JBF Award winner John Besh, of Restaurant August, Besh Steak, Lüke, and La Provence, tells us where to eat in the Crescent City.
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Sunday Brunch: “The quintessential Sunday brunch in New Orleans (if not the birthplace of the Sunday brunch). Start with the spicy Creole Bloody Mary, and make sure you finish with the bread pudding soufflé, milk punch—and a designated driver.”
Late Night: “A great little place to duck into after a late night of dancing and partying in the Marigny. It’s just steps away from the French Quarter but worlds apart in attitude!”
Quintessential New Orleans: “Whether you order oysters en brochette, turtle soup, crab bisque, crawfish etouffee, crab meat au gratin, or shrimp Creole it’s all going to be authentic and great.”
Quick Snack: “This French Vietnamese bakery produces positively the best banh mi ever! At $2.50 the “Vietnamese Po’Boy” is the tastiest bargain in the city. I often call in advance to order 30 or 40 of them for all of our cooks.”
Date Night: “When we can get away from the restaurants and the kids, my wife and I head for Horinoya on Poydras Street, where we feast on monkfish liver, shu mai, local amberjack, snapper, tuna, and cobia, all transformed into sushi and sashimi.”