We will make our first post about reminiscing on our beginnings in the most soulful, passionate, and FUN city in the world - New Orleans :-) We haven't lived there since 2005, and there are always great new restaurants springing up, but here are our top 3 favs (w/ a little lagniappe):
1. Jacques-Imo's - eclectic, interesting, and marvelous dishes. The owner was in the Coast Guard before becoming a chef & restauranteur, & we have a great story of actually driving him home one night after some shared drinks! Def a local spot more than a tourist one -- worth the streetcar ride out of the Quarter.
2. Arnaud's - authentic New Orleans food at its best. Must have the cafe brulot! Keith proposed to me during a walk on the Moonwalk along the MS river right after our last dining experience here in 2006. It's a fabulous restaurant, and they have live jazz music frequently as well.
3. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse - AWESOME. Best steak we've ever had - better than Ruth's Chris, better than authentic aged steak houses, guarantee that you'll be impressed. mmMMM!
Lagniappe ( a term frequently used in New Orleans that means - a little something extra)
other best bets: RESTAURANTS: Brennan's, Commander's Palace, Acme Oyster House, Coffee Pot Restaurant, BARS: Igor's (if you need a bloody mary first thing in the morning), Bombay Club (jazz & cocktails), Hotel Monteleone, French Quarter Bar (in Ritz Carlton), Lafitte's, Columns Hotel bar, Maple Leaf (next door to Jacques-Imo's w/ excellent live music)
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