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out 2 eat is an index of Gambit contract advertisers. Unless noted, addresses are for new orleans. Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. to update information in the out 2 eat listings, email willc@ gambitweekly.com, fax 4833116 or call will coviello at 483-3106. Deadline is 10 a.m. monday.
aMeRICaN Fat Hen gRoCeRY — 7457 St. Charles Ave., 266-2921; www.fathengrill.com — barbecue is the specialty at chef shane Pritchett’s casual cafe with an upscale deli menu. order barbecued pulled-pork, texasstyle brisket or st. louis ribs. there also are burgers, entrees, creative sides, and breakfast is available all day. no reservations. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$
BaR & GRILL BaYoU BeeR gaRDen — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., 302-9357 — Head to bayou beer Garden for a 10-oz. bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. no reservations. lunch and dinner, late-night fri.-sat. credit cards. $ Dino’s BaR & gRill — 1128 Tchoupitoulas St., 558-0900 — Dino’s kitchen serves burgers, chicken tenders, salads and wraps. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. no reservations. lunch, dinner and latenight daily. credit cards and checks. $ tHe RiVeRsHaCK taVeRn — 3449 River Road, 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — this bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. no reservations. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $ sHamRoCK BaR & gRill — 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 3010938 — shamrock serves burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys,
ZaDDie’s taVeRn — 1200 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 8320830 — Zaddie’s serves burgers, alligator sausage, boudin, tamales and meat or crawfish pies. thursday’s steak night special features a filet mignon, butter-garlic potatoes, salad, grilled french bread and a soft drink for $15. no reservations. lunch, dinner and late-night daily. credit cards. $
BaRBeCUe Boo Koo BBQ — 3701 Banks St., 202-4741; www.bookoobbq. com — the boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. the cajun banh mi fills a Vietnamese roll with hogshead cheese, smoked pulled pork, boudin, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, pickled radish and sriracha sweet chile aioli. no reservations. lunch and dinner mon.-sat., latenight fri.-sat. cash only. $ saUCY’s BBQ gRill — 3244 Severn Ave., Metairie, 322-2544; www.saucysbbqgrill.com — saucy’s serves slow-smoked st. louis-style pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled or jerk chicken. side items include smoked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw and caribbean rice. no reservations. lunch and dinner mon.-sat. credit cards. $$
BReWPUB CResCent CitY BReWHoUse — 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com — live jazz and German-style beers complement creative cooking at this brewpub. crabmeat-stuffed jumbo shrimp, grilled baby back ribs, overstuffed po-boys and seafood gumbo are popular dishes. reservations recommended. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$
BURGeRS BeaCHCoRneR BaR & gRill — 4905 Canal St., 4887357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com — top a 10-oz. beach burger with cheddar, blue, swiss or pepper Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms or house-made hickory sauce. other options include a grilled chicken sandwich. no reservations. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $ BUD’s BRoileR — Citywide;
www.budsbroiler.com — bud’s broiler is known for charcoalbroiled burgers topped with hickory-amoked sauce. the menus also includes hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. the clearview Parkway and 24-hour city Park location also offer shrimp and catfish po-boys. no reservations. lunch, dinner and late-night daily. credit cards. $
CaFe CaFe FReRet — 7329 Freret St., 861-7890; www.cafefreret. com — the cafe serves breakfast itemes like the freret egg sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon or sausage served on toasted white or wheat bread or an english muffin. signature sandwiches include the chef’s Voodoo burger, muffuletta and cuban po-boy. no reservations. breakfast and lunch fri.-wed., dinner mon.-wed., fri.-sat. credit cards. $$ Canal stReet BistRo & eCo CaFe — 3903 Canal St., 561-6585; www.ecocafeno.com — this cafe serves sandwiches like the veggie club, layered with swiss cheese, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, spinach and baby pickles. there are fresh squeezed juices, and friday and saturday evenings feature tapas dining. no reservations. breakfast and lunch daily, dinner fri.