Willie Mae's fried chicken, Dooky Chase's gumbo, Turkey & the Wolf bologna sandwich, Camellia Grill omelette. NOLA in 24 hours is medically inadvisable but spiritually correct.
8 places Phil ate at in New Orleans, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Mosca's
Wood-paneled Italian-Creole time capsule — garlic and tradition.
Phil ate: Italian-Creole classics
Booking: Reservations available online. Private parties Mon–Tue.
When: Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. Fri–Sat 17:00–20:30. Closed Sun–Mon.
Shaya
Modern Levantine — wood-fired ovens, hand-stretched pita.
Phil ate: Pita, Taramasalata, Short ribs
Booking: Reservations available online.
When: Sun–Thu 11:00–21:00. Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00. Weekday happy hour 16:00–18:00.
Bevi Seafood Co.
Phil ate: Cochon de lait sandwich with caramelized onions, Boiled seafood
When: Mon–Thu 11:00–18:00. Fri–Sat 11:00–20:00. Sun from 11:00.
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Willie Mae's Scotch House
Treme institution since 1957 — casual, celebratory.
Phil ate: Fried chicken, Red beans and rice
When: Mon + Wed–Fri 11:00–21:00. Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00 (brunch 10:00–15:00). Closed Tuesdays.
Dooky Chase's
Phil ate: Gumbo z'herbes
Booking: Reservations via Resy or OpenTable. Phone +1 504-821-0600.
When: Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00. Fri–Sat 17:30–21:00. Closed Sun–Mon.
Turkey & the Wolf
Playful, eclectic diner aesthetic — colorful tablecloths, whimsical decor.
Phil ate: Sandwiches, Tacos Inauténticos, Vegetarian Reuben
Booking: Counter service only — no reservations.
When: Wed–Mon 11:00–16:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Cochon Butcher
Counter-service butcher shop in the Warehouse District.
Phil ate: Cracklin's, Blood sausage with grits, Cajun boudin
Booking: Counter casual, walk-in.