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Grilled Blackened Alligator
‘Mulate’s’ in New Orleans
http://mulates.com/menu/Menu-2015.pdf
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‘Mulate’s’ in New Orleans
http://mulates.com/menu/Menu-2015.pdf
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REVIEW
General - After experiencing a much higher standard in other establishments throughout New Orleans (reviews to come), this was at best, average. Many locals had recommended this restaurant to us, but we didn’t feel that it lived up to its reputation. This, however, might have been because we went for lunch, and not later in the evening when there is a live band playing Cajun songs. It simply wasn’t particularly lively. It was not bad, but not good either.
Grilled Blackened Alligator - This was a surprisingly tasty treat. The alligator meat was tender and juicy. The blackened seasoning was also very flavorful and complemented the flavor of the meat very well, if overpowering it only slightly. It was also served with a very delicate and delicious Remoulade sauce. The blackened seasoning was balanced perfectly by the creaminess of the sauce. Our favorite dish in the restaurant.
Jambalaya - This version of Jambalaya, out of the many others in New Orleans, was not particularly special. What stood out was the serious lack of sausage in it. I remember we each ended up getting only a fraction of a sausage slice, not even a whole sausage slice for each of us. Disappointing in that manner.
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat au Gratin - This was not an entree. It was a dip which would have been much better served with crackers (as can be seen on the actual plate), but as an appetizer. It was pretty tasty, but there was a serious lack of crab meat in the whole dish. The few scattered shreds of crab were utterly lost in a sea of cheese and cream. It was a very heavy, and a very rich dish. Not bad, exactly, but did not at all live up to its promise of “jumbo lump” crab meat being present either.
Catfish Mulate’s - This was my personal entree. Again, there was nothing particularly bad about it, but it was rather bland. It was yummy, and probably a staple of Cajun comfort food, but compared to the blackened alligator, for instance, there was a distinct lack of flavor. The crawfish sauce on top of the catfish did complement the catfish nicely, but nothing spectacular. The jambalaya which came as a side had much more sausage than the shared appetizer we ordered thankfully.
Grilled Cajun Seafood Platter - Average. There was absolutely nothing outstanding, once again. Compared to the bar set by some of the other restaurants we visited, it was lacking. Not bad, lacking. It simply did not live up to our expectations, especially after the praise it received from the locals.
Entree sides - The twice baked potato was especially good. It was smooth and creamy, and went really nicely with the melted cheese on top. Once the cheese is not smothering any trace of crab on a dish which promises crab, it’s much easier to like. The cole slaw was nothing special, and my Mom could certainly make better.
Chocolate Chunk Brownie - This was a good brownie. It was thick and moist, and came out warm. It had a bit of a more cakey texture, but at the same time there was a lot of melted, gooey chocolate in the center, which made it light and heavy at the same time. The chocolate flavor was also pronounced. There were nuts in the batter, and again, yum yum yum. This was actually one of my favorite desserts in New Orleans (after beignets of course!)
Key Lime Pie - Pretty good pie, word of the day, average. Good enough to take the leftovers back to the hotel though, so not too disappointing either.
*** three stars out of five
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Chocolate Chunk Brownie
‘Mulate’s’ in New Orleans
http://mulates.com/menu/Menu-2015.pdf
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Key Lime Pie
‘Mulate’s’ in New Orleans
http://mulates.com/menu/Menu-2015.pdf
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Beignets from ‘Cafe Beignet’ in New Orleans
http://www.cafebeignet.com
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REVIEW: Mind-blowing. These were SO FUCKING GOOD. The dough was hot and spongy, yet crispy and chewy at the same time. The dough itself was also not too sweet, and the powdered sugar on top complemented them perfectly. If we had had time, we would have come here for breakfast every day. The first time we went was during the middle of the day, and the beignets looked fluffier (I couldn’t get a picture because they smelled so good by the time I thought of taking it I’d already scarfed it down). When we went back it was right before they closed, and a large group of people came in at the same time, so this order got a little smushed beneath theirs. They were still completely delicious though! I just wanted you to understand the poorer aesthetics!
