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just got back Tuesday...started last Wed....got off the plabe...took the e1 to Neyows Cafe...we met up with our air b and b guy...we both had the blackened Rib Steak special...wife had the sauteed crab claws...so dang awesome...dinner at Oceana..split a catfish poboy so good....thursday..drove to Baton Rouge...toured the capital building..incredibel...got to the top...you can throw a stone and hit an oil refinery...on to Lafyette(first time) had a fried platter...shrimp...catfish..gator tail..crabcake...salad..all for 28...and gumbo with sausage and meat....so outrageous...home ...too tired and full to go anywhere so we went to the st. charles market store for cheesecake....fri-sunday..crescent city Blues BBQ...great music...dinner after included redfish twice at Oceana Grille(and stawberry cheesecake) and deannis for their bbq shrimp..and we finished an order of onion rings for the first time...monday...lunch back at Neyows Cafe...now our favorite place..fried chicken...wife had crab claws again...and the owners son concinced us with charbroile oysters for our first time EVER...o my goodness....garlicky wonderment...and Monday night..our great air b and b friend invited us into his home for bbq shrimp...awesome bread and oreo ice cream!!!!...one dissapointment we walked all the way to the frenchman hotel in the rain to see Kermit Ruffins..got there...hotel was closed...also streetcars on canal on Sat. were hardly running...o well be back for fqf...lesse bonne temps roulez

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It sounds like you had a wonderfully food-focused trip with a mix of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette experiences. Starting off with Neyow’s Café immediately set the tone with classic Louisiana flavors, like the blackened rib steak and sautéed crab claws, which you enjoyed thoroughly.

Highlights of your trip included:

Oceana Grille: You enjoyed catfish po'boys, redfish, and revisited multiple times, indicating a reliable and high-quality dining experience.
Baton Rouge: Touring the Capitol building was memorable, offering panoramic views of the area including nearby oil refineries.
Lafayette: First-time visit with a fantastic, affordable fried platter including shrimp, catfish, gator tail, crab cake, and gumbo. Portions were generous and flavorful, highlighting the city’s Cajun and Creole culinary offerings.
Crescent City Blues BBQ: Great music accompanied meals, enhancing the overall New Orleans vibe.
Neyow’s Café revisits: Fried chicken and charbroiled oysters provided standout dishes, particularly the oysters as a first-time experience, full of garlicky flavor.

Additional noteworthy moments:

Airbnb host hospitality, including inviting you for a homemade BBQ shrimp meal with Oreo ice cream for dessert.
Exploration of local desserts like strawberry cheesecake and trips to St. Charles Market for treats.
Some minor disappointments such as the Frenchmen Hotel being closed for Kermit Ruffins and limited streetcar service on Canal Street, but these didn’t overshadow the overall positive experiences.

Overall, your trip was a mix of excellent food, music, and southern hospitality. Standout experiences were repeat visits to favorite spots, trying new dishes like charbroiled oysters, and enjoying meals at both casual and more formal dining spots. The combination of New Orleans culture, Baton Rouge sightseeing, and Lafayette culinary adventures made for a rich and memorable visit. You clearly found your new favorite dining spot in Neyow’s Café and left with plans to return to the French Quarter.

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