Ralph's on the Park News
Courtyard Cafe Voted "Best Cafe" by Where Y'at Magazine Writers
"Best Cafe: Ralph Brennan Courtyard Cafe (New Orleans Museum of Art)"
317 City Park Avenue, 488-2631
Opened by restaurateur Ralph Brennan to commemorate "Dreams Come True: The Art of the Classic Fairy Tales" from the Walt Disney Studio, this placid, picturesque overlooks camelia, lagoons, and sculptures after a day of museum-going. According to their website, menu standouts include turtle soup by Ralph's on the Park, alligator sausage & seafood gumbo by Red Fish Grill, and roasted Gulf shrimp salad with lemon parmesan dressing from BACCO." Nothing less should be expected from New Orleans' most-famous family of fine-dining, right? Order one of the "Republic of Tea" bottles if you get the chance and engage the staff in conversation ranging from pop-singer Whitney Houston to French scultpor Camille Claudel. -- John Alfone
