Parish Restaurant New Orleans Cuisine in Inman Park

  Hailed as "Best New Restaurant -The Sunday Paper, May 2008" I had to go see for myself. So, last Sunday I checked it out. First of all, let me say I didn't recognize that part of North Highland. Wow! lots of money has been spent.

Parish claims "unique people, delicious food, good-for-the-earth goods and lively music now all come together in this melting pot of New Orleans’ vibrant culture within Inman Park".

I had The Sunflower Seed Salad and The Georgia Vegetable Plate. I have to say they were both brilliant. Especially the vegetables. The food was most definitely worth the trip. One of the misfortunes of being IN a service business is the curse of high expectations when BEING served. I always watch and try to learn; I hope someone from Parish takes the time to do the same soon. Except for a few, the majority of the floor staff were not into it all; ours especially.They seemed very engaged in something, it just wasn't the customers. So... go for the food, expecting it to be distinctive and creative. Just plan on asking for everything 2-3 times and not getting at least one of something at all, twice.