Lost Restaurants of New Orleans

About this book

From the roast beef poor boys at Acys Pool Hall to enchiladas with fresh ranchero sauce at Castillos and pancakes of many varieties at Bucky Forty-Nine this volume takes a bite out of New Orleans legendary dining scene. Authors Peggy Scott Laborde and Tom Fitzmorris reminisce about some of the best former eateries from around the city highlighting and rating forty of their favorite recipes and period photographs provide a glimpse into the history of New Orleans famous and culturally diverse culinary scene. This pictorial treasure trove of information offers the history behind Glucks the French Quarter restaurant where Tennessee Williams worked as a waiter; La Louisiane the fancy establishment famous for Diamond Jims fettuccine alfredo; and Kolbs one of the only restaurants specializing in German cuisine. Such recipes as Shrimp Toast from Dragons Garden Stuffed Macaroni from Toneys Pizza & Spaghetti House Maylies Turtle Soup and Christians Oyster Roland fill the pages of Lost Restaurants of New Orleans. Recollections from well known locals and photographs allow the reader to visualize New Orleans famous and old-time culinary scene.