For the past several months I have been planning our trip to Convergence 2013 in New Orleans. And of course people have recommended some great restaurants “I can’t miss” when I get there.
| My collegue Amber Bell here at CAL submitted her favorites: Multiple Locations including the Riverwalk Marketplace and French Market. No visit to New Orleans is complete without stopping at Café du Monde. One of a kind chicory flavored coffee and AMAZING beignets. . |
923 Decatur St | (504) 523-1620 BEST MUFFALTA SANDWICH!! |
– 500 Chartres St | (504) 524-9752
Another stop I made looking for the best muffalata sandwich. I liked the atmosphere and would go back for a lunch or dinner.
While there make sure you get their famous Pimm’s cup drinks!!
Other Notable Mentions:
– 605 Canal St | (504) 523-1661
This is one of my personal favorites and their “Flavor of New Orleans" cuisine is served every day at this upbeat and lively grand café.
- 1403 Washington Ave | (504) 899-8221
If you want the full treatment of Southern, New Orleans tradition complete with famous chefs (think Paul Prudhome and Emeril) and a dress code, go to Commander’s Palace. Highlight is their Sunday Jazz Brunch.
- 613 Royal St | (504) 522-7261
Voted Best Breakfast/Brunch by Southern Living Magazine & New Orleans Magazine. Highlight is their Sunday Jazz brunch.
- 800 Tchoupitoulas St | (504) 528-9393
Located in a renovated pharmacy warehouse right in the heart of the Warehouse District with a rustic interior.
- 1300 St. Charles Ave | (504) 525-4937
Modern Louisiana's Creole cuisine, with Emeril's warm style of service in a grand setting. Dynamics GP Customer.
- 534 St. Louis St | (504) 522-6652
Casual and funky, located in the French Quarter featuring an eclectic menu of Creole & Acadian cuisine with an ethnic twist.
- 417 Royal St | (504) 525-9711
Breakfast at Brennan's is known to be an experience. It is not to be missed.
– 1315 Prytania Street | (508) 430-1840
On Wednesday nights ONLY visit Purloo. A “pop-up restaurant” (also called supper clubs, these are temporary restaurants that often operate from a private home, a former factory, etc.) with one seating and a 6 course tasting menu prepared by local Chef Ryan Hughes
– 8324 Oak St | (504) 861-0886
Eclectic, fun, weird. It’s the best food in town and some say it’s the best they’ve ever had. Known for, “real Nawlin’ food”.
- 930 Tchoupitoulas St | (504) 588-2123
If you want a great restaurant that is up and coming and getting a lot of press (I like the swanky bar), go to Cochon.
- 200 Julia St | (504) 252-9480
Located in the historic Warehouse District of New Orleans, offering modern American cuisine rooted in traditional flavors and techniques.
– 333 St. Charles Ave | (504) 378-2840
An authentic brasserie quoted as, “disarmingly home-spun culinary touches and broad-shouldered dishes that satisfy something more than just an appetite."
– 301 Tchoupitoulas St | (504) 299-9777
Contemporary French cuisine with a focus on local fresh ingredients.
– 201 Royal St | (504) 523-2078
Famous for its Creole cuisine focused on fresh regional products, located in the heart of the French Quarter.
– 2600 Chartres St | (504) 945-2222
Enjoy the picturesque courtyard and soothing sounds from the piano bar. Known for their Sunday Brunch.
– 820 North Rampart St| (504) 324-6045
Visit Bar Tonique for hand crafted cocktails without all of the pretense.
– 115 Bourbon St| (504) 598-1200
Casual New Orleans seafood and a Dynamics GP Customer.
- 1838 Napoleon Ave | (504) 895-4877
Pascal’s Manale is a historic favorite, offering a casual ambiance and known for their Barbeque Shrimp.
My final stop will have to be the gym at my hotel…as I plan to eat my way through New Orleans.
Are there any other places you think should be on this list?
By Anya Ciecierski, CAL Business Solutions, Connecticut Dynamics GP Partner attending Convergence 2013
somone else told me not to miss Stanley's
Lots of those restaurants are great! You must go to "Merchant" if you need a quick breakfast. They have fresh crepes to order and the best breakfast sandwiches. It's a very modern restaurant, but also very quick like Panera.