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April 1, 2014

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2014 Spring Restaurant Guide..........................15 You’ve got food needs. We have hundreds of solutions

7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Dita Von Teese, Bach Around the Clock, La Boheme and more

NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 A statewide smoking ban seems off the table in this year’s legislative session, but lawmakers are looking at e-cigs Bouquets & Brickbats ...........................................7 This week’s heroes and zeroes C’est What? ................................................................7 Gambit’s Web poll Scuttlebutt................................................................8 All the news that fits Jeremy Alford ..........................................................10 Payday lenders gear up for battle in Baton Rouge Commentary.............................................................11 Endorsements in Kenner elections Blake Pontchartrain.............................................12 The N.O. It All

100 Clancy DuBos...........................................................13 The economic impact of the coastal master plan

STYLE + SHOPPING What’s In Store ......................................................79 Copper Monkey Grill

EAT + DRINK Review .......................................................................81 The Sammich Fork + Center ...........................................................82 All the news that’s fit to eat 3-Course Interview .............................................83 Jammer Orintas, pizza food truck operator Drinks ........................................................................84 Beer Buzz and Wine of the Week Last Bites .................................................................85 5 in Five, Plate Dates and Off the Menu

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT News..........................................................................87 A big week for comedy in New Orleans News......................................................................... 88 Big Easy Theater Awards winners News..........................................................................93 Wrestlemania and five days of events

103 Music .........................................................................97 PREVIEW: Waxahatchee Film........................................................................... 100 REVIEW: Nymphomaniac Art ............................................................................. 103 REVIEW: The People of New Orleans From A to Z Stage........................................................................ 106 REVIEW: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Events ..................................................................... 109 PREVIEW: New Orleans International Puppet Festival Crossword + Sudoku ..........................................122

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seven things to do in seven days The Airborne Toxic Event

Fri. April 4 | Authors of the kind of grand, anthemic pronouncements that drive auto advertisements and HBO montages, L.A.’s Airborne Toxic Event have, like the Killers and Florence Welch before them, seized a moment. The band’s Springsteen-pumping third album, Such Hot Blood (Island), is indie rock on growth hormones. Sleeper Agent opens at 8 p.m. at the Old U.S. Mint.

Bach Around the Clock

Fri.-Sat. April 4-5 | The annual celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday is a 29-hour music marathon featuring Ellis Marsalis, Helen Gillet, musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans Trombone Choir, resident organist Albinas Prizgintas and many others. At Trinity Episcopal Church.

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La Boheme

Fri. & Sun. April 4 & 6 | The New Orleans Opera Association presents Puccini’s opera about a young couple in love amid the artists and bohemians of Paris. At 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

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Dita Von Teese | Burlesque star Dita Von Teese brings her Strip, Strip Hooray! show to New Orleans. She’ll perform her new “Birds of Paradise” act as well as her martini glass, rhinestone cowgirl and opium den numbers, and she’s joined by Catherine D’lish, Dirty Martini, Selene Luna, Perle Noire, Lada Nikolska and Monsieur Romeo. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at House of Blues.

Fri. April 4 | Local ska punks Joystick hit the album-release jackpot: a headline spot for the Queers, New Hampshire’s least-likely-to-make-30 alumnus, still going strong on its 11th studio release, 2010’s Back to the Basement (Asian Man). Pears and Bujie and the Highrise open at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

Marnie Stern

Sat. April 5 | Closing out Brooklyn Brewery’s weeklong Mash Bash events is the borough’s fire-fingered guitarist, whose 2013 album The Chronicles of Marnia (Kill Rock Stars) earned acclaim for Stern’s wild, whiplashing guitar-pop. Admission is free, Brooklyn’s beer is not. New Orleans fuzzy pop-punks Native America open at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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Fri.-Thu. April 4-10 | The New Orleans Film Society and Prytania Theatre present a weeklong festival of art house, foreign and documentary films. Danish director Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac, Volumes I and II, are among the films making their local premiere. PAGE 101.

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donated 960 rolls of toilet paper — a year’s supply for 20 firefighters — to the New Orleans Fire Department on March 19 as part of the Charmin Relief Project, a nationwide donation of 50,000 rolls of toilet paper to 50 firehouses in 50 states. Since 2012, Charmin has donated more than 130,000 rolls of toilet paper. It also plans to renovate bathrooms in five firehouses across the country.

The Hotel Modern

donated more than 2,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads to Magnolia Community Services, the Jefferson Parish-based organization that provides services to group homes and independent living facilities, as well as vocational training and supported employment with area businesses. The beads benefit the organization’s working artists who have developmental disabilities.

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Smoke signals

By Alex Woodward

ig leather couches, low lighting and a glass of Scotch beg for a cigar. At Winston’s Pub & Patio, the Old Metairie staple whose sign features a silhouette of its namesake Prime Minister lighting a fat one, that was the winning combination for many of its customers. On Ash Wednesday, however, the longtime smokers’ paradise turned on the no smoking sign — a wooden “smoke free” notice hanging under Winston Churchill’s silhouette. “There would be six or seven guys, cigars going on — or a couple cigars — that burn for a long time,” said the bar’s general manager Stephen Joseph. “You would see people walk in and turn around. I thought, ‘What do you gain or lose in this?’” Joseph said the bar was losing as many potential customers as regulars. Smokers still can smoke at Winston’s extended, recently renovated patio area, and Joseph said he plans to add an overhang for rainy days. “[Smokers] are not being exiled. They just walk over a few feet,” he said. “Ultimately we made the push to increase business, or at the very least not lose business.” Winston’s is among the slowly growing list of bars and venues in New Orleans where smoking is prohibited. According to the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL), more than 100 places in New Orleans prohibit smoking. Statewide, several cities and parishes have developed smoke-free policies. In 2012, Alexandria banned smoking in bars and gaming facilities, followed by Monroe, West Monroe and all of Ouachita Parish. More than 20 college campuses in Louisiana also have instituted smoking bans.

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The Louisiana Senate

last week defeated a bill by state Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge, to repeal a state law that the U.S. Supreme Court declared unconstitutional in 1987. Claitor’s bill attempted to repeal the archaic Louisiana law that gives equal weight to “creation-science” and “evolution-science” in public schools. The old law states, “each shall be taught as a theory, rather than as proven scientific fact.” The Senate voted 32-5 against Claitor’s measure.

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While statewide campaigns to ban smoking in bars and casinos have largely been stubbed out, the state Legislature is looking at ‘e-cigs.’

“That means local municipalities can enact stronger laws than the Stephen Joseph, state,” said Tonia Moore, associate bar manager at director of TFL. “We’d love for New Winston’s Pub & Orleans to go smoke-free. It won’t Patio, announced on be easy, but we have a lot of supFacebook that the porters.” cigar bar would be In 2011, TFL made a push to ban smoke-free March 5. smoking in Louisiana bars and P H OTO C O U RT E S Y O F casinos with its Let’s Be Totally S T EP HEN J O S EP H Clear campaign, which featured musicians and bartenders in ads discussing how second-hand smoke is detrimental to the health of workers. Bars are a glaring exception to the rule in the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act, which prohibits smoking in most places. While the Louisiana Legislature isn’t considering any bills this year to ban smoking in bars and casinos, as was attempted in previous sessions, the Senate already approved a bill (and will consider others) concerning the new crop of tobacco “alternatives” — electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, battery-powered devices filled with nicotine cartridges. Senate Bill 12 by state Sen. Rick Gallot, D-Ruston, prohibits the sale of e-cigs — which previously were not regulated — to minors. The Senate passed

awarded $33,500 worth of instruments to 12 New Orleans area schools during the Class Got Brass competition at the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival on March 23. First place finisher St. Augustine High School received $10,000 in instruments. Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews also donated 25 trumpets and 25 trombones to several area schools.

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Gallot’s measure 37-0 on March 24. The bill now awaits approval in the House Judiciary Committee. Among several health-related bills by state Sen. David Heitmeier, D-Algiers, Senate Bill 491 amends the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act to add e-cigs to the list of prohibited tobacco products, much like cigarettes are now. That would mean no more “vaping” in restaurants, despite what e-cig commercials say. That bill is pending before the Senate’s Health and Welfare Committee, which Heitmeier chairs. While smoking rates in Orleans Parish have decreased in recent years, e-cigs are gaining popularity. In 2012, the local smoking rate was 15 percent among men and women, an average decrease of 1.8 percent since 1996, according to a study by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Meanwhile, more than 20 percent of callers to TFL’s 1-800-QUIT-NOW hotline in January were using e-cigarettes — compared to October 2013, when only 8.6 percent of callers were using e-cigarettes. According to the University of Washington study, there has been an overall decline in smoking, though in Southern and rural areas, the decline rates were smaller than in places like the Northwest. (The report used self-reported data from 4.7 million adults in more than 3,000 counties from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.) Nearly 20 percent of Louisiana adults are smokers, according to the 2011 Tobacco Use Supplement of the Current Population Survey. The e-cig ban came to the Legislature’s attention following a parishwide ban in all Beauregard Parish schools. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not currently regulate e-cigs, though it “intends to issue a proposed rule extending FDA’s tobacco product authorities” beyond cigarettes and other tobacco products to include e-cigs. (The FDA’s attempt to regulate the devices through the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was overruled in January 2010 in federal court, which ruled that the devices should be regulated as a tobacco product.) Maryland, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania adopted laws to prohibit selling e-cigs to minors, and several other states are planning similar legislation. TFL’s Moore warns that e-cigs are attractive to former smokers, people using e-cigs as a smoking cessation tool and first-time smokers wary of traditional cigarettes. “We definitely want people to understand they’re not healthy,” Moore said, adding that the vapors from the device can lead to “second-hand vaping.” Other bills being considered by state lawmakers aim for narrower, morelikely-to-pass regulations. Heitmeier’s Senate Bill 514 proposes banning smoking within 200 feet of public and

private elementary and secondary schools. It also orders the state school superintendent to develop rules for signage and gives law enforcement authority to issue a citation for violating the ban, with fines up to $100 for a third offense. House Bill 168 by state Rep. Frank Hoffmann, R-West Monroe, prohibits outdoor smoking within 25 feet of state office buildings. Heitmeier’s bill was approved by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee last week, and Hoffman’s bill likewise won approval last week from the House Health and Welfare Committee (of which Hoffman is vice chair). Each measure now awaits floor action in the author’s respective chamber. To become law, each bill also must be approved by the other legislative chamber and be signed by Gov. Bobby Jindal. Every year from 2009 to 2011, thenstate Sen. Rob Marionneaux, a Democrat from Grosse Tete, introduced legislation to prohibit smoking in bars and casinos. Each time, the measure failed despite aggressive support from TFL and eleventh-hour changes to exempt casinos from the measure. Now TFL is shifting gears to a statewide On The Move campaign with youth programs and other ideas for legislation, including a potential cigarette tax increase. Louisiana has the third-lowest cigarette tax in the U.S. at 36 cents per pack. Moore hopes the measure could at least deter smokers where anti-smoking efforts have failed. Jindal, however, is dead-set against any form of tax increase — even one on cigarettes — because he wants to maintain his “tax virginity” when he runs for president. For TFL, smoking bans are a public health issue. In the 2013 America’s Health Rankings, Louisiana ranked 48th. In smoking, it ranked 46th. “We’re still at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to our health,” Moore said. “It’s time to start looking at Louisiana as somewhere that can be a No. 1.” For Winston’s and other New Orleans bars — including the dozens of businesses that have gone smoke-free in the last few years — a ban on smoking just makes good sense as a business decision. (TFL’s directory of smoke-free bars has nearly tripled in size since 2009.) Of Winston’s nine-person bar staff, two are smokers. Joseph said the smoking staff understands “it’s right business-wise,” despite personal gripes. He said a longtime regular called him the morning the bar announced the new rule on Facebook and asked, “What the f— are you thinking?” Along with the announcement’s 235 Facebook “likes” are several disappointed commenters saying their goodbye to the bar. “Cigarette smokers took it real easy. They’re used to being kicked out of places by now,” he said. “Cigar smokers were let down. This is one of the few places they had.”

Quote of the week

“God bless the Koch brothers. They’re fighting for our freedom.” — U.S. Sen. David Vitter at a Caddo Parish town hall, defending David and Charles Koch, the billionaire donors who have emerged as a formidable fundraising force for GOP causes and candidates. Vitter called them “two of the most patriotic Americans in the history of the Earth.” Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the group founded and supported by the Kochs, has spent heavily in Louisiana in hopes of unseating Vitter’s Democratic counterpart, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu. In recent weeks, Landrieu has sent out fundraising emails calling AFP’s ads unfair and calling the Koch brothers “out of state and out of touch.”

Legal advice

Former govs: let lawsuit be

Although former Govs. Buddy Roemer, Kathleen Blanco and Edwin Edwards have many political differences, all three agree that state officials — particularly the Legislature and the current governor — should not interfere with the local levee board’s lawsuit against oil, gas and pipeline companies. Last year, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) filed a lawsuit seeking to hold 97 energy companies responsible for decades of operations exacerbating coastal erosion that exposes inland residents to higher flood risks. The lawsuit quickly became a political issue, with Gov. Bobby Jindal first accusing the levee board of overstepping its authority, then removing some of its key members. Some state lawmakers are trying to change the laws — retroactively — that allowed the filing of the lawsuit. On March 26, Roemer, Blanco and Edwards took the stage at Loyola University for a wide-ranging panel discussion on a number of issues, but a question from moderator Lee Zurik about the levee-board lawsuit drew emphatic support from all three. For Roemer, a Republican who ran for president in 2012 on a platform based largely on freeing politics from the influence of corporate money, support for the levee board was natural. The damage to the coastline from the oil and gas industry is plainly visible, Roemer said, and the oil companies are simply trying to maximize their profits by shirking the responsibility of repairing it. “This ought to be a for-profit state, but those who abuse the privilege

and don’t pay for damaging the land and water and the air that we breathe ought to pay the cost of it,” Roemer said. Edwards traced the damage back decades to Gov. Huey Long in the 1920s and 1930s, and said the companies began moving offshore in the 1980s. “At the very least, we ought to go to court and find out who is responsible and to what extent,” Edwards said. Blanco agreed with both men that “the channels that were dug and not restored have contributed mightily to our land losses.” But she also took exception with the political interference in the levee board itself by the Jindal administration’s use of opposition to the lawsuit as a “litmus test” for approving board members. “I’m very proud to say that I created the independent levee board … and designed it to be free from politics,” Blanco said. “I’m rather concerned that it is going to be re-politicized.” If the lawsuit does survive, it is unlikely to be heard in court, Blanco said. Instead, she predicted that it would lead to a settlement that will still be a major benefit to the state. The forum also aired the former governors’ views on Blanco’s handling of Hurricane Katrina (Roemer and Edwards rose to her defense), on the Affordable Care Act, on public education, on the Louisiana economy, and on upcoming political races. Judging by the audience’s reactions, Edwards’ legendary wit was one of the primary attractions. Many of his laugh lines of the night came at the expense of Jindal. At one point, Edwards opined, “He’s a strange person. He doesn’t hunt. He doesn’t gamble. He doesn’t eat crawfish.” The veracity of Edwards’ crawfish allegation could not be immediately confirmed, though the governor’s website does offer a recipe for “Grandma Jindal’s Crawfish Pie.” — ROBERT MORRIS | UPTOWN MESSENGER

Safe at home

Domestic violence bills progress through Legislature

A package of domestic violence bills authored by state Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans, moved closer to the governor’s desk last week after testimony and approval in a House committee. On March 26, three of Moreno’s five bills targeting domestic violence offenders received approval from the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice. They head to the House floor this week.

SCUTTLEBUTT House Bill 753 prohibits an offender from possessing a firearm while subject to a protective order. It also prohibits an offender from possessing a firearm for 10 years after serving jail time for domestic battery. House Bill 747 adds “domestic abuse aggravated assault” to the Louisiana Criminal Code’s crimes of violence list and makes a second conviction for domestic abuse battery a felony. House Bill 750 requires judges to expedite protective orders into the Louisiana Protective Order Registry. Moreno’s House Bill 1052, which creates the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission, was referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee. House Bill 749, which allows a domestic abuse victim to be granted an immediate divorce, and House Bill 748, which allows for exemplary civil damages to be awarded to domestic abuse victims in certain cases, were referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. Originally, Moreno’s HB 753 included a measure for law enforcement to remove any guns from the scene of a domestic violence call, but that provision was removed in order to gain neutrality from the National Rifle Association. House Bill 673, however, from state Rep. Alfred Williams, D-Baton Rouge, aims to authorize gun confiscation from domestic violence scenes. His bill is pending before the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. — ALEX WOODWARD

Big GOP guns coming next month

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been added to the speakers’ lineup at the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference (RLC), which will take place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside May 29-31. Already announced as speakers: Gov. Bobby Jindal, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, former Florida U.S. Rep. Allen West, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., and tycoon Donald Trump. The RLC, which has been held in New Orleans the last few years, is seen as a place for those in the American conservative movement to shore up their constituencies (and fan bases), as well as a platform for those eying a presidential run. Its presidential straw poll gets lots of attention, but has not always reflected the eventual nominee. At the 2012 RLC, former Mass. Gov. Mitt

Romney (the eventual nominee) topped then-Texas Rep. Ron Paul by exactly one vote. In 2011, Paul topped the poll with more votes than his second- and third-place challengers (Bachmann and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman) combined. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Changing landscapes Tulane Avenue a new ‘cultural district’?

New businesses and homes popping up along Tulane Avenue in Mid-City may become part of a state cultural district, thanks to an application submitted to the state’s culture moguls. The application, sent to the state Office of Cultural Development, was endorsed earlier this month by New Orleans City Councilwomen Susan Guidry and LaToya Cantrell. The Office of Cultural Development is part of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, which is overseen by the lieutenant governor. Cultural districts “spark community revitalization,” Guidry said, because they allow for sales tax exemptions on the sale of original oneof-a-kind works of art and give tax credits for regular owner-occupied residential and mixed-use buildings. The council has requested that the Museum City Park Cultural District boundaries be expanded to include Tulane Avenue from South Pierce Street to Broad Street and Interstate 10 from South Bernadotte Street to City Park Avenue. The expansion would include a sizable portion of land near I-10 and City Park Avenue. The boundary was last revised in 2011. Two new Mid-City businesses just opened their doors this year in the 3800 block of Tulane Avenue. Treo is a craft-cocktail bar with an upstairs art gallery, and the Tulane Ave. Bar recently opened down the street. The owner of Treo, Pauline Patterson, was a leading proponent of the application, according to City Council members, and Patterson’s bar and art gallery would benefit from the expansion of the cultural district. Guidry called Patterson and other business owners along Tulane Avenue “pioneers” of the area. “It is exciting because the expansion of Tulane is going to become such a beautiful entry to New Orleans in the future,” she said. — DELLA HASSELLE | MID-CITY MESSENGER

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Seeing red

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A payday — for lobbyists

s this press row?” The gentleman — suited up for political engagement and breathing a little heavy — handed over a press release when I answered in the affirmative. The headline did the rest of the talking: “Payday lenders currently charge interest rates 10 times higher than felony loan-sharking laws allow.” Later that morning outside the Louisiana House’s basement committee rooms, a longtime lobbyist on the other side of the issue laughed as activists took to the steps of the Capitol in support of Together Louisiana, the group responsible for the press release. “Everybody’s getting a piece of this one,” he said, referring to the teams of lobbyists being assembled.

Together Louisiana and its allies counter that payday lenders actually operate a lot like loan sharks. They contend the lenders set up walk-in offices in lowincome neighborhoods and seek clients among the working poor. Talking off the record, they even suggest the payday lenders are setting up in the same neighborhoods where real loan sharks sit in the back of pool halls and bars and other stereotypical settings. The Legislature last took up this issue in earnest in 1999, when lawmakers attempted to cap rates and curb fees, with mixed results. How much in interest are we talking about? Opponents often use the example of a $100 loan with a typical interest payment of $30, although figures vary.

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The payday loan industry and its critics are putting on the biggest show to be seen in the Capitol.

Few would have believed it a few months ago, but the push to implement more consumer-friendly rules on payday loans has become one of the most heavily lobbied issues of the legislative session. Sure, a slew of litigation issues, ranging from tort reform to coastal-related lawsuits, will take over that claim soon enough. For now, however, the payday loan industry and its critics are putting on the biggest show to be seen in the Capitol. It’s not just lobbyists. Stepping up are associations such as Together Louisiana, a mix of Democrats, community advocates and faith-based organizations married by Together Baton Rouge and the New Orleans-based Jeremiah Group. Together Louisiana was formed a year ago to take on socioeconomic issues. The decision to paint payday lenders, which offer loans with high interest rates, as legal loan sharks is an early sign that Together Louisiana has a bite of its own. The fledgling group is lobbying in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, AARP, the Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Louisiana Budget Project and the Southern Baptist Convention. For their part, the payday lenders aren’t exactly flailing in the legislative waters. They are lobbied up as well, and we’ll know soon who has the stronger team. Lender lobbyists already are explaining that their clients provide a legitimate service that helps borrowers who otherwise might have to go to unregulated loan sharks.

This go-round, two proposals take aim at the payday lending industry — SB 84 by Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, and HB 239 by Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge. Among other things, the measures would cap short-term loans at 36 percent annually as well as lump in all fees as part of the proposed new definition of “interest.” Nevers and James also are focusing on the practice that gives the industry its name. They want to further prohibit the act of having borrowers write a postdated check for the amount of the loan plus interest, which can then be rolled over to new loans if the customer cannot cover the face amount of the check. Whatever the outcome, this fight will be one to watch. It’s already shaping up as the sleeper issue of the session, a debate that some say pits right against wrong. With both sides bringing in experts and lobbyists, it’ll certainly be expensive. In fact, the buzz around the Capitol these days is all about the money behind the money being loaned. At least 40 lobbyists representing payday loan companies met for a strategy meeting in the Capitol in mid-March, according to one who attended. While tactics and policy were definitely on the agenda, there also were hushed whispers about the real payday in question — the one coming to the worker bees. As another lobbyist in attendance joked, “The payday loan industry will have to take out a payday loan to pay its lobbyists.”

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Kenner endorsements for City Council, and his qualifications are unmatched. He will work with Mayor Mike Yenni to fully fund Kenner’s Police Department and to implement the Kenner 2030 strategic plan. He also promises to find ways to beef up Kenner’s code enforcement division. We recommend Keith Conley for Council at-Large, Division B. For Council, District 2: Mike Sigur — Mike Sigur served as a Kenner police officer for more than three decades, in both the enforcement and administrative divisions of the department. He capped his career by serving on the executive staffs of Kenner’s last two police chiefs and supervised the construction of the department’s administrative complex. He also has served as president of the Jefferson Alliance for Good Government and president of the Central Kenner Civic Association. District 2 straddles Interstate 10 and includes some of Kenner’s older neighborhoods, where infrastructure needs are great, as well as some newer neighborhoods north of I-10, where

Yenni’s biggest accomplishment has been a forward-looking strategic plan for Kenner’s economic revitalization. traffic and business development are major concerns. Sigur’s experience will serve him well as one of Kenner’s new council members, and we recommend his election from District 2. For Council District 5: Dominick Impastato — Council District 5 encompasses some of Kenner’s nicest, and neediest, neighborhoods in the northwest corner of the city. Dominick Impastato offers that district’s best hope for new leadership. A young attorney who served on the Kenner Economic Development Committee, he helped craft the Kenner 2030 plan and chaired one of its key subcommittees in improving Kenner’s political climate. His focus on the council will be fighting blight in his district, improving the quality of life in all neighborhoods, and continuing to implement the Kenner 2030 plan for economic development. He is endorsed by a wide array of organizations and prominent individuals, and we add our name to that list. We recommend Dominick Impastato for Kenner Council District 5.

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ew Orleans held the political spotlight for the first three months of the year in the quadrennial citywide elections. Now it’s Kenner’s turn. Louisiana’s sixth-largest city (and easily the largest in Jefferson Parish) is holding its citywide elections Saturday, April 5. Some of the Kenner races are already settled. First-time candidate Michael Glaser was elected Kenner’s new police chief when no one qualified against him. Elsewhere, incumbent Councilwoman Maria Defrancesch likewise drew no opponent in the at-large Division A race, as did Keith Reynaud in Council District 3 and Leonard Cline in Council District 4. In the remaining Kenner races, we make the following recommendations: For Mayor: Mike Yenni — Kenner’s first-term mayor has brought a spirit of youth and enthusiasm to the job. Yenni’s biggest accomplishment has been a forward-looking strategic plan for Kenner’s economic revitalization, called “Kenner 2030.” The plan thoroughly examines Kenner’s present situation — declining home starts, older infrastructure in many areas, and an aging population — and charts a clear path forward for bringing the city back to a place of prominence by 2030. Among the plan’s priorities are landscaping major arteries to make the city more attractive and reviving the major commercial corridors on both ends of Kenner, in Rivertown and Laketown. Yenni also has been a staunch advocate for attracting younger families to Kenner, including his support for the Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, which already has 500 elementary students. In his second term, the mayor pledges to find an appropriate and sustainable funding source for Kenner’s police and fire departments. Probably his biggest challenge in his first term was voter rejection of a set of proposed millage increases. He took the defeat in stride and cut the city budget by $8.5 million, including the elimination of 135 government positions. He admits that due to budget cuts, City Hall responds to people on a much slower basis than before, but he continues to work hard for the people of his city. Mike Yenni has earned a second term as Kenner’s mayor. For Council at-Large, Division B: Keith Conley — Keith Conley has served the people of Kenner at practically every level of government, but this is his first time as a candidate for elective office. He began his career as a police officer, a job he held for 20 years. Then, after earning a law degree at night, he was a prosecutor in Kenner’s city court, the clerk of the Kenner Mayor’s Court, and then Kenner’s full-time city attorney for seven years, until his recent retirement. Now he’s offering himself as a candidate

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Questions for Blake: askblake@gambitweekly.com

Hey Blake,

Why does Lafayette Square have no statue or monument to the Marquis de Lafayette? Zane

Dear Zane,

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Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought with American colonists against Britain in the American Revolution, is commemorated in many ways in New Orleans. There are streets, cemeteries and a school named after him. A bronze bust of Lafayette has been part of the Louisiana State Museum since 1964, and is exhibited on the first floor of the Cabildo. There’s also Lafayette Square, a public park, in the Central Business District. The park was designed by Charles Laveau Trudeau in 1798 and was given its current name in 1825 after Lafayette visited the city. At that time, the park had no statues. A bronze bust of philanthropist John McDonogh was dedicated at the square in 1898, and in 1900 a statue of statesman Henry Clay was relocated to Lafayette Square from the intersection of Canal and Royal streets, where it had

The Marquis de Lafayette was revered enough to have a park named after him, but the city has no statue of the Revolutionary War hero in that park.

been since 1856. The move was necessary to make room for railway lines on Canal Street. A marble statue of Benjamin Franklin that had been at the center of Lafayette Square was moved to the Camp Street side of the park, then was relocated to the public library at Lee Circle after weather began to damage it. In 1926, the 8-foot-tall bronze statue of Franklin, a gift from Henry Wadsworth Gustine of Chicago, filled the vacant base on Camp Street, but no statues of Lafayette were erected in or relocated to the park. There is a historical marker on the St. Charles Avenue side of the square that describes Lafayette’s contributions to America in both French and English.

Hey Blake,

With all things Mardi Gras still fresh in

the mind and considering your knowledge of Carnivals past, can you tell me what happened to the 1970s Krewe of Satan? Did it also have something to do with St. Patrick’s Day?

Dear Reader,

Krewe of Satan was a marching group in the 1970s, composed mainly of Gretna businessmen. The krewe marched on both sides of the Mississippi River in Mardi Gras parades including Endymion, Choctaw and Grela. Each year, Krewe of Satan honored a different infamous legend, among them Blackbeard, Dracula, the Wolfman, Jack the Ripper, Rasputin, Captain Hook and Attila the Hun, all of whom were featured on Satan’s doubloons, which are now rare and collectible. For parades, members wore devil costumes, usually black tuxedos with black capes and horned hoods. Each member carried a doubloon bag and waved canes with bright orange, yellow and red flowers on them, resembling the flames of Hell. The krewe threw green St. Patrick’s Day doubloons when it marched in St. Patrick’s Day parades.

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POLITICS

Debunking Big Oil’s big lie n the ongoing political battle over whether to allow the local levee board to sue oil and gas companies for accelerating wetland loss and increasing the risk of flooding in southeast Louisiana, one of the energy industry’s favorite memes is that the lawsuit will chase jobs out of our state. Such a statement is preposterous on its face. So much so that even the president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA), who is among the loudest proponents of Big Oil’s Big Lie, was utterly unable, when questioned under oath, to cite a single oil well that shut down or did not get drilled, or a single energy company that moved away or refused to drill in Louisiana, because of environmental lawsuits. Not one. The reason, of course, is simple: This is where the oil is. The energy industry has to be here to take the oil and gas out of the ground or from beneath our waters. But the Big Lie persists, because the energy industry’s political toadies, like Gov. Bobby Jindal and some lawmakers, know that if they keep saying it over and over some folks will believe it. As people learn the facts, however, the Big Lie loses its impact.

Last week, the lie was dealt another blow. Dr. Tim Ryan, former UNO chancellor and an economist with decades of expertise in the field of economic analysis, released a study showing that the total economic impact of implementing the

If lawmakers kill the levee board’s lawsuit, the Master Plan will never be implemented. Master Plan for restoring Louisiana’s coast would be somewhere between $12.5 billion and $24.3 billion a year for 50 years. Why such a disparate range? Because the Master Plan has two implementation levels — and two price tags — $50 billion and $100 billion. The $50 billion level would merely slow down the rate of coastal erosion, not stop or reverse it. At $100 billion

(over 50 years), the writers of the Master Plan predict that coastal land loss could be halted and then reversed. Ryan analyzed the impact of both cost models. His conclusion: a total economic impact of somewhere between $600 billion and $1.21 trillion over the next 50 years. Ryan also predicts a permanent increase of at least 109,000 direct jobs — possibly more than 212,000 — and between $750 million and $1.47 billion a year in local and state governmental revenues. Ryan’s study was commissioned by Restore Louisiana Now Inc., a nonprofit that supports the lawsuit against 97 oil, gas and pipeline companies by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E). Restore Louisiana Now is led by former SLFPA-E vice chair John Barry, who was removed from the authority’s board by the minions of Gov. Bobby Jindal. The latest twist to the Big Lie holds that the Ryan study actually proves why the lawsuit should be derailed — allegedly because (as Jindal and former “coastal czar” Garret Graves claim) the lawsuit will hurt efforts to implement the Master Plan. That one should win a prize. Jindal, Graves and others actually claim (with

a straight face) that raising money to implement the Master Plan would hurt the Master Plan — because it would interfere with Jindal’s secret plan to finance the Master Plan. Truth is, Jindal’s “plan” for financing the Master Plan is to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, win in court (which is highly unlikely), and then force Congress to pick up the entire $50 billion to $100 billion cost of implementing the plan. That notion, like the Big Lie itself, is preposterous on its face. For starters, it assumes that the Corps’ Mississippi River levees are solely responsible for all wetland loss. No doubt levees are responsible for much of the loss — maybe even most of it — but the energy industry also is responsible for a portion. The industry already admits it. That’s what the levee board lawsuit is all about: getting the energy industry to pay for its share of wetland loss. Industry’s portion could comprise much if not all of the state’s “match” for federal funding, in fact. Here’s the truth: If lawmakers kill the levee board’s lawsuit, the Master Plan will never be implemented and Louisiana’s coast will disappear forever.

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RESTAURANT GUIDE 2014 Compiled by Megan Braden-Perry, Charles Bramesco, Will Coviello, Cate Czarnecki, Frank Etheridge, Shelby Hartman, Della Hasselle, April Isaacs, Nathan Matisse, Jeanie Riess, Leigh Stuart and Katie Walenter PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER

ot even an arena-sized baked Alaska from Antoine’s Restaurant is a match for WWE star Sheamus, who is in New Orleans this week for WrestleMania XXX and appears on the cover of Gambit. But in spring, everyone in New Orleans can work up a heavyweight appetite for everything from boiled crawfish to the latest creations from the city’s chefs. It’s a great time of year to dig in to local seafood, fresh produce, steaks and chops, sweet treats from donuts to gelato and more. Gambit’s spring restaurant guide features descriptions of dishes from area restaurants, hours of operation, reservation policies and more.

