Golden french rolls filled with a creamy cheese sauce with gulf. Been going to cafe maspero for years and always get the red beans and rice and muffaletta. Cafe maspero was recently featured on fox 8 news for our famous muffeletta. Cafe maspero was one of the first, and still is one of the most enjoyed and recognized restaurants in the french quarter. See more ideas about new orleans, new orleans louisiana and new orleans. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The present structure was allegedly built between 1795 and 1810. The original pierre masperos is a favorite local cajun restaurant in the. Weve been serving traditional new orleans sandwiches, seafood, and cajun and creole classics for over 40 years to locals and travelers alike. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world.
Always loved this place been coming here since early 90s great people, excellent food never been disappointed jason m. Cafe maspero in new orleans cafe maspero 601 decatur st. For more information and updates about how new orleans is addressing the covid19 outbreak including restaurants that are currently open for takeout and delivery please visit our homepage read more. Established in 1971, it originally occupied the historic old slave exchange.
A favorite local restaurant and a piece of new orleans history the original pierre masperos is a local cajun restaurant located right in the. Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of cajun creole restaurant has delectable food and friendly staff. New orleans restaurants french quarter dining creole and. Louis street in the heart of new orleanss historic district lies the omni royal orleans hotel. Maspero s exchange, also known as maspero s coffee house and now called the original pierre maspero s, is located at 440 chartres street, on the corner of st. Hectic yet charming, cafe du monde is open round the clock, and is busy at all hours. In his book soul by soul, harvard historian walter johnson. The building is one of the oldest in the french quarter, having been erected in 1788 by don juan paillet. Masperos coffee house and the battle of new orleans. I remember many fine sandwiches there always paired with excellent service. States, also charts, maps and books relating to geography. Although red beans and rice were basically good the muffaletta was horrible. The muffuletta is beyond decent and the french onion soup is worth a try.
Cafe maspero will now be owned by creole cuisine restaurnat concepts, but the new owners promise the menu wont change. If vampires existed in our modern age, it would be easy to imagine them in new orleans, creeping from the shadows of the crypts in the st. The original 1788 house at this address was destroyed in the 1794 fire. The ham and salami hand been pan fried and was chewy and greasy. The food is decent and the menu is extensive, making it a good spot if youre with a group andor having a hard time deciding what you want. Cafe, 7801 panola st offers in the best selling hotels book. A thinly sliced, generous portion of ovenwarmed corned beef. Go ahead and bring your rug rats with you this restaurant has kidfriendly food and seating. They are known for having outrageously cheap, piledhigh louisiana. I will go back every trip to new orleans from now on. Looking for a world famous french quarter restaurant. In the crescent city, beauty and darkness go hand in hand and history steps forward to make itself known in the present day. A common walking tour usually includes a bite of food at a jazz cafe. Masperos founder passes french quarter block by block.
Of all the historic sites in new orleans, none have witnessed more drama than the old exchange coffee house known as the original pierre maspero s slave exchange. If you have a hankering for something extra tasty, sample the menu at new orleans cafe maspero. Not only a restaurant, masperos is a living part of the history of this city. Cafe maspero, after four decades with same family, has new owners. If its classic new orleans fare you are looking for with a price that wont blow your travel budget, this is the place for you. Original pierre masperos, french quarter, new orleans. Cafe maspero french quarter block by block history. A favorite local restaurant and a piece of new orleans history. The original pierre masperos is a favorite local cajun restaurant in the french quarter for casual dining in a historic atmosphere offering original cuisine in a comfortable new orleans landmark property. For more information and updates about how new orleans is addressing the covid19 outbreak including restaurants that are currently open for takeout. Of all the historic sites in new orleans, none have witnessed more drama than the old exchange coffee house known as the original pierre masperos slave.
Cafe maspero, after four decades with same family, has new. Find cafe maspero in new orleans with address, phone number from yahoo us local. The original pierre maspero offers classic new orleans cajun fare, without the crazy bourbon street lines. Baking cookbook of the month cooking from x cookbook 4 august 2019 cookbook of.
The restaurant was also one of the first places in new orleans to feature vegan items on its menu. Meaty sandwiches, piled high seafood platters, and signature new orleans cajun cooking bring in a diverse mix of patrons ranging from across the world to new orleanians right in our backyard. Two panfried crab cakes made with louisiana blue crab, onions, peppers and seasoning topped with our tangy housemade sauce served with mirliton slaw. Read more for details about our entrees, platters, and appetizers. Serving traditional new orleans sandwiches, seafood, and cajun and creole classics for over 40 years to locals. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. The grand dame of cafe au lait and beignets needs no introduction ever since it has opened in 1862, so lets just say no visit to new orleans would be complete without getting powdered sugar all over yourself. In that year don juan paillet purchased the present site from don nerciso alva. With this restaurants wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening. Louis cemetery or prowling for victims in the unlit alleys of the french quarter. Since 1971 cafe maspero has been known by locals as a staple for hearty sandwiches and local favorites.
Masperos founder passes once upon a time cafe maspero was one of most locals favorite places both in its original location on chartres, and then its decatur street location. I have on my to try list of restaurants cafe maspero on decatur. Eating cheap and well in the new orleans french quarter. Established in 1971, it originally occupied the historic old slave exchange building which dates back to 1788. Judges, generals, soldiers, merchants, and planters met to carry on commercial transactions, and the gay buccaneers of the baratara. A creamy blend of spinach and artichokes, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and served with toast points. Clover grill 900 bourbon st, new orleans, louisiana 70116 rated 4. Chefs work their magic daily creating favorites like fettucine corn maquechoux and blackened redfish you are sure to love. See what greg adeline, wvues newest anchor, has to say about it. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. Cafe maspero has been one the french quarters tastier landmarks for over 40 years. But while browsing, i found a website for a restaurant called pierre masperos on chartes. The unmonumental history of new orleans via nola vie. If youre looking for good food at a reasonable price in the quarter, this place cant be beat.
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