Ex NYC cabbie on first visit to La. Three nights in NO (Mid City) and two nights in Breaux Bridge (including Easter Sunday). Dedicated chowhound is looking for really good cooking. Have car, will travel. Please no tourist... (6 replies, last updated by joknecht March 14, 2007)

Hi all! I am planning a bachelorette party for my best friend in NOLA on MLK weekend 2010. We are all coming from Houston. As the maid of honor, I have the duties of making all plans. We will be staying in the French Quarter and... (0 replies, last updated by cnvyvial September 3, 2009)

Hi all! I am planning a bachelorette party for my best friend in NOLA on MLK weekend 2010. We are all coming from Houston. As the maid of honor, I have the duties of making all plans. We will be staying in the French Quarter and... (5 replies, last updated by Uncle Bob September 8, 2009)

The highlights: Herbsaint – Shrip grit cakes with an amazing chile kick, superior seafood gumbo Felix’s – Tasty shrimp & oyster Po Boy (for breakfast!) Coop’s Place – Pasta Cajun (stellar, especially... (2 replies, last updated by Bob MacAdoo March 20, 2007)

Hi there; We are coming in from NYC for a visit for a wedding March 17 and as a vegetarian I’m hoping not to starve. :) I did a search and came up with zippo. I know there are probably good Indian and Mexican options but... (4 replies, last updated by jayne March 9, 2006)

't that hungry after the big lunch at Lilette so I ordered 2 appitizers,gumbo to start and the frog legs as my entree. The gumbo was awesome. My husband ordered frog legs to start and a veal rollatini. The frog legs were deep... (7 replies, last updated by Mister F. February 13, 2009)

Memphis paper................ Link: http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/entertainment_columnists/article/0,1426,MCA_494_4312043,00.html (1 reply, last updated by MaryX December 19, 2005)

I’ll be in NO after Mardi Gras and look forward to all the great eats! Any suggestions for great breakfasts and brunches, lunches under $20 and dinners under $40—-not looking to break the bank. Where’s the good... (2 replies, last updated by MakingSense January 26, 2007)

A note of caution.....Xmas Eve is a big locals party. Regulars at Galatoire’s are out front at 0700 hours. Street party is great. We’ve evolved from milk crates to Coleman folding rockers from Sam’s Club, (of... (4 replies, last updated by Hazelhurst December 13, 2003)

A group of about 4 of us gentleman (plus whatever ladies we can pick up along the way) is visiting new orleans for this coming weekend (aug 21 to 23) and we’re looking for someplace with a great atmosphere for dinner on... (4 replies, last updated by HalfShell August 19, 2009)

A friend wants to meet at the newly opened Big Easy tail Company, in Fort Lauderdale, on Federal just below Oakland Park. I’m somewhat a fan of Shuck ‘n’ Dive — am I going to like The Big Easy? Anyone tried... (0 replies, last updated by southocean January 22, 2009)

My husband and I usual like to boil our own crawfish but due to time and space we got a bag full from Big Fishermen with all the fixins, It was GREAT!!! And it was reasonable priced 3.19/#. All told we paid $60 for a boiled... (3 replies, last updated by ScarlettNola April 2, 2009)

Hello, I am originally born and rasied in New Orleans but currently living in Baltimore. My boyfriend and I are taking a cruise that departs from New Orleans. As part of our trip, I am having him meet my parents. Since we are... (1 reply, last updated by Absinthe Minded May 28, 2008)

On the very casual end, try Big Al’s on Annunciation. Not too far from the port, boiled/fried/etc seafood. (4 replies, last updated by bronwen May 30, 2008)

Okay, folks: what’s your favorite ethnic food in the greater NO area? I’m most interested in Thai, Chinese (dim sum, esp), Vietnamese, Central American, and other Asian cuisines. Any new discoveries? What about ethnic... (13 replies, last updated by mothgirl May 10, 2002)