Gambit Summer Dining Issue 2024

May 20 - 26 2024

Volume 45 Number 21

EMPLOYMENT

Head of Engineering

RentCheckHoldings, Inc. hasanopening forHeadof EngineeringinNew Orleans, LA.Job duties includepro‐viding strong technicalleadershiptothe engineering team,fostering aculture of collaboration,innovation, andcontinuous improvement. Collaborate with the CEOand otherstakeholderstodefineand executethe company’sengineeringroadmap,aligning itwiththe overallbusinessobjectivesand growth plans. Oversee andmanagethe engineeringteam, includinghiring, mentoring, andperformance evaluations. Encourage professional developmentand create apositivework environment. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to RentCheck’stech stack(Node.js, React, ReactNative, AWS, GoogleCloud Platform,PostgreSQL, etc.)and guidethe team in adopting best practicesand efficientdevelopment methodologies.Ensurethe successful executionofen‐gineeringprojects, includingsetting realisticgoals,es‐tablishing projecttimelines,and managing resources effectively. Monitorprogressand ensure timely deliv‐eryofhigh-qualitysolutions.Workclosely with cross‐functional teams, includingproduct management,de‐sign,and operations,toensureseamlessintegration andalignmentofengineeringeffortswithoverall com‐pany objectives.Implement andenforce rigoroustest‐ingand qualitycontrol processestodeliver reliable, scalable,and secure software solutions. Identify op‐portunitiesforsystemoptimization,scalabilityim‐provements,and performanceenhancements to sup‐port RentCheck’sgrowthand user demands. Must have aBachelor'sDegreeincomputerengineering, com‐puterscience or relatedfield and96-months of experi‐ence in computer engineering, software engineering, or similaroccupation.Musthaveexperienceworking with:Node.js,React,React Native,AWS,GoogleCloud Platform,and PostgreSQL No travel required;remotework permitted. ContactThomasTravis, Head of People Operations, 1582 MagazineStreet,New Orleans, LA 70130; Ph:(706) 766-0104; Email: tst@getrentcheck.com Must referencejob 21824.2.1.

InfrastructureEngineer (Multiple): Lead theinstalla‐tion, maintenance, upgrading, &configurationofIT infrastructure. Reqs:Bach.orhigherinDigitalSci‐ences or related. 5yrs’exp. w/ scriptinglanguages (Javascript, Python, Powershell) &version control (Git, SVN).Mustbeavail to provide 24/7on-call sup‐port, as scheduled.May work remotely fromany loca‐tion in theU.S.MailresumetoGeneanMathieu:Tu‐lane University,6823 St.Charles Ave.,300 Gibson Hall,NewOrleans,LA70118

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ARTS +ENTERTAINMENT

Spincontrol

‘VaudevilleRevival’bringsfootjuggling,escape acts,burlesqueandmoretoJoyTheater

FOOTJUGGLINGISANOLDCHINESEAND

RUSSIANcircustrick.It’snotverycommonintheU.S.

Ethiopian-bornperformerHelen WonjilalearnedfootjugglinginChina, ataschooloutsideofBeijing.Shecalls ittheresultof“ahappyaccident,”and inrecentmonthsshe’sperformedat NBAandhockeyhalftimeshowsand elsewhere.InlateMay,she’llbeon “America’sGotTalent.”

Butfirst,she’llbringfootjuggling andothercircustricksto“Vaudeville Revival”atTheJoyTheateronSunday, May26.ProducedbyNewOrleans’ LadyBEAST,theshowfeatures modernizedcircusandvaudevilleacts, burlesqueperformersandmore.

WonjilagrewupinAddisAbaba,the capitalofEthiopia.Shewasachampion gymnastwhoexcelledonthefloor exercisesandbalancebeamandwasa memberofthecountry’snationalteam Inwhatseemedlikeastrokeofgood fortune,sheandseveralothergymnasts wereofferedscholarshipstostudyin China,andtheywent.

“Therewasamisunderstanding,” Wonjilasays.“Itwasacircusschool, notagymnasticsschool.Ethiopiasent thebestgymnaststheyhad.Wegot thereandwedidn’tspeakChinese, andtheydidn’tspeakAmharic.Sowe startedtraining.”

Becauseofherlonglegs,Wonjila waschosentostudyfootjuggling.She learnedtojuggletables,largepotsand otherthingswhilelyingonherback Shealsomasteredothertricks,likehat jugglingandspinningplates.

Noothercountrysentskilledgymnaststotheschool,sotheEthiopians hadabigadvantage.

“Webecamethebeststudents, sotheygaveusanotheryearandwe traveledaroundChinaperforming,” Wonjilasays.

WhentheyreturnedtoEthiopia, theyweremetwithflowersfromthe Ethiopiangymnasticfederationatthe airport,Wonjilasays.Itwantedthemto competeattheAll-AfricaGames,but theyhadn’tdonegymnasticstrainingin twoyears.

SomeofthemreturnedtoChina,but WonjilawenttoGermanytocontinue hercircuscareer.Eventually,she workedintheMiddleEastandTurkey, beforebeinghired—alongwithsome oftheotherformerEthiopiangymnasts —toworkatasafariparkinSanDiego, whereshenowlives

Wonjilafeels fortunateaboutthe transitionoutof gymnastics,which haslimitsasacompetitivecareer.

“Gettingoutofit thiswayisthebest thingIcanimagine,” shesays.

byWillCoviello

Wonjilawaslater hiredbyLadyBEAST totourwiththe VenardosCircus Shefinishedthat contractinJanuary. Nowshe’scomingto NewOrleansforthe firsttimetoperform She’lldoher majoract,spinning atablewithherfeet andtossingitend overend,aswellas jugglingaJapanese drumthatshepaints tolooklikeanorangeorwatermelon slice.She’llalsodebutanewactshe’s beenworkingon,spinningcarpetswhile suspendedintheair.

LadyBEASThasmasteredmanyclassiccircustricks,suchasbottlewalking, aswellasclowningandescapetricks. WhiletouringwiththeVenardosCircus, shedidachairbalancingactandalso handledcastingforthecircus

Tocreate“VaudevilleRevival,” LadyBEASTenlistedperformersincludingKittenN’Lou,JeezLoueez,Angie Z,AriaDelanocheandGigiMarx.Many ofthemareburlesqueperformers,but onlyJeezLoueezisdoingatraditional burlesqueactintheshow.She’llalsodo atap-dancingact,comedicallystyledas acompetition,withKittenN’Lou. AriaDelanochewilldoanaerialact onaspeciallyconstructedchandelier.It willincorporateburlesqueandcomedic elementsaswell.Severaloftheperformersaredoinghybridactsthatbuild ontheirestablishedtalents.

Thoughmuchofherworkhasbeen incircus-styleshows,LadyBEASTis interestedinoldvaudevilleaswell. Vaudevilleshowshadvarietyentertainmentfromsingers,dancers,jugglers, ventriloquists,actorsdoingcomedy bitsandmore.SeveralNewOrleans theaterswerebigvenuesforvaudeville shows,includingtheOrpheumand Happylandtheaters.Famouslocalperformers,liketheexoticdancingsisters

BigFreedia

BigFreediaheadlinesaMemorial Dayweekendshowpackedwithlocal favorites.Alsoonthebillaresinger Anjelika“Jelly”