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BISTRO 38
New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 832-3838 Nestled inside the Marriott, this bistro offers classic French dishes with local touches. The Louisiana bouillabaisse combines local seafood in rich broth. Bistro’s blackened tuna is served with the starch and vegetable of the day. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BISTRO DAISY
5831 Magazine St., 899-6987; www.bistrodaisy.com Chef Anton Schulte constantly changes the menu at his intimate bistro. Porcinidusted chicken is pan roasted and served over mushroom, Parmesan and roasted shallot risotto with thyme reduction. Handmade ravioli are filled with crawfish and mascarpone and served with wilted leeks and brandy, herb and oven-dried-tomato cream. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS
BLACK ORCHID BISTRO
3749 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 832-1444 French dishes and Creole creations share the billing at this bistro. Choose from pork medallions with pepper sauce, seafood dishes like trout amandine, steak frites or Cornish hen served with lardons and paprika sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $
BLUE DOT DONUTS
4301 Canal St., 218-4866 Blue Dot’s changing selection of donuts includes everything from regular glazed donuts to chocolate, strawberry and blueberry versions to orange and raspberry glazes with toppings like nuts or bacon. It also makes ice cream sandwiches with donuts, and they come with optional toppings and sauces as well. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
BLUE TOMATO
4401 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 734-3000
BOMBAY CLUB
830 Conti St., 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com Chef Ricky Cheramie is at the helm of this restaurant and martini lounge. The menu presents modern takes on Creole dishes such as eggplant-stuffed shrimp Creole and Bombay drum with sauteed crabmeat and grilled asparagus. The cowboy steak is a grilled 22-oz. bone-in rib-eye topped with foie gras butter, mustard greens and red-wine-braised mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$$
BON TON CAFE
401 Magazine St., 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Since it opened in the 1950s, the Bon Ton has been a destination for Cajun flavor. Appetizers include fried oysters Alvin, served with Alvin sauce. Namesake redfish Bon Ton is seared, finished in the broiler and served with lemon-butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$
BONEFISH GRILL
200 River Highlands Blvd., Covington, (985) 809-0662; www.bonefishgrill.com Seafood from around the globe turns up on the menu at the outpost of this national chain. There’s everything from Alaskan halibut to Chilean sea bass to rainbow trout, and toppings like warm mango salsa or chimichurri. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BOO KOO BBQ
3701 Banks St., 202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com The Boo Koo burger is made with ground brisket and topped with boudin, melted pepper Jack cheese and Boo Bang dip (sweet chili garlic aioli). The BBQ Pulled Pork and Blue Cheese ’N’ Cilantro Slaw Sammich tops smoked pulled pork with blue cheese and cilantro slaw. Deep fried mac and cheese balls feature Gouda and cheddar. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $
BOSCO’S ITALIAN CAFE
2040 Hwy. 59, Suite D, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www.boscositalian.com
Credit cards. $
Bywater restaurant, Deli anD BBQ is a casual neighborhood favorite.
