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Monthly Archives: July 2016

Happy Hour at Sac-a-Lait (Warehouse District, New Orleans, LA)

Posted on July 24, 2016 by chefsgirlnola@gmail.com

 

Sac-A-Lait has to be one of my top 5 restaurants in the city right now. I’ve been here a couple of times for dinner and my first time for happy hour just a couple days ago. I LOVED happy hour so much that I had to share with y’all.

When you talk about Happy Hour in New Orleans, you’ll most likely get half off oysters and half off wine. At Sac-a-Lait you get exactly that but be sure to sit at the bar to participate in Happy Hour, otherwise, it’s regular price if you dine at the tables. 

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1 Dozen oysters. 

 

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Pig’s Ear. 

 

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Truffle-Honey Fries. 

 

The oysters at Sac-a-Lait were so delicious! They were a good size with a briney finish. Love it. I do, however, I miss the regular saltine crackers that you would usually get, but the fancy Sac-a-Lait crisp does the job. The appetizers and snacks that we ordered were so memorable. The Pig’s Ear was a tease since you literally get one ear (as barbaric as this sounds). That first bite has a crunchy crisp with a deliciously chewy and juicy bite. It paired very well with the accompanied cream sauce topped with black sea caviar. I wish I had a bagful of them. Imagine cracklins, but on steroids! If Pig’s Ear isn’t your thing, I wouldn’t order it but if you’re feeling gutsy, you may just fall in love with it. The truffle-honey fries were my all time favorite fries in the city. There was a truly delicate truffle flavor with a light sweetness, which really set these fries apart.

 

Sac-a-Lait is hands down my favorite happy hour joint in the city. Happy hour begins at 5:30 til 7:00. I’ve been to Sac-a-Lait for dinner which is also very delicious. Everything I’ve tried is so homey, but with a refined touch. It’s perfect. I’ll post another review very soon on Dinner at Sac-a-Lait!

 

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Rating: 5/5 spoons
Sac-a-Lait Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato




Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: best happy hour, food, new orleans, New Orleans food, NOLA food, oysters, sac-a-lait |

The Halal Guys (New Orleans, LA)

Posted on July 10, 2016 by chefsgirlnola@gmail.com

I first heard of Halal Guys in New York and the over an hour wait for their amazing chicken and rice as well as their gyro sandwiches. I didn’t have the pleasure to try the original New York location, but I’ve gotten to try the Houston location and now in NOLA. I’ve gone multiple times since it’s so convenient and on my way home from work.

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The Halal Guys. 

 

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Indoor Seating. 

 

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Beef and Chicken Combo Bowl. 

 

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What’s inside the Combo Bowl…

 

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Beef gyro. 

 

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Hummus. 

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Fries…because I can’t say “no” to fries…

 

I definitely enjoyed the short wait time and delicious food here at the NOLA location. The gyro was delicious and the Combo bowl was good, BUT the chicken is consistently dry here. I would go easy on their HOT sauce. It’s deceivingly HOT but very flavorful!

The Halal Guys purists will say that “Nothing beats The Halal Guys in New York City!”, but until I try it, I’m still enjoying the Halal guys here in New Orleans. The location is quite small, but there’s a good amount of seats considering the location downtown. Service is hit or miss, but I’m usually in and out so no biggie.

 

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Rating: 4/5 spoons
The Halal Guys Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato



Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: gyro, halal guys, New Orleans food, nola, NOLA food |

If I had to choose ONE must-try NOLA dish…

Posted on July 1, 2016 by chefsgirlnola@gmail.com

Recently, www.AMEXessentials.com asked me to contribute to a selection of delicious foods from around the world and I had to pick ONE dish. If you’ve experienced food in NOLA, you have to realize how difficult that is! NOLA is a just a melting pot of so many great foods. I went with a little mix of classic NOLA and French cuisine…Check out this link for my answer and several must-try worldwide dishes :

https://www.amexessentials.com/must-try-dishes-for-travellers/

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: american express, amexessentials, food, Justin Devillier, la petite grocery, new orleans, new orleans dining, nola, nola dining, nolaeats |

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