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Best Restaurants of 2016 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

There’s a whole lot of New Orleans in this list – which makes sense given the focus of my September foodie safari spent there. Indeed, some of these NOLA restaurants are remarkably close neighbours; two are just across Magazine Street from each other. But this year wasn’t only about luscious Louisiana cooking. I had great dining experiences in other corners of America too, and across Europe. Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Best of 2016, Best of the Best, California, Drink, Food, Jerez, Louisiana, Luxury, New Orleans, Restaurants, Spain, Travel, USA, Vienna | Tagged Alon Shaya, american food, austria, Austrian food, Bar & Restaurante Albores, Best of the Best, Bourbon Street, Brennan's, california, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chartres Street, Commander's Palace, Dominikanerbastei, Emanuele Bartolini, french quarter, Galatoire's, greek food, Haute Creole, Israeli food, italian food, JoAnn Clevenger, Julian Olivares, Junipero Street, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, Konstantin Filippou, La Balena, La Petite Grocery, louisiana, Magazine Street, new orleans, O Boufés, Paul Prudhomme, Royal Street, spanish food, tapas, Tory McPhail, Upperline Restaurant, Upperline Street, USA, vienna, Washington Avenue | Leave a comment

Galatoire’s | #TCEatsNOLA

Posted on 2016-12-01 by tikichris

Blame it on the cocktails (and might I recommend a potent and creamy Brandy Milk Punch) or on the burst of relief upon getting in the door (there’s a no reservation policy but always a lengthy queue out front) … or maybe on notoriously naughty setting on Bourbon Street … whatever the case, Galatoire’s was one the most raucous and rowdy restaurants I’ve ever entered. It was also one of the most rarefied and refined. Maybe all the revelry was simply because folks were feeling understandably jubilant to be eating such great food in such an amazing establishment. I know I was over the moon to be there. Continue reading →