BREAUX MART
Citywide; www.breauxmart.com Breaux Mart’s deli counter offers a variety of sandwiches and hot entrees. Changing daily specials include crispy fried or lemon-baked catfish and hearty dishes like meatloaf and pot roast. Other popular dishes include ribs, savory beef brisket and seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Bosco’s meatballs are served over pasta or stuffed into Italian bread with provolone and red sauce. Oysters Anthony features oysters sauteed with prosciutto ham, garlic and green onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$
BRENNAN’S RESTAURANT
417 Royal St., 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com Tradition abounds at this French-Creole stalwart. Brennan’s original dishes include eggs Hussarde and bananas Foster. The turtle soup with sherry is a classic starter. Shrimp Samantha features shrimp and andouille sauteed with fresh mushrooms, garlic, green onions and white wine, served on a bed of parsley rice. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BOSWELL’S JAMAICAN GRILL
3521 Tulane Ave., 482-6600 Head to Boswell’s at lunchtime for a buffet featuring dishes like jerk chicken, curried chicken, mac and cheese and vegetable chop suey. The menu of Jamaican specialties also includes curried goat and oxtail stew with brown gravy. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
BOUCHE
840 Tchoupitoulas St., 2677485; www.bouchenola.com This restaurant and wine bar specializes in contemporary Creole cooking. For an appetizer, try sesame-crusted rare tuna served with honey-garlic glaze, cilantro cabbage slaw, pickled ginger and wasabi. Entrees include a roasted garlic-stuffed pork chop served with truffled mashed potatoes, smoked Gouda, demi-glace and a vegetable. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
BOUCHERIE
8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514; www.boucherie-nola.com Southern flavors get creative updates at this cottage cafe. Kaffir coconut stew is served with mustard greens and smoked crab claws. Applewood-smoked scallops are served with a graham cracker crusted root vegetable tart and satsuma emulsion. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BOULIGNY TAVERN
3641 Magazine St., 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com This elegant wine bar from chef John Harris is open late, serving small plates like gougeres with comte cheese, french fries with aioli, and charcuterie boards. Try the house-made duck liver pate with hushpuppies and tomato jam. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $
BRICK OVEN CAFE
BOURBON HOUSE
144 Bourbon St., 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com Dickie Brennan’s seafood house puts its stamp on Creole favorites. Bourbon barbecue shrimp or escargot casino with bacon, butter and parsley are popular starters. Garlic-crusted fish is served with deviled crab dressing. There’s a daily oyster happy hour at the raw bar. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BOZO’S RESTAURANT
3117 21st St., Metairie, 831-8666; www.bozosrestaurant.com Bozo’s makes the most of local seafood. Gulf shrimp topped with house-made remoulade are served on shredded lettuce. Des Allemands catfish fillets are breaded in cornmeal and pan-fried. Louisiana oysters are available fried or raw on the half shell. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com Hearty, Italian-style entrees like Romano-crusted chicken breast over a salad of
chopped greens, egg, bacon, cucumber and tomato with creamy Parmesan dressing. Pork chops are glazed with herb-butter sauce and served with green beans and mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRAXTON’S RESTAURANT
636 Franklin Ave., Gretna, 3013166; www.braxtonsnola.com Braxton’s serves a mix of salads, po-boys, deli sandwiches and entrees. Start a meal with oysters Louise, featuring fried oysters on a bed of spinach and cheese. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish strips, french fries, potato salad and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$
THE BREAKROOM CAFE
3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 941-7607 Egg sandwiches and burritos are served for breakfast or lunch at the Breakroom Cafe. Sandwiches come on a bagel, biscuit or croissant. Other choices include shrimp and grits or French toast. For lunch, there are deli sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat.
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 466-2097 In addition to pizza, Brick Oven serves pasta, soup, salads and entree specials. Crabmeat ravioli is a seafood special. Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce and grilled chicken top the Celestial chicken pesto pizza. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRIGTSEN’S RESTAURANT
723 Dante St., 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com Chef Frank Brigtsen’s contemporary Louisiana cuisine adds new excitement to traditional dishes. The sesame-crusted paneed rabbit is served with spinach and Creole mustard sauce. The pan-fried flounder comes with sauteed shrimp, roasted pecans and Creole meuniere. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
BROCATO’S EAT DAT
8480 Morrison Road, 309-3465 This unassuming lunch spot serves seasoned Cajun fare. House favorites include blackened redfish with mashed potatoes and vegetables and the blackened chicken breast with pasta Alfredo. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
BROOKLYN PIZZERIA
1809 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-1030; page 24
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5331 Canal Blvd., 484-0780; www.bittersweetconfections.com Bittersweet offers handmade chocolate truffles with dark, milk and white chocolate. Other sweet treats include cookies, fudge, macaroons, candied orange peels, caramels, sugar-free chocolates, cakes, cupcakes and cookies. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
Blue Tomato serves a variety of Mexican dishes and local seafood options. Starters include cheese nachos or chips with guacamole and pico de gallo. Main dishes include everything from burgers and shrimp fettuccini to quesadillas and chimichangas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
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