NOLA Part 2
Our next stop in New Orleans was Creole Creamery. They feature homemade ice cream with very unique flavors. They had everything from Fresh Mint Chip to Sweet Corn with Black Pepper and Raspberry. I picked out 2 great flavors for my small cup.....Malt Chocolate Chip and Red Velvet Cake (it's peekin in from underneath).
When we were walking around the French Quarter, there was a store called "Natalie". Of course I had to take a picture under it.
That night for dinner...we made the trek on the St. Charles Streetcar to Jacques-Imo's. This place got rave reviews so I definitely wanted to try it out. After waiting almost 2 hours we were finally seated (The place gets packed!)! They brought out fresh cornbread with garlic butter and a spinach salad with a fried oyster. The oyster was the best fried oyster I think I have ever had. It was tender yet super crispy on the outside.
For dinner I wanted to try something different.. I had the Paneed Duck. It is basically a duck breast pounded super thin and breaded. It was served with a shrimp and sweet potato sauce that complemented it perfectly! On the side was some more sweet potatoes and red beans and rice. It was a great dinner.
On Sunday it was time for a delicious brunch. We drove over to Elizabeth's, a great eatery in a residential neighborhood. They are famous for their Praline Bacon and we knew we wanted it! It was amazing. The salty bacon with the candied topping is heaven. It hits all the taste buds in your mouth.
Next up was some Boudin Balls. These are made with sausage and rice. They were served with a mustard sauce that was delectable. Why do deep fried things have to taste SO good?!
My entree was Shrimp & Grits. The older I get, the more I love grits. When they are made right, they are exquisite. These were great. The whole dish had tons of flavor.
My sister got the French Toast stuffed with Strawberry Cream Cheese. I had a couple of bites and it was tasty too. It was creamy and crunchy all at the same time. It was another great day of food in the crescent city.
I want to go to new orleans SOOOO bad after reading this! Red velvet ice cream? shrimp and sweet potato sauce that complementing paneed duck? shrimp and grits? stuffed french toast? Oh my GOD! That place is feast heaven!
I want to go to NOLA too!
your eats look/sound so fab!
OMG Creole Creamery and Jacques-Imos in one post I am beyond jealous!, I probably will not be able to go to either until Christmas time when I go home to Louisiana, my boyfriend has family in New Orleans and I went to college there.
Holy YUM! Forget Bocca, I want that food!!
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oh man! that ice cream looks so good. i want it RIGHT NOW!!!!!
How about a salad honey?
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