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Never had a Muff at the Napolean House as their is no need, Central Grocery is simply the best. When I think of the Napolean House I think of Pimm's Cups.
And NO, you do not heat up a Muffaletta. I can't stand them hot..and light on the olive salad..it can be overpowering. I guess it is all a matter of opinion.
Mike
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Mike, I was born & raised in N.O. Recall you stating that you were originally from some other part of the U.S. Yes, cold is the common traditional, but many love it warmed up - you simply can't go wrong either way!
Central USED to be the best many years ago. That's what the tourists are sold on and still believe as truth, but this sadly doesn't hold up today. Was there 6 months ago. While you're in that long line, look up at the ceiling. Notice the peeling paint and neglect of the place. That almost made us walk out, but I ignored this and got some muffs anyway.
Notice how the muffs are not stuffed (about half the meat they used to be) and about a TEASPOON of olive salad! It was mostly bread (VERY dry), not much meat, a little chesse, and very little olive salad.
I love muffs both hot and cold as long as they don't cut corners. Central is a tourist cash cow and operates on the cheap. Was disappointed in our last experience, so that will be our last time there unless they put some money in the place and get generous again with the fillings.
I like the way the cheese and meat melt together when heated. Love em' cold too. Also love dem stuffed artichokes - they're great heated too (huge artichoke stuffed with parmasian cheese combined with Italian breadcrumbs & seasonings, olive oil, and artichoke hearts at the bottom center. [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]
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Well, I am 35. I have lived in New Orleans for half of my life. I can cook gumbo better than 99.9% of the locals..actually, I have been tolf by locals that my gumbo was the best they have ever had.
You know, I haven't been to Central in a year. So, you may be right. Still, I like 'em cold with just enough olive salad....
You can get a kick ass Muff at F&J's too...or a million otha places.
Still, the Central was my first!!
Good cheese plate at the Napolean House.
MIke
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Its all in the roux Mike, its all in the roux! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Cooking is a sport down there. I find it relaxing and naturally love to cook being raised around a prominent N.O. restaurant family. My first words were "da-da" and "po-boy".
New Orleans is such a hotbed for food you can literally get better than average sandwiches fresh to go at the Danny & Clydes gas station while getting super unleaded. And a lot for the $$$ too.
Go to WWL-TV website and look at the Katrina photos. We're heartbroken to see Bruning's & Sid-Mars completely gone. Sid Mar's has been there a very long time. I remember Bruning's had to move next door when their building got storm damage some years back. Bruning's was right on the lake, now all remains is wood pilings. [img]/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img] Both of these were multi-generational family run legendary spots for stellar seafood.
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Never had a Muff at the Napolean House as their is no need, Central Grocery is simply the best. When I think of the Napolean House I think of Pimm's Cups.
And NO, you do not heat up a Muffaletta. I can't stand them hot..and light on the olive salad..it can be overpowering. I guess it is all a matter of opinion.
Mike
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Mike, I was born & raised in N.O. Recall you stating that you were originally from some other part of the U.S. Yes, cold is the common traditional, but many love it warmed up - you simply can't go wrong either way!
Central USED to be the best many years ago. That's what the tourists are sold on and still believe as truth, but this sadly doesn't hold up today. Was there 6 months ago. While you're in that long line, look up at the ceiling. Notice the peeling paint and neglect of the place. That almost made us walk out, but I ignored this and got some muffs anyway.
Notice how the muffs are not stuffed (about half the meat they used to be) and about a TEASPOON of olive salad! It was mostly bread (VERY dry), not much meat, a little chesse, and very little olive salad.
I love muffs both hot and cold as long as they don't cut corners. Central is a tourist cash cow and operates on the cheap. Was disappointed in our last experience, so that will be our last time there unless they put some money in the place and get generous again with the fillings.
I like the way the cheese and meat melt together when heated. Love em' cold too. Also love dem stuffed artichokes - they're great heated too (huge artichoke stuffed with parmasian cheese combined with Italian breadcrumbs & seasonings, olive oil, and artichoke hearts at the bottom center. [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]
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Well, I am 35. I have lived in New Orleans for half of my life. I can cook gumbo better than 99.9% of the locals..actually, I have been tolf by locals that my gumbo was the best they have ever had.
You know, I haven't been to Central in a year. So, you may be right. Still, I like 'em cold with just enough olive salad....
You can get a kick ass Muff at F&J's too...or a million otha places.
Still, the Central was my first!!
Good cheese plate at the Napolean House.
MIke
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Its all in the roux Mike, its all in the roux! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Cooking is a sport down there. I find it relaxing and naturally love to cook being raised around a prominent N.O. restaurant family. My first words were "da-da" and "po-boy".
New Orleans is such a hotbed for food you can literally get better than average sandwiches fresh to go at the Danny & Clydes gas station while getting super unleaded. And a lot for the $$$ too.
Go to WWL-TV website and look at the Katrina photos. We're heartbroken to see Bruning's & Sid-Mars completely gone. Sid Mar's has been there a very long time. I remember Bruning's had to move next door when their building got storm damage some years back. Bruning's was right on the lake, now all remains is wood pilings. [img]/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img] Both of these were multi-generational family run legendary spots for stellar seafood.
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