Exotic woods undulate in a basket weave snuggled around a large centered “E,” for the showman chef himself, of course. Showmanship aside, very little of New Orleans appears in the menu line-up. "Louisiana"-fried oysters sported a mushy coating and the oddly bitter taste of raw shallot on a heavily over-fussed plate with three sauces. The wine list is a work in progress, Reds are served way too warm, however, so ask to have your bottle slightly cooled.
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