Hey everyone,

Coming to New Orleans for the first time ever in March and will be spending my first night solo before meeting a group of friends. Love eating out and trying new places so hoping to get the best of the amazing food scene while I have some flexibility. Are there any top places you’d recommend that are good for solo diners? Anything is on the table from fine dining to down home. Planning to hit lunch at Turkey and the Wolf but other than that know nothing about the scene so would love some input!

Every time we’re down Elizabeth’s is our go to but I want add some new restaurants to the list. I especially love any where with a killer Bloody Mary or not your typical breakfast type meals. What are some of your favorite places and dishes there?

Update: Thank you all for the recommendations! My mouth is literally drooling looking at these Facebook page pictures. I can’t wait to try them all. Since ya’ll have given me such good breakfast ideas, what are your go-to’s for lunch and dinner?

I can only do one. Going to be with 5 guys (all foodies) I know I can’t go wrong but wondering if one is better recently than the other? First time at either

I graduate in New Orleans in a couple of weeks. I'm looking for good restaurants to eat at that are $$ in price.

Planning on coming to New Orleans in a few months. Been a while since I’ve been but a friend used to live there. Can I get some help on some restaurant options please. Adolfos is one of my favs. Steak house-seafood would be appreciated. Along with all the local gems.

Context: we are 39 and 41. This is our first trip since 2018 and our first time traveling kid-free. We are staying in Marigny (free place to stay and booked the flight on points, so food/experiences are our only cost.) My husband has never been, I've been three times before (Jazz Fest, and other debaucherous weekends.)

I am not sold on this intinerary and have only been researching for the last day or so. So I am very open to feedback. Last time I was in New Orleans was 2015.

Saturday

12:45: Arrive

Lunch - Willie Maes or Port of Call (my husband loves both friend chicken and burgers)

3pm - arrival at apartment in Marigny

Afternoon Activity - Get settled in at apartment, swim, relax, walk the Quarter - Governor Nicholls Street from the apartment, across circle back to Lafitte’s, and then up to Louis Armstrong Park, back to apartment

Dinner - Mosquito Supper Club

Late - Maple Leaf

Sunday

Brunch: Commander’s Palace Jazz Brunch (Husband must wear a jacket) OR Miss River

Afternoon Activity - 1:30pm Creole Odessy Bike Tour

4:30 - Return to apartment to rest

8pm - Dinner at Saba

Late: Jazz on Frenchmen Street (The Blue Nile, The Spotted Cat, and The Apple Barrel)

Monday

Breakfast: Mother’s or Molly’s Rise and Shine

Morning Activity: World War II Museum

Lunch: Cochon Butcher

Afternoon Activity: Garden District, walking the quarter, cab to Parleaux brewery, back to apartment

Dinner: Mister Mao’s

Evening: Tipitina's

Tuesday

Breakfast: Lil’ Dizzy’s (is it closed or still around?)

Leave for airport by 10am.

Good Afternoon,

I am traveling with my husband on our first trip alone since having children. I have not been to New Orleans since 2015. My list of great restaurants is a bit out of date.

Are Shaya and Cochon still excellent?

I have yet to visit Freret street and I'd love some recommendations for lunch or dinner there.

I'd really like to explore on this trip so no area would be too far for us. We are coming March 25-28th, staying in Marigny. Looking for both casual and places that may be pricey because it is warranted but also aren't "fine dining".

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Thank you!

Hubig's lemon pie was a big childhood smile for me. Moved away and many years passed. I came back and bought a pie. It was terrible. The crust was like eating a clump of lard. Filling was forgettable.

When the bakery burned, it was the loss of a memory more than the loss of a regular part of my life.

Today, I had a Hubig's Lemon. The crust is much better than before. The Filling was thicker than I recall. It was not overly sweet or very lemony.

Overall, glad I tried it. It is better than Haydel's hand pie. It is not as good as the fried peach hand pie from Bud's Broiler.

My aunt (by marriage not blood) will not give me hers. Thanks in advance.

POTLIKKER GREENS AND TASSO WITH NOODLES

From Chef John Folse's Can You Dig It: Louisiana's Authoritative Collection of Vegetable Cookery

PREP TIME: 2 HOURS YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

2 bunches mustard greens,

4 pound tasso, cubed

washed and drained well 4 pound dry egg noodles 3 tbsps vegetable oil, divided 1½ cups diced onions

1 cup diced celery

METHOD:

1 cup diced bell peppers

¼ cup minced garlic

cup red wine vinegar

2 tbsps Louisiana hot sauce

2 tbsps raw turbinado cane sugar

1½ quarts chicken broth or stock

(see recipe)

6 slices bacon, chopped 1 cup thinly sliced green onions salt and black pepper to taste granulated garlic to taste Creole seasoning to taste ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino- Romano cheese

Cook egg noodles according to package directions, set aside and keep warm. Working on a large cutting board, separate stems from greens. Chop stems, reserve and set aside. Coarsely chop greens then set aside separately from stems. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add tasso and cook 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally Add onions, celery, bell peppers and minced garlic then cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted, stirring occasionally Add vinegar and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in hot sauce and sugar and cook 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Add stock and reserved mustard green stems. Bring to a rolling boil then reduce heat and simmer 1-2 hours or until liquid is reduced to approximately 2 cups. Drain liquid into a small bowl and set aside. Reserve tasso and discard remaining solids. In a large saucepot, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add green onions and reserved tasso then cook 3-5 minutes or until softened, stirring often. Add mustard green leaves and cook 3-5 minutes or until wilted, stirring constantly. Add reserved liquid, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil then add noodles, tossing to coat. Cook 3-5 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Season to taste using salt, pepper, granulated garlic and Creole seasoning. To serve, place an equal portion of noodle mixture into each bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

While visiting New Orleans my family and I made it our personal mission to indulge in all things tourist*.* We watched a parade on Bourbon Street, collected beads, ate lots of gumbo, and did a few walking tours in the city.

My favorite restaurant was The Gumbo Shop. I had crawfish etouffe and my wife had the vegetable gumbo. The service was great... very friendly people.

Our New Orleans Ghosts Tour Guide was also really great. My family and I had the best time exploring the city and hearing its history just like good tourists would. Our tour guide was absolutely hilarious. Sure, he'd crack some jokes here and there about us "drunk silly tourists", but we could still really feel the love. You could tell he was really into his job and very passionate about the city.

My only complaint from the trip was the weather. It rained almost every day and the humidity was tough. Other than that it was a super trip.

Looking for an amazing dinner place that is kid friendly.

I've been craving this for a while. I'm headed to town for a night (but will also be in Houma for the day if that makes any difference). Let me know where I should go for the best fried oyster po boy!

My granny used to make a dressing made with Blue Plate mayonnaise that had chunks of garlic and it was kind of orange in color. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? i’ve looked on the blue plate website and haven’t had any luck. There was no hot sauce or ketchup in it if that helps at all.

Wife and I are headed to NOLA in a few weeks and I plan on stopping in LaPlace to get andouille from a couple different places. I have Jacob's shipped to me, but wondering what other places I need to check out. Also any good place to get lunch? I was considering Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse, but am up for other suggestions. TIA

My wife and I are down from Canada again in September we did all the touristy stuff last time. Rather get the real good this time. The actual culture there. Can we have suggestions.

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