Our dining destinations usually focus on New York City, Chicago, Dubai and Florida. After this meal, we can officially add New Orleans to that list because we will absolutely be coming back to eat at Emeril’s. We knew Emeril’s would be good. We were not prepared for just how good.

There are restaurants you visit because of the food, and then there are restaurants you visit because they are part of the story of a city. Commander’s Palace is unquestionably part of the story of New Orleans.

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant has been part of New Orleans since 2000. Herbsaint also earned Chef Donald Link the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2007.