Galatoire's Restaurant, New Orleans
Why Galatoire's Restaurant?Located on the famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Galatoire's Restaurant was founded in 1905 (Galatoire's Restaurant). With customers such as senators or the wealthy Doctor from Josh Neufeld's graphic novel A.D. New Orleans After the Deluge, Galatoire's Restaurant illustrates one side of New Orleans with fabulous tourist attractions and wealthy living quarters. As you visit Galatoire's, take in the fine dining atmosphere and the relative affluence of those dining around you.This stop on our journey to learn more about slavery in the United States and the impacts that persist even to this day illustrates how the upper class live. This location brings to mind how easily some recovered from the tragic hurricane Katrina, such as The Doctor. The Doctor's quick recovery provides a stark contrast to the struggle that many faced in the wake of one of the greatest storms in history. After having visited Galatoire's, you should learn that the negative effects of slavery are present right under the noses of those in society who are well off. This social inequality is an extension of the inequalities that existed in the post Civil War United States, which was characterized by sharecropping and other legal forms of slavery.
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Menu:
For a little taste of Galatoire's, try one of the specialty appetizers! Fried Eggplant......$7.00 Shrimp Cocktail......$11.00 Shrimp Remoulade......$11.00 Escargot......$9.50 Sweetbreads......$9.50 Galatoire Goute......$20.00+ Oysters en Brochette......$13.00 Canape Lorenzo......$14.00 Duck Crepe......$9.00 Crabmeat Maison......$13.50 Oysters Rockefeller......$12.50 Souffle Potatoes......$7.00 Hours: Dining Room Sunday: NOON - 10 p.m. Monday: CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bar Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 'til Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 'til Dress Code: "Galatoire's dress code is business casual for lunch. No shorts or t-shirts. Jackets are required for gentlemen starting at 5 p.m. nightly and all day Sunday." Address: 209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-2021 (Galatoire's Restaurant) website: http://www.galatoires.com/home |