The Green Goddess

[MikeHartnett]

Thought I should get the thread going upon reading this:

http://chefcdb.livejournal.com/21834.html

If you haven't heard much about this, continue reading his older posts. Vegetarian-leaning, tasting menus, creative drinks (alcoholic and non-, I believe), and cooks serving as waiters.

I, for one, am excited.

[saturnbar]

You're excited, can I tell how much I am looking forward to another dining option in the upper quarter, or what I like to think of as the wasteland. I am really curious to see what he comes up with, especially because I have a hard time reconciling his plans with the physical limitations of the location. Believe me, I wish him well, for selfish reasons as much as anything. I am like the girl out front of Mervyn's at 6:00 a.m. canting, "Open, open." ch

[MikeHartnett]

The idea really reminds me a lot of Schwa in Chicago, with the cooks serving high-quality food in a limited, low-key setting.

[syoung68]

Chris is a fantastic creative chef and this venue is PERFECT for him. I can't wait.

[TAPrice]

Chris is a fantastic creative chef and this venue is PERFECT for him. I can't wait.

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Chris told me last week that they're still waiting on the health inspector. Hopefully is will all be legit soon and he can open the doors.

[MikeHartnett]

Check out his blog: chefcdb.livejournal.com

The Green Goddess opens tomorrow night (Thursday the 21st).

And the menu looks fantastic.

[saturnbar]

Had lunch there today. Tried the Cuban Luau Sandwich, it was awesome. They have a website now, www.greengoddessnola.com. The Quarter really needed something like this, casual dinning, yet offering quaity innovative food, not cooked by a fry cook. They had a few speicals up as well, including a creole tomato and shrimp salad thing that sounded good. If anyone is in the mood, I work a adjacent to exchange alley and would up for lunch there anytime, just shoot me a pm. ch

[saturnbar]

Had the "Big Cactus" Chilaquiles today, completely out of sight. Also, the place was full, which is also great news. ch