During my annual trip to New Orleans, I always try to get at least one great finer dining experience.  I say “finer” dining because these days you can get fine dining quality in a more casual setting.  That being said, the 2014 NOLA trip took me to another Emeril Lagasse restaurant.

NOLA is steps from the French Quarter.  It is clear that the service at Emeril’s restaurants is consistently impeccable.  They are very attentive, and of course the food stands alone.

Roasted beet salad

Stuffed Fried Chicken Wings (stuffed with – shrimp, pork, mushrooms and veggies)

Garlic Crusted Drum Fish with potato bacon hash

GRILLED PORK CHOP

brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes ∙ toasted pecans ∙ caramelized onion reduction sauce

KEY LIME BREAD PUDDING

Vanilla Meringue, Key Lime Curd, Rum-Ginger Caramel Sauce, Graham Cracker Ice Cream

WARM OOEY GOOEY CAKE

Moist Chocolate Cake, Marshmallows, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Ice Cream

When you get to NOLA I have a pretty good lit of placed to have a nice dinner, NOLA is on the list.