The holidays brought a visit from one of my best friends Kristen. Kristen and I have been friends since high school. Since Kristen now lives in NYC, we usually celebrate her visit by dining at one of New Orlean’s fabulous restaurants. This visit Kristen, Kristen’s mom, my mom, and I went to John Besh’s restaurant Lüke which is a fusion of German and French Old World cooking.
Me & Kristen
My mom, Kristen’s mom (Mrs. Jan)
Kristen and I started by sharing a dozen of raw oysters. In the South, you either love oysters or hate oysters. Kristen and I both happen to love them! Another reason to love oysters beside the flavor? The nutritional benefits… oysters are low fat, low calorie and high protein while rich in vitamins A, B, C, and D, iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus.
For my main course, I ordered the jumbo Louisiana shrimp “en cocotte”( aka shrimp and grits). When I’m eating out in New Orleans, I usually order some form of seafood. Shrimp, like oysters, are low fat, low calorie, and high protein. Shrimp are also an excellent source of selenium and a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B12, cardio-protective omega-3 fatty acids, iron, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, copper, and magnesium.
Everything was delicious! I had such a great weekend hanging out and catching up with Kristen!
Did you eat out over the holidays?
What is your favorite type(s) of restaurant?
Kasey
that meal looks amazing! beautiful pictures too!
fav type of restaurant..something that has everything..like the cheesecake factory
That Louisiana Shrimp dish looks delicious! I love fusion restaurants like that! Your blog is very enlightening, I can’t wait to read more!
It’s so nice to catch up with good friends over good food!
I have never had oysters, but I think I’m ready to try one.
I love going out for sushi.
My favorite place is Zea’s we ate their on Wednesday the day before Christmas Eve with my work, my favorite dish is the grilled chicken with the Thai sauce on the side with thai snap beans and the corn grits. They also have a great Mediterranean hummus appetizer!!
Looks great can’t wait to use our gift certificate there!! Thanks Kas & Cory!!!
Have you eaten at August? It is to die for!
Jenna- No I haven’t but I hear it is amazing!