PRICES Prices indicate the price of a dinner entree. $ = $1-$10 $$ = $10-$20 $$$ = $21-up

2727 S. Broad St., Suite 102, (504) 298-7761; www.facebook. com/3p4neworleans The vegan, gluten-free, organic restaurant serves three types of baked potatoes with a choice of 18 toppings. The Universal special features baked potato “fries” with sauce and three-bean chili or soup. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

5 Fifty 5

New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., (504) 553-5638; www.555 canal.com Seared scallops are served with rainbow potato hash and Herbsaint butter sauce. The gumbo features a dark roux, crawfish, oysters, crabmeat and shrimp. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

7 on Fulton

Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans Hotel, 701 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com Pan-fried oysters are topped with brie and house-made hot sauce. Blackened shrimp fettuccine is tossed with red and green peppers, red onions and crimini mushrooms in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

8 Block Kitchen & Bar

13 Monaghan

517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com Tofu banh mi features pickled carrots, red onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, soy sauce and Sriracha mayonnaise on French bread. Sesame chicken salad is served on multigrain bread with pickled carrots and seasoned almonds. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

Abita Bar-B-Q

69399 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.abitabbq.com Dry-rubbed St. Louis ribs are smoked with pecan wood and served with house barbecue sauce. Barbecued half chickens are dry-rubbed and cooked for two hours. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abita brewpub.com Boudin-stuffed fried quail is topped with blueberry glaze and served with andouille cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables. The Killer burger is topped with fried onion rings, pepper Jack cheese, spicy house wing sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Abita Roasting Company

504 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3340; 22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 400-5025; www.abitaroasting.com Rosemary chicken salad is served on a warm croissant with mixed greens, toasted almonds and blue cheese with a side of kettle chips. The turkey panino is dressed with mixed greens, tomatoes, Swiss cheese and house-made avocado spread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Acme Oyster House

724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 708-2409; www.acmeoyster.com The New Orleans medley includes samples of gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and grilled smoked sausage. The Peacemaker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters dressed with Tabasco-infused mayonnaise. Reservation policies vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046 Fried ravioli are seared in olive oil and served with marinara sauce. The souvlaki wrap combines marinated and grilled pork, lettuce, tomato, grilled sweet peppers, Bermuda onions and tzatziki sauce and comes with steak fries or grilled vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Adolfo’s

611 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-3800 House-made crabmeat and corn cannelloni are served with spicy cream sauce. The bone-in veal chop comes with creamy brandy and mushroom sauce. All entrees come with pasta or salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Cash only. $$

Adrian’s Bakery

2016 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 875-4302; 4710 Paris Ave., (504) 282-2283; www.adrians-bakery.com Praline pound cake is an

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Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3850; www.neworleans.hyatt.com This buffet-only restaurant has a revolving selection of traditional New Orleans favorites such as seafood jambalaya and gumbo, with a seasonal farm-to-table focus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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old-fashioned butter pound cake coated with praline icing. The bakery also offers wedding and birthday cakes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

1958 N. Hwy. 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 3048441; www.albashabr.com The souvlaki sandwich features beef, tahini, tomato and onion on pita bread and comes with french fries or hummus and salad. The “meat stuffed plate” includes grape leaves, cabbage, squash, a stuffed bell pepper and feta salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com The Popeye wrap combines grilled chicken, spinach, applewood-smoked bacon, feta and warm bacon dressing. The classic burger features a 10-ounce patty and comes with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Allegro Bistro

1100 Poydras St., (504) 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com Grilled salmon is served on a bed of sauteed spinach with Creole mustard hollandaise. Pasta jambalaya includes andouille, chicken, onion, bell peppers, penne pasta and house-made marinara. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/american-sector The Perfect Pig po-boy features locally sourced pork shoulder, belly and ham and is dressed with pickled vegetables, herbs and spicy mayonnaise. The American burger features an 8-ounce beef patty, Benton’s bacon, Texas sweet onion rings and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782; www.facebook.com/americansportsaloon This sports bar serves brisket and pulled pork sliders, chicken wings with Buffalo or garlic-cilantro-lime sauce and more. Boiled crawfish are available weekly. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Amici Ristorante & Bar

3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250;

Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; www.atchafalayarestaurant.com Chappapeela Farms duck breast is served with poppy seed spaetzle, duck confit, Swiss chard, spiced pear compote and natural jus. The Boudreaux includes sunny side up eggs, alligator sausage, jalapeno cornbread, Crystal potatoes and Creole hollandaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

www.amicinola.com Coal-fired carni Italiane pizza is topped with house marinara, salami, pancetta, meatballs, capicola and mozzarella. Pasta granchio features lump crabmeat and serrano peppers. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com Pizza Diavola has spicy Naples salumi, fior di latte, chili and tomato. The antipasti plate is a sampling of all available appetizers, including bruschetta and cured meats. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com Veal osso buco is cooked with vegetables in brown sauce and served with saffron risotto. Pan-seared pompano is served with dry vermouth pesto sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Andy’s Bistro

3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, (504) 455-7363; www.andybistro.com Grilled pompano is topped with crabmeat and served with asparagus, brabant potatoes, lemon-lime butter sauce and balsamic extraction. Steaks such as the U.S.D.A. Prime New York strip are served sizzling in butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Angeletto’s Pizzeria & Pub

220 S. Robertson St., (504) 581-3500 Angeletto’s special pizza is topped with house-made garlic sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken, spinach, feta and roasted red peppers. The meatball sandwich features house-made spicy Italian meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Angeli On Decatur

1141 Decatur St., (504) 566-0077; www.angelirestaurant.webs.com Chicken diavolo pizza is topped

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with grilled chicken, mozzarella, spicy red pepper sauce, roasted garlic, roasted red peppers and red onions and jalapeno peppers on request. The gyro sandwich consists of roasted lamb, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and tzatziki in a warm pita. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4861465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com House-made cannolis feature fried cinnamon pastry shells and sweet ricotta cheese filling. House-made stracciatella gelato is made with a vanilla cream base and imported Italian chocolate chips. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Annadele’s Plantation

71518 Chestnut St., Covington, (985) 809-7669; www.annadeles.com Paneed veal is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and bearnaise and served with angel hair pasta and grilled asparagus. The Ponchatoula strawberry salad features Ponchatoula strawberries, mesclun, shaved red onion, toasted almonds and vanilla bean vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Another Broken Egg

2917 Magazine St., (504) 301-2771; 607 Harrison Ave., (504) 301-4667

www.anotherbrokenegg.com Blackened redfish is served over garlic toast with confit potatoes and crawfish etouffee cream sauce seasoned with tasso. Eggs blackstone features grilled tomatoes, poached eggs, hollandaise and chopped bacon. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Beeler’s pork chop is brined, smoked and grilled and served with whipped potatoes, onion rings and marchands de vin made with smoked andouille. Pan-seared diver scallops sit atop a bacon plank and come with Gulf shrimp and grilled corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Antoine’s Annex

Arnaud’s Restaurant

513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com The breakfast platter combines scrambled eggs, grits, hickory-smoked bacon and a biscuit or toast. The Caprese sandwich features thick-sliced mozzarella, Creole tomato, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on a pistolette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Antoine’s Restaurant

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com Oysters Rockefeller, created here in 1899, are baked oysters covered with pureed greens (not spinach) and seasoned breadcrumbs. Alaska Antoine is the restaurant’s signature baked Alaska dessert for two: ice cream wrapped in pound cake and crowned with a toasted meringue shell and hot fudge. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Apolline Restaurant

4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Baked Louisiana oysters Bienville are topped with shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, herbs and white wine sauce. Shrimp Arnaud features Gulf shrimp marinated in Arnaud’s tangy Creole remoulade. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Assunta’s Italian Restaurant

2631 Gause Blvd West., Slidell, (985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.com The frutti di mare is a combination of shrimp, crawfish, oysters, calamari, mussels, clams and bay scallops sauteed with diced tomatoes, olive oil, marinara and garlic. The osso buco is a veal shank braised in olive oil, onions and diced tomatoes served over a bed of bowtie pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Asuka Sushi and Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555;

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com The Mediterranean menu includes a chicken shawarma platter served with two sides. Paella is made with shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, crawfish, sausage and chicken served over saffron rice with pine nuts. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Audubon Clubhouse Cafe

Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute.org Sharable breakfast baskets include fried beignet sticks served with powdered sugar and warm syrup. The Newman Reuben features warm corned beef, melted Swiss cheese and red cabbage slaw on toasted marble rye. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

August Moon

875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-7977; 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com This cafe serves Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Sichuan eggplant has sauteed vegetables tossed in spicy garlic sauce. Cantonese lobster is sauteed with ginger and scallions. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse

5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com Veal Austin is paneed veal served over a mixture of bacon, asparagus, potatoes and mushrooms and topped with lemon caper crabmeat sauce. PAGE 19

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The American Sector

www.asukaneworleans.com The sushi lunch special includes six pieces of sushi, a California roll, soup and salad. The Five Cooked Roll dinner includes the Rock ’N’ Roll, Tiger Eye roll, California roll, crawfish roll, snow crab roll, salad and soup. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Long known for its martini menu, THE BOMBAY CLUB serves craft cocktails and dishes such as scallops skewered with crabmeat beignets.

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Roasted Louisiana redfish is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and wild mushrooms and served with brabant potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5869243; www.avenuepub.com This bar is known for its craft beer selection, and the selection of small plates includes toast au champignon, a Belgian wild mushroom dish with cream reduction, smoked burrata and fennel. Dump truck fries are hand cut and topped with bechamel and topped with port roasted pork. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

Avery’s Po-Boys

2510 Tulane Ave., (504) 821-4110; www.averysontulane.com The Pearl River po-boy is loaded with fried oysters, roast beef gravy and chopped bacon. Deepfried potato salad is topped with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, onions, pickles and horseradish cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Babylon Cafe

Bacchanal

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com This wine shop has seating in the large courtyard and an upstairs bar. Smoked trout tops

326 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., (504) 265-8090; www.bayoubeergarden.com Disco fries are topped with beef debris, gravy and cheese. Spicy Buffalo chicken wings are tossed in tangy sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

a salad of leafy greens, apples, manchego and buttermilk vinaigrette. Artisanal cheese plates are served with bread, capers and nuts. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Cash only for food. $$

Bayou Burger

503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; www.bayouburger.com Seafood-stuffed mirlitons are filled with shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish dressing, topped with crawfish Creole sauce and served with a side. The Gator features a house-made alligator patty topped with coleslaw, pickled onions and Tabasco mayonnaise on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

Back to the Garden

833 Howard Ave., Suite 100, (504) 299-8792 The char-broiled chicken salad tops greens with chicken, avocado, tomato, carrot and cucumber. The vegetarian tacos fill soft shells with vegetarian chili, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado and sprouts. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Baie Rouge

4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www.baierougenola.com Lyon frisee salad features is topped with house-made lardons, a fried egg, fried shallots and sherry vinaigrette. The seared duck breast is served with pureed parsnips, sauteed Brussels sprouts and fig preserves. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Balcony Bar & Cafe

3201 Magazine St., (504) 894-8888 The Balcony burger is dressed with tomato, grilled onions, green peppers, mushrooms, bacon and jalapeno. Chicken quesadillas are flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, cheese, onions, bell peppers and tomato and topped with salsa

Bayou Hot Wings and sour cream. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bamboula’s

514 Frenchmen St., (504) 944-8461; www.bamboulasnola.com The Caribbean-flavored mixed grill includes shrimp skewers, barbecued ribs and brisket, island slaw, black beans, a choice of side and sweet and spicy barbecue sauce or chipotle barbecue sauce. Corn and crab salad features jumbo lump crabmeat, black bean and corn salsa, teardrop tomatoes, jalapenos and mixed greens in roasted red pepper vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Barcadia

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianew orleans.com The Tchoup chicken wrap features grilled chicken, Napa

cabbage, carrot, roasted peppers, fried noodles and herbs tossed in peanut dressing. Orzon-cheese balls consists of goat, manchego and white cheddar cheeses and chives rolled in panko, pan-fried and served with roasted tomato basil soup or spicy fondue. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Barcelona Tapas

720 Dublin St. (504) 861-9696; www.letseat.at/barcelonatapas Paella Valencia features saffron rice mixed with vegetables, chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, calamari and mussels. The Chef’s pasta is made with sauteed shrimp, Kalamata olives, capers, tomatoes, crushed red pepper, onions and garlic tossed with Mediterranean sauce and linguine. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Wed.Sun. Cash only. $$

Baru Bistro & Tapas

3700 Magazine St., (504) 8952225; www.barutapas.com Mazorca is roasted corn with salao cheese, pink sauce and potato. Peruvian ceviche features Gulf fish, aji amarillo (yellow chili pepper), cilantro, pickled onions, avocado and choclo (large-grain Andean corn) in spicy leche de tigre marinade. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bayona

430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com Chef Susan Spicer’s menu includes dishes such as wild Alaskan salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and peppered lamb loin with goat cheese and zinfandel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

6221 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 104, (504) 865-9464; www.bayouhotwings.com Creole-style sausage and seafood jambalaya includes crawfish, shrimp, smoked sausage and tasso. Louisiana gator bites and frogs’ legs are served with one of more than 10 dipping sauces such as Buffalo, smoked jalapeno and pepper jelly. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Beach House Bar & Grill

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9331; www.thebeachhousemandeville.com Steak au poivre is an 8-ounce grilled New York strip with a black peppercorn crust served with garlic mashed potatoes and red wine cream sauce. Grilled chicken breast is cooked with lime-infused jalapeno oil, topped with pico de gallo and served with sauteed vegetables and

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7724 Maple St., (504) 314-0010; www.babyloncafe.biz Rosemary lamb chops are eight grilled chops marinated with rosemary and olive oil and served with sauteed vegetables. Italian pasta is served with kufta meatballs. All entrees come with salad, hummus, basmati rice, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, labneh and bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bayou Beer Garden

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spinach. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com The 10-ounce hickory-smoked cheddar burger is topped with grilled onions. The 8-ounce grilled tuna steak is topped with house-made sauce and served as a sandwich or salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Bean Gallery

637 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3248176; www.nolalovescoffee.com The Mid-City sandwich layers smoked turkey, red onions, roasted red peppers, spinach, Swiss cheese and mustard on Leidenheimer bread. Bagel and lox sandwiches combine smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, red onions and tomatoes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $

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Bear’s Grill & Spirits

550 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 201-8905; 4700 Hwy. 22., Suite 1, Mandeville, (985) 674-9090; www.bearsgrillandspirits.com The roast beef po-boy features slow-cooked roast beef dipped in jus, dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. The bear seafood platter features oysters, catfish, shrimp, french fries and hushpuppies. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Bear’s Poboys At Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226; www.bears grillandspirits.com The Schoyster po-boy includes fried shrimp and oysters. The roast beef po-boy features roast beef simmered in gravy with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Beef Connection

501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-3275 The Angus beef filet mignon is topped with hot drawn butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served in peppery sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bei Tempi @IgnatiusEats

901 Convention Center Blvd., Suite 115, (504) 561-8881; www.facebook.com/ beitempiristoranteitaliano

This Italian eatery serves antipasti, pasta, veal and seafood dishes, pizza, calzones, subs, burgers and more. Italian sausage and peppers are prepared with onions, garlic and roasted peppers in tomato sauce and served over pasta. Clams or mussels sauteed with garlic are topped with marinara or spicy fra diavolo sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bennachin

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230; www.bennachinrestaurant.com This casual eatery offers an array of West African dishes. The vegetarian dish jama jama ni makando features sauteed spinach with fried plantains and coconut rice. Ground peanut stew, available with beef or in a vegetarian version, is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Besh Steak

Harrah’s Casino, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6111; www.harrahsneworleans.com/restaurants/ besh-steak.html The menu includes Louisiana seafood dishes and large cuts of beef. Besh barbecue shrimp features five jumbo shrimp tossed in a sauce of Worcestershire, shrimp stock and black pepper served with persillade bread. The cowboy steak is a 38-ounce bone-in rib-eye served with a roasted sweet potato, mushrooms, local vegetables and bordelaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Betsy’s Pancake House

2542 Canal St., (504) 822-0214 The Mid-City diner offers a breakfast special of two eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes. Red beans and rice comes with smoked sausage and salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Bevi Seafood Co.

4701 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-5003; www.beviseafoodco.com Boiled seafood is available for dine-in or take-out. The Smoky Oyster po-boy has fried oysters, bacon and smoked Gouda cheese. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Wed.-Mon., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

Bhava

2600 Chartres St., (504) 617-2652; www.bhavanola.com Khmer pumpkin curry soup is made with kaffir lime, lemon grass, galangal, Thai chili, turmeric and coconut. The artisan cheese board features a selection of house-made

vegan cheeses including brie and cheddar, cured tofu and apple-thyme compote, quince pasta, Marcona almonds and cornichons. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bistreaux

Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8000; www.maisondupuy.com/dining Pan-fried local fish is topped with crawfish and crab ragout. Shell-on Louisiana jumbo shrimp are sauteed in New Orleans barbecue butter sauce and served with French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bistro Byronz

1901 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronzmandeville.com Grilled chicken breast fills a sandwich dressed with avocado, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and moreau dressing and comes with bistro slaw. Grilled rainbow trout is topped with crabmeat sauteed in white wine butter sauce and served with grilled asparagus and a potato cake. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bistro Daisy

5831 Magazine St., (504) 8996987; www.bistrodaisy.com Bouillabaisse features Gulf seafood in saffron and Herbsaint broth served with a grilled crouton. Julienned Gala apple salad is made with radicchio, toasted walnuts, Amish blue cheese and white wine vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Orleans

3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 304-1469 The catfish platter features wild-caught fish from Des Allemands served with french fries, garlic bread and slaw. Crab cakes are topped with artichoke sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bittersweet Confections

725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com Peanut butter bars have a crunchy chocolate crust, peanut butter mousse filling and are drenched in dark chocolate ganache. Saturday morning’s special is a Belgian waffle topped with strawberries, blueberries, pecans, chocolate chips and whipped cream. Delivery available. No reservations.

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Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Blind Pelican

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9398; www.theblindpelican.com The fried green tomato stack includes three lightly battered tomato medallions with lump crabmeat, boiled shrimp and remoulade. Fish tacos feature blackened, grilled or fried redfish with red cabbage and cilantro lime sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Blue Dot Donuts

4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866; 5236 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 9417675; www.bluedotdonuts.com The sweet shop offers glazed, iced and powered donuts as well as Boston cream- and raspberry-filled donuts and flavors such as Key lime crumble and peanut butter banana. Bacon and maple-glazed Long Johns are a house specialty. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Blue Tomato

4401 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, (504) 734-3000 Teriyaki-glazed salmon is served with smothered green beans and yellow rice. The quesadilla features Gulf shrimp, artichoke hearts, creamed spinach and Jack and cheddar cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Bon Ton Cafe

401 Magazine St., (504) 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Redfish Bon Ton is a seared drum fillet topped with lump crabmeat and lemon butter. Crawfish etouffee is made with crawfish tails, green onions and garlic and served with parsley buttered rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$

Bonefish Grill

4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 780-9964; www.bonefishgrill.com Longfin tilapia Imperial is stuffed with shrimp, scallops and crabmeat and topped with lemon-caper butter. Chilean sea bass is cooked on a wood-burning grill and served

Booty’s Street Food

800 Louisa St., (504) 266-2887; www.bootysnola.com The menu of street food items from around the globe includes chicken empanadas served with smoked tomato aioli. Tsukemono are Japanese-style pickled vegetables served with snow pea salad with ginger-sesame vinaigrette, and grilled tofu is an optional addition. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Bop’s Frozen Custard

2660 Florida St., Suite K, Mandeville. (985) 727-5003; www.bopsfrozencustard.com Bop’s serves tamales, wraps, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, sundaes, frozen custard, shakes, malts, floats and more. The Snappy Turtle is a custard sundae topped with hot fudge, caramel, pecans, whipped cream and a cherry. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Borgne

748-5555; www.bostonof amite.com Panko-crusted chicken breast is served with crawfish cream sauce, two sides and salad. The black Angus tomahawk rib-eye for two comes with a choice of three sides and two side salads. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill

3521 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-6600 Oxtail is smothered in gravy and served with broad beans. Jerk chicken comes with plantains and two side dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Boucherie

8115 Jeannette St., (504) 8625514; www.boucherie-nola.com Scottish salmon is marinated, pan seared medium rare and served with baby bok choy and grilled avocado. Duck breast medallions are presented with whipped lardo white bean hummus and charred beets in duck tasso sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com Duck poppers are made with bacon and jalapenos. Fish in a Bag is a Gulf fish prepared with caramelized fennel, spinach, tomatoes and crab fat. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Borracho

Kajuns Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave., (504)-267-6108; www.eatatborracho.com Baked potato dip features sour cream, cheddar cheese and chives whipped together and topped with bacon and served with hand-cut fries. Italian sausage is sauteed with roasted tomatoes, bell peppers and white wine and served on a roll. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked skin-on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Bourbon barbecue shrimp are prepared with rosemary, garlic and bourbon. The bar is stocked with a large selection of bourbons. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

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2040 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www.boscositalian.com Oysters Bosco tops oysters with pancetta, artichoke hearts, garlic, green onions and seasoned breadcrumbs. The muffuletta has layers of salami, mortadella, smoked ham, mozzarella and provolone cheeses and olive salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Boston Restaurant

100 N.E. Central Ave., Amite, (985)

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com Chef John Harris’ elegant tavern offers cheese boards and small plates. Dishes include bone marrow and garlic crostini and Gouda beignets. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bourbon House

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-8828; www. bravoitalian.com Chicken scaloppine is sauteed chicken served with roasted portobello, provolone cheese and lemon caper butter over herbed linguine. Balsamic-glazed chicken is a marinated and grilled chicken breast served over orzo and farro pilaf with artichokes, fresh basil, Kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, feta cheese and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat.,

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830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com Cajun-seasoned, pan-seared Maine scallops are served with a Louisiana crabmeat beignet, grilled corn relish and fresh corn aioli. The Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is served with crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

with choices of sauce and side. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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butter sauce and Monterey Jack cheese and served over jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY serves bountiful deli sandwiches.

Bucktown Burger and Fish Co.

200 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie, (504) 840-0902 The Bucktown burger features house-ground beef on an onion bun with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Grilled fish tacos are topped with house-made coleslaw and pico de gallo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

brunch Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brazilian Market & Cafe

2424 Williams Blvd., Suite N, Kenner, (504) 468-3533; www.brazilianmarketcafe.com Coxinha are deep-fried fritters made with spiced and floured shredded chicken. Feijoada is a traditional black bean and pork stew made with salted pork, smoked pork ribs and smoked sausage and served with collard greens, orange slices and rice sprinkled with tapioca flour (farofa). Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bud’s Broiler

Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com These burger joints specialize in char-broiled patties. The No. 4 special is a burger topped with cheddar cheese and chili or hickory sauce. Hot dogs are served split on burger buns and topped with chili and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

Breads On Oak

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8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com Organic flours are used to bake breads such as ciabatta, whole wheat and Parisien baguettes. Herb tarts are made with cashew ricotta, sauteed onions and oven-roasted tomatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Breaux Mart

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com At the deli counter, crispy fried catfish comes with sides like macaroni and cheese or fried okra. Monday’s red beans and rice special comes with a baked or fried pork chop and side items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brick Oven Cafe

2805 Williams Blvd., Suite F, Kenner, (504) 466-2097; www.brickovencafe.biz The namesake Brick Oven pizza features Italian sausage, roasted chicken, mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and house-made marinara. Cosoletta di vitello is a grilled 12-ounce veal chop topped with Marsala sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant 723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610;

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www.brigtsens.com Cochon du lait is served on top of cornbread stuffing with cracklings, mashed sweet potatoes and pan gravy. The seafood platter comes with grilled drum amandine, shrimp cornbread with jalapeno smoked butter, baked oyster Leruth, shrimp and Napa cabbage slaw, artichoke baked oysters and sea scallops with roasted cauliflower. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www.brisbisrestaurant.com Fish tacos are filled with blackened or grilled fish and topped with cilantro-lime salsa, feta cheese and horseradish cream sauce. Gulf fish Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat and hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Brooklyn Pizzeria

4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net

The Philly steak and cheese sandwich comes with sliced steak, onions and bell peppers. The Godfather pizza is topped with anchovies, minced garlic, garlic sausage and feta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brothers Ole New Orleans Cafe

1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 366-1073; www.brotherscafe.net The Who Dat burger is a halfpound bacon-cheddar burger served with steak fries. The Kelly shrimp burger features fried shrimp topped with remoulade and Swiss cheese on a bun and is served with french fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Broussard’s Restaurant

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com Marinated and fried frogs legs are served with sauteed baby spinach, oyster mushrooms and roasted garlic butter sauce. Baked Dover sole is filleted

tableside and served with fingerling potatoes, celeriac mousseline and almond beurre noisette. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com Fries are dusted with Creole seasoning and smothered in roast beef debris, pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses and horseradish cream sauce. The one-eyed jack burger is topped with bacon, onion rings, pepper Jack cheese and a fried egg. No reservations. Lunch Sat.Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

429 Decatur St., (504) 5225800; www.bubbagump.com Inspired by the movie Forrest Gump, this chain restaurant focuses on Gulf seafood. Shrimp and grits feature shrimp, ham, onions, andouille and garlic over Carolina grits. “I’m Stuffed” shrimp are jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, topped with garlic

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasrestaurant.com The menu includes chicken wings, salads, deli sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes, omelets and a few entrees. Bratwurst jambalaya is made with beer-soaked Johnsonville brats. The patty melt combines a ground-beef patty, sauteed onions and Swiss cheese on toasted rye bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

The Buffet At Harrah’s

8 Canal St., (504) 533-6000; www.harrahsneworleans. com/restaurants/the-buffetat-harrahs The buffet features a large selection of Louisiana and American favorites. Regular items include Southern fried chicken, roasted turkey and shrimp and catfish dishes. Friday features a host of seafood specials. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com The Buffalo chicken sandwich features fried chicken tenders tossed in Moe’s wing sauce and served on a cheddar-jalaPAGE 24

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peno wheat bun with either blue cheese or ranch dressing. King’s nachos are topped with refried beans, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. Magazine Street: no reservations; Canal Boulevard: reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Buster’s Place

519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 809-3880; www.bustersplaceonline.com Buster’s burger features a chargrilled half-pound beef patty served dressed on a Kaiser roll. Char-grilled oysters come with lemon-garlic butter and French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos

1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-9773; 3242 Magazine St., (504) 894-1233; www.byblosrestaurants.com Drunken Halloumi is Cypriot Halloumi cheese sauteed in ouzo and olive oil and served with tomatoes and garlic sauce. Lamb kebabs come with sides such as hummus or basmati rice pilaf. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-9777; www.byblosrestaurants.com Grilled mahi mahi kebab is a new dish. Fatoush salad is a lettuce and tomato salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

CC’s Community Coffee House

Citywide; www.ccscoffee.com This coffeehouse chain offers a variety of hot and cold specialty drinks, including Mochasippi, a creamy frozen espresso drink topped with whipped cream. Many locations serve chocolate

are stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp dressing and then battered and deep fried. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9455635; www.cafedegas.com For brunch, butternut squash and corned beef hash is topped with two poached eggs and bearnaise sauce. Braised veal stew with carrots and pearl onions fill a puff pastry topped with wild mushroom and white wine bechamel. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

croissants, muffins, cookies and other baked goods. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Credit cards. $

Caddyshack Cafe & Bar

3217 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 833-1799; www.facebook. com/pages/caddyshack-cafe-and-bar Shrimp-stuffed peppers are served with a vegetable. Grilled chicken breast is served with spinach, artichoke, vegetables and bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Abyssinia

3511 Magazine St., (504) 894-6238; www.facebook.com/pages/ cafe-abyssinia This Ethiopian restaurant serves a variety of wots (stews), curries and tibs, dishes of sauteed meats or vegetables. Yebeg alicha is diced lamb in mild garlic-ginger curry sauce. The vegetable combo includes spicy red lentils in sauce, split peas cooked in a mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce, sliced cabbage and carrots in a mild sauce and potato and carrots in curry sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Adelaide and Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com Crackling-dusted duck confit is served with bacon- and onion-glazed Brussels sprouts and charred jalapeno jelly. Louisiana crab and French-style gnocchi features roasted garlic,

Cafe Ditali’s

smoked mushrooms, spicy corn veloute and lemon-Parmesan crust drizzled with white truffle oil. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Amelie

912 Royal St., (504) 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com Blackened Two Run Farm rack of lamb is served with mango Scotch Bonnet pepper jelly, creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus. Louisiana jumbo lump crab cake is topped with local Meyer lemon drizzle and baby greens. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe at the Square

500 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3047831; www.cafeatthesquare.com The fried green tomato BLT combines arugula, bacon, fried green tomatoes and remoulade. Pasta specials change daily. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch

and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com Creole crab dip is made with Lake Pontchartrain crabmeat, house-made Creole cream cheese and scallions, topped with chevre and served with toasted brioche. Grilled Gulf fish is served with roasted spaghetti squash, grilled zucchini and charred Vidalia onions and drizzled with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2611; 334B Royal St., (504) 524-5530; www.cafebeignet.com The Bourbon croissant features tuna, bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a toasted croissant. The crawfish omelet includes bell peppers,

tomatoes and Swiss cheese and is served with grits and French bread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Cafe D’Cappuccino

4041 Williams Blvd., Suite B8, Kenner, (504) 443-2299; www.cafedcappuccino.com The club sandwich combines turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on 15-grain wheat toast. The chicken salad sandwich features chicken salad, avocado, lettuce and tomato on 15-grain wheat toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Dauphine

5229 Dauphine St., (504) 309-6391; www.cafedauphinenola.com Creole pepper shrimp are butterflied shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with sweet and jalapeno peppers and onion served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic bread. Bell peppers

1650 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 361-0058; www.ditalis.com Barbecued chicken features grilled chicken topped with applewood-smoked bacon, onions, bell peppers, a blend of cheeses and tangy barbecue sauce. Pasta Ditali includes chicken breast, onions, broccoli and mushrooms cooked in white wine and served over penne pasta with Parmesan. Reservations accepted for large parties. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Du Monde

Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe Du Monde serves its signature cafe au lait, iced cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar. Fountain drinks also are available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $

Cafe East

4628 Rye St., Metairie, (504) 8880078; www.cafeeastnola.com Thai red snapper is pan-roasted and served with artichokes and potatoes in green curry sauce. The Cafe East Trio is a stir-fry combining shrimp, beef, chicken, PAGE 26

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mushrooms and okra in spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Equator

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com The Adaman Hunter features fried tilapia over sauteed shrimp, scallops and calamari. Lava beef features sauteed beef in Thai sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Fleur-De-Lis

307 Chartres St., (504) 529-9641; www.nolalovescoffee.com The roast beef po-boy combines beef short rib, brown gravy and Swiss cheese on French bread. The Fleur-de-lis omelet combines crawfish tails, pepper Jack cheese, bell peppers and onions and is topped with Cajun crawfish sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Freret

7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com Crabby Benedict features two poached eggs over crab cakes, an English muffin and hollandaise, served with grits or hash browns. The muffuletta combines mortadella, ham, provolone cheese, Genoa salami and house-made olive salad. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Fri.-Wed., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Cafe Gentilly

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 2814220; www.facebook.com/ cafegentilly The crab cake Benedict features grilled French bread topped with a fried crab cake, crabmeat bechamel, a poached egg and hollandaise. Breakfast is available all day and includes a creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet, which also can be ordered as a po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Giovanni

117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Strawberry balsamic salad features prosciutto, Parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette with fresh strawberries. The spicy seafood Caprese features Louisiana crab, shrimp and crawfish in spicy cream sauce over fresh mozzarella and tomato. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Granada

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 865-1612; www.cafegranadanola.com Seafood paella combines

shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, calamari and chorizo. The ceviche changes regularly but always features local fish marinated in lime juice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Luna

802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook. com/cafeluna504 Luna lox features a bagel with lox, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capers and cream cheese. The 802 features one half with Black Forest ham, green apple and Swiss cheese and one half with turkey, avocado and cheese on a plain or everything bagel, served with mesclun greens dressed with lemon-caper aioli. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Lynn

3051 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Filet au poivre is an 8-ounce filet mignon topped with brandy and green peppercorn sauce. Pan-seared fish of the day comes with crabmeat, toasted almonds and brown butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Maspero

601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com The seafood platter includes fried catfish, shrimp, oysters and calamari and salad. The grilled alligator sausage po-boy comes with fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Minh

4139 Canal St., (504) 482-6266; www.cafeminh.com For an appetizer, jumbo lump crab, watermelon, avocado, jalapenos, onions and cilantro are served with shrimp chips for dipping. The Seafood Delight features grilled lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and jumbo scallops skewered with fresh lemon grass and served with grilled vegetables and sake-soy reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cafe NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com The roast beef po-boy is made with Havarti cheese and red wine-onion relish and pressed on Leidenheimer French bread. Roasted pear salad features mesclun greens, walnuts, dried cherries, blue cheese, grape tomatoes and Champagne vin-

aigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Navarre

800 Navarre Ave., (504) 4838828; www.cafenavarre.com The Cuban sandwich is made with pulled pork, sliced ham, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles and Swiss cheese on pressed Leidenheimer French bread. The spinach and artichoke panino features feta, tomatoes and mozzarella on sourdough bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Cafe Opera

541 Bourbon St., (504) 648-2331; www.fourpointsfrenchquarter.com Crab cakes are served with smoked tomato relish and Tabasco beurre blanc. Fried green tomatoes are topped with shrimp remoulade. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Pontalba

546 St. Peter St., (504) 522-1180 The crawfish combination includes crawfish pie, crawfish Caesar salad and crawfish etouffee. The Cajun combination features red beans and rice with smoked sausage, jambalaya and a cup of gumbo. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; www.cafe reconcile.org This restaurant and culinary training center offers a menu of Creole favorites, such as the popular Thursday special, white beans and shrimp cooked with tasso and served over rice. Fried catfish is available with or without crawfish sauce and served with two sides. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Roma

1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com The Roma sandwich is an Italian loaf filled with pepperoni, salami, ham, cheese, black olives and onions. Chicken Caesar salad is tossed with house-made Caesar dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St., (504) 9493300; www.caferosenicaud.com The Southern breakfast features scrambled eggs, rosemary cheese grits, alligator sausage or bacon and

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five-grain sourdough toast or a biscuit. The portobello mushroom sandwich is dressed with provolone cheese, arugula and balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Royale

3343 Metairie Road, Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8438 Feta Fiesta salad features grilled chicken, spinach, feta, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, glazed walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. The spinach artichoke panino is made with grilled chicken, spinach, artichoke, provolone and Roma tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Cafe Soule

720 St. Louis St., (504) 304-4636; www.cafesoule.com Shrimp and eggplant Pierre features fried eggplant topped with Louisiana shrimp sauteed in white wine and served with light cream sauce. Sweet and savory crepes also are available. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Caffe Fresca

4445 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010; www.caffe fresca.com Trout amandine is served grilled or fried and topped with toasted almonds and meuniere sauce. Eggplant Fresca is fried eggplant topped with an herb-butter seafood sauce over angel hair pasta. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Caffe Latte Da

5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 818-0051; www.caffelatteda.com Avocado salad features spring mix, avocado, red onions, sprouts, blue cheese, walnuts and orange slices. The herbed focaccia club sandwich includes grilled chicken, ham, applewood-smoked bacon,

Cajun Grill & Bar

2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 831-0095 The Super seafood platter combines catfish, shrimp, oysters, a soft-shell crab, stuffed shrimp, fries, salad and a vegetable. The New Orleans sampler includes shrimp Creole, fried catfish, gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Camellia Cafe

525 Hwy. 190 W. Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com Blackened redfish is an 8-ounce fillet blackened on the grill and served with salad. On Tuesdays, Camellia serves raw oysters on the half-shell. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Camellia Grill

626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 The 10-inch deli roast beef po-boy is piled with roast beef in gravy. Hickman’s burger is topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Campbell’s Coffee & Tea

516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 246-6992; www.campbellscoffee.com Coffee drinks include hot and iced coffee and specially blended cafe au lait. Baked goods include white chocolate almond scones and sage-cheddar biscuits. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Canal Street Bistro

rant serves peas and rice, which is a blend of petite red peas cooked with turmeric, ginger root and allspice, Jamaican curry, house-made chili vinegar and andouille and popcorn rice. The vegetable plate offers a choice of four side dishes, with options including black-eyed peas and rice, sauteed kale and stewed tomatoes with achiote jam. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Canseco’s Market

1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-5979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., (504) 322-2595; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 218-8426; www.cansecosmarkets.com The markets offer an array of sandwiches, salads, entrees, cheeses, baked goods and more. The pressed Cuban sandwich is filled with marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Garlic roast beef is cooked in-house and served hot on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com Shrimp and chorizo tacos fill flour tortillas with peppers, onions, cilantro and poblano coulis. The loaded grilled cheese features prosciutto, Gruyere, Gouda, basil and roasted red pepper on sourdough bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Carmelo Ristorante

1901 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 624-4844; www.carmeloristorante.com Veal piccata is sauteed, handcut veal topped with peppers and artichokes in lemon butter sauce. Leonora fish of the day is pan-roasted and served with lemon butter and artichokes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com At brunch, the Bayou St. John crabmeat Napoleon features a potato cake, a crab cake, sauteed spinach, two sunny side-up quail eggs and pablano cream sauce. Doppelbock brisket comes with mushroom-cognac cream sauce, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com The Yardbird pistolette features

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527 Julia St., (504) 875-4132; www.cafecarmo.com Shima sashimi is the daily fish marinated in soy and mirin. Esmeralda salad includes quinoa, black beans, poblano peppers, organic corn, pumpkin seeds and Cotija cheese in coconut chili lime vinaigrette. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 267-9190; 4301 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 885-4845; www.caffecaffe.com Boiled shrimp are tossed with remoulade and greens and stuffed in a whole wheat wrap. The corned beef sandwich is served on toasted marble rye with lettuce, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a pickle spear. No reservations. Clearview Parkway: Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. N. Hullen Street: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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chicken with Buffalo sauce on French bread. The Cuban Sammy is a tapas-size dish of braised pork, shaved ham, dill pickles and brown mustard. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

stuffed crab, a side, toast and a cup of gumbo. Jambalaya grits are made with andouille sausage, shrimp and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $S

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Charlie’s Steak House

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.facebook. com/casaborrega Tacos de Borrego are made with organic Two Run Farm lamb marinated in tequila with achiote, chile morita and serrano chilis and served with chopped onions, cilantro and tomatillo salsa. Coctel de Camaron de la Viga features large Gulf shrimp in spicy tomato base with pico de gallo and avocado, served with tostadas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cate Street Seafood Station

308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891; www.catestreet308.com The Ultimate crab platter features one pound each of Dungeness and snow crabs and two Alaskan king crab legs in house-made crab boil. The Sushi Martini is a combination of salmon, smelt roe, squid salad, crabstick and seaweed salad served with ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri. Credit cards. $$

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Central Grocery

923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1670; www.centralgroceryneworleans.com This Italian grocery is known for its muffuletta, available on whole or half loaves. Eat in or do as most do and get a muffuletta to go. Jarred olive salad also is available. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar

2200 Magazine St., (504) 6444311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com In addition to a large variety of build-your-own burger options, Charcoal’s menu includes appetizers such as Piggy Back Shrimp: jumbo Gulf shrimp stuffed with jalapeno, wrapped in smoked bacon and topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, (504) 405-4263; www.charles seafood14.com The Charlie platter comes with catfish, oysters, shrimp,

4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com The wedge salad features iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, shaved onions and house blue cheese dressing. The Charlie is a 32-ounce thick-cut T-bone served on a sizzling hot platter. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Chartres House

601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8383; www.chartreshouse.com Louisiana Gulf fish is grilled and served with crawfish stuffing, lemon butter, steamed vegetables and Cajun potatoes. The Chartres burger combines a grilled half-pound Angus beef patty, a hot sausage patty, provolone cheese and garlic mayonnaise on a jalapeno-cheddar bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Chateau Cafe

139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; 701 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 461-9819; 3501 Chateau Blvd., Suite E4, Kenner, (504) 465-9444; www.chateaucafe.com The French dip is a hot sandwich of thin-sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese and grilled onions on French bread served au jus. Southwestern chicken salad is made with corn, salsa, black beans, cheddar Jack cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, tortilla strips, romaine and ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Chateau du Lac Bistro

2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-3773; www.chateaudulacbistro.com Duck leg confit is served with citrus salad. Steak frites feature an 8-ounce beef tenderloin steak served with au poivre sauce or bearnaise. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Checkpoint Charlie

501 Esplanade Ave., (504) 281-4847 The half-pound Charlie burger comes dressed with lettuce, pickles and onion. For a snack or side, french fries are loaded with melted cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Cheeseburger Eddie’s

4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.austinsno.com The Better Than Breakfast burger is made with an overeasy egg, bacon, cheddar cheese and hash browns. Mr. Ed’s “famous fried chicken” plate includes half a fried chicken, french fries and toast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Cheesesteak Bistro

528 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 875-9793; www.thecheese steakbistro.com Cheese steak features sliced sirloin, grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms and provolone cheese on a soft-seeded French roll. Bistro eggs Benedict tops English muffins or French bread with poached eggs, ham and hollandaise and comes with grits or hash-brown casserole. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards.

