For all those looking for a place to have a meal Easter Sunday in New Orleans, I have compiled a list of some places off the top of my head. These are just a few that have some sort of Easter menu and would be worth going to.
504-523-1661
504-299-9777
504-581-4422
504-523-5433
504-595-3305
504-529-2154
504-861-3121
504-523-2078
504-568-1885
504-522-2426
504-522-0111
504-522-7261
504-598-1200
Try to make reservations now in order to guarantee a table.
The Galley is aptly known as a no frills seafood joint. If you are looking for white linens and other fancy amenities, this is not your place, but if you want great seafood, cold beer, and a home-y atmosphere, this is the place.
Due to the somewhat small dining area, waiting for a table can be very common. This is especially so during the Lenten season as locals flock to the Metairie Road establishment to chow down on great seafood.
The Galley serves up the typical appetizers of a seafood restaurant. The crawfish hushpuppies, their twist on the traditional variety, comes with a great crawfish sauce that adds a great layer of flavor to an otherwise normal hushpuppy.
When in season, the boiled seafood is usually the go-to option. They serve up boiled shrimp, crawfish and crabs. I generally don’t order boiled seafood from a restaurant because they never seem to be seasoned correctly…either too bland or over salty. The Galley is the exception…
The crawfish and crabs are always seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of spice and salt to compliment. Besides the great flavors, the boiled shrimp peel easily signaling that they have been cooked well. There is nothing worse than getting a bunch of boiled shrimp that are over cooked and a struggle to peel. No worries at the Galley.
Seafood baskets consisting of fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, softshell crabs, and stuffed crabs are always a good bet too. These dishes are served with french fries but can be substituted for any side item. Some of the choices are sweet potato fries, baked macaroni, and corn grits. I am a sucker for corn grits and they have a pretty good version that is quite creamy with ample amounts of corn.
In the mood for a poboy? They are whipping out several of the great New Orleans sandwiches…..catfish, oyster, and shrimp. But the poboy that they are known for is their softshell crab poboy. If you have ever been to JazzFest and tried the softshell crab poboy, then you know what I am talking about. This has been a crowd favorite at JazzFest since 1977. The first thing I do as soon as I enter the Fair Grounds for JazzFest is to head over to the Galley’s food booth to get one. No matter how long the line is (and it always the longest of all the food booths), I will always hit it up first. I can promise you that the end result is worth the wait and it seems to make the music that much better.
While waiting for your food to be cooked and served, order yourself an Abita Amber on draft. Not that the Galley has some special version of this delicious Louisiana brew, it’s just that they serve it in a huge, ice cold frosty goblet that makes the beer taste so much better.
Next time you are in the mood for good seafood and a relaxed child friendly atmosphere, do yourself and your taste buds a favor and head out to Metairie to dine on all the tasty dishes the Galley has to offer.
I overheard a conversation the other day about McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’ in New Orleans…the couple was raving about it, and my ears really perked up when I heard them say that “they give you a lot of chicken for $5.”
I stopped in my tracks and headed over to the North Broad St. fried chicken establishment.
When I arrived at McHardy’s, I was surprised to see that he place was packed with people who had the same idea as me, only it looked like they all knew exactly what they were getting into.
Once I made my way inside, I was again surprised at the size (or lack thereof) of the place. No tables are inside the restaurant. It’s takeout ONLY. I knew that the drive home was going to be a very long one, with the smell of fried chicken sitting on the passenger seat next to me.
Jul 3
Palace Cafe is located downtown on Canal Street in the historic Werlein’s Music Building. The restaurant is the creation of Dickie Brennan’s culinary empire with Executive Chef Darin Nesbit dishing out contemporary New Orleans Creole cuisine.
This was probably the first restaurant that I went to when I moved to the city. A few of my friends worked here at the time and really talked up the place. Unsure if my friends were just biased or if the food was actually that good, I made my way to Palace Cafe to find out for myself. Since then I have been back many times.
The turtle soup served at Palace Cafe is one of my favorites in the city. It has just the right amount of lemon and sherry to go along with an ample amount of turtle meat. Turtle meat may seem somewhat intimidating if you are not from the South, but I’d encourage anyone to try it. It’s probably the most delicate and delicious meat there is. The sherry in turtle soup is what makes or breaks the dish. Too much sherry and the dish will be overpowering, masking the flavors of the other ingredients. Palace Cafe’s version hits the mark with the perfect amount to complement the dish.
Camellia Grill…..Who has spent more than a night in New Orleans and has not been to Camellia Grill? This place has been a New Orleans institution since 1946. For a time after Hurricane Katrina it looked as though the diner would be no more, but the community begged for Camellia Grill to reopen evidenced by the many letters and signs posted on the outside walls of the building.
Although the diner sustained no damage from Katrina, it was definitely due some repairs to bring it to normal standards. The owners decided to sell the place to a local restaurateur in 2006 whose goal was to update the diner while leaving its familiar look and reopen the landmark for all of New Orleans guests from coast to coast.
