NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
I heard that regardless of what you think of Emeril Lagasse, some people love him and some people hate him, his restaurants in New Orleans are fabulous. He did win a James Beard award, after all. The last time I was in New Orleans, I didn’t plan ahead and couldn’t get in to eat at one of Emeril’s restaurants. This time we planned ahead. After some beers at Crescent City Brewhouse, we had a fabulous dinner at NOLA.
Gulf Oysters and Crabmeat Baked in the Wood Oven with Garlic Butter and Herb Bread Crumbs :: NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
“Shrimp & Grits” Sautéed Gulf Shrimp, Grilled Green Onions, Smoked Cheddar Grits, Apple Smoked Bacon, Crimini Mushrooms, Creole Tomato Glaze and Red Chili-Abita Butter Sauce (topped with crab meat) :: NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Brown Sugar Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Toasted Pecans and Caramelized Onion Reduction Sauce :: NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
NOLA Banana Pudding Layer Cake with a Graham Cracker Crust, Homemade Vanilla Wafers and a Warm Fudge Drizzle (a la mode with Drunken Monkey Ice Cream) :: NOLA, French Quarter, New Orleans
I thought that the food was really delicious and well prepared. I can see how Emeril says his style is New New Orleans. There are some of the classics you’d think of in Cajun and Creole cooking, but with a modern twist. Also, the service was really great. I loved our wait staff. Our waiter was really knowledgeable, but into joking around with us all the same. There was also a bread girl who came around to tempt us with her wares. Instead of getting a bread basket at the table, as the bread was made, she’d bring it out from the kitchen and offer it to us. I had the onion foccacia roll, a tiny french loaf, and a jalepeno cornbread muffin, all hot out of the oven. So good.
For anyone who is visiting New Orleans and wants to go out one night for a nice dinner, I’d recommend NOLA. I also want to try one of John Besh‘s restaurants next time I visit.
Rachelle you still sure know good food when you see it!
I’m so glad you had such a good time there. I really do love this restaraunt and have found a way to have a meal there every time we’re in town. The atmosphere in his restaraunts are all that perfect mix of high quality food with very serious attention to culinary details while still being comfortable and not stuffy at all.
And based on the number of posts, I’m starting to think you might have a little love for the Crescent City brewing in your heart.
Hi Rachelle, perhaps you mean James Beard?
err… yes.. JAMES Beard. I think I was still feverish when I wrote this!
sorry to be a ms smartypants! hope you are feeling better, I really enjoy your blog.
The pork porterhouse at NOLA was the best meal I’ve ever had in my life. Hands down. And I’m somewhat of a foodie – I’ve eaten at Flay’s, Coliccio’s, Batali’s, Keller’s, Bayless’ restaurants as well as others. NOLA is – by far – the best dinner EVER.