New Orleans, LA
Upperline is rated “#1 for Food in New Orleans” by the Zagat survey. It’s located across the parking lot from Le Crepe Nanou right off St. Charles. Inside Upperline you’ll find interesting artwork on the walls, white cloth covered tables, and a very romantic/comfortable setting. The service is very nice and prompt… Upperline was the perfect place to celebrate 2 years of being with my wonderful girlfriend.. =)
Crisp Sweetbreads
For the appetizer we had the Crispy Sweetbreads over Polenta with Mushroom Ragoût.. After trying Craft’s sweetbreads and having it open my mind again, I thought I’d show Upperline some love and try their crispy fried version. It was not as good as Craft’s but it was still very good. The crunchy texture and moist meat with he delicious Mushroom Ragout put an interesting twist on it.. I was pleasantly surprised!
Baby Drum Meuniere with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
Braised Lamb Shank in Burgundy with Saffron Risotto
For the Entrees we had the Baby Drum Meuniere with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat and Braised Lamb Shank in Burgundy with Saffron Risotto… The servings were huge, so come hungry! The Drum Meuniere with the Jump Crabmeat was a formidable duo.. the sauce was tangy, sweet, buttery.. ideal for the fish, classic New Orleans! The other course was the Lamb Shank in red wine… It’s really hard to mess up Lamb Shanks. You just have to keep it simple and they did it perfectly! It was tender and seasoned beautifully… and with the Saffron Risotto, it gave it a nice Spanish flare!
Overall Rating: 
1/2 (out of 7 )
www.upperline.com
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Comments (14)
all the food you suggest and have on here…is amazing! it just makes me hungry every time!
Lamb shanks are probably one of the easiest things I’ve ever worked with, and I love using them. Sweetbreads are another fun thing to work with.
Of course, no southern meal can be complete without some delicious greens. Those collards, mustard or kale?
- Dan
I remember catching this one time when I was about to faint from hunger from waiting at Crepe Nanou. Am I repeating myself?
is it pricey??
Your enthusiasm is fun.
Congratulations on 2 years!
The brased lamb looks so good!
yuck
all of that looks good… i’m hungry.
congrats on the 2 years!
That braised lamb shank looks DElicious!
Food looks great! Grats on your 2 years.
mMmm looks delicious…
I must try these dishes one day…
goodfoghannahhe
Ooo that looks delicious! u know, i’ve never had sweetbreads before! i’ve heard of them here and there but now that i see this dish tis definetely on my “to try” list. (hum, for some reason, they dont seem as common in restaurants over here ;P How would you describe their flavor??