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- Country: United States
- State: Louisiana
- Mayor: Ray NaginThe City of New Orleans: Mayor's Office
- Parish: Orleans
- Nicknames: "The Crescent City," "The Big Easy," "The City That Care Forgot," "Nawlins," and "NOLA"
- Demonym: New Orleanian
- Population: 223,388 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: New Orleans (city), Louisiana
- Founded: 1718
- Area code: +985, +504
- Time zone: CST
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The of New Orleans city boasts some of the most unique cuisine of the nation. Creole food was brought to the city from the interaction of French Acadian immigrants, African slaves, and Native Americans.
Popular dishes include muffulettas, crawfish etoufee, jambalaya, crawfish fetticcini and shrimp creole. The most popular desserts are beignets and king cake, bananas foster and pralines.
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Fine Dining
Built in 1880 in the Garden District, at the Commander's Palace you can enjoying fine creole cuisine at its finest with some of the local specialties. To begin your meal, try the turtle soup au sherry or lé petit couchon baton then continue with a main course of crispy soft shell crab with "jumbo lump Louisiana blue crabmeat, grilled sweet corn, tiny tomatoes, pinched herbs, shaved sweet onions and organic grits with charred chili-avocado emulsion." Finish your meal with a rich and satisfying dessert of Bread Pudding Soufflé, but order it at the beginning of your meal, as it is made to order.Moderate Dining
If you are ready to relax while still enjoying the flavors of New Orleans, try The Marigny Brasserie on Frenchmen Street across from Washington Square. It is a favorite place of the locals and foodies alike. For a started, try the lamb meatballs or spinach and duck salad. The best choices for your entrée are the herb roasted chicken or the bouillabaisse.Affordable Dining
For a inexpensive yet delicious snack or meal, stopping by Café Du Monde is a must. Established in 1962 in the French Market, it quickly became famous for its chicory roasted coffee and beignets. Try the coffee au lait, mixed with hot half and half.Mahalo Suggests
While planning your trip, please see New Orleans Vacation, New Orleans Tours and New Orleans Hotels.-
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New Orleans Restaurants Questions
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what are the top three restaurants to visit in new orleans? 2 Answers1. Mothers - www.mothersrestaurant.net - (504) 523-9656 2. Emeril's Restaurant - www.emerils.com - (504) 528-9393 3. Brennans- www.brennansneworleans.com - (5... read more -
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New Orleans High-End Restaurants
- Commander's Palace Phone: 504 899 8221 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating, James Beard Foundation Lifetime Outstanding Restaurant Award, Zagat Most Popular Restaurant
- Upperline Phone: 504 891 9822 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Zagat Highly Rated, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Café Adelaide Phone: 504 595 3305 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating, Bon Appétit Hot 50
- Emeril's Phone: 504 528 9393 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Rated, Zagat Highly Rated
New Orleans Moderate Restaurants
- Lola's Phone: 504 488 6946 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional, Zagat Highly Rated
- Mr. B's Bistro Phone: 54 523 2078 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Food and Wine Best Business Lunch
- The Marigny Brasserie Phone: 504 945 4472 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
- Tujague's Phone: 504 525 8676 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
New Orleans Affordable Restaurants
- Central Grocery Company Phone: 504 523 1620 Google Map
- Zagat Highly Rated
- Café Du Monde Phone: 1 800 772 2927 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional, Zagat Highly Rated
- Martin Wine Cellar Phone: 504 899 7411 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional
- Acme Oyster House Phone: 504 522 5973 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Rated, Zagat Highly Rated
New Orleans Vegetarian Restaurants
- Cafe Atchafalaya Phone: 504 891 9626 Google Map
- Zagat highly rated
- 13 Monaghan Phone: 504 942 1345 Google Map
- Zagat highly rated
- Cafe Rani Phone: 504 895 2500 Google Map
- Zagat highly rated
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Three Ten Best Lists: New Orleans Restaurants for Thanksgiving. 1. Ambiance. 2. Food, and 3. Five best buffets. http://nomenu.com/z/aq
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I found a couple of Cajun&Creole restaurants in Delaware that are inspired by New Orleans cuisines. I can't wait to try them out.
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@KimKardashian New Orleans has a drive thru everything..do the restaurants even have tables on the inside?
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Favorite New Orleans area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving 2009 - http://tinyurl.com/yc8dlbq
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Counting down the 200 Essential New Orleans Restaurants. #184: Stein's Deli. Full updated review: http://www.nomenu.com/z/ap
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