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mary cheese grits. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAMELLIA GRILL CAFE ROYALE 3343 Metairie Road, Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8438; www.caferoyale.vpweb.com The Philly Gentilly panino features ham, roast beef, onions and mushrooms with a choice of dressing. Thai chicken salad combines chicken, romaine, sliced tomatoes, almonds, ginger-sesame dressing and spicy peanut sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.. Credit cards. $
CAFE SOULE 720 St. Louis St., (504) 304-4636; www.cafesoule.com Fried green tomatoes are topped with shrimp and house-made remoulade. Crepes are topped with tart raspberry. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
CAFFE! CAFFE! 3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 267-9190; 4301 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 885-4845; www.caffecaffe.com The avocado salad sandwich comes on seven-grain wheat bread. Avocado salad is topped with mango vinaigrette. No reservations. Clearview Parkway: Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. N. Hullen Street: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
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5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 818-0051; www.caffelatteda.com A hot Reuben sandwich combines corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread, and it comes with a side. The California turkey wrap fills a sun-dried tomato tortilla with avocado, spring mix greens and tomatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CAJUN GRILL & BAR 2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 831-0095 The Super seafood platter combines catfish, shrimp, oysters, a soft-shell crab, stuffed shrimp, fries, salad and a vegetable. There’s also a New Orleans sampler with shrimp Creole, fried catfish, gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $
CAJUN MIKE’S PUB 116 Baronne St., (504) 566-0055 The cochon de lait po-boy is topped with gravy, pickles and lettuce and served with fries. The gumbo of the day is served with French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $
CAMELLIA CAFE 525 Hwy. 190 W. Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com The seafood platter includes fried catfish, shrimp and oysters, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, hushpuppies, toast, a side and salad. The chef’s salad is topped with turkey, cheese, tomatoes and bacon. No reservations.
540 Chartres St., (504) 522-1800; 626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 The muffuletta is filled with corned beef, ham, Swiss cheese and olive dressing. The Hickmens burger is a 6-ounce patty topped with melted Swiss and sauteed mushrooms and onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$
CAMPBELL’S COFFEE & TEA 516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 246-6992; www.campbells-coffee.com Daily specials include apple chai bread on Tuesday and mocha java scones on Friday. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
CANAL STREET BISTRO 3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com The smoked pork chop is served with sauerkraut and mustard. Coconut cheesecake is topped with a port reduction. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
CANAL STREET GRILL JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., (504) 586-7211 Pork belly sliders feature fried pork belly, aioli, arugula and tomato chow-chow on locally baked sesame seed buns. Braised short rib osso buco is served with buttery mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CANSECO’S MARKET 1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-5979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., (504) 322-2595; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 218-8426; www.cansecosmarkets.com The pressed Cuban sandwich is filled with marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Garlic roast beef is cooked in house and served hot on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CAPDEVILLE 520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com Shrimp and chorizo tacos are topped with sauteed peppers and onions, cilantro and poblano pepper coulis and served with purple potato chips. Pickled shrimp are served with roasted red and gold beets tossed in tzatziki. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CARMELO RISTORANTE 1901 Hwy.190, Mandeville, (985) 624-4844; www.carmeloristorante.com Carpaccio features thin-sliced beef tenderloin topped with Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice, arugula and extra-virgin olive oil. Pizza bianca combines mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto and balsamic with fresh basil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun.-Mon. and Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
Isabel Ochoa presents chips and guacamole at La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe.
CENTRAL GROCERY
CHARTRES HOUSE
923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1620; www.centralgroceryneworleans.com This Italian grocery is known for its muffuletta, available in whole or half rounds. No reservations. Lunch Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$
601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8383; www.chartreshouse.com A Louisiana catfish fillet is stuffed with crawfish dressing, topped with lemon butter and served with steamed vegetables and Cajun potatoes. The Chartres burger is a grilled half-pound Angus beef patty topped with a hot sausage patty, provolone cheese and garlic mayonnaise on a jalapeno-cheddar bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
CHAD’S BISTRO CARMO 527 Julia St., (504) 875-4132; www.cafecarmo.com The rico is a grilled plantain patty topped with melted panela cheese, spicy pork, salsa fresca, avocado and tangy sweet rico sauce. Esmeralda salad features quinoa, black beans, corn, peppers and cilantro tossed with coconut-chili-lime vinaigrette and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and Cotija cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-9935; www.chadsbistro.com The seafood Napoleon features eggplant medallions and crabmeat over pasta with shrimp au gratin sauce. Chad’s Super Seafood platter combines fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, stuffed shrimp and stuffed crab, side dishes and hot buttered toast. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAROUSEL BAR AND LOUNGE
CHARCOAL’S GOURMET BURGER BAR
Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com The Yardbird pistolette features chicken with Buffalo sauce on French bread. Carousel’s Cuban Sammy is a tapas-size dish of braised pork, shaved ham, dill pickles and brown mustard. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $$
2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com The House burger is dressed with yellow cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard and served with house-made chips. The Cobb salad features romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, croutons and buttermilk ranch or honey-mustard dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CATE STREET SEAFOOD STATION 308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891; www.catestreet308.com Wednesday night at Cate Street features an all-you-can-eat catfish dinner special. The Cate Street roll combines tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snow crab, avocado, asparagus and seaweed in soy paper and is topped with eel sauce, the chef’s special sauce and a spicy sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri. Credit cards. $$
CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE 4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com The wedge salad features iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, shaved onions and house blue cheese dressing. The Charlie is a 32-ounce thick-cut T-bone served on a sizzling hot platter. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
CHATEAU CAFE 139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; 701 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 461-9819; 3501 Chateau Blvd., Suite E4, Kenner, (504) 465-9444; www.chateaucafe.com The Southwestern barbecue shrimp wrap features sauteed Gulf shrimp dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise in a garlic-herb wrap. The Chateau burger is a grilled 8-ounce lean beef patty dressed and served on an onion bun. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHATEAU DU LAC BISTRO 2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-3773; www.chateau-dulacbistro.com Escargots bourguignons is served with garlic and parsley butter. Duck leg confit is served with duck-fat potatoes and frisee salad with honey-mustard vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$
CHECKERED PARROT 132 Royal St., (504) 592-1270; www.checkeredparrot.com Steak or chicken fajitas come with sauteed onions and green peppers, tomato, lettuce and flour tortillas. The shrimp po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickles and served PAGE 39