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[mjk73]

There were two condiment sauces on the table and the paste (without visible seed) I believe, is the one that got me. I was putting it on my spring roll before our meal came out.  I already kicked myself this morning for not asking to purchase some to take home.  Would've been great on my eggs this AM.  I was afraid that I made a mistake asking for extra spicy as a first timer, but it was all good.  What would you call the paste/s (if you know both)?  Also, the service was lightning fast, which I loved because I'm somewhat (read: extremely) impatient.

I would like to thank you again for the recommendations.  We always end up going to Louisville or Nashville for weekend trips, but St. Louis is literally the same distance for us.  I'll keep your list and we'll hit the others up one by one.  I believe that we've decided to head west instead of east or south every once in a while, too.

holla any time. It's just a Vietnamese chili paste. It's way hot. The stuff my car poolie makes for me is made with jalapenos, serranos, and habaneros. If you got pho (Vietnames rice noodle soup and is some of the greatest stuff on earth), a good dollop of that and hoisen is a requirement.

[Fully]

For Ruckus, I think he needs this today.
Drive-In featuring Kate Upton (Director's Cut) - The Southwest Patty Melt at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's

Also, sorry for putting such low brow food on this thread. I just thought he might need to see this.

[Ruckus]

Thanks Fully :)  That was amazing!  Is she sweating or is that cheese product and beef juice?  Wait I get it!  She's hot.  Jalapenos are hot.  She's wearing stuff that makes you think it's probably hot outside.  Hardees always serves your food hot...

[Fully]

Thanks Fully :)  That was amazing!  Is she sweating or is that cheese product and beef juice?  Wait I get it!  She's hot.  Jalapenos are hot.  She's wearing stuff that makes you think it's probably hot outside.  Hardees always serves your food hot...

I'm pretty sure that she's thinking about your post from earlier this morning with the bathtub.

[Jane]

I'm going to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ fest next week in Baltimore. I'm pretty excited about it! i love all three of those things.

[lucylew]

Anyone doing any creative takes on irish cookery tomorrow? 

Me, not so much.  Standard corned beef, potatoes and cabbage.  Chocolate stout tart for dessert. 

And car bombs.  Many, many car bombs.   

[Fully]

Banana Boats recipe. It's so obvious, but it looks sooooo yum!:

http://lickmyspoon.com/recipes/banana-boats/

Anybody else want to get on the banana boat with me?

[Ruckus]

I'm going to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ fest next week in Baltimore. I'm pretty excited about it! i love all three of those things.

please report back :)

[Jane]

I'm going to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ fest next week in Baltimore. I'm pretty excited about it! i love all three of those things.

please report back :)

i will....and i'll make sure i'm sober when i reply

[jones]

I will be in New Orleans for a day next month.  Does anyone have any intel on must-eat-at restaurants?  I would like to stay away from the typical tourist magnets if possible.

[mjk73]

Touristy but still decent- Cafe du Monde, Central Grocer (muffuleta), Delmonicos (Emeril's place), Antoines

Place wife and I loved was the Napolean House. Not sure if it's still in the Quarter however. Last time we were there was like a month before Katrina. There was also this fantastic deli in the Garden District but it is gone

[Jon T.]

I will be in New Orleans for a day next month.  Does anyone have any intel on must-eat-at restaurants?  I would like to stay away from the typical tourist magnets if possible.

http://www.mrbsbistro.com/   

There is another little cafe, I think on Frenchman St.  I cannot recall the name. I'll try and think of it.  Cliche, I know, but they have the best gumbo.

[jones]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jon, was it one of these: http://www.frenchmenst.com/cafes.htm

or http://www.marignybrasserie.com/

[Penny Lane]

i know it's touristy but Mother's was delish..
Jacque Imo's is supposed to be awesome, too..

[Jon T.]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jon, was it one of these: http://www.frenchmenst.com/cafes.htm

or http://www.marignybrasserie.com/

Found it!  The Praline Connection.  "Cajun-Soul food" maybe more suitable for lunch. http://www.pralineconnection.com/index.html

Doesn't look like much.  We kind of stumbled upon it.  I feel like we were there fairly late in the evening and by the time we left there were people lined up out the door.  Mainly locals, so that's a good sign.  A good selection of Abita brews, too.

[bluesky]

Not sure if you are planning on making your way Uptown/Garden District but it's one of my favorite areas of NO. Of all of these I would do Ignatius or Patois. Here are a few suggestions:

Casamento's for Oysters, though I like mine from cooler waters this place is super charming.

http://www.casamentosrestaurant.com/main/main.html

Commander's Palace, crazy high end Southern hospitality. Once the ice cubes in your water start to melt a server is right on it. Beautiful place but would not have gone if my old boss wasn't paying.

http://www.commanderspalace.com/

Patois beautiful small space with delicious local food, my friends and I ended up eating at the bar. Most restaurants in NO require a reservation.

http://www.patoisnola.com/

Ignatius 4200 Magazine Street, they have no website. Great food reasonable prices. Awesome bread pudding!!!! 504 896 2225

[Ruckus]

I'm working on my stomach expansion skills for Googa Mooga.  Is it bad that I'm wishing for poor weather so the lines will be shorter? ;D

[bluesky]

I'm working on my stomach expansion skills for Googa Mooga.  Is it bad that I'm wishing for poor weather so the lines will be shorter? ;D

haha can't wait to eat great food with you again Rob!

[Ruckus]

I'm working on my stomach expansion skills for Googa Mooga.  Is it bad that I'm wishing for poor weather so the lines will be shorter? ;D

haha can't wait to eat great food with you again Rob!

  Yes!  I think nerding out about food is a much better setting for us than wasted NYE Deer Tick ;)  We're counting on your local knowledge for recommendations.  I think we are going to go Sunday too just to try as many vendors as possible.

[bluesky]

I'm working on my stomach expansion skills for Googa Mooga.  Is it bad that I'm wishing for poor weather so the lines will be shorter? ;D

haha can't wait to eat great food with you again Rob!

  Yes!  I think nerding out about food is a much better setting for us than wasted NYE Deer Tick ;)  We're counting on your local knowledge for recommendations.  I think we are going to go Sunday too just to try as many vendors as possible.

ha, penny's roommate and i bolted after doing shots that were meant for you and your girl (i actually bought you jameson by mistake) . we couldn't make it back up front and i'm not into deer tick. but i loved j ruddy, though i knew none of the words. never got to officially say happy new year, so i guess we will do that in may. i'm only making saturday, leaving on sunday...