For you foodies out there

James A. · 05-17-2008

If you are ever in New Orleans...

Julie and I are in the Big Easy on a two day restaurant tour and we kicked things off last night at Restaurant August, iron chef John Besch's place on Tchoupitoulis, just off Canal. We treated ourselves to the degustation menu, wherein, Chef Besch personally prepares a nine course meal and pairs each with a fine wine. We were seated at 6:30 and left dazed with pleasure a little before 10.

I had phoned ahead and asked if the Chef would prepare a vegan menu for Julie and a meaty one for me...no problem. All I can say is, wow. Absolutely the finest dining experience we have ever had. Truly phenomenal.

Into our third course, Chef Besch came out to see what we thought, and said, "This is easy stuff...we can do anything." Hmm, a challenge methinks.

Next up...drag myself out of bed, beingnets and coffee at you-know-where, shopping for some cuff-links (I forgot mine and need them tonight) goofing around the Quarter, trolley up and down St. Charles and visit a few of our old haunts, and then dinner tonight at Bayona.

God, I love this woman...she is the best travel partner a guy could have.

**Susie Q Roo** · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by James A.

God, I love this woman...she is the best travel partner a guy could have.

Oh, jeez... you made me cry!

You guys are just the cutest couple on earth!

Jacko · 05-17-2008

Woohoo..great food, great city, beautiful Julie..you are one lucky guy there James A....ahh...Le Cafe du Monde...<sigh>

**Heather** · 05-17-2008

Ohhh, what a great time you must be having, I'm so happy for you. And you made me get all teary-eyed, too. You two are so lucky to have found each other; truly meant to be.

BonnyW · 05-17-2008

HiYa J & J,
Thanks for the info about the restaurant...there are not a lot of veggie options in NO....at least not in 2006 when I was there at a conference.

Next time MikeW is with me, we'll go there

Enjoying your report...

StewartG · 05-17-2008

Awesome thread... Thanks for sharing!!!

I'm going to unwrap myself a muffaletta, pop open a cold Jax beer and settle in for the ride!

If you think about it, try and post some food pics if you can!

pamplemoose77 · 05-17-2008

yum!!! i'm green with envy! i love watching him on food network... we'll have to put that on our to-do list!

**Bumper** · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by James A.

When I first saw this, I thought Julie was getting up close and personal with Andrea Bocelli. Geez, guy, stand a little closer to your razor. Doesn't that scratch, Julie? The meal sounds fabulous. I'm hardly jealous at all....mostly. Really looking forward to pulling a cork or 7 with you guys in September.

roni · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by James A.

I agree, that looks might tasty for a foodie.

And to think I used to live close to Tennessee in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri

Daddy B · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by James A.

If you are ever in New Orleans...

Julie and I are in the Big Easy on a two day restaurant tour and we kicked things off last night at Restaurant August, iron chef John Besch's place on Tchoupitoulis, just off Canal. We treated ourselves to the degustation menu, wherein, Chef Besch personally prepares a nine course meal and pairs each with a fine wine. We were seated at 6:30 and left dazed with pleasure a little before 10.

I had phoned ahead and asked if the Chef would prepare a vegan menu for Julie and a meaty one for me...no problem. All I can say is, wow. Absolutely the finest dining experience we have ever had. Truly phenomenal.

Into our third course, Chef Besch came out to see what we thought, and said, "This is easy stuff...we can do anything." Hmm, a challenge methinks.

Next up...drag myself out of bed, beingnets and coffee at you-know-where, shopping for some cuff-links (I forgot mine and need them tonight) goofing around the Quarter, trolley up and down St. Charles and visit a few of our old haunts, and then dinner tonight at Bayona.

God, I love this woman...she is the best travel partner a guy could have.

Gorgeous, she is.

You've done well, mate

Andiline · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by Bumper

When I first saw this, I thought Julie was getting up close and personal with Andrea Bocelli.

*spew*

Can't wait till September...

05-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,282	For you foodies out there If you are ever in New Orleans... Julie and I are in the Big Easy on a two day restaurant tour and we kicked things off last night at Restaurant August, iron chef John Besch's place on Tchoupitoulis, just off Canal. We treated ourselves to the degustation menu, wherein, Chef Besch personally prepares a nine course meal and pairs each with a fine wine. We were seated at 6:30 and left dazed with pleasure a little before 10. I had phoned ahead and asked if the Chef would prepare a vegan menu for Julie and a meaty one for me...no problem. All I can say is, wow. Absolutely the finest dining experience we have ever had. Truly phenomenal. Into our third course, Chef Besch came out to see what we thought, and said, "This is easy stuff...we can do anything." Hmm, a challenge methinks. Next up...drag myself out of bed, beingnets and coffee at you-know-where, shopping for some cuff-links (I forgot mine and need them tonight) goofing around the Quarter, trolley up and down St. Charles and visit a few of our old haunts, and then dinner tonight at Bayona. God, I love this woman...she is the best travel partner a guy could have.

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05-17-2008	#3 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,949	Woohoo..great food, great city, beautiful Julie..you are one lucky guy there James A....ahh...Le Cafe du Monde...<sigh>

05-17-2008	#4 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,042	Ohhh, what a great time you must be having, I'm so happy for you. And you made me get all teary-eyed, too. You two are so lucky to have found each other; truly meant to be.

05-17-2008	#5 (permalink)
BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 8,635	HiYa J & J, Thanks for the info about the restaurant...there are not a lot of veggie options in NO....at least not in 2006 when I was there at a conference. Next time MikeW is with me, we'll go there Enjoying your report...

05-17-2008	#6 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 12,934	Awesome thread... Thanks for sharing!!! I'm going to unwrap myself a muffaletta, pop open a cold Jax beer and settle in for the ride! If you think about it, try and post some food pics if you can!

05-17-2008	#7 (permalink)
pamplemoose77 añejo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: dallas - kinda, tx Posts: 9,535	yum!!! i'm green with envy! i love watching him on food network... we'll have to put that on our to-do list!

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