Originally Posted by bigjim
Interesting.....the other thread that I referenced where you said that you would not go there unless clients/guests insisted was about someone planning a birthday meal and they wanted a casual environment. It's ok if you don't like Palace Cafe or Commander's Palace.
I was a bit taken aback when you seemed to have an aversion (in July) to Palace Cafe and now you are recommending it to someone.
Bigjim do you live in NOLA, how many DIFFERENT restaurants in the NOLA area have you actually tried. I have lived here my entire life and have tried pretty much all the "big name" restaurants and many many restaurants that you haven't even heard of. What makes you think that you are the expert on New Orleans dining. You are comparing apples and oranges. the Original poster had a specific set of requirements (ie, lunch with teenagers in the French Quarter, wanting a NOLA experience). The original poster in the thread you quoted was a different set of circumstances. I have different choices for different occasions.
I personally believe that the BEST desserts in New Orleans can be found
Angelo Brocato's on Carrollton Avenue but I wouldn't send most people in the FQ all the way down there just for a canoli. You have to take all the facts into account when making reccomendations.
Another favorite of mine is
Vincent's Restaurant. They have the most to die for corn crab bisque in a bread bowl that I have ever had. it is uptown in a crowded little dimly lit restaurant. The tables are crammed together and doesn't have a New Orleans flare but all the dishes are delicious. The owner is a charming little man who loves his restaurant and takes pride in the food prepared. After polishing off the wonderful food at Vincent's I would then head over to
Cooter Brown's for a few pints of beer or if really adventurous you could try "Around the world in 80 Beers" challenge.