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1 hour ago, 4th and 5 said:

Way back in Mardi Gras of 95, I got one, slathered it with lots of mustard, took a bite and found it cold.

so I Swindelled it into a crowd. I bet it hit 10 people before it hit the ground. The image of that Lucky Dog skipping off people, mustard going everywhere is one I won’t soon forget.

See, that’s a great story you can share with your kids and grandkids.

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See, that’s a great story you can share with your kids and grandkids.

And what’s really nice is that 10 other people also have a “I was at Mardi Gras and got pelted with a mustard covered hot dog and I didn’t give a fuck and partied on” story. That’s generosity, man.

We are kicking off the New Years/Sugar Bowl trip with dinner at Compere Lapin tonorrow night. For those that have been - what's the dress code like? Open Table says business casual but the photos I've seen look a bit more casual. Thoughts?

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14 minutes ago, gmr548 said:

We are kicking off the New Years/Sugar Bowl trip with dinner at Compere Lapin tonorrow night. For those that have been - what's the dress code like? Open Table says business casual but the photos I've seen look a bit more casual. Thoughts?

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It’s casual. I went in June and wore shorts and a nice t-shirt. I’ll also be there tomorrow.

Steamboat Bill's in Lake Charles is good and quick and it's right on the side of I10.


Thanks, This worked for me.

Anyone have ideas for semi-casual early dinner pre-game Tues?  We have Mr. B's at Noon.   I assume Acme and Felix's will be a ridiculous line but can anyone think of something similar in quarter or on way to stadium?  Would prefer to not eat stadium food in such a good food city.

Cochon was awesome for dinner. I had the Cochon entree and oysters and boudin balls. If looking at sides, the brussell sprout casserole is the tits.

10 hours ago, PantsTent said:

Cochon was awesome for dinner. I had the Cochon entree and oysters and boudin balls. If looking at sides, the brussell sprout casserole is the tits.

That’s our dining spot tonight for NYE, but it’s a fixed menu and not their regular fare. I’ll miss the boudin balls.

Just a reminder for all of you in Nola this weekend: 2am greasy burger and cheese fries: Jimani

13 hours ago, PantsTent said:

Cochon was awesome for dinner. I had the Cochon entree and oysters and boudin balls. If looking at sides, the brussell sprout casserole is the tits.

I planning to hit that for lunch after the WWII museum on Wednesday.

I get in early as hell tomorrow, expecting my crew already there to be thoroughly hungover so I need a breakfast/brunch recommendation I can slide into until they roll outta bed. NYD seems to throw a kink in many restaurants

Steamboat Bill's in Lake Charles is good and quick and it's right on the side of I10.


Just left Steamboat Bill’s, good recommendation. Was a bit worried at first that I was in tourist trap hell, but the oyster poboy was legit.

Yelled “Muledick” but nobody responded. See you Surly bastards at Erin House.


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I'll be there or Darell's tomorrow.  Driving in early.  I'm bringing my sons so no happy hours for us.  Our agenda is:

Darells or Steamboat Bills for lunch.

Watch the Horn's whip Georgia's ass around dinner time.

Beignets for breakfast.  

WWII museum.  Cochon or Felix's for lunch. 

Wander the French Quarter.

Aquarium

Commanders Palace for dinner.

Swamp tour in Lafayette on the way home Thursday

Definitely worth a stop, especially around the holidays with all the decorations. 


Checked this off the list. The Sazerac was great and wife loved all the decorations.
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Checked this off the list. The Sazerac was great and wife loved all the decorations.

 

Good to hear. I’m here now actually. Wife and I got an instagram worthy pic so we’re both happy. 

16 hours ago, PantsTent said:

 


Checked this off the list. The Sazerac was great and wife loved all the decorations.

 

How was the Ramos?

How was the Ramos?


Just had the one drink. Would have stayed longer if there was a place to sit.
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#6

Mayve 6 Ramos’ in 2 hours wasnt a good idea


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Game over

Willa Jean was underwhelming. 


The hangover bowl short rib and grits was really good. I also wanted to try the fried chicken biscuit and it was definitely underwhelming. Wife loved her advocada toast.

I FINALLY got to try the pepper jack boudin balls from Billy’s in Scott, LA.  I’ve always been strictly a Don’s, Best Stop and Sausage Link customer.

These balls from Billy’s are a fucking game changer.

14 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Willa Jean was underwhelming. 

I thought it was just plain whelming.  But there was a long table of smoking hot chicks next to us, so that was nice.

I FINALLY got to try the pepper jack boudin balls from Billy’s in Scott, LA.  I’ve always been strictly a Don’s, Best Stop and Sausage Link customer.
These balls from Billy’s are a fucking game changer.


Welcome to the family.


Also - green onion sausage is a winner.
On 12/31/2018 at 10:03 AM, Mac8111 said:

Just a reminder for all of you in Nola this weekend: 2am greasy burger and cheese fries: Jimani

Shhhhh

Thanks to the fuckers that recommended ed’s Oysters and Cochon. Phe-fucking-nominal!!!

We had lunch yesterday at Cochon. I guess the food was OK but the waitresses were such snobs that we really didn’t enjoy it much. 

