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College kids and late-night noshers frequent F&M for the crispy waffle cheese fries and burgers. Order yours topped with bacon, chili and jalapenos. Chicken fingers and quesadillas also are available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $
FAIR GRINDS COFFEEHOUSE
3133 Ponce de Leon St., 9139072; www.fairgrinds.com This coffeehouse serves fair trade coffee and offers more than 30 organic teas. The locally made pastries include vegan breads, cookies and energy bars. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Checks. $
FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE
1751 Gentilly Blvd., 944-5515; www.fairgroundsracecourse.com The Grandstand buffet offers everything from shrimp Creole to fried chicken to General Tso’s chicken to pepper steak. The double duck salad features smoked duck and duck confit. The bread pudding with rum sauce is a popular dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
FAT HARRY’S
FAT HEN GRILL
1821 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 287-4581; www.fathengrill.com Fat burgers topped with Gorgonzola and patty melts are popular choices at this grill. Other options include Gulf shellfish salad “low and slow” barbecue prepared by chef and Texas native Shane Pritchett. There also are seasonal fresh squeezed juices. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FAT MOLLY’S PIZZA & BEER
2400 21st St., Kenner, 3051017; www.fatmollyspizza.com Oyster Rockefeller pizza features Louisiana oysters, spinach, mozzarella and
FAUSTO’S BISTRO
530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Fausto’s prepares Northern Italian and Sicilian cuisine. Fried soft-shell crab is served with seafood ravioli in white wine garlic sauce. Parmesan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with crabmeat, tomato and white wine butter sauce and served with wilted spinach. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
FAZZIO’S RESTAURANT
1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com Traditional Italian dishes and Louisiana seafood share the billing at Fazzio’s. The Jimbob features shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and served over pasta with crabmeat cream sauce. The Rib-eye Good Lovin’ is topped with fried oysters and bordelaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
FEAST NEW ORLEANS
200 Julia St., 304-6318; www.feastneworleans.com Feast specializes in rustic European fare, particularly traditional British dishes. Leek- and cheese-crusted fish and scallop pie is served with roasted Brussels sprouts. The “Cock-a-Leekie” appetizer features braised chicken with cream, leeks, bacon, plums and red potatoes. For dessert there is sticky toffee pudding. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
FEELINGS CAFE
2600 Chartres St., 945-2222; www.feelingscafe.com Extending throughout an old plantation house, Feelings’ dining rooms exude warmth and charm. Dine in the romantic courtyard and enjoy creative dishes like steamed mushroom boudin and Gulf fish Nicholas served with grilled shrimp and creamed spinach. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
FELIPE’S TAQUERIA
301 N. Peters St., 267-4406; 6215 S. Miro St., 309-2776; www.felipesneworleans.com
Choose from marinated pulled pork, steak, grilled vegetables, grilled chicken, spicy chicken (pollo tingo) or chorizo to fill tacos, burritos, chimichangas and other Mexican favorites. A salsa bar offers different varieties of salsa and pepper sauces. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
FELIX’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR
739 Iberville St., 522-4440; www.felixs.com It’s standing room only at the oyster bar at Felix’s. Make your own sauce and order directly from the shuckers, or grab a table and choose from a full menu of New Orleans staples. There also is a fried and blackened alligator dish with homemade remoulade sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FELLINI’S CAFE
900 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-2155; www.fellinisneworleans.com This casual spot offers Mediterranean and Italian dishes, from hummus and pita to pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. Shrimp kebabs feature two skewers of shrimp, onion, bell peppers and black olives, served with hummus and salad. The chicken portobello lavash wrap is filled with chicken, mushrooms cooked in red pepper sauce, spinach, mozzarella and feta. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FIESTA LATINA RESTAURANT
133 N. Carrollton Ave., 4840590; 1924 Airline Drive, Kenner, 468-2384; www.fiestalatinarestaurant.com This family-owned Mexican eatery offers tacos, enchiladas, burritos and tamales. The huevos rancheros feature two eggs and two tostadas covered with ranchero sauce. The grilled carne asada is served with refried beans, salad, rice and fried sweet plantains. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FIVE HAPPINESS
3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com For more than three decades, Five Happiness has served a wide array of Chinese dishes, including favorites like General Tso’s chicken and ginger shrimp. Try grilled chicken salad and grilled shrimp salad. Delivery available. Reservations
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4330 St. Charles Ave., 8959582; www.fatharrysneworleans.com Burgers are popular choices at this Uptown bar. The Jazz burger feaures an 8-oz. ground beef and hot sausage patty with barbecue sauce and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on an onion roll. The Buffalo chicken wrap combines grilled or fried chicken in a tomato-basil tortilla with blue cheese and lettuce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
Parmesan cheese. The barbecue shrimp pizza comes with Gulf shrimp, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with a house-made Abita Amber barbecue sauce. Sandwiches include muffulettas and Philly cheese steaks. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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