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Jun 1, 2005 | 8:40 pm
#61
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by bigjim
Dallas, I must have been in the wrong city, I haven't found New Orleans busy at all this past weekend and particularly not this week.
I must agree with others' assessments of the Court of Two Sisters as a "good value." The eggs benedict were absolutely incredible - the vast variety of offerings on the buffet are incredible - but as are most buffets, I found everything to be basically mediocre.
It was definitely worth the $25 but I wouldn't do it again.
I must agree with others' assessments of the Court of Two Sisters as a "good value." The eggs benedict were absolutely incredible - the vast variety of offerings on the buffet are incredible - but as are most buffets, I found everything to be basically mediocre.
It was definitely worth the $25 but I wouldn't do it again.
I also found the food at the Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch rather unimpressive, but it was certainly an interesting event and definitely good value.
For dinner I went to Bayona and Commander's Palace and both were very good. If I had to choose between them I would probably go back to Bayona for the nice atmosphere on the patio -- if only they could steal that Bread Pudding Soufflee recipe :-)
Jun 2, 2005 | 1:01 pm
#62
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Went to Mothers for a late breakfast and Irene's for dinner last Sat. Mothers had very good food, a basic no-nonsense breakfast.
Dinner at Irene's was excellent. We arrived around 5:30 and were seated immediately (later the wait was over an hour). Very good elderly Welsh gentleman served us.
Dinner at Irene's was excellent. We arrived around 5:30 and were seated immediately (later the wait was over an hour). Very good elderly Welsh gentleman served us.
Jun 2, 2005 | 1:08 pm
#63
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A couple of good experiences this week.
Bacco - always has been a favorite of mine. I got the feeling that the primary chef was out - food and presentation wasn't quite what it has been in the past - but still excellent.
Muriel's - goat cheese crepes, pecan encrusted drum fish, and the foie gras - gotta love it!
Petunia's - no wait - crepes are excellent and the banana's foster to die for. A little more expensive than I expected it to be - but well worth it for an occassional splurge (I'm so impatient though, I'd still never wait in line.)
Bacco - always has been a favorite of mine. I got the feeling that the primary chef was out - food and presentation wasn't quite what it has been in the past - but still excellent.
Muriel's - goat cheese crepes, pecan encrusted drum fish, and the foie gras - gotta love it!
Petunia's - no wait - crepes are excellent and the banana's foster to die for. A little more expensive than I expected it to be - but well worth it for an occassional splurge (I'm so impatient though, I'd still never wait in line.)
Last edited by bigjim; Jun 2, 2005 at 1:40 pm
Jun 2, 2005 | 1:17 pm
#64
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: The Big D
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^ The crowds were down Memorial weekend compared to the 3 past years -- don't know why. But all the major restaurants sold out for the vintners' dinners and the Royal Street Stroll sold out weeks ago too, so go figure. 
Glad you didn't have to fight past crowds!
Weather was gorgeous too!
We had the best dinner and service ever at the vintner's dinner at Stella! I think it even beat the Chef's Table splendor at Commander's a couple of years ago. And Sara Jessica Parker was at a table across the room and that wasn't so bad either...
Glad you didn't have to fight past crowds!Weather was gorgeous too!
We had the best dinner and service ever at the vintner's dinner at Stella! I think it even beat the Chef's Table splendor at Commander's a couple of years ago. And Sara Jessica Parker was at a table across the room and that wasn't so bad either...