Crab Fingers at Palm & Pine
green plantains and sauce Creole ), Griyo ( extra crispy double-cooked pork with rice and beans , fried plantains , pikliz and Creole sauce ) and SOS PWA ( a classic black bean plate with rice , black bean sauce with coconut , green plantains and choice of Creole chicken or braised oxtail ). Super casual with friendly service , be sure to check out one of the creative cocktails like the Fri-Tai made with dark and light rums , orange curacao , lime and orgeat syrup or the Rasin Kawot ( tequila , lime , carrot juice and ginger syrup ). And if space permits , the kremas bread pudding with mangopassion fruit sauce will not disappoint .
years ago to attend culinary school . They worked around the city as sous chefs and hosted pop-ups , which eventually lead to the opening of Palm &
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Since opening its doors in 2019 , this Rampart Street restaurant has faced challenges that would have had many tossing in the towel . But Co- Chefs / Owners Amarys and Jordan Herndon feel incredibly fortunate . They believe that the restaurant has matured into what they intended it to be and they are more than eager to look ahead ! The couple ’ s affinity for Rampart Street began years ago when they were hosting pop-ups in the area . They were drawn to the sense of community on the French Quarter bordering block and , along with business partner Andy Principe ; they spent years scouring the street for the ideal location . Luckily , they found it and created their dream restaurant in their dream location . The duo hail from Texas and made their way to New Orleans 14
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