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    Suis Generis

    4.0 (126 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Chili limeade
    John B.

    The concept is that they change their menu every week with something new and seasonal. Kind of hard to write a review in the sense that anyone reading this will not be able to order what I ordered. The drinks I think are more consistent week to week, and if their chili limeade is any indication, are strongly flavored; that must be the spiciest cold beverage I've ever had. What I ate was intriguing: a fairly conventional but delicious salad with feta and toasted almonds, followed by a main dish of gnocchi with ponzu and some Asian vegetables, the sort of fusion cuisine I occasionally try on my own but rarely pull off so convincingly. That menu they're always changing is pretty small, but invariably has one vegan entree. They also release the menu online, so you can peruse it; I've checked quite a few times. Occasionally, I decide not to go because what they're offering isn't to my taste. Other times, I think it looks appealing but it's gone before I can make it in. They are open at fairly limited times. It's a small and very Bywater-infused atmosphere, with tattoos all around and an old wooden vibe. For some reason there seemed to be only one person really waiting tables and it was not a fast service experience. This strikes me as a place you wouldn't come for a quick meal anyway. It's better to enjoy it slowly over conversation while marveling at whatever creativity emerges from the kitchen.

    The most amazing cheescake
    Marisa M.

    Top 5 restaraunts ive been to all time. This place is amazing. Its in Bywater in the more residential part so a bit hidden. We thought it was closed when we got there because of the dark iron doors. When we walked in the bartender/ waitress greeted us and we sat down. Atmoshpere is like a hipster voodoo cafe. Low lights and cool paintings and a bit of a mystery magic chill vibe. Very local it seems. And open late to 1am. Get the peach cocktail. It's so simple yet is one of the best cocktails I ever had. So smooth, clean and just the right amount of sweetness. The menu changes every Friday. Though I assume some dishes repeat themselves. We had the meat and cheese platter. It was all very good, with french bread and pita. And some type of spread that I never tasted before. It was very very good. Then we ordered the confluence of amur. It has a lobster tail, scallop and duck on a stick. Everything was cooked to perfection. And the potatoe salad that it came with was delicious as well. All the flavors worked together. The sides and garnishes where just as good as the fish and meat. It was amazing. Those dishes reminded me of Barcelona actually, with the meat cheeses fish and olive oils. Everything so fresh and delicious. Then desert blew our minds. Gwens cheescake was the best we ever had. It was dense, light and flaky and not to sweet. Very creamy and delicious. It had a very moist graham cracker bottom. We also had the choclate ganache desert. Which was some sort of corn bread brownie with date marmalade and chocolate ganache. I never had anything like it. It was so moist and the flavors were great. I would come back in a heart beat. Wish I lived here just for this restaraunt. Its truly one of a kind. And im surprised I dont think food network or a station like that has highlighted them. They really should be recognized more.

    Amberjack, carnitas tacos
    keith p.

    It took us forever to visit for taco Thursday as we've been going for the unusual weekly menu for a few years but so glad we went. Excellent amberjack tacos, taco salad and chicken carnitas. Definitely going back.

    Island Cooler. I'd like to point out that this was ordered by my boyfriend and not me.
    Joi B.

    One of the cool things about Suis Generis is that because the menu changes on the regular, I get to update my reviews on the regular! I had dinner here on Friday night and there were two vegetarian options: a house-made gorgonzola ricotta baked pumpkin seed ravioli with asiago-parmesean cream sauce & asparagus AND a Burmese noodle bowl with organic baby bok choi, bamboo shoots & miso-ginger broth. I went for the latter because although the former piqued my interest (and my love for all things pumpkin seed), I figured it would be overkill with the "Fabulous Mezze Plate" (doesn't that sound like something I'd write on my own? But it's their words, not mine) that I also ordered. So much cheese, y'know? While one might think you can't have too much of a good thing, well that one wouldn't be me because you sure as hell can have too much of a good thing when it comes to foods that are rich and decadent. A note on the mezze plate: It is, indeed, fabulous. It, too, changes so while I can go on about how that double-aged Beemster X-O North Holland Gouda got my taste buds in the throes of passion, you may not get that on your Fabulous Mezze Plate next week. You can trust the fine folks at Suis Generis to pick out other excellent cheeses, however. I'm sure of it. A note on the Burmese Noodle Bowl: It's damn delicious. So, if they have noodle bowls on future menus, go for it. There was a ton of ginger in there. Seriously, at least a 3 inch fat root chopped up. I ate it all. I love ginger. A note on Suis Generis' plates and glasses: they make me feel like I'm at a party happening in the late 60s or early 70s. I expect fondue to be served at any minute. I love Suis Generis for the food, but I also just love the atmosphere. I love how at night they dim the lights and throw on the fake fire places and disco balls so that you feel like you're in the super cool rec room of some hip teenager circa 1970. It's intimate enough to be perfect for a date and friendly enough so that you can easily come in and eat alone. 5 stars! And read my earlier review about their Bellinis...

    Shakshuka
    Kelsie C.

    This place is a total gem! I came here for brunch this weekend and really enjoyed my meal. The atmosphere is casual, cool, and quirky. The server didn't come out to greet/seat us right away so I took that time to really look around the space. I love that the ceiling is made of solo cups! My dining companion and I started off with some $5 mimosas. They were quite small, but I let it slide because of the on point champagne to OJ ratio. We ordered the shakshuka and the pork breakfast tacos. I loved every single bite of my shakshuka! It was absolutely spot on. Spicy, savory, and tangy. I know I'll have a difficult time ever ordering something else. I also really liked the breakfast tacos, the type of cheese they put on top really made it. After seeing that Suis Generis makes their own bloody mary mix from scratch, I knew I just HAD to try it. It was truly one of the best bloody mary's I've ever had! Lots of horseradish, garlic, and pickled things. Just how I like it. The only minor negative thing I can really say about my experience is that the service was a little awkward. But whatever, we all have our off days. After looking at their constantly changing dinner menu I know I'll definitely be back, and soon!

