Well, I’m sorry for not being sorry.
It’s usually held at Lafrienne Park once a year. Due to some severe weather conditions (which aren’t uncommon in New Orleans…in fact, learn to relish this about the city) the location moved to a covered parking lot. It was a little bit of a buzz kill, but at the end of the night good food is still good food.
There were so many great vendors. All the heavy hitters of New Orleans and some refreshing surprises too!
You can’t really go wrong with Drago’s charbroiled oysters. I believe my mom went back for seconds…and thirds…and fourths. I kid you not. At one point, I had to get in line for the woman.
Cocktail shrimp. It’s nothing you can’t find on any good ole Shoney’s buffet line, but check out the display. I was thoroughly impressed for some odd reason.
Seared tuna. I forgot the restaurant’s name but she’s a beauty, huh?
Ruth’s Chris’ steak sandwich.
5 Fifty 5’s lobster mac n cheese.
Commander Palace’s famous turtle soup w/a shot of sherry.
John Besh’s BBQ shrimp.
Lilette’s cold radish soup.
The battle of the corn grits:
The old favorite wins. I prefer Zea’s corn grits with alligator over Sandro’s shrimp version. Creamy, smooth, and consistent. You can take this girl to Zea’s any day!
Sucre of Magazine St also made a debut. In my opinion: still overrated.
Cupcakes by Melange.
I believe the phrase, “too pretty to eat,” applies here. They actually tasted better in my head than they did in my mouth. The cake was heavy and dry. The frosting was unimaginative. But they sure are a sight for the eyes and in this superficial world you can’t really fault something that looks so darn good!
And if you’re a drinker, the $90 ticket basically pays for itself. There were unlimited offerings of wine, Pat O’s famous hurricanes (and let me tell you, not one bit diluted, whew!), beer, and specialty drinks made with premium spirits…
my mommy, the alcoholic =)
Mmmmm…my life revolves around food.
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my life revolves around food, too =)
ReplyDeleteyour mom is a certified m.i.l.f.