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​​NOLA Foodie Diary | My Epicurean Adventures in the Big Easy​​ 🍽️🦀✨

"They say New Orleans is a melting pot... and boy, did my taste buds melt!" After a food-filled long weekend in this vibrant city, here's my honest review of the best (and not-so-best) culinary experiences. Spoiler: My wallet and waistline took a hit, but it was so worth it！ 😋 ​​💰 Budget Breakdown​​ Compared to Seattle, dining in NOLA felt like scoring a culinary jackpot - similar quality for 10-15% less！ Plus, following Xiaohongshu recommendations kept me mostly mishap-free (except for a few... interesting choices). ​​🌟 Top Tier Restaurants​​ ​​1️⃣ Seaworthy​​ A 19th-century gem serving up briny delights 🦪🥃 ​​House Rolls​​: Burnt leek + bonito butter = unexpected foie gras vibes 🤯 ​​Snapper​​: Perfectly seared with carrot purée and beetroot (no earthy aftertaste！) 🌿 ​​Smoked Trout​​: Corn chowder-esque sauce = comfort food heaven 🥣 Minor gripe: The scallop crudo portions were ridiculously tiny (literally nail-sized！) 😅 ​​ 2️⃣ Kenji​​ Innovative Japanese with a Southern twist 🍣🌽 ​​Rush Hour Roll​​: Tempura shrimp + wagyu + zuke sauce = flavor explosion 💥 ​​Lunch Set​​: 8 nigiri + handrolls for $65？ Yes please！ 🍱 ​​Fried Rice​​: A staggering $10 bowl that could feed two！ 🍚 Service note: One chef = snail-paced but worth the wait！ ⏳ ​​3️⃣ GW Fins​​ Classic seafood with modern flair 🐟🧄 ​​Soft Shell Crab​​: Golden-crusted perfection with cornbread 🌽 ​​Scalibut​​: Buttery goodness with scallops 🤤 Tepid dishes: Tuna tartare and fritters = meh 🤷 ​​🤔 Middle of the Pack​​ ​​ 4️⃣ Cochon​​ Cajun cuisine with inconsistent execution 🐖🐰 ​​Rabbit/Liver​​: Great ingredients, boring presentation 🙄 ​​Fried Alligator​​: Dry as cardboard 😩 ​​Catfish Courtbouillon​​: Lacked that kick we crave！ ​​ 5️⃣ Peche​​ Oysters save the day... barely 🦪😅 ​​Seafood Gumbo​​: Tasted like bouillon cubes 🤢 ​​Royal Reds Salad​​: Mystery fishy flavor alert！ ​​ 💡 Pro Tips​​ ​​Reservations​​: Essential for Seaworthy/Kenji！ ​​Portion Sizes​​: Kenji's apps = Instagrammable but not filling ​​Alligator​​: Try it at Cochon Butcher instead (crispy！) ​​Happy Hour​​: GW Fins' oyster special = best deal 🥂 ​​Final Verdict​​ ​​4.5/5 stars​​ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ NOLA's food scene is unapologetically bold - some hits, some misses, but always an adventure！ #NOLAFoodie #SouthernComfort #SeafoodObsession #FoodieAdventures #NewOrleansEats

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​​NOLA Foodie Diary | My Epicurean Adventures in the Big Easy​​ 🍽️🦀✨

"They say New Orleans is a melting pot... and boy, did my taste buds melt!" After a food-filled long weekend in this vibrant city, here's my honest review of the best (and not-so-best) culinary experiences. Spoiler: My wallet and waistline took a hit, but it was so worth it！ 😋 ​​💰 Budget Breakdown​​ Compared to Seattle, dining in NOLA felt like scoring a culinary jackpot - similar quality for 10-15% less！ Plus, following Xiaohongshu recommendations kept me mostly mishap-free (except for a few... interesting choices). ​​🌟 Top Tier Restaurants​​ ​​1️⃣ Seaworthy​​ A 19th-century gem serving up briny delights 🦪🥃 ​​House Rolls​​: Burnt leek + bonito butter = unexpected foie gras vibes 🤯 ​​Snapper​​: Perfectly seared with carrot purée and beetroot (no earthy aftertaste！) 🌿 ​​Smoked Trout​​: Corn chowder-esque sauce = comfort food heaven 🥣 Minor gripe: The scallop crudo portions were ridiculously tiny (literally nail-sized！) 😅 ​​ 2️⃣ Kenji​​ Innovative Japanese with a Southern twist 🍣🌽 ​​Rush Hour Roll​​: Tempura shrimp + wagyu + zuke sauce = flavor explosion 💥 ​​Lunch Set​​: 8 nigiri + handrolls for $65？ Yes please！ 🍱 ​​Fried Rice​​: A staggering $10 bowl that could feed two！ 🍚 Service note: One chef = snail-paced but worth the wait！ ⏳ ​​3️⃣ GW Fins​​ Classic seafood with modern flair 🐟🧄 ​​Soft Shell Crab​​: Golden-crusted perfection with cornbread 🌽 ​​Scalibut​​: Buttery goodness with scallops 🤤 Tepid dishes: Tuna tartare and fritters = meh 🤷 ​​🤔 Middle of the Pack​​ ​​ 4️⃣ Cochon​​ Cajun cuisine with inconsistent execution 🐖🐰 ​​Rabbit/Liver​​: Great ingredients, boring presentation 🙄 ​​Fried Alligator​​: Dry as cardboard 😩 ​​Catfish Courtbouillon​​: Lacked that kick we crave！ ​​ 5️⃣ Peche​​ Oysters save the day... barely 🦪😅 ​​Seafood Gumbo​​: Tasted like bouillon cubes 🤢 ​​Royal Reds Salad​​: Mystery fishy flavor alert！ ​​ 💡 Pro Tips​​ ​​Reservations​​: Essential for Seaworthy/Kenji！ ​​Portion Sizes​​: Kenji's apps = Instagrammable but not filling ​​Alligator​​: Try it at Cochon Butcher instead (crispy！) ​​Happy Hour​​: GW Fins' oyster special = best deal 🥂 ​​Final Verdict​​ ​​4.5/5 stars​​ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ NOLA's food scene is unapologetically bold - some hits, some misses, but always an adventure！ #NOLAFoodie #SouthernComfort #SeafoodObsession #FoodieAdventures #NewOrleansEats

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