A classic is updated for a new generation! The history of 613 Rue Royale, the site of New Orleans’ famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant, dates back to 1732―just fourteen years after the founding of the city, when it was the site of the home of Louisiana’s second governor.  Beginning in 1886, the legendary “two sisters,” for whom the building and courtyard are named, operated a notions shop on the ground floor of the mansion. Located in the very center of “Governor’s Row,” 613 Royal became the focal point of Creole society. In many ways, the romance and history of the largest courtyard in the Vieux Carre epitomize the charm, the ambience, and the lifestyle of “America’s most European city.” A tribute to the history that has made the restaurant famous throughout the world, the cookbook has been revised and updated with new recipes from the acclaimed kitchens. The history of the courtyard and the French Quarter offers an intriguing background for the recipes that follow―recipes that are Creole-inspired and taste-tested by the discriminating palates of tens of thousands of customers. In what was once “Governor’s Row” on Royal Street sits a landmark of fine dining: the building known as The Court of Two Sisters. The former residence of foreign dignitaries, governors of the colonial period, and, most importantly, two Creole sisters, it is an integral part of the storied New Orleans atmosphere. The history, menu, and locale have a special flavor that gives the restaurant a heritage of its own and provides a showcase for flavorful Creole delicacies. LThis updated classic collection offers a full menu of Creole recipes and more than three hundred years of history. From Oysters Rockefeller and Crabmeat St. Peter to Duck à l’Orange and a simmering pot of gumbo, all can be enjoyed long after your restaurant visit is over! Mel Leavitt’s insightful discussion of the restaurant, its famous two sisters, and the heritage of New Orleans will whet your appetite. Whether you are a local or a visitor, The Court of Two Sisters Cookbook should satisfy your craving for the taste of New Orleans, providing a cherished souvenir for years to come. Front-jacket illustration from a painting by Clarence Millet Brothers Joseph and Jerome Fein paved the way for their children, cousins Jason and Alex Fein, to operate The Court of Two Sisters restaurant. With degrees in hotel, restaurant, and tourism administration and finance respectively, Jason and Alex carry on the traditions established by their fathers while bringing this old dame into the twenty-first century.