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The story of Dr. Palmisano's restaurant list is in Modern Healthcare January 1, 2007.
(The story is reproduced with their permission. Their website is ModernHealthcare.com)
The
following is a list of some of my favorite New Orleans restaurants:
Tony Angello's
(Now rebuilt and reopened after Hurricane Katrina destruction! I visited and Tony's daughter gave me a tour on May 29, 2007 of the new construction. The reopening is great news! New hours 6-10 PM and closed on Sunday and Monday.)
6262 Fleur De Lis Dr.
New Orleans, La.
504/488-0888
A favorite of mine for many years.
Italian food
served. About a 20 minute cab ride from the French Quarter or the
Hilton to the restaurant. If you choose this restaurant, call in
advance for reservations and ask for maitre d' Dale Messina. Ask if a
private room is available. Ask Dale to select the courses and do not
order from the menu. You probably will feel compelled to reward Dale
seperately for this wonderful dining experience. (CLOSED on Sunday and
Monday)
Bayona
430 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, La.
504/525-4455
This restaurant is located in the French
Quarter and has a woman chef/owner. French/Mediterranean food served.
The food is outstanding. Advance reservations needed.
Fausto's
530 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, La.
(504) 833-7632
This restaurant is small in size and the
food is delightful. It is owned by Fausto and Roland DiPietro and one
or both usually will be there to attend to your culinary desires. Be
sure to try the marinated crab claws.
Drago's
3232
N. Arnoult at 17th St.
Metairie, La. (a suburb of New Orleans)
504/888-9254
This place has the best grilled oysters
I have ever tasted. About 25 minutes by cab from the French Quarter.
Commander's
Palace
1403 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, La.
504/899-8221
Located in the Garden District.
French/New Orleans cuisine. On almost everyone's list of favorite New
Orleans restaurants. About a 10 minute cab ride from the French
Quarter. If you go by auto, let them valet park your car. In my
opinion, it is best not to wander about in this neighborhood. However,
I do believe it is safe if you go by cab or have them valet park your
car. Advance reservations needed.
Mother's
Restaurant
401 Poydras (corner of
Poydras and Tchoupitoulas Street)
New Orleans, La.
504/523-9656
A classic New Orleans neighborhood
restaurant located near many of the downtown hotels, including the
Hilton and the Windsor Court. Classic po-boy sandwiches on French bread
including the Ferdi po-boy, as well as red beans and rice, gumbo and
other delights are served here. No reservations taken and it is often
crowded. Cafeteria style presentation of food. The food is great and
people frequently stand by a counter to eat their food because all the
tables are full. This is a good choice for lunch. It is open from 5
a.m. to 10 p.m. and breakfast is available also. It is walking distance
from the Hilton. I remind my friends that I never advise them to walk
from hotels to restaurants in a large city at night. New Orleans is no
exception. This is my personal rule I follow when I travel. I consider
the walk to Mother's from the downtown hotels and French Quarter safe
in the daytime. It is probably safe at night too, but, out of an
abundance of caution, I tell tourists it is better to catch a cab
rather than risk getting lost and possibly getting mugged.
Messina's
Po-Boys
Riverwalk
New Orleans, La.
504/523-6482
Located in the Riverwalk next to the
Hilton. You can walk there from the Hilton easily. This is another good
choice for oyster po-boys and red beans and rice. Cafeteria serving and
seating at tables in the Riverwalk. Note that there are several
Messina's in the Riverwalk and my favorite is the one serving po-boy
sandwiches.
Windsor
Court Hotel
300 Gravier
St.
New Orleans, La.
504/523-6000
This is my favorite hotel anywhere. It
is a couple of blocks from the Hilton. It has been picked as the #1
hotel in the world in some travel surveys. This restaurant has been
complimented by Gene Bourg. Afternoon tea at the Windsor is the closest
you will come to England in New Orleans. Tea is served from 2-6 p.m.
daily and reservations are strongly recommended, especially on
weekends. This is a small beautiful hotel that you would enjoy just
visiting. Look at the beautiful artwork including the large paintings
in each elevator. The rooms are wonderful. Emeril's
Restaurant
800
Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, La.
504/538-9393
You probably have seen him on TV and he
has great cookbooks. Located in warehouse district.
Eleven79
Restaurant
1179
Annunciation St.
New Orleans, La.
504/299-1179
Now open for lunch in addition to dinner.
Closed Sunday
Upperline
Restaurant
1413
Upperline St.
New Orleans, La.
504/891-9822 ext. 1
Closed Monday and Tuesday
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