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a real treat as were their humongous banana pancakes and the biscuits and gravy...awesome problem for groups of any size :...a little milky but perfect flavor...just one item on a consistently good, organic-leaning and fresh menu...just one item on a consistently good, organic-leaning and...in a class all it's own

Bananas foster french toast

Surrey's Café & Juice Bar - $$ Brunch

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...a real treat as were their humongous banana pancakes and the biscuits and gravy...awesome problem for groups of any size :...a little milky but perfect flavor...just one item on a consistently good, organic-leaning and fresh menu...just one item on a consistently good, organic-leaning and... more»

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a must have, and my new favorite dish is "Godzilla meets Fried Green Tomatoes...a must try, although some might find it too rich...to die for and the stuffed redfish was unbelievable...a must, as well as blackened anything...not to be missed...one of the best appetizers in the city

Shrimp and alligator cheesecake

Jacques-Imo's Cafe - $$ Seafood Place

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...a must have, and my new favorite dish is "Godzilla meets Fried Green Tomatoes...a must try, although some might find it too rich...to die for and the stuffed redfish was unbelievable...a must, as well as blackened anything...not to be missed... more»

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Bbq shrimp

Mr B's Bistro - $$$ Cajun

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...highly recommended and I saw lots of people devouring them around the restaurant...amazing and we went there specifically to order that...among the best of that dish available...the best dish I have had in New Orleans...a must - get your fingers dirty and wear the bib - it's worth it... more»

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to die for, my party include my just married daughter...all excellent choices; one of the best wine cellars in the South...unsurpassed on this planet...a must try because mainly of the heavenly whiskey sauce...a must for dessert...the best souffle/bread pudding in the country

Bread pudding souffle

Commander's Palace Restaurant - $$$$ New American

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...to die for, my party include my just married daughter...all excellent choices; one of the best wine cellars in the South...unsurpassed on this planet...a must try because mainly of the heavenly whiskey sauce...a must for dessert...the best souffle/bread pudding in the country... more»

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an experience that is uniquely New Orleans and not be missed...a local tradition and these are pretty good...always amazing and can possibly lead to heart attacks and diabetes at once...tasty, very reminiscent of funnel cake or pasta fritta...fabulous, especially when they arrive hot with a heaping amount of powered...a must go just to feel the New Orleans' air

Coffee and beignets

Café Du Monde - $ Coffee

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...an experience that is uniquely New Orleans and not be missed...a local tradition and these are pretty good...always amazing and can possibly lead to heart attacks and diabetes at once...tasty, very reminiscent of funnel cake or pasta fritta...fabulous, especially when they arrive hot with a heaping amount of powered... more»

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to die for...Belly makes me happy pappy! pork belly makes me happy pappy!...made salami, spicy tasso, and pork belly served with homemade bread and butter pickles and...food was spectacular especially the pork belly the charcutrie and the desserts. Service was great...stellar, actually...really quite good

Pork belly sandwich

Cochon Butcher - $$ Sandwich Place

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...to die for...Belly makes me happy pappy! pork belly makes me happy pappy!...made salami, spicy tasso, and pork belly served with homemade bread and butter pickles and...food was spectacular especially the pork belly the charcutrie and the desserts. Service was great... more»

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tender, and the bread is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside...top of the line and the oyster po-boy is unbeatable...best in town The Food channel was Rite'...so tender and juicy-wow...better than most...a beautiful mess

Roast beef poboy

Parkway Bakery & Tavern - $ Sandwich Place

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...tender, and the bread is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside...top of the line and the oyster po-boy is unbeatable...best in town The Food channel was Rite'...so tender and juicy-wow...better than most...a beautiful mess... more»

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also cooked perfectly and my wife's pulled pork sandwich was delicious...succulent and tasy but a little fatty...heavenly, especially with the hot vinegar...excellent, not fatty...untrimmed, fatty, and without smoky flavor...OK, could have been more spicy

Pulled pork sandwich

The Joint - $ Barbeque

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...also cooked perfectly and my wife's pulled pork sandwich was delicious...succulent and tasy but a little fatty...heavenly, especially with the hot vinegar...excellent, not fatty...untrimmed, fatty, and without smoky flavor...OK, could have been more spicy... more»

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tough and flavorless...disappoint. I also tried some fried alligator since I have never tried it I had...Get the grits and fried alligator sausage. Im not a big alligator eater,...oysters, boudin balls, cochon and fried alligator - one cannot possibly go wrong....staff for most part. The fried alligator could have been better. The chicken liver was...Best fried alligator

Fried alligator with chili garlic aioli

Cochon - $$ Cajun

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...tough and flavorless...disappoint. I also tried some fried alligator since I have never tried it I had...Get the grits and fried alligator sausage. Im not a big alligator eater,...oysters, boudin balls, cochon and fried alligator - one cannot possibly go wrong... more»

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addictive and I'll be back tomorrow, please & thank u...great but nothing beats Louisiana gulf coast raw oysters...amazing - get a dozen to start your meal...amazing and I don't even like oysters...to die for - the best oyster dish anywhere...wonderful, & I don't even like oysters

Chargrilled oysters

Acme Oyster House - $$ Seafood Place

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...addictive and I'll be back tomorrow, please & thank u...great but nothing beats Louisiana gulf coast raw oysters...amazing - get a dozen to start your meal...amazing and I don't even like oysters... more»

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