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Chow Chow in Nawlins
Fueling up in a city that will never ban trans fats
Some advice: Do not wear black to New Orleans' Café du Monde. First of all, it's July and 90 degrees, so dark colors are silly. Plus, since the only item served at this establishment in the French Quarter is a heap of delicately fried beignets rolled in powdered sugar, you'll be left with a white Jackson Pollock effect across your lap. The aftermath may be messy, but it's hard to imagine a better way to start a day of eating than with an order of beignets ($1.25 for three) and coffee (in a signature mug for $4.50). Here are more suggestions for fueling up in the city that will never ban trans fats.
K Paul's Louisiana Kitchen: The French Quarter's Paul Prudhomme is credited with introducing the distinctive cuisine of the state's common folks to the world back in the late '70s. He paved the way for a new generation of Cajun/Creole chefs. His filet mignon with debris sauce ("debris" are the scrapings from the BBQ grill) is near orgasmic for meat lovers ($34.99). Meanwhile, a shaker of his Magic Seasoning Salt ($2.25) is a perfect souvenir to spice up your fries or popcorn back home.
Galatoire's: This seems more a living museum than just a restaurant, as New Orleans society lines up for a table (no reservations are accepted) in the main dining room. Galatoire's has struggled to keep its menu and decor exactly the same since 1905. It is here that you come to understand how much the locals don't like change – sounds square, but the result is the preservation of tales and traditions that might have otherwise been long lost.
The Court of Two Sisters: The name suggest a cult, sapphic French Quarter hideaway, but rather, it's one of New Orleans' best jazz brunch buffets. The food (all the expected dishes: gumbo, turtle soup, andouille sausage, etc.) isn't as good as the people watching, local gossip, or the picture-perfect location.
K Paul's Louisiana Kitchen: The French Quarter's Paul Prudhomme is credited with introducing the distinctive cuisine of the state's common folks to the world back in the late '70s. He paved the way for a new generation of Cajun/Creole chefs. His filet mignon with debris sauce ("debris" are the scrapings from the BBQ grill) is near orgasmic for meat lovers ($34.99). Meanwhile, a shaker of his Magic Seasoning Salt ($2.25) is a perfect souvenir to spice up your fries or popcorn back home.
Galatoire's: This seems more a living museum than just a restaurant, as New Orleans society lines up for a table (no reservations are accepted) in the main dining room. Galatoire's has struggled to keep its menu and decor exactly the same since 1905. It is here that you come to understand how much the locals don't like change – sounds square, but the result is the preservation of tales and traditions that might have otherwise been long lost.
The Court of Two Sisters: The name suggest a cult, sapphic French Quarter hideaway, but rather, it's one of New Orleans' best jazz brunch buffets. The food (all the expected dishes: gumbo, turtle soup, andouille sausage, etc.) isn't as good as the people watching, local gossip, or the picture-perfect location.
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