modern food in NOLA ?

[blais]

looking for a suggestion. Most creative modern food in NOLA for a dinner tomorrow night ?

[docsconz]

Try MiLa in the Pere Marquette Hotel.

Edited June 28, 2009 by docsconz (log)

[KatieLoeb]

Chef:

I've had a lovely dinner at August, but if you haven't been, I'd check out Cochon. Perhaps not "modern" by the regular definition, but certainly an interesting and updated take on house made charcuterie. It would be my Death Row meal request for sure.

[Dave the Cook]

Residents will know better, but I don't think there are any expressly modern restaurants in New Orleans along the lines of Alinea or even McCrady's.

Having said that, I agree with Doc -- MiLa is where you want to go. My report is here. Modern thinking and execution, if not necessarily an ultra-modern menu.

[MikeHartnett]

From a resident- MiLa or Stella! are your best bets... Neither is going to push your boundaries by being ultra-modern, but they're both interesting combinations of relatively modern technique with southern (MiLa) or classical/asian (Stella!) ideas. New Orleans holds on tight to tradition, so I wouldn't expect to be surprised by technique as much as flavor.

[philadining]

Sorry, missed your time deadline, but I'd have also suggested Green Goddess. No foams or gels, but I think they have a very modern approach, taking inspiration from diverse cuisines while still embracing local ingredients and style.

Where'd you end up going?