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FLAMING TORCH RESTAURANT
737 Octavia St., 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com The restaurant offers a menu of classic French and New Orleans dishes. Coq au vin features free-range chicken braised in red wine, and barbecue shrimp are prepared New Orleans style. The veal liver comes with fresh vegetables and a starch of the day. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
FLORA GALLERY & COFFEE SHOP
2600 Royal St., 947-8358 This eclectic coffeehouse offers French, Colombian and Ethiopian coffees. Flora serves homemade falafel with pita bread, black bean burritos, chicken quesadillas and a changing selection of baked goods. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
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FONG’S CHINESE AND CANTONESE RESTAURANT
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2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-8216 Cantonese cuisine is Fong’s specialty, and the options include chop suey, chow mein and egg foo yong. Specialties include Mandarin chicken and egg rolls made with vegetables, roast pork and shrimp served with special sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FOX AND HOUND
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 731-6000; www.foxandhound.com Buffalo wings, cheese sticks and fresh-baked Bavarian pretzels are a great way to whet your appetite at this sports bar and restaurant. A large selection of beers on tap complements menu options such as the Black & Bleu peppercorn-seasoned burger topped with melted blue cheese and applewoodsmoked bacon. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$
FRANK’S RESTAURANT
933 Decatur St., 525-1602; www.franksrestaurantneworleans.com Frank’s serves muffulettas, roast beef po-boys, meatballs, veal dishes and pasta. Entrees include shrimp or crawfish Gagliano with garlic, green onions and fresh sweet basil over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FRANKY & JOHNNY’S
321 Arabella St., 899-9146; www.frankyandjohnnys.com This neighborhood standby serves po-boys, gumbo, boudin balls and alligator soup. There are daily specials, and spring is the season for boiled crawfish. Look for fried bell pepper rings coated with Italian breadcrumbs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FRENCH MARKET RESTAURANT
1001 Decatur St., 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant.com Passers-by are lured into the French Market Restaurant by the sight of raw oysters and shrimp displayed in the windows. Order boiled or fried seafood, po-boys or a variety of Cajun favorites. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH PRESS COFFEEHOUSE
3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 305-0276; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.com Choose from specialty drinks like Southern pecan freeze, a pecan-flavored frozen latte topped with whipped cream and crushed pecans. The cookies and cream freeze is made with Oreos and espresso. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FRENCH QUARTER PIZZERIA & BAR
201 Decatur St., 948-3287 This French Quarter pizzeria has hand-tossed specialty pies including the blackened chicken Alfredo pizza and the Big Easy five-pound pizza. There also are salads, sandwiches and specialty cocktails. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
FRESCO CAFE AND PIZZERIA
7625 Maple St., 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us This college students’ pizza haven serves crawfish etouffee pie topped with Louisiana crawfish, green peppers and green onions on an etouffee sauce base. A white pizza has an Alfredo sauce base with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, garlic, mushrooms and red onions. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FRIENDS COASTAL RESTAURANT
407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 845-7303; www.friendscoastal.com Along the Tchefuncte
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Kosher Cajun new YorK Deli & GroCerY serves knishes, matzo ball soup and sandwiches. River, Friends serves casual Louisiana favorites like blackened catfish and humble sides like hushpuppies. Soup specials include shrimp and artichoke soup and gumbo topped with sweet corn grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
GW FINS
808 Bienville St., 581-3467; www.gwfins.com Chef Tenney Flynn’s menu evolves daily. Scalibut — a portmanteau of scallops and halibut — consists of sauteed halibut topped with thinly sliced sea scallops, served with lobster risotto and pea shoots. Roasted swordfish comes with mashed potatoes, fried oysters, sauteed spinach, chili hollandaise and roasted corn butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
GALATOIRE’S RESTAURANT
209 Bourbon St., 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Galatoire’s has been a bastion of Creole dining for more than a century. Start with the Grand Goute, a changing combination of shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison and sometimes oysters en brochette. Pompano with crabmeat is a classic, and flaming cafe brulot makes a dramatic finale. Jackets required at dinner and on Sunday. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$
GALLEY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-0955 Galley Seafood is known for its selection of seafood, including boiled shrimp or crabs and fried shrimp or catfish. Po-boys, salads, soups and sweet potato fries round out the menu. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GALVEZ RESTAURANT
914 N. Peters St., 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com Spanish cuisine and sweeping views of the Mississippi River distinguish Galvez as a dining destination. Tapas, steaks and seafood dishes share the menu. A quartet of paellas includes seafood, classic and vegetarian versions.
Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
GAMBINO’ S BAKERY
300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 391-0600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 8857500; www.gambinos.com In addition to king cakes and doberge cakes, Gambino’s bakes specialty cakes, pies and petit fours. The Metairie location serves soups, salads and muffulettas during lunch. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
GATTUSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & RESTAURANT
435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114; www.gattusosdeli.com Gattuso’s serves gourmet salads, wraps, sandwiches, steaks and seafood platters. The shrimp club sandwich comes with grilled Gulf shrimp, crispy bacon, melted provolone cheese, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and mayo on white or whole wheat toast. The portobello mushroom sandwich has melted provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and Creole mayo on an onion roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
GAUTREAU’S RESTAURANT
1728 Soniat St., 899-7397; www.gautreaurestaurant.com Chef Sue Zemanick presents original takes on LouisianaFrench cuisine. Signature menu items include the duck confit, served with a salad of arugula, peaches, candied pecans and sherry vinaigrette. Roasted chicken comes with
garlic mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms and haricots verts. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
GAZEBO CAFE
1018 Decatur St., 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daiquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. Reservations accepted. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
GEORGE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4342; www.georgesmexicanrestaurant.com In addition to traditional Mexican favorites, George’s serves specials like the tequila tuna topped with crawfish, onions and peppers. Huevos rancheros and chorizo omelets are served for Sunday brunch. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
GIO’S VILLA VANCHERI
2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597; www.giosvillavancheri.com Specialties at this upscale Italian eatery include cioppino de mare, a stew of mixed seafood in rich broth. There is an array of veal dishes and steaks, like the 14-oz. orecchio di elefante, a thin veal cutlet shaped like an elephant ear. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$
GIORLANDO’S RESTAURANT
741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8593; www.giorlandos.com Giorlando’s mix of casual Italian and Creole cuisine includes ravioli, meatballs and spaghetti. Mama G’s eggplant features lightly fried eggplant slices over angel hair pasta with shrimp au gratin sauce. Grilled chicken is served with a side of tomato-basil pasta. Mashed potatoes with gravy is a popular side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$
GOOD EARTH MARKET AND CAFE
821 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 674-4329; www.goodearthmarket.net The kitchen at this neighborhood market offers salads and sandwiches, including a cochon de lait sandwich. The Greek salad features grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatos, cucumbers, feta cheese, black olives and tzatziki sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
GORDON BIERSCH
200 Poydras St., 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com This chain brewpub offers German and Czech-style beers and a diverse menu of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and pizza. The barbecued salmon is brushed with Asian barbecue sauce and served with balsamic grilled red onion, spinach and sweet ginger rice. Teriyaki flat iron steak is served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch, page 44