COLOR Covington, (985) 892-2462; 3020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 872-0957; 5409 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8373; www.rolypoly.com The pressed Key West Cuban sandwich combines smoked pork, turkey, ham, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and honey-mustard. The spa salad features plum tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, avocado, walnuts, dried cranberries, alfalfa sprouts and mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards.
ROMAN PIZZA 7329 Cohn St., 866-1166 The chicken Alfredo pizza has a white sauce base topped with chicken, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and fresh tomato slices. The pizza sub is a sandwich filled with pepperoni, black olives, onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $
ROOT 200 Julia St., 252-9480; www.rootnola.com Chorizo-dusted, Cohiba-smoked scallops are served on a bed of caramelized cauliflower and fennel choucroute. The Menage A Foie appetizer rounds up the chef’s daily preparations, including such creations as foie gras mousse coated with Pop Rocks and foie gras cotton candy. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
ROTOLO’S PIZZERIA
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Citywide; www.rotolos.com The parma rosa pasta features blackened shrimp, Italian sausage and penne pasta tossed in creamy tomato sauce. The barbecue chicken pizza has barbecue sauce, grilled chicken and red onions on a hand-tossed pie. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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ROUSES Citywide; www.rouses.com The hot line includes daily specials like Monday’s red beans and rice with smoked sausage. Friday’s fried fish is served over white beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
ROUX ON ORLEANS
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com The wedge salad features pecans, tasso and iceberg lettuce drizzled with blue cheese and balsamic dressing. Redfish is pan-seared and served with jambalaya and a vegetable medley. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
ROYAL BLEND COFFEE & TEA HOUSE
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10828 Hayne Blvd. (btwn Read & Bullard) • New Orleans • 241-8BBQ cochondelaitpoboys.com • Tues-Fri Lunch Only • Saturday till 6pm
55130 freret street · 504.899.6532 mon-thur: 11:30am-10pm fri & sat: 11:30am-11pm sun: 5pm-9pm
244 Metairie Road, Metairie, 8357779; 621 Royal St., 523-2716; www.royalblendcoffee.com The Executive club sandwich features turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato and honey-mustard dressing. Eggs Benedict features poached eggs and Canadian bacon on English muffins drizzled with hollandaise and served