Vistors in town, need suggestions!

[MindyMoo]

Hey everyone,

I need some quick recommendations here: I have some potential business clients coming in town this weekend. Two are from Texas, the other two are from Wisconsin. They have expressed an interest in New Orleans food, so I'd like to impress them. We have reservations Saturday night for Clancy's for dinner together, but I need to give them a couple of recommendations for Friday night, when they will be responsible for dinner on their own. They are staying in the Warehouse District at the Ambassador Hotel. I want someplace that is going to be different from Clancy's, but still New Orleans. Any "idears"?

THANKS!

[buzd]

Easy choice, and old school: The Bon Ton Cafe

New Orleans and casual: Drago's
Boiled seafood and far: Galley

For just good in the area: Rio Mar, La Boca (good steaks in a different style).

Fancy: Cuvee, MiLa

That's without really getting into the Quarter.

And of course the classics: Galatoire's, Arnauds, etc.

[Gourmondo]

a few random thoughts: Brigtsen's, Tommy's, Delmonico, August, La Petite Grocery, Lilette, Rio Mar (again), Irene's, Marigny Brasserie...

[edible complex]

Cochon may be different from what they get at home. or they could belly up to the oyster bar at Luke's.

[GuySajerForgottenSoldier]

Did anyone think of Emeril's?

[Jeeves]

NOLA Grocery on Andrew Higgins Drive behind Cochon. Some really nice poboys, great breakfasts! Just axe Mrs. Fury!

[buzd]

Did anyone think of Emeril's?

I thought of it and dismissed it. It's kind of the "New Orleans experience" as broadcast to the country as opposed to the "true New Orleans experience". And don't get me wrong, I like Emeril's - I'm a fan (although I find his treatments a bit heavy at times). Food is good, great wine pairings, and I like the atmosphere. But that's not where I would send someone for a "New Orleans" experience.

[Gourmondo]

Herbsaint is another winner.

Tell us what your guys end up doing and how they like it, I've got visitors coming in next week!

[jodyrah]

Herbsaint.