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| New Orleans Jazz Fest Suggestions | | Published by: wktd 2010-03-18 |
| Need suggestions for restuarants and bars for the first weekend of
Jazz fest this year (4/22-4/24 2005). Am going with a group of women -
we're renting a house in the garden district and would like
suggestions for both casual dining and one night where we'd go a
little higher end (not too reserved or formal - just nicer meals
etc.). Also looking for great bar suggestions for a large group (16 of
us).
A $50 answer has restaurnat and bar listings as well as any Garden
District highlights - we'll likely be at Jazz Fest 2 days in the
Friday, Saturday and Sunday window - so any suggestions for first time
Jazz fest visitors greatly appreciated.
Hi,
Here's a list of places, and many others you didn't ask for which I
ran across anyway.
Eating out
Bourbon House ( http://www.bourbonhouse.com/ ) 144 Bourbon Street
(504)522-0111 Phenomenal Crab Cakes
Bizou?s (means Little Kiss): 701 St. Charles Ave (504) 524 4114.
Devlin Roussel is the chef and makes a very fine Oyster Rockefeller
souffl . Other specialties include Rabbit Chasseur, filet mignon and
salmon medallions with fried spinach Average cost per plate is $35.00
Cafe Atchafalaya 901 Louisiana (between Magazine & Tchopitoulas):
Seafood and decadent deserts they accept Cash as payment
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Cannon's 4141 St. Charles Avenue, 891-3200. http://www.cannonsrestaurants.com/
They may not be re-opened yet, as Mrs Pope (one of the owners) passed
on recently. But if they are, it is a great place to eat.
Casamento's 4330 Magazine (just down from Napoleon), 895-9761:
Oysters, oysterloaf. http://casamentosrestaurant.com
Copeland's 4338 St. Charles (at the downtown/river corner of
Napoleon), 897-2325: locally owned small chain of New Orleans/Cajun
food.
Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro 2001 St. Charles, 593-9955: Gaudier
trendier Copeland's. Anne Rice threw a fit about the architecture.
http:///www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com
Crepe Nanou 1410 Robert (just off Prytania). Crepes and other French
taste treats, dinner only.
Lilette: New Orleans Magazine Chef of the Year Chef John Harris cooks
you an unforgettable meal in this neighborhood bistro on Magazine
Street. http://www.LiletteRestaurant.com
Magnolia Cafe: Uptown on Magazine Street in a gentrifying
neighborhood. Great for brunch. The Creole-Cajun cuisine at Magnolia
Caf was designed to achieve casual comfort, quality and genuine
value, which it does using fresh local ingredients for authentic
recipes. Try to sit on the upstairs balcony during good weather for
maximum relaxation.
Martin's Wine Cellar 3827 Barrone. One of the city's best selections
of bottled wine and liquor also has a deli inside. Gourmet sandwiches
and wine by the glass.
Petit Grocery 4238 Magazine, 891-3377. An old neighborhood grocery
morphed into a fine restaurant. Veal, pork, duck, etc. Dinner 6pm -
10pm M-Sat
Vaqueros 4938 Prytania (at Robert) 891-6441: The city's best Mexican
place; fine non-greasy Mexican. Need we say they also make great
margaritas? Dinner daily and Sunday Bruch.
http://www.vaqueros-restaurant.com
For your Dinner Night
Commander's Palace 1403 Washinton (just towards the river from
Prytania), 899-9221. Many think it the best of the traditional upscale
restaurants. http://www.commanderspalace.com/new_orleans/index.php
(see the write up below)
Emeril's Delmonico 1300 St. Charles Avenue (a short distance up from
Lee Circle), 525-4937. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's third
restaurant in town; he bought out the venerable New Orleans
Delmonico's.
Gautreau's1728 Soniat (past Napoleon on the streetcar line), 899-7397.
Excellent uptown restaurant! http://www.gautreaus.net
Pascal's Manale 1838 Napoleon Avenue (a few blocks back from St. Charles) 895-4877.
The Upperline 1413 Upperline (off Prytania towards St. Charles)
http://www.uperline.com
Drink
The Jazz Parlor (http://www.bourbonstr.com/pages/10/index.htm) 125
Bourbon Street ... Fantastic place with great wines brandies and
cognac, and a fantastic atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place.
Preservation Hall (http://www.preservationhall.com/ ) 726 St. Peter
Street 1.800.785.5772 ... Another great place for night life drinking
and Jazz
The Columns 3811 St. Charles Avenue (off Peniston Street): Very classy
(but not high-hat) Located on the streetcar line; Has a great patio
overlooking St. Charles Avenue http://www.thecolumns.com/
Parasol's 2533 Constance Street. Old Irish neighborhood bar. Also
serves po-boys and seafood.
