Dale,
Sorry this is taking so long. Mardi Gras is March 4th and I’ve been very busy planning the Mardi Gras Madness Party for the restaurant. We are doing a 20x40 foot tent next to the restaurant; band is Professor Short Hair & The Levy Board, special t-shirts and a bunch of special permits.
I’ll start posting spots of interest as they occur to me & I have time. This is a good exercise because people in Dallas are always asking for places to visit in New Orleans and once I finish this I’ll be able to just hand them a printout.
First of all, I need to make a correction to the street I gave you for the Maple Leaf. I made the post at 2 in the morning after a night of serious drinking with a few of my buddies at the restaurant.
Maple Leaf8316 Oak St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 866-LEAF
Map To Venue
Here’s a link to upcoming artists at the Maple Leaf.
http://www.jambase.com/search.asp?venueID=4952Restaurants Chapter 1:Burgers – Port Of CallBest burger in the city can be found at Port Of Call. It’s located at 838 Esplanade in the Quarter. This pick isn’t like audio stuff. I don’t need in IMHO because it’s the best burger in New Orleans period. I’m pretty sure they are open all night. Full bar.
PO-Boys – Mother’sMother’s is the most famous at 401 Poydras Street (504) 523-9656 but it’s hard to get a bad one anywhere. Po-boys are a staple and if you make bad ones you won’t stay in business long.
Best Deli Type Sandwich – Café MasperoWhat the Carnegie Deli is to New York, Café Maspero is to New Orleans. Enough said.
601 Decatur Street in the French Quarter across from Jax Brewery near Jackson Square.
Muffeletta – Central Grocery925 Decatur Street in the French Quarter. They invented it period.
Recipe - Salami, Ham, Mortadella, Olive Salad, Mozzarella Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Round Italian Bread.
Beignets – Café Du MondeNo Trip to New Orleans is complete without beignets & Cafe Au Lait at Café Du Monde. It’s across the street from Jackson Square on Decatur Street. Here’s the link:
http://www.cafedumonde.com/coffee.htmlRaw Oysters – Cooter Brown’sSt. Charles and Carrollton at River Bend. Not in the French Quarter but you can catch the St. Charles Street Trolley Car to the joint and enjoy a scenic part of New Orleans on the way. Haven’t been there in a couple of years but they used to serve up the least expensive and IMHO the best raw oysters in the city. Burgers are pretty good too. Stock over 100 beers. Need I say more?
If you don’t want to take the short Cable Car ride and stay in the quarter the two most famous joints for raw oysters are Felix’s and Acme Oyster House. I ate my first raw oysters at Felix’s.
Breakfast – Camellia GrillThis place is across the street from Cooter’s. I’d describe it as an old fashion diner. During prime time be ready for a wait.
None of the above is expensive and everyone on this list is the best of the best. Dress – anything from Tuxedos to cut-offs and t-shirts.
That should cover burgers and sandwiches. I’ll follow up with some of my favorite full menu restaurants in Chapter 2. That list will be much harder to develop because there tons of them.
