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.
Jan 12
Located near the river in Uptown New Orleans, Domilise’s has been a New Orleans poboy hotspot for many years. The small, uninviting corner store is not an easy place to find for those unfamiliar with the location. Directions are a must as you are more likely to be riding up and down one-way streets in search of poboy greatness.
Once you finally happen upon it, don’t be surprised to see a line outside the door. This should not deter your attempt at chowing down on one of there many delicious sandwiches however.
Another thing: Domilise’s is small to say the least. The kitchen is smaller than the bar and there are only about five or so tables at which to eat. Be sure to grab a number printed on a ratty tag and then wait in line to be waited on. When finished ordering your poboy, pull up a seat at the bar and order a cold Abita beer or a bottle of root beer.
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.
Come enjoy great music and awesome food for the 9th Annual Satchmo SummerFest paying tribute to New Orleans’ own Louis Armstrong. Hey, no need for any excuses for not coming out to enjoy all of the festivities. The Satchmo SummerFest is a free festival for all experience. If good music, food and tons of fun is how you like to spend your weekends off, head to the French Quarter/Downtown area for a fantastic experience.
Food Vendors:
Bach Dang Cafe
Crepes a la Cart
Crescent City Brewhouse
La Divina Gelateria
Palmer’s Cuisine
Pearl’s Catering
Ralph & Kacoo’s
Saltwater Grill
The Praline Connection
Vaucresson Sausage Co.
Besides for the music and food, there is also a wide variety of special events, seminars and a host of other activities for the whole family.
After enjoying all that the Satchmo SummerFest has to offer, let us know your thoughts, especially on the food. You can email us at thecajunfoodie@gmail.com
In the wake of that crazy storm in 2005, (I can’t seem to remember her name) the rebuilding efforts of the city caused an influx of Mexican workers eager to aid in this task. This also brought an increase in taco trucks in order to feed all these workers.
At first, I was quite hesitant to give these trucks and the folks serving Mexican cuisine a chance. Once I finally made my way to the side of the road to try these tacos, I have been going back ever since. At one point, the trucks were located all over Jefferson and Orleans parish. That is until the folks in Jefferson Parish passed an ordinance that all but put these trucks out of business. However, many of these people simply packed up shop and migrated a few miles to Orleans parish to continue business as usual.
Recently I discovered one of these taco trucks on Claiborne Avenue near my house. I was told by someone that this location was possibly the best the city had to offer. Not being one to pass up a culinary opportunity, I quickly headed over to this taco truck to try what they had to offer and to see how their tacos compared to the others. Well, before even taking the first bite of my tacos, I could just tell that these tacos were probably going to be better than any of the others that I had tried.
I ordered 2 beef, 1 chicken, and a pork taco. The tortillas were of the corn variety which I prefer over flour tortillas, and at the taco truck on the corner of Claiborne and Eagle St., they throw small corn tortillas on the flattop grill to warm them; two tortillas per taco.
The makeup of their tacos are simple…….beef (steak, not ground meat), chicken or pork, topped with diced onions, and cilantro with a lime wedge on the side. These tacos are packed with meat to the point where you could almost put together “the falloffs” and make another taco.
The simplicity of the taco made here is what makes it so good. A squeeze of lime on top the taco further brightens the fresh flavor and that’s all the necessary additions needed. For those looking to add a little something to their tacos, you are given a little container of a green sauce which tastes like it consists of sour cream, green chilies, and maybe a little avocado. Whatever it is exactly, it doesn’t really matter since it is so flavorful and adds an extra punch to the already flavorful tacos.
I would have to say that this taco truck on the corner of Claiborne Ave and Eagle St. has the best tacos the city has to offer. At a mere $1.50 per taco, fresh, flavorful and made right in front of you, it is very friendly to any budget. While this particular truck is my favorite, there are also many others dotting the city that are also worth stopping at.
I say to everyone out there who has seen these trucks and have been tempted to stop and try them but just have not done so……..PULL OVER AND ENJOY.
