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Jazmine Cafe (#300, 6/20/14) – 67
This was a completely random stop as we happened to be in the neighborhood of Jazmine Cafe, a good-sized Vietnamese restaurant in the Riverbend area. We had some time to kill and dropped in and, even though I’m not too … Continue reading
Three Muses (#299, 6/13/14)
When looking for a fun place to get dinner and listen to real New Orleans music, venture down to Frenchman Street and visit Three Muses. Be warned, however, it’s a small place, so you may have a wait, but once … Continue reading
Rue 127* (#298, 5/7/14) – 77
When looking for a higher-end, nice dinner in midcity, I definitely recommend Rue 127 at the intersection of Carrollton and Canal. It’s a quaint/cozy place with good food and drinks at reasonable prices. I will lead off with the service, … Continue reading
Oso’s Baja Burrito* (#297, 4/23/14) – 57
I was curious what kind of burrito a bear might make, so I checked out Oso’s Baja Burrito for a quick lunch. I was also curious because the place had some pretty bad reviews on Yelp. It’s located in the … Continue reading
Biscuits & Buns on Banks (#296, 4/13/14) – 70
Living in a new neighborhood means I probably have to find a new go-to breakfast joint, so I tried Biscuits & Buns on Banks. It was a good stop for sure. Solid food, a bit of a wait and a … Continue reading
Nonna Mia* (#295, 4/5/14) – 72
With my new Mid-City neighborhood, I have opened up a whole new region of restaurants. My first stop since the move was at Nonna Mia Cafe on Esplanade Ave. It’s walking distance to my house and seemed like a good … Continue reading
Blind Pelican* (#294, 4/4/14) – 69
Dropped in at the Blind Pelican on St. Charles Ave on a Friday afternoon for the much talked about happy hour. And it was a good stop. The oysters are extra cheap during happy hour – $3/dozen), the atmosphere is … Continue reading
Honey Loaf* (#293, 4/1/14) – 52
Dropped in at another downtown lunch spot and had a decent meal at the Honey Loaf. Though I have to say, there were some flaws. It is located on Canal Street, right on the edge of the French Quarter, so … Continue reading
Munch Factory* (#292, 3/14/14) – 68
I don’t venture out to the Lakefront too often, but had some business in the neighborhood, so worked in a lunch at The Munch Factory. While it’s a goofy name, it’s a pretty good place. Worth dropping in for lunch … Continue reading
McClure’s Barbecue* (#291, 3/11/14) – 67
I’ve always said that New Orleans is not really a town for barbecue, but it’s slowly starting to pick up. McClure’s Barbecue is a place that began as a pop-up restaurant and has now established itself Uptown on Magazine Street. … Continue reading