-sat. credit cards. $$ gott goURmet CaFe — 3100 Magazine St., 373-6579; www.gottgourmetcafe.com — this cafe serves a variety of gourmet salads, sandwiches, wraps, chicago-style hot dogs, burgers and more. the cochon de lait panini includes slow-braised pork, baked ham, pickles, swiss, ancho-honey slaw, honey mustard and chili mayo. no reservations. breakfast sat.-sun., lunch and dinner tue.sun. credit cards. $ laKeVieW BReW CoFFee CaFe — 5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001 — this casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. breakfast is available all day on weekends. no reservations. breakfast and lunch daily, dinner mon.-sat. credit cards. $ paRKVieW CaFe at CitY paRK — City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9474 — located in the old casino building, the cafe serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, salads and ice cream till early evening. no reservations. lunch and early dinner daily. credit cards. $ pRaVDa — 1113 Decatur St., 581-1112; www.pravdaofnola. com — Pravda is known for its
CHINeSe CHina oRCHiD — 704 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1428; www. chinaorchidneworleans.com — this longtime riverbend restaurant offers a wide array of chinese dishes. sizzling black pepper beef or chicken is prepared with onions, red and green peppers and brown sauce and served on a hot plate with steamed rice on the side. other options include fried rice, noodle and egg foo young dishes. reservations accepted. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$ FiVe Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935 — the large menu at five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. reservations accepted. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$ JUng’s golDen DRagon — 3009 Magazine St., 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of chinese, thai and Korean cuisine. chinese specialties include mandarin, szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. reservations accepted. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $ tReY YUen CUisine oF CHina — 600 N. Causeway Approach., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.tryyuen.com — House specialties include fried soft-shell crab topped with tong cho sauce, and cantonese-style stir-fried alligator and mushrooms in oyster sauce. reservations accepted for large parties. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$
COFFee/DeSSeRt antoine’s anneX — 513 Royal St., 581-4422; www.antoines.com — the annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. the royal street salad features baby spinach and mixed lettuces with carrots, red onion, red peppers, grapes, olives, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. no reservations. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $ KUpCaKe FaCtoRY — 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 267-4990; 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com — choose from a large selection of gourmet cupcakes. the fat elvis is made with banana cake and topped with peanut butter frosting. the strawberry fields tops strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream frosting. other options include white chocolate raspberry and a banana cupcake. no reservations. Hours vary by location. credit
maURiCe FRenCH pastRies — 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 455-0830; www. mauricefrenchpastries.com — maurice french Pastries offers an array of continental and french baked goods as well as specialty cakes, cheesecakes and pies. no reservations. Hessmer avenue: breakfast and lunch mon.-sat. west napoleon: breakfast and lunch tue.sat. credit cards. $ pinKBeRRY — 300 Canal St.; 5601 Magazine St., 899-4260; www.pinkberry.com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. there also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies. no reservations. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $
CONteMPORaRY 5 FiFtY 5 — 555 Canal St., 5535638; www.555canal.com — new orleans dishes and americana favorites take an elegant turn in dishes such as the lobster mac and cheese, combining lobster meat, elbow macaroni and mascarpone, boursin and white cheddar cheeses. reservations recommended. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$$ BaYona — 430 Dauphine St., 525-4455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on chef susan spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. reservations recommended. lunch wed.-sat., dinner mon.-sat. credit cards. $$$ oaK — 8118 Oak St., 302-1485; www.oaknola.com — this wine bar offers small plates and live musical entertainment. Gulf shrimp fill tacos assembled in house-made corn tortillas with pickled vegetables, avocado and lime crema. the hanger steak bruschetta is topped with Point reyes blue cheese and smoked red onion marmalade. no reservations. Dinner and late-night tue.-sat. credit cards. $$ one RestaURant & loUnge — 8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www.one-sl.com — chef scott snodgrass prepares refined dishes like char-grilled oysters topped with roquefort cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and a memorable cochon de lait. reservations recommended. lunch tue.-fri., dinner mon.-sat. credit cards. $$
