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UGLY DOG SALOON 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net Barbecued pork, beef and chicken are slow-cooked in an on-site smoker at this Warehouse District sports bar. Side dishes include crunchy coleslaw and chili beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ VOODOO BBQ & GRILL Citywide; www.voodoobbqandgrill.com Voodoo gets its mojo working with a selection of housemade sauces. The Graveyard platter combines slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork, grisgris greens, corn pudding and cornbread souffle. White chocolate bread pudding is drizzled with vanilla sauce and served warm. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ WALKER’S SOUTHERN STYLE BBQ 10828 Hayne Blvd., 241-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com The signature item here is cochon de lait, and Walker’s is the year-round home to the cochon de lait po-boy offered at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Barbecued ribs, pork, sausage, brisket and chicken also are available. No reservations. Lunch Wed.Sat., dinner Sat. Cash only. $
ABITA BREW PUB 72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Baby back ribs are marinated in Abita Purple Haze and served dripping with housemade sauce and a side of fries. The menu offers big burgers like the California, which is topped with avocado, sprouts and feta cheese. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com The brewpub serves flashfried calamari tossed with pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives and roasted garlic, and drizzled with red pepper aioli. Gulf grouper is served with naan bread, avocado, tomato, carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, cabbage, poblano peppers, mango mayo and sweet potato fries. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Burgers BOO KOO BBQ 3701 Banks St., 202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com Appetizers include deep fried truffle mac-and-cheese balls. The Boo Koo Burger is made with a ground brisket patty topped with a boudin patty and pepper Jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, late-night Thu.Sat. Cash only. $ BUD’S BROILER Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com These burger joints keep it simple. Get a char-broiled hamburger topped with signature smoky hickory sauce. French fries can be topped with chili or cheese or both. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $ THE COMPANY BURGER 4600 Freret St., 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The house specialty at this burger joint is the namesake Company Burger, assembled with two patties, bread-andbutter pickles, American cheese and red onions. Diners also can opt for lamb or turkey burgers, hot dogs made by Cochon Butcher or pork belly corndogs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $ GROUND PAT’I RESTAURANT Citywide; www.groundpati.com The Smoking Ring burger is topped with barbecue sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, cheese and a fried onion ring and is served with fries. The barbecue rib and chicken combo includes half a rack of ribs, a char-broiled mesquite chicken breast, salad, coleslaw, Texas toast, baked beans and a choice of potato or vegetable. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ IGOR’S BUDDHA BELLY BURGER BAR 4437 Magazine St., 891-6105 The Cajun burger is a half-
pound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce and served with fries or onion rings. The jalapeno poppers are battered and fried cheese-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
PHIL’S GRILL 1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 305-1705; 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com The Zapp-alaya Basin burger features a Zapp’s potato chips-crusted chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, house-made jalapeno aioli, tomato, a pickle and red onion on a jalapeno bun. Burgers can be customized with choices from 19 sauces, 18 toppings and seven cheeses. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PORT OF CALL 838 Esplanade Ave., 5230120; www.portofcallnola.com Port of Call is known for burgers featuring thick half-pound patties served with a baked potato laden with sour cream, cheese and bacon bits. For a side item, order mushrooms sauteed with wine and garlic. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
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TRU BURGER 8115 Oak St., 218-7285; www.truburgers.com This burger joint offers Angus beef and vegetarian patties topped with cheddar, American and Swiss cheeses, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, avocado, jalapenos or a fried egg. Hot dogs, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries and milkshakes also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
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Cafe ANTOINE’S ANNEX 513 Royal St., 525-8045; www.antoines.com The cochon sandwich features Cajun-spiced pulled pork and Swiss cheese on ciabatta bread. The caprese sandwich combines fresh mozzarella and basil, Roma tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ ARTZ BAGELZ 3138 Magazine St., 309-7557; www.artzbagelz.com Order bagels baked in house with flavored cream cheeses or smoked salmon. A popular bagel sandwich is the Downtown, combining turkey, Swiss, bacon, avocado and sprouts. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ page 31
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GORDON BIERSCH 200 Poydras St., 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com This brewpub pours a selection of hand-crafted brews and features an eclectic menu. Barbecued salmon is brushed with Asian barbecue sauce and served with grilled balsamic red onions, spinach and sweet ginger rice. Teriyaki flatiron steak is served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
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