gwailo

>>>Mosca's is on the West Bank of the River several miles past the Huey P. Long Bridge. On a map you will want to look for Hwy90, and Avondale or Boutte. Yes you can take a cab. It is really not very far and TOTALLY worth the trouble. Mosca's is typical old time New Orleans, and it's "fun" but if you are looking for one of those "meals of your life" experiences, you'll be disappointed. And I'd recommend a limo rather than a cab, depending on the number of people. In the "other direction" (opposite direction of Mosca's) many people like Sal & Judy's for Italian (in Lacombe). It hasn't been around, but the owner came from Sicily, and there are customers who have come the same night of the week every week since it has opened.

If you want to try something uniquely "neighborhood" - the Clancy's suggestion was a good idea; I personally think Upperline isn't worth all the hype. My favorite uptown is Ciro's Cote de Sud - intimate, great "South Med" cuisine, reasonably priced, personal service. I love the mussels there. I guess the Commander's brunch is more than OK, certainly better than the choices in the Quarter which I consider to be largely places where they've figured out a dozen ways to serve hollandaise at $36 a pop. The Commander's patio is lovely if it's a nice day, and you can do the "quick cemetary thing" across the street as long as you are there.