Great New Restaurant in the 504 that is not very New Orleans!

ROOT, ROOT, ROOT

Formerly operating as Feast, Root is located at 200 Julia Street which is the corner of Fulton. Same block as La Boca, Rio Mar, and Rock & Sake. As a side note, Feast was the worst restaurant i have ever experienced in New Orleans.

This classy spot is trendy. There is new link to New Orleans in Root's menu or design. Some would call it modern. The layout remained the same post-feast which is probably because of the unique landlord situation crossing over with a historic space.

Pictured above is the M é n a g e à F o i e which was totally unique. Great use of pop rocks inside the cotton candy stick.

My O v e n R o a s t e d Y a r d B i r d Wild Mushrooms, Celeriac, Fingerling Potatoes, “Pan Jus” was outstanding!

Pictured above was compliments of the chef. I believe it was bass. Very tasty!

I can't wait to go back to check out C o h i b a S m o k e d S c a l l o p s Chorizo Dust, Caramelized Cauliflower, Fennel Choucrout which is served in a Cohiba cigar box.

There is a definite WOW factor at Root and you most definitely pay for it. Beware, Root is not cheap or good value. Next time, you want a good date spot that is not your typical New Orleans food, Root is your spot!

The Cheapest Gourmet Lunch near the CBD

Downtown workers & New Orleaniens in general should be pumped about the recent addition of Rouses to the Warehouse District. It is a beautiful store that draws many parallels to Whole Foods. The design is creative and contemporary.

The produce looked amazing, the liquor selection was immense, and the prepared foods / hot plates had a line 20 people deep. I saw fried chicken, a dynamic olive bar, and make your own sandwiches.

It was exciting to walk through this store for the first times. Employees were very friendly and the facility was spotless. There was so much activity all around the store. There was even a lady dressed up as the chiquita banana.

With the South Market District breaking ground soon, the warehouse district is sure to be one of the top places to be in the 504 for many years to come.

*Helpful tip, there is a parking lot on the Loyola Street side of the facility. There is an outdoor lot along with 2nd and 3rd floor parking above the store.

Oysters and Pearls!

Man, that was one bad mother shucker!

I am happy to report that oyster season is back!

Yes, Cassemento's is officially open for the foreseeable future. Cassemento's, located in the 4300 block of Magazine, is home of 5 time shucking champion, FIVE TIME MIKE.

Other great shuckers in the 504 include Hollywood down at the Acme oyster house & Uptown T over at Pascal's Manale.

My favorite of the three restaurants mentioned above would have to be Cassemento's, but my favorite shucker is definitely Uptown T.

It is important to note that a good oyster shucker is not merely defined by his or her ability to shuck a quick oyster, BUT also the ability to carry on an entertaining conversation during the process with the customers. All three Master Shuckers of NOLA can carry a great conversation and some.

When going to Cassemento's, be sure to go to the bathroom. This trip comes with an epic walk through the kitchen where you can observe the food being cooked. If you look closely, you can see years and years of flavor and love in every pot and pan.

I am glad the months with R's are back again as it not only means great weather, but OYSTERS to go on top!