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lillidalla

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lillidalla commented 2 years ago

I am likely too late to help, but if you haven't already come and gone, you might try a steakhouse in the small community of Winchester called Murphy's (you'll need to google for directions). In LaGrange proper, pickins are rather slim. There's a Hank's Express which does a strong lunch business and take-out. Reba's is another place....very casual with emphasis on pizzas, sandwiches, salads, etc. They do serve beer and wine. For a more upscale dining experience, there's The Garden Company Café in Schulenburg; it's about 18 miles south of La Grange. Sengelmann's is also in Schulenburg....it's open Wednesday evenings through Sunday lunch. It's a very cool place, especially if you like a historic, old-saloon atmosphere. There's a sports bar in La Grange which has changed owners over the past couple of years (I think it's Jay Dee'z now). If you're desperate, it's in a small strip center west of downtown. Mullins Prairie Store is another bar option....very local, quite country, etc. It's a few miles out of town (again, google for help getting there). There's also a Bodega Wine Market in La Grange which also serves food.

I am likely too late to help, but if you haven't already come and gone, you might try a steakhouse in the small community of Winchester called Murphy's (you'll need to google for directions). In LaGrange proper, pickins are rather slim. There's a Hank's Express which does a strong lunch busines...

 
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lillidalla commented 3 years ago

I purchased one of Berdoll's pecan pies @ four or five years ago. While I love their store and so many of their pecan specialties, I was not impressed with the pie. To me, pecan pies are a 50/50 proposition. The gooey custard has to be of good quality and as equally prevalent as the pecans. The pie we had seemed dry. It contained an abundance of rather finely chopped pecans, but it missed balance due to its lack of custard. My theory about pecan pies doesn't speak to the crust which is another category itself. In this case, the Berdoll crust was okay but not remarkable. It had a very sturdy texture rather than being flaky. As noted, our experience was a few years back; hopefully, someone will emerge with a more recent update.

I purchased one of Berdoll's pecan pies @ four or five years ago. While I love their store and so many of their pecan specialties, I was not impressed with the pie. To me, pecan pies are a 50/50 proposition. The gooey custard has to be of good quality and as equally prevalent as the pecans. T...

 
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lillidalla commented 3 years ago

My apologies for the lateness of my response; I visit this site intermittently. And a bigger apology for the incorrect name. It is Casa Pelican, a B&B and Cooking School. I haven't participated in any of its classes, but it was mentioned on TA recently by someone I know and trust.

 
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lillidalla commented 3 years ago

There was a similar inquiry recently on Trip Advisor. You might check out Casa Felipe in Algiers and perhaps this link may give you some ideas: https://tinyurl.com/private-nola-chef . Also, the owner/chef at Red Gravy Restaurant was giving thought to doing such. You might try contacting her (Roseann) at her place of business.

 
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lillidalla commented 4 years ago

I second Muriel's. It's refined but not at all stuffy, and the many meals we've had there have been excellent. If you go, do take the family upstairs and see the ghost's table, have a look at the Séance Lounge, and go onto the balcony for a great view of Jackson Square (and a good photo op). You can do the latter provided there is no special event taking place at the time. Mr. B's is another good choice, but I perceive the ambience of Muriel's as much better.

 
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lillidalla commented 4 years ago

I've been a fan of the Gumbo Shop for many years. One of my favorite lunches is their small shrimp remoulade salad paired with a cup of chicken andouille gumbo.

 
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lillidalla commented 5 years ago

Ah, thanks for the clarification. The Quartermaster Deli is on lower Bourbon.

 
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lillidalla commented 5 years ago

That king cake lasted all four days? Wow. Is the Quarter Grocery also known as the Quartermaster Deli? Can you give its location? DH and I did that walking tour with Chris Rose last fall and loved it. He's a great storyteller (as well as writer).

 
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lillidalla commented 5 years ago

re: Redfish (and I assume it's Redfish Grill) I never thought of it as a "relaxed, quiet place". I've been there numerous times and my experiences have been that of a hustle and bustle, high energy atmosphere that was anything but quiet. Maybe I should try again.

 
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lillidalla commented 5 years ago

Glad to hear a second, MsCalabash. Joel's is not very far from my turf. The place retains its rustic appearance and charm but has recently added an indoor larger eating area. A big plus for tourists (especially women who love to shop) is that Joel's in-laws have a darling boutique next door, Rhinestone Angel. Great barbecue and a shoppers' paradise.....all in "the middle of nowhere".

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

I agree with James; the in-house H-E-B tortillas are hard to beat. They also carry butter flavored as well as a Southwest variety. The latter have the perfect amount of kick to them. Open every day except Easter and Christmas.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

Luling City Market; it's right off I-10 in downtown Luling. Take a right off the interstate at the Bucc-ees exit and follow that road into town. At the light, take a right, go over the tracks, and take a left. It's on that corner. Don't miss the ribs!

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

I recommend Muriel's at Jackson Square. If there is no event taking place on the balcony, you can take your drinks (a Fleur de Lis or hurricane are good choices) up the stairs (and passing the table set for the resident ghost;) and enjoy your cocktails while overlooking Jackson Square. You might even want to do your vow "ceremony" there or for a quieter place, there is The Séance Lounge within. Again, if no event is taking place, you could have the room to yourselves. Then have a wonderful dinner in one of their dining rooms. Another highly recommended place for drinks is The Carousel Bar located in The Hotel Monteleone. A chocolate martini made by Marvin is worth the splurge!

