IIRC, they were steamed, with a hint of butter in the juice, and french bread. They were really large, and very tasty. They were easy to peel. I have had some where the shells were very hard to remove from the body. I saw them on the WWL morning news, had never heard of them before, and that is what actually brought me out to the Fair Grounds! Not the music, as I much prefer mine indoors. Nothing worse than the sound of an outdoor concert. I did enjoy the first 3 years at the Fair Grounds. Gave it up after that.crrush wrote: Oyster, how were they prepared at JF when you had them? Boiled?
Jazz Fest food -- the good, the bad, the usual?
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What???Oyster wrote:Nothing worse than the sound of an outdoor concert.
I'd imagine from this statement that you've never been to a concert at The Woodlands, Red Rocks or The Gorge.
I'm so spoiled by outdoor concerts that I now hate indoor concerts.
The sound a lot of the time at JazzFest is HORRIBLE. I don't think you can really say that there's nothing worse than the sound of an outdoor concert just based on how large festivals handle their sounds set up.
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THAT is exactly what I was trying to say. Not the perfect venues you listed. Talking BIG open field type, like say the Fairgrounds, or the big stage on the River at FQF.nikinik wrote:Nothing worse than the sound of an outdoor concert.
What???
The sound a lot of the time at JazzFest is HORRIBLE.
By the way...how did Chicken on the Bone sound Sunday at the festival at the school? I know Robert on bass had a kickass new KJL amp he trying out. Could you hear them?
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They were really good! I had never heard them before and I was really impressed! I'll have to look for them at other festivals!
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The guitar player, Paul, actually went to CTK as a youth. I see you are located in The Point. Sorry you missed them at the Friendship Day Block Party. Not too many festivals on the horizon, but Cinco de Mayo is close enough!
April 23 - Ruby's Roadhouse - Mandeville - 9:30 pm
May 5 - Cinco deMayo - Cucos Mexican Cafe - Belle Chasse Hwy 6pm
May 14 - Howlin Wolf Northshore - Mandeville - 9:30 pm -
May 16 - Da Wabbit Fishin Wodeo after Party - Cafe 615 Gretna 1:00 pm
May 21 - Front Street Station 9:30 pm-Gretna
June 18 Front Street Station - 9:00 pm - 714 First St - Gretna
April 23 - Ruby's Roadhouse - Mandeville - 9:30 pm
May 5 - Cinco deMayo - Cucos Mexican Cafe - Belle Chasse Hwy 6pm
May 14 - Howlin Wolf Northshore - Mandeville - 9:30 pm -
May 16 - Da Wabbit Fishin Wodeo after Party - Cafe 615 Gretna 1:00 pm
May 21 - Front Street Station 9:30 pm-Gretna
June 18 Front Street Station - 9:00 pm - 714 First St - Gretna
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We actually did make it to Friendship day...but we were kind of down the levee and weren't paying much attention to who was playing.
I love Da Wabbit! Will have to check them out there!
I love Da Wabbit! Will have to check them out there!
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ratcheese wrote:Now that you live here, I suspect you will be in the same boat as the rest of us locals, who don't really care much about the food at Jazz Fest. It is mostly pedestrian and nothing you can't find any day of the week, nearby.
Jazz Fest food is a tourist thing. Not saying I don't partake if the lines aren't too long, but it is not something I gear up for and it is certainly not good enough to fight those crowds for.
I do think the offerings could be greatly enhanced by opening it up to a broader base of Southern Foods. I mean, how many different ways can you do Jambalaya and Cochan du Lait and blah, blah, blah...
Hell, they have Jon Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, and Paul Simon in to play, so why not open up the food venue, too. Just saying...
I've got a Southern Food item that would outsell the pig sandwiches, gauranteed! But, don't think it'll happen.
To a point I agree about being able to get the same stuff locally whenever you want. However, I have a food strategy at Jazz Fest. I go at least three days every year.
I eat the stuff I can't get any day. There's a good bit of it. People rave about the soft shell crab from The Galley's booth. It may be good but I can go to Metry Road any time and get one. Here's what I tend to get that isn't available in greater NO regularly.
1) Gumbo and Crawfish Enchilada's from Prejean's. It's good and I'm not in Lafayette very often.
2) Crawfish Strudel from Coffee Cottage Catering. John Caluda is a good pastry chef. This dish is only available at Fest.
3) Crawfish Bread. I know it's simple but it isn't that easy to find on my own. I could make it easily but have never bothered.
4) Cajun Duck Po-Boy from a Caterer in Slidell.
5) Crawfish Sack, Oyster Patties, Crawfish Beignets
Patton's Caterers Chalmette, LA- It's good and they don't have a restaurant.
6) Shrimp Macque Choux, Shrimp & Sausage Macque Choux,
Fry Bread, Indian Tacos United Houma Nation Golden Meadow, LA
That's my idea. I get stuff that I can't get every day and I like.
Jonathan
"He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." Winston Churchill
Re: Jazz Fest food -- the good, the bad, the usual?
