We went for the art. We stayed for the food. We left with spiked cholesterol counts. While our journey down to New Orleans was for international art, it soon became clear that the biennale was just filler between epic meals. A review of Prospect.1 is in the works, but first, the culinary highlights:
ACME Oyster House – Less than 30 minutes after landing I had grilled oysters in one hand, raw oysters in the other!
Cafe Du Monde – The Beinet bender was on.
Dooky Chase's – An institution like no other. Their fried chicken and catfish encored with the best banana pudding on this planet ,served by three generations of Chase’s.
Casamentos – A dozen oysters while waiting in line parlayed into a Po Boy sandwich capped off with the best coffee in town.
The Creole Creamery – The first of two visits to this ice cream shop in the Garden District. . An array of artesian ice cream, extraordinary flavors.
Mother's – Ever heard of debris? If not, go to Mother’s to experience firsthand.
Franky and Johnny's – My introduction to the Mufaletta sandwich and a pile of craw fish and gator bites served by one of the most fun (and bossy) waitresses I’ve ever met.
Luke – Sitting bar side at this bistro I had a tutorial on cracking oysters and met a shucker whose biggest fear is (my favorite) the kumamoto oyster (soft shells = high injury rate).
Galatoire's – Sunday brunch at Galatoire’s is an experience like no other. Jackets are required as are two Manhattan’s before the apps come out. Eat here and you will understand how business deals are done in the south.
Deanie's – Local shrimp the size of your hand.
Camellia Grill – You know it’s the right spot when all of the Tulane students are waiting in line for breakfast.
Morning Call Coffee Stand– THE place for beignet’s and coffee. Period.
Unreal.
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