Small Town Southern Style

On the way to the Angola Prison Rodeo, a friend and I stopped for lunch at Magnolia Cafe in St. Francisville. In true Southern style, the restaurant's atmosphere was friendly and inviting and the food was delicious. I got the Turkey Club in a pita and my friend ordered the Magnolia Chicken sandwich. What a great place for lunch! If you are looking for a good ol' home cooked meal, or somewhere to take out-of-towners somewhere unique, Magnolia Cafe is the place to go!

Oysters

Today, I tried my first oysters at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in Metairie. To be honest, I was nervous but you only live once, right!? I ordered charbroiled oysters. (I'm a novice, so I decided not to go completely raw just yet.) It's hard to describe the flavor of an oyster: slimy, buttery, and delicious. It was excellent. I also tried several of the shrimp appetizers. The crab cakes and the fleur de lis shrimp fried and covered in spices were particularly good. Drago's was great. I can't wait to go back for more!

New Orleans Fine Dining

Yesterday, I had a lunch meeting at Commander's Palace in New Orleans. This place was phenomenal. I had the grilled fish of the day and butternut squash soup. I have never been much of a soup person, but the squash soup was rich and flavorful. I enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and a waiter that looked like George Clooney. To finish off my meal, I tried their famous bread pudding and chicory coffee. What a delight! If you are in the mood for a wonderful experience in fine dining, Commander's Palace is the place to go.