Just minutes from the crescent city, parallel to the mighty Mississippi River, is another world... a place of history and knowledge, mighty plantations, mansions, and heartbreaking slave cabins. Tear yourself away from New Orleans for a day or two. Don't worry... you won't be far away.
Traveling on down the Great River Road, it seems like you can “feel” Oak Alley Plantation before you even see it. It is just one of those places that, despite any information or other facts to invoke such a reaction, you “know” will be fantastic.
The Oak Alley Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, and once you dine here, you will not be able to get near Oak Alley without stopping in for a bite!
The daily specials are tantalizing, as well as creatively inspired. It definitely calls for a repeat visit, just to see what new items will tempt even the most discernible diner.
The red beans and rice with smoked sausage is absolutely delicious, but has stiff competition from the po boys. As I eyed the dishes delivered to other tables, and smelled the delicious aromas from the kitchen, I began to wonder if I could possibly fit in dessert.
I somehow found the strength.
I am still having dreams about the chocolate pecan pie. However, the praline cheesecake also deserves an honorable mention. I swear, I would hop in my car and drive 500 miles just to eat dessert.
But that would be a shame, right? I dare not go so far and not have a steaming bowl of gumbo! And yum... what about the catfish? I can see this may turn into an obsession.