Apolline - Uptown - New Orleans, LA

Rose Lemonade

 

Cinnamon Bacon

 

Crispy Confit Chicken & French Toast

 

Grilled Hanger Steak

 

 

 

Service was spotty (and it was pretty empty) and the food, besides the cinnamon bacon, was less than stellar. There are definitely better Brunch options.

 

 

Apolline
4729 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 894-8881
www.apollinerestaurant.com

Squeal Bar-B-Q - Uptown - New Orleans, LA

If you say BBQ, I say I'm in!

I was quite excited to come and seeing the smoker outside made that feeling even stronger. My experience though, did not reflect that. Service was slow and unorganized like it was a restaurant that had just opened and they were working out the kinks. However, to my knowledge this place has been around for quite some time, so it just was not acceptable.

One good thing I can say is that they did try to be nice and make up for it. We were undecided on the sides and the server suggested we get the Corn Maque Choux. We didn't know what it was so he gave it to us free so we could try.

Despite the smoker outside, the food did not live up to the expectation. It was mostly room temperature food that I wished they would have at least gave it more time to heat up. I rather fresh food but if you are going to reheat at least make it hot, especially the Roasted Corn & Cheese Grits (which we were mistakenly given), and the Bacon & Jalepeno Mac N' Cheese.

The Cole Slaw had the right temperature, it was not bad but just wasn't that great.

The same goes for the BBQ Pork Tacos. It wasn't bad but the tortillas were stale/over toasted and took away from the taste.

Regardless of all of that was eaten, the Ribs is what really determines the experience. The were moist and actually smoked and well prepared, but were not hot and which made it disappointing.

Although service needs a lot of work and the food could have been a lot better, since I went, they have updated their menu, so it may be worth another try.

Squeal Bar-B-Q

8400 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 302-7370

www.squeal-nola.com

Sukho Thai - Uptown - New Orleans, LA

I previously visited the other Sukho Thai location in the Marigny (you can see my review here) and since I enjoyed it so much, I decided to go back but visit the Uptown this time.

This location has a much better aesthetic. It looks a lot newer and is a far more beautiful, zen space.

I thought that food at the other location was slightly better though. The only thing we order that we also ordered the last time was the Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice which failed in comparison.

I ordered the Pineapple Seafood Curry. I like the Jamaican preparation of curry and not so much the Asian version, so I was surprised that when I went out on a limb and ordered this, I really like it. I was very happy with my choice and definitely would order it again.

My fiance ordered the Drunken Noodles. We are typically Pad Thai people, but he said he may like this better. Either way, both are good choices.

Having experienced both locations, I probably would go back to the Marigny.


Sukho Thai
4519 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6471
www.sukhothai-nola.com

The Company Burger - Uptown - New Orleans, LA

Right off the bar, what I liked about Company Burger is that they have their own parking lot (no searching for parking yay!!!).

Decor-wise, it is pretty similar to most "gourmet" burger chains. The inside of the restaurant was nice, but it was a beautiful day out so I sat outside (besides, I get better lighting for my food pics). It is counter service, so as you enter, they have menus at the door. Once you decide what to eat, place your order, wait to be called and then sit and eat.

The options are pretty limited (4 burgers, a hot dog and grilled cheese) but they all sound good. Burgers are a dime a dozen but making you own pickles, mayo and fresh baked bread daily, it is far more appealing. My fiancé AKA Burger Boy had their namesake Company Burger with a fried egg and bacon thrown on top. He loved it but what can I say, he loves burger!

He paired the burger with the Onion Rings. They were good sized rings with a very light, flaky batter.

I never had a Lamb Burger, so I decided to try it. The size was good and it came with Feta, house basil mayonnaise, red onions, and chili mint glaze. On paper it sounded delicious but it had too much sauce and then started to make my bread soggy and I do not like soggy bread. I didn't enjoy it as much as I felt I should have but I am thinking it I ask for less sauce next time, I will be able to enjoy it a little bit more.

I had my burger with the Sweet Potato Fries. They were tasty.

Company Burger
4600 Freret St New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 267-0320
www.thecompanyburger.com

The Flaming Torch - Uptown - New Orleans, LA

The Flaming Torch is a casually elegant restaurant located just steps from historic Magazine Street that serves a nice selection of French inspired dishes.

My boyfriend and I made reservations at the restaurant for a early date night dinner. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted by a nice gentleman who was also our server. Upon seating us, we were presented with the drink menu. While looking over the wine list, I noted that there were a few bottles that were reasonably priced. I will admit I have drank an entire bottle of wine by myself but since my boyfriend isn't one for wine (and I didn't want to get drunk at a restaurant), I opted with just a glass of Merlot. With French cuisine, you may not be looking to pair with beer, but that is an option.

Our very attentive server went over all the specials with us and hyped the French Onion Soup they are famous for so I decided to give it a try. It was divine but way too cheesy. The cheese was clumping and could have become a choking hazard if I was not careful but by eating around some of the cheese, I was able to enjoy it.

For my main course, I had the Scallops with Chimichurri Sauce and Corn Hash. The scallops were perfectly pan seared and when paired with the sauce and hash it was a heavenly dish I could eat over and over again.

My boyfriend had Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. He ordered it medium but it was actually cooked medium well. Despite that the meat was still tender and juicy. He loved it and talked about wanting to come back.

Although not on the menu, they have dessert options. My boyfriend is obsessed with Bread Pudding so we shared one. He thoroughly enjoyed it but since it is not a dessert I love I found the sauce to be the main draw of the dessert. It was a decent bread pudding.

I may have gone at a great or bad time (depending on how you see it), because the place was empty but as a result the I found the service and atmosphere were excellent. It was a bit pricey but the food was fantastic so money ain't a thang.


The Flaming Torch

737 Octavia St New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 895-0900 www.flamingtorchnola.com