Daymon Gardner

Before the choreographed chaos of dinner service begins at Commander's Palace, a staff of nearly 100—from busboys to owners—sit together for a meal that's almost as legendary as the New Orleans restaurant itself.

We'd rather wait in line for gallons of queso than wait in line to see Elvis... almost.

"Austenland" star Keri Russell talks about afternoon wine, dancing in the kitchen, and where she eats in New Orleans.