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trio of farm-raised rabbit, which includes a roasted rack with almonds, a loin stuffed with chorizo and a braised leg over pasta with peeled grapes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
skinless half chicken is marinated in garlic, lemon juice and Mediterranean spices and grilled. Lamb is sauteed with onions and tomatoes and served with hummus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LE MERITAGE
LEONARDO TRATTORIA
Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., 522-8800; www.lemeritagerestaurant.com Chef Michael Farrell organizes his menu around food and wine pairings. Light white wines are paired with panroasted striped bass with chive potato cake, applewood-smoked bacon and lump crabmeat. A fruity red is recommended for the duck two ways with fig compote, foie gras and butter potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LEBANON’S CAFE
1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200; www.lebanonscafe.com This casual cafe offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern favorites. Try shrimp kebabs or falafel plates. A
709 St. Charles Ave., 5588986; www.leonardonola.com Leonardo specializes in wood-oven pizzas and pasta made in house. There also are calzones, salads, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. Pasta choices include spaghetti carbonara with pancetta, Pecorino cheese, egg and creamy sauce. The namesake bruschetta Leonardo tops toasted focaccia with goat cheese, herbs and dried blueberries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
serve trout Baquet, fried chicken, gumbo with housemade hot sausage, the 7th Ward pork chop, cheesy grits with brown gravy, and bread pudding. Monday through Saturday Li’l Dizzy offers an all-you-can-eat buffet. Reservations accepted. Poydras Street: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Esplanade Avenue: Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sun.. Credit cards. $$
LIBERTY’S KITCHEN
LI’L DIZZY’S CAFE
422 1/2 S. Broad St., 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org In the morning, Liberty’s Kitchen offers baked goods, breakfast platters and croissants topped with scrambled eggs, cheddar and a choice of ham, turkey, andouille sausage or mushrooms. Shrimp and grits are served with salad and crimini mushrooms sauteed with white wine. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
LIBORIO CUBAN RESTAURANT
The Whitney Wyndham Hotel, 610 Poydras St., 2125656; 1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997 These Creole restaurants
321 Magazine St., 581-9680; www.liboriocuban.com Liborio specializes in dishes
from old Havana. The bistec Cubana is seasoned with garlic, lime and herbs and served with onions, parsley, sweet green plantains, black beans and rice. Reservations for large parties. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LILETTE RESTAURANT
3637 Magazine St., 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com Chef John Harris incorporates French and Italian influences on the menu at his bistro. Entrees include grilled hanger steak with fries, and saffron-infused bouillabaisse with lobster, a king crab claw, scallops, shrimp, cod, mussels, clams, fennel and a rouille crouton. The Alaskan king crab claws with passion fruit butter are popular. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
THE LITTLE PASTRY SHOPPE
2309 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-2253; www.littlepastryshoppe.com This bakery specializes in whole custom cakes, and
serves an assortment of muffins, pastries and coffee. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LITTLE TOKYO
590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; www.littletokyosushi.com House specials at Little Tokyo include the cowboy roll with beef, snow crab, lettuce and avocado and the tropical roll with coconut, avocado and fresh mango. Lettuce wraps filled with minced shrimp and mushrooms are a refreshing appetizer. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
LITTLE TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
310 N. Carrollton Ave., 4855658; 1521 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 831-6788; www.littletokyonola.com Little Tokyo is known for its specialty sushi rolls, and the North Carrollton location has a hibachi grill. The FEMA roll contains fresh salmon, snow crab, asparagus and avocado with spicy tuna and sauce on top. The Burning Man has spicy tuna and crunchy flakes
inside with tuna, avocado and barbecue eel sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LITTLE TOKYO SMALL PLATES & NOODLE BAR
1340 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com This contemporary Japanese bar and restaurant offers sushi rolls, ramen soups and an extensive menu of small plates. Pork gyoza dumplings, fried octopus, sweet potato fries with wasabi dipping sauce, and skewers of seafood, meat and vegetables are among the options. There are several private karaoke rooms. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LIUZZA’S BY THE TRACK
1518 N. Lopez St., 218-7888; www.liuzzabythetrack.com Liuzza’s sweet potato fries make a great snack or side with the signature barbecue shrimp po-boy. The roast beef po-boy is topped with gravy and horseradish sauce. page 59
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