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Rip & Marsha Naquin-DelainVisit their site: ripandmarsha.com
Discoveries in Culinary Delights...
The Marigny Brasserie, 640 Frenchmen, is one of the newest restaurants in town, boasting both cocktails and fine dining in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere. The restaurant, formerly Rubyfruit Jungle, has been beautifully redone as an artsy, yet airy and comfortable bistro with both table and booth seating available.
The menu is varied and is sure to tempt the palate of most anyone. We tried Sunday Brunch beginning with Tuna Tar Tare. The yellowfin tuna was quite an experience marinated in a chive-lime dressing served with Cajun caviar, goat cheese and pickled ginger. The red remoulade slaw was quite tasty, but the tuna dredged through wasabi aioli stole the show.
Quiche of the Day and Crawfish and Ravioli were our main selections. The quiche was unbelievable with a shrimp, crabmeat and Havarti combination, served with creamy grits and sauteed vegetables. The cheese ravioli was served in a savory seafood broth wth tomatoes, artichokes and capers, tender crisp celery and bell peppers, tossed with succulent crawfish tails.
After our brunch experience, we look forward to sampling the lunch and dinner selections.
Open for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-3pm, dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm & Fri.-Sat. 5:30pm-1am, Sun. brunch 10:30am-3pm with Bloody Mary Bar, 504.945.4472.
Dining for Decadence...
Alpine, 620 Rue Chartres is a Louisiana bistro specializing in Cajun Creole food, seafood and steaks. The restaurant also offers courtyard dining. Call 504.523.3005 or visit thealpinebistro.com.
Aquarians, 705 Franklin, offers an electic menu of favorites served balcony level in this delightful eatery. Dinner nightly 6pm-midnight and Sun. Brunch 11am-3pm. Call 504.944.7770 for reservations and private parties.
Belle Forche' Criolle Restaurant & Bar, 1407 Decatur St. serves an interesting array of local favorites with a twist as well as other interesting creations. Open Tues.-Sun. 5:30-10:30pm with late night dining Thurs.-Sat til 2:30am, and Sun. Brunch 11:30am-2:30pm, call 504.940.0722 or visit belleforche.com for more info.
The Bombay Club Restaurant & Martini Bistro, 830 Conti St. in the Prince Conti Hotel, serves gourmet fare including seafood and steaks. This eatery also serves a late night menu from 10:30pm-1:30am featuring gourmet pizza, sandwiches and omelets. It's open 7 days serving cocktails and dinner. Valet parking is available. For reservations call 504.586.0972 or visit thebombayclub.com.
Bywater Bar.B.Que/Lorenzo's, 3162 Dauphine, offers indoor or patio dining and delivery in the nearby area. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the restaurant is open 7 days, 6am-10pm Mon.-Fri. and 11am-10pm Sat. and Sun. Call 504.944.4445, 504.947.0000 or visit bywaterbarbque.com for more info.
Cafe Marigny, A Coffee House, 1913 Royal St., serves up gourmet coffee, pastries, deli-style sandwiches, salads, homemade pasta salads, desserts and more. Open Mon.-Sat. 7am-10pm, Sun. 8am-10pm, 504.945.2716.
Cafe Negril, Jamican Food & Exotic Drinks, 606 Frenchmen St., is New Orleans' most exclusive Caribbean Restaurant. Open Tues.-Fri. lunch 11am-3pm & dinner 6-11pm, Sat. dinner 6pm til, 504.944.4744, cafenegril.com.
Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant & Bar, 4336 St. Charles Ave., features local favorites and offers Sun. Brunch 11am-3pm. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm and Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight, call 504.897.2325 for reservations.
Cucos Mexican Cafe boasts 3 locations including Uptown, 1340 S. Carrollton Ave.; Metairie, 5048 Vets @ Transcontinental; and the Westbank, 2766 Belle Chasse Hwy. Open 11am-10pm Sun.-Thurs.. and 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat., call 504.861.3322 for more info.
