SUMMER RESTAURANT GUIDE
3 Potato 4
French Market, 1235 N. Peters St., Space 15, (504) 298-7761; www.3p4shop.com Russet potato wedges are served with chipotle mayonnaise. Three-bean chili features black, kidney and pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies and Southwestern spices. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
8 Block Kitchen & Bar
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3850; www.neworleans.hyatt.com The lunch buffet features a create-your-entree station, which includes your choice of protein, sauce and toppings with which a chef will prepare a personalized dish. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
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517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com Tachos are potato tots topped with vegan chili, cheddar, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream. The tofu banh mi is dressed with pickled carrots, red onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, soy sauce and Sriracha mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
1000 Figs
AJ & J Asian Bistro
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here’s always a new restaurant to try in New Orleans, such as the recently opened Compere Lapin from Top Chef: New Orleans contestant chef Nina Compton, chef Nick Lama’s Avo and Chef Aldolfo Garcia’s Primitivo. But as summer arrives, there are new dishes to try at restaurants throughout the area and old favorites to revisit. Gambit’s summer restaurant guide highlights new and popular dishes at 754 area restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors and more. Listings include information about hours of operation, reservation policies and more. PRICES Dollar signs indicate the price of a dinner entree. $=$1-$10 | $$=$11-$20 | $$$=$21-up
COMPILED BY ANDREA BLUMENSTEIN, WILL COVIELLO, MARY CROSS, FRANK ETHERIDGE, WEENTA GIRMAY, ANNE RODERIQUE JONES, KARI HARDEN, THEO SCHELL-LAMBERT, NATHAN MATISSE, KAT STROMQUIST, NICK WELDON & KATIE WALENTER PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER
2240 Magazine St., (504) 609-2282; www.ajjasianbistro.com Roasted Chilean sea bass is served with grilled asparagus, sesame soba noodles and miso sauce. Mixed sushi “pizza” features assorted fish, seaweed, mango, avocado and guacamole on a scallion pancake. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Abita Bar-B-Q
69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.abitabbq.com House-smoked pastrami is served grilled with Swiss cheese, grilled onions, pickled cabbage and Creole mustard on a Randazzo’s bun. Turnip greens are braised with molasses and smoked chicken stock. Reservations accepted for large parties.
Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $
Abita Brew Pub
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Boudin-stuffed fried quail is served with blueberry glaze, andouille cornbread stuffing, smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Chicken Abita Feller features grilled chicken on a bed of creamed spinach with fried oysters, herbed shrimp cream sauce, smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
Abita Roasting Company
504 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3340; www.abitaroasting.com Rosemary chicken salad is served on a croissant with mixed greens, toasted almonds and blue cheese. Caribbean shrimp salad features jerk shrimp, avocado, red onion, mango and feta cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
Abita Springs Cafe
22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 400-5025; www.abitaspringscafe.com The seafood platter features fried shrimp or catfish served with fries and coleslaw. For breakfast, crab cake Benedict features poached eggs, a crab cake and hollandaise on a buttermilk biscuit with grits or hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Acme Oyster House
Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 708-2409; 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 2466155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with herb-butter and a blend of cheeses and served with French bread. The Peacemaker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters and is dressed with Tabasco-infused mayonnaise. Reservation policies vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Acropolis Cuisine
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046 Gyro platters come with gyro meat, pita bread, tzatziki, Caesar salad and a side. Moussaka features layers of ground veal, eggplant, zucchini and potatoes baked in cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 23
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3141 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 3010848; www.1000figs.com The falafel platter for two comes with hummus, baba ghanoush, yogurt, pickles, beets, greens, bread, tahini, cilantro-chili sauce and garlic sauce. Roasted beet salad features barley, herb pesto and feta cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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