Going to Fairgrounds

OTM Al · #1 03-02-2011, 06:49 PM

Honestly it seems like there's a good place around every corner in the French Quarter, but if you want some higher end dining, Antoine's is really good. Have the alligator bisque to start.

dylbert · #2 03-02-2011, 07:02 PM

Welcome to Louisiana, Left Bank! Next week is Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, which concludes carnival season.

Lots of things to do, see, & eat in most foreign-feeling city in United States.

World class zoo & aquarium, world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, beignets at French Market, oysters at Acme Oyster House or Felix's, my favorite Quarter restaurant is Mr. B's Bistro @ 201 Royal, Bourbon Street for its funky atmosphere, Palace Cafe on Canal Street (widest street in North America), St. Charles streetcar...

At track, I enjoy sitting in Paddock Bar (if you can get seat/table). I'm partial to corned beef sandwich & fresh-squeezed lemonade at Fair Grounds.

Laissez les bon temp rouler!

Left Bank · #3 03-03-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OTM Al

Honestly it seems like there's a good place around every corner in the French Quarter, but if you want some higher end dining, Antoine's is really good. Have the alligator bisque to start.

Directions?

3kings · #4 03-03-2011, 05:22 AM

If you want a great sandwich get a Muffaletta sandwich at Central Grocery on Decatur Street in the quarter or a po-boy at Mothers on Poydras street.

OTM Al · #5 03-03-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Left Bank

Directions?

Ther is this thing called Google, but since I'm in a good mood despite being at work....

http://www.antoines.com/

The Devil · #6 03-03-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OTM Al

Ther is this thing called Google, but since I'm in a good mood despite being at work....

http://www.antoines.com/

If I get down there, I am eating there. The food looks like it would make a bulldog break its chain.

OTM Al · #7 03-03-2011, 11:30 AM

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If I get down there, I am eating there. The food looks like it would make a bulldog break its chain.

Once you eat real cajun/creole cooking there, everything being called that elsewhere becomes only a pale imitation.

Clip-Clop · #8 03-03-2011, 11:32 AM

http://www.restaurantaugust.com/

One of the best restaurants in the world.

Left Bank · #9 03-03-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OTM Al

Ther is this thing called Google, but since I'm in a good mood despite being at work....

http://www.antoines.com/

thanks

asudevil · #10 03-03-2011, 11:39 PM

Take a stroll around the beautiful neighborhood that surrounds the track. The people are so friendly and kind.

Left Bank · #11 03-04-2011, 01:14 AM

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Take a stroll around the beautiful neighborhood that surrounds the track. The people are so friendly and kind.

I'm not bringing my pistol.

DaTruth · #12 03-04-2011, 11:27 PM

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I'm not bringing my pistol.

You will be safe in the Esplanade area outside the Mystery Street entrance. There is a good French bistro nearby on Esplanade named Cafe Degas. A good po-boy place fairly close to Fair Grounds is Parkway Bakery. Of course, you won't need to go there after getting a corned beef at the track. If you are interested in some Italian desserts, try Angelo Brocato's on Carrollton.

New Orleans is a great restaurant town. FWIW, my favorite is Brigtsen's. Award winning chef and owner Frank Brigtsen is a big racing fan.