The sandwiches and black coffee

Yes the museum does have a restaurant. I haven't eaten there. But there are dozens of good restaurants within walking distance of the museum. A good place for Po Boys, and lots of other NOLA fare is "Mothers" on Poydras. I recommend the turtle soup. Also nearby, on the higher end scale id Delmonico's on St. Charles Ave. Emeril Lagasse owns that, and his flagship restaurant, "Emeril's" is also nearby. In the nearby French Quarter are too many good restaurants to name. If you want to make reservations way in advance, and like classic French cuisine with a New World twist, I'd suggest Antoine's. There is also Galatois in the French Quarter, but be aware it's cash only, no plastic. Brennen's, also in the Quarter is a must for breakfast. These are the folks who invented Bananas Foster.

One of the best ways to sample New Orleans food is in the neighborhood mom 'n pop places. A few that come to mind are Domilise's, uptown, Mandina's on Canal (a short streetcar ride from downtown), Radastoa's, in old Metairie, and many, many more.

Then there are the places that specialize in seafood. Again there are too many great ones to list. Superior Seafood on Napoleon and St. Charles ave.s is good. Lots of places out near West End on the lakefront are good. But for my money the best seafood in the area is a ways out of town. It's Middendorf's at Pass Manchac. That is where Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas (the smaller lake just west of L. P.) meet. It is about an hour drive from N.O., I-10 west to I-55 North toward Hammond.

Good luck , and bon appetit! If you get here and have more specific questions, feel free to reach me here. I check this board at least once daily.

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