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Old May 7th, 2000, 06:02 PM
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Best Gumbo in the French Quarter?

Going to New Orleans in two weeks. Only have 36 hours there so can't waste time.
In the French Quarter only where is:

Best Gumbo?

Best Red Beans and Rice?

Best Crawfish?
 
Old May 7th, 2000, 07:11 PM
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It'd be hard to beat the gumbo at Mr B's Bistro!!
 
Old May 7th, 2000, 08:06 PM
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I like gumbo zaire at Praline Connection.
 
Old May 8th, 2000, 05:06 AM
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Rob
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My favorite is the Gumbo Ya Ya at Mr. Bs
 
Old May 8th, 2000, 06:46 AM
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Thanks for refreshing my memory, Rob...it is indeed the Gumbo Ya Ya that's my favorite, too.
 
Old May 8th, 2000, 09:59 AM
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Aloha, Go across the street (Canal) to
Mother's...1-2 blocks out of the FQ...not only great gumbo but fantastic jambalaya and the world's best po' boy (Ferdi's w/ debris).

As an aside, when we were last in NOLA, I asked a cab driver where's the best gumbo? After thinking for a few seconds he replied "My house"! We offered to pay him and his wife for the meal but he declined. Probably thought "Those Crazy Californians"?!
Kal
 

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