If you ever fine yourself in the 7thvwatd like I did go to Cajun. It's across from Kermit's place

My report:

NOLA:  we went there for my birthday dinner before the VT Sugar Bowl in 1995.   It was a special occasion place then and everything about that night was spectacular.  For nostalgia, we went back for my birthday dinner before this Sugar Bowl.  They overhauled the restaurant in 2017.  It's  much more casual now with pizza and global small plates.  We sat on the third floor, essentially in a storage room.  Food was pretty good (best dish was roasted octupus with "Elotes" style corn).  Service was very good.  Fun people at the adjoining 2 tops made for a enjoyable night.

Cochon:  spectacularly disappointing.  I had never been.  Based on the reviews, awards, etc, my expectations were sky high.  Maybe it was an off night, but just about everything went wrong.  Every dish came out lukewarm / room temp.  Wrong dishes were served.  Wrong wine was served (partially our fault for not paying attention).    Awkwardly long ass gaps between courses.  Signature cochon dish was an inedible salt bomb.   We didn't  complain but, to their credit, they could sense that things were not right.  Same thing was happening at the table next to us (they did complain and sent several things back).  Manager apologized halfway through the meal and they ended up comping us a few items.   Not sure I will return.

Couvant.  Opposite of Cochon.  I had no expectations.  It was a last minute table on New Year's Eve.  We loved it.  Service was great.  French bistro food, done really well.  Terrific oysters with a mignonette that had a nice crunchy bite to it were my favorite.  Skate was buttery and rich.   Good place.

Antoine's.   Still perfect.  My favorite meal.  Our server, Sterling, has been there for 52 years. He had quite a bit to say about the "young ones" that don't listen to him.   The oysters rockefeller and pommes souffle were as great as always.  And the fish dishes look simple, but are just right.  The Ramos gin fizzes to end the meal were perfect.  I can't wait to go back.

Marigny Brasserie.  Good find on Frenchman for lunch.  Sat at the bar and watched the Saints, with good gumbo and po boys.  Not a dive, but casual and good.   

2 hours ago, DFWTexEx said:

Cochon:  spectacularly disappointing.  I had never been.  Based on the reviews, awards, etc, my expectations were sky high.  Maybe it was an off night, but just about everything went wrong.  Every dish came out lukewarm / room temp.  Wrong dishes were served.  Wrong wine was served (partially our fault for not paying attention).    Awkwardly long ass gaps between courses.  Signature cochon dish was an inedible salt bomb.   We didn't  complain but, to their credit, they could sense that things were not right.  Same thing was happening at the table next to us (they did complain and sent several things back).  Manager apologized halfway through the meal and they ended up comping us a few items.   Not sure I will return.

You and I had drastically different experiences.  We had the fixed dinner on NYE.  The food, especially the mixed grill, was great, and everything was served pretty quickly with no long waiting time.  We found an outstanding and pretty reasonably priced Burgundy.  Sorry you had such a miserable experience.   

sitting in lafitte’s right now. first time here in 6-7 years. i will never waste my time visiting this place again. digital jukebox on the wall blaring usher, touch screen nudie photo hunt on the bar top, and jaeger/fireball shot machines behind the bar. what a fucking disgrace.

 

So previous trips I went to Johnny's and Domisile's for poboys. Tried Parkway this time. I can say without hesitation that Parkway has the best of the three. They load the shit out of their sandwiches.

Guy’s is still my favorite but Parkway is a close second. 

Just booked a quick anniversary trip for the wife and I in March.  Not sure where we'll land for dinner's but I am going to take her to Patoi's for lunch on of the days.

So previous trips I went to Johnny's and Domisile's for poboys. Tried Parkway this time. I can say without hesitation that Parkway has the best of the three. They load the shit out of their sandwiches.


Yep went to Johnny's on the 2nd for lunch. Had a chick tell me parkway is better, went the next day and agree. Neither is bad and you will get full but parkway was better
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Boudin Balls on the way to NOLA:
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Cochon Butcher:
Tried the catfish po boy special:
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Gambino:
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Stuffed pretzel:
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Sucre:
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Drago’s for dinner:
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District donuts:
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Central Grocery
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Zoo Daiquiri
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Pizza Domenica:
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Deanie’s fried oyster Po boy
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Next time y'all are in town hit Terranova Superette for the best muffaletta in the city. Twice the meat as Central Grocery. They only make 10 on Saturday morning and when they sell out it's a seven day wait for the next batch. It's a family of old-school Italian grocers running the joint.

Surprised no one has mentioned the “All That Jazz” sandwich at Verdi Marte, open 24 hours.  That has got to be the best late night drunk food to eat on the curb whilst dodging those goddamn street cleaners.

8 hours ago, ERhine said:

District donuts:
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The brown butter drop on the bottom row of your pick was delicious.

18 hours ago, ERhine said:

Boudin Balls on the way to NOLA:
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Cochon Butcher:
Tried the catfish po boy special:
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Gambino:
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Stuffed pretzel:
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Sucre:
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Drago’s for dinner:
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I gained weight just reading this.

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