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com The seafood gumbo features a rich dark roux and local shrimp and crabmeat with local Jazzmen rice. The chicken and sausage jambalaya is made with Jazzmen brown rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Chiba

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com The St. Charles Avenue roll is crunchy spicy yellowtail topped with salmon, mango, avocado and black tobiko. New York steak is grilled soy-mirin glazed steak served over marbled potatoes with tasso tossed in a spicy Thai basil sauce. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Chicken Sue’s

203 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 3715546; www.chickensues.com The West Harrison sandwich is layered with hot ham, turkey and roast beef and a choice of melted cheese. Country-fried steak plates and po-boys also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

China Doll

830 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 366-1111; www.chinadoll-restaurant.com Cantonese crab corn soup is egg drop soup with crab, creamed corn, shredded roast pork and green onions. Cantonese crab fingers are crab fingers stir fried with pork strips, Chinese garlic, water chestnuts

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China Orchid

702-704 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com Sizzling beef is sauteed with broccoli, spinach and mushrooms in hot chili sauce. Lightly battered spicy fish is served with tofu, onions, carrots, corn and red bell peppers. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

China Rose

3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 887-3295; www.chinaroseno.com The China Rose special is a marinated half duck sauteed with bell peppers and served with brown sauce. Spicy Mongolian beef is topped with hot garlic sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Christopher’s on Carey

2228 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-4501; www.christo phersoncarey.com Veal saltimboca is veal scallopini topped with sage, prosciutto, fontina and porcini mushrooms and served over pasta bordelaise. Crispy duck breast is served with tasso-infused duck sauce and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cibugnu

709 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5588990; www.cibugnu.com Ravioli filled with sweet corn mousse, charred corn and mascarpone are served with roasted garlic cream, warm blueberries, scallions, olio verde and Pecorino Romano. Woodfired pork chop is served with house-made vinegar peppers

and potatoes Delfina. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner Tues.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ciro’s Cote Sud

7918 Maple St., (504) 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com Cotes d’agneau grillees aux herbs de Provence is a grilled rack of lamb served with vegetables. Les moules frites is a large bowl of steamed mussels served with fries and a choice of marinieres, curry, Provencal or blue cheese sauce. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Cash and checks. $$

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201 Baronne St. (504) 309-7339; 3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, (504) 831-1030; 5708 Citrus Blvd., (504) 309-7614; www.citydiner.biz Bottom of the Bowl is a bread bowl filled with crawfish, crabmeat and shrimp in cream sauce topped with mixed cheeses. The Cajun burger features a hot sausage and ground beef patty. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Clancy’s

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com Soft-shell crab is mesquite-smoked and served with

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and mushrooms in black bean wine sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902; www.chophousenola.com Center-cut filet mignon is prepared Pittsburgh-style with a charred exterior and served with creamed spinach spiced with nutmeg. Carpaccio is thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin topped with balsamic reduction, horseradish aioli, Parmesan, arugula and capers. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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sauteed lump crabmeat in lemon-Worcestershire brown butter with parsley. Grilled veal chop is served with roasted tomato demi-glace, spaetzle and sauteed vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Grocery

165 University Place, (504) 522-4504; www.facebook.com/cleosnola This cafe serves American-style breakfasts and Mediterranean favorites such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, gyros and more. Specials include chicken-fried steak and fried eggplant. No reservations. 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com This retro-styled diner serves burgers and breakfast items around the clock. Chicken-fried steak comes with two eggs, toast and hash browns or grits. Biscuits and gravy features country gravy on an open-face biscuit. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

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Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski modernize rustic Cajun cooking. Wood-fired oysters are topped with chili-garlic butter. Louisiana cochon is served with turnips, cabbage and cracklings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5887675; www.cochonbutcher.com The charcuterie plate features house-cured meats including Genoa salami, spicy fennel salami, hog’s head cheese and duck terrine, plus house-made crackers and accoutrements. The muffaletta is layered with Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone cheese and olive salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Coffee Rani

234 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 893-6158; 3510 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-0560; www.coffeerani.com The vegetable tortilla features roasted vegetables, avocado and alfalfa sprouts and is served with salsa. Sashimi tuna plates are available with 4 or 8 ounces of thinly sliced tuna served with greens and peanut dressing. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner

daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Cold Stone Creamery

624 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 218-8900; 1130 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite F, Harahan, (504) 736-5037; 70380 Hwy. 21, Suite 3, Covington (985) 871-1470; www. coldstonecreamery.com Cold Stone offers a rotating selection of ice cream flavors, plus sundaes, cakes, shakes, sorbets and other sweet treats. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0899; www.covingtontaproom.com The All-American burger features a ground chuck patty, American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and mayonnaise. Spinach and oyster salad includes a seasonal fruit vinaigrette, toasted almonds, pickled red onions and goat cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

The Columns Hotel

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8999308; www.thecolumns.com Pan-seared shrimp balls are served with Creole tomato sauce and horseradish cream. The jumbo lump crab cake is served with fried green tomato and lemon grass beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Commander’s Palace

1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; www.com manderspalace.com Chef Tory McPhail serves refined contemporary Creole dishes. Louisiana Gulf fish is served with crushed corn sauce, poached crabmeat and spiced pecans. Creole bread pudding souffle is served with whiskey cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Common Grounds

335 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 227-2200; www.commongroundsgretna.com Artichoke Amelia features deepfried artichoke croquettes with remoulade. Asian-Cajun wings are marinated, Cajun-spiced and deep-fried chicken wings served with sweet Thai chili sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

The Company Burger

4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The namesake Company Burger

includes two patties, housemade bread-and-butter pickles, American cheese and red onions. The lamb burger features house-ground lamb, local feta, arugula and chili-mint glaze on a toasted bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Coop’s Place

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net Rabbit and sausage fill jambalaya and the “supreme” version also features shrimp, tasso and crawfish tails. Smoked duck quesadillas are topped with orange sauce and salsa. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8669104; www.cooterbrowns.com There’s a raw bar for oysters on the half shell. The Bayou Philly fills French bread with alligator sausage, shrimp, bell peppers, onions and pepper Jack and American cheeses. The Cooter dog is a large beef frank topped with chili, cheese and sauerkraut. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5939955; 4517 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-7620; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is served in an herbcheese pizza bowl and topped with shaved Parmesan. Baked crab and crawfish dip comes with garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Copeland’s of New Orleans

Citywide; www.copelandsof neworleans.com Copeland’s serves a menu of creative twists on Cajun, Creole and Italian dishes, as well as burgers, steaks, pasta and sandwiches. Crab cakes and shrimp Alfredo features two crab cakes topped with shrimp Alfredo sauce over angel hair pasta. The eggplant pirogue tops fried eggplant slices with shrimp and crab claws in au gratin sauce over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Copper Monkey Bar & Grill 725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com Crawfish etouffee features seasoned crawfish in homestyle brown gravy. For dessert, multibuns, or banana-filled beignets, are a Copper Monkey

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BUFFA’S LOUNGE is open around the clock and the menu includes a blackened redfish po-boy. original. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ 2800 Magazine St., (504) 2650421; www.coquettenola.com Farro is served with charred cabbage, fried Brussels sprouts, black truffle and charred onion broth. Grilled duck breast comes with smoked duck leg confit, braised celery, spiced corn bread crumble and tangy mustard tamarind sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Corky’s Ribs & Bar-B-Q

4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-5000; www.corkysbarbq.com Memphis-style ribs come wet (slathered in barbecue sauce), dry (rubbed with Corky’s dry shake) or both. Pulled pork shoulder is slow-smoked for 12 to 14 hours and topped with Corky’s special sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 454-1008 The seafood platter for two includes two cups of gumbo, salad, stuffed jalapeno poppers, onion rings, crab balls, hushpuppies, stuffed shrimp, two baby soft-shell crabs, popcorn shrimp and fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. A whole catfish fillet is stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with shrimp. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Corner Oyster House

500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999; www.corneroysterhouse.com Alligator sauce piquante features alligator stewed in Creole-seasoned tomato sauce and served with rice. Crawfish and chicken Homerun is a marinated grilled chicken breast topped with crawfish, bell pepper and mushroom sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Coscino’s Italian Grill

1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinositaliangrill.com New York-style hand-tossed pies feature thin crusts and are cooked on stone deck ovens. Eggplant Parmesan tops lightly breaded fried eggplant medallions with red gravy and mozzarella cheese and is served with pasta and house-baked bread.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Sat. Credit cards. $$

Counter Market & Deli

335 Chartres St., (504) 587-0908; www.kingfishcounter.com Adjoining chef Greg Sonnier’s Kingfish is his casual lunch counter. The Red Eye Gator Boy features alligator meatballs braised in red gravy and topped with melted provolone. The D.A.T. combines coffee-cured duck bacon, tomato, arugula and aioli on rye bread. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com Boudin balls are made with house-made pork sausage and rice and served with whole grain mustard. Fried green tomato Napoleon is layered with fresh mozzarella, pesto and balsamic vinegar. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Country Flame

620 Iberville St., (504) 522-1138 Seafood soup brims with crabmeat, catfish, shrimp and fried plantains. Fried tilapia is topped with tomato sauce and served with fried plantains and white rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PAGE 33

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The Court Of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com Veal Oscar comes with asparagus, sauteed lump crabmeat, tasso hollandaise and mashed new potatoes. Fried oysters Rockefeller features cornmeal-breaded Louisiana oysters served over baked Herbsaint creamed spinach with bacon and bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and brunch daily. Credit cards. $$$

Cowbell

8801 Oak St., (504) 298-8689; www.cowbell-nola.com Barbecued Harris Ranch all-natural rib-eye comes with macaroni and cheese, grilled asparagus and onion rings. The Uncle Warren burger is a free-range Cowbell burger topped with hot pastrami, Jarlsberg cheese, creamy slaw and hand-cut fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Coyote Blues

4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www.coyotebluesfreshmex.com

Fajitas are cooked on a wood-burning grill and served with onions, bell peppers, poblano rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, garlic butter and flour, wheat or corn tortillas. Nuevo crab enchiladas feature two roasted corn crepes filled with crab and cheese and topped with mango and red pepper salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Crabby Jack’s

428 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 8332722; www.crabbyjacksnola.com The fried green tomato and shrimp remoulade po-boy is served on French bread. Shrimp and tasso pasta combines Cajun-seasoned Gulf shrimp, house-cured tasso and pasta in Parmesan cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Crazy Johnnie’s Steakhouse

3520 18th St., Metairie, (504) 8876641; www.crazyjohnnies.net Giant Dippin’ Shrimp is New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp served with French bread. Craw-

fish Johnnie combines crawfish, onions and mushrooms in cream reduction. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Crazy Lobster

Riverwalk Marketplace, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83, (504) 569-3380; www.thecrazylobster.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic butter and cheese. The steamed seafood bucket includes lobster, snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and sausage. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania St., (504) 894-8680; 6260 Vicksburg St., (504) 4822924; www.creolecreamery.com The skyscraper sundae features scoops of chocolate, vanilla and cookies and cream ice cream with fudge, caramel and Oreos on top. The peanut butter fudge sundae has two scoops of fudge ice cream, peanut butter sauce, peanuts, hot fudge, whipped

cream, sprinkles, wafers and cherries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

Crepes a la Cart

1039 Broadway St., (504) 8662362; www.crepecaterer.com Chicken florentine comes with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, red onion and baby spinach. The tiki rum runner is filled with Nutella, pecans, coconut, raisins, caramel, rum and cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com Redfish Pontchartrain is topped with a fried soft-shell crab and roasted red pepper crabmeat aioli and served with asparagus. Brewhouse ribs are served with sweet potato fries and slaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Crescent City Steak House 1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com

The 20-ounce bone-in New York strip is served with pepper cream sauce. Surf and Turf features an 8-ounce lobster tail and 6-ounce bacon-wrapped filet. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Crescent Pie and Sausage Company

4400 Banks St., (504) 482-2426; www.crescentpieandsausage.com The mixed grill features three types of sausage and is served with Dijon Creole mustard, marmalade and house-made pickles. The brisket sandwich includes house-smoked meat, roasted red peppers and onions and is served with house-made Parmesan and truffle potato chips. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Criollo Restaurant & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com Shellfish court-bouillon features

grilled grouper, Gulf shrimp, blue crabmeat and diver scallops in a Creole tomato and fennel broth over citrus linguine. Barbecue shrimp boudin features one boudin link and two shrimp served with hedgehog mushrooms, grape tomatoes and corn cooked with brown butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Croissant D’or

617 Ursulines Ave., (504) 524-4663; www.croissantdornola.com Chicken or cream of spinach pochettes are flaky pastries filled with bechamel and chicken, spinach or other fillings. Almond croissants are filled with almond paste and topped with almond slices. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Crystal Room At Le Pavillon

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sin-spinach stuffing. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cucos

629 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 892-3712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com Za’atar-crusted lamb lollipops come with mint pesto, ghost pepper jelly, heirloom tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella and naan. Spring salad is made with bibb lettuce, blue cheese vinaigrette, candied pecans, pickled spring vegetables and heirloom tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 393-7766; www.cucosmex.com Steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas are served with sauteed onions and peppers, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole. El Presidente includes beef and cheese enchiladas, chimi pequitos, a beef taco, beans and rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Dante’s Kitchen

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357; www.curenola.com Steak tartare combines prime sirloin, mashed capers, shallots, parsley and crispy sunchokes and is served with fingerling potato chips. Maitake mushrooms are served with Louisiana Pride Gristmill polenta, shaved Parmesan and braising jus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

736 Dante St., (504) 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com Mussels are cooked in New Orleans crawfish boil-style shrimp stock with roasted corn, mushrooms and andouille sausage. Roasted duck breast is served atop dirty bread pudding drizzled with pumpkin gastrique and served with fennel and citrus salad. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

d’Juice

Dat Dog

Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, etouffee, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. The Cajun omelet includes cheese, hot sausage, tomatoes, onion, parsley and paprika and is served with hash browns or grits and toast or a biscuit. The breakfast menu is available all day. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Daiwa Japanese Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine

5033 Lapalco Blvd., Suite B6, Marrero, (504) 875-4203; www. daiwasushi.com Kimchi seafood yaki udon is seafood pan-fried with thick udon noodles and served with spicy Korean kimchi sauce. The Cowboy roll features crawfish and marinated beef seared in eel sauce. Reservations rec-

3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; 601 Frenchmen St.; www.datdognola.com Local duck sausage is dressed with blackberry sauce, bacon and mustard. Anna’s White Trash fries are loaded with cheese, chili, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

De-No Seafood

505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 362-4608 The seafood platter comes with fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, stuffed crab and two sides. Blackened redfish also comes with two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Deja Vu Bar & Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com The Cajun omelet combines spicy sausage, bacon, onions, bell peppers and jalapeno Jack cheese and comes with toast. Marinated barbecued pork is served on a bun or French bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Del Porto Ristorante

501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 875-1006; www.delporto ristorante.com Seared sea scallops are served with a spaghetti squash cake, wilted baby spinach and local

The Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8950858; www.thedelachaise.com Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and kaffir lime leaf. Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5237600; www.desivegasteaks.com Hand-cut 12-ounce New York strip steaks are topped with butter and served sizzling. Blackened tuna Napoleon features yellowfin tuna, avocado, daikon sprouts and wasabi aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Desire Bistro & Oyster Bar

300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www.sonesta.com/royal neworleans Shrimp and grits are served with tasso and spicy cream sauce. Char-broiled oysters Desire are topped with garlic butter and Parmesan. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen and Tap

132 Royal St., (504) 309-4797; www.olesaint.com This casual eatery’s menu features a long list of Louisiana craft beers as well as dishes such as the soft-shell crab BLT, dressed with garlic aioli on multigrain bread. Grilled 12-ounce strip loin is served with housemade andouille steak sauce and french fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com Slow-braised veal shank osso buco is served with saffron pea risotto and baby carrots. Pork tenderloin is stuffed with goat cheese and pine nuts and served with balsamic-infused pork jus, sauteed spinach and stone-ground grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ PAGE 36

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Patchworks Market, 8237 Oak St., (504) 202-6720; www.d-juice.com The Berry-Berry Good smoothie blends beets, kale, spinach, green apple, pear, oranges, strawberries, blueberries and mango. The Super Charge is a combination of carrots, apple, parsley and ginger. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

satsuma-honey vinaigrette. Lamb osso buco is served with creamy roasted garlic polenta, roasted carrots and mint gremolata. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The house filet mignon is served with creamed spinach, flash-fried oysters, Pontalba potatoes and bearnaise. Roasted Chappapeela Farm duck is served with Louisiana citrus duck demi-glace over sweet potato and andouille rice pilaf and a citrus arugula salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

DiCristina’s

810 N. Columbia St., Suite C, Covington, (985) 875-0160; www.dicristinas.com Veal cutlets are served with crabmeat cream sauce, baked macaroni and sauteed greens. Eggplant Drew features battered and fried medallions served over angel hair pasta with crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Dijon Restaurant

1379 Annunciation St., (504) 5224712; www.dijonnola.com Crispy Gulf oysters are served with flash-fried kale, radicchio and smoked oyster butter. Grilled hanger steak is served with potato leek gratin, grilled asparagus puree and sauce perigourdine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas

700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, (504) 392-7589; 3900 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, (504) 3670227; 6641 Westbank Expwy., Suite A, Marrero, (504) 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com The 5-inch po-boy combo includes a po-boy, a cup of gumbo and potato salad. Chicken parmigiana features fried chicken breast topped with cheese and red sauce served over pasta. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Dino’s Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 558-0900 Grilled tuna is served atop a salad of mixed greens dressed with feta vinaigrette. The Philly cheese steak features slices of sirloin and grilled onions and peppers wrapped in a spinach tortilla. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Dis Taco

Molly’s at the Market, 1107 Decatur St., (504) 717-7070; www.eatdistaco.com

The house-made chorizo taco comes with pickled onion and Cotija cheese. The dessert taco combines Nutella and grilled banana with cinnamon and cayenne pepper. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Thu.-Sun. Cash only. $

Dish On Hayne

9734 Hayne Blvd., (504) 301-0356; www.dishonhayne.com The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, scallops, catfish, coleslaw and french fries. Catfish Charles features two deep-fried catfish fillets, roasted corn, peppers and a panko-breaded potato cake topped with Cajun crawfish cream sauce and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

District: Donuts. Sliders.Brew

2209 Magazine St., (504) 5706945; www.donutsandsliders.com New donut flavors include Vietnamese iced coffee and brown-butter pistachio. The pork belly slider combines roasted pork belly with pickled onions, radish sprouts and roasted garlic on a toasted anise bun. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Ditali’s Pizza

8160 Belle Chasse Hwy., Belle Chasse, (504) 393-1160; Northshore Square Mall, 150 Northshore Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-5657; Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, (504) 366-2882; www.ditalis.com The pizza turnover is a calzone stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, ham, mozzarella and marinara. Classic Italian lasagna is made with house-made meat sauce layered with mozzarella and Romano cheese. Reservation and delivery policies and hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Dmac’s Bar & Grill

542 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., (504) 304-5757; www.dmacsbarandgrill.com Dmac’s offers daily specials such as fried catfish with french fries, hushpuppies and coleslaw on Friday and country fried steak with mashed potatoes and sausage gravy and green beans on Thursday. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Dolce Vita Pizza

1205 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3247674; www.dvpizzeria.com Wood-fired pizza options include the margherita pie topped with Parmigiano-Reg-

giano, buffalo mozzarella, garlic, basil and house-made sauce. The solo carne pizza features Italian prosciutto, capicola, salsiccia secca, sopressata and pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano and house-made sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Domenica

The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com Margherita pizza is topped with tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella. Gianduja budino is a chocolate and hazelnut pudding with candied hazelnuts. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar

5240 Annunciation St., (504) 899-9126 The roast beef po-boy is smothered in gravy and dressed with Creole mustard. The fried shrimp po-boy can be ordered dressed with Swiss cheese and roast beef gravy. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Dominique’s on Magazine

4213 Magazine St., (504) 8919282; www.dominiquesonmag.com . Turks and Caicos wild conch salad is served with cucumber, tomato and Scotch bonnet peppers. Grilled island-spiced pork chop is served with local kale, leeks and sweet potato. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Don’s Seafood Hut

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; www.donsseafoodonline.com Don’s seafood platter includes stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp, fried catfish, fried oysters, shrimp etouffee and french fries. Don’s Original Jacked Up Oysters are charbroiled with bacon, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery

14207 Chef Menteur Hwy., (504) 254-0296; www.dp banhmi.com The grilled pork banh mi is dressed with carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and cucumbers on French bread. The banh xeo crepe is stuffed with pork, shrimp, lettuce and bean sprouts. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

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504.522.2467 ~ www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com Chicken shawarma is served at DOWN THE HATCH.

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

Dorignac’s

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; www.dorignacs.com The grocery store has a deli with sandwiches and Jezz’s Kitchen serves daily lunch specials. Artichokes are stuffed with Parmesan, toasted breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil and lemon. Hand-battered and fried chicken livers are available on a lunch plate. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Doson Noodle House

135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 Lemon grass tofu features stir-fried tofu and vegetables

Dot’s Diner

Citywide; www.dotsdiner.com The Dotwich is a breakfast sandwich of scrambled eggs, a sausage patty and cheese on a grilled buttermilk biscuit. Grilled hamburger steak is topped with mushrooms, onions and brown gravy and comes with salad, vegetables, garlic bread and hash browns or mashed potatoes. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Beef and chicken shawarmas feature meat marinated in vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and spices and served with couscous and pita. The Asian-Cajun burger is topped with tomatoes, bacon, jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions and sweet ginger soy sauce and served with thinly sliced house-made onion rings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

1039 Broadway St., (504) 8612200; www.facebook.com/ pages/the-dough-bowl Barbecue items include pulled pork and brisket served with house-made coleslaw on a brioche bun. Smoking Wings are hickory smoked, deep-fried and tossed in a spicy barbecue wing sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; www.dragosrestaurant.com Lobster can be ordered char-broiled, stuffed, boiled or Empire-style, which is stuffed and served with pasta, oysters and mushroom and onion cream sauce. Drago’s signature char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan, butter, parsley and garlic. No reservations. N. Arnoult Road: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Poydras Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Down The Hatch

Dress It

The Dough Bowl

1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com

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2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; www.dookychaserestaurant.com Chef Leah Chase’s Creole gumbo features a medley of shrimp, crab, chicken, ham and sausage. Shrimp Clemenceau is a combination of shrimp, garlic, peas and potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

served over vermicelli. Grilled chicken salad is grilled chicken over shredded carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, mint and house sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

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The Dress It burger features a patty topped with garlic aioli, bacon, brie and balsamic-glazed onions. The Friday special fried shrimp and oyster platter comes with horseradish sauce and a salad of baby greens, carrots, tomatoes, onions and house vinaigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Drip ’n Sip

701 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 733-3747; www.dripnsip.com The turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and spicy spread and served as a wrap or on a croissant or French bread. Roast beef and gravy are served hot on French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Cash only. $

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com Crawfish Maureenica is served over pasta with garlic cream sauce. Seafood Delaronde combines grilled shrimp, oysters and crabmeat. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

El Gato Negro

Eleven79

1179 Annunciation St., (504) 2991179; www.eleven79.com Milanese-style osso buco is served with pappardelle pasta. Jumbo Gulf shrimp are cooked with rosemary, olive oil, bay leaves, white wine and cracked black pepper. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Elizabeth’s

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com Southern fare gets a creative twist in items like signature praline bacon, which is available any time of day and is incorporated in many dishes. Sauteed mahi mahi is served with citrus buerre blanc. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Foghorn’s Chicken Fingers

3613 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 841-0966; www.foghornschicken.com Chicken fingers are hand-battered and served in a box with fries, house sauce and toast. A fried shrimp box also includes fries, sauce and toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5254937; www.emerils.com/emerils-delmonico Local fish is served with Gulf shrimp, grilled vegetables, mirliton chow chow and bouillabaisse broth. Crawfish gnocchi come with sweet corn, mushrooms, grape tomatoes and butter spiced with crab boil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Fong’s Chinese & Cantonese Restaurant

2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-9928 Four Happiness features roasted pork, beef, chicken and shrimp stir-fried with vegetables. Boneless Mandarin chicken is served with special brown sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Emeril’s Restaurant

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5289393; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/emerils-new-orleans Chef Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant offers his bold-flavored takes on contemporary New Orleans cuisine. A whole truffle fried chicken is served with crawfish boil fixings, including crawfish, corn, potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Char-grilled swordfish comes with parsley pesto, walnut crumbs, feta and white clam-mirliton bolognese. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The English Tea Room

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-3988; www.englishtearoom.com Coronation chicken salad blends chicken, grapes, apples and walnuts in mild curry dressing and can be ordered on a salad or in a sandwich. Windsor high tea includes a pot of tea, finger sandwiches, miniquiches, two minicakes, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and scones served with clotted cream, lemon curd and preserves. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.net Popular entrees include fried oysters, fried shrimp and grilled or fried fish. The Ernster po-boy combines roast beef debris and fried oysters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Espresso Express

One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116, (504) 524-5115 Roasted chicken tops a salad of romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, feta, walnuts and tomatoes drizzled with pepper

Fountain Lounge jelly vinaigrette. The breakfast burrito combines eggs, salsa, sausage, bacon and cheddar. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

ives, capers and kale. Meats are kosher, locally raised, free-range and free of growth hormones. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Fat Harry’s

Fausto’s Bistro

4430 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8959582; www.fatharrysnew orleans.com The Jazz burger is a ground beef and hot sausage patty topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. The fried chicken club includes a 6-ounce fried chicken breast, American or Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted white bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Fat Hen Grocery

7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-6136 Crawfish Ava features crawfish tossed with cream sauce served on rotini pasta with garlic bread. The smoked salmon Cobb salad includes romaine lettuce, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese and a choice of dressing. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Fatoush

2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3715074; www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com Moussaka features layers of grilled vegetables with tomato and bechamel and is available in lamb, beef and vegetarian varieties. Cold Mediterranean salad has feta cheese, black ol-

medallion with hollandaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Felipe’s Taqueria

530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Veal scallopini Rolando features veal medallions sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with mushrooms and artichoke hearts, then simmered in lemon wine sauce. Pan-seared Gulf fish is served with Louisiana shrimp and lemon-herb white wine sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; 411 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 2888226; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 2888226; www.felipestaqueria.com Nachos feature corn tortilla chips topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and lettuce. The chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito filled with a choice of meat, beans, rice, pico de gallo, vegetables and topped with cheese. Delivery available from S. Miro Street location. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Fazzio’s Restaurant

Five Happiness

1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com Shrimp salad features diced, boiled shrimp over salad with house dressing. Jimbob Shrimp are crabmeat-stuffed jumbo shrimp served over pasta with crabmeat cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Feelings Cafe

2600 Chartres St., (504) 945-2222; www.feelingscafe.com Gulf fish Nicholas features a grilled fillet brushed with Dijon mustard and served of grilled shrimp, creamed spinach and new potatoes. Seafood-baked eggplant is a casserole with shrimp, crawfish, dirty rice, sausage and stewed eggplant served on a fried eggplant

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4823935; www.fivehappiness.com Five Happiness offers dishes from regional Chinese cuisines. Crispy beef with black pepper and onions is served with rice. Almond-crusted chicken is served with lemon sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Flaming Torch Restaurant

737 Octavia St., (504) 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com Coq au vin pommes de terre gremolata features red winebraised free-range chicken served with potatoes, root vegetables and gremolata. Barbecue shrimp features whole jumbo shrimp cooked with herbs, spices and butter and served with potatoes. Reservations available.

The Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-5486; www.therooseveltneworleans.com Ahi tuna is served with smoked tomatoes, mushrooms and fried shallots. Skillet shrimp come with ham hock jus and okra-tomato butter. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Fox and Hound

1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, (504) 731-6000; www.foxandhound.com The Hot Fox is a hand-battered chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce and dressed with lettuce and tomato and served on a sesame bun. Wings, pretzels, potato skins and breaded mozzarella sticks are included in the Play-Action appetizer platter. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Frank’s Restaurant

933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602 Veal Marsala is sauteed with mushrooms and wine and served with pasta. New Orleans-style barbecue jumbo Gulf shrimp are served with hot bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Franky and Johnny’s Restaurant

321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234 This casual eatery offers boiled crawfish in season, as well as a number of po-boys and seafood dishes. Appetizers include fried bell pepper rings. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 40

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81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; 3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, (985) 307-0460; www.elgatonegronola.com Guacamole, made tableside, combines avocados, pico de gallo, lime, sea salt and jalapenos on request. Oaxaca eggplant features seared eggplant topped with panela cheese, shrimp, chicken, sauteed garlic, mushrooms, pico de gallo and mezcal cream salsa. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

CASA BORREGA serves authentic Mexican fare in a dining room adorned with folk art.

