Where Jazz comes to play, if you are looking for a jazz
brunch, look no further than The Court of Two Sisters. Located in the French Quarter on Royal Street
known as “Governor’s Row” this block was once the home to five governors, two
state Supreme Court Juices and the future President of the United States. The royal governor of colonial Louisiana
once lived at this address.
Sisters Emma and Bertha resided here. There were sisters of a proud aristocratic
family. The sisters died within 2 months
of each other and are buried side by side at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Now the Court of Two Sisters is owned by two
brothers not related to Emma and Bertha but sworn to keeping the tradition of
the two sisters alive today.
The Court of Two Sisters is the only historic restaurant in
New Orleans which features a strolling jazz trio. The assemble plays 7 days a week and during
brunch.
We were lucky enough to attend the jazz brunch without
reservations. The jazz music was off the
hook. It was traditional Southern Jazz
so do not expect any rock music influence.
Brunch consisted of a fabulous buffet which included, Peel
and Eat Shrimp, Crawfish, Salads, Omelets, Eggs Benedict, Tender Roast Beef,
Fresh Shrimp in Spicy Etouffee, Duck à l' orange, Crawfish Louise, Creole
Jambalaya, and Southern BBQ Pork Ribs just to name a few of the samplings. Dessert included Mardi Gras King Cake,
Southern Pecan Pie, Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce and various
cakes and pies. The Pecan Pie left me
wanting more and the Bananas Forster I kept going back for seconds until my
pants could not fit anymore.
For those who have never experienced Turtle Soup with Sherry
it really was good. The Sherry added the
kick that the soup needed to stand above the rest. I do not think that I could have enjoyed it
without that dollop of Sherry. The
Shrimp Etouffee was spicy so it is not for westerners. The Creamy Crawfish and Spinach Pasta was
nothing like I had ever tasted and I am not sure I could do it justice
describing it. Yes, you just had to be
there. The Pork Ribs fell of the
bone. I do not believe that there was a
single dish that disappointed me. Even
the price was reasonable. I was
expecting $50 per person but was happily surprised to find it under $30 per
person. If you pace yourself you will
not be eating till dinner time therefore its 2 meals for the price of one.
The service was excellent.
I kept wondering why I could not get the same service out in California. I will admit the service in New Orleans is
people friendly and spot on. I was never
disappointed. I think everyone needs to
take lessons from the citizens of New Orleans they were friendly and generous
much like the Canadians.
All in all you must give this place a try when in New
Orleans. The food, service and price are
reasonable. 3.5 Forks Up because it is
your go too. The Court of Two Sisters
cook books can be bought at gift shops throughout the French Quarter. I got mine!
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