Ersters, Ersters, and more Oysters!
Dined at the "pre" Opening Party of Drago's in the Hilton Hotel at the River on Poydras Street!
Venue: very sleek, very hotel sleek!
Everything at the Pre-Opening Party was Buffet style (service at tables will be the normal pattern once the restaurant officially opens) with a few hundred in attendance. Seating space was limited, however, we were lucky enough to be allowed to sit with two very nice couples enjoying their repast.
Nice long Oyster Bar where you could pick up Char-grilled or Raw Oysters. This is probably the only place you really need be, anyway! Char-grilled were awesome, as usual. That garlic butter concoction is outstanding. The raw ones were huge. This family obviously has the "in" with Oyster fishermen as they always get the biggest and best around.
We did venture out to get some lobster (always good), some fried shrimp (good) and some friend shrimp with a sauce (buffalo type - spicy) on them that were (very good). Add to that a sort of rice dish (spinach? with it) that was excellent, too.
All in all this is a don't miss spot.
Our evening was especially nice having met the two couples that shared their table with us. A night to remember!
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