Driving home from work I was thinking of what I was going to eat for dinner (as usual). Not having a whole lot of time to cook anything, I wanted to pick up something in a hurry. Frostop came to mind because I know I can never go wrong with a Lot-o-Burger!
I remember heading to Frostop in Thibodaux with my parents when I was a little girl, back when it was on the bayou-side next to The Rinky-Dink. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been ordering the Lot-o-Burger Special with cheese…large beef patty dressed with Frostop’s special blend of mayo and mustard, lettuce, tomato, chopped onions, and cheese (which is optional, although I’m not so sure why). Heaven. Juicy, delicious, and always cooked to perfection.
We all know about the Lot-o-Burgers…. so onto other items of goodness. While waiting in line to place my order, I noticed something on the counter and got curious. Getting closer, I see Uncle T’s tea cookies! YUM! There is “old-fashioned goodness in every bite”! I have to admit that I couldn’t even wait to get home to try my dessert; I ate 1/2 of one of the cookies while waiting for my order. Soft, fluffy, scrumptious, and made right here in Thibodaux! You can find Uncle T’s tea cookies in various places around town: Rouse’s grocery stores and a few other convenience stores.
Always ordering the famous burger, I decided to go with something “new” for a change. Boy am I glad I did! The roast beef poboy is amazing! Who even knew there was anything other than the burgers available? I got home, opened the wrapper, rolled up my sleeves (seriously…this step is a must, unless you want gravy seeping into your shirt sleeves!). It probably rivals Bowzer’s experience at the Goal Post in Raceland as far as the number of napkins needed goes.
Shredded beef, lettuce, mayo, tomato, flooded with gravy on a piece of French bread. While most would agree that poboys are best made on Leidenheimer bread, this was still fabulous! My mouth is watering just thinking about it again!
Lets not forget that ordering a frosty mug of Frostop’s root beer is a must. It would be some sort of blasphemy to dine in or take out and not have the root beer as a companion. It’s so good, that many times one glass won’t be enough.
So – next time you’re in a hurry looking for something to chow down on, head to Frostop’s new location on Canal Boulevard in Thibodaux – you won’t be let down! You can also enjoy at other Louisiana locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, LaPlace, Raceland, and Houma to name a few. Trust me, the big mug is hard to miss.
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.
May 26
A friend of mine had a party for St. Patty’s Day two or three years ago and he had on tap some beer brewed by a co-worker at a local restaurant. Always one to try out new beers, I quickly fixed myself a glass of this “home-brewed” beer.
Lets just say that that was not the last glass that I filled, as this beer was exceptional in taste and body and had me wondering why someone who could brew a beer so good in flavor was not doing it for a living and for the masses. Well, that question has finally been answered with the release of NOLA Brewing Company’s beer.
When I first had a glass of NOLA Blonde at The Bulldog, I immediately recognized the taste of this “new” beer. My buddy was now at culinary school in New York so I called him to see if by some chance, his friend was brewing beer for NOLA Brewery. To no surprise, the NOLA brew that I was drinking at The Bulldog was in fact the same delicious brew that I had enjoyed earlier.
May 21
Author’s Note: According to the New Orleans Culinary Rating Standard, ‘food court’ and ‘vending machine’ share the same subgroup. While it’s true that cost and convenience generally excuse mass-provisioning, quality exceptions should be noted. Even in a city of destination dining.
Like other tenants at the Place St. Charles office tower (PSC), I too may be guilty of taking our food court for granted. We really ought to celebrate the apparent quality and multinational variety of lunch options here.
For my part, I hope to persuade the many CBD lunch-goers, who’d otherwise settle for a Subwich, to come enjoy the fast, fresh world’s fare at PSC. Observe this is not ‘fast food,’ it’s just expedited.
PSC’s food court also follows that familiar convention which establishes 4 requisite court offerings: Burger, Italian, Mexican and Chinese. Enjoyable as these choices are, I include only their neighbors’ profiles below.
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.
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