One Dinner in N.O. --Where to eat?
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I lived in New Orleans for 16 years and just returned this past weekend with a large group of friends. Our experience at Commander's was so-so.
Please - go to Dooky Chase's. Take a taxi. It is about 10 minutes away from the French Quarter. Out of all of the restaurants this one was the best for the money, believe me. Ms. Chase has been on Julia Child's show many times and lives up to her famous name. I had the panned Veal and I could cut it with a fork. The pecan pie was to die for. Our entire group agrees - Forget Emeril's, Commander's, Galatoires!!! Go to Dooky Chase's!!
Please - go to Dooky Chase's. Take a taxi. It is about 10 minutes away from the French Quarter. Out of all of the restaurants this one was the best for the money, believe me. Ms. Chase has been on Julia Child's show many times and lives up to her famous name. I had the panned Veal and I could cut it with a fork. The pecan pie was to die for. Our entire group agrees - Forget Emeril's, Commander's, Galatoires!!! Go to Dooky Chase's!!
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I lived in NO for 5 years. I would not go to Commanders Palace. Everyone raves about it, but not people who live there...there are far better than that. One of our favorites was Le Bistro, or Petunias, or Windsor Court, or Tujaques. I have been gone for 14 years, except for regular visits, but we have several very disapointing occasions at Commandars, with out of town visitors who insisted to go there.
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Lisa et al:
Peristyle closed due to fire.
for other interesting (heated!) opinions on this subject, go to www.nolalive.com/forums/dining
this is a great dining forum
Peristyle closed due to fire.
for other interesting (heated!) opinions on this subject, go to www.nolalive.com/forums/dining
this is a great dining forum
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If I had to eat one meal in New Orleans, it would be Galatoire's. It showcases the glory of creole food. So what is it's stuffy, it's part of the fun!
By the way, the info you're getting about Commander's Palace is wrong - it's just one of the best resteraunts in the world.
By the way, the info you're getting about Commander's Palace is wrong - it's just one of the best resteraunts in the world.
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I am a N.O. resident, and I will stand by Commander's. I've never had a bad meal there and have always had great service. Bayona is another excellent recommendation as is K-Paul's. Julie's recommendation about Le Bistro at Maison de Ville is also good, but I wouldn't spend my one night in N.O. there. Windsor Court's Grill Room and Tujagues are not worth the time or money. I've never eaten there, but Dooky Chase's is supposed to be good. Crabcake's posts about it are certainly tempting. Hope you have a wonderful dinner in N.O.
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NOLA (one of Emeril Lagasse places)! I had one of the best meals of my life there. I had dinner the night before at K-Pauls and thought it was good but not great. I know that Emerils places get some bad press on this line but I've eaten at 3-4 of his restaurants and always had good - great meals. However, that's my not so humble opinion.
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WE've eaten almost every time we've been to NO at Palace Cafe, an offshoot of the Commander's group, on Canal Street. While I realize there are hundreds of places to eat in NO, we really have loved this place. I must add that we haven't been there in a couple of years, so not sure if it's changed. I'll also add that I loved Commander's the one time we ate there, but my husband felt it was overrated -- and I'm much pickier than he.