to live in the corner of Esplanade and Bourbon.
It is sad that some of the new Orleans merchants are hurting other New Orleans merchants...that's what has me mad.
The big businesses are greedy and the individual entrepreneurs are paying the price.
You are right that Cafe Du Monde is there, etc. but "the people" are not yet back in any numbers that resemble pre-Katrina.
Now if you want some unusually delicious meals, here are some:
Rib Room of the Royal Orleans- best Prime Rib anywhere, the only one I have seen that comes close is Lawry's Beverly Hills
Pascal Manales'- 1 blk north off St Charles and Napoleon- original BRBQ shrimp- and if you can get them to make ypu a dish called Crabmeat Verdi- not on the menu anymore.
Mosca's- you'll need a car-accross the HPL bridge- looks like an old Italian mafia place, but Oyster's Mosca's are incredible....CASH only no c cards.
There are so many great restaurants in NOLA that are better than the Chefs seen on TV shows. | |
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Posted: 3/20/2008 6:31:03 AM | I was pleased to realize during my stay in New Orleans that my gumbo recipe is as close to an authentic local version as you're going to get up here in Canada
Ok, rbdallas! Spill the beans! We want the recipe now...... | |
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Posted: 3/21/2008 4:17:20 AM | Ok, rbdallas! Spill the beans! We want the recipe now
I will post as soon as I am back from Easter.
Long way or cheater's way ???? | |
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