My wife and I went to Martel Bistro & Bar in Fairfield CT for dinner. At first glance, the dining area is extremely small with the tables right next to each other. You can basically hear the conversation of the patrons sitting... (2 replies, last updated by prabhu01 August 10, 2009)

I just saw that the new restaurant in Chianti’s old space recently opened and was wondering if anyone had tried it. I hear that it is a bistro/pub. Thanks, (15 replies, last updated by peanut112 February 21, 2007)

Just drove by this place which claims to be “Thai Fusion.” It also advertises a $4.95 lunch special so I suspect there’s nothing interesting about it, but the name & the claim of “fusion” sort of... (1 reply, last updated by Adsvino July 22, 2005)

Thinking of going to Rothschild’s in CDM...anyone been? Thanks! (5 replies, last updated by Jeff Williams January 28, 2006)

Anybody have any info on this new cafe going in at Beverly & Martel? (0 replies, last updated by Jersey Tomato January 16, 2003)

Heading there this weekend via the Donaldsonville bridge from I-10. any places to eat at on the way or in the Atchafalaya Basin itself? any other tips? (2 replies, last updated by cajungirl April 23, 2007)

Though as Chris Martel points out, opinions are mixed, this is generally not considered a tourist trap. New Orleanians are disoriented, because it’s a little done-up by local standards for an oyster bar. Probably a notch... (2 replies, last updated by jamy May 4, 2007)

I’m wondering if anyone has used Love’n Bake fillings- they have almond paste, pistachio paste, chocolate “schmear”, poppy filling etc. I saw the product in the King Arthur Flour catalogue and also at... (4 replies, last updated by Priscilla Martel May 1, 2009)

On Beverly and Martel. I went for lunch two weeks ago, and there was a new operation occupying the space. It forced me around the corner to Angelini’s for lunch, so not too bad. But I will miss the quiet place and poilane... (1 reply, last updated by Bob Brooks July 1, 2006)

For me, every day is a day to finish a meal with a decent (VSOP level) cognac, but for special occasions I like something better. I’ve never tasted an XO that I thought was worth the money, but Martell Cordon Bleu, at... (21 replies, last updated by sgordon April 10, 2007)

I am curious if Bud’s Broiler is still in buisness. I left NO in 98 and am planning on returning soon. (5 replies, last updated by bbares81 February 8, 2007)

Read on another message board that Brocato’s will reopen on September 23rd. Can anyone (Amanda?) confirm this? Thx. (3 replies, last updated by MakingSense October 11, 2006)

Is this place open anymore? Their website suggests it is but has no other information. If so, still worth going to? I know the chef left town. (5 replies, last updated by iknowwhatitmeans August 24, 2007)

The original Mandina’s, that is. (6 replies, last updated by durzia February 10, 2007)

Not positive what’s open on Sunday, but have you tried Martel Bistro? I haven’t been, but my brother and his family love it...french bistro type stuff...menu is on-line...seems like a step or two up from greasy! (4 replies, last updated by amanda3571 August 23, 2009)