***** five out of five stars
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(scathing) REVIEW: Emeril’s in New Orleans
www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans/menus
GENERAL REVIEW: Overall experience was seriously lacking. Service was poor. Food was either acceptable or sub-par. We had been watching Emeril Lagasse on Top Chef for months anticipating this meal, and were very disappointed. Bathrooms were cute (loved the basket of free tampons), the place itself was nice (good ambience), but the food itself was nothing special, and certainly not the standard we expected of Emeril’s.
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CORNBREAD AND FOCACCIA REVIEW: The cornbread was dusted with sugar, and quite tasty (albeit a little sweet). It was nice and soft, and we enjoyed it. The focaccia was (unfortunately) also quite sweet despite being tomato based. It was not ‘bad’ per se, just nothing we would go back for. (We did ask for more of the cornbread, but thanks to the poor service provided by our waitress, we never received it).
‘Our Emeril’s Salad’ REVIEW: This was probably the best dish we had at this restaurant. The croutons were made in house and nicely seasoned, the greens were nicely dressed, and the flavor combinations were all very good.
'Chicken & Waffles’ REVIEW: Easily the most disappointing entree I had in all of New Orleans. The chicken was twice fried, which made it dry, stringy, and sinewy. It was cold when it came out, and although the picture looks nice, the food, I assure you, was not. The waffles, however, were acceptable (though thinner than expected). The dressing for this dish was very sweet, but again still acceptable. I had been telling a friend about this dish for a long time, building it up to amazing heights, and when she tried it she couldn’t believe I would ever eat something “so shitty”. Not just the Emeril’s chicken and waffles, but chicken and waffles in general. I was very sad that this was her first experience with chicken and waffles, and now she says it will be difficult to get her to try any other version. The best part of the dish was when they took it away with both pieces of chicken barely touched. Thanks Emeril.
'Emeril’s “WHO DAT” Burger’ REVIEW: When my friend asked for her burger medium rare, she was informed by our inept waitress that it wasn’t possible to cook it that way, that it just “comes out the way it comes out, just like when you fry a burger at home in a pan”. Meanwhile the server beside us was just finishing asking someone else how they would like THEIR burger done. When the burger arrived, again, it was acceptable food, nothing to write home about.
'Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie’ REVIEW: This is one of the most acclaimed dishes in the entire restaurant. Wolfgang Puck has said that it is his favorite dessert. I’m not sure what has happened since Chef Puck tried this abomination, but he needs to whip Emeril back into shape. It seriously lacked flavor, and we could tell that it had been cut well before we ordered it (dry).
'Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie’ REVIEW: Acceptable. The whole pie was reasonably good, but the bacon brittle on top was chewy, bitter, and the bacon itself tasted rancid. The brownie crust was also dry and tasteless, kind of like ground dry cat food.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Not worth going back. Only two other tables were occupied while we were there (check out the photos), and it’s easy to see why.
** two stars out of five
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Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie from ‘Emeril’s’ in New Orleans
http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans/menus
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Emeril’s “WHO DAT” Burger from ‘Emeril’s’ in New Orleans
http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans/menus
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Hey guys, so a couple months ago I announced that I was planning a trip to New Orleans in January, and would share all the pictures with you getting back. Since then, for a variety of reasons including an inability to figure out how to transfer pictures and a simple lack of time I haven’t been able to post them.
But…! (drumroll) I have finally figured it out, and am happy to announce that I will now begin posting my original New Orleans pictures along with my reviews of the eateries we attended!
Thank you so much for your patience, and I hope you enjoy!
Garlic Chili Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower
http://minimalistbaker.com/garlic-chili-pasta-with-roasted-cauliflower/
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Baked Churros with Chocolate
http://kirbiecravings.com/2016/01/baked-churros-with-chocolate.html
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Flourless Cheese Crust Pizza
http://kirbiecravings.com/2016/01/flourless-cheese-crust-pizza.html
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Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower
http://kirbiecravings.com/2016/01/honey-garlic-baked-cauliflower.html
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Shrimp & Veggie Miso Ramen
http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/12/easy-shrimp-and-veggie-miso-ramen/
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