Yeah, those sound good. And, I've had good food out there, Its not that its bad, its just the same old stuff,jshushan wrote:To a point I agree about being able to get the same stuff locally whenever you want. However, I have a food strategy at Jazz Fest. I go at least three days every year.
I eat the stuff I can't get any day. There's a good bit of it. People rave about the soft shell crab from The Galley's booth. It may be good but I can go to Metry Road any time and get one. Here's what I tend to get that isn't available in greater NO regularly.
1) Gumbo and Crawfish Enchilada's from Prejean's. It's good and I'm not in Lafayette very often.
2) Crawfish Strudel from Coffee Cottage Catering. John Caluda is a good pastry chef. This dish is only available at Fest.
3) Crawfish Bread. I know it's simple but it isn't that easy to find on my own. I could make it easily but have never bothered.
4) Cajun Duck Po-Boy from a Caterer in Slidell.
5) Crawfish Sack, Oyster Patties, Crawfish Beignets
Patton's Caterers Chalmette, LA- It's good and they don't have a restaurant.
6) Shrimp Macque Choux, Shrimp & Sausage Macque Choux,
Fry Bread, Indian Tacos United Houma Nation Golden Meadow, LA
That's my idea. I get stuff that I can't get every day and I like.
Jonathan
But, if you have a strategy like yours that helps, I think. If you go three days a year then you are an enthusiast who has the time and experience to know his way around and have a plan of action.
I'm in that other group who is not impressed with outdoor music and add the crowds and lines, etc., its just not my thing. AND the food is not compelling enough to be a draw for me. It could be but it is not. They could do some crazy good things with the food portion of Jazzfest. Are you kidding?
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Jonathan's plan is a good one. I went 5 of 7 days last year, and have not missed many days over the past 25+ years. At one time, Ms. Turbodog worked there (for quite a long time, actually). For another period of time, we had an RV out there (radio). I went to my first JF in 1982 (I don't know what took me so long). I love music and outdoor concerts. Now that all that is said, a couple of observations.
Bad sound can be a real problem with outdoor shows, particulalry multi-stage venues. The sound was so bad at Neil Young (an artist I really like) last year, that we (me and a friend) left during the 3rd or 4th song. I couldn't hear, so we left. I don't know what can be done about this.
I totally agree with avoiding the food items you can get anytime, or anywhere. also avoid things that don't lend themselves to being mass produced. Seafood po boys (sell like crazy out here) will be much better at most neighborhood joints than at JF. Crawfish bread is over rated. Couchon de lait is fabulous. I like Guil's Gator Po boy with jalepenos and onions, Creole's stuffed bread, Prejean's. etc. If I am going out a lot of days, I get out there and eat something right away, then go do the music thng, then usualklk eat again late, or take something out with me (Lill's BBQ chicken sandwich, etc.).
It seems ridiculous to eat boiled crawfish out there. It's just too messy.
I will probably go fewer than 5 days this year, as I find myself getting old. I have talked to others, who, like me, generally have gone every day, or nearly every day, for years, who are feeling the same way. At over 50, its hard work. I have raised another generation of fest goers, as my kids love it and will gladly replace me, so JF will continue to be strongly attended by my family.
Have fun, everybody. I'll be out there Friday. I'll be at Congo, for Steel Pulse. I'll be the guy having the most fun. I should be easy to spot.
Bad sound can be a real problem with outdoor shows, particulalry multi-stage venues. The sound was so bad at Neil Young (an artist I really like) last year, that we (me and a friend) left during the 3rd or 4th song. I couldn't hear, so we left. I don't know what can be done about this.
I totally agree with avoiding the food items you can get anytime, or anywhere. also avoid things that don't lend themselves to being mass produced. Seafood po boys (sell like crazy out here) will be much better at most neighborhood joints than at JF. Crawfish bread is over rated. Couchon de lait is fabulous. I like Guil's Gator Po boy with jalepenos and onions, Creole's stuffed bread, Prejean's. etc. If I am going out a lot of days, I get out there and eat something right away, then go do the music thng, then usualklk eat again late, or take something out with me (Lill's BBQ chicken sandwich, etc.).
It seems ridiculous to eat boiled crawfish out there. It's just too messy.
I will probably go fewer than 5 days this year, as I find myself getting old. I have talked to others, who, like me, generally have gone every day, or nearly every day, for years, who are feeling the same way. At over 50, its hard work. I have raised another generation of fest goers, as my kids love it and will gladly replace me, so JF will continue to be strongly attended by my family.
Have fun, everybody. I'll be out there Friday. I'll be at Congo, for Steel Pulse. I'll be the guy having the most fun. I should be easy to spot.
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Nicely put.Turbodog wrote:I'll be the guy having the most fun. I should be easy to spot.
Me, I'll be there for at least four days. I've never really experienced the Food Heritage stage demos, so I'll check a few of those out. Any recommendations from this year's schedule?
Jonathon, thanks for pointing out all of the Jazz Fest "exclusives" -- that is the best strategy. I still want to know...what's missin' from the lineup?