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K Pauls - I'll Have Mine Blackened, Please

  • March 21, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Carmen from Fairfax, Virginia
K Pauls - I'll Have Mine Blackened, Please

I received many restaurant recommendations for my trip to New Orleans, but the one I received most frequently had to have been K Pauls. I would say that this restaurant was the most "New Orleans-y" restaurant I visited on my trip – I was told that this is the place where "blackened" was invented. I don’t know if that was meant literally or figuratively, but either way, it was a lovely dining experience.

I thought that perhaps we’d need a reservation, especially with its French Quarter location, but the concierge at my hotel thought we’d be fine without one. We did arrive a bit early – 6 pm – and we were seated right away. That said, I don’t remember anyone standing in line for very long to get a table while we were there. And this was on a Saturday night!

I found that in most restaurants in New Orleans, seafood made up a big part of the menu. K Pauls was no exception. They did, however, have blackened steak – the last thing listed on the menu. Those of you who have read my previous journals know how much I like a good steak, so it should be no surprise that that’s what I ordered. My dinner companion ordered an appetizer of jambalaya – and let me taste it, of course. What I learned is that there’s a difference between spicy and "Cajun." There was definitely a kick to it, but it wasn’t the kind of kick that would make your eyes water or anything. I’m not usually a person who tries new food items, but I was happy I tasted this. It was delicious! Only a short while after we finished the jambalaya, out came the steaks. Mine was cooked to perfection and was very juicy and tasty. The spices were just right. The steak cut like it was butter and really melted in your mouth. Also, I learned that "blackened" is in no way burnt or extra spicy. I now know it to mean "really good."

The only negative thing I have to say is that our waitress seemed a little snooty – but she was otherwise a good waitress.

The bill for two people, including a bottle of wine, one appetizer, and two entrees, came to about $100. I didn’t feel guilty, however, about handing over that money, because I thought it paid for a really good meal and set a standard for New Orleans dining that was going to be hard to beat.

From journal N'awlins Y'all - Bon Temps!

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