Eating at Galatoire's. An Iconic and Historic New Orleans Creole Restaurant

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2022
  • I eat and review the legendary New Orleans restaurant, Galatoire’s. For over a century the establishment has served incredible French Creole cuisine with class, tradition and elegance in a beautiful dining room located on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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Komentáře • 64

  • @tomahern8967
    @tomahern8967 Před rokem +9

    Wow! One of the grande dames of New Orleans. A very well presented restaurant and a very well executed video!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      Thank you! Yeah, this restaurant was very different, in a good way, from a lot of the other establishments that I've been to.

  • @johwa9680
    @johwa9680 Před rokem +4

    I love the background music so much! along with your video haha. The music goes well with the historic restaurant.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      Thanks! The second I heard this song I knew it would be perfect for the video!

  • @carleemburch8531
    @carleemburch8531 Před rokem +2

    I’m a Louisiana Girl, from North Louisiana and I first went to Galatoire at 7 yrs old. So fifty yrs ago! They truly have the most excellent service anywhere in the city! My family had the same waiter for 20 yrs as we went back every spring. Many servers are generational. It’s a truly remarkable restaurant! Next is commander’s palace coming in at a close 2nd!! Enjoy and I loved your experience there. Blessings and safe travels! A new fan from Louisiana!! 🎉😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩🥂

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate it! Galatoire's is indeed a very special restaurant and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there. Yeah, the service was incredible! I really hope that the next time I'm in New Orleans I can check out Commander's Palace too, because that also looks like another amazing restaurant!

  • @hylieaphrodite4086
    @hylieaphrodite4086 Před rokem +4

    It's one of my biggest dreams to visit New Orleans, and eat at Galatoire's. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. 🌹

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! I really hope you get to experience New Orleans and Galatoire's!

  • @borispeper6981
    @borispeper6981 Před rokem +2

    Everything looked absolutely delicious again, James, and the atmophere was really special, for sure. You have a life, man... :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      Thank you! I'm just trying to make the best of it! Yeah, it was a great lunch at a great restaurant!

  • @markpriest589
    @markpriest589 Před rokem +2

    Elegantly filmed. Eloquently narrated. Thank you.

  • @guineveregruntle6746
    @guineveregruntle6746 Před rokem +5

    Always a special place for family and friends. Hint: Listen closely to what the waiters recommend. They’re top notch.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +1

      It's definitely a great restaurant! And you're right! The waiters are incredible!

  • @sweatyboner69hoobastank51

    Love your videos man

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I always appreciate it!

  • @eatingwithamybham
    @eatingwithamybham Před 8 měsíci +1

    I look forward to experiencing this restaurant for the first time in a few days. Thanks for the inside look.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! I hope that you enjoy the restaurant!

  • @amerikanculture4583
    @amerikanculture4583 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A place I’ve been! Your channel reminds me of when I used to drive around the country finding all of the “Diners, drive-ins and dives” places to try. I now have other priorities but this reminds me of good times. ❤

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

  • @tiffanywitherspoon8722
    @tiffanywitherspoon8722 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @kristoferkristensen9021
    @kristoferkristensen9021 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You drank the sherry like a shot and you licked your plate. I think that is awesome.

  • @jimdellavecchia4594
    @jimdellavecchia4594 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm in Phila and ready to head to the airport!!!

  • @choochalah
    @choochalah Před rokem +3

    the experience looked really satisfying. the food looked delicious. the plating seemed a bit messy for such a high standard establishment. so good to hear that the service raised the bar and helped elevate the dining experience for you. I was so surprised you chose a humble bread pudding to end your meal but it certainly looked delicious. My mom would always make bread pudding for dessert so maybe that is why I have that idea it is a simpler dessert.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +2

      It was definitely a great lunch! Yeah, bread pudding may be pretty basic, but it's a dish I really enjoy and I heard that the restaurant offered a good one. I'm really happy I picked it for my dessert. I loved it!

    • @choochalah
      @choochalah Před rokem +1

      @@Jamesnu good to hear...now I want some....lol

  • @ruthwhitten8162
    @ruthwhitten8162 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I wish you had had a companion to share this experience with you. Galatoire’s is an extra-ordinary restaurant I have visited on several occasions. My brother is a regular there and on several occasions he has been known to ask the waiter to add tiny live turtles to the turtle soup which causes some excitement!!!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 3 měsíci

      That certainly was an incredible restaurant on multiple levels. Yeah, it would've been nice to share it with someone else, but I had such a great time even on my own.