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    Creative food really well done. As a local, I love that the menu is always changing. Love sitting streetside in the Bywater.

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    Excellent place. Food always amazing. Menu sounds fancy but it's really a down to earth place anyone can enjoy.

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    Deliciousness! Garden to table freshness with smokey flavors, grilled, juicy. Sample and share.

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    Delicious with a hard working, caring cook. Menu changes every week, so I'm only gonna say what my wife and I had was really good. Do try.

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    I've had this spot on my list for a long time, ever since hearing about it in a Simon Majumdar…read morepodcast (we're talking years ago). This beautiful bar is located in the swanky Hotel Peter and Paul hotel, located in the Marigny neighborhood. It's also attached to an equally stunning restaurant that's perfect for blog or instagram photos. Our bartender offered great conversation and gave good recommendations and descriptions of the various cocktails. I had the Sonnet to my Wife, made with mezcal, St. Germaine, aperol, and lemon. Tart and mildly smoky. I also had the Adding machine, made with tequila, guava, velvet falernum, pomegranate, and lime. A little sweet, a little spicy with a complex flavor profile. I enjoyed both drinks. If not for my husband, I would have stayed for at least a few hours trying the whole menu. So many beautiful cocktails to choose from. They have beer and wine as well, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice. You can get those anywhere. They also have breakfast with eggs, sausage, omelettes, pancakes. Dinner with savory little numbers like smoked bone marrow and braised short ribs with smoked gouda polenta. Salads, grilled quid, pork chops, scallops, various veggies (crispy brussels sprouts, caramelized leeks, charrted broccolini, roasted mushrooms). I would gladly return for some of these delicious selections.

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    My view of the kitchen for my entire brunch.

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    4.4(21 reviews)
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    Fun place to grab food with a group, so you can try a little bit of everything! Menu is diverse and…read morefull of flavor profiles you won't usually see! Great wine list as well, especially if you are a fan of natural wines!

    I need to start this review with a declaration: Bar Brine's Buffalo tofu wraps are some of the best…read morethings I've ever eaten in this city, possibly the best Buffalo tofu I've ever had (it's one of my favorite things to eat, so this is serious)! Four delicate leaves of butter lettuce with a creamy dressing embrace tiny succulent squares of perfectly fried tofu smothered in Buffalo sauce. It's divine and you should order these no matter what. The other remarkable attribute of Bar Brine is the service. We had the sweetest waitress and she was totally understanding when my friend sent her frozen drink back because it was more strong than sweet (she's a bit of a wimp oh well). She was also very attentive and helpful with the menu. I love Sneaky Pickle, when during the day there's plenty of vegan lunch options and a bright, sunny dining room. At night, Bar Brine turns sultry, boozy and edgy/romantic. Perfect for a date or group of friends (though admittedly the acoustics reminded me of when it was Maurepas years ago and how loud it was in there). My friend and I couldn't stop going on about the Buffalo tofu and naturally were excited for the main course, grilled trumpet mushrooms over grits. Unfortunately, this is nowhere in the league of the tofu dish and it may be because I don't love rubbery textures, but I found it bland. The grits are coarse and not too flavorful either. Salt helped but I can't recommend this entree. I'll definitely return for doubles on the Buffalo tofu and hopefully will try the tempeh reuben or cauliflower vegan options next time. Also cool because your vegan-dubious friends can order meaty fare here if they don't trust and believe that the Buffalo tofu ranks up there with the best things you'll eat in this town.

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    Tons of space

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    4.5(283 reviews)
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    Excited to get to try this cool little bar and restaurant which has named one of the best 50 bars…read morein world. Reservations fill up months in advance, so we were very grateful to get one. Charming patio, and beautiful intimate interior with just 4 seats at the gorgeous bar and about 6 small tables inside. The cocktail menu is seasonal, and this spring, many were tea infused. I had the Columbina with gin, jasmine tea pear verdita, boomsma and lemon, and my husband had the Jewel sazerac - both exquisite. We shared 5 small plates - the crawfish bread - crawfish inside a crispy, flaky croissant like bread - OMG deliciousness. Then the tufa crudo - so fresh and flavorful, the crab tartlets - fine, but not as good as the other dishes; excellent salad, and the broccolini in a housemade horseradish goat cheese sauce - wow; one of the best broccolini dishes we have had. The carrots looked amazing, too. What a treat!

    Had an amazing meal at Jewel of the South on Good Friday this year! I was looking for cocktail bars…read moreat which to grab a bite in the French Quarter before our Haunted History tour later in the evening, and Jewel of the South had amazing reviews and was really close to where we needed to be. The vibes were immaculate from the moment we walked through the outdoor patio! We were seated upstairs at a table for two and our server helpfully explained all the different parts of the menu. We weren't super hungry so we split a bunch of lighter bites and grabbed a handful of cocktails as well. Our favorites of the night were the crab tartlettes and the savory calas with snapper pastrami. The tuno crudo had fresh fish but it felt a bit overwhelmed by the other flavors, which were kind of one-note and heavy. The bread that came with it was overtoasted, but the foie gras parfait was excellent. We ended the night with the grapefruit sesame panna cotta. The flavors were surprising but they worked really well together. Would definitely come back for cocktails and light bites the next time we're in the city!

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    Gorgeous bar; only 4 barstools, first come, first served

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