A Tale of Two Kitchens

Ralph Moore holds an armful of Galatoire’s favorites.

Mimi’s, at Royal and Franklin streets.

Heathcliffe Hailey in his kitchen.

Arnold Chabaud works the Friday lunch line at Galatoire’s.

Arnold Chabaud and David Gooch manage the list.

Hailey takes a rare seat.

Braised pork with figs and cava.

Eggplant on the cast-iron.

The main dining room at Galatoire’s.

Galatire’s oysters Rockefeller.

Galatoire’s grilled pompano with crabmeat meunière.

Patrons at Friday lunch.

Mimi’s bartender Lester Rogers checks on guests.

Hailey’s patatas bravas with red pepper aioli.

The downstairs bar at Mimi’s.

Hailey hard at work in the kitchen.

Guests at Galatoire’s know Friday lunch is worth the wait.

A savory lunch dish at Galatoire’s.

David Gooch outside Galatoire’s.

Tableside tricks.

The mid-day drinks flow freely.

Galatoire’s bartenders serve up lunchtime libations.

The exterior of Mimi’s.

Patrons wait to be seated at Galatoire’s.

Enjoying lunch.

Chef Michael Sichel.

Employees line up in the kitchen.

Keeper of the list, Arnold Chabaud.

The pool table in Mimi’s downstairs bar.

Morgan Sinclair-O’Connor joins Hailey in the kitchen.