Posted in New Orleans
May 11, 2018
There’s No Other Place Quite Like This Historic Restaurant In New Orleans
Steeped in history, New Orlean’s second oldest restaurant has been delighting locals for more than 160 years. You’ve certainly seen the neon sign, so let’s take a look inside and learn the history of one of the most prized restaurants in New Orleans.
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New Orleans’ second oldest restaurant was opened by Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague in 1856.

Dock workers, market merchants, and the like quickly became frequent customers of the restaurant.

Cold shrimp with a spicy piquant remoulade sauce and beef brisket with vegetables and a horseradish sauce are still served today!

Tujaque’s closest competitor has always been a little restaurant by the name of Begue’s.

Jean-Dominic Castet, one of the employees at Begue’s teamed up with Buichet and bought Begue’s restaurant from her daughter in 1914.

It’s become one of the most iconic signs in the city.

Generations of locals have dined here as well as presidents, politicians, celebrities, and athletes. When the food and the atmosphere is so good, word spreads fast.

Their address is 823 Decatur St. in New Orleans.
Have you ever eaten here, or maybe even grabbed a drink from the bar? Let us know what your favorite dish is in the comments below!