Father’s Day just passed. I have a daughter who looks at my index of restaurant reports to see where I have NOT been yet. When it’s time to buy me a gift, she gets me a gift certificate to one of those places. What a good child! So, I got a gift certificate here for… Continue reading Gabrielle Restaurant, New Orleans, LA Report #482
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Mr. B’s Bistro, New Orleans, LA Report #481
Decided to venture into the French Quarter today for a Father’s Day Brunch at Mr. B’s Bistro. One thing I hate about coming into the French Quarter is parking. That’s not a problem here. There’s a parking garage right behind the restaurant. It’s located at 721 Iberville St., and you can park there for just… Continue reading Mr. B’s Bistro, New Orleans, LA Report #481
Deanasco, Slidell, LA Report #448
Today I crossed Lake Pontchartrain to take care of some business in the beautiful city of Slidell. And I’m glad I did, because I got to eat here! Cozy little place with some very friendly folks. We decided on: ************ THE FOOD ************ The Debris Fries were great! Hot, crisp fries covered with a delicious… Continue reading Deanasco, Slidell, LA Report #448
Middendorf’s, Akers, LA Report #441
I’ve been hearing about this place my entire life. It’s famous for it’s thin fried catfish. Their history is very interesting and deserves to be told. I’m too lazy to type it all, so just click on this link if you’re interested —> History. I was surprised when I looked this place up online and… Continue reading Middendorf’s, Akers, LA Report #441
Juniors On Harrison, New Orleans, LA Report #429
NOTE: This restaurant is located in Orleans Parish, so by Mayoral Decree, at the time of this writing you need to be vaccinated against COVID or have a very recent negative test to dine inside. I don’t know who Junior is, but he sure knows his crap when it comes to food! And the place… Continue reading Juniors On Harrison, New Orleans, LA Report #429
Acme Oyster House, Metairie, LA Report #419
This place got it’s start in the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1910. They still have a location there, this location, and according to their website they also have one in Baton Rouge, Gulf Shores and Houston. I came out here to the Metairie location to avoid the hassle of parking in the French… Continue reading Acme Oyster House, Metairie, LA Report #419
Don’s Seafood, Metairie, LA Report #414
The original Don’s Seafood opened in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 1934. I’m not sure when this location opened, but it’ been here as long as I can remember. Located on a main drag in Metairie, I’ve driven past it countless times. When this place comes up and I tell someone I’ve never been to Don’s, they’re… Continue reading Don’s Seafood, Metairie, LA Report #414
LeBrane’s Creole Cuisine, Westwego, LA Report #407
This place boast that it has a real, New Orleans born Creole chef. Well, I happen to be a real, New Orleans born Creole person myself. Just not a chef. BUT, I happen to be a well trained, expert, eater of the HIGHEST order. Part of my training consist of the fact that I’ve been… Continue reading LeBrane’s Creole Cuisine, Westwego, LA Report #407
Frankie & Johnny’s, New Orleans, LA Report #392
Located a stones throw from the Mississippi river, this place has been around since 1942. That’s a long time! I bet the sign hanging in front is older than me. Cozy place. When you walk in the first thing you see is the bar. If I lived in the neighborhood and was a drinker, I… Continue reading Frankie & Johnny’s, New Orleans, LA Report #392
Gattuso’s, Gretna, LA Report #371
This place is located in Old Gretna, also knows as the Historic District of Gretna. The city of Gretna is located on the Westbank of the Mississippi River. When I moved to the Westbank long ago, we discovered this place and came here a few times. It was pretty much a hole in the wall… Continue reading Gattuso’s, Gretna, LA Report #371