Well, La Nouvelle chefs and staff have done it again, exceeded our expectations, from the wait…read morestaff to the food, totally above par.
Started with the crab cakes, little pillows of flavour sent from the gods. Absolutely delicious, the small salad on the side was excellent, fresh and so perfectly balanced.
My companion was a little more wise than was I; he did not order an appetizer and was able to finish his main, a crab burger with fries and coleslaw as the side. The bun was fresh and delicious. The burger did come with cheese/lettuce/tomato and these additions were not necessary and indeed, did not highlight the crab as much as it should have been but overall he was very pleased. He was, however, envious of my choice, the calamari platter.
The calamari was perfection. So tender, the pieces hardly required chewing...the batter was delicious. I chose, as my side, the sweet potato fries, they too, were so tasty. I could not, however finish and our entirely professional and welcoming member of the wait staff, provided me with a "take home" container. I will be reliving that fabulous meal, later today.
As for beverages, my companion had the New Orleans styled Caesar and was totally satisfied with the flavour and presentation. So much so, he had another.
I went for the Banana Mojito. I now have a new favourite beverage. No one flavour overpowers the other, it is not too sweet and is wonderful blending of taste experience.
Bravo La Nouvelle-Orléans, you have, absolutely, done it again.