27 Sep Eating Our Way Through New Orleans

The people of New Orleans take their food seriously.  They love food. They love to eat. They love to fry. And when it comes to frying, they do it better than anyone! It is just as easy to eat your way through New Orleans as it is to drink your way through it. And eat our way through it, we did!  Here are some food highlights.

Acme Oyster House New Orleans

724 Iberville St, New Orleans (504) 522-5973 www.acmeoyster.com Originally opened in 1910, Acme Oyster House shucks and serves millions of fresh oysters each year.  A casual restaurant with checkerboard tablecloths, it isn’t fancy but the food is tasty!  

Belloq New Orleans

936 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans (504) 962-0900 www.thehotelmodern.com/bellocq Named in honor of the 20th century Marine photographer E.J. Bellocq who secretly photographed the madams of Storyville, New Orleans’ famed red light district. A cocktail lounge located in The Hotel Modern New Orleans, the flavorful menu features Vietnamese-inspired dishes.  

Louisiana Bistro New Orleans

337 Dauphine St, New Orleans (504) 525-3335 http://louisianabistro.net Located on a quiet side street in the French Quarter, this restaurant is not one that you want to miss! Offering contemporary Creole Cuisine, Chef Mars’ eclectic menu is filled with local flavors. The best way to go is with the “FeedMe®” option and let Chef create your meal. Chef Mars creates the menu on the spot featuring fresh Louisiana meats, fantastic local seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables.    

SoBou New Orleans

309 Chartres St, New Orleans http://www.sobounola.com Located South of Bourbon (hence the name), SoBou was created by the Commander’s Family of Restaurants, including “Cocktail Chick” Ti Adelaide Martin of Commander’s Palace, Alex Brennan-Martin of Brennan’s of Houston and cousin Brad Brennan. Executive Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez’s menu reflects his Puerto Rican Roots and his classic French training as he creates straightforward, flavorful food influenced by New Orleans street food.      

Sylvain Restaurant New Orleans

625 Chartres St, New Orleans (504) 265-8123 http://www.sylvainnola.com Named after a one-act comic opera, Sylvain opened in 2010 in a former carriage house. Blending the classic bistro fare with modern twists, the food at Sylvain is both flavorful and comforting.    

If you are heading to New Orleans, you won’t be disappointed with any of these restaurants.  Bon Appetit!