New Orleans cracks '20 Best Restaurants in America' list

SloMotion · 03-09-2012, 11:06 AM

What factors make any given restaurant that much better than another? In a country with so many great eating places to choose from, seeking out the best ones can be a daunting feat and could quite possibly inspire blood-boiling debate. Just how good is that cozy neighborhood spot with the best spaghetti and meatballs you've ever had? What about that impossible-to-get-into sushi bar that serves 20 perfectly executed courses to a handful of lucky diners every night? And who's to say the best restaurant in America isn't a barbecue place so incredible that both visitors and locals are willing to wait in line for three hours for sliced brisket and ribs? Bearing this in mind, we offer The Daily Meal's list of the 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2012.

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IDK, when I see a list like this, it makes me think the person spends too much time in New York. #20, #18, #15 (and possibly #12) should all get a bump in the ratings, IMO ... the rest of the places seem like they'd have too many forks on the table for me.

SmashMouth · 03-09-2012, 11:08 AM

Food is real good in New Orleans, but sadly not as good as it once was pre-Katrina. Wish it were different.

Turbo Saint · 03-09-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Food is real good in New Orleans, but sadly not as good as it once was pre-Katrina. Wish it were different.

not sure i agree...well, i definitely don't. in my opinion, it has energized and rejuvenated younger chefs.

i'd like to know why you think that.

03-09-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Originally Posted by SmashMouth Food is real good in New Orleans, but sadly not as good as it once was pre-Katrina. Wish it were different. not sure i agree...well, i definitely don't. in my opinion, it has energized and rejuvenated younger chefs. i'd like to know why you think that.

03-09-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	New Orleans cracks '20 Best Restaurants in America' list What factors make any given restaurant that much better than another? In a country with so many great eating places to choose from, seeking out the best ones can be a daunting feat and could quite possibly inspire blood-boiling debate. Just how good is that cozy neighborhood spot with the best spaghetti and meatballs you've ever had? What about that impossible-to-get-into sushi bar that serves 20 perfectly executed courses to a handful of lucky diners every night? And who's to say the best restaurant in America isn't a barbecue place so incredible that both visitors and locals are willing to wait in line for three hours for sliced brisket and ribs? Bearing this in mind, we offer The Daily Meal's list of the 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2012. MORE: 20 Best Restaurants in America \| Shine's Spring Travel Guide - Yahoo! Shine IDK, when I see a list like this, it makes me think the person spends too much time in New York. #20, #18, #15 (and possibly #12) should all get a bump in the ratings, IMO ... the rest of the places seem like they'd have too many forks on the table for me. Attached Thumbnails

03-09-2012, 11:08 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,522 Blog Entries: 29	Food is real good in New Orleans, but sadly not as good as it once was pre-Katrina. Wish it were different.