We had a quick trip for a work conference down to NOLA recently, and were able to sample some places we've been really anxious to try...
Not pictured: Johnny Sanchez food (Aaron Sanchez restaurant), assorted cocktails, and the glass of Pappy Van Winkle I had at Toups (it was really good).
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| Ribeye and Frites (Luke, formerly John Besh) |
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| Duck and Duck (Luke) |
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| The obligatory beignets from Cafe Du Monde |
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| Cheeseburger and Oyster Sandwich (Company Burger) |
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| Meat Tray (Cochon Butcher) |
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| Random cool Cask (Compere Lapin) |
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| Shrimp with Avacado, Plantain Crustini (far) Nutella Zeppoles with hazelnuts and Rum Caramel (Compere Lapin, Nina Compton -Top Chef S.11) |
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| Pickle Plate (Toups Meatery, Isaac Toups - Top Chef S.13) |
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| Seafood Couvillion (Toups Meatery) |
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| Eggs Benne many ways, here Corned Beef Hash and Cochon (pork) (Ruby Slippers Cafe) |









