April 21, 2008
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K-Pauls
New Orleans, LA
K-Pauls restaurant is a New Orleans landmark.. Home of the Blackened Redfish and all things cajun and creole. Paul Prudhomme is one of the chefs in the industry that I really look up to. I grew up watching him on PBS right after Julia Child. I greatly respect the guy and I really do enjoy his food.. Here’s my experience at K-Pauls..
KPaul’s Bread
Fried OystersWhen you get there.. the place is very classy and distinctly New Orleans. I love the open kitchen, it has a great feel and adds to the overall expeience. The bread basket is filled with a variety of bread which include molasses bread and a jalepeno bread.. all very unique. The Fried Oysters, which are not featured on the menu (they have to be asked for), are very delicious. The only complaint would have to be the portion size. Too small? haha
Blackened Stuffed Pork Chop Mushroom Zinfandel
Blackened Louisiana Drum
Classic Shrimp EtouffeeOne of the first entrees we ordrered was the Blackened Stuffed Pork Chop Mushroom Zinfandel. I thought the flavors were right on .. well seasoned but just a touch overcooked. When cooking pork you don’t have very much room for error, cook it too little it’s not safe to eat.. cook it too much, it’s too dry… This pork chop was just a tad bit dry. The second entree was the Blackened Drum. The beautiful thing about New Orleans is that everything comes strongly seasoned! Sometimes it can be a little too crazy, but I liked the blackened drum.. some people found the blackened fish a bit too strong, so order accordingly. Last was my dish, the Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee.. a ton of seafood, perfectly seasoned and just plain delicious!
K-Pauls is a great place to take a date. It’s in the heart of the French Quarter so it has that Nawlin’s vibe. It’s a perfect restaurant for visitors to get a taste of what New Orleans is all about. The prices are on the higher end. Parking is a little tough to come across but you can get validated parking at a near by hotel.
Overall Rating:
1/2 (out of 7 )
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Comments (8)
I have a sad story about K-Pauls. Thats the last place that I had dinner with my first love, before I broke up with him for good when he went back East two days later.
YUM YUM YUM Everything looks SO good!
Everything looks sooo yummy!
Please wrap up an order of etouffee and sent it to me, it looks to delicious to miss!
I have to get that blackened drum and etouffee in my tummy soon!!! That looks amazing!
Looks like a very heavy meal! I am sooo out of space and room LOL
any restaurants in Chicago that you would recommend?
who were your dates?
GREAT entry btw…makes me want to return so badly T.T
oh and say hi to ur fam and gf for me
update with more NYC food!