CReOLe antoine’s RestaURant — 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422; www. antoines.com — the city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century french creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. signature dishes include oysters rockefeller, crawfish cardinal and baked alaska. reservations recommended. lunch and dinner mon-sat., brunch sun. credit cards. $$$ gUmBo sHop — 640 St. Peter St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop. com — Gumbo and new orleans classics such as crawfish etouffee dominate the menu. their spicy fla-
vors meld into a dish that represents the city’s best and redefines comfort food. no reservations. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $ melange — 2106 Chartres St., 309-7335; www.melangenola.com — Dine on french-creole cuisine in a restaurant and bar themed to resemble a lush 1920s speakeasy. lapin au vin is a farm raised rabbit cooked served with demi-glace, oven-roasted shallots, tomatoes, potatoes and pancetta. reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch sunday. credit cards. $$ montRel’s BistRo — 1000 N. Peters St., 524-4747 — this casual restaurant serves creole favorites. the menu includes crawfish etouffee, boiled crawfish, red beans and rice and bread pudding for dessert. outdoor seating is adjacent to Dutch alley and the french market. reservations accepted. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$
CUBaN/CaRIBBeaN moJitos RUm BaR & gRill — 437 Esplanade Ave., 252-4800; www.mojitosnola.com — mojitos serves a mix of caribbean, cuban and creole dishes. aruba scallops are seared and served with white chocolate chipotle sauce with jalapeno grits and seasonal vegetables. warm walnut goat cheese is served with yuca chips. reservations accepted. lunch sat.-sun., dinner and late-night daily. credit cards. $$
DeLI Cg’s CaFe at tHe RUstY nail — 1100 Constance St., 722-3168; www.therustynail.biz — Inside the rusty nail, cG’s offers a menu of sandwiches. the Piggly wiggly features pulled pork on a sesame seed bun with coleslaw and pickle chips on the side. the wild turkey is layered with Granny smith apple slices, provolone, bacon and garlic mayo. no reservations. Dinner and late-night tue.-sat. cash only. $ KosHeR CaJUn neW YoRK Deli & gRoCeRY — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-2010; www. koshercajun.com — this new Yorkstyle deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the bronx. no reservations. lunch sun.-thu., dinner mon.-thu. credit cards. $ maRtin Wine CellaR — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — the wine emporium offers gourmet sandwiches and deli items. the reuben combines corned beef, melted swiss, sauerkraut and russian dressing on rye bread. the sena salad features chicken, golden raisins, blue cheese, toasted pecans and pepper jelly vinaigrette over field greens. no reservations. lunch daily, dinner mon.-fri., brunch sun. credit cards. $$
FReNCH Flaming toRCH — 737 Octavia St., 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com — chef nathan Gile’s menu includes pan-seared maine diver scallops with chimichurri sauce and smoked bacon and corn hash. coffee- and coriander-spiced rack of lamb is oven roasted and served with buerre rouge and chevre mashed potatoes. reservations recommended. lunch mon.-fri., dinner daily, brunch sat.-sun. credit cards. $$ page 30
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o’HenRY’s FooD & spiRits — 634 S. Carrollton Ave., 8669741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 461-9840; www. ohenrys.com — complimentary peanuts are the calling card of these casual, family friendly restaurants. the menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. no reservations. lunch and dinner daily. credit cards. $$
reuben sandwiches, cheese sticks and fries with cheese or gravy. other options include corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips. no reservations. Dinner and late night daily. credit cards. $
Vine & Dine — 141 Delaronde St., 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com — the cafe serves cheese boards and charcuterie plates with pate and cured meats. there also is a menu of sandwiches, quesadillas, bruschettas, salads and dips. no reservations. lunch tue.-sat., dinner mon.-sat. credit cards. $$
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