Nam Nguyen Took a trip to Spokane this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised to find such a great NOLA kitchen there - Vieux Carre NOLA hooked it up! They served brunch til 2pm so didnt get a chance to try the full menu but the bits we did, didnt disappoint!
Bacon wrapped shrimp and cheesy grits. This is one of my favorite southern eats, it speaks to my soul. Stone ground grits gives it a creamer texture than instant grits. The cheese was melted nicely and complimented the texture. The bacon wrapped shrimp was cooked well - i would say the sweet in the sauce was ALMOST too sweet but it balanced quickly with the salty of the bacon and the smooth grits. I ate everything including the tails, it was that good.
Chicken and Waffles. Who knew this dynamic duo would be such a staple in brunch eats. Chicken thighs fried to a perfect crisp. Just the fact it was thighs should tell you its legit. The waffles could have been a stand alone dish, spicy white cheddar waffles was done right, soft on the inside with a touch of crisp on the outside. These two combined made it the first time I devoured chicken and waffles without syrup. I did dip it in some hot sauce for extra flavor action but it was far from needed.
Bread pudding French toast with a bourbon peach topping. Due to sheer gluttony, I struggled to enjoy this dish. The bread pudding was done well - the bourbon peaches were good too but just too much sweet for my taste buds. I would go with the other topping option of banana fosters at my next visit to see if it has a better balance. Perhaps a Chantilly cream would have helped.
Ambiance was super cute too. Like a old style Victorian house type feels comfortable seating and very friendly staff. Definitely coming back for the rest of the menu!
