Travel Journal 01: New Orleans

From Duck a la Saulnier with Ramen Noodles to a house built for Napoleon, come join us at these food-world favorite restaurants based in the historic French Quarters of New Orleans.

Cafe Du MondeOur 1st stop is a world famous cafe known for its cafe’ au lait & beignets. “Au lait” means it’s mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French-style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. Since 1862, Cafe Du Monde is committed to a relatively unchanged recipe, and for them, it works.

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King FishKingfish, an upscale casual restaurant with a very robust cooking style, is found in a gorgeous space filled with tin, industrial style lighting, dark paneled wood, and a full-sized grand piano. Kingfish features a Louisiana-centric menu, from chargrilled rabbit to rotisserie chicken injected with Cajun marinade and dusted with herbs de Provence.

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Napoleon House Our next stop is a 200-year landmark located in the French Quarter: Napoleon House. The name derives from the popular local story that its building was intended to be a residence for Napoleon Bonaparte after his exile; a local plot to bring Napoleon to Louisiana was halted with news of Napoleon’s death.

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Napoleon House is known for muffuletta sandwiches, a popular sandwich originating among Italian immigrants. Another favorite is the signature drink, Pimms Cup (Pimm’s, lemonade, 7up, garnished with a cucumber). Our favorite part was the courtyard, an amazing oasis of history that feels very much like Havana.

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Doris MetropolitanDoris is a modern steakhouse in a renovated space with a glass-enclosed temperature-controlled dry-aging room. From porterhouse to Japanese wagyu, all meats are displayed by age on silver baroque pedestals.

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One way Doris Metropolitan distinguishes itself from other steakhouses is the Mediterranean flavors infused throughout the menu. The sweet bread and presentation is nicely composed, with demi-glace, roasted poblano yogurt sphere, pearl onion, and truffle oil. The restaurant’s atmosphere feels European, with nicely curated music you could probably find playing somewhere in Paris.

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