July 7, 2008
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Lilette
New Orleans, LA
It’s been a while.. sorry for my absence.. life has been very busy! I’ll try to update more regularly..
As a chef, you sometimes walk into a restaurant and think to yourself, “Whoa.. I want to own a place like this someday” A restaurant where the service matches the ambiance and the ambiance matches the food. After many years of cooking and traveling, Chef John Harris has found a home at 3637 Magazine Street. Chef Harris’ vision has turned into a reality named ‘Lilette’.
Braised Veal Cheeks Salad
For the first course we had the Braised Veal Cheeks with Baby Greens and Horseradish Vinaigrette. The Veal Cheeks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Only one problem, the portion size.. it’s never enough!! But still very good!
Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast
Pan Roasted Alaskan CodThe first of the two entrees was the Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast with Creamy Polenta, Fennel and Coriander Jus. The combinations of the rich Roasted Duck along with the Fennel and Coriander really set it off.. And the finish it off with the Creamy Polenta helped to mellow it all out very nicely. The second entree was the Pan roasted Alaskan Cod with Mushrooms, Roasted Potatoes and Marsala Butter. I loved everything about this dish! The crispy, tender and moist Cod left nothing to be desired..the rustic sauce along with the mushrooms and roasted spuds were all definitely worthy of praise..
The dessert was like a mini chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce.. I forget what the quenelle was. Anyways, the occasion was my girl friend’s birthday. So the restaurant is romantic yet it’s casual and comfortable enough to host business meetings. Regardless of the many accolades Lilette has received, I feel that this gem is one of the city’s finest restaurants..
Overall Rating: (out of 7 )
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Comments (9)
omg yum, post more reviews!
You’ve definitely been missed, but as I tell everyone else: no apologies. This is YOUR blog, you’ll do as you see fit WHEN you see fit.
Excellent post!
Dude! Come to NY and eat with me! LOL
dude where have you been?! anywho, that looks so good as always… how’s magazine this time of the year? dirty and muggy? yeahhhhh!!!!
THe duck breast looks great
I have a friend who just did a documentary about vietnamese in New Orleans
particularly in the food industry
perhaps you’ve heard of him?
Leo Chiang
New Orleans…
Surly I will have to study some pastry down there.
That looks so delicious… *Mouth waters*
I don’t really eat much duck but those looks good.
Great xanga, nice pictures too!