On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 18:07:01 -0800, Michael Sierchio
> wrote:

>RL wrote:
>> I will be in New Orleans for about a week toward the end of November,
>> and would be grateful for recommendations of restaurants, sandwich
>> shops and cafes.
>>
>> I am particularly interested in homey, informal, authentic places that
>> cater primarily to local residents, rather than high-end, touristy
>> restaurants.
>
>Mandina's!

Damn! You beat me to it!