This is the fourth and final review in my New Orleans series. Please see my previous reviews on The Frenchmen Hotel, Snug Harbor Jazz, and New Orleans live jazz.

Another interesting place we came upon in the Marigny district was The Praline Connection. Known for their “down home” Cajun-Creole style ‘Soul Food’ at affordable prices, they have been written up in Elle, Southern Living, Travel and Leisure and others, and having received numerous awards as displayed on the wall.

We were not in need of a full meal, looking only for a snack as well as a place to get warm; it was now rather late into the evening having just attended one of the parades. Every one dining inside was enjoying themselves immensely while the wait staff all appeared to be having fun right along with them. We couldn’t help but be drawn into the place, having passed by it the previous evening.

Our charming waiter, Derrick, wearing a spiffy black fedora hat, black pants, white shirt and tie, the attire of all the waiters, arrived with a spirited jaunt to warmly greet us. He had personality plus, and even though the place was packed to the brim, he treated us as if we were his only customer.

Looking at the appetizers, we both choose an order of Fried Chicken Livers with Sweet Hot Pepper Jelly @$6.95, and a side of French Fries @$2.00. Derrick advised that we order only one side French Fries, stating it was a very large order that came on a big platter. We each choose a local Amber beer at $3.00.

Out the food came, and that platter of French Fries had to be enough to feed a family! I’ve never seen such a bargain! Each order of Chicken Livers arrived on a platter too. Not at all over cooked, and accentuated with the unusual jelly condiment, they were a rare treat. One order would have been more than plenty for the both of us. They were delicious and we ate every morsel, but leaving at least two-thirds the order of fries. This left us with no room for tasting their Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce $4.00, the Cheesecake with Praline Sauce $4.00 or the famous Pralines made on site.

Needless to say there are many places left for me to explore in New Orleans and this will not be final visit.