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French Press Coffeehouse

3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-0276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 598-5274; www. frenchpresscoffeehouse.com The chicken Press features grilled chicken and pesto wrapped in a wheat tortilla with red peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and Swiss cheese. The Southern pecan latte is the signature drink. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Freret Street Po-Boy & Donut Shop

4701 Freret St., (504) 872-9676; www.freretstreetpoboys.com The garlic-stuffed roast beef po-boy is served dressed on French bread. Donuts are made fresh daily and come in a variety of flavors including chocolate, jelly and cream-filled. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Fresco Cafe & Pizzeria

7625 Maple St., (504) 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us Spinach and feta triangles are phyllo dough pockets stuffed with sauteed spinach and feta cheese. The Fresco Special pizza features house-made tomato sauce with mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Fresh Bar

6101 Magazine St., (504) 309-9513; www.freshbarnola.com The Louisiana Fav features spring greens, avocado, Louisiana strawberries, dried cranberries, pecans, blue cheese and citrus vinaigrette and is available as a salad or wrap. Quinoa and vegetables combines baby spinach, lettuce, quinoa, bell peppers, red onion, dried cranberries, almonds, feta cheese and white wine vinaigrette and is available as a salad or wrap. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Frosty’s Cafe

3400 Cleary Ave., (504) 888-9600 Com bo luc lac is marinated flank steak served with rice, lettuce, tomato and house sauce. Pho tai nam is eye round brisket soup with rice noodles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com The kitchen at this upscale bowling alley offers refined comfort food. Snack items

include deviled eggs, pork cracklings with sweet chili sauce and corn nuts with chili-lime rub. Beef sliders are topped with sweet pickles, onion relish and American cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5646; www.furysrestaurant.com Trout Carrie is a fillet topped with sauteed crabmeat and served with salad, vegetables and potatoes or spaghetti. Veal Parmesan is topped with melted mozzarella cheese and comes with a choice of pasta, salad and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

GG’S Dine-O-Rama

3100 Magazine St., (504) 3736579; www.ggsneworleans.com Get in My Belly features cider-braised pork belly glazed with sweet onion-apple barbecue sauce on toasted ciabatta and served with a sweet and spicy mustard, house pickle chips, fried red tomato, arugula and grilled red onions. A lump crab cake is served over a salad of arugula, roasted corn, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, Neuske’s applewood-smoked bacon lardons and walnut-grain mustard vinaigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Sat., lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

GW Fins

808 Bienville St., (504) 581-3467; www.gwfins.com Chef Tenney Flynn offers a mix of local and cold-water fish and shellfish. Lobster dumplings are served with lobster butter, fennel and tomato concasse. Scalibut features scallops and halibut and is served with Maine lobster risotto, sugar snap peas and pea shoot butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Galatoire’s 33 Bar and Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 335-3932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com This traditional steak house offers a la carte steaks (7-ounce filet, 16-ounce New York strip, 23-ounce T-bone) and sauces (bearnaise, au poivre, marchands de vin). Appetizers include the same oysters Rockefeller served at Galatoire’s. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021;

www.galatoires.com This Creole grande dame offers a menu full of traditional seafood dishes. Poisson meuniere amandine is a fried Gulf fish fillet topped with toasted almonds and meuniere sauce. The Galatoire goute is a seafood sampler including items such as shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison and oysters en brochette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Gallagher’s Grill

509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; www.galla ghersgrill.com Sauteed pompano is served with jumbo lump crabmeat and citrus beurre blanc. The cowboy steak is a 24-ounce bone-in ribeye served sizzling with butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

The Galley Restaurant

2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955; www.thegalleyseafood.com Boiled crawfish include corn, potatoes, sausage and mushrooms in spicy crab boil. Blackened redfish is topped with crabmeat and shrimp. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Galvez Restaurant

914 N. Peters St., (504) 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com Bouillabaisse de mariscos Espanola includes crabs, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops and fish in tomato broth. Paella de mariscos features saffron arborio rice cooked with mussels, shrimp, fish, clams, scallops, calamari and vegetables and topped with jalapeno sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Gambino’s Bakery

300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 391-0600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com These bakeries serve doberge cakes, specialty cakes, pastries, eclairs, cream puffs, brownies, cookies and more. No reservations. Gretna: breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Metairie: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net The oyster club features fried oysters, baby spinach, bacon, red onions, tomatoes and remoulade on toasted nine-grain bread. Strawberry and feta

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salad includes grilled chicken, baby spinach, almonds and a choice of dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

features croissant dough baked in a muffin round with hazelnut paste. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Gautreau’s Restaurant

575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grand islerestaurant.com Fisherman’s stew features oysters, fish, shrimp and mussels in redfish stock with vegetables and San Marzano tomatoes served with brown rice. Shrimp Caminada po-boy features shrimp sauteed in a spicy citrus butter with herbs and Asian slaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com Seared scallops are served with horseradish creme fraiche, baby beets and mustard greens. Sauteed snapper with truffle vinaigrette comes with sunchoke puree, chanterelles, farrow and English peas. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

George’s Mexican Restaurant

1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4342; www.georgesmexican restaurant.com Tilapia ceviche features fish marinated in lime juice served with avocado slices and housemade corn chips. Chicken fajitas feature chicken marinated overnight, cooked with onions and bell peppers and served with guacomole, lettuce, pico de gallo and tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Gio’s Villa Vancheri

Giorlando’s Restaurant

741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-8593; www.giorlandos.com Mama G’s eggplant features lightly battered medallions served over angel hair pasta topped with shrimp au gratin sauce. Sauteed chicken, shrimp and sausage are tossed with penne pasta in tomato-basil sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

Gracious Bakery + Cafe

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., Suite 100, (504) 301-3709; www.graciousbakery.com The smoked ham sandwich is dressed with pecan-cheddar spread, pepper jelly and apple slices on a house-made baguette. The “Kermit Cruffin”

The Green Goddess

307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com The Mediterranean meatloaf sandwich features Two Run Farm lamb meatloaf, mint, parsley, pine nuts, spices and Halloumi cheese on a Dong Phuong Bakery pistolette. The restaurant always offers a vegetarian entree made with local produce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Green Tea

1116 Louisiana Ave., (504) 8998005; www.greenteanola.com Singapore mai fun features thin rice noodles sauteed in yellow curry sauce with chicken, shrimp, pork, green onions, egg and Chinese cabbage. Chicken with garlic sauce includes sauteed white meat, broccoli, baby carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, celery and zucchini in spicy garlic sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Grill

540 Chartres St., (504) 522-1800 The Grill offers the same menu as Camellia Grill. The deli roast beef is a 10-inch po-boy piled with roast beef slathered in gravy. Hickman’s burger is topped with melted Swiss, sauteed mushrooms and onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Grill Room

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www.grillroomneworleans.com Fried oyster salad features kale, radicchio, shaved bottarga and chili vinaigrette. Shaved heirloom carrot salad features lobster, sesame ginger vinaigrette, mint and whipped yogurt. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

2854 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9524; www.thegroceryneworleans.com The Avenue Special layers warm chicken salad with Swiss cheese, avocado and bacon on rye. Marinated pork comes pressed on French bread with avocado, pepper jack cheese, sauteed onions and cilantro mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Ground Pat’i Grille & Bar

Citywide; www.groundpati.com The grilled shrimp platter includes three skewers of marinated and grilled shrimp and two sides. Hamburger steak is a 10-ounce ground chuck patty served with brown gravy, salad and mushrooms or grilled onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Guillory’s Deli & Tamales

3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, (504) 833-1390; www.guillorysdeliandtamales.com Mr. G’s burgers are houseground chuck patties topped with house-made chili. Hot tamale sandwiches are topped with chili and cheese on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Gumbo Shop

630 St. Peter St., (504) 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com Chicken espagnole is a half chicken simmered in brown sauce with mushrooms, shallots, wine and garlic, served over rice with vegetables. Traditional crawfish etouffee is served over rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Haifa Turkish Cuisine & Hookah Bar

4740 Canal St., (504) 309-7719; www.haifarestaurantno.com Pistachios kebab features ground beef and lamb prepared with pistachios, parsley, garlic and bell peppers and served with rice or bulgur, salad and bread. The Turkish panino combines spicy Turkish sujuk sausage, mozzarella and tomatoes on white or wheat bread and is served with salad or french fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634 The Who Dat roll features shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, snow crab, tuna, salmon, avocado, crunchy flakey, smelt roe and a variety of sauces. The No Name roll bundles tuna, salmon,

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2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597; www.giosvillavancheri.com Orecchio di elefante is a 16-ounce veal chop pounded thin, breaded and served with lemon butter sauce and pasta marinara. Osso buco Milanese is a veal shank slow-cooked with herbs and served with risotto or pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Grand Isle

The Grocery

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eel, tomago, snow crab and smelt roe in soy paper topped with smelt roe, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and Hana sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Handsome Willy’s Patio Bar & Lounge

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 5250377; www.handsomewillys.com The Wolf Man burrito, named after New Orleans Saints’ defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, is filled with slow-cooked pork, pulled chicken, ground beef and black beans. The Flying Pig is stuffed with pulled pork, bacon and cheddar. No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner and latenight Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Happy Italian Pizzeria

7105 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, (504) 305-4666; www.happy italian.com This pizzeria makes its own dough, sauces and Italian sausage, and pastries are baked in house. Ziti is tossed with pancetta in creamy garlic sauce, topped with black walnuts and Gorgonzola and baked. The Classic pizza is made with butternut squash sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, duck confit, caramelized onions, crimini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

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Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 8324117; www.theharborbarandgrill.com The filet special features an 8-ounce steak, potatoes and string beans. The Harbor burger, served on po-boy bread or a bun, tops a 12-ounce patty with melted cheddar. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/neworleans Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese combines corkscrew pasta, grilled chicken breast, threecheese sauce, garlic, roasted red peppers and Romano-parsley breadcrumbs. West Tennessee-style hickory-smoked ribs are dry-rubbed, slow cooked and basted with hickory barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant

701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114; www.herbsaint.com Chef Donald Link prepares contemporary Louisiana cuisine. Muscovy duck leg confit is served with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. Louisiana shrimp are

www.facebook.com/ilpostocafe The Pacifico sandwich features Italian tuna salad, lemon, fresh thyme, tomato, red onion and extra-virgin olive oil on multigrain bread. The Milano panino is made with sopressata, fontina, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar on pressed ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Renell Jones serves contemporary Creole dishes at CRIOLLO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. served with Calasparra rice, artichokes and maitake mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Impastato’s Restaurant

3400 16th St., Metairie, (504) 4551545; www.impastatos.com Soft-shell Marcello is soft-shell crab topped with crabmeat, shrimp and lemon butter. The pecan-smoked filet is a 10-ounce steak smoked over pecan woodchips and broiled. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Heritage Grill

111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com Duck and wild mushroom spring rolls are served with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Louisiana crawfish are topped with fontina and white cheddar cheeses on grilled seven-grain bread and served with a cup of crawfish bisque. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Irene’s Cuisine

Hey! Cafe

4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz The baked tofu and herb sandwich is served with vegan mayonnaise on whole wheat bread. House-made items include hummus, vegan blueberry muffins and juice blends. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sun.Thu. Credit cards. $

Hickory Cafe & Grill

1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0033 The hickory salad features blackened shrimp over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, toasted pecans, blue cheese and pepper jelly vinaigrette. The herbed focaccia burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with roasted red peppers, pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and basil mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

High Hat Cafe

4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com House-made seasonal pies include the Ponchatoula strawberry pie topped with whipped cream. Barbecue shrimp or smoked roasted chicken are served with a choice of sides including pimento macaroni and cheese or sweet potato salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hillbilly Bar-B-Q

2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com House-made alligator sausage, boudin and dry-rubbed pork spare ribs are smoked over Kentucky hickory wood. Loaded baked potatoes are topped with

pork, beef, chicken or Hillbilly chili and cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Hoa Hong/9 Roses

1100 Stephens St., Gretna, (504) 366-7665; www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Hot-and-sour soup features a choice of fish, shrimp or chicken in tangy broth with tomatoes, pineapple and okra. Diners can grill marinated beef at their tables and wrap it in lettuce or rice paper with herbs and pickled carrots. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Hobnobber Cafe

5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 734-8448; www.hobnobbercafe.com The Hobnobber po-boy features hot roast beef, ham and Swiss cheese. Monday’s red beans special comes with smoked sausage or a breaded pork chop. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Horinoya

920 Poydras St., (504) 561-8914 The sashimi plate features tuna, salmon, red snapper, yellowtail, scallops, octopus and squid. A half dozen oysters on the half shell are topped with green onion, red radish, spicy sauce and ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

House Of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com

Shrimp and grits feature panseared jumbo shrimp simmered in chipotle cream sauce served over a fried grit cake with teardrop tomatoes. St. Louis ribs, available by the full or half rack, are rubbed with adobo spice, slow cooked and served with tomato barbecue sauce, barbecue baked beans and coleslaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Houston’s Restaurant

1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5241578; 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.hillstone.com Cedar plank salmon comes with Creole mustard sauce, coleslaw and vine-ripened tomatoes. Shrimp Louie salad combines jumbo poached shrimp, avocado, teardrop tomatoes and herbs over a lettuce wedge. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Huey P’s Pizzeria

139 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-1818; www.facebook. com/hueyps Huey P’s pizza is topped with sausage, pepperoni, chicken, mushroom, onions, black olives, bell peppers and tomatoes. Fried chicken and waffles are another favorite. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

IHOP

Citywide; www.ihop.com The breakfast sampler includes two eggs, two strips of bacon, two pork sausage links, two pieces of ham, hash browns and

two buttermilk pancakes. Grilled tilapia is served with hollandaise, red potatoes, steamed broccoli and garlic bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Ignatius Eatery

3121 Magazine St., (504) 899-0242; www.ignatiuseatery.com Macaroni and cheese is made with fried shrimp, sharp cheddar and provolone cheeses and applewood-smoked bacon. The grilled alligator po-boy comes on Leidenheimer bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Igor’s Buddha Belly Burger Bar

4437 Magazine St., (504) 891-6105 The Cajun burger is a half-pound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce and served with french fries or onion rings. Jalapeno poppers are battered and fried cheese-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Igor’s Lounge & Gameroom

2133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 568-9811; www.facebook.com/ igorslounge The Cajun burger is a half-pound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with hot sauce. Shoestring fries can be topped with American cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Il Posto Italian Cafe

4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620;

539 St. Philip St., (504) 529-8811 Paneed oysters and grilled shrimp are served with raspberry sauce over tossed fresh spinach. Lamb a la Provence features grilled lamb chops and roasted garlic mashed potatoes finished with rosemary port demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Iris

321 N. Peters St., (504) 299-3944; www.irisneworleans.com Duck confit and pork belly are served with Brussels sprouts, turnips and preserved Meyer lemon jus. Beef short rib is served with sweet potatoes, broccoli, coconut milk and sweet and sour glaze. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Irish House

1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5956755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com Chef Matt Murphy offers hearty pub fare and refined dishes. Beer-battered fish and chips come with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Traditional shepherd’s pie is topped with melted cheddar and served with salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Isabella’s Pizzeria

300 Hewitt Road, Hammond, (985) 230-9900; 2660 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Hwy. 21, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 875-7620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net The shrimp pesto pie is topped with pesto sauce, roasted garlic, Roma tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives and shrimp. The Tuscan panino features smoked ham, roasted chicken, provolone cheese, Roma tomatoes and chipotle mayonnaise on pressed PAGE 44

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ciabata. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Italian Barrel

430 Barracks St., (504) 569-0198; www.italianbarrel.com Pumpkin ravioli features housemade pasta filled with pumpkin sauteed in butter and sage. The grilled 12-ounce center-cut filet mignon is served with sauteed potatoes and creamy green peppercorn sauce or dolce Gorgonzola sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Italian Pie

Citywide; www.italianpie.com These pizzerias serve pizzas, salads, pasta, sandwiches and more. The Mediterranean pie features artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and pesto sauce. Fettuccine is topped with grilled chicken or shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

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Chef Sue Zemanick’s small plate offerings include grilled lobster served with arugula, roasted potatoes and corn. Warm snow crab claws are served with truffle butter. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

1901 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 101, Harvey, (504) 708-4530; 4316 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A, Metairie, (504) 708-5220; 70488 Hwy. 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 288-2388; www.izzos.com Diners can order an array of items assembled to order. Burritos include a choice of tortilla (flour, cayenne, spinach or wheat), meat (chicken, steak, shrimp), vegetables, salsas, cheeses, rice and beans. Izzo’s salads include romaine lettuce, choices of meat and toppings, tortilla strips and salsa or one of three house dressings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant

738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; www.jackdempseys.net

This casual seafood house offers a large selection of fried or broiled local fish and shellfish. The Jack Dempsey seafood platter features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls and two sides. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jacmel Inn

903 E. Morris Ave., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com Louisiana shrimp and country grits are topped with smoked Gouda and barbecue shrimp sauce. Pickled squash and remoulade top the jumbo lump crab cakes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacques-imos.com Blackened redfish is topped with crabmeat chili hollandaise and served with salad and two sides. The Carpetbagger steak is stuffed with poached oysters and topped with caramelized red onions, blue cheese and oysters. Reservations accepted for large

parties. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Jaeger’s Seafood and Oyster House

901 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegers seafood.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with breadcrumbs, cheese and garlic butter. Jaeger’s also offers po-boys, seafood platters and boiled seafood including crawfish, crabs, lobster and shrimp. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jager Haus German Restaurant & Bar

833 Conti St., (504) 525-9200; www.jager-haus.com Sauerbraten is marinated beef sirloin served in sweet and sour gravy with spaetzle. The Munich plate includes weiner schnitzel, a Bavarian-style pork chop, German-style meatloaf, bratwurst, knackwurst, sauerkraut, spaetzle, potato salad, red cabbage and mustard. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Jam’s Po-Boys & Catering

612 Sena Drive, Metairie, (504) 833-5882; www.jamspoboys.com The all-you-can-eat catfish platter comes with salad and french fries or potato salad. Roast beef po-boys are made with thin-sliced roast beef in gravy. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., Dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

Jamba Juice

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-4210; 3341 Magazine St., (504) 644-4220; www.jambajuice.com The Strawberry Wild smoothie is a fruit blend combining strawberries, apples and bananas. The Apples and Greens smoothie includes apples, kale, bananas, mangoes, strawberries and peaches. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Cuisine

7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366 Grilled lamb chops are served in merlot and port reduction with steamed asparagus and Lyonnaise potatoes. Sauteed shrimp and mussels are served

with tarragon seafood reduction over linguine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jan’s Cajun Restaurant

4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, (504) 689-2748 Jan’s seafood plate includes fish, oysters, stuffed crab and stuffed shrimp. The seafood gumbo features in dark roux. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Janie Brown’s Restaurant 27207 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 882-7201; www.janiebrowns.com Shrimp Creole is prepared in spicy bell pepper, celery and onion sauce and served over rice. Slices of eggplant are dipped in Italian breadcrumbs, fried and topped with light red gravy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Jazmine Cafe

614 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8669301; www.jazminecafe.com Spicy mango salad is made with julienne mango, raw tuna, jicama, cucumbers, carrots,

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cilantro, peanuts, fried shallots and sesame vinaigrette. The salmon mango spring roll features fresh salmon, mango, vermicelli noodles and lettuce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Jeff’s Creole Grille

5241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-7992; www.jeffscreolegrille.com Grilled redfish is served with white wine lemon butter and grilled vegetables. The fried shrimp platter comes with french fries or potato salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jerk’s Island Grill

70437 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 893-1380; www.jerksislandgrill.com Shrimp lettuce wraps combine marinated shrimp, sauteed onion and bell peppers tossed in teriyaki glaze and tortilla strips in romaine lettuce leaves. Salad Verde features jerk chicken breast over spinach, dried cranberries, goat cheese, pecans and curry vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner

daily. Credit cards. $$

Jigger’s Bar and Grill

1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555 Crispy fried boudin chimichangas are served with a chipotle honey mustard sauce. Baskets of wings come in orders of 10 or 20 with a choice of sauces including chipotle lime and garlic herb. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Jimmy J’s Cafe

115 Chartres St., (504) 309-9360; www.jimmyjscafe.com The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Chicken sandwich features lightly battered chicken breast, Neuske’s ham and bacon, Swiss cheese and tasso bechamel on a brioche bun. Cochon eggs Benedict features slow-braised pork, poached eggs, jalapeno hollandaise and a biscuit. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Jims

3000 Royal St., (504) 304-8224; www.jimsnola.com The grilled Reuben includes corned beef, pastrami, Swiss

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and provolone cheeses, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on seeded rye. The grouper sandwich is a fillet served dressed on a kaiser or rustic roll. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com Trout Tchoupitoulas is a sauteed fillet of fish topped with shrimp and crabmeat and served with new potatoes and mixed vegetables. Red beans and rice come with smoked sausage. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Johnny’s Po-Boys

511 St. Louis St., (504) 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboys.com The Judge Bosetta po-boy combines ground beef, Italian

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and hot sausage and Swiss cheese. The Johnny’s special features beef, grilled ham and American and Swiss cheese on French bread or Texas toast. Breakfast and lunch daily. No reservations. Cash only. $

Johnny Trauth’s Seafood Bistro

2121 25th St., Kenner, (504) 4710808; www.johnnytrauthsseafoodbistro.com Full or half slabs of baby back ribs are served with garlic mashed potatoes or red beans and rice, coleslaw and bread. Sauteed or fried oysters are served with garlic sauce and Parmesan cheese over pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com The Joint offers pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and locally made sausages. The brisket plate comes with two housemade sides such as coleslaw, potato salad or macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Juan’s Flying Burrito

2018 Magazine St., (504) 5690000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; www.juansflyingburrito.com Seared tuna tacos feature rare tuna seasoned with coriander-chili rub in flour tortillas with miso-wasabi slaw and avocado. The signature Flying Burrito combines skirt steak, Gulf shrimp, Creole chicken, sour cream, guacamole, yellow rice, black beans, salsa la fonda and Juan’s hot sauce in a Hola Nola flour, whole wheat, spinach or cayenne tortilla. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.

Juicy Lucy’s

133 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 5985044; www.msjuicylucy.com Super Juicy Fry features beef, melted cheddar, jalapeno, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and bacon atop french fries. The Juicy 9th Ward Blues burger is stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic and aged blue cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Juju Bag Cafe

5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 872-0969 The catfish plate includes grilled or fried catfish, sweet potato souffle, macaroni and cheese, peas and potato salad. The Mixed Bag combines shrimp, chicken, fish and sweet

potato fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner and late-night Thu.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

Jung’s Golden Dragon

3009 Magazine St., (504) 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragon.com Eggplant Sichuan features eggplant sauteed in garlic and Sichuan seasonings served over white rice. Roasted Peking duck comes with pancakes and duck soup. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

416 Chartres St., (504) 596-2530; www.kpauls.com Blackened Louisiana drum is topped with crabmeat and served with chipotle compound butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Also blackened, twin beef tenderloin medallions are served with debris sauce, potato and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

K.Y.’S Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 6411911; www.kysoldetowne.com Grilled Gulf fish comes with two sides. Slow-cooked roast beef is served in a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Kakkoii Japanese Bistreaux

7537 Maple St., (504) 570-6440; www.kakkoii-nola.com The LSU roll features shrimp tempura and cream cheese topped with snow crab, tuna, avocado and eel sauce. The Dragon roll is snow crab, avocado and asparagus layered with barbecue eel, avocado and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kanno California Sushi Bar

3205 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5730; www.kanno sushi.com The Elvis roll is salmon, avocado and mixed snow crab with blue crab on top. The Godzilla roll features shrimp tempura, cream cheese and snow crab layered with spicy tuna crunchy flakes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com Grilled drum is served on top of a crab cake with seafood cream

sauce and vegetables. The double-cut pork chop is served with portobello demi-glace and sweet potato mash. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

165 Hwy. 21, Madisonville, (985) 845-9940; www.keithyoungs.net Farm-raised redfish is broiled and topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and citrus beurre blanc. The 14-ounce house-cut filet mignon is served with a baked potato or green beans. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-4701; www.kenner seafood.net The deluxe seafood platter includes shrimp, oysters, catfish, stuffed crab, soft-shell crab, frog legs and a choice of two sides. Char-grilled oysters are prepared three ways: traditional, Rockefeller (spinach and two cheeses) and nacho (cheese, jalapeno and bacon). No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Killer Poboys

Erin Rose Bar, 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com Tucked in the back of the Erin Rose Bar, Killer Poboys serves a variety of sandwiches including the coriander lime seared Gulf shrimp po-boy with marinated cucumber, carrots, radishes and local herbs. Vegetarians can try the roasted sweet potato and greens po-boy with black-eyed pea hummus and pepper jelly. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Cash only. $

Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com Smoked rabbit gumbo with fresh sorrel sausage is served with dirty brown basmati rice. The Junky Chick is a Cajun marinade-injected rotisserie chicken served with applewood-smoked bacon bits and smashed potatoes. Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Credit cards. $$$

Knuckleheads Eatery

3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858 Mulligan Mike’s Angus chuck burger is topped with grilled ham and Swiss or cheddar cheese and comes with fries and a pickle. Nudillocabeza chicken salad features grilled chicken, black beans, tomatoes, cheddar, tortilla strips and pepper jelly dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and

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late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Korea House

3547 18th St., Metairie, (504) 888-0654 Korean-style barbecue is prepared by diners at tabletop grills. Spicy dubukimchi features stir-fried pork and poached tofu with kimchi. Samgyupsal is broiled fresh bacon cooked tableside and served with house sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery

3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.kosher cajun.com The J&N Special is made with corned beef, pastrami, horseradish, mustard and coleslaw on rye, served hot. The kosher fried shrimp po-boy features imitation shrimp dressed with cocktail sauce, lettuce and tomato. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Koz’s

515 Harrison Ave., (504) 484-0841; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com Po-boy offerings include shrimp, hot sausage and fried oysters. The Chamber sandwich features roast beef, ham, turkey, Swiss and American cheeses, lettuce, tomato, onions, mayonnaise, hot mustard and Italian dressing. No reservations. Harrison Avenue: Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Wilson Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberia nola.com At the back of the music club, the kitchen offers Eastern European comfort food. Pierogis are Polish potato and cheese dumplings served with sour cream and sweet onions. The Polboy features a Polish sausage, spicy cabbage and savory fried onions with mustard and pickles on French bread. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only for food. $

The Kupcake Factory

819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 911 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 570-6420; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 267-3328; 537 Toulouse St., (504) 570-6665; www.thekupcakefactory.com The salted caramel cupcake features chocolate cake filled with caramel, topped with whipped caramel frosting, caramel and sea salt. The “going bananas” cupcake features banana nut cake and

Kyoto

4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644; www.kyotonola.com The poke salad features tuna, crabstick, cucumber, avocado, asparagus and spicy sauce. The Sara roll combines spicy shrimp and avocado topped with crunchy flakes and chili sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

La Bella’s

2118 Third St., Kenner, (504) 4664675; www.labellascatering.com Fish tacos feature grilled fish in flour tortillas topped with thinly sliced cabbage slaw, avocado, pico de gallo and lime-dill sauce. The turkey burger is dressed and served on a seeded bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5258205; www.labocasteaks.com House-made cavatelli pasta is tossed with arugula, butternut squash, pecans and honey. Arugula salad combines arugula, candied pecans, Fuji apples, blue cheese, red onion and sherry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

La Boulangerie

4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777 Mille feuille vanille features puff pastry and pastry cream drizzled with chocolate and vanilla icing. Le Parisien is a ham and cheese sandwich on house-baked baguette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks. $

La Carreta

107 Carrollwood Drive, LaPlace, (985) 651-9991; 108 N.W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, (985) 419-9990; 812 Highway 190, Covington, (985) 400-5202; 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2990; www.carretarestaurant.com Monterrey fajitas feature Angus skirt steak, tortillas, rice and beans. The sampler plate features a chile relleno, beef taco, beef enchilada, rice and beans. Reservations accepted except on Fridays. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

La Crepe Nanou

1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com The brunch menu includes a Louisiana jumbo lump crab omelet with sauteed spinach and Mornay sauce. Crispy

sweetbreads are served with sherry vinaigrette, lardons and frisee. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

La Divina Gelateria

621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; 3005 Magazine St., (504) 342-2634; Loyola University, Carrollton Residence Hall, 300 LaSalle Place, (504) 258-2115; www.ladivinagelateria.com Popular gelato flavors include Azteca, a spicy chocolate flavor, and bourbon-pecan made with Maker’s Mark. Some locations serve paninis, salads and pizzas. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe

8120 Hampson St., (504) 8625252; www.pupusasneworleans.com This casual eatery specializes in pupusas and vegetarian food. The Nola Special breakfast burrito is stuffed with hot sausage, organic eggs, refried black beans, hash browns and American cheese. Carne asada is marinated and grilled beef tenderloin served with saffron rice and tropical salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

La Madeleine

601 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8618662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, (504) 456-1624; 3434 Hwy.190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, (504) 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com These cafes offer baked goods and classic French cafe fare. The traditional croque monsieur is a hot sandwich combining ham, cheese and garlic cream sauce. Caesar salad comes with garlic croutons and can be topped with balsamic chicken. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St., (504) 8913377; www.lapetitegrocery.com Pan-fried rabbit comes with spaetzle, wilted greens and grenobloise. Turtle bolognese is prepared with bucatini, sherry, parsley and a fried soft-boiled egg. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

La Provence

25020 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovence restaurant.com Slow-roasted lacquered duckling is served with grilled plums, rapini, Marcona almonds and fingerling potatoes. Shrimp and mirliton salad features PAGE 49

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banana cream cheese frosting. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

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roasted heirloom beets, Sylvetta arugula and horseradish. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

with white rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Lager’s International Ale House

400 N. Peters St., (504) 558-0038; 8000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2831010; www.landrysseafood.com Shrimp en brochette is served with seafood stuffing, pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos wrapped in bacon and Mornay sauce. The Zydeco platter features fried fish and shrimp, crawfish etouffee, frogs legs, boudin and alligator sausage. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.draftfreak.com A grilled tuna plate features a 6-ounce yellowfin tuna steak with sweet ginger sauce served with two sides. A flaky pastry crawfish pie is filled with crawfish stuffing and served with mashed potatoes and crawfish etouffee sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe

5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com The fleur de lis panino includes oven-roasted turkey, smoked Gouda, asparagus and apple butter spread on a grilled ciabatta baguette or multigrain or wheat bread. The chicken avocado wrap features an herb-garlic, spinach, tomato-basil or wheat tortilla filled with grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes, romaine lettuce and mango vinaigrette, topped with fruit relish. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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Lakeview Harbor

911 Harrison Ave., (504) 486-4887; www.neworleansbestburger.com The seafood platter comes with oysters, shrimp, catfish fillet, stuffed crab and a side of fries. The spicy burger combines 4 ounces of ground beef and 4 ounces of hot sausage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Landing

Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www. neworleansairporthotel.com Shrimp Creole is cooked in a seasoned tomato sauce base and served over white rice. For the crawfish etouffee, crawfish are simmered in a copper roux-based sauce and served

Langenstein’s

Legacy Kitchen

759 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-5231; www.legacykitchen.com The chicken and waffles combination includes fried chicken, a bacon-studded waffle, honey butter and pepper jelly maple syrup. The lemon ice box pie is made from scratch with Nilla wafers and a nut crust and topped with fresh whipped cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, Credit cards. $$$

800 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-6682; 1330 Arabella St., (504) 899-9283; www.langensteins.com The better cheddar dip combines white cheddar cheese, walnuts, garlic and green onions. Shrimp salad is made with Gulf shrimp, Creole mustard, mayonnaise, horseradish and capers. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

Laurel Street Bakery

Liberty Cheesesteaks

2701 S. Broad St., (504) 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com In addition to a variety of bagels and donuts baked in-house, breakfast options include the Brooklyn sandwich: cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomatoes, red onions and capers on a house-made bagel. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Le Citron Bistro

1539 Religious St., (504) 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro.com Blackened redfish is topped with lump crabmeat and hollandaise and comes with mixed vegetables and sweet potato mash. Fried green tomatoes are topped with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Le Foret

129 Camp St., (504) 553-6738; www.leforetneworleans.com Louisiana barbecue shrimp are cooked in an Abita Amber sauce and served with a grit cake. The seared Gulf fish comes with Louisiana crawfish maque choux and baby spinach and cherry tomatoes in lemon tarragon beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lebanon’s Cafe

1500 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8626200; www.lebanonscafe.com The lamb chop plate features six chops, hummus and salad. The chicken shawarma is mar-

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 5698997; www.lildizzyscafe.com Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe is known for fried chicken and Creole file gumbo made with ham, chicken, crab and house-made sausage. Trout Bacquet is topped with crabmeat and lemon butter. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ 5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com The Wiz features steak, caramelized onions and cheddar-Colby cheese sauce on an Italian hoagie roll. The vegetarian hoagie has green and yellow squash, kale, red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and provolone cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Liberty’s Kitchen

422 1/2 S. Broad St., (504) 8224011; www.libertyskitchen.org The MVB, Most Valuable Burger, is a ground chuck and pulled pork patty topped with cheese and Liberty sauce and served with sweet potato fries. Cowboy caviar, a vegan dish, is a black-eyed pea salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Lilette

3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com Alaskan king crab claws are served with passion fruit butter. Sauteed loup de mer is Mediterranean sea bass served with hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, wilted spinach and Marsala cream. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 599-9999 Lilly’s offers pho and Vietnam-

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801 Harrison Ave., (504) 293-1201; www.lakeviewgrocery.com The menu includes po-boys, muffulettas, fried and rotisserie chicken, sushi rolls and more. Boiled crawfish are available Friday through Sunday. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Landry’s

inated for two days in Middle Eastern spices, baked and served with hummus and salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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ese staples. The restaurant’s signature spicy tofu appetizer is served with a chef’s special sauce. Vegan pho comes with bok choy and vegetables cooked in the broth. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

littletokyonola.com The omakase platter features 10 to 12 kinds of fish flown in from Japan. Little Tokyo’s Metairie location serves grilled eggplant stuffed with fresh oysters sauteed in a miso base. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

2009; www.lostlovelounge.com Tamarind-spiced tofu, jalapenos, pickled carrots and cilantro top buttered French bread in one banh mi. Vegetarian pho brims with tofu, leeks and crimini and enoki mushrooms. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Lin’s

Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar

Louie & The Redhead Lady

3715 Westbank Expressway, (504) 340-0178; www.linsmenu.com Papaya salad is a classic Thai dish combining green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, peanuts and shrimp or calamari. Bun, a Vietnamese vermicelli salad featuring pickled carrots, lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, fried onions, peanuts, fish sauce and cucumbers, can be topped with egg rolls, shredded pork, grilled shrimp, stir-fried beef or chicken or grilled pork. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Little Gem Saloon

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 2674863; www.littlegemsaloon.com The music club and restaurant offers contemporary Creole cuisine. Char-grilled Gulf oysters are topped with artichoke hearts, andouille and garlic-lemon cream with cayenne. Smoked St. Louis-cut ribs are prepared with peach-mustard barbecue sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Little Korea

3301 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 821-5006 La galbi features beef short ribs marinated for three days and grilled. Jae yook features thinly sliced pork marinated in spicy sauce and stir-fried with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo

590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; www.littletokyosushi.com The Burning Man roll has spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and sesame inside and pepper tuna, avocado, green onion, ponzu sauce, eel sauce and chili sauce on top. The Volcano roll has fresh salmon, smelt roe and avocado inside and spicy tuna, snow crab, crunchy flakes, chef’s sauce and chili sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4855658; 2300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-6788; www.

1340 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8616088; www.littletokyonola.com The bento box comes with beef and chicken skewers, a crunchy roll, hibachi rice and pan-fried gyoza. The tantanmen ramen includes a spicy sesame paste base, ground beef and baby bok choy. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888 Creole gumbo is made with shrimp, oysters and andouille. The barbecue shrimp po-boy features shrimp cooked in peppery butter sauce and served in a hollowed-out French bread pistolette. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Liuzza’s Restaurant and Bar

3636 Bienville St., (504) 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com Creole and Italian favorites include lasagna, eggplant Parmesan and fried seafood platters. The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta served hot on French bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$

Lola

517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992; www.lolacovington.com Seared scallops are presented with smoked ham, sweet corn succotash and steamed cane vinaigrette. Grilled octopus is served atop a smoked bacon and lima bean puree with Kalamata olives and lemon vinaigrette drizzle. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lola’s

3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com This casual eatery serves paella and other Spanish dishes. Caldereta is a lamb stew made with paprika, hot peppers, onions, garlic, carrots and red wine. For an appetizer, jumbo shrimp are simmered in garlic, olive oil and spices. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Lost Love Lounge

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-

2820 E. Causeway Approach., Mandeville, (985) 626-6044; www.louieandtheredheadlady.com Eggplant Algiers features three fried eggplant medallions layered with a crab cake, boiled shrimp, crabmeat and light sherry cream sauce. Oysters La Luzianne are fried and crowned with garlic, parsley, butter and cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Louisiana Bistro

337 Dauphine St., (504) 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net Blue crab, panko-crusted asparagus spears and applewood bacon are served over mixed greens and lightly dressed with lemon pepper aioli. The Creole surf and turf features pan-roasted filet mignon topped with crawfish tail scampi. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500 Roasted chicken pizza features black beans, cilantro, jalapenos, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and sour cream. The artichoke ravioli includes cheese-stuffed pasta shells sauteed with pesto cream sauce, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

615 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8665900; www.louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com Shrimp and andouille macaroni and cheese is made with penne pasta and cheddar Alfredo sauce and sprinkled with scallions. Cuban pizza is topped with pulled pork, coleslaw, barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese and pickles. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Lucky Rooster

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.luckyroosternola.com The menu includes a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and

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Korean dishes, and there are house-made sodas (available in “tiger” versions with a shot of vodka). Crunchy shrimp spring rolls are served with lemon grass dipping sauce. The Green Mandarin salad features avocado in a crunchy won ton over baby arugula tossed in citrus vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Magasin Vietnamese Cafe

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Magazine Po-Boy and Sandwich Shop

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com Crawfish boils occur every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for dinner. The Fiesta burger is an 8-ounce patty between crispy tortillas with melted cheese, jalapenos, pico de gallo and shredded lettuce. It’s served with salad, fries or sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Luke

M Bistro

Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St., third floor, (504) 670-2828 Fresh-caught redfish is blackened and served over dirty rice and black-eyed peas and topped with tomato gravy and fried okra. Pan-seared crab cakes are served over crawfish risotto. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Ma Momma’s House

5741 Crowder Blvd., Suite A3, (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com Shrimp and grits is topped with American cheese and served with two eggs and toast. Gramudda’s greens and rice is made with pork and mustard or collard greens over white rice and is served with a choice of sides. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 Soft-shell crab comes either dressed as a po-boy on French bread or served as a platter with fries or a side salad. The eggplant Parmesan po-boy has Italian tomato sauce and provolone cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Magnolia Grill

1122 Decatur St., (504) 566-6003; www.magnoliagrillofnola.com The Magnolia Special is a triple-decker sandwich layered with turkey, bacon, ham, American and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. The fried seafood platter includes shrimp, calamari, catfish, oysters and a house-made crab cake. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop

3454 Magazine St., (504) 8993374; www.mahonyspoboys.com The Peacemaker layers fried oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese on Leidenheimer French bread. The Angus pot roast beef po-boy is served dressed on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; www.facebook.com/ maisarepas Ceviche de Camaron is made with jumbo shrimp, lemon and lime juices, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapenos and avocado. The arepa carnicera is filled with skirt steak, red beans, avocado and plantains. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Maison

508 Frenchmen St., (504) 371-5543; www.maisonfrenchmen.com Apple rum-spiced bread pudding is drizzled with Sailor Jerry rum sauce. Jamaican pulled pork is slow-cooked in ginger beer, drizzled with barbecue sauce and served with coleslaw and mixed vegetables. No

Mandina’s Restaurant

3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; www.mandinasrestaurant.com The Creole-Italian menu features trout or catfish meuniere or amandine. Turtle soup gets a shot of sherry. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Manning’s

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.manningsneworleans.com The hamburger flatbread features a ground beef patty, pickled okra aoili, sharp cheddar, barbecue-flavored Zapp’s and lavash bread. The yellowfin tuna burger features marinated and seared yellowfin tuna, pickled cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts and Sriracha aioli on a whole wheat bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Mano’s Po-boys

6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-0922; www.manospoboys.com Mano’s meatballs are housemade with beef and pork and simmered in red gravy. The seafood platter includes fried Louisiana shrimp and catfish, a crab patty, french fries and salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Maple Street Cafe

7623 Maple St., (504) 314-9003; www.maplestreetcafenola.com Oysters amandine are fried oysters topped with almonds and white wine butter sauce. Duck Jameel is a boneless pepper-crusted duck breast served with blueberry cognac sauce and comes with vegetables and potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Maple Street Patisserie

7638 Maple St., (504) 304-1526; www.maplestreetpatisserie.com Apple strudel puff pastry is made with walnuts, raisins and fresh apple. The selection of European breads includes traditional Jewish rye. No reservations. Breakfast Tue.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mardi Gras Zone

2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszonesupermarket.net Wood-fired pizzas include the Eden vegan pie topped with avocado, zucchini, spinach, green bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, fresh basil, Daiya vegan cheese and basil pesto. PAGE 52

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Hilton Hotel, 333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Le grand plateau de fruits de mer includes P&J oysters, chilled clams, mussels, Louisiana shrimp, whole Maine lobster and ceviche with remoulade, horseradish and cocktail and mignonette sauces. Choucroute garnie maison features bratwurst, crispy pork belly, smoked pork shank, house-made sauerkraut and sweet mustard. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

4201 Magazine St., (504) 896-7611; www.magasincafe.com Grilled salmon is served over brown rice with vegan sauce and salad. Lemon grass beef bun features assorted greens, mint, sprouts, peanuts and fish sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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The deli counter offers chicken salad made with green onions, mayonnaise, sweet relish and eggs. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

sweet and sour shallot jam and served with grilled bread. Reservations recommended. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

Marigny Brasserie

Martin Wine Cellar

640 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-4472; www.marignybrasserie.com Strawberry walnut salad is made with blue cheese, candied walnuts and spinach and is dressed with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Barbecue shrimp made with Abita Amber are served over roasted garlic and rosemary grits with collard greens and a biscuit. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 5985700; www.marizaneworleans.com Mariza has a raw seafood bar and offers a mix of Italian and Creole dishes. House-made squid ink linguine is served with Gulf shrimp and crab, tomatoes, garlic and white wine sauce. Duck confit risotto is made with cauliflower and cracklings. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com The Innocents Abroad pie is topped with Genoa salami, Italian sausage, tomatoes, artichokes and fresh basil. The Mysterious Stranger comes with a choice of Canadian bacon or hot sausage as well as spinach, feta and a choice of vegetables. Gluten-free crusts are available. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Market Cafe

1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com Crawfish beignets are deepfried fritters filled with crawfish and served with Cajun dipping sauce. The Taste of New Orleans platter includes gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Marti’s

1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com The grande plateau fruits de mer features whole Maine lobster, chilled shrimp, marinated crab claws, oysters on the half shell and scallop ceviche. Roasted veal bone marrow is seasoned with sea salt and fresh thyme, layered with

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com The wine emporium’s deli counter offers sandwiches, burgers, salads, cheese plates and more. The smoked salmon BLT is made with arugula and wasabi mayonnaise on toasted sourdough. European salad features baby arugula, prosciutto, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano and sherry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Martinique Bistro

5908 Magazine St., (504) 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com Pan-roasted Gulf grouper is served with yuzu and lemon grass brown butter sauce and comes with edamame, fried rice noodles and watermelon radish. A popular salad features Ponchatoula strawberries, watercress, frisee, Cazelle de Saint Affrique cheese and strawberry basil vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Mat & Naddie’s

937 Leonidas St., (504) 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com Grilled scallops wrapped in prosciutto are served with greens and shoestring potatoes dressed in a tomato caper basil vinaigrette. Wild mushroom and Gruyere roulade is served with porcini marinara and truffle oil. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Maurepas Foods

3200 Burgundy St., (504) 2670072; www.maurepasfoods.com Roasted goat tacos are served in corn tortillas with cilantro harissa and pickled green tomatoes. Oatmeal tart comes with strawberry jam, cinnamon ice cream and milk chocolate. No reservations. Dinner Thu.Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Maximo’s Italian Grill

1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com Veal Marsala is a veal chop served with Marsala sauce, crimini mushrooms and sauteed Brussels sprouts with pancetta. Risotto is served with crimini mushrooms, Romano cheese, asparagus, grape tomatoes and truffle oil. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Mayas

2027 Magazine St., (504) 3093401; www.mojitoland.com Lechon roasted pork is marinated in garlic, orange, pineapple and beer and roasted for 14 hours. Brazilian moqueca comes with shrimp, scallops and mahi mahi in a sauce made with coconut milk, piri piri, garlic, onions and citrus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

McAlister’s deli

Citywide; www.mcalistersdeli.com The club sandwich has layers of ham, turkey, cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on toasted wheat bread. The Spud Max potato is loaded with ham, turkey, bacon, melted Swiss and cheddar cheeses, olives, green onions and sour cream. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Meals From The Heart Cafe

1100 N. Peters St., Suite 13, (504) 525-1953; www.mealsfromtheheartcafe.com Crab Cake Passion is lump crabmeat served with mixed greens, ripe tomatoes and garlic-lemon remoulade. Gluten-free, low-sodium gumbo combines okra, shrimp, turkey sausage and chicken in organic broth with tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, garlic and celery. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

Melius Bar & Cafe

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 828-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com Cordon bleu burger features a half pound patty slathered with Creole mustard and layered with ham and Swiss cheese. The jalapeno burger is piled high with jalapenos and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mellow Mushroom

1645 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 327-5407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8227 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www.mellowmushroom.com The Holy Shiitake pie is made with shiitake and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella and Montamore cheeses and drizzled with garlic aioli and black truffle oil. The Righteous Portobello Reuben has grilled portobello mushrooms, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand

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Island dressing and is served on a rye roll. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Melting Pot

1820 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5253225; www.meltingpot.com The Classic is a four-course meal that includes Angus sirloin, Memphis-style barbecued pork medallion, Pacific white shrimp, herb-crusted chicken breast and teriyaki-marinated sirloin. The French Quarter entree includes filet mignon, Cajun-seasoned shrimp, andouille and Cajun-seasoned chicken. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www. memesbarandgrille.com Pasta Lafitte is blackened Gulf shrimp or chicken served in Creole cream sauce with spinach and tomato over bow tie pasta. Shrimp and grits feature New Orleans barbecue shrimp over stone-ground Carolina grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mena’s Palace

200 Chartres St., (504) 525-0217; www.menaspalace.com Baked chicken is served with dirty rice and beet salad. Shrimp Creole is served over rice with a side of potato salad. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ 30160 Hwy. 51 S., Akers, (985) 386-6666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com This casual seafood restaurant is known for its thin-sliced, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish, served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Barbecued oysters on the half shell are topped with house barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Midway

4725 Freret St., (504) 322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com This pizzeria offers a large selection of specialty deep-dish pies. The Thunderbird has roasted chicken, Chisesi ham, bacon, caramelized onions and green onion topped with roasted red pepper aioli. The Larry flatbread features prosciutto, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, tomato-basil relish, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-2668 The slow-cooked roast beef is made in-house and served dressed on Binder’s French bread. The muffaletta comes with ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, Swiss and provolone cheeses with homemade olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4881881; www.mikimotosushi.com Baked scallops are served over enoki mushrooms and topped with garlic lemon aioli. The Super niku maki features baked thin sliced beef rolled with shrimp, snow crab, green onion and asparagus and topped with teriyaki sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MiLa

817 Common St., (504) 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com Braised Niman Ranch pig cheeks and collard greens are served with rutabaga gnocchi and shaved truffle in pot liquor sauce. The root beer float features vanilla bean Bavarois, ginger snap tuiles and Abita root beer sorbet. Reservations recommended. Breakfast. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Milano’s Pizzeria

3012 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 780-7500; www.ordermilanosmetairie.com Spinach pizza features garlic-butter sauce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and mozzarella and feta cheeses. Greek salad includes lettuce, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta and sun-dried tomato dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Milk Bar

710 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3093310; 1514 Delachaise St., (504) 891-9361 The Yam I Am vegetarian sandwich features pesto, roasted sweet potato, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion and spring greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta. Mediterranean lamb salad combines romaine, roasted red peppers, roasted eggplant, Kalamata olives, feta, red onion, Roma tomatoes and warm lamb drizzled with mint vinaigrette. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Mimi’s in the Marigny

2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 Mimi’s serves a selection of hot and cold Spanish tapas. Goat cheese croquetas are fried goat cheese puffs served with caramelized onions and honey. Beef empanadas are topped with roasted red pepper aioli. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mr. B’s Bistro

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Gulf shrimp are barbecued and served in their shells with butter, Worcestershire sauce and French bread for dipping. Pecan-smoked, bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp come over stoneground yellow grits with red eye gravy. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 8336310; www.mredsoysterbar.com The Fish House seafood platter for two includes butterflied shrimp, Gulf oysters, two stuffed crabs, Des Allemands catfish, onion rings and jambalaya, potato salad or french fries. Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic butter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant

910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.austinsno.com Stuffed bell peppers are filled with shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish. The fried half chicken plate includes a breast, thigh, wing and leg plus salad and french fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Mister Gregory’s

806 N. Rampart St., (504) 4073780; www.mistergregorys.com The Vieux Carre cold French sandwich tops Gulf shrimp with dill, garlic aioli and fried shallots. The Boeuf features local roast beef, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese and horseradish cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mr. Gyros Greek Restaurant

3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.mrgyros.org Moussaka combines eggplant, potatoes and meat sauce in creamy bechamel. The gyros platter comes with roasted potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 55

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Mr. John’s Steakhouse

2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 6797697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com The Who Dat shrimp appetizer features four bacon-wrapped, crabmeat-stuffed Gulf shrimp served over mixed greens with Thai chili sauce and chipotle remoulade. A 12-ounce New York strip arrives on a sizzling plate with clarified butter and parsley. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Poor Boy Restaurant

10202 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-1170 This casual eatery serves sandwiches, salads, fried seafood platters and daily specials. The grilled catfish plate comes with house-made eggplant sauce and two sides. The roast beef po-boy features slow-cooked roast beef dressed to order on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mr. Roo’s Deli & Catering

3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-4010; www.mrroosdeli.com The club sandwich features turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white or wheat bread. The shrimp and catfish platter includes toast, fries and salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Mosca’s Restaurant

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 885-5555; www.mizado cocina.com The menu includes new takes on traditional Mexican and South American dishes. Creative tacos feature fillings such as Peking duck confit, smoked pork belly and charred rare tuna. Ceviche offerings include tuna with citrus ponzu, melon and avocado. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com Baked oysters Mosca features Louisiana oysters covered with Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs. Shrimp Mosca are shellon shrimp sauteed with Italian seasonings and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

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Mo’s Pizza

1112 Avenue H, Westwego, (504) 341-9650; www.mospizzanola.com Mo’s muffuletta has layers of house-made olive salad, Italian cold cuts and provolone cheese and is served toasted. The allmeat pizza features pepperoni, Italian sausage and sliced meatballs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mojo Coffee House

1500 Magazine St., (504) 525-2244; www.facebook. com/mojo.on.magazine; 4700 Freret St., (504) 875-2243; www.facebook.com/mojofreret Mojo serves pour-over or handdripped coffee. The Magazine sandwich features ham, apples, brie and Creole mustard. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mona Lisa Restaurant

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746 Paneed veal is seasoned with Italian herbs and served with linguine Alfredo. Pasta primavera

features seasonal vegetables sauteed with basil, oregano, garlic and served with a choice of sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mona’s Cafe

504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800 Lamb shank is baked with onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms and spices, and is served with rice and salad. Cornish game hen is stuffed with chickpeas and rice and served with pine nuts, salad and hummus. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Mondo

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com Roasted beet salad features

skordalia Greek spread, arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions and lemon-dill vinaigrette. The Cuban sandwich is made with smoked ham, roasted pork, Gruyere cheese, pickles and plantains. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Monster Po-Boys

1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 9, Mandeville, (985) 626-9183 The fried seafood plate comes with pickle chips, Cajun fries, potato salad and bread. The Monster special includes hot ham, hot turkey, roast beef and cheese. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

MoPho Mid-City

514 City Park Ave., (504) 482-6845; www.mophomidcity.com Vietnamese pho can be ordered with roasted tofu or grilled

greens. One salad combines jicama, pears, shrimp, sausage, pecans and mint. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $$

Morning Call

3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-4068; City Park, Timken Center, 56 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 300-1157; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Beignets are made with the same recipe as when Morning Call opened in the French Market in 1870. Other dishes include jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee and red beans and rice. The City Park location has an expanded menu and serves alcohol. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Morton’s The Steakhouse The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., (504) 566-0221; www. mortons.com/neworleans

1535 Basin St., (504) 342-2996 This cafe’s West African cuisine focuses on the dishes of Gambia and Senegal. Thiebou guinar features lamb, chicken, fish or beef served with sauteed spinach, tomato, sweet peppers, cucumber and sauce. Foufou is palm grain stew served with mashed plantains. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net Diners line up at the counter to order from a menu of po-boys and Creole staples such as etouffee and red beans and rice. The Ferdi po-boy is loaded with roast beef debris, baked ham, shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise and yellow and Creole mustards. Jerry’s jambalaya is studded with chicken and sausage. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4109997; www.japanesebistro.com The Spicy Girl roll features deep fried white fish, snow crab and cucumber topped with pepper tuna, green onions and ponzu sauce. The Dream roll includes snow crab, barbecue eel, avocado and crunchy flakes layered with spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

A 12-ounce bone-in filet is crusted with porcini mushrooms and served with Madeira demi-glace and roasted garlic. Hickory-smoked pork belly is served with cracked peppercorn maple syrup reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Catfish Mulate’s is grilled catfish topped with crawfish etouffee and served with jambalaya, sauteed vegetables and a twice-baked potato. Blackened fish of the day is served with a skewer of grilled Gulf shrimp, sauteed vegetables and a twice-baked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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The Munch Factory

6325 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 324-5372; www.themunchfactory.net Pan-seared red snapper comes with coconut rice, black beans, citrus salsa and tostones. Classic shrimp and grits combines sauteed shrimp in Worcestershire reduction over creamy stone ground grits. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Muriel’s Jackson Square

801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; www.muriels.com Blackened redfish is served with house-made tomato jam, braised fennel, peppers, onions and basil vinaigrette. Three wood-grilled tournedos of beef are topped with choron, au poivre and chasseur sauces and served with smoked blue cheese mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

My Thai Cuisine

2104 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, (504) 365-5525; www.mythaicuisine.com The NOLA Deluxe includes shrimp and crawfish in creamy roasted chili sauce topped with soft-shell crab and lump crabmeat. Laska noodles features

egg noodles with coconut yellow curry topped with crunchy noodles and Thai slaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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N’tini’s

2891 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-5566; www.ntinis.com Sesame-crusted tuna is served over Asian noodle salad mixed with wakame seaweed salad and topped with Sriracha mayonnaise. The French dip sandwich combines beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and horseradish mayonnaise on French bread, served au jus. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill

1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite 1016, Harahan, (504) 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com Southwest egg rolls are filled with cabbage, corn, cilantro, onions and cheese and served with pepper jelly. Grilled chicken, portobello mushrooms and skirt steak or jumbo shrimp can be ordered over a salad with candied pecans, Mandarin oranges, roasted red bell peppers and red onions and lime-cilantro vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Naked Pizza

701 Metairie Road, Suite 2A105, Metairie, (504) 835-0066; 6307 S. Miro St., (504) 865-0244; www.nakedpizza.biz This pizzeria offers probiotic and gluten-free crusts. The Sonoran comes with chicken, mushrooms, red onion and roasted red peppers. The

Superbiotic includes artichoke, spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, red onion and cilantro. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Namese

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899: www.namese.net Crabby Crab is a fried soft-shell crab served over rice with salad. Beef stew is made with coconut juice and lemon grass stock and brims with carrots. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Napoleon House Bar & Cafe

500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com Shrimp remoulade salad features half an avocado filled with shrimp remoulade. The house specialty is the muffuletta made with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, olive salad, Swiss and provolone cheeses and is served warm. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nathan’s Restaurant

36440 Old Bayou Liberty Road, Slidell, (985) 643-0443; www.nathansrestaurant.net Seafood and eggplant Napoleon is fried eggplant layered with crabmeat stuffing and served with seafood pasta. Blackened tuna comes on a bed of tasso and sweet potato hash with Creole honey-butter. Reser-

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New Orleans Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St., (504) 943-0010; www.nolacakes.com The bakery prepares breads, cakes, cupcakes and pastries in-house. The Reuben is made with thick-sliced corned beef, house-made sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Cupcakes come in an array of flavors such as chocolate, red velvet and wedding cake. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co.

3005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4130; 4141 St. Charles Ave., (504) 247-9755; www.nocbc.com Frostbites are frozen coffee drinks flavored with vanilla, white chocolate, cafe au lait, mocha or creme caramel. Beignets are available in traditional and chocolate versions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co.

Citywide; www.nohsc.com The catfish plate features fried thin-cut catfish, Mardi Gras coleslaw, hushpuppies and garlic-herb fries. The Shrimpzilla is a shrimp po-boy topped with Swiss cheese, roast beef debris gravy and shredded cabbage with Creole mustard sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ 4418 Magazine St., (504) 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com The Big Apple pizza is loaded with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, olives, onions, green peppers, Italian sausage, garlic, and anchovies. The vegetarian Queens pizza is olive oil based and comes with artichokes, spinach, mushroom and mozzarella and feta cheeses. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Neyow’s Creole Cafe

3340 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; www.neyowscreolecafe.net Char-grilled oysters are topped with butter and cheese sauce. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, fish, a stuffed crab and two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

2130 Magazine St., (504) 2810859; www.nileneworleans.com

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., (504) 8949797; www.insidenirvana.com The south Indian menu includes many vegetarian dishes such as paneer with baby corn and mushrooms. The Nirvana special features buttered chicken, a lamb kebab and Manchurian shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

NOLA Beans

762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com The triple-decker Magic club sandwich layers ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and house-made spread on a choice of bread. Spanish Fort salad is a medley of grilled chicken, romaine, avocado, pico de gallo, corn, black beans and avocado ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

NOLA Restaurant

534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ nola-restaurant Chef Emeril Lagasse’s French Quarter eatery serves rustic and refined Louisiana dishes. A crab cake is served with Louisiana blue crab, Creole corn maque choux and green tomato chow chow. Wood oven-baked duck confit and fried egg pizza is made with truffle oil, baby arugula and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

NOLA Smokehouse

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 418-2591; www.nolasmokehouse.com Beef brisket burnt ends are served in half pound and pound servings. Sweet corn spoonbread is a cornbread custard. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria

3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9481717; www.nonnamia.net Baked penne pasta features Italian sausage, green peppers, caramelized onions, red pepper cream sauce, feta, breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top. Veal Parmesan is pan-seared veal topped with marinara sauce. Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nonna Randazzo’s

925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 684-0090; 2033 N. Hwy. 190, Suite 5, Covington, (985) 893-1488; 22022 Marshall Road, Mandeville, (985) 8982444; www.nonnasking cakes.com The bakery offers pastries, turtles, almond macaroons, decorated cookies, breads, pies and more. Covington patrons can order from a lunch menu that features items such as panini, salads and small pizzas. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Noodle and Pie

741 State St., (504) 252-9431; www.noodleandpie.com The cafe serves ramen, Asian dishes including Korean-style fried chicken, house-made pickles and seafood. The house bowl features braised pork shoulder, a soft-boiled egg, mushrooms and sauteed greens in chicken broth with soy-flavored sauce. Deep fried Brussels sprouts are served with spicy sweet and sour glaze, cilantro, garlic and buttered panko breadcrumbs. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9240; www.norjoe.com The muffuletta features Italian meats, cheeses and olive salad piled high on Sicilian sesame bread. Buffalo mozzarella is imported from Italy. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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The Nutrition Company

4350 Hwy. 22, Suite H, Mandeville, (985) 727-3482; www.thenutritioncompany.com Free-range Buffalo burger is served on a toasted organic-sprouted grain bun. The Blast sandwich is made with free-range turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, avocado and Swiss cheese and served on grilled bread. Vegan dishes are available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Nuvolari’s

246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com Paneed veal is served over mushroom Alfredo pasta and topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon beurre blanc. Sea scallops, Gulf shrimp and crabmeat are tossed with pasta and a choice of marinara sauce or sherry cream. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$ PAGE 58

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The vegetarian combination is a curried vegetable stew made with carrots, potatoes, cabbage, peppers and onions served on injera flatbread. Yebeg tibs is made with marinated lamb, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary and spices served on injera flatbread. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

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O’Briens Grille

2020 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-7229; www.obriensgrille.com Parmesan-crusted grouper is served with whipped potatoes, sauteed baby spinach, jumbo lump crabmeat and buerre blanc. The truffled scallop salad combines scallops, diced candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, pickled red onion and mixed greens in honey truffle vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

O’Henry’s Food & Spirits

632 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8669741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com For an appetizer, broiled crawfish are drizzled with creamy Monica sauce. Catfish Lafitte is a fried catfish fillet topped with sauteed crawfish tails and Monica cream sauce and served with red beans and jambalaya. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

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Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Pork belly banh mi features sweet and savory pork belly, grilled scallions, radishes, pickled carrots and fresh herbs. Louisiana crab fritters are served with Meyer lemon dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Oak Street Cafe

8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.oakstreetcafe.com The croissant breakfast sandwich fills a flaky croissant with two scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, smoked bacon and orange marmalade pepper jelly. Smoked salmon Benedict features smoked Nova Scotia salmon, poached eggs, an English muffin, hollandaise and capers served with grits or smothered potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com Redfish Oceana is topped with mushroom crawfish cream sauce and served with vegetables and roasted garlic potatoes. Cajun jambalaya pasta features shrimp, alligator sausage and bell peppers in Creole sauce tossed with fettuccine. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Ohana Modern Fusion Sushi Bar

3559 18th St., Metairie, (504) 8884568; www.ohananola.com Chicken and shrimp are fried crispy and then sauteed with honey sauce and topped with walnuts. Beef, chicken, shrimp, scallops and vegetables are stir fried in brown sauce and served in a nest of fried noodles. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ohm Lounge

Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1760; www.ohm-lounge.com Ohm is an Asian-styled lounge serving tapas and drinks in the back of Barcadia. O.M.G. Shrimp is served with sweet chili aioli and toasted coconut. Chicken karaage is brined chicken lightly fried and served with ginger-garlic vinaigrette and fresh herbs. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Old Rail Brewing Company

639 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 612-1828; www.facebook.com/ oldrailbrewingcompany The brewpub serves burgers, po-boys, sandwiches and seafood dishes. French fries are topped with cheese, bacon, onions, jalapenos and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Olive Branch Cafe

1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 348-2008; 5145 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, (504) 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com. The spicy Cajun trio features crawfish, chicken and smoked sausage in a Cajun cream sauce. The Mediterranean wrap bundles chicken, house-made hummus, feta, roasted red peppers and black olives in a tomato basil tortilla. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Olivier’s Creole Restaurant

204 Decatur St., (504) 525-7734; www.olivierscreole.com Eggplant Olivier features flash fried eggplant medallions served with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage and crawfish tails in garlic, basil and brandy sauce. Braised Creole rabbit is served with Creole gravy, oyster dressing and rice pilaf. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Orange Couch

2339 Royal St., (504) 267-7327 Mocha masala latte is made with espresso, dark chocolate

and house-ground masala spices. Affogato is a scoop of ice cream topped with a single shot of espresso. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Origami Sushi

5130 Freret St., (504) 899-6532; www.sushinola.com The soft-shell crab special appetizer is a whole soft-shell crab served on top of fried sushi rice with curry sauce and red onion. White fish carpaccio is served on a bed of red onions and cucumber with sea salt, red pepper, olive oil, basil, green onions and capers. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Original Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.pierremasperos restaurant.com French onion soup features a dark broth with smothered onions and a Swiss and provolone cheese crouton. Grilled chicken Caesar salad features marinated grilled chicken, romaine and seasoned croutons topped Parmesan. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri-Mon, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com Black mussels are steamed in saffron tomato broth with jumbo lump crabmeat, applewood-smoked bacon and basil aioli. Herb-scented rack of lamb is served with truffled mashed potatoes, baby vegetables and brandy-peppercorn demi-glaze. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Oscar’s Restaurant & Bar

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-9540; www.oscarsoldmetairie.com The house burger features a hand-formed half-pound patty and comes with a stuffed baked potato. The meatball po-boy fills French bread with house-made meatballs and red gravy. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St., (504) 2674776; www.oxalisbywater.com Korean bo ssam features pork belly, mushrooms or shrimp served with popcorn rice and kimchi on butter lettuce. Small plates include duck pate, sweet potato poutine, cheese plates and combinations of pickles and kimchi. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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345 Baronne St., (504) 525-9678 The fried shrimp po-boy fills French bread with shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and ketchup, cocktail sauce or tartar sauce. Red beans and rice come with French bread and a choice of smoked or hot sausage. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PJ’S Coffee

Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com This locally founded coffee chain offers its own roasts in hot and cold coffee drinks and a selection of bagels, pastries, muffins and more. On the cool side, PJ’s granita is a slushy frozen coffee drink. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Palace Cafe serves creative Creole dishes. Crabmeat cheesecake is baked with a pecan crust and topped with wild mushroom sauce and Creole meuniere. Pan-roasted andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc and chive aioli. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Paradise Cafe

3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-4141; www.paradisecafeandgifts.com Grilled shrimp salad includes tomato, black olives, cheddar, egg and remoulade dressing. The double-decker club deluxe sandwich comes with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com The roast beef po-boy features slow-cooked roast beef in gravy. The surf-and-turf po-boy

Parran’s Po-Boys

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-3416; www.parranspoboys.com Parran’s seafood muffuletta includes fried shrimp, catfish and oysters dressed with Cajun mayonnaise. Blackened shrimp fill a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Parrot Pete’s

Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 362-9780; www.parrotpetes.com Red beans and rice are a Monday special. Goin’ Bananas pancakes are pancakes topped with flambeed bananas and brown sugar and whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Pascal’s Manale

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 8954877; www.pascalsmanale.com Signature New Orleans barbecue shrimp features head-on Gulf shrimp in tangy, buttery sauce served with French bread. The combination pan roast includes oysters, shrimp and crabmeat seasoned with parsley and shallots. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Patio Restaurant

5540 Crowder Blvd., (504) 240-6744 The seafood baked potato is stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp, crawfish, green onions and cheese. Gumbo features housemade smoked sausage. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Patois

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Mississippi rabbit is stuffed with boudin, wrapped in crispy chicken skins and served with roasted fingerling sweet potatoes, braised kale with tasso and Creole mustard jus. Grilled octopus is served with white bean hummus and sprouts in harissa vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The PeaceBaker

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 888-9094; www.facebook.com/thepeacebaker Baked goods include blueberryand strawberry-filled scones and chocolate-filled eclairs. No

reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Peche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com Chefs Donald Link and Ryan Prewitt present a refined take on a Louisiana fish house. The rotating selection from the raw bar includes oysters and tuna preparations. Grilled whole redfish with salsa verde is one of the changing daily whole fish specials for two or more to share. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pepperoni’s Cafe

8123 Hampson St., (504) 8650336; www.pepperoniscafe.com Strawberry Field salad features mixed greens, tomatoes, walnuts, onions, feta cheese, strawberries and balsamic vinaigrette. Chicken Caprese panino features grilled chicken breast, spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pesto aioli. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pere Antoine Restaurant

741 Royal St., (504) 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com Crawfish and crab cake Pontchartrain features pasta topped with crawfish, crab cakes and lemon-butter sauce. The New Orleans sampler includes shrimp Creole, red beans and rice, jambalaya and bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Petite Amelie

900 Royal St., (504) 412-8065; www.cafeamelie.com This cafe serves cookies, coconut cream pies, Meyer lemon bars, eclairs, tea cakes and more. The menu includes sandwiches, salads and items such as panini waffle melts and house-made turnovers with local sausage, boudin and vegetables. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Petunia’s Place

2020 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, (985) 674-3436; www.petuniasplace.com Grilled redfish is topped with creamy crawfish sauce and served with garlic butter pasta. Breaded eggplant is topped with fried oysters, house-made artichoke dressing and creamy shrimp sauce and served with garlic butter pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Tue., dinner Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 61

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1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Creole beef Indienne is simmered with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, onions and spices and served with mango chutney and rice. Chicken Ambrosia is a sauteed chicken breast served with fennel-Pernod cream sauce and spinach fettuccine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Phil’s Grill

748 Camp St., (504) 309-7702; 1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-1705; 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com These burger joints offer build-your-own burgers with many bun and topping options, as well as a menu of specialty burgers. The Fat City features a battered and fried Black Angus patty stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato and a fried egg. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pho Cam Ly

3814 Magazine St., (504) 6444228; www.phocamly.com The array of rice paper spring rolls include goi cuon bo, filled with vermicelli, avocado and vegetables. Pho dac biet features beef broth, eye of round, brisket, meatballs and vermicelli and comes with cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, lime and jalapeno. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Pho Hoa Restaurant

Pho NOLA

3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com The Saigon crepe includes shrimp, pork and sprouts and is served with lettuce, cucumbers, herbs and fish sauce. Vietnamese chicken salad combines shredded chicken, cabbage, pickled vegetables, cilantro, peanuts, green onions, chili vinaigrette and shrimp chips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Pho Orchid

1401 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 301-3368; 2135 St. Charles Ave., (504) 609-3710; 3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-4188; www.pho-orchid.com Bo tai chanh features lemon-marinated medium-rare sliced beef, onion, lime and plum sauce. Bun bo hue is a spicy beef noodle soup served with basil, bean sprouts, limes and jalapenos. Reservations accepted at Houma Boulevard.

and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Pho Tau Bay

Pizza Delicious

113 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, (504) 368-9846 Pho tai soup comes with medium-rare beef and rice noodles. Combination pho includes sliced beef and pork in beef broth with noodles and herbs. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. and Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $

Phoenicia Restaurant

4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-9950 Chicken shawarma features chicken breast marinated with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and herbs. T-bone steak is marinated overnight with a house blend of seasonings. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pie, Pizza & Pastas

814 S. Peters St., (504) 528-2743; www.piepizzaandpastas.com Carnivore pie is topped with bacon, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, ham and pepperoni. Traditional Italian lasagna is made in-house. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pier 424 Seafood Market

424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com A grilled drum fillet is topped with blue crabmeat and served with vegetables, brabant potatoes and grenobloise. Panzanella salad features tomato, avocado, red onions, smoked pecans, toasted French bread, preserved lemon oil, balsamic vinegar and blue cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

Pinkberry

citywide; www.pinkberry.com Pinkberry offers frozen and Greek yogurt in cups or waffle cones with a large selection of toppings. Pinkberry shakes are made with frozen yogurt and can include combinations such as mango-pineapple and chocolate-peanut butter. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Pita Pit

5800 Magazine St., (504) 8994141; www.pitapitnola.com The chicken Caesar pita has grilled chicken, bacon and romaine lettuce. The Philly steak pita comes with thinly sliced beef and grilled onions, mushrooms and green peppers. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner

617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; www.pizzadelicious.com New York-style thin crust pizza is available by the slice or whole pie. The margherita pie is topped with fresh mozzarella, olive oil, Parmesan and basil. The vegan Campanelle comes with tomatoes, kale, red peppers and roasted eggplant puree. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Pizza Florence

4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net The chicken Caesar lavash wrap combines grilled chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, romaine and Caesar dressing. Classic lasagna comes with a Caesar or Italian salad and garlic bread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pizza Man of Covington

1248 Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 892-9874; www.the-pizza-man.com Wow pizza features an extra-virgin olive oil base, crabmeat, artichoke hearts, garlic and Romano cheese. Pizza Palace has thinly sliced pepperoni, Italian sausage, house-made meatballs, green peppers and onion. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Pizza NOLA

141 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 8720731; www.pizzanola.com The Pontchartrain pizza tops a garlic and olive oil base with shrimp, basil, mushrooms, spinach and red peppers. The California club sandwich features bacon, turkey, lettuce, tomato and avocado on a homemade focaccia roll. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Pizzicare Pizzeria

3001 Tulane Ave., (504) 301-4823; www.pizzicare.com Pulled pork and bacon barbecue pizza comes with cheddar cheese and red and green onions. Build-your-own salads feature vegetables from local farmers markets and dressings by Liberty’s Kitchen. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Poboy Company

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1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-2094; www.dinevietnamese.com Bun bi is a vermicelli noodle salad of lettuce, sprouts, cucumbers, cilantro, fried onions, peanuts and fish sauce, topped with shredded pork tossed in rice powder and garlic. Crab rangoons are fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese, crabmeat and bacon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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roast beef debris, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Roast beef is dipped in jus and dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles for a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar

Spanish Plaza, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 80, (504) 247-9265; www.poppystimeoutsportsbar.com The Cajun burger is a chargrilled patty seasoned with Cajun spices, topped with cheese and served with Cajun fries. The Slugger is a triple-decker sandwich with layers of turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and pickles on rye bread, served with Cajun fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 5230120; www.portofcallnola.com The 14-ounce rib-eye is served with a baked potato, salad and bread. Half-pound burgers are served with a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Porter & Luke’s

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1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-4555; www.porterandlukes.com Roasted ham shank is served with red beans and rice. Soup choices include the gumbo du jour and turtle soup. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Praline Connection

542 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com File gumbo is made with shrimp, crab and smoked sausage. Crawfish etouffee features crawfish tails smothered in tomato-based gravy served with rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Puccino’s Coffeehouse

3544 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 309-4322; 5200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 780-9970; Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-3151; www. lovepuccinos.com The iced Puccino mocha is an iced latte mixed with Ghirardelli or white chocolate. The smoked salmon BLT includes smoked salmon, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and tangy remoulade.

No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Pure Yogurt Culture

8108 Hampson St., (504) 8648108; www.pureyocult.com This shop offers a changing selection of yogurts, but popular flavors include salted caramel and German chocolate cake. Patrons always have the option of ordering the Who Dat mystery flavor. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pyramids Cafe

3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602; www.pyramidscafeneworleans.com Lamb chops are marinated with olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled and served with hummus and salad. The vegetarian plate features hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh and falafel. All plates come with white or whole wheat pita. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Quarter Master Deli

1100 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1416; www.quartermasterdeli.net The deli counter offers sandwiches, entrees and side items, and stocks an array of chips and drinks. The grilled chicken sandwich is dressed with honey mustard, lettuce and tomato. Fruit cobblers are made in-house with apple, cherry or peach fillings. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering

2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 The roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on French bread. Caesar salad can be topped with either grilled chicken or shrimp. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

R&O’s Restaurant

216 Hammond Hwy., Metairie, (504) 831-1248 The roast beef po-boy is served on a toasted sesame loaf with dark gravy or red gravy and cheese. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish, crabs and oysters. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 Shrimp Parmesan features fried shrimp with red gravy and provolone cheese. The Grand Slam po-boy features sliced ribeye steak with grilled onions

and mushrooms in wine sauce. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box includes four fried chicken tenders, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. Fresh-squeezed lemonade is served over crushed ice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Ralph & Kacoo’s

519 Toulouse St., (504) 522-5226; www.ralphandkacoos.com Mahi mahi Bourbon Street is served with grilled shrimp, creamy hollandaise, braised potatoes and vegetables. Crawfish nachos come topped with pepper Jack cheese, poblano pepper-infused queso, sauteed crawfish tails, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Ralph’s On The Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 4881000; www.ralphson thepark.com Flash-fried, cornmeal-crusted oysters are topped with Buffalo Trace tomato jam and white remoulade. Seared rib-eye filet is served with poached veal marrow, shiitake and port wine-beef sauce, asparagus and turnip puree. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Recovery Room Bar and Grill

1715 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, (504) 309-4975 The Recovery burger features a ground beef and hot sausage patty served on a Leidenheimer bun. Golden-fried crab balls are served with house dipping sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Barbecue oysters are flashfried and served with Crystal barbecue sauce and house blue cheese dressing. Hickory-grilled redfish is topped with sauteed jumbo lump crabmeat and served with lemon butter sauce and Pontalba potatoes made with tasso and wild mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Red Gravy

125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com

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Pork belly and vegetables are simmered in tomato sauce, topped with a duck egg and served over house-made pappardelle. Sauteed Gulf shrimp and sweet Italian sausage is served with basil cream sauce on top of polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Red Maple

1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com Veal scallopini is topped with crabmeat. Redfish Pontchartrain features a broiled fillet topped with crabmeat and mushroom sherry sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Red Palace

1025 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, (504) 366-7071 Soft-shell crab can be ordered with crawfish sauce. Soft-shell crab Cantonese features softshell crab simmered in spicy garlic sauce with onions and topped with egg sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Redemption

3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com Flash-fried Louisiana oysters are served over oven-roasted corn and edamame succotash. Dijon- and herb-crusted rack of lamb is served with mint jus and andouille and caramelized onion smothered potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Refuel Cafe

8124 Hampson St., (504) 872-0187; www.refuelcafe.com Nutella French toast is topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar. The breakfast burrito is stuffed with potatoes,

cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and andouille and served with grits. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Reginelliâ€™s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.reginellis.com Tonyâ€™s Play pie is topped with pepperoni, pancetta, prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, capers, mozzarella cheese and marinara. Avocado and asparagus salad is tossed with feta, artichoke, Roma tomatoes, croutons and honey-Dijon vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Remoulade

309 Bourbon St., (504) 523-0377; www.remoulade.com The Taste of Louisiana includes a bowl of turtle soup, a Natchitoches meat pie and crawfish etouffee. New Orleans-style stuffed crabs are topped with buttered breadcrumbs and baked in the shell. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 64

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Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill

4301 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.facebook.com/rendoninn Crawfish quesadillas are filled with crawfish tails, cheddar Jack cheese and bell pepper and served with salsa and sour cream. Fried catfish is topped with crawfish cream sauce and served with rice. Crawfish boils occur every Friday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Restaurant August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com Chef John Besh’s flagship restaurant offers a refined approach to contemporary Creole cooking. Potato gnocchi are tossed with blue crabmeat and preserved black truffles. Roasted Chappapeela Farms duckling is served with fried rice, a cured yard egg, kimchi and duck and cherry jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant Cypress

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4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Slow-roasted duck comes with huckleberry sauce and andouille and cornbread dressing. The fish of the day is pan-seared and served with asparagus and crabmeat butter. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Restaurant des Familles

7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www.restaurantdesfamilles.com Alligator-stuffed mushrooms are served with alligator sauce piquante. Redfish Marcel is a lightly battered and fried fillet served with sauteed mushrooms, crabmeat and grilled shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto’s extensive menu combines rustic Louisiana dishes and refined indulgences including caviar tasting selections. Death by Gumbo features andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail finished tableside with a ladle of gumbo on top. Beer-battered crab beignets are served with remoulade. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Reuben’s Soup & Sandwich Co.

920 Gravier St., (504) 373-6687; www.reubenssandwich.com The Reuben features pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on rye. The 920 club layers turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato and lettuce on toasted wheat bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Rib Room

621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045; www.ribroomneworleans.com Prime rib is seasoned with sea salt, roasted with herbs and served au jus with salad and a baked potato. Roasted grouper is served with cauliflower steak, leeks, fingerling potatoes and brown butter vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe

7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.riccobonos.com Crab cakes Benedict features two poached eggs atop crab cakes with hollandaise and brabant potatoes. The Mediterranean omelet is filled with creamed spinach and artichoke, tomato and onion, topped with feta and mozzarella cheeses and served with potatoes or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Riccobono’s Peppermill

3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2266; www.riccobonos.com Oysters Riccobono is a casserole of oysters, mushrooms, garlic and olive oil topped with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise and served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Ridge Bistro

1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4195; www.ridgebistro.com Creole white beans and shrimp are served with smoked sausage in cream sauce. The Peppery Pig sandwich features layers of smoked ham, provolone cheese, baby spinach, tomato and Tabasco pepper jelly on a toasted croissant. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RioMar

800 S. Peters St., (504) 525-3474; www.riomarseafood.com The menu includes Latin American dishes and several styles of ceviche. Cau cau de mar y montana is seared scallops

with pork belly lancones, sweet potato, hominy, fresh peas and aji Amarillo chilis. Louisiana black drum is served with maduro relleno, chayote-coconut relish, salsa criolla and Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Ristorante da Piero

401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 469-8585; www.ristorantedapiero.net Sauteed soft-shell crab is served with sherry wine sauce with a touch of cream. Veal shank osso buco is braised in brown sauce and comes with risotto. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com “Fwench fwied fwog legs” are tossed in lemon-garlic brown butter and served with baby French beans “pecandine” and sticky rice. The Shank-You burger includes an 8-ounce beef patty and a hot sausage patty and is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Rivista

4226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5558; www.facebook. com/rivistanola The selection of turnovers includes baklava and Nutella with orange marmalade. The steak and eggs breakfast includes scrambled farm-raised eggs, flank steak, hash browns and Romesco sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Rock ’N’ Bowl

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8611700; www.rocknbowl.com The house burger features house-ground, grass-fed beef from Straight Stick Ranch and comes with fries. Fried pickles are served with Crystal hot sauce-based Boss Sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Rock-N-Sake

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com Tuna ceviche is mixed with chili sesame oil, Sriracha, green onions, smelt roe, sesame seeds and house-made ponzu sauce and served with wonton chips. The Margarita roll includes tuna, asparagus and snow crab wrapped in soy paper, topped with yellowtail, slices of lime, sea salt and Sriracha and served with ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted for large

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parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rolls-N-Bowls

605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowls-nola.com Spring rolls fill rice paper with vermicelli, lettuce, carrots and a choice of meat, tofu, seafood or vegetables. Pork, chicken or vegetables fill steamed or fried dumplings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Roly Poly

citywide; www.rolypoly.com The Spa salad includes plum tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, avocado, walnuts, dried cranberries, alfalfa sprouts, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. The pressed Key West Cuban sandwich combines smoked pork, turkey, ham, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and honey mustard. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Romano Italian Street Food

Citywide; www.rouses.com Get items cooked to order at the grill or Asian noodle bar or choose from sandwiches, baked goods, pizza, a salad bar and a hot line with items such as fried chicken, ribs, lasagna, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Royal Blend Coffee & Tea House

204 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-7779; 621 Royal St., (504) 523-2716; www.royalblendcoffee.com The California salad includes turkey, Swiss cheese, cucumber, avocado, sprouts and fresh vegetables. The Old Metairie sandwich features chicken salad, bacon and avocado combined on seven-grain whole wheat bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Royal House Oyster Bar

441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com Puff pastries are filled with creamed spinach dressing and topped with fried oysters and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc. Baked shrimp tortellini features Gulf shrimp in seafood cream sauce topped with breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

200 Julia St., (504) 252-9480; www.rootnola.com Cohiba-smoked, chorizo-dusted scallops come with caramelized cauliflower, pimenton patatas bravas and black garlic fennel choucroute. Sweet tea country-fried chicken wings are served with smoked onion buttermilk dressing and a miso-butterscotch country biscuit with sweet potato sorghum butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

139 S. Cortez St., (504) 5259355; 200 Magazine St., (504) 525-9355; 1005 Canal St., (504) 525-9355; 2001 Burgundy St., (504) 525-9355; www.theruby slippercafe.net Enjoy breakfast all day with options such as the barbecue shrimp and grits, featuring Gulf shrimp sauteed in amber beer and rosemary reduction over creamy, stone-ground grits and served with a buttermilk biscuit. Bananas Foster pain perdu is French toast topped with classic bananas Foster and raisins and served with applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Rotolo’s Pizzeria

Rue 127

Root

Citywide; www.rotolos.com Parma rosa pasta features blackened shrimp, Italian sausage and penne pasta tossed in creamy tomato sauce. Barbecued chicken pizza tops a hand-tossed crust with barbecue sauce, grilled chicken and red onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4831571; www.rue127.com Saffron risotto is accented by oyster mushroom fricassee, demi-glace and olive oil. Panseared duck breast comes with smoked sweet potato puree, broccoli rabe, pickled beets, orange-braised fennel and garlic. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Rue de la Course

1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343; www.facebook. com/ruedelacourse Soup choices include tomato basil, mushroom and brie and red pepper and Gouda. The Downtown sandwich features turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce, sprouts and mayonnaise on a choice of bagel and comes with chips, potato salad or coleslaw. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

The Rum House

3128 Magazine St., (504) 9417560; www.rumhousenola.com The brisket melt features beef brisket with house-made chimichurri, house barbecue sauce, fried shallots, horseradish aioli and Jack cheese. Spicy lamb shank comes with garlic mashed potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Russell’s Marina Grill

8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-9980; www.russellsmarinagrill.net The egg white omelet features eight egg whites, salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onion. Eggs Gentilly tops an English muffin with wilted spinach, fried oysters, poached eggs, Hollandaise and smoked pecans. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Rusty Pelican

500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364 The Girod Street burger is topped with pepper Jack cheese, barbecue sauce and two fried onion rings. Panko-crusted crab cakes are served with remoulade. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-3600; Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., (504) 587-7099; www.ruthschris.com Steaks such as the signature filet mignon are prepared in an 1,800 degree broiler and served with sizzling butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp features shrimp sauteed in reduced white wine, butter and garlic and served over garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: lunch and dinner daily. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Saffron NOLA

505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 6, Gretna, (504) 363-2174;

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4620 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 872-9992; www.myromano.com Build your own wrap, chopped salad, pasta or pizzetta from dozens of toppings, meats and house-made Italian sauces. Rotolos are baked wraps with fillings such as pepperoni and creamy artichoke mix, topped with Romano cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Owner Randie Porobil serves Ronnie Virgets a sandwich at LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE. cheese, sauteed spinach, tomato and spicy gravy. Chicken tikka masala is spiced chicken in creamy tomato sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ 3226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5809; www.salurestaurant.com Braised short ribs are served with pappardelle and wild mushroom pomodoro sauce. The half-roasted duck includes duck breast, duck leg confit, sweet potato puree and braised mustard greens in pear sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Salvo’s Seafood

7742 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 393-7303; www.salvosseafood.com Daily all-you-can-eat boiled seafood offerings rotate between crawfish, blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, shrimp and other seafood and come with potatoes, corn, onions, mushrooms, garlic and sausage. All-you-can eat fried shrimp, catfish or frog legs come with fries, hushpuppies, potato salad, bread and house salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

7708 Maple St., (504) 813-5259; www.thesammich.com The Thai tempura-battered lobster sandwich features lobster claw and knuckle, spicy mango butter, lettuce and tomato on Leidenheimer bread. Slowcooked veal shank meat fills the osso buco sandwich, which is dressed with bone marrow mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Sammy’s Food Service & Deli

3000 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com The Ray Ray sandwich is filled with fried chicken breast, grilled ham and Swiss cheese. The blue cheese bacon burger features a three-quarter-pound fresh-ground chuck patty. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Sammy’s Po-Boys and Catering

901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0916; www. sammyspoboys.com The Flickaletta is a muffuletta made with ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. Popular items include the chicken and andouille gumbo and the roast beef po-boy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat, dinner Sun. Credit cards. $$

Samurai

239 Decatur St., (504) 525-9595; www.samuraineworleans.com The New Orleans roll features

crawfish topped with seasoned soft-shell crab. Baked mussels are served with roe and a creamy Japanese sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Sandro’s Trattoria

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www. sandrostrattoria.com The seafood cannelloni is stuffed with crawfish and crabmeat and served on top of angel hair pasta with seafood Alfredo sauce. Pan-seared speckled trout features crabmeat, mushroom Alfredo sauce and angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Santa Fe Tapas

1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-9915 Santa Fe offers dishes such as chipotle chicken wings and seafood nachos. Vegan dishes include nachos, burgers, tortillas and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Santa Fe Restaurant

3201 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-0077; www.santafenola.com Prince Edward Island mussels are steamed in white wine broth with tomato, chorizo, cilantro and fennel and served with crostini. Carne asada Alexander is an 8-ounce sirloin drizzled with Creole sauce and are served with rice, beans, vegetables and guacamole. Reservations accepted. Lunch

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Sapphire

The Scotts’ Coffee & Tapas Bar

2306 Front St., Slidell, (985) 288-4166; www.sapphiredining.com The menu includes steaks, veal, fish and lobster. Trout Mandich is topped with beurre blanc and served with potatoes. Stuffed lobster features a lobster tail topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, hollandaise and beurre blanc, served with potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Sassafras Creole & Seafood Restaurant

2501 Leon C. Simon Drive, (504) 288-3939; www.sassafrasnola.com The Catfish Orleans features fried catfish on a crawfish and corn grit cake or angel hair pasta, topped with creamy shrimp etouffee sauce with Parmesan. Crabellini features fried crab cakes with capellini tossed with sauteed crawfish tails, mushrooms and pesto sauce and is served with salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Satsuma Cafe

3218 Dauphine St., (504) 304-5962; 7901 Maple St., (504) 309-5557; www.satsumacafe.com Kale salad features raw lacinato kale, spinach, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bacon, avocado, basil, Parmesan croutons and creamy Parmesan-garlic dressing. The roast beef sandwich is dressed with Swiss cheese, spinach, aioli and adobo sauce and comes on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

201 Carroll St., Mandeville, (985) 231-7632; www.thescottscoffeebar.com Marianne’s cobb salad features mixed greens, avocado, tomato, red onion, bacon, Gorgonzola, pecans, a scoop of chicken salad and a choice of dressing, such as honey-lime vinaigrette. The oven-roasted turkey and brie panino is dressed with melba sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner and late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Seiler Bar

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0353; www.covingtontaproom.com Oysters en brochette features fried oysters wrapped in bacon and topped with toasted almonds and meuniere sauce. Sauteed crab claws are made with white wine, butter, garlic and chives and served with Leidenheimer’s French bread. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; www.seithersseafood.com The spicy tuna po-boy features seared rare tuna, cucumbers, avocado, spicy mayonnaise, sweet soy reduction sauce, sesame seeds and green onions. The Hamper seafood platter includes boiled crawfish, Louisiana blue crabs, jumbo shrimp, corn and potatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Semolina

4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www.saucysnola.com The beef brisket plate comes with two sides such as the baked macaroni or smoked beans. The two-meat combo platter includes one or two sides and choices of pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, grilled chicken, smoked boudin, chaurice and alligator sausage. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com Shrimp Roban features sauteed shrimp over shell pasta with cream sauce, green onions and parsley. Double Cheeseburger pasta includes ground beef, onions, cheese sauce, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, potato sticks, pickles and mustard. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Schiro’s Cafe

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Saucy’s

2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.schiroscafe.com. The tandoori chicken tikka features a marinated and grilled boneless chicken kebab with basmati rice, house-made bread, raita and tamarind sauce. Onion, garlic and ginger seasoned curries available with chicken, lamb or shrimp. No reservations.

3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3559345; www.shakesugary.com Sweet potato and maple bacon biscuits are a house favorite here. Southern-style blackberry buttermilk pie features a buttermilk base and traditional pie crust. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Shamrock

4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3010938; www.shamrockparty.com This game emporium’s kitchen serves burgers such as the half-pound Turbo burger with fries. The 10-ounce Angus rib-eye comes with french fries or mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Shane’s Rib Shack

1855 Barataria Blvd., Suite E, Marrero, (504) 341-2226; www. shanesribshack.com The Shack sampler includes a quarter-rack of ribs, two chicken tenders and a choice of either a half-pound of pork or barbecued chicken, plus two sides and Texas toast. Brunswick stew combines barbecued pork, creamed corn, peppers and onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www.theshimmyshack.net Oysters Bienville pan roast is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, mushrooms and Parmesan. Cuban chorizo-stuffed pork loin comes with sweet corn, Swiss chard, roasted poblano peppers, Asiago cheese grits and house-made chutney. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Shogun

2325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7477; www.shogunneworleans.com Teishoku, or the Japanese “businessman’s lunch” special, includes an appetizer, choice of entree (mackerel, salmon, chicken, beef, tempura and sushi), sashimi, egg custard, miso soup, pickles and steamed rice. The sushi and tempura dinner includes an assortment of nigiri, tempura shrimp, soup, salad, fruit and rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Short Stop Po-Boys

119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com Popular po-boy options include shrimp, roast beef and fried oysters. Short Stop’s gumbo combines smoked andouille sausage and chicken. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Siamese Thai Cuisine

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-8752; www.siamesecuisine.com Kang keow warn is made with a choice of chicken, pork, beef,

shrimp, vegetables or tofu and bamboo shoots, peas, carrots, eggplant, green curry and coconut milk. Pineapple fried rice features shrimp, chicken and cashews served in a pineapple shell. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Sidelines Bar & Grill

1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-4002 Sidelines’ brioche brisket combines smokehouse brisket, pepper Jack cheese, red onions, pickles and barbecue sauce on a warm brioche bun. Spicy chicken wings are served with blue cheese or ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Slice Pizzeria

1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com The Sportsman’s Paradise pizza is loaded with Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, diced tomato and caramelized onions. The barbecue shrimp po-boy comes dressed on hot garlic bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Slim Goodies Diner

3322 Magazine St., (504) 891-3447; www.slimgoodiesdiner.com The Guatemalan breakfast combo includes eggs, black beans, plantains, warm tortillas, avocado, sour cream and salsa. The one-eyed bacon cheeseburger is topped with a fried egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Fri. Checks. $

Smashburger

3300 Magazine St., (504) 3422653; www.smashburger.com For a sandwich, grilled chicken or beef is dressed with tomato, onion, cucumber and balsamic vinaigrette on multi-grain bread. The salted caramel shake mixes Haagen-Dazs ice cream with whole milk, whipped cream and salted caramel. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Smilie’s Restaurant

5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, (504) 733-3000; www.smiliesrestaurant.com Louisiana crab cakes are topped with creamy crawfish sauce. Trout Orleans is baked trout topped with jumbo lump crabmeat sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Smitty’s Seafood

2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner,

(504) 468-1647 Seafood artichoke pasta combines fried seafood, artichoke hearts, penne pasta and dill cream sauce. The Hamper features boiled shrimp, crawfish, crabs, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, sausage and garlic. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 9490696; www.snugjazz.com Fish Marigny features a fried fillet topped with Gulf shrimp and Creole cream sauce. Spicy barbecue shrimp features shellon shrimp sauteed with butter, garlic, rosemary and cayenne pepper. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com Pig belly pancakes feature smoked pork belly, Louisiana strawberries, citrus jam and bourbon-soaked tiny pancakes with pork crackling Creole cream cheese. Shrimp and tasso pinchos are served with grilled pineapple, pickled ghost pepper jelly, chimichurri and Crystal hot sauce aioli. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Soda Shop

National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector/the-sodashop.html Chef John Besh puts a spin on the classic American soda shop. The hot buttered crab roll is a buttered hot dog bun with jumbo lump crabmeat, ravigote sauce and bibb lettuce. Milkshakes are a staple. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Soho Asian Cuisine

601 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, (504) 301-2266; www.sohoasiancuisine.com Crispy Peking duck comes with scallions and hoisin sauce. The Soho roll bundles soft-shell crab, avocado, tempura shrimp and snow crab inside and is topped with salmon, tuna, roe, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Somethin’ Else Cafe

620 Conti St., (504) 373-6439; www.somethinelsecafe.com The Yard Bird sandwich is a grilled marinated chicken breast topped with pepper Jack cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. The Vice po-boy features

fried boudin dressed with lettuce, tomato and a secret sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Southside Cafe

3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-6133; www.southsidecafe.net The Pontchartrain Pig sandwich features sliced pork loin, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and barbecue sauce on Texas toast. The Big Mo Jamma includes ham, turkey, roast beef and melted Swiss cheese on a po-boy bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Speakeasy Bar & Grill

4345 Williams Blvd., Suite F1, Kenner, (504) 466-4069; www.speakeasybargrill.com The smoked brisket sandwich is served with pickles, onions and chips. The Italian meatball sandwich is smothered in housemade marinara, onions and provolone cheese and served with chips. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Specialty Italian Bistro

2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Shrimp scampi features shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine and lemon butter served over linguine. Eggplant and shrimp are topped with creamy seafood sauce and served with capellini marinara or fettuccine Alfredo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Spudly’s Super Spuds

2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-3250; www.spudlys.com The Chicken Delight potato features fried chicken, cheese sauce, mozzarella and chives. The Super Duper baked potato is topped with crabmeat, shrimp, crawfish, cheese sauce, shredded cheddar and chives. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Squeal Bar-B-Q

8400 Oak St., (504) 302-7370; www.squeal-nola.com Barbecued pork tacos are grilled corn tortillas filled with pulled pork shoulder, horseradish coleslaw, cilantro and chipotle sauce. Black-eyed pea egg rolls are stuffed with black-eyed peas, bacon and andouille and served with ranch dipping sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 70

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Star Steak and Lobster House

237 Decatur St., (504) 525-6151; www.starsteak.com Stuffed Cajun filet mignon is an 8-ounce steak stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish and served with red wine-mushroom sauce. Tilapia Atchafalaya is a blackened tilapia fillet topped with hollandaise and fried oysters. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com Crabmeat au gratin features Louisiana lump crabmeat baked in cheese sauce and topped with cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna steak is served with lemon caper beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Steamboat Natchez

Toulouse Street Wharf, 400 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8777; www.steamboatnatchez.com Creole creamed spinach comes with braised onions, cream cheese, Parmesan and feta cheese. Frittata del giorno is an Italian-style crustless quiche made with eggs, vegetables, cheeses, herbs and spices and served with cured ham. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Stein’s Market & Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.net The Sam sandwich includes hot pastrami, Emmentaler, coleslaw and house-made Russian dressing on choice of bread. Thursday’s special is the South Philly roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and aged provolone on house-made ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Stella!

1032 Chartres St., (504) 587-0091; www.restaurantstella.com Duck five ways includes duck breast, leg, miso, wonton and a mushu pancake. Spicy Asian chili prawns are prepared like New Orleans barbecue shrimp. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Stepbrothers Bar & Grill

4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-9856 The Super Club sandwich combines ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and to-

mato on white or wheat bread. Stepbrothers chicken wings can be ordered mild, medium or spicy with ranch or blue cheese dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Steve’s Diner

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 210, (504) 522-8198; www.steves-diner.com The Bayou cobb salad comes with boiled shrimp, tomato, bacon and hardboiled egg on a bed of mixed greens. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, catfish, oysters and two sides. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Still Perkin’

The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 899-0335; www.neworleanscoffeeshop.com Still Perkin’ is known for its coffee with chicory, and the shop also offers a selection of salads and wraps. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Sucre

3025 Magazine St., (504) 5208311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com Sucre’s macarons are almond meringue cookies filled with house-made creams, ganaches or mousellines in flavors such as salted caramel and pistachio. The All Things NOLA sundae is made with brown-butter pecan gelato, bread pudding pieces, bananas Foster sauce, whipped cream and pecans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $

Suis Generis

3219 Burgundy St., (504) 3097850; www.suisgeneris.com The constantly changing menu features dishes such as housemade ravioli with hand-forged black trumpet, lion’s mane and yellowfoot mushrooms and herbed mescal cream sauce. Pan-seared redfish is served with kumquat, basil and lemongrass puree, organic mustard greens and vegetable fried rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., latenight Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$

SukhoThai

1913 Royal St., (504) 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., (504) 373-6471; www.sukhothai-nola.com Vegan papaya salad is made with carrots, green beans, cherry tomatoes and roasted peanuts tossed with lime juice, palm sugar and Thai chilis. The

Caribbean Pirate features wokfried mussels, scallops, Gulf shrimp, calamari and vegetables in kaffir lime Panang curry made with ginger and lemon grass. It comes with brown or jasmine rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Sugar Park

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 9422047; www.sugarparknola.com A Pizza Named Desire includes Gulf shrimp, andouille and fresh jalapenos. For brunch, eggs salmon features salmon cakes, hollandaise, an English muffin and grits. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Sun Ray Grill

619 Pink St., Metairie, (504) 837-0055; 1051 Annunciation St., (504)-566-0021; 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, (504)-3910053; www.sunraygrill.com Dueling tomatoes and shrimp features grilled jumbo shrimp, vine-ripened tomatoes, fried green tomato, bacon and avocado Louie dressing. Smoked lemonfish tacos are served on corn tortillas with salsa verde, beans and guacamole. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Superior Grill

3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleanssuperiorgrill.com Brisket nachos are tortilla chips topped with slow-roasted brisket, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeno peppers and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Pork fajitas feature mesquite-grilled pork, onions, peppers, tomatoes, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheddar cheese, rice and beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Superior Seafood

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com The seafood house offers an array of fish and shellfish, including boiled crawfish in season. Shrimp are served over grits with tasso cream sauce. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, herbs, butter and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar 1418 Magazine St., (504) 5243828; 4807 Magazine St., (504) 895-5757; www.surreyscafeandjuicebar.com Caramelized apple French

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Sweet Daddy’s BBQ

420 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 898-2166; www.sweetdaddysbarbq.com Pecan-smoked pork comes with two side items. The twomeat combo platter includes a choice of two sides as well. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Sweet Palate

519 St. Louis St., (504) 522-5150; www.thesweetpalate.com House-made gelato is available in traditional Italian and seasonal flavors. Chocolate ganache and praline pieces are flavored with passion fruit, raspberry and vanilla. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com Heirloom apple and country ham salad combines roasted sweet potato, pumpkin seeds, blue cheese and cider vinaigrette. Gulf shrimp pirlou is served with Louisiana popcorn rice, squash, kale, crispy pork belly, mushrooms and sherry butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

T LeBlanc’s Creole Kitchen

797 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-8100; www.facebook.com/ tleblancscreolekitchen Eggplant Ponchatoula is topped with shrimp, bell peppers, green onions, mushroom and pimientos flamed with brandy and finished with cream. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimpstuffed mirliton is served with baked macaroni, vegetables and salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

T. Marie’s Kitchen & Catering

16 W. Airline Drive, Suite B, Kenner, (504) 467-8115; www.tmarieskitchen.com The chicken salad sandwich comes on a croissant and features all white meat chicken, toasted almonds and golden raisins. Matt’s barbecue shrimp po-boy is topped with Worcestershire and herb sauce, remoulade coleslaw and fried pickles. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463;

www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes eggs Sardou, featuring artichoke hearts topped with crab boil poached eggs, flash-fried white anchovy fillets and lemon hollandaise, served with creamed spinach and masa-fried oysters. Crispy seared duck breast and braised duck thigh are served with bourbon-cherry duck jus. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Taco Del Mar

514 City Park Ave., (504) 2720557; 925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 302-2805; 1515 Poydras St., Suite 160, (504) 3098311; www.tacodelmar.com Taco Del Mar serves burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. Mondo burritos can be rolled in whole wheat, tomato, spinach or flour tortillas. Side items include chips and queso, rice and beans and guacamole. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tacos & Beer

201 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 542-7430; 1622 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-8722; 2142 First St., Slidell, (985) 641-4969 Taco fillings include carne asada, carnitas, pastor, suadero (brisket) and fish, and they are topped with onion, cilantro and red or green sauce. DUI fries are steak fries topped with carne asada, melted cheese, sour cream and jalapenos. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Tag’s Meat Market & Deli 1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 277-6594

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1612 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5814449; www.sushibrothers.net The FEMA roll bundles salmon, snow crab, asparagus and avocado in soybean paper topped with spicy tuna, smelt roe and spicy mayonnaise. The Black and Gold roll features coconut shrimp and cream cheese with mango and avocado on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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This market specializes in housemade Italian and hot sausages. Deli offerings include hog’s head cheese and there’s a spicy version made with jalapeno. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Road, Suite C, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 The menu features traditional Indian dishes including tandoori chicken, lamb curry and vegetable samosas. There are many vegetarian options including saag paneer, which combines spinach and house-made cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Tan Dinh

1705 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 361-8008 Canh ga chien are fried chicken wings tossed in either garlic butter, tamarind sauce or lemon grass sauce. Ga xe phay is chicken salad with cabbage, cilantro, basil, mint and ginger sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Taqueria Corona

Tartine

7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com The breakfast menu includes daily quiche selections, scones,

Taste Of Tokyo

10160 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyoriverridge.com Tokyo tuna crunch features a fried sushi rice patty topped with spicy tuna and tangy sauce. The Tropic Thunder roll combines coconut shrimp, snow crab, avocado, salmon, mango and crab stick topped with orange tobiko and strawberry-cranberry sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Ted’s Frostop

3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com The Loto burger combo features a hamburger dressed with lettuce, tomato and onions served with french fries and a mug of Frostop root beer. The draft-style root beer also fills old-fashioned floats. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tennou Sushi Bar

1818 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 11, Harvey, (504) 366-3898; www.tennousushi.com The Sexiest Man roll is filled with spicy tuna and snow crab, wrapped with avocado and asparagus, topped with tuna, salmon, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, smelt roe and scallions. The Tennou roll features red snapper, snow crab, smelt roe, avocado and cream cheese tempura fried and drizzled with mayonnaise and eel sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Terrazu

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 129, (504) 287-0877; www.terrazu.net The Smokin’ Sweet hot pressed sandwich combines smoked turkey, bacon, barbecue sauce, red onion and sharp cheddar cheese on foccacia bread. The Buffalo chicken salad has romaine lettuce and spicy Buffalo chicken tossed with blue cheese, bacon, celery, tomato, fried onions and garlic ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Thai Mint

1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001 Savage Fish is breaded tilapia served with sauteed shrimp, yellow squash, basil, onions and bell peppers. The Adamun Hunter features a soft-shell crab over sauteed scallops and calamari, spicy shrimp, long beans and sweet basil. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Thanh Thanh Restaurant

131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-8678; www.t2restaurant.com Crepes are stuffed with pork, shrimp, sprouts and onions and served with lettuce, herbs, pickled carrots, cucumbers and house-made fish sauce. The Thai chicken wrap combines chicken, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, onions, basil and house-made peanut sauce in a flour tortilla. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Theo’s Pizza

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, (504) 733-3803; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza.com Theo’s cooks pizzas in a stone hearth oven and also serves

sandwiches and salads. The Jammer’s “O”riginal pie is topped with Canadian bacon, banana peppers, goat cheese, mozzarella, mushrooms and onions. The West Bank special includes crumbled bacon, chicken, roasted red bell peppers, jalapenos, pineapple and mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Slidell, Suite 1, (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com Catfish Tchefuncte is a fried fillet topped with creamy crawfish sauce served over seasoned rice. The Gold burger is topped with pepper Jack cheese, hickory barbecue sauce and two onion rings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Tivoli & Lee

The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www.tivoliandlee.com The restaurant offers a modern take on Southern cuisine. Crispy pig ear salad features arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled spring onions and bone marrow vinaigrette. Smoked ham hock is served with macaroni and cheese, cauliflower chow chow, pickled watermelon rind and watermelon barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Tokyo Bistro

5024 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4288 www.tokyobistrometairie.com The Rocking roll is tempura shrimp, asparagus and avocado topped with snow crab, eel sauce and tempura butter. The Po-boy roll features deep-fried soft-shell crab, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, crawfish, cucumber and lettuce wrapped in

soybean paper and served with eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Tomas Bistro

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5270942; www.tomasbistro.com The Gulf fish Cardinal comes with grilled asparagus, parslied potatoes and crawfish beurre blanc. Duck Julia includes roasted duck breast and duck leg confit, wild rice, Swiss chard and raspberry fig sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

house-made tomato sauce and Romano cheese. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tony Mandina’s Restaurant

1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 3622010; www.tonymandinas.com Eggplant Dominic features eggplant medallions stacked with crabmeat and shrimp dressing, topped with shrimp Alfredo sauce and served over linguine. Kolette’s turtle soup is made with snapping turtle meat. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com Pollo di Parma is sauteed chicken breast topped with prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and red wine sauce. Fillet of fish maison is topped with meuniere and jumbo lump crabmeat and served with brabant potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tony Moran’s Italian Restaurant

Tommy’s Wine Bar

Toups’ Meatery

240 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0113; www.tonymorans.com Italian beignets are topped with crabmeat, Parmesan, mozzarella and mascarpone. The spaghetti e polpette di carne is a halfpound braised meatball served with house-made spaghetti and marinara sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ 845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 2524999; www.toupsmeatery.com Lamb neck is served with fennel and black-eyed pea salad. For dessert, there is salted caramel, peanut butter and bacon doberge cake. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790; www.tommysneworleans.com Tommy’s Wine Bar offers 20 wines by the glass and a list of 150 bottles. Diners can order items from the menu of the adjoining Tommy’s Cuisine. Oysters Tommy are baked on the half shell and topped with romano cheese, pancetta and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tracey’s

Tony Angello’s Restaurant 6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, (504) 4880888; www.tonyangellos.com Tony Angello’s Feed Me dinner offers guests sampling portions of popular dishes. Eggplant Tina features thin slices of fried eggplant topped with

2604 Magazine St., (504) 8992054; www.traceysnola.com Tracey’s corned beef sandwich comes on rye bread with Swiss cheese, mustards, pickles and a side of potato salad. French fries are available with cheese or brown gravy from house-cooked roast beef. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PAGE 75

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1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5088; 5932 Magazine St., (504) 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com The menu includes California-style burritos, soft tacos, flautas, Mexican pizzas and more. Avocado salad features sliced avocado, lettuce and tomatoes in tangy dressing. The shrimp quesadilla is filled with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and served with guacamole and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

bagels and baked eggs in brioche. Tuna nicoise salad includes olives, potatoes, boiled eggs and hearts of palm. The grilled steak sandwich is dressed with pistou, pickled carrots, shallots and spicy aioli on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

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Treasure Island Buffet

5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www.treasurechest.com Evening dinner specials include prime rib and steaks, and there are seafood buffets on Friday and Saturday. Buffet options change daily and incorporate Louisiana favorites as well as various international cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Trey Yuen Cuisine Of China

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com Large Gulf shrimp are lightly fried and tossed with honey glaze and topped with candied pecans and toasted sesame seeds. Beef tenderloin is stirfried with fresh green beans, mushrooms, carrots, onions and Trey Yuen sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

TruBurger

8115 Oak St., (504) 218-5416; www.truburgernola.com TruBurger’s patty melt is topped with Swiss cheese, grilled onions and Tru sauce on an inside-out bun. The Charlie burger is topped with Swiss cheese, bacon and house-made coleslaw. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Tujague’s Restaurant

Two Tonys Seafood Restaurant

8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; www.two-tonys.com Paneed veal or chicken Montalbano is topped with whole-milk mozzarella and Creole mushroom meuniere. Baked eggplant, crabmeat and shrimp au gratin are topped with sharp cheddar and Romano breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ugly Dog Saloon

401 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net Ugly Dog serves barbecue, burg-

Union Station Pub & Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934 Chicken Parmesan features house-made meatballs and Italian red gravy served over spaghetti. Seasoned jumbo wings come in orders of 8 or 15. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri.-Mon., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credits cards. $$

Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St., (504) 891-9822; www.upperline.com The Taste of New Orleans dinner includes turtle soup, gumbo, duck etouffee, fried green tomato with shrimp remoulade, spicy shrimp, slow-roasted duck quarter and dessert. Oysters St. Claude are lightly fried oysters served with Creole Moroccan sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Vacherie

includes cilantro, red onion, queso fresco and banana pepper rings in balsamic vinegar and oil. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; www.venezianeworleans.com Veal Pontchartrain is breaded and topped with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, crabmeat and lemon butter sauce. The 8-ounce choice center cut filet and baby veal T-bone are specialties. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Veranda Restaurant

InterContinental Hotel New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 585-4383; www.icneworleans.com Veranda Restaurant serves a mix of Creole and Cajun-inspired breakfasts. The seafood omelet includes crabmeat, shrimp and Cajun cream sauce. Pain perdu is topped with bananas Foster. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Hotel Ste. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., (504) 207-4532; www.vacherierestaurant.com Vacherie offers a mix of casual and refined Louisiana and Southern dishes. Rabbit cassoulet is slow-cooked and served with collard greens, navy beans and leeks. The Taste of Vacherie sampler includes okra and seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, smothered collard greens and fried green tomatoes topped with remoulade. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Verti Marte

Vega Tapas Cafe

Vianne’s Tea House

2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com Chef/proprietor Glen Hogh’s Spanish tapas incorporates Louisiana seafood. Grilled avocado salad is served with crispy onions and Mahon cheese in Portuguese chestnut-vanilla vinaigrette. Moorish spiced pork is served with fried spinach with horseradish sour cream. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 3012083; www.thevelvetcactus.com Mexico meets Louisiana in dishes such as tuna tacos, with seared rare tuna topped with Creole coleslaw, grilled red onion, avocado and raspberry chipotle glaze. The watermelon salad

1201 Royal St., (504) 525-4767 The deli counter offers a wide variety of po-boys, salads and entrees. The All That Jazz po-boy fills grilled French bread with ham, turkey, shrimp, American and Swiss cheeses, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and house “wow” sauce. The Royal Feast includes roast beef, ham, turkey, hot pepper cheese, grilled onions, black olives and “wow” sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $ 544 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5683; www.viannes.com Barbecue-glazed salmon salad is served with mixed organic greens, Campari tomatoes, egg wedges and capers. Scones are made from scratch daily and flavors include pumpkin-spice and cranberry-walnut. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 This Australian outpost serves a menu of sandwiches and burgers. Shepherd’s pie is filled with ground beef and topped with garlic mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Prime rib dinner is the special on Mondays. No reservations. Dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

Vida’s Bistro

4430 Magazine St., (504) 875-4165; www.vidasbistro.com The Adana kebab mixes grilled lamb and beef with char-broiled onion and peppers. Lamb chops are served with rice pilaf, grilled peppers and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Village Coffee & Tea Co.

5335 Freret St., (504) 861-1909; www.villagecoffeenola.com The Asian chicken salad is a medley of snow peas, mandarin oranges and mixed greens. A popular wrap includes chicken, bacon and mixed greens drizzled with ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Village Inn

9201 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-4610 Village Inn’s buffet features items such as grilled chicken tenders, salad and shrimp Creole on Tuesdays. The seafood muffuletta contains catfish, shrimp and oysters. Char-grilled oysters are topped with Parmesan and Romano cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com House-made cannelloni is stuffed with a puree of baby white veal and spinach, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with house tomato sauce. Corn and crab bisque is a creamy soup served in a toasted bread bowl. Reservations recommended. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Vine and Dine

141 Delaronde St., (504) 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com This wine shop and cafe serves gourmet pizzas. Blackened salmon pizza includes pesto and feta cheese, and zucchini pizza is topped with marinara and ricotta cheese. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Vintage Garden Kitchen

925 S. Labarre Road, Metairie, (504) 620-2495; Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., second floor, (504) 620-2495; www.vintagegardenkitchen.org The Crunchy Thai includes bell peppers, carrots, jicama, cucumber, scallions, peanuts, crunchy noodles, greens and spicy peanut-lime vinaigrette. Signature kale slaw is made with dried

cranberries, sliced almonds, shredded kale, cabbage, carrots and ginger-cider vinaigrette. Metairie location offers take-out only. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Vitascope Hall

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3740; www.neworleans.hyatt.com Sushi options include the Volcano roll: crabstick, avocado and cucumber topped with snow crab, scallops, tempura bits and eel sauce. The Vitascope burger is an 8-ounce grass-fed beef patty crusted with potato chips and topped with brie and caramelized onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sat. Credit cards. $$

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant

5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, (504) 689-2482 The Big Boy seafood platter for two features fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, frog legs, crawfish tails and soft-shell crabs when in season. Seafood pizza is topped with shrimp, crawfish, crab, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Voodoo BBQ & Grill

Citywide; www.voodoobbq.com Pulled pork is cooked for 14 hours over oak and pecan wood and served with two sides and garlic-buttered Texas toast. Corn pudding is a cornbread souffle baked with whole sweet corn. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

W.I.N.O.

610 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 3248000; www.winoschool.com This wine bar serves fruit, cheese and salami plates. Debbie Does Doberge baked goods, such as chocolate-covered red velvet cake balls, are available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

WOW Cafe

Citywide; www.wowcafe.com Wings are available in various quantities, and the sampler platter includes 25 wings and five sauces. The Shanghai shrimp poboy features fried shrimp topped with Asian slaw, cilantro, house ranch and Shanghai sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Walk-on’s Bistreaux and Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com

Pepper Jack shrimp features six jumbo Louisiana shrimp stuffed with Jack cheese and fresh jalapeno peppers, wrapped in bacon and char-grilled. Cajundillas are quesadillas filled with chicken, boudin, pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, andouille and rice. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Warehouse Grille

869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille.com The shrimp pasta features grilled shrimp atop angel-hair pasta. The pork rib-eye comes with cornbread stuffing, asparagus and raspberries. The brunch menu is served all day. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Wasabi

900 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com The Marigny roll features chopped spicy tuna, ginger, snow crab and crunchy flakes wrapped in rice paper. The Firecracker roll features tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, snow crab, jalapenos, cucumber and smelt roe with spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Water Street Bistro

804 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3855; www.waterstreetbistromadisonville.com Grilled rack of lamb is flavored with balsamic- and rosemary-infused olive oil and served with creamed potatoes and vegetables. Pan-seared scallops are served with baby spinach and feta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069 A vegetarian banh mi features roasted sweet potatoes, baby bok choy, sauteed cremini and hon-shimeji mushrooms, pickled carrot, daikon, jalapenos, cucumber, cilantro and house-made mayonnaise on a French loaf. Friday specials include the fish taco sandwich, which combines Mexican-seasoned breaded drum, pico de gallo, red cabbage, pickled radish, white taco sauce, guacamole and Cojita cheese on a pistolette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 77

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823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujagues.com Prix fixe five-course dinners include a choice of entree and signature brisket with horseradish sauce and shrimp remoulade. Blackened redfish is served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Fried oysters top spinach salad with blue cheese, red onion, spiced pecans and warm bacon vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ers, sandwiches and po-boys. Plates of house-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket or baby back ribs come with chips, eggless potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, chili beans or a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse & Restaurant

769 W. Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9990; www.wjsmokehouse.com House-made andouille is used to make the andouille burger, which combines sausage, ground beef and roasted pecans. Plantation veal is fried and served over pasta with shrimp, artichoke and mushroom-basil cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

pepper. No reservations. Dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Willie Mae’s Scotch House

Z’otz

2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 Willie Mae’s is best known for its fried chicken and traditional Creole dishes. There is bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Wit’s Inn Bar & Pizza Kitchen

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 593-6955; www.wellcompany.com The Green smoothie combines lemon, spinach, celery, apple, parsley, avocado and banana. The Well smoothie is available in vanilla or chocolate with a base of almond milk or coconut water and fruits such as mango or strawberry. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com The Wit’s Works is topped with red sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, green peppers, artichoke hearts, red onions, mozzarella and black olives. The shrimp Florentine pizza has red sauce, shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, feta, roasted garlic and mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Welty’s Deli and Catering

Wolfe’s in the Warehouse

Well

Who Dat Coffee Cafe

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360 The Marigny sandwich is an open-faced ciabatta covered with crab and shrimp salad in house remoulade. Not Yo Mama’s cornbread features jalapeno cornbread topped with creamy egg sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Whole Foods Market

300 N. Broad St., Suite 103, (504) 434-3364; 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-8225; 5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119; www.wholefoodsmarket.com These markets feature salad bars, deli salads and entrees, bread, cakes, baked goods, sushi, pizza and sandwiches. Sweet potato salad comes with kale, blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette. No

New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 613-2882; www.marriott.com Grilled mahi mahi is served with Gulf Coast lump crabmeat butter sauce, braised collard greens and fingerling potatoes roasted in duck fat. Crawfish and tasso macaroni and cheese features three-cheese sauce topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and green onion. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Ye Olde College Inn

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com The daily fish special is a Gulf fish fillet topped with Louisiana lump crabmeat and roasted corn sauce served with garden vegetable maque choux. Crispy boudin sausage cakes are served over baby lettuce, drizzled with pepper jelly vinaigrette and topped with a poached egg pulled from the restaurant’s chicken coop. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Yuki Izakaya

525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122 This Japanese tavern offers a mix of small plates including hot items and raw tuna preparations. Karaage is chicken marinated in ginger sauce and fried. Grilled beef tongue is lightly seasoned with salt and

Zara’s Market

4838 Prytania St., (504) 895-0581; www.zarasmarket.com The deli counter at this grocery store serves seafood gumbo, roast beef po-boys, muffulettas, fried chicken and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Zea Rotisserie & Grill

Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com Thai ribs are St. Louis ribs coated in sweet and spicy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and Asian herbs. Half a rotisserie chicken is served with garlic-herb sauce, smoky barbecue or sweet-andspicy chili glaze and sides like Thai snap beans or roasted potatoes. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Zoe Restaurant & Bar

W New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., second floor, (504) 207-5018; www.zoeneworleans.com Louisiana shrimp are served over dirty risotto with andouille in Creole gravy. Buffalo chicken cobb salad tops romaine with spicy Buffalo fried chicken, aged cheddar cheese, hardboiled eggs, scallions, bacon and red pepper ranch dressing. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

ZoZo Cafe

3620 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 875-3444; www.zozocafelakeside.com Baked flounder is stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp and herbs, topped with creamy pepper sauce and served with grilled zucchini, squash and peppers. Moussaka features layers of eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, tomato sauce, bechamel and mozzarella cheese and is available in vegetarian versions or with beef or lamb. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

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336 Camp St., (504) 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com The Napa salad features mixed greens, wine-soaked cranberries, hardwood-smoked bacon, toasted walnuts, apples and blue cheese and sugarcane pepper jelly vinaigrette. The French dip sandwich features medium rare roast beef and aged provolone cheese on French bread served au jus. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

8210 Oak St., (504) 861-2224; www.zotzcafe.com Z’otz serves crawfish bisque, baked goods, Cajun meat pies and croissants stuffed with spinach and feta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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Brewing Company — a brew Felton With its latesays is in demand. night eats and “Most bars laid-back vibes, don’t have it, so Copper Monkey some people come Grill draws a in just for that,” crowd of locals Felton says. and tourists. Combined with P H OTO BY poker machines, a C HERY L G ERBER cigarette machine and courtyard seating, the bar has everything a French Quarter watering hole could need. But the thing that makes Copper Monkey stand out from other late-night places is its menu, which is fairly extensive for a bar, Felton says. Options include classic pub-grub appetizers like jalapeno poppers, wings and mozzarella sticks. But items such as the crab-stuffed mushrooms and the Whitney Special, a dish with mashed potatoes, chicken strips, nacho cheese, butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon, are the most popular. “It’s comfort food,” Felton says. “People come in and they want just that.” Copper Monkey Grill also serves jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp Creole, etouffee and red beans and rice, as well as steaks, triple-decker sandwiches, po-boys and burgers. And that’s what keeps customers coming back, Felton says. “People like to come because the food is so good,” she says. “We make everything in house. We’ve got some of the best food in the Quarter.”

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NEWS

BAYOUWEAR clothing, a brand launched at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1981 and known for its vibrant tropical prints, unveils a new pattern by designer Kathy Schorr. The gourd-patterned garments are available at www.art4now.com and at the Poster Tent at Jazz Fest. HEMLINE (609 Chartres St., 504-592-0242; www.shophemline.com) celebrates its 20th anniverary from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3. There will be cupcakes, Champagne, contests and gift bags for the first 20 customers.

The JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY (1118 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 504885-2000; www.jpas.org) holds its first

by Missy Wilkinson

formal wear sale from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at the JPAS costume shop (5005 Bloomfield St., 504-733-3234). New and used gowns, including bridal and prom dresses, will be for sale at discounted prices. NOLA PILATES founder Kim Munoz and PRET A PORTER designer Carrie Licciardi have created a new women’s activewear line, CORE CONCEPTS (www.coreconceptsnola.com). The brand launches with a party and fashion show at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at LE PETIT THEATRE (616 St. Peter St.). The free party is open to the public. A portion of sales proceeds benefits Edible Schoolyard New Orleans.

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t first glance, Copper Monkey Grill (725 Conti St., 504-527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com) looks like a tourist spot. Purple, green and gold lights hang on the walls; Mardi Gras beads dangle from a hook in the corner, and a light-up Bud Light sign decorated with a giant fleur de lis glows by the door. On a recent Friday evening, a few out-of-towners gathered in the bar, which serves mostly American food, and checked out a courtyard snuggled between the bar and the kitchen. But the crowd also included locals. That’s because the bar’s late hours, combined with a kitchen that serves food at wee hours in the morning, attracts local service industry workers, according to daytime bar manager Lorna Felton. Those include bartenders, strippers, people who work on Bourbon Street and hotel employees who come to “decompress” after work with a drink and a meal, Felton says. Often, she adds, those workers will recommend the place to tourists, too, who are looking for spots “where the locals go.” “Pretty much, people who come here want to come back,” says Felton, who has worked at Copper Monkey Grill for more than four years. “We get returning customers all the time.” The bar features more than 30 types of bottled beers, as well as a selection of absinthe. Copper Monkey also carries a rotating selection of four Southern draft beers. Right now, it features Timber Beast, made by the Lazy Magnolia

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Carrollton Market (8132 Hampson St., 504-252-9928; www.carrolltonmarket. com) opened in Riverbend March 21. It occupies the space that housed One Restaurant & Lounge for a decade, and the new restaurant also features an open kitchen, although the space has been renovated.

On a roll

The Sammich transforms entrees into elevated sandwiches. By Scott Gold

Carrollton Market serves pig tail tots with pickled peppers.

Michael Brewer concocts original sandwiches at The Sammich. P H O T O B Y C H ER Y L G ER B ER

live up to its promise. Additionally, sandwiches ordered later in the day suffered from French bread that was nearing the stale point — lunchtime is a better bet here. Small plates do not disappoint. An ample serving of smoked tuna dip, blended with capers and Kalamata olives, is the best I’ve had on the Gulf Coast, and deviled eggs with crabmeat, capers and cornichons also are a treat. The best, however, are the absolutely spot-on crispy and fluffy duck fat fries, sprinkled with shaved Parmesan and served with garlic mayonnaise. If you’re partial to snails, fried escargot are wonderfully garlicky and not at all greasy. The Sammich wins points for creativity and chutzpah. It’s not easy to woo sandwich lovers in a sandwich town, but to that end, it’s filling its roll well.

what

The Sammich

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7708 Maple St., (844) 726-6424 www.thesammich.com

when

lunch and dinner daily

how much moderate

what works

The En Brochette sandwich, rabbit, Cuban and duck poboys, duck fat fries, escargot and tuna dip

what doesn’t

tempura lobster sandwich

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gourmet po-boys and killer appetizers in a casual sub shop with a bar

Chef Jason Goodenough and general manager Stephen Deisinger oversee ambitious food and drink menus. Both are recent transplants from Philadelphia, and Goodenough worked locally at Emeril Lagasse’s NOLA and Ralph’s on the Park since moving to New Orleans in 2011. Goodenough’s menu features many creative interpretations of Louisiana and Southern dishes. “I’m a Yankee cooking Southern food,” Goodenough says. His version of chicken and dumplings combines house-made gnocchi tossed with speck, creme fraiche and tarragon. Fried pork tail tots feature deboned pig tail meat, pickled peppers, garlic chips and Creole mustard jus. The menu incorporates many locally sourced ingredients, and Goodenough grows 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and vegetables in his own garden to use at the restaurant. Goodenough worked at renowned Philadelphia restaurants Brasserie Perrier and the modern Japanese restaurant Morimoto (the namesake restaurant of TV’s Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto). A Japanese-style dish at Carrollton Market, that Goodenough calls “newstyle sashimi,” is the Gulf yellowfin tuna “hot oil,” in which Goodenough spoons a very hot blend of sesame and vegetable oils over thin-sliced fish. The oil flash fries the tuna and combines with other components to dress the fish like a vinaigrette. The bar features a robust drinks program and stocks seven or eight housemade syrups, house-made tonic water and for some drinks, ice is chipped from large blocks. The cocktail menu includes classics such as a sidecar, Sazerac and Negroni, as well as original drinks. The PAGE 82

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chef could be satisfied with creating interesting dishes such as osso buco with bone marrow mascarpone mayonnaise or braised rabbit with grapefruit gastrique. But what happens when one asks, “Why don’t we take all of these entrees and just throw them on Leidenheimer bread?” That is what Michael Brewer has done at The Sammich, the new eatery on Maple Street that’s hoping to attract Uptown diners with unique po-boys and small plates. Brewer is attempting to raise the sandwich to daring and artsy new heights. The Sammich grew out of a kitchen window nook at the music club Chickie Wah Wah, and Brewer moved the concept to its home on Maple Street earlier this year — at a spot that has housed a number of eateries in recent years, including a New York-style deli, Antonio’s and a Thai restaurant, among others. Although those restaurants failed, it doesn’t seem to be a bad location. The Maple Street corridor is abuzz with university students hanging out and studying at nearby coffee shops. The Sammich space is a clean, brightly lit room with a bar and a number of picnic tables and flatscreen TVs. But elevating the humble sandwich isn’t a casual affair, and you’d better put up or shut up in the home of the po-boy. The Sammich, fortunately, mostly puts up well. Familiar New Orleans po-boys, including fried oyster, fried shrimp and barbecue shrimp are executed nicely, though they are not the pinnacle of those sandwiches in town. A hot pressed Cuban also satisfies, but it’s with the unique offerings that The Sammich stands out. The En Brochette, a nod to the classic New Orleans appetizer, is piled generously with fried oysters, thick-cut bacon, brie and meuniere sauce, and it’s a winner. As is the fried chicken sandwich, served with barbecued pulled pork and house-made coleslaw. A duck confit poboy, featuring shredded duck confit, brie and foie gras mayonnaise, is an ambitious offering that will fill you up, as will the rabbit, which drips with fragrant jus. One letdown, however, is the tempura-fried lobster knuckle sandwich with spicy mango cream. At $15, it is the most expensive sandwich on the menu, but it fails to

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FORK + CENTER [CONTINUED] One Fifty What Swizzle is a Caribbean cocktail mixing Lemon Hart 151 rum, Famous Grouse Black Scotch, bitters, citrus and mint, and it’s stirred with a swizzle stick. The bar also offers nonalcoholic drinks, including housemade ginger beer, spiced pomegranate made with orange blossom water and pomegranate syrup, and lemonade infused with lavender. Carrollton Market serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday. — WILL COVIELLO

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Nolavore

The fourth annual New Orleans Eat Local Challenge begins June 1, and registration for the monthlong event — which challenges participants to eat food that has been raised, grown or caught within 200 miles of the city — opens April 1. The challenge aims to promote sustainable, healthy communities and support local farmers and fishermen. Throughout June, event organizers will host several workshops, markets and contests, including a NOLA Locavore Market on June 14 featuring local produce and seafood, as well as locally brewed and distilled booze and local meat. In recent years, the availability of local meat has expanded local offerings for carnivores. Local meats that meet the challenge requirements include cuts from Chappapeela Farms in Amite (available at Rouses Markets, citywide) beef from Gonsoulin Land & Cattle in New Iberia (available at Cleaver & Co., 3917 Baronne St.) and beef and lamb from Two Run Farm in Vaughn, Miss., as well as cuts from Crescent City Farmers Market (www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org) vendors Bill Ryals and Justin Pitts. “People think ‘farmers market’ and think vegetables and maybe eggs and milk,” says Market Umbrella (the organization behind Crescent City Farmers Markets) market manager Elisa Munoz. “There’s chicken, pork, lamb. … There are more local foods on your plate, not just side items.” Munoz says farmers markets in the area are “perfect to highlight the foods you can eat” during the challenge. Crescent City Farmers Markets also offer recipe ideas and vendor information. “We are here to help be a guide and resource,” she says. Cooking with oil may be difficult for some participants, as olive oil is off the table, but local butter is available, as well as pecan oil, which Munoz says has a warm, deep flavor. “But it’s not like cooking a pecan,” she says. “I’m addicted to it.” Eat Local Challenge events include “Gluten Free in the City” and “Beekeeping for Beginners,” as well as an urban farm bike tour, a foraging class, restaurant crawls, cheese making and other workshops. Participants can choose between four “levels” of local eating commitments. The $25 registration fee includes admission to a kickoff party May 31, a finale party June 29 and free or discounted participation in all events, workshops and tours, as well as a T-shirt and tote, access to an online forum, a 10 percent discount on local produce at Hollygrove Market & Farm, (8301 Olive St.; www.hollygrovemarket.com) and coupons to local businesses. Participants can register at www.nolalocavore.org or at Crescent City Farmers Markets. — ALEX WOODWARD

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The NOCCA Institute launched its food truck Boxcar NOLA (www. facebook.com/boxcarnola) at Faubourg Wines March 20. The menu included shrimp bisque, jalapeno poppers filled with pimiento cheese and topped with barbecue sauce, a meatloaf sandwich dressed with Swiss cheese, onions and pepper jelly, and a banh mi filled with Patton’s hot sausage, fried tomatillos and pickled vegetables. There also were truffle fries topped with chicken Professional chefs and student confit, gravy, aged cheddar, pickworkers staff the NOCCA Institute’s Boxcar NOLA food truck. led onions and truffle oil. The food truck is staffed by NOCCA alums, professional chefs and student workers. The menu incorporates produce from the school’s Press Street garden, and proceeds support the school and its culinary programs. In coming weeks, it will begin service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on Press Street, serving breakfast, lunch and early dinner. — WILL COVIELLO

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3-COURSE interview

Jammer Orintas Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza (4024 Canal St., 504-302-1133, 4218 Magazine St., 504-8948554, 1212 S. Clearview Pkwy, 504-733-3803; www.theospizza.com) has been in business for nearly a decade in a city that hasn’t been known as a pizza town. Co-founder and co-owner Jammer Orintas has seen pizza shops come and go, but one thing he hadn’t seen yet was a pizza food truck. Last month he started his own.

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Pizza Man

Why did you start a food truck after opening three restaurants?

Orintas: I’ve always wanted to do a food truck. I’ve really enjoyed going to different food trucks, and I didn’t see any pizza food trucks out there. So I thought there was a void in the market. Since we don’t deliver pizza, this is kind of the next best thing. We’ve been doing a lot of private parties, private events and things like that — where we can cook on site. I just don’t think pizza travels that well. So it’s kind of cool to pull up to somebody’s house and have fresh pizza.

What are the biggest challenges associated with food truck pizza?

New Orleans is becoming more of a pizza city. Is it hard to keep up with the competition?

O: There’s a lot more competition now, but [Theo’s has] a very loyal clientele. So that’s our niche, folks that enjoy our atmosphere and our pizza; they’re our returning customers. To me, doing pizza by the slice out of a truck is neat and interesting. You see a lot of food trucks that (serve) tacos and items like that, but you just don’t see a whole lot of pizza trucks. … We’ve done a handful of events so far. We went to Old Point Bar last week and were really busy there. We’re trying to hit some different areas and test it out. We have a Twitter account (@theospizzanola) that we use to post where we’re going. We did an event at Gallier Hall [March 25} with a couple of other food trucks. We’re going to set up a booth at French Quarter Fest. It enables us to do some bigger festival things on site. — JEANIE RIESS

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O: We have a 2,000-pound pizza oven in the back. It’s the same oven we have in our restaurant, because we wanted to duplicate exactly what we do at the restaurant. We don’t [have the same menu] on the truck; we do sliced pizza and salads. So we do pepperoni, cheese and a specialty pizza, but by the slice. In the restaurant, we just do whole pies. So it’s a little bit different. (The oven) is a Baker’s Pride hearthstone oven, so it’s a stone oven. We’ve got it hooked up to two 100-pound propane tanks on the back. It’s a re-creation of our kitchen on Magazine Street. It’s almost an identical size with the same oven, prep table and all that good stuff. The difference is that we run natural gas out of the other stores and these are very large propane tanks. It’s a 25-foot truck. It’s actually an old FedEx truck that I bought and gutted and had some guys in Florida custom build for me. I’m not used to driving a truck that big, so it does have its challenges.

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BEER buzz When Michael and Emily Naquin, owners of 40 Arpent Brewing Company, arrived at The Avenue Pub after debuting their beer at the New Orleans International Beer Festival March 22, it was a victory celebration. Fellow brewers, distributors and beer fans crowded around to congratulate them. “The support from area brewers was overwhelming,” Emily says. During the festival at Champions Square, the Naquins met many of their neighbors from Arabi and St. Bernard Parish who turned out in large Fermenters at 40 Arpent numbers to support their local brewery. Brewing are busy preparing “We couldn’t believe how many people from for the brewery’s official the parish came out to meet us and support rollout April 5. us,” Emily says. “We literally had tears in our eyes a few times from all the heartfelt praise.” The Avenue Pub tapped 40 Arpent’s Stout for the Saturday afternoon crowd, and it was the first beer I ordered that day. I enjoyed it. The Stout has great flavor and full mouthfeel, as well as coffee notes, low bitterness and a dry finish. Michael honed his recipes while waiting for official approval to start selling beer, and it shows. The release has taken longer than expected, due to the government shutdown last winter, which caused suspension of federal licensing, and problems filing paperwork, Michael says. “I think the most frustrating part was that every holdup had been from other people,” he says. “I think it would be easier to stomach if it were my fault.” With the beer festival and after-party at The Avenue Pub considered the brewery’s soft launch, the Naquins are looking forward to their official rollout event at The Rusty Nail at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5. In addition to the Stout, 40 Arpent will serve Delacroix, which Michael describes as “Lenten abbey ale.” The brewery’s beer is available at Avenue Pub and The Bulldog in Mid-City and Uptown. Look for that list to grow. — NORA MCGUNNIGLE

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WINE of the week 2009 Anciano Crianza Tempranillo VALDEPENAS, SPAIN RETAIL $10-$11

The inexpensive bottling’s Old World label design and gold wire packaging are imposing, but what’s inside is more impressive. Grapes were sourced from 30-year-old vines near Madrid, Spain. The vineyards are subject to arid and continental climates with moderating influences from the Mediterranean. Hardy, thickskinned tempranillo grapes ripen well during sunny days, and cool nighttime temperatures help develop the grapes’ acid balance. Produced at Bodegas Navalon, the wine was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and then matured for six months in French and American oak barriques. The wine spent three years in oak casks prior to release. In the glass, the wine offers intense aromas of red and black fruit with vanilla, savory and spice notes. On the palate, it exhibits complex flavors of cherry, berries, spice, cedar and even tannins on the finish. Decant 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with roasted or grilled meats, game, hearty casseroles, red or black beans with pork or sausage, roasted eggplant with tomato-basil ragout and manchego cheese. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Co., Faubourg Wines, Dorignac’s and most Rouses. Drink it at: The Tasting Room and Schiro’s Cafe. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Five dishes with Brussels sprouts

PLATE dates APR

1 Emeril’s

www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans

7 p.m. Thursday French Market, French Market Place between Barracks and Ursulines streets, (504) 522-2621 www.vendyawards.streetvendor.org Crepes a la Cart, Empanada Intifada, Food Drunk, Foodie Call, Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls, La Cocinita, Miss Linda the Ya-Ka-Mein Lady and The NOLA Truck compete for the title of best vendor. Tickets start at $6.

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393

Brussels sprouts are boiled with crawfish and served as sides with whole truffle fried chicken for two.

2014 Vendy Awards

APR

Tulane Philippines benefit buffet

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Tulane University, Bruff Commons, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 862-8994

www.tulane.edu A buffet features Filipino dishes including leche flan and tinola. Proceeds benefit NOLA Loves the Philippines’ Typhoon Haiyan relief. Buffet $6.

Maurepas Foods 3200 Burgundy St., (504) 267-0072

www.maurepasfoods.com

Sauteed Brussels sprouts are served with smoked drum aioli and Grana Padano cheese.

3 Noodle and Pie

APR

Local Food Fest

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Cafe Hope, 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 756-4673

www.cafehope.org There’s food from professional and amateur culinary teams, as well as children’s activities and live music.

741 State St., (504) 252-9431

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4 Pizzicare

3001 Tulane Ave., (504) 301-4823 www.facebook.com/pizzicare

Brussels sprouts and pancetta top a pizza with garlic, olive oil and white sauce.

5 Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123 www.sylvainnola.com

Shaved Brussels sprouts salad is made with apples, Pecorino Romano and hazelnuts.

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Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

Unlucky dogs “Police say an 18-wheeler truck crashed around 4 a.m. Its cargo included corndogs and ketchup.” — The Shreveport Times, reporting on an accident that closed part of Interstate 220 for a few hours March 25. KTBS-TV reported that approximately 76,000 corndogs were involved.

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Deep-fried Brussels sprouts are tossed in spicy sweet-andsour glaze and served over buttered panko breadcrumbs with garlic chips.

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Leftovers

The Found Footage Festival is a highlight of a busy week of comedy in New Orleans. By Will Coviello

everything from homemade videos to workplace instruction videos. When Prueher and Pickett get back to New York, they begin the long process of culling funny moments from the hundreds of hours of video. “That’s long-dark-night-of-the-soul kind of stuff,” Prueher says. “But when you find something, it’s worth it.” Some of the video is best enjoyed in montage. A regular festival installment is the exercise video montage — volume seven has two. The first features a mashup of low-budget videos, including the somewhat self-explanatory “Sexual Fitness” and “Butt Camp,” as well as a holiday-themed tape set to Christmas carols with a decorated tree on the set, and “Chop Builder,” a guitar-playing workout. The second montage exclusively features genre standout Tony Little and his many haircuts and tight workout ensembles. They also like to splice together scenes from bad music videos. This installment juxtaposes a song about the dangers of child abductors, depicted hovering over children on playgrounds, with a gleefully risque soul tune called “Candypants” (“I want to make slam dunks in your swimming trunks”). Not all videos rely on cheap production values or amateurism. Volume seven includes brilliant outtakes from a TV news team’s off-air moments. They include a news anchor’s tantrums over petty things as well as extremely banal chatter about movies to rent. Volume six included scenes of Petpourri, a cable access show in which a pet enthusiast talks and

takes phone calls while a host of small Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett host the Found Footage Festival. animals (birds, puppies, ferrets, lizards, etc.) piled together on Found Footage Festival a tabletop generate APR chaos. Petpourri is 8 p.m. Thursday back in volume seven, One Eyed Jacks, and aggressive monkeys have been added 615 Toulouse St. to the zoo. (504) 569-8361 Many of the www.oneeyedjacks.net videos rely on lowbudget aesthetics for www.foundfootagefest.com unintentional humor. Tickets $12 One company specialized in informative videos, and its “How to Have Cybersex on the Internet” video is not at all sexy, but it is hilarious, particularly as a horribly slow online chat is interrupted because one participant has dial-up Internet service. Prueher and Pickett began compiling videos long before YouTube launched. At first they were afraid online videos would make it harder for them. They don’t use videos (other than their own projects) that have appeared online. But YouTube also has made it easier for them to explain what they do. “Everybody gets ‘so bad it’s good’ now,” Prueher says. “They appreciate the role of the curator.”

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omedy writers and VHS video connoisseurs Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett have dabbled with online video, and they’ve struck viral gold twice. Most recently, a compilation video of Prueher posing as a professional chef on TV morning news programs was splashed across the Internet. On five morning news shows right after Halloween and Christmas 2013, Prueher arrived with food (all from KFC) to teach hosts and viewers how to make the most of their holiday leftovers. He suggested scooping mashed potatoes into an ice cream cone and pouring gravy on top like chocolate sauce. He also repeatedly attempted and failed to puree cubed ham, fried chicken, green beans, corn and gravy to create “turbo gravy.” The blender often got stuck, and his attempts to drain the chunky contents into an empty plastic milk jug never worked. He also never showed up with a copy of the book he was supposedly promoting. But the news programs never sniffed out the prank, and four of the five hosts gladly sampled the food. One also supplied “human beatbox” beats when Prueher said he wanted to rap about his cooking. Dreaming up the details of such stunts, including lists of awkward phrases and topics that the prankster tries to get on the air, are what the two do while driving across the country on their primary focus, the Found Footage Festival, which returns to New Orleans this week. They also try to get morning shows to preview the festival. “It’s a lot easier to get on the air with cooking,” Prueher said via phone while driving to New Orleans. “We sent out 10 press releases and got seven yeses. That’s a lot more than for the festival.” Prueher and Pickett screen footage of the cooking prank plus montages of other video gems Thursday at One Eyed Jacks. It’s one of several comedy shows this week at One Eyed Jacks and the Saenger Theatre. The New Movement presents Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero, both regulars on Chelsea Lately, at One Eyed Jacks Tuesday. On Friday, the Saenger hosts family-friendly, upbeat comedian Gabriel Iglesias, aka Fluffy. While Prueher and Pickett enjoy hosting their screenings, touring is necessary to support the mission, both monetarily and to find new material. Last year, they visited all 50 states and Canada, and combed the thrift stores and yard sales — the main way they find new video. “It’s getting tougher,” Pruher says. “A lot of thrift stores no longer accept VHS tapes.” Some of their fans also help out. People have come to the shows with boxes full of tapes, including

Marquee PERFORMANCES

The Big Easy Theater Awards honor the best in local stage work.

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By Jeanie Riess

ichael Cerveris, honorary chairperson of the Big Easy Theater Awards and star of everything from TV’s Fame to Broadway’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Street praised New Orleans’ theater community and showed solidarity with the city by opening this year’s ceremony wearing a suit covered in kale, referencing the recent New York Times article that indirectly questioned the city’s culinary sophistication. Cerveris also sang “Pinball Wizard” from Tommy (with impromptu choruses from the crowd) and announced winners for best comedy, drama and musical as the 26th annual Big Easy Awards recognized performances from 2013 at the gala at Harrah’s New Orleans on March 24. The Gambit-affiliated Gambit Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education (FEDE) presented special honors, including a Business Recognition Award to the Canal Street Development Corporation and ACE Theatrical Group for their work reopening the Saenger Theatre. Former City Councilman Oliver Thomas presented a Special Recognition Award to Anthony Bean Community Theater, and Adella Gautier received a Lifetime Achievement Award. At one point in the night, Harrah’s theater sounded like it was about to take off, and the audience was transported to the nighttime world of Nocturnes I-III. Futuristically dressed space people floated weightlessly in the darkness in front of a backdrop of stars while a retro radio tune filled in the sound vacuum of outer space. Next to Normal collected five awards, including Best Musical, Best Music Director for Jefferson Turner and Best Director of a Musical for Blake Coheley. A Truckload of Ink won Best Drama, Best Director and Best Original Work, Scripted. Collecting two awards were Bob Edes Jr. (Best Actor in a Drama for Equus, Best Cabaret for Miss Gulch Returns!) and Mary Pauley (Best Actress in a Drama for Long Day’s Journey into Night Returns! and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for Clybourne Park). The FEDE awards grants to support arts education and development in New Orleans. The awards were sponsored by Gambit, Harrah’s New Orleans, Adler’s, Abita, Crown Royal, Ketel One Vodka and Barefoot Wine and Bubble.

Special Honorees LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Adella Gautier

ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR

Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARD

Canal Street Development Corporation and ACE Theatrical Group Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Artistic Directors Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker were named Entertainers of the Year. © J L G A R C I A @A O L .C O M

HONORARY CHAIRPERSON Michael Cerveris

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD Anthony Bean Community Theater

Clancy and Margo DuBos (back row) presented the Business Recognition Award to David Rubenstein (front left) of the Canal Street Development Corporation and David Skinner of ACE Theatrical Group. © J L G A R C I A @A O L .C O M

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical Janie Heck with Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Clint Johnson. P H O T O B Y C H ER Y L G ER B ER

Winners of two awards each, Bob Edes, Jr. won for Best Actor in a Drama and Best Cabaret and Mary Pauley won Best Actress in a Drama and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. © J L GA R C I A@AO L .C O M

2014 Big Easy Theater Award Winners BEST MUSICAL Next To Normal, Southern Rep

BEST DRAMA

A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

BEST COMEDY

Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL Blake Coheley Next To Normal

BEST DIRECTOR OF A DRAMA

Beau Bratcher A Truckload of Ink

BEST DIRECTOR OF A COMEDY

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN

David Hoover Noises Off

Evan Spigelman Nocturnes, I-III, Skin Horse Theater

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Danielle Scheib and Heidi Malnar 42nd Street, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Jefferson Turner Next To Normal

BEST SET DESIGN

Christopher Polson 33 Variations, Southern Rep

Laura Sirkin-Brown Equus, Promethean Theatre Co.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL Janie Heck Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL Clint Johnson Next To Normal

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Co-hosts Leslie Castay and Ian Hoch.

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BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

Leslie Castay Next To Normal

BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL Robert Facio Musical, Evil Dead: The Musical See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY Yvette Hargis Belles, Hell’s Belles Running With Scissors

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Yvette Hargis with Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Keith Claverie. © J L G A R C I A @A O L . C O M

Keith Claverie Trail, Oregon Trail The NOLA Project

Best Director of a Drama Beau Bratcher (left) with Best Director of a Comedy David Hoover. © J L G A R C I A @A O L .C O M

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY Veronica Russell Fur, Southern Rep Venus In Fur

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY Jake Bartush Chesapeake, Second Star Chesapeake Performance Collective

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

Mary Pauley Park, Cripple Creek Clybourne Park Theatre Co.

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Best Actor in a Musical winner Robert Facio and Tiffany Jones performed a number from Evil Dead: the Musical. P H O T O B Y C H ER Y L G ER B ER

Randy Maggiore Mold, Southern Rep

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

Mary Pauley Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Four Humours Theater/ Promethean Theatre Company

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA

Bob Edes Jr. Equus, Promethean Theatre Company

BEST ORIGINAL WORK OF THEATER, Scripted A Truckload of Ink Jim Fitzmorris

BEST ORIGINAL WORK OF THEATER, Devised Nocturnes (I-III) Skin Horse Theater

BEST UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION

Dot’Toya Jones, Deri’Andra Tucker, Chrishira Perrier and Cherelle Palmer performed the title song from Dillard University’s production of Dreamgirls. © J L G A R C I A @A O L . C O M

Oliver Thomas, Anthony Bean, Harold X. Evans, Coti Gayles, Donald Lewis, Gwendolyne Foxworth, Alfred Aubrey and Wil Wilson accepted the Special Recognition Award on behalf of Anthony Bean Community Theater. © J L G A R C I A @A O L .C O M

Orestes 2.0 Timothy O’Neal, University of New Orleans

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Miss Gulch Returns! Running With Scissors

AZIZ ANSARI We helped make New Orleans one of America’s top 10 bike commuting cities. Let’s ride.

Leave traffic behind and join Entergy for Bike To Work Day. It’s free and open to anyone on a bike. If you’ve never ridden your bike to work before, it’s the best day of the year to try it out! Hub stations will be set up all over the city to get you going in the morning and Bike Easy ride rangers will lead group rides to a central meet-up in Lafayette Square. Entergy is committed to making our community cleaner and greener. We’re especially proud to have helped expand New Orleans bike lanes from 11 to 82 miles. Save money. Save energy. Save the environment. That’s The Power of People. Entergy.

• Bike To Work Day is free and open to all Greater New Orleans cyclists. • Visit bikeeasy.org for ride information, hub station information and to pre-register for a chance to win a brand new bike and other great prizes. • Meet up with other Bike To Work Day riders to make your ride convenient and fun. • Entergy hosts morning ride-in reception in Lafayette Square Park. • Join us for extended celebrations at the WWII Museum American Sector Restaurant (945 Magazine Street) from 5 to 8 pm to celebrate Bike To Work Day!

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READY All listings are current as of press time, but things sometimes change at the last minute, so be sure to confirm event details with the promotion itself. Many of these events will sell out, so buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

OFFICIAL WRESTLEMANIA

EVENTS

RUMBLE? All the activities during a very busy wrestling weekend. BY JULES BENTLEY

WWE Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Ceremony

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd.,504-583-3000; www.mccno.com Each session of Axxess includes live wrestling matches, elaborate memorabilia displays and interactive experiences, plus appearances by some of the biggest past and present stars of the WWE. Tickets $56.70 general admission, $108.10-190.40 VIP, available at www. ticketmaster.com.

SAT APRIL 5 Smoothie King Cen-

THU APRIL 3

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8 A.M.-12 P.M. 1 P.M.-5 P.M. 6 P.M.-10 P.M.

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Ringside: An Evening with Jim Ross 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. — House of Blues (225 Decatur St., 504-3104999; www.houseofblues.com) Few have seen as much, done as much and know as much about pro wrestling as Jim Ross, considered one of the industry’s greatest announcers. The barbecue sauce-slinging, so-called “potentate of podcasting” joins fans for two special shows, during which he discusses his experiences and takes questions. Tickets $40 general admission, $82 VIP, available at www.ticketmaster.com

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APRIL 3

EVOLVE 8 p.m., — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave.,

www.tulane.edu) EVOLVE puts the emphasis on in-ring action, demanding adherence to sportsmanship and eliminating distractions like outside interference and cheating. This strict approach attracts hot new talent and results in pure, bell-to-bell pro wrestling. Tickets $9.99-$24.99, available at www.wwnlive.com. Jake “the Snake” Roberts: Astonishing True Stories from Wrestling’s Original Snake 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Jax Brewery Bistro (Jax Brewery, 620 Decatur St., 504-333-6671; www.jacksonbrewerybar.com) Jake Roberts is one of pro wrestling’s most unforgettable villains. After a career filled with eliciting nightmares in fans of all ages, Roberts faced down his own nightmare of addiction and mental illness. The

8 p.m.

ter, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 504-587-3663; www. smoothiekingcenter.com WWE and its fans celebrate pro wrestling’s greats with induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. The late Gulf Coast wrestling legend Paul Bearer is among this year’s honorees. Tickets $35.85-$170.75, available at www.ticketmaster.com

2014 WWE Hall of Famer will appear at a VIP meet-and-greet session at 7:30 p.m., and will share stories about his life and redemption. Tickets $40 general admission, $100 VIP, available at www.thesnake.xorbia. com/jake-the-snake-neworleans. TNM presents Colt Cabana & Friends Wrestling Movie Commentary 9:30 p.m. — The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., 504-302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com/ new-orleans) The New Movement presents Colt Cabana, who combines technical wrestling skills and live comedy, providing running commentary on wrestling-related filmography. Tickets $10, available at www.newmovementtheater.com/colt/

WrestleMania XXX 5:30 p.m.

SUN APRIL 6 MercedesBenz Super-

dome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, 504-5873663; www.superdome.com Six-time world champion Dave Batista challenges Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Tickets start at $34.10, available at at www. ticketmaster.com

WWE Monday Night RAW 6:30 p.m.

MON APRIL 7 Smoothie King Center

1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 504-587-3663; www.smoothiekingcenter.com Be part of the live audience for the filming of WWE Monday Night RAW — if you can find a ticket. The event already is sold out, but will be broadcast at 7 p.m. on the USA Network.

Mid-South Legends Fanfest: Breakfast of Champions Q&A 9:30 a.m. — Sigur Civic Center (8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 504-2781506; www.sigur center.com) The Rock-n-Roll Express and Midnight Express tag teams join their former manager Jim Cornette and superstar Bill Dundee to powerslam pancakes and answer audience questions about their careers and successes. Tickets $19 general admission (day sessions), $15-$30 individual night matches, $99-$149 VIP, available at www.midsouthlegends.com

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MidSouth Legends Fanfest: Autographs & Photo Ops 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Sigur Civic Center (8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 504-278-1506; www.sigurcenter.com) PAGE 94

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Autographs and photo ops with stars from Mid-South Wrestling such as Cowboy Bill Watts, CONTINUED Jim Cornette, Kamala the Ugandan Giant, Mr. Wrestling II, Mr. Olympia Jerry Stubbs, the Fantastics, SoCal Val, Rock-n-Roll Express, Midnight Express, Sheepherder Luke, Dark Journey and Porkchop Cash. Autograph sessions are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $19 general admission (day sessions), $99-$149 VIP, photo ops $20-$30, available at www.midsouth legends.com.

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A Wrestling Odyssey 3 p.m. — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., www.tulane.edu) Four major title matches from the hottest independent wrestling promotions include Combat Zone Wrestling, the all-women promotion SHINE, and “One Man” Mike Dell defending New Orleans’

Wildkat Heavyweight Title against “The Exclamation Point” Steve Anthony. Tickets $9.99-$24.99, available at www.wwnlive.com Diamond Dallas Page’s Wrestlemania Yoga Workshop 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank (275 Whitney Ave., Gretna, 504-366-8535; www.ihg.com/holidayinn) Diamond Dallas Page has helped fellow wrestlers and everyday people change their lives with his own version of yoga. He’ll lead a yoga session and offer advice on fitness and life. Tickets, $99.99, available at www.ddpyogaworkshops.com. Cajun Style Dinner Q&A with Cowboy Bill Watts and Jim Cornette 5 p.m. — Sigur Civic Center (8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 504-278-1506; www.sigurcenter.com) Break bread with two of the greats in pro wrestling: Jim Cornette and Mid-South’s Bill Watts, the man who desegregated pro wrestling. Both are outspoken, fearless and controversial; expect

spicy food and hot conversation. Tickets $19 general admission (day sessions), $15-$30 individual night matches, $99-$149 VIP, available at www.midsouth legends.com Ring of Honor: Supercard of Honor VIII 7 p.m. — John A. Alario Event Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, 504-349-5525; www.alariocenter.com) Ring of Honor’s grueling bouts include a cutting-edge mix of styles incorporating high-flying, Mexican lucha libre, mixed martial arts and old-school chain wrestling. Ring of Honor has been the source of many of WWE’s top talents. Tickets $32.25-$91.45, available at www.rohwrestling.com. A Night with Wrestling Legends 7:30 p.m. — House of Blues (225 Decatur St., 504-310-4999; www.houseofblues.com) Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall host an evening of storytelling, answering questions and a pro-wrestling celebration. There are door prizes,

photo opportunities, autograph sessions and surprise celebrity guests. Tickets $98 general admission in advance, $125 general admission day of show, $500 VIP, available at www.houseofblues.com.

The stars of EVOLVE collaborate and clash with the stars from Japan’s Dragon Gate, creating a cross-cultural competition, featuring wild action and relaxed rules. Tickets $9.99-$24.99, available at www.wwnlive.com

Mid-South Legends Fanfest: Battle Lines Wrestling 7:30 p.m. — Sigur Civic Center (8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 504-278-1506; www.sigurcenter.com) Top-card competitors from multiple eras collide in dream combinations. Stars and local favorites include Rock ’n’ Roll Express, Tommy Dreamer, Angelina Love, Steve Anthony, John Saxon and Vordell Walker. There’s also an over-the-top rope Battle Royal held in honor of the late Junkyard Dog. Tickets $19 general admission (day sessions), $15-$30 individual night matches, $99-$149 VIP, available at www.midsouthlegends.com

The New Movement presents: Colt Cabana and Friends Wrestling Movie Commentary 9:30 p.m. — The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., 504-302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com/ neworleans) See Thursday, April 3 for event description and ticket information.

Dragon Gate USA 8 p.m. — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., www.tulane.edu)

Kaiju Big Battel: Little Trouble in the Big Easy 11:55 p.m. — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., www.tulane.edu) “Giant” monsters crush blocks of elaborate miniature cityscape in this pro-wrestling spectacle that invokes Godzilla and the Power Rangers. Competitors include Cycloptopuss and Steam-Powered Tentacle Boulder. Tickets $9.99-$14.99, available at www.wwnlive.com.

WRESTLING WEEKEND CALENDAR World premiere of Meet Me There 11:59 p.m. — Prytania Theatre (5339 Prytania St., 504-891-2787; www.prytaniatheatreneworleans.com) Based on the writings of Brandon Stroud, author of online wrestling column “With Leather,” this new film touches on horror, suspense, romance and fear. The cast includes Dustin Runnels (WWE superstar Goldust), who will attend. The screening is part of the fifth annual FilmOrama. Tickets $11, available at neworleansfilmsociety.org.

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WrestleCon Session One 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — The Sugar Mill (1021 Convention Center Blvd., 504-5860004; www.sugarmill events.com) Mickie James, a female professional wrestler and singer who rode in the 2014 Orpheus parade, will perform a concert, plus there’s a Q&A session, an Art of Wrestling podcast with Colt Cabana and more. Celebrity photo ops and autographs are available for an extra charge. Tickets $25, available at www.wrestlecon.com.

349-5525; www.alariocenter.com) See Friday, April 4, for event descrption and ticket information.

Ring of Honor 2 p.m. — John A. Alario Event Center (2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, 504-

WrestleCon Session Two 7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Sugar Mill (1021 Convention Center Blvd., 504-586-0004;

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SHIMMER Womens Wrestling 3 p.m. — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., www.tulane.edu) SHIMMER is a rare chance to witness what womens wrestling could and should be: a series of hard-fought matches in which the most talented female competitors from around the world — including the stars of Japanese joshi — fight fiercely. Tickets $9.99-$14.99, available at www.wwnlive.com

Kick-Ass Breakfast and Q&A with DDP 9 a.m.-11 a.m. — Round House Bar and Grill (Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank, 275 Whitney Ave., Gretna, 504-366-8535; www.ihg.com/holidayinn) Pro wrestler and yoga innovator Diamond Dallas Page may or may not be manning the grill for breakfast, but fans can grill him about his career, his efforts to help others recover from substance abuse and more. Breakfast includes vegan and gluten-free options. Tickets $79.99, available at www.ddpyogaworkshops.com.

www.sugarmillevents.com) There’s a variety show/comedy hour with Marty DeRosa, matches featuring talent from Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Combat Zone Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Powerslam Pro Wrestling and New Orleans’ Wildkat Sports, plus a late-night after-party. Tickets $25, available at www.wrestlecon.com. Dragon Gate USA 8 p.m. — McAlister Auditorium (Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., www.tulane.edu) See Friday, April 4 for event description and ticket information.

WrestleCon Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — The Sugar Mill (1021 Convention Center Blvd., 504-5860004; www.sugarmillevents.com) The Kevin Steen Show will be filmed live, plus see Steve Corino, participate in a wrestling trivia contest with Matt Striker, or mingle with women wrestling stars. Photo ops and autographs with star are available for an extra charge. Tickets $25, available at www.wrestlecon. com/speakers.

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS REGULAR SEASON THRU APRIL 16

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO

LANA DEL REY

APRIL 25

CHAMPIONS SQUARE

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WWE HALL OF FAME APRIL 5 @ 8:00 PM

WWE RAW APRIL 7 @ 6:30 PM

KINGS OF LEON APRIL 11 @ 8:00 PM

BRUNO MARS JUNE 7 @ 8:00 PM

WRESTLEMANIA XXX APRIL 6 @ 5:30 PM

THE WALKING DEAD ESCAPE MAY 24 @ 6:00 PM

ESSENCE FESTIVAL JULY 4 - 6

LANA DEL REY APRIL 25 @ 9:00 PM

PRETTY LIGHTS APRIL 26 @ 9:00 PM

JAKE OWEN AUGUST 23 @ 7:00 PM

BOYZ II MEN AUGUST 24 @ 7:00 PM

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, the Smoothie King Center Box Office, select Wal-Mart locations or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. www.mbsuperdome.com | www.smoothiekingcenter.com | www.mbsuperdome.com/square

MUSIC LISTINGS

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Traditional Jazz Band, 5; Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Joshua Paxton, 5; Glen David Andrews, 8 Maple Leaf Bar — Raymond Weber, Eric Vogel, Nigel Hall, Andrew Block, 7

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Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran, Topsy Chapman & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Bluescats, 8:30 Roosevelt Hotel — Robin Barnes, 5:30

All show times p.m. unless otherwise noted.

TUESDAY 1 Banks Street Bar — Claude Bryant & the Allstars, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — John Wooton & the Caribbean Collective, 8 & 10

Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9

Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Jayna Morgan, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10

Siberia — Calabrese, The Bills, Bruiser Broussard, 9

Blue Nile (Balcony Room) — Open Ears Music Series, 9

Tropical Isle Original — Way Too Early, 1

Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7

WEDNESDAY 2

Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Jon Cleary, 8; The Yakiniku AllStars, 10:30 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9:30

Gasa Gasa — Progression hosted by Sasha Masakowski, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — The Most Wanted Brass Band, 21st Century Brass Band, 10 Howlin’ Wolf Den — The Hague, Hot Coke Sex, Scarecrow Sonic Boombox, Paper Bison, 10:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — James Partridge, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Charlie Miller, 5 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Jamie O’Brien, 9 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10

AllWays Lounge — Da Funk Boss, Angelica Matthews, 7

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy, 4; The Orleans 6, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10

Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30

Three Muses — Jon Roniger, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 7

Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 7; Caesar Brothers feat. Red Hawk Hunters Indians, 10 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 Cafe Negril — Gettin’ It, 7; Sam Cammarata & Dominick Grillo, 7:30; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 8:30 Casa Borrega — Sasha Masakowski & Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Grayson Capps, 8; Arsene DeLay, 11 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Colin Lake, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Barbarella Blue, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Eugene, Jordan Gonzalez Band, 8

Rock ’N’ Bowl — Boogie Men Swing Band, 8

House of Blues — Wonder Years, Fireworks, Real Friends, Citizen, Modern Baseball, 4:30; Jet Lounge, 11

Siberia — Davis Rogan & Friends, 9

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Domenic, 6

Yuki Izakaya — Kanako Fuwa’s Moshi Moshi feat. Detroit Brooks, 8

THURSDAY 3 AllWays Lounge — Ballister, 10 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 6 Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8; Greg Zola, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30 Cafe Negril — Chris Klein Trio, 5 Chickie Wah Wah — Susan Cowsill, 9 Circle Bar — King Louie One Man Band, 6; Eskimoses, Squirrel Queen, Gold Beneath the Highway, 10 Covington Trailhead — Rockin’ the Rails: Vince Vance & the Valiants, 5 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Jenna McSwain Trio, 9:30 Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Boyfriendz, Woozy, 8 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Lady Sings the Blues feat. Dana Abbott, 5; James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Dan Rivers, 5 Little Gem Saloon — Andre Bohren, 5; Nayo Jones, Kermit Ruffins, 8; Fox Street, 10 PAGE 98

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Dragon’s Den — Divergent Rhythms feat. The Real Steven, 10

The Sandbar at UNO — Jazz @ the Sandbar: John Wooton, 7

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MUSIC LISTINGS tues 4/1:

davis rogan band - 9pm | trivia hour 8pm

weds 4/2: calabrese, the bills, bruiser broussard thurs 4/3:

waxahatchee, radiator hospital

fri 4/4:

bounce: big freedia, katey red &

sat 4/5:

eat the turnbuckle, the pallbearers

archanimals & pope - 9pm

more -10pm | candy shack djs happy hour 6pm

donkey puncher, betty white tit fuck 9pm

domino sound djs prince pauper & friends 6pm attrition: goth/industrial night 10pm sun 4/6: Urban pioneers, michael james, broken saddles 6pm bits and jiggles: Comedy and burlesque 9pm mon 4/7: john wiese, ssbt, the death posture 6pm

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Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich & Friends, 10:30 Oak — Miles Cabecerious, 9 Old Point Bar — Oogum Boogum, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin, Crescent City Joymakers, Herman LeBeaux, 8 Prytania Bar — Freaks of April feat. Mulherin, Shay Briggs, Wax Crayon Sound System, 9:30

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Piano Professor Series, 5; Glen David Andrews CD release, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jon Roniger, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Lucas Davenport, 5; Ingrid Lucia, 8; Ra Ra Racket, 10:30

Roosevelt Hotel — Sasha Masakowski, 5:30

The Maison — Faux Barrio Billionaires, 7

Siberia — Waxahatchee, Radiator Hospital, ArchAnimals, 10

Mandeville Trailhead — Mandeville Live: Witness, 6:30

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Julito Padron, 8 & 10

Maple Leaf Bar — Boukou Groove, 7

Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9

Oak — Hazy Ray, 9

Tulane University, Der Rathskeller — Jazz at the Rat: Yolanda Windsay, Kelly Love Jones, 7 Vaughan’s — Travis “Trumpet Black” Hill & the Heart Attack, 9

FRIDAY 4 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Drew Meez on the Keys, PYMP, 10

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Howlin’ Wolf Den — Tyler Talks to Doors, Sun God Sevendoors, 9

Rock ’N’ Bowl — Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step, 8:30

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10

Howlin’ Wolf Music Club — Rebirth Brass Band album release party feat. Zigaboo Modeliste, The Funk Revue, 9

Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Tom Leggett, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Airborne Toxic Event, 7 One Eyed Jacks — The Queers, Joystick, Pears, Bujie & the Highrise, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud, 8 Pearl Wine Co. — Sarah Gromko Trio, 8-10 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Eric Lindell, 9:30

Royal Rounders feat. Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle, 5; Staehle, Paxton & Stone, 8; Daniel Schroeder’s Barney Kessel Tribute, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — Woodenhead, 9 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 8; Little Freddie King, 11 Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall — Judy Carmichael, 6:30; Don Vappie Jazz Trio, 7:45 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the La. Sunspots, 10 Exactly Legends — The Strays, 9 Gasa Gasa — Saint Bell, Bantam Foxes, Quickie Mart, 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — Kadavar, Mothership, 8:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Glen David Andrews CD release, 8; Lady After Dark feat. Quiana Lynell, midnight Kerry Irish Pub — Red Sky Band, 2:30; Vali Talbot, 3:45; Dan Rivers, 5; Beth Patterson, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 The Maison — Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Carolyn Wonderland, 8

Cafe Negril — El DeOrazio, 7

Siberia — Big Freedia, Katey Red, Magnolia Rhome, BJ So Cole, Ha Sizzle, DJ Lil Man, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy J. Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Lonely Nights Band, 8 Treasure Chest Casino — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7 Twist of Lime — My Graveyard Jaw, Unnaturals, 9

Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — Cary Hudson, 10

SATURDAY 5

Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7:30

21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, Adam Arredondo, Russell Ramirez, Joseph Faison, 8

Rock ’N’ Bowl — 61 South, 9

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9

Banks Street Bar — The Bastard Sons, Fly Molo, Spread the Dub, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Astral Project, 8 & 10

d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Soul Rebels, 10

The BEATnik — Jason Neville Band, 9

DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7

Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Trio, 7; Marco Benevento, 10

Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7; Flow Tribe, 10 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 6; Linnzi Zaorski, 9:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Honor, 5; Sweet Substitutes, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30

Chickie Wah Wah — Paul Sanchez, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Swing Cats’ Ball feat. Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 10

Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 6; Ingrid Lucia, 9:30

Melius Bar & Grill — Da Meat Dept, 9 Morning Call — Billy D. Chapman, 10 a.m. Oak — The Mumbles, 9 Old Point Bar — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Licorice Stick: Bechet to Batiste feat. Evan Christopher, Greg Agid, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Mash Bash, Marnie Stern, Native America, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Siberia — Eat The Turnbuckle, Pallbearers, Donkey Puncher, Betty White Tit Fuck, 9

Spotted Cat — Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 2; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Davis Rogan Band, 10

SUNDAY 6

Gasa Gasa — Underhill Family Orchestra, The Coyotes, 9

Brazil Taco Truck — Chris Klein & the Boulevards, 10

Banks Street Bar — Isla NOLA, 4; Ron Hotstream & the F-Holes, 9

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7

Buffa’s Lounge — Charlie Halloran’s Quality Four, 11 a.m;

Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; To Be Continued Brass Band, 10

MUSIC LISTINGS PREVIEW

Waxahatchee

Listening to Katie Crutchfield’s home-recorded 2012 debut American Weekend, it was hard not to want the sharp lyrical imagery and precise melodies to puncture the bubble of her incessant, monochromatic guitar weeps. (“I hide out from telephone wires at Waxahatchee Creek,” she sings on “Rose, 1956,” addressing the titular elder in a lo-fi slow drag familiar to any fan of “Bottle RockWaxahatchee APR et”-era Elliott Smith: “Your body weak from smoke and tar and subsequent disease/ 10 p.m. Thursday You got married when you were 15.”) With Siberia, 2227 St. last year’s Cerulean Salt (Don Giovanni), Claude Ave. Crutchfield grants the wish and then some: 13 tracks, averaging two-and-a-half minutes (504) 265-8855 each, that grow in both directions, her pop www.siberianola.com songs cleaner and more immediate (“Lips and Limbs, “Swan Dive”), her punk roots sprouting gnarled, 90-second interloper interludes (“Waiting,” “Misery Over Dispute”). Between those two kneecappings lives her best composition yet, “Lively,” a perfect middle of surface-tension vocals and soft fist-on-the-table drumming, and the loveliest song about heroin abuse to come along in years. “I had a dream last night/ We had hit separate bottoms/ You yell right in my face/ And I poison myself numb and/ You will lick your wounds/ In only the most crowded room.” With lines like that, the rooms will only get more crowded. Radiator Hospital, ArchAnimals and Pope open. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 day of show. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m; Scotch Hounds, 8

Ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m; Catherine Anderson, 2 Siberia — The Urban Pioneers, Michael James & his Lonesome, The Broken Saddles, 6

d.b.a. — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Marc Stone’s AllStar Band, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Betty Shirley, Chuck Chaplin Trio, 8 & 10

DMac’s — Michael Pearce, 11 a.m; Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 6

Spotted Cat — Rites of Swing, 2; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sounds, 10

Gasa Gasa — Nick Rey, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Lu & Charlie’s Revisited feat. Germain Bazzle, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Red Sky Band, 2:30; Jon Roniger, 3:45; Dan Rivers, 5; Vali Talbot, 6:15; Patrick Cooper, 7:30; Beth Patterson, 8:45 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10

Tipitina’s — Cajun Fais Do-Do feat. Bruce Daigrepont, 5

MONDAY 7

Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 House of Blues (The Parish) — T. Mills, 6 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr., 7 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7

Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Living Legends feat. Maynard Chatters, 8

Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 9

Siberia — John Weise & Chris Cogburn, The Death Posture, 7

BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

Blue Nile — Higher Heights, 9

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS

BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7

Morning Call — Billy D. Chapman, 10 a.m.

Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8

Old Point Bar — Christina Fris & Chip Wilson, 3:30; Tom Witek Quartet, 7

Circle Bar — Missy Meatlocker, 6; Joanna Barbera, 10

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & Sunday Night Swingsters, 8

Gasa Gasa — Magnetic Mondays feat. Magnetic Ear, 8

d.b.a. — Luke Winslow-King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 Dmac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8

Bach Around the Clock. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola. com — Musicians, actors and dancers entertain for 29 hours. There’s a midnight screening of 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera Friday. 7 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

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Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 6

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9:30

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Beyond All Boundaries (NR) — The museum screens a “4-D” film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. WWII

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Cesar Chavez (PG-13) — Michael Pena stars in Diego Luna’s profile of the civil rights activist. Elmwood Divergent (PG-13) — In a world where being different means certain death, a young girl must learn why before it’s too late. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank God’s Not Dead (PG) — A student’s faith is tested when his professor challenges that God does not subsist. Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) — In Wes Anderson’s caper, a hotel conierge befriends a lobby boy. Canal Place, Elmwood

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Great White Shark 3D (NR) — Shark encounters are shared in the documentary. Entergy IMAX Hurricane On The Bayou (NR) — The film tells the story of Hurricane Katrina and the impact that Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D (NR) — Morgan

Freeman narrates a film about lemurs in Madagascar. Entergy IMAX Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) — Young CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) reveals a terrorist plot to crash the U.S. economy in a film based on characters from Tom Clancy novels. Kenner The Lego Movie (PG) — A Lego block man is recruited to join an epic building quest. Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, Westbank The Monuments Men (PG13) — George Clooney’s film tells the true story of a crew of art historians and museum curators tasked with recovering masterpieces before Hitler destroys them. Canal Place Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) — A boy and dog travel through time in this animated movie. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Muppets Most Wanted (PG) —The Muppets become involved in a heist while on a tour of Europe. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Need For Speed (PG-13) — A street racer (Aaron Paul) plots revenge on the man who once sent him to prison. Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank Noah (PG-13) — A man takes drastic measures to protect his family in an impending flood. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Non-Stop (PG-13) — Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Lupita Nyong’o star in a film about an air marshal fighting for his fellow passengers’ safety. Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Repentance (R) — Anthony Mackie, Forest Whitaker and Sanaa Lathan star in

a thriller about a successful businessman who takes on the wrong client. Westbank Penguins 3D (NR) — A king penguin returns to his native land in the sub-Antarctic to find a mate. Entergy IMAX Sabotage (R) — An elite DEA team is taken out after robbing a drug cartel. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Son of God (PG-13) — Jesus Christ’s story, from birth to resurrection, is told. Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club (PG-13) — Single moms support each other. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank

OPENING FRIDAY Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG-13) — Captain America (Chris Evans) battles a Soviet agent. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Westbank

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Aftermath (NR) — A Polish man learns a secret about his village’s past Jewish residents. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Chalmette Big Easy International Film Festival — Five feature-length films and 28 shorts are screened. Friday-Sunday. Visit www. bigeasyinternationalfilmandmusicfestival.com for details. Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton (NR) — The documentary examines Broughton and shows the power of art. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Zeitgeist Film-O-Rama — The New Orleans Film Society hosts 23 film screenings at Prytania Theatre. Friday-Monday, visit www.neworleansfilmsociety. org for details. Found Footage Festival — On Thursday, Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher screen odd videos they found. Visit www.foundfootagefest.org for details. Groundhog Day — Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell star in Harold Ramis’ 1993 comedy about a man constantly reliving a day. 8 p.m. Thursday & Sunday, Canal Place Hannah Arendt (NR) — The biopic follows the German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist who reported in 1961 on Nazi Adolf Eichmann. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tulane High Noon (NR) — A marshal (Gary Cooper) returns home to no community support in this 1952 Western. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Prytania

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Nymphomaniac: Volume I 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Mon.; 4:30 p.m. Wed. Nymphomaniac: Volume II 9 p.m. Sat. & Tue.; 7 p.m. Wed. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St. (504) 891-2787 www.prytaniatheatreneworleans.com

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WHEN

Saturday April 5, 2014, 6-10pm

WHERE

Amusement Ride Area of New Orleans City Park

April 5, 2014

WHY

Rides with Entertainment by Bag of Donuts and Uptown Music Theatre

PRICE

Tickets $10 for children and adults, includes unlimited rides