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Cafe Prytania. Gourmet sandwiches are served on housemade ciabatta loaves. The Cattle Fodder sandwich is filled with cream cheese, roasted red peppers, sauteed mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, carrots and alfalfa sprouts. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
MR. JOHN’S STEAK HOUSE
2111 St. Charles Ave., 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com Mr. John’s serves a mix of steaks and Italian dishes. Popular steaks include the New York strip and the porterhouse for two. The veal pane features veal breaded with Italian seasonings and served with lump crabmeat, lemon butter and linguine bolognese. Side items include thin-cut onion rings. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
MIYAKO SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997; www.miyakonola.com Miyako offers a wide array of Japanese dishes from its sushi bar and hibachi grill. Grilled entree specials include soup, salad, an appetizer, rice, noodles and ice cream. The baked seafood special is a blend of broiled scallops and crab. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MOJO COFFEE HOUSE
MONA’S CAFE
4126 Magazine St., 894-9800; www.monascafenola.com See Mid-City section for restaurant description.
NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL
3242 Magazine St., 899-0031; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com Nacho Mama’s serves TexMex favorites and specialty margaritas. The sweet and spicy barbecue pork burrito has shredded pork with Spanish rice, black beans, red onions, cheese and tomatoes stuffed inside a 12-inch sun-dried tomato tortilla topped with barbecue sauce and melted cheese. Popular dishes include mahi mahi tacos with mango salsa. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NEW YORK PIZZA
4416 Magazine St., 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com New York Pizza specializes in thin-crust pies served whole or by the slice. Other options include meatballs, salads, pasta and muffulettas. Meat lovers
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE
4308 Magazine St., 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com Nirvana offers traditional Indian curries and tandoori items as well as seafood, vegetarian and rice dishes. The lamb achar is a very spicy and tart curry. Specialty dishes include the Flag of India, with a sampling of three entree items — butter chicken, malai kebab and saag paneer, a creamy spinach and mustard leaf curry with cheese. Lunch is served buffet style. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
ORLEANS SEAFOOD
3301 S. Claiborne Ave., 821-5007 Creole and Chinese cuisine mix at Orleans Seafood. Asian favorites like cashew chicken and beef with broccoli are served alongside steaming plates of red beans and rice with pork chops or smoked sausage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
PASCAL’S MANALE RESTAURANT
1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877 Home to New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, Pascal’s Manale serves the classic dish in a buttery, spicy sauce. Other seafood selections include frutta di mare, pasta with scallops, crabmeat, oysters and shrimp in a light marinara sauce. The restaurant also serves veal and steaks. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$
PATOIS
gourmet pies. The pulled smoked pork barbecue pizza is topped with caramelized onions, maple-glazed bacon and barbecue sauce. The seafood au gratin combines shrimp, crawfish, garlic and onions sauteed in spicy cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ROLY POLY
5409 Tchoupitoulas St., 8918373; www.rolypoly.com See CBD section for restaurant description.
RUE DE LA COURSE
3121 Magazine St., 899-0242 See Carrollton section for restaurant description.
THE RUM HOUSE
3128 Magazine St., 941-7560; www.rumhousenola.com This Caribbean cantina offers a mix of tropical and south of the border flavors. Red curry shrimp are served over coconut mango rice with sauteed spinach. Mr. Biggs’ taco plate includes a beef patty, a side and four tacos from choices such as barbecue rib meat, fried mahi mahi, calypso marinated steak or jerk chicken. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
ST. CHARLES TAVERN
1433 St. Charles Ave., 523-9823 Order New Orleans classics any time from the menu at this 24-hour diner. There are red beans and rice, po-boys, crawfish pies, pastas and breakfast plates. For dessert, try the white chocolate bread pudding. No reservations. Delivery available. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $
ST. JAMES CHEESE COMPANY
6078 Laurel St., 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com This corner cafe serves French cuisine with New Orleans flavors. Sauteed sweetbreads come with beluga lentils, wilted spinach and country ham reduction. Roasted pheasant breast and leg confit is served with sunchoke puree, cippolini onions, roasted baby carrots and spiced foie gras emulsion. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
5004 Prytania St., 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com With more than 100 varieties from around the globe, this emporium is an homage to fromage. It’s showcased in sandwiches (smoky blue with roast beef, Beecher’s cheddar and turkey) and salads (manchego and arugula with almonds and pears, Parmesan with Fra’ Mani salami and mixed greens) and paired with Aztec-style chocolates. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
PITA PIT
SAKE CAFE UPTOWN
5800 Magazine St., 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com This pita parlor offers a wide array of meats, cheese, sauces and condiments. Da Caprese is a grilled pita filled with chicken, spinach, tomatoes and feta and Parmesan cheeses. The jerk chicken features grilled chicken with Caribbean spices, onions, green peppers and pineapple. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
ROCKY’S GOURMET PIZZA 3222 Magazine St., 891-5152 Rocky’s offers many original
2830 Magazine St., 894-0033; www.sakecafeuptown.us This stylish sushi parlor features a wide range of rolls and sashimi. For an appetizer, try yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and citrus salsa and citrus sauce. Never Bored Tuna mixes thin-sliced tuna and cucumber topped with chili-soy sauce, masago and scallions. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
SALU
3226 Magazine St., 371-5809 Salu draws inspiration for
small plates from around the globe. There’s everything from coriander-seared tuna to beef tartare to smoked salmon pate. Mascarpone-stuffed Medjool dates are wrapped in bacon and served on arugula with lemon caper vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
SLICE
1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; 5528 Magazine St., 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com Slice’s gourmet pies include white pizza with bacon, basil and roasted garlic on a thin crust brushed with olive oil and topped with mozzarella, ricotta and Romano cheeses. A rotating selection of salads, soups, pastas and desserts round out the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SLIM GOODIES DINER
3322 Magazine St., 891-3447 Slim Goodies’ creative breakfast plates include the Jewish Coonass, a New York/New Orleans mix of potato latkes topped with grilled spinach, eggs and crawfish etouffee. The Guatemalan breakfast features two eggs, avocado, plantains, tortillas, black beans and homemade salsa. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $
STEIN’S MARKET & DELI
2207 Magazine St., 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.net The New Orleans answer to a Big Apple deli features sandwiches like the Sam with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and house-made Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread. The Italian hoagie is layered with Genoa salami, hot coppa, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato and onions with garlic vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
STILL PERKIN’
2727 Prytania St., 899-0335 Still Perkin’ serves coffee drinks and has a counter stocked with pastries, bagels, wraps and salads. Try the mixed greens salad with broccoli, chicken, grape tomatoes and sweet and sour dressing. Other lunch options include chicken Caesar wraps. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SUCRE
3025 Magazine St., 520-8311; www.shopsucre.com The Garden District sweet shop sates the sweet tooth in young and old alike. One mature milkshake comes with double-dark chocolate gelato, Bailey’s and Godiva liquors. The All Things NOLA sundae stacks brown butter pecan gelato, bread pudding pieces, candied pecans, whipped cream and bananas Foster. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
