Pursuit Of ExcellenceFrom A Past Issue Of
The New Orleans Menu Daily

Originally published November 1, 2007

Ten Best Restaurants For Eggs, And Their Best Egg Dishes

1. Brennan's. 417 Royal, 525-9711. Eggs Shannon (poached eggs atop fried trout with creamed spinach and hollandaise).

2. Arnaud’s. 813  Bienville. 523-5433. Eggs Leftus, three poached eggs with three different sauces. Not on the menu anymore, but they'll do it if you ask. This is just at Sunday brunch, by the way.

3. Commander's Palace. 1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221. They've become very creative with eggs over there again, and have something new almost every week, in addition to the familiar classics.

4. Peppermill
. 3524 Severn Ave., 455-2266. Eggs Baptiste Collette (shrimp and seafood sauce).

5. Bourbon House. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Tasso eggs Benedict.

6. Andrea's. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Frittata with crabmeat, asparagus, and mushrooms (you must ask for this, but they'll be happy to make it).

7. Windsor Court Grill Room. 300 Gravier, 522-1994. Eggs Windsor Court (with mushrooms, smoked salmon, and caviar).

8. Bluebird Cafe. 3625 Prytania, 895-7166. Huevos rancheros.

9. Petunia's 817 St. Louis, 522-6440. Omelettes in general.

10. Begue's. 300 Bourbon, 553-2278. Eggs with lump crabmeat and lobster sauce.


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