Nacho Mama’s* (#156, 6/23/2011)
This was a pretty good stop, walked right in without a wait, which is good when looking for a quick dinner. Chimichanga was pretty good, as was the queso. Margaritas were margaritas, nothing special. Best thing was driving on freshly-paved Magazine – used to be one of the worst roads in America. While the Orleans Parish location is gone, it does still exist in Elmwood.
Refuel Café* (#154, 6/5/2011)
Snobdouche alert! I guess this place is okay, but it is rather uppity. And pricey. it’s a breakfast stop and they try to get way too fancy with it all. But if you like that sort of thing, go for it.
Ruby Slipper (#149, 4/18/2011)
Love this place as well! Two locations, the Mid-City one is nearly impossible to get into on the weekends, but worth a long wait. The downtown location is a solid brunch stop and also has good lunches. It’s not open for dinner, so if it’s after 2, you’re out of luck. They have general diner/sandwich shop type food, but always seems to have some fun New Orleans special. If you’re staying downtown, it’s tucked away in the CBD not far from Harrah’s, so make the effort to go there for a breakfast/lunch.
MVB at Slim Goodie’s* (#147, 4/11/2011)
This is another of those pop-up places. MVB, I believe stands for Most Valuable Burger. It used to “pop up” in slim Goodies Diner on Sundays. Not sure if it’s still around. It’s a solid stop wth a prety good burger. Not the best in town, but solid. A good and greasy burger, so might make a good hangover meal.