COMMANDER’S PALACE
The famous eatery, with its distinctive blue- and white-striped façade, has been a career launch pad for many celebrity chefs including jovial television superstar Emeril Lagasse.
Current chef and James Beard Award winner Tory McPhail mines the depths of Creole cooking by blending inventive and traditional techniques—all while paying homage to New Orleans’ deep roots. Guests chow down on beautiful plates of food like the shrimp and tasso Henican while grooving to the soulful sounds of a troupe of good-natured in-house musicians at the traditional Sunday jazz brunch. For a truly decadent experience (and, yes, it is an experience), order the “Legacy of Top Chefs” multi-course tasting menu which highlights the best creations from former Commander’s Palace chefs. Wrap up any meal with the famous bread pudding which gets a tableside pour of crème Anglaise.