If you’re ever at a restaurant with me and you see the words “duck confit” on the menu, you can count on me ordering it.
This year I’ve gotten to try some interesting applications, like the duck confit salad at South of Beale and this slow-roasted duck pot pie from café b in Metairie, LA. (Essentially it’s in New Orleans, if you aren’t familiar.) The butternut squash balanced the richness of the sauce and I loved the flaky crust.
café b is a cute casual bistro concept from Ralph Brennan, who is behind Red Fish Grill, Ralph’s on the Park, and several other NOLA restaurants. We went for my cousin’s bridal luncheon; as one can expect from a Brennan family establishment, it was packed. So I would recommend making a reservation. They are kid-friendly, as there were several families in our section.
Duck confit salad (with goat cheese fritters) from South of Beale, Memphis, TN
Third Period Smoking Birds (Slow smoked Black Cherry Wood pulled Cajun Turkey, Molasses Chicken Succulent Duck and Veggie Slaw are stacked on Fresh Baked 7 Grain Wheat Bread served with Tri-Bird Pan Liquor) and Mac & Cheese from Lunchbox Eats, Memphis, TN
This place just opened about a block from FedExForum. I love it. You hand in your menu with your selections on it like a quiz. If you’re dining in they serve your food on a little red lunch tray, and if it’s to to it comes in a pretty cardboard box that looks reminiscent of what I would have toted every day in 2nd grade. I think having a clever concept will really make the difference for these folks in the long run. The staff are incredibly nice and my food was top-notch.