Deanie's Seafood, The Taste of Bucktown, 841 Iberville St. at Dauphine in the French Quarter is open Sun.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-11pm. This eatery serves lunch specials Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm, except holidays. Call 504.581.1316 or visit deanies.com for more info.
Fiorella's is noted for casual dining in the Quarter by the famous French Market. Patrons can enter from 45 French Market Place or 1136 Decatur St. This eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open Sun.-Wed. 7am-midnight and Thurs.-Sat. 7am-2am. For info. or to place a to go order, call 504.528.9566.
Jack Dempsey's Restaurant, 738 Poland Ave., specializes in seafood and steak dinners. Seafood is served fried, broiled or steamed. The restaurant is open for lunch Tues.-Fri. 11am-1:30pm and for dinner Wed.-Thurs., 5-8:30pm, Fri., 5-9:30pm & Sat., 4-9:30pm. Call 504.943.9914 for more info.
Kelsey's Restaurant, 3923 Magazine, boasts a menu full of orgasmic culinary ecstacy along with some old favorites. Serving lunch Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-2pm and dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30-10pm & Sun. Brunch 10am-2:30pm, reservations are accepted at 504.897.6722.
Krystal, 116 Bourbon St., one of the best in the chain, offers in-house dining and delivery in the Quarter and CBD. Open 24 hours, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call 504.523.7777 for delivery. Their party packs are great for any occasion.
La Thai Cuisine, 933 Metairie Rd., features southeast Asian fusion cuisine, and is only 5 minutes from the Quarter. Call 504.828.3080 for reservations or information.
Mama Rosa's, 616 N. Rampart St., is home of the great American pizza and outrageous muffeletta. Call 504.523.5546 for info or to go orders.
The Marigny Brasserie, 640 Frenchmen, boasts cocktails and fine dining in a casual yet elegant atmosphere with the longest Happy Hour in town. With many specialties served here, you'll want to try the crawfish ravioli, tuna Napoleon or rack of lamb. Open for lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-3pm, dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm & Fri.-Sat. 5:30pm-1am, Sun. brunch 10:30am-3pm with Bloody Mary Bar, 504.945.4472.
Mojo Bistro, 301 Decatur St., hosts the "build your meal deal" Thurs.-Mon, 4-11pm. Diners can select 1 home cooked entree and 2 sides for under 9 bucks. Dine in or take out. Phone 504.566.0705 for additional info.
Petunias, a Restaurant, 817 St. Louis St., serves Cajun, Creole, crepes and cocktails. Open 7 days, breakfast/lunch is served 8am-3:30pm and dinner 3:30-11pm. For evening reservations, call 504.522.6440 or visit petuniasrestaurant.com for more info.
Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. is open 24 hours/7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late night snack menu, the deli offers free delivery. Call 504.529.1416 to order.
Quarter Scene, 900 Rue Dumaine, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was voted "best casual breakfast in the Quarter" in a recent Zagat Survey. Open daily, hours include 8am-2pm & 5:30-10pm, Mon.-Fri., and 8am-10pm, Sat. & Sun. For more info., call 504.522.6533 or visit quarterscene.com.
Royal Blend Coffee & Tea, 621 Royal St., 504. 523.2716, is open 6:30am til late night daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. It's noted for its wonderful expresso/cappuccino and both hot and cold coffees and teas. Other locations include 222 Carondelet and 204 Metairie Rd.
Schiro's Community Cafe' & Bar, 2483 Royal serves as a both a cafe/bar and grocery. Featuring daily specials, call 504.944.6666 for info or fax 504.947.7508.
VooDooBBQ, located in the old McKenzie's spot at 1501 St. Charles Ave., you can either dine in or order take out. Open from 11am til 7 days a week, call 504.522.HOGS for info. or to place to go orders. Visit voodoobarbecue.com.
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