For almost two years after Katrina, the diner sat closed but the Camellia reopened for business amid much fanfare. Aside for little touch ups to the interior, the place still has its same diner look. The waiters are still decked out in recognizable whites and some of the same staff are still serving.
The food at Camellia Grill has stayed exactly as its always been……….and that is, GREAT!!!!! The diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its breakfast staples include traditional American breakfast….eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, grits, toast, etc. What many patrons flock here for are their super-sized omelets. That’s right, omelets larger than you could imagine.
The eggs are whipped in a blender to ensure fluffiness then mixed with a variety of choices and cooked to perfection on the flat top. My last trip here, I ordered the chili cheese omelet which is a fan favorite. It may not sound too enticing at first thought, but once you try it, you are sure to be a fan. This wicked looking omelet oozes with the goodness of chili and cheese and did not disappoint.
The hamburgers at Camellia, albeit not as intimidating in size as the omelets, are a great choice when in the mood for a good, tasty burger. It doesn’t get more homemade then these burgers as the patties are formed and grilled right before you on the flattop. I would suggest getting two of these delicious burgers unless you were to order a side of chili cheese fries. The chili cheese fries come served on a plate covered with just the right amount of flavorful chili and topped with cheese. The portion is probably enough to be split between two people.
If you are still hungry after your meal……nah, scratch that….do be sure to try the famous chocolate freeze and a piece of pecan pie. What can be so special about the pecan pie you may ask….well, for starters, the slice of pie is warmed ever so subtly on the same flattop grill that is used for everything. As with most instances of pecan pie, the bottom crust absorbs some of the filling creating an unrecognizable layer at the bottom of the slice. Within just a short time on the flattop, the sugars from the filling are further cooked creating a somewhat 
crunchy crust.
The chocolate freeze, Camellia Grill’s take on a shake, malt or what have you, is a fantastic companion to the slice of pecan pie. Milk, ice cream, and chocolate syrup are whipped together to create a wonderful concoction that will certainly please the taste buds.
Hop on the historic St. Charles Ave. streetcar for a fabulous view of Garden District and Uptown New Orleans and get off at the Riverbend where St. Charles and Carrollton Avenues meet. Upon arrival, you will have no problem spotting Camellia Grill. At some times, there will be a line assembled outside waiting to be seated at one of New Orleans’ special dining establishment. Although you may encounter a wait, I can assure you that when it’s all said and done, the time spent waiting will be well worth it.
Jun 1
Jacques-Imo’s is the creation of chef Jacques Leonardi, who arrived in New Orleans by way of upstate New York for the Coast Guard Academy. Leonardi’s first job in a kitchen was due to an icon of cajun food, Paul Prudhomme and the rest is culinary history.
Jacques-Imo’s opened its doors in 1996 in Uptown New Orleans on Oak Street. Since then, they have been dishing out solid if not great food.
The menu is sort of hard to describe, as it does not focus on any particular cuisine. I would have to say that it is Leonardi’s spin on New Orleans food done how he wants it no matter what. That is because he is at the helm of the funky restaurant every night, roaming from the front of the house to the back. Even if you have never seen him before, it will take no time at all to figure out exactly who he is.
Looking for a place to celebrate that (other) special woman in your life? Here are a few options in New Orleans:
Bacco
-brunch and dinner
-2 course menu starting at $20
-complimentary glass of champagne for Mom
Redfish Grill
-lunch buffet 11am-3pm
-$32.50 per person
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New Orleans isn’t exactly known for its BBQ. That said, The Joint in the Bywater neighborhood is dishing up the best the city has to offer.
The place is a little off the beaten path especially for those not familiar with the area but the end result well worth it. The Joint started smoking in 2004 and has been serving the some of the best BBQ in the city ever since then.
From the outside of the restaurant you can smell the delectable smoke of the meats being prepared. This alone is enough to make your stomach start turning in excitement and anticipation of what awaits inside.
The interior of the establishment is quite small with around ten tables for customers to enjoy the BBQ offerings. That said, just outside on the “patio” offers more seating. This is also where the magic takes place in the form of smoker which is churning out the delicious BBQ that The Joint is serving up. You order your BBQ at the counter once inside and then sit wherever you’re content while waiting in anticipation for the food to arrive.
We went to Commander’s for Easter Brunch to celebrate a new engagement and a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals election win and I’m giving it a 9/10.
Garlic Bread – best I’ve ever had. Melted in your mouth. We went through probably 5 servings during the meal because it was also GREAT to dip into all the sauces we had left in our plates. 10/10 only because I can’t go higher… Read the rest of this entry »
Two restaurants in New Orleans, Palace Cafe and Wolfe’s, have “$5 after 5″ specials.
Palace Cafe offers a selection of dishes and drinks for $5 Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., and Wolfe’s has an unbelievable small plates menu from which you can pick and pay $5 Tuesday through Friday from 5-7 p.m.
Additionally, Wolfe’s is doing a weekday special from Tuesday to Thursday where you get a three course meal for $35 and can add a wine pairing for an additional $15!
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