New Orleans: Court of the Two Sisters (September 2000)

My spouse and I dined for brunch at The Court of Two Sisters in September 2000. (One of us had visited previously in 1994.) No doubt about it, this is one of the prettiest places around, thanks to the huge, wisteria-shaded courtyard and the 200-year-old building, and you should soak up that ambience by enjoying a smart cocktail or two. Then you should go out to eat. Sadly, the food is just mediocre, and let’s face it, even supermodels eventually need some personality. The daily jazz brunch buffet is nonetheless popular, and we do get the attraction, so you’d do best to stick with the basics (like simple eggs Benedict) and enjoy the company.