SUKHO THAI
4519 Magazine St., 373-6471; www.sukhothai-nola.com See Faubourg Marigny section for restaurant description.
SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL
3636 St. Charles Ave., 899-4200; www.superiorgrill.com Superior Grill offers Mexican favorites and a wide selection of margaritas. Graze on housemade guacamole or chile con queso with spicy heat from jalapenos before moving on to fajita platters featuring mesquite-grilled skirt steak, shrimp, chicken or beef. Other options include enchiladas, tacos and mesquite grilled steaks. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
SURREY’S CAFE & JUICE BAR
1418 Magazine St., 524-3828; 4807 Magazine St., 895-5757; www.surreyscafeandjuicebar.com Surrey’s blends organic juices to order and offers Southern and Latin breakfasts. Huevos rancheros feature creamy black beans sandwiched between corn tortillas and topped with two eggs, cheddar cheese, mole sauce and pico de gallo. Salads and sandwiches are lunchtime options. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily. Cash only. $
SURREY’S LA PLAYA
1200 Carondelet St., 585-1501 For a juice fix head to La Playa, where Surrey’s signature freshsqueezed creations are available at the counter. Try the cafe’s homemade pastries, scones, cakes and quiches, as well as coffee drinks and sandwiches like the exotic baked Brie with avocado and plantains. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $
SUSHI BROTHERS
1612 St. Charles Ave., 581-4449; www.sushibrothers.net Sushi Brothers produces a wide selection of original rolls and sashimi. The Levee Voice roll features blue crab, spicy roe and wasabi-mayo on top of a roll of spicy crawfish, avocado, asparagus and wasabi. The Special Brothers roll wraps fresh salmon tempura with cream cheese and layers of salmon and avocado on top. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
5932 Magazine St., 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com Start a meal with homemade chips and pico de gallo. Popular items include tacos filled with beef tongue or fried fish and cabbage, cebollitas (grilled green onions) and shrimp and cheesefilled flautas. Meatless black bean soup and gazpacho appeal to hungry vegetarians. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$
TAQUEROS
1432 St. Charles Ave., 267-3032; www.taquerosnola.com Chef Guillermo Peters serves updated and original Mexican dishes. Sauteed shrimp are served with tequila butter. Pork chilaca features pork loin sauteed with corn, jalapenos and red onions, served with tortillas, rice and black beans, and chorizo is an optional addition. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
THEO’S PIZZA
4218 Magazine St., 894-8554; www.theospizza.com Order a crisp, thin-crust pie with your choice of toppings or select from one of 14 specialty pizzas. The Eccentric is a flavorful hodgepodge of toppings, including garlic, spinach, Anaheim peppers and pepper Jack cheese. Other menu items include sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TRACEY’S
2604 Magazine St., 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com Anyone thinking about a roast beef po-boy dripping with gravy from Parasol’s will have to adjust their aim by one block. The former manager of the corner pub took the menu with him to this new spot. Other options include fried seafood and some bar noshing items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE TROLLEY STOP CAFE
1923 St. Charles Ave., 523-0090 Standard diner fare like omelets, pancakes and biscuits are the cornerstone of this cafe’s extensive menu. Savory lunch and dinner options include fried shrimp, catfish and oyster platters, gumbo and po-boys. Daily specials range from red beans and rice on Mondays to white beans and smothered pork chops on Thursdays and seafood specials like stuffed shrimp on Fridays. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, open 24 hours Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $
UPPERLINE RESTAURANT
1413 Upperline St., 891-9822; www.upperline.com Owner and Alexandria native JoAnn Clevenger’s menu weds down-home country dishes like turtle soup and gumbo with sophisticated Creole classics like sweetbreads. Roast duck is complemented by two sauces, one harnessing the pungent flavor of garlic, the other capturing port wine’s subtle sweetness. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
VIZARD’S
5015 Magazine St., 895-2246; www.vizards.net Chef/owner Kevin Vizard presents a menu of re-imagined Creole cuisine. Some of the small plates on the menu include the Vizard’s cut, a rib-eye cap served with asparagus, truffled
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1500 Magazine St., 525-2244; www.myspace.com/mojocoffee Mojo serves coffee and tea drinks as well as a menu of soups and sandwiches. The Magazine sandwich features ham, apple and Brie served on your choice of seven-grain, tomato-basil or sourdough bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
may stick with the Bronx, but the Big Apple pie is topped with everything but the kitchen sink. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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