Live music venues
Le Bon Temps Roule 4801 Magazine at Bourdeaux, local acts, good beer and burgers
The Columns 3811 St. Charles cool jazz and gypsy swing in an elegant
setting. http://www.thecolumns.com/
Dos Jefes 5535 Tchopitoulas, 891-8500: cigar bar; hot modern jazz in a
smoky atmosphere. http://www.dosjefes.com/
The Neutral Ground 5110 Daneel (3 blocks back from St. Charles, 3
blocks down from Jefferson Avenue), 891-3381. Coffee House with more
than the usual coffee-house folk singers; eclectic line up can also
include blues, Cajun, dixieland combos, bluegrass, jug bands, even
Hawaiian music. http://www.neutralground.org/
Rosy's Jazz Hall 500 Valence Street (just off Tchopitoulas), 896-7679.
http://www.rosysjazzhall.com/
Showcase Uptown 1700 Louisiana Avenue (a couple blocks back from St.
Charles) 945-5621: a hot new jazz venue
http://www.showcasejazz.com/showcase.htm
Tipitina's 501 Napoleon (at Tchopitoulas) 895-8477: Legendary Uptown
music club with great local and national talent. Take bus/cab/car, but
well worth the trouble. "Tip's" has a 2nd location in the French
Quarter, too. http://www.tipitinas.com/
Some other places to grab quick eats
Bluebird Cafe 3625 Prytania: Locals joint; breakfasts are great &
cheap! Breakfasts and lunch; open until 3pm Sunday and Monday, and
10pm Tuesday-Saturday.
Cafe Luna 802 Nashville at Magazine: Coffee & tea, sandwiches & pastries.
Frankie & Johnny's 321 Arabella (just of Tchopitoulas), 899-9146:
local favorite for crawfish. http://www.frankyandjohnnys.com
Domilise's Po-Boys 5240 Annunciation. Good neighborhood po-boy place
has been here for generations.
Fortissimo Deli 3331 St. Charles Avenue, 899-5313. Deli and prepared
meals, eat there or take to go.
Joey K's 3001 Magazine, 891-0997. Neighborhood po-boys, catfish, and
fresh caught fish specials.
Mona's 4126 Magazine Street. Middle Eastern. Also has branches in
Mid-City and Faubourg Marigny.
Taqueria Corona 5932 Magazine: cheap good Mexican. Closed for siesta
from 2 to ~5:30 in the afternoons.
Coffee Houses
Some local places for a good cup of coffee, some light eats, and
pleasant locations with people-watching.
CC's 900 Jefferson (at Magazine Street), has other locations too.
PJ's 5432 Magazine (just up from Jefferson Avenue). Small local chain
also has location in Carrollton and others around the metro area.
Rue de la Course Original location at 1500 Magazine (at Race Street);
second beautiful big location at 3128 Magazine (a couple blocks down
from Louisiana)
Still Perkin' 2727 Prytania
Commander's Palace
Location: Uptown
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans
(504) 899-8221
New Orleans Magazine 1996 Chef of the Year. New Orleans Magazine 1995
Favorite Overall Restaurant. GQ's Golden Dish Award for Eggs Sardou.
Located in the historic Garden District. You can walk through the
kitchen to the bar and patio. Rated five stars. Original Jazz brunch,
patio dining - Commander's Palace - that's what living in New Orleans
is all about!
Attire: Jackets required for gentlemen in the evenings
Credit Cards: most major cards
Hours: Brunch -- Sat 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Sun 10:30 am - 1 pm;
http://www.neworleansonline.com/cuisine/restaurant_listings.html
Links for Sources
Burbon Street Entertainment
http://www.bourbonstr.com/
Google Groups
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.food.cooking/browse_thread/thread/aa0b691e9d08d2d9/0d2432e68bef8566?q=%22garden+district%22+%2BRestaurant+%22New+Orleans%22&rnum=4#0d2432e68bef8566
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.food.restaurants/browse_thread/thread/f0686d6061352ae5/c78ea9729acd0f21?q=%22garden+district%22+%2BRestaurant+%22New+Orleans%22&rnum=3#c78ea9729acd0f21
Chowhound's New Orleans Message Board
http://www.chowhound.com/south/boards/neworleans/messages/16508.html
Jennifer Dickert Travel New Orleans
http://www.jenniferdickert.com/travel/nola.shtml
New Orleans Wikitravel
http://wikitravel.org/en/New_Orleans
http://wikitravel.org/en/New_Orleans/Uptown
thanks and enjoy your trip
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