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i'm the only person i know who does this - if there is anyone else, please confess! i NEED my ice cream to be nice and soft and melty, but have no patience, so i always zap a cold bowl of it in the microwave for ten seconds to take off the chill. am i the only one?

There is always Awash on 6th street among all the curry joints. The place is solid and they have a great South African Sauv Blanc that goes well with everything on the menu.

It's too bad Blue Nile closed, it was much better than any other Manhattan choices

awash on 107 and amsterdam is also really good

I second Ghenet. Unfortunately their Manhattan location is closed, so they're now out in Park Slope. Their food is really wonderful, though - worth the near-hour-long train trip I have to take to get there!

Kathyvegas, where do you find Kimlan soy sauce for purchase? It's so delicious, but i've only seen it in little packets with takeaway sushi.

For me, Kewpie mayo. And Muir /glen roasted tomatoes. And Pederson Farms bacon.

De Cecco pasta
Ghiradelli chocolate chips
Brown Cow yogurt
Beeler's bacon
Boulder Canyon potato chips
Real Fritos
Coca-Cola

Not particularly loyal about most other things... of course, I'm probably just kidding myself...

Brigtsen's (misspelled above as Brightson's, but that is how to pronounce it) is great. It is located in an old house and has a neat atmosphere. Great food and service. Check their website. It's about 10 to 15 minute ride from the Quarter. We go to NO a couple of times a year, and our recent meal at Brigtsen's was one of our best.

Weirdly enough, I hate most sugary things but LOVE Cinammon Toast Crunch. But I also like plain cheerios.

My college hang out used to be a tiny underground cafe where they had things like endless cups of coffee or cereal for two bucks. You could just keep on getting up and going for more. I had many a late night just eating bowls of Cinammon Toast Crunch while doing school work...

I recently moved from the city and can recommend a few places. I lived uptown so most of my pics are around that area.
1. Jacque' Imos is one of my most favorite places. I have never had a bad meal here and the atmosphere is one of a kind. The smothered cabbage and corn maque'choux are two great side dishes and all the entrees are delicious. The owner also runs a small lunch place near river ridge called Crabby Jacks...awesome po'boys and great lunch specials for cheap.
2. Clancy's- an uptown favorite. Great dining all around
3. Brightson's- another great restaurant uptown and the chef is so personable. I took a cooking class from him and learned a lot.
4. Superior grill- decent mexican food, but go for their frozen margarita. Order one and then take it on the street car as you sight see
5. Panola's cafe- a small uptown breakfast place. My husband and I went there almost every weekend for breakfast. The food is nothing spectacular, except the biscuits but it is always consistent with good service and a good atmosphere.
6. Rio Mar- awesome seafood and a neat little location. The chef owns other restaurants in the city including an Argentinian steak place.
7. Domilicies- is a po'boy place....simple and delicious.
8. Cafe du Monde- its a touristy thing but one of a kind. Here's a little tip...you don't have to wait to be seated but people always form a line. Find an open seat and sit down.
9. Commanders- I know people have wavering opinions of this restaurant but I have always received stellar service and amazing food here. Its a New Orleans landmark. If you plan on going, make a reservation ahead of time.
10. Port of Call- Hands down the best burger you will ever eat and the baked potato is to die for. Eating there was our Sunday night tradition.
11. Gallatoires- Another New Orleans landmark. A great place to eat and get a sense of the New Orleans scene. There is a dress code- jacket required.
12. The Columns- go here, sit on the porch and have a cocktail and watch the street cars roll by. A must.

You'll have to re-post when you return from your trip and tell us all where you ate.

Honestly...I could go on and on. Have a great trip and eat well!

The problem with asking people where to eat in New Orleans is that you get so many different recommendations. I think it is because everyone has had such good meals there, no matter where they went. I, personally, am still obsessing about the lunch I had at Napoleon House in the French Quarter. Really fantastic shrimp remoulade on an perfect avacado half.

Cochon!!! Surrey's for Breakfast, then post breakfast you can take a stroll down Magazine St.