I recommend Muriel's at Jackson Square. If there is no event taking place on the balcony, you can take your drinks (a Fleur de Lis or hurricane are good choices) up the stairs (and passing the table set for the resident ghost;) and enjoy your cocktails while overlooking Jackson Square. You migh...

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

Boudro's is our favorite restaurant on The Riverwalk. If you go, do not miss their guacamole prepared tableside.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

Pardon my error; I meant to say "closed on Sunday" in my previous post.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

I was going to suggest Joey K's on Magazine Street but it appears to be closed on Monday. The Rum House Caribbean Taqueria (also on Magazine St.) is an option. It's probably @ seven blocks from your intersection. We had lunch there during a late August trip and really enjoyed it. Super casual, delicious food, and more than just tacos.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

We love Red Gravy Cafe on Camp St. .....just across Canal St. from The Quarter. A bit of an Italian spin on freshly sourced ingredients (farm to table), moderately priced, and a lovely/cozy atmosphere make it one of our first choices for breakfast/brunch/lunch.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

I agree with MariaFeliz and Celery about lodging in or very near The Quarter. Your visit is short and precious time will be wasted on awaiting a streetcar, and cabs/uber will be an added expense. You might look into The Villa Convento (lower Quarter) and/or Lamothe House on Esplanade. Both are no-frills places to stay but are close to Frenchmen St. as well as Quarter activity. Red Gravy is farm to table and moderately priced, and for craft cocktails, check out Kingfish on Chartres (the Blueberry Hill is divine) or the iconic Carousel Bar in The Monteleone Hotel. Since you love oysters, I'll also add Drago's (in The Hilton Riverside Hotel) for their charbroiled ones. Sit at the bar and enjoy an order for an appetizer or light meal.

I agree with MariaFeliz and Celery about lodging in or very near The Quarter. Your visit is short and precious time will be wasted on awaiting a streetcar, and cabs/uber will be an added expense. You might look into The Villa Convento (lower Quarter) and/or Lamothe House on Esplanade. Both are ...

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

Particularly since you are lodging at The Hilton Riverside, you might want to add the charbroiled oysters at Drago's for a starter snack. You can order them at the bar and enjoy them there.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

You've got some very good choices and recs.....if you need another option for brunch, one of our favorites is Red Gravy. From The French Quarter, it's right across Canal St. at 125 Camp (Chartres St. becomes Camp after crossing Canal).

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

You might check out The French Quarter Culinary History and Tasting Tour (tickets can be purchased through Zerve). My DH and I did this one several years ago and enjoyed it very much. The price was/is @ $45. pp. I remember that afterwards, we were too stuffed to even think about dinner that night.
There is also a bike tour done with The Confederacy of Cruisers that always gets high marks. I believe it combines cocktails and food.

 
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lillidalla commented 6 years ago

With all due respect to amazinc, please do not do K-Bob's...it's a chain and although the food may be acceptable, you have local, mom-n-pop options that provide a better approach to Fredericksburg fare. The places you have mentioned are kind of upper end for the town and all have good recs. I have not been to Otto's but it is rated favorably. The Vaudeville is a unique place...a below street level gourmet restaurant . For a less expensive, bustling German-fare place, we like The Auslander. But, by all means, you gals should go to The Fredericksburg Pie Company (on Austin St......runs parallel to the Main shopping drag) for some of the best pie you've ever eaten.

With all due respect to amazinc, please do not do K-Bob's...it's a chain and although the food may be acceptable, you have local, mom-n-pop options that provide a better approach to Fredericksburg fare. The places you have mentioned are kind of upper end for the town and all have good recs. I h...

 
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lillidalla commented 7 years ago

You might check out The Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours if you and your gf are able to do such. From what I understand, the bikes are not high-speed but rather retro. They do food tours and cocktail tours and their reviews are generally very good. I'd love to do this myself, but my biking days are over:(.

 
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lillidalla commented 7 years ago

Not sure if the menu qualifies as classic New Orleans cuisine, but we have always found Muriel's food and ambience to be wonderful. The setting is lovely and a pre-dinner trip to the balcony for drinks and a view of Jackson Square would be a good start to your evening (it is allowed providing there is no event taking place up there at the time). If you contact Denise (I believe her title is marketing director), she just might be able to help you with your plans.

 
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lillidalla commented 7 years ago

My bet is on white vinegar as well. I'm no spring chicken, and my uncle (God rest his soul) made the best barbecue around.....and he always added a good splash of regular vinegar to it. That old fashioned stuff is indeed an ingredient in many recipes. I even add a tsp. of it to my red velvet cake batter.

 
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lillidalla commented 7 years ago

Also located in Schulenburg are two newer eateries that provide a larger variety of vegetarian fare (other than potato salad and coleslaw). One is Ina's Kitchen (near the Holiday Inn), but I am almost positive it is closed on Mondays. The other is called The Garden Company Marketplace and Café right on Hwy. 77 (from I-10[east] turn right and it's less than a mile.....katty-corner from the aforementioned Kountry Bakery). I think you'll like this place. Safe travels today!

 
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lillidalla commented 7 years ago

Although this is a zombie thread, I'll add my thoughts. Of course H-E-B is "pushing their own label"; it's a business. With that said, I find their products to be as good as, if not better, than the national ones (and at a better price). With the exception of just a few items (Wesson Oil is an example)that I will not compromise on, the majority of our grocery purchases are the H-E-B brand. To each his own, I guess.