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truffle foie gras mayonnaise. Fried soft-shell crab with chili hollandaise is a popular special. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
EMERIL’S DELMONICO 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerilsdelmonico Louisiana crawfish gnocchi are served with house-made andouille, sweet corn, mushrooms and grape tomatoes in crab boil butter. Chicken Clemenceau is made with roasted Springer Mountain chicken breast, Chisesi ham, roasted royal trumpet mushrooms, sugar snap peas and brabant potatoes in bearnaise. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
EMERIL’S RESTAURANT 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerils. com/emerils-new-orleans Fettucine Nero features gulf shrimp and mussels topped with charred sweet corn, Covey Rise Farms tomatoes, pancetta and urchin-scampi fondue. The grilled double-cut pork chop is tamarind glazed and served with caramelized sweet potatoes and green chili mole. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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FAT HARRY’S 4330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9582 Buffalo wings and drumettes are fried and dipped in Fat Harry’s house wing sauce. The Jazz burger features a ground beef-and-hot sausage patty topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
3613 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 841-0966; www.foghornschicken.com Order grilled chicken fingers, catfish or shrimp with a Caesar or balsamic salad, garlic French bread and Foghorn’s house sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 266-2921; www.fathengrocery.com The slow-smoked Texas-style beef brisket is served with two sides and a cheddar biscuit. Crispy Mississippi catfish is served with pimento cheese grits and Creole tartar sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$
FONG’S CHINESE & CANTONESE RESTAURANT 2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 469-8216 general Fong’s chicken is white-meat chicken topped with general’s sauce. Fong’s Triple Treat features roast pork, shrimp, snow peas, water chestnuts and vegetables over rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FATOUSH New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 371-5074; www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com Moussaka, available in lamb and vegetarian varieties, features layers of grilled vegetables with tomato and bechamel sauce. Lamb shank is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce and served with rice, salad and grilled eggplant. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
FOX AND HOUND 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, (504) 731-6000; www.foxandhound.com The play-action appetizer platter includes wings, pretzels, potato skins and breaded mozzarella sticks. The Black Forest sandwich is a Bavarian pretzel roll with turkey, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
FAUSTO’S BISTRO 530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Veal scallopini Rolando features veal medallions, mushrooms and artichoke hearts simmered in a lemon wine sauce. a gulf fish fillet is pan-seared and served with lemon-herb white wine sauce and topped with shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$
FAZZIO’S RESTAURANT
600 S. Peters St., (504) 5258544; www.ernstcafe.net Crispy fish tacos fill warm tortillas and are topped with slaw and spicy aioli. Shrimp Creole features a savory tomato sauce and is served over white rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com JimBob shrimp are stuffed with crabmeat dressing, battered and fried and served with crab cream sauce over pasta. Tiramisu features layers of espresso-soaked lady fingers with sweet mascarpone cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116, (504) 524-5115 The breakfast burrito is a wheat or white tortilla filled with eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage and salsa. Chicken salad features roasted chicken, cranberries, tomato, feta cheese and walnuts tossed in pepper jelly vinaigrette. No reservations.
FOGHORN’S CHICKEN FINGERS
FAT HEN GROCERY
ERNST CAFE
ESPRESSO EXPRESS
cream and orange mousseline sabayon. Coq au vin pommes de terre gremolata is a red winebraised free-range chicken served with gremolata potatoes and root vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
FEELINGS CAFE 2600 Chartres St., (504) 9452222; www.feelingscafe.com gulf fish Nicholas features a grilled fillet brushed with Dijon mustard and served with grilled shrimp, creamed spinach and new potatoes. Seafood baked
FRANK’S RESTAURANT
Mellow Mushroom offers a large selection of specialty pies and sandwiches. eggplant is a casserole of fresh shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish tails blended with dirty rice, sausage and stewed eggplant served on a crispy eggplant slice topped with hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
FELIPE’S TAQUERIA 301 N. Peters St., (504) 2674406; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 309-2776; www.felipestaqueria.com The chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito filled with a choice of meat, beans, rice, pico de gallo and vegetables and is topped with queso. Fish tacos are double corn tortillas filled with fried fish, pickled cabbage, pico de gallo and seafood sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FELIX’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440 This oyster house has a long oyster bar and also serves a menu of po-boys and cooked seafood dishes. The Bayou sampler platter features red beans, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FIORELLA’S CAFE 1136 Decatur St., (504) 553-2155 This casual eatery off the French Market is known for chicken fried to order. The liver and onions are cooked in abita beer gravy and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch
and dinner daily, late-night Thu.Sun. Credit cards. $$
FIVE HAPPINESS 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com Five Happiness prepares dishes from many Chinese regional cuisines. Crispy beef with black pepper and onions is served with rice. almond-crusted chicken is served with lemon sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FLAMING TORCH RESTAURANT 737 Octavia St., (504) 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com Homard thermidor is a traditional lobster dish served with mushrooms, leeks, garlic,
933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602; www.franksrestaurantneworleans.com Shrimp and crawfish gagliano features seafood tossed with garlic, green onions and fresh basil over angel hair pasta. The veal Marsala is veal sauteed with mushrooms and wine and served with pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH PRESS COFFEEHOUSE 3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-0276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 598-5274; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.com Local coffee flavor options include praline, Southern pecan and king cake. The French press salad combines grilled chicken, pecans, raisins, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of spinach. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ page 41
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734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-3988; www.englishtearoom.com Windsor high tea includes a pot of tea, finger sandwiches, mini-quiches, two mini-cakes, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and scones served with clotted cream, lemon curd and preserves. The Coronation chicken salad features a mix of chicken, grapes, apples and walnuts in mild curry dressing and can be ordered on a salad or in a sandwich. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
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