  • @s_przybylowicz
    @s_przybylowicz Před rokem +3

    You should buy a tuxedo if you revisit the restaurant! I imagine it's standard attire for eating turtle in the evening.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      One has to dress classy when eating turtles!

    • @actors504
      @actors504 Před rokem

      YOU SHOULD BRING AN EXTERMINATOR IF YOU VISIT THE RESTAURANT THIS IS ONE OF THE RESTAURANTS HERE IN NOLA WITH THE BIGGEST RAT INFESTATION EVER..YOUR LUCKY IF YOU DON'T GET SICK FROM THE FOOD THEY CHARGE ALL THAT MONEY FOR

  • @NoahEats
    @NoahEats Před rokem +1

    The background music was to fancy! Glad to had the Turtle Soup, we don't have that option often. I'm not sure if I would have ordered it.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +1

      Yeah, the turtle soup can sound a bit intimidating, but it's actually a pretty good flavor that wouldn't turn most people away if they just gave it a try. I liked it! I think it's good to be a bit adventurous with eating new things especially while traveling.

  • @oqtavio
    @oqtavio Před rokem +2

    Didn't know turtle was still eaten in the US. My grandma (in Mexico) has a very old cookbook that was given to customers in the first supermarket in her hometown. It does have a Turtle Soup recipe but she says that even then it was consider a rare ingredient. I did try turtle soup in China and it was really good.

    • @haydencrain8463
      @haydencrain8463 Před rokem +2

      There’s another restaurant in New Orlean’s called Brennon’s that serves a turtle soup as well!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem +1

      I was surprised as well, but I guess turtle is much more common in the area. I think the type of turtle may have actually changed over the years though. I'm happy I tried it. It was a satisfying dish!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      @@haydencrain8463 I saw that. If I had more time I would've gone to Brennan's. I really wanted to try their bananas foster.

  • @FeinDining
    @FeinDining Před rokem +1

    It would be fun to order the turtle soup and then eat it really, really slowly 😁

  • @KEMET1971
    @KEMET1971 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You must be using a very substantial tripod in the closing narration because quite a few people's attention is drawn to what you are doing. BTW, I can't fathom how you find the time to respond to, at least from what I can see, every single comment on your videos; you do an astounding job.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Yeah, with my tripod, camera, and microphone setup, I definitely stood out. If this were NYC, people are generally more used to stuff like that, but I didn't mind. Yes, I always try to respond to everyone. Sometimes, I could miss someone, but if a person took the time to watch one of my videos and write to me, I feel like it's only fair to give a reply.

  • @user-fz5zn3pi8n
    @user-fz5zn3pi8n Před 11 měsíci +2

    John just retired last week

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 11 měsíci +1

      His retirement is well deserved! Out of all the restaurants I've been to he was one of the most memorable waiters that I've ever met. He really made my lunch special.

  • @beautyofjammukashmir3563

    🇺🇸🇺🇸💕💕💕

  • @erikak3328
    @erikak3328 Před 4 měsíci +1

    im surprised the plates came out not wiped on rim or soup cup ~ pretty sloppy for an elegant restaurant

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 4 měsíci

      I know what you mean, but I think the somewhat messy rim probably happened during the journey of the plates to my table.

  • @winstonsmith6166
    @winstonsmith6166 Před měsícem +1

    Like many things these days, Galatorie's is NOT what it used to be. In the 70's and 80's, I ate here with my family at least 30 times and I am likely undercounting. In the last 5 years, I have been back twice. The food is not even close to what it once was.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před měsícem

      I'm sorry to hear that.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před měsícem

      I'm sorry to hear that.

  • @therelaxationstation5258

    You would think you are in France.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      It definitely has some French vibes to it!

    • @actors504
      @actors504 Před rokem

      THEY HAVE THE BIGGEST RAT INFESTATION AT THIS RESTAURANT IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THEY PREPAER THE FOOD, DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE SO CALLED UPSCALENESS BECAUSE WHAT IS BEHIND THE SCENES IS GROTESQUE

  • @therelaxationstation5258

    Turtle soup ? 🤬

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před rokem

      It was very tasty and a dish one doesn't see too often outside of New Orleans.

  • @ellisanderson842
    @ellisanderson842 Před rokem

    This guy gives me Dahmer vibes

  • @leeeakin936
    @leeeakin936 Před 2 měsíci

    “Class and elegance”?
    You didn’t live up to it, and you don’t even pronounce its name correctly. Imagine how much you’d have enjoyed it if you matched its elegance.

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk Před 3 měsíci

    I'm surprised they let you in there looking like that.🥱

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Před 3 měsíci

      Jackets are only required for dinner.