Week of October 15th: Guess that Dish!

A new week begins & another weekend is over! Happy Monday and good morning. I hope to engage all of you in this weeks edible delights and don't forget to check back in regularly for the answers!

Clues for dish #1: This New Orleans staple is not for those on a diet. Located right off the streetcar tracks, ValueNola approves of this menu! Fair prices and a great place to bring clients and/or out-of-towners!

Clues for dish #2: "The Franky & Johnny's of Metairie." This is an italian restaurant which happens to make great fried chicken. No glitz or glamour at this hole in wall that people call a "hidden gem." I dont know if I would go that far...

Clues for dish #3: My new go-to dish at one of my favorite lunch spots on the Hwy. Probably one of the healthier dishes on the menu & so F*&cking good. Grilled not fried. Also a huge fan of the huge to go cups they give their guests for water.

Clues for dish #4: This is how a salad should look. Enough to get even a man full for a little while. Unfortunately, this salad has too many components I disagree with, but perfect for a more adventuresome eater! An uptown destination.

Clues for dish #5: An expensive and salty steak at one of New Orleans most respected establishments. Apparently, Susan Spicer had some involvement with this warehouse district spot in its early days. But now it's just Donald Link. Right off the tracks as well!


More photos, more clues, answers coming soon! ValueNola is stepping it up!

Value Fixing with the GTD answers

Happy Friday crew!

It was brought to my attention that I should start releasing the answers to Guess That Dish / Name That Restaurant each week.

This weeks answers:
1. Antoine's - Soufflé Potatoes
2. Saints Tailgate - Jambalaya
3. Tartine - Steak Sandwich

Congratulations Bond Lengsfield - this weeks lucky winner of a jar of pickles. CONGRATS!

Bond is also this weeks Value Handyman aka Handy Man "Mazel"

Why the need for a handyman? Reuben locked himself into the bathroom last friday night after eating 7 ounces of M&M's. So, I kicked down the door at 11 pm. This cracked the door frame and door.

The above photo shows the before, during, and after of Handy Man Mazel's excellent work. Mazel uses all cookbooks to clamp the wall together with the wood glue.

As you can see, Mazel does excellent work and is available all day - everyday. You can reach him on his cell at 504.628.1188.

Ok. That's it. Have a great weekend.

Guess that Restaurant: I bet you can't...

Happy Monday ya'll. In an effort to brighten up your day / give you a good break from the grind, I have uploaded the following photos of my recent dining. Can you crack the mystery? Can you solve the case? Let's get to it...

Clues for photo #1: Arguably the best dessert in uptown New Orleans. Huge portion at a place known for it's atmosphere. Great date spot.

Clues for photo #2: All veggies underneath this gigantic pile of cheese. This restaurant is definitely good value & BYOB.

Clues for photo #3: Not the best value, BUT a great portion. A little bit of a drive from that UPT...and no, the Soph Monster does not come with the meal.

Hope ya'll enjoyed your work break! Party on!

Guess Game: Name that Place, Restaurant, Dish

And here it is - the 2nd edition of Name that dish, restaurant, or place.

Item #1


Clues: This $18 dish has a very special kick in it's glaze! This is one of the only restaurants I know of that features entrees in the $12-18 range. Great place for watching a game and/or sitting at the bar.

Item #2



Clues: A memorial day tradition that was hotter than Haiti. Gotta love the Ouzo daquiri to accompany your food.

Item #3



Clues: Same hot venue as item #2, but this one is much sweeter and is a first cousin of the Beignet...not the dog.


By the way, answers to the first edition of guess that dish / restaurant: Chicken Plate @ Sarita's on Freret, Jeff's Tatlah @ Carnegie Deli in Las Vegas, and a Magherita Pizza from Maggiano's.