| By ANNETTE SISCO | Staff writer |
Happy Thanksgiving, New Orleans food fans! If leftovers hold no appeal on the day after Turkey Day, here is Ian's list of 10 restaurant choices with something for every palate. Looking for a dinner ingredient or a hostess gift? New Orleans' specialty food shops are full of gifts and treats this time of year. The popular Uptown breakfast spot Another Broken Egg has closed. We look at the oddball history of the holiday turducken. There's no better way to begin a holiday gathering than a welcome cocktail. Finally, if you're looking for a meal that wows the guests but doesn't wear out the cook, look no further than Liz Williams' baked oysters and lemon tea bread. 1. No more turkey, please. When it’s time for the next meal on a long, festive holiday weekend, and the contents of the fridge look more like aftermath than appealing leftovers, it’s time to dine out. Where to go? Ian McNulty has a plan to please natives and newcomers alike. 2. Bring home the bacon (and the oysters, the wine and the cheese...) Holiday grocery shopping is serious business, and full-service grocery stores handle the heavy lift of fielding holiday feasts. But then there are the specialty food shops, shoppers' sweet spots this time of year. 3. Wait! There's more. Another Broken Egg, an Uptown breakfast spot, has closed. Here's how the turducken became a holiday staple. And if you're having people over for the holidays, get the party rolling with a welcome cocktail. 4. Easy elegance. When friends drop in or the family is hungry for something special, these simple baked oysters from Liz Williams are sure to impress. Finish the evening with a delicious lemon tea bread and a demitasse of "spirited" coffee. We here at NOLA.com are thankful for you, our readers, on Thanksgiving and every day. Enjoy your holiday and see you next time at Where NOLA Eats. P.S.: Want to support local journalism that matters? Subscribe here. It's our best deal! | 