Coop’s Place

Coop’s is the place for good food and a good jukebox. On second thought, great food and a great jukebox is a more accurate description.

Who it was or how it was that we were directed to Coop’s Place as the place for food is forgotten. Coop’s, however, will never be. This was maybe our third meal in New Orleans and up till then the food hadn’t been anything that tasted like I’d hoped for, one calendar ratings. Coop’s isn’t listed in any restaurant guide, but after sitting at a table and taking in the surroundings we recognized a couple locals we’d met the day before – a good sign. In walks our bartendress from the Lafitte’s located over 10 blocks away – an even better sign. Eat where the locals recommend is the best rule of thumb, but to see one or more actually eat there too is certainly proof of the pudding.

The Jambalaya Supreme – is just that. I could have had that for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I don’t recall eating anywhere else. I think we did, but why and where escapes me.