Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 My plane took a wrong turn. Apparently I am at St John in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 And the chef started his career at St John. I would have put money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I think it’s hilarious that I am in NOLA eating Fergus-influenced food. At Jewel of the South. Bermondsey, presumably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I was planning to order the fried duck necks, but they ran out yesterday. Of course they would be reminiscent of the fried pigtails from “Nose to Tail” which I have made many times. None of this is negative, just such a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 My Cajun crispy tripe wiv pickled onions and my Creole blood pudding guvnor. The redfish comes with mushy peas (I am not inventing this). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell101 Posted November 11 Author Share Posted November 11 What did you drink? While the food is really good they are winning all the awards for their cocktails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Bonner Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 14 hours ago, Wilfrid said: My plane took a wrong turn. Apparently I am at St John in London. I think its even the same font!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 There were some fun looking drinks, certainly, but I just ordered Monkey47 martinis (well made) before switching to wine. And I agree about the font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I should mention that it’s a very cozy setting, an old house in the French Quarter. No reservations available and two women ahead of me were told it was a long wait for the bar and were put on the wait list. Uh oh. But the advantage of flying solo. “Yes I believe I can fit just one at the bar…” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Oysters creole at the French Market (J’s Seafood Dock). Essentially a fried version of Oysters Rockefeller, croutons instead of shells, touch of spice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 6 hours ago, Anthony Bonner said: I think its even the same font!! Very recent St. John... 21 hours ago, Wilfrid said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Oh yes, Lancashire cheese. Jewel chef has switched to Colston Basset and added a glaze to the cakes. ETA: Even more English, Jewel uses the subheading Sweets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 Wild gulf from Grand Isle Louisiana at Seaworthy, seafood and cocktail bar five minutes walk from my Airbnb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 And the kind of martini I would not normally order, but it’s excellent. Mezcal, vermouth and olive brine, named for the restaurant. Thinking about more oysters I get a nagging text telling me I’m due at Cochon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 If you see Murder Point Oysters while you're there, give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wilfrid Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Cochon, very busy of course, but nice service. I thought of ordering the bacon and oyster pie and the boudin to start, but my server emphasized the size of the pie. So the pie, followed by a big, tender, boneless slab of pork neck with collards. I have to say, with four glasses of wine, a $110 check seems absurdly cheap. Cochon’s desserts are sugar bombs I can’t contemplate, so walked over to Pluck wine bar which has a cheese list. Bleu d’Auvergne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell101 Posted November 12 Author Share Posted November 12 (edited) 9 hours ago, Evelyn said: If you see Murder Point Oysters while you're there, give them a try. Those are the ones from Alabama? I believe I had them at Seaworthy. Edited November 12 by Mitchell101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 Yes, they are. And yes, they've definitely made appearnces at Seaworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell101 Posted November 12 Author Share Posted November 12 We're booked next year from 4/23-30 for Jazzfest and will extend to 2nd weekend again if Hinds is part of the lineup. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 1 hour ago, Evelyn said: Yes, they are. And yes, they've definitely made appearnces at Seaworthy. They actually might have been on the list. I selected the locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 And a dozen local oysters at Felix's. I hope you know what that looks like because I forgot to photograph them. I might eat more oysters this week than in the last six months. Weather turned wet, so visited the Cabildo and Presbytere museums, surprisingly for the first time, and the Jazz Museum in the old Mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Other than the rain, luck holds. Napoleon House for cocktails before Galatoire’s. Line outside. Asked the woman at the door about one at the bar. “We’re completely full. Oh wait, she’s getting up, get in there.” At Galatoire’s they were expecting me, had room in the great dining room and I even had the front to turn down the first table offered and get my favorite table. I was dressed up, I admit. (This evening is about atmosphere and memories not the best possible drinks and cuisine.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 5 hours ago, Wilfrid said: And a dozen local oysters at Felix's. I hope you know what that looks like because I forgot to photograph them. I might eat more oysters this week than in the last six months. Is Acme still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 Depending on how long ago your last visit was, the food is much improved since they hired Philip Lopez awhile back, The "classics" are still the same. But there are some dishes with modern twists. Hope you're having a Sazerac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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