Nola Restaurant Review:
Emeril Lagasse fields diverse restaurant concepts. Nola, in the heart of the French Quarter's entertainment district, has a lively, party atmosphere and a décor shaped by exposed brick and hardwood floors. Industrial elements so favored today in hip restaurant design lend a warehouse look to ceilings and passageways. Upscale enough for a first date, Nola also is casual enough for a beer with...
Fans of Emeril Lagasse will want to grab a seat at the food bar overlooking the open kitchen at this French Quarter restaurant. Freewheeling appetizers are among the big attractions, the standout being "Miss Hay's stuffed chicken wings" with hoisin dipping sauce. Entrées, such as the hickory-roasted duck with whiskey-caramel glaze and buttermilk-cornbread pudding, are heavy but delicious. Be...
This modern two-story building with a glass-enclosed elevator is the most casual of chef Emeril Lagasse's three restaurants, and the most conveniently located for the average tourist. Unlike Lagasse's other restaurants, the dining experience here can be a bit hit-or-miss. It's never less than good quality (if not excellent, with farm-to-fork ingredients a focus), but it can be unmemorable....
Savoring the kitchen's handiwork at celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's French Quarter establishment requires a liberal tolerance of rich ingredients and bold spices. The energy level and color content are high on both the first and second floors, and the food holds its own in this brassy décor. Gulf fish is overwhelmed with fresh, grated horseradish and roasted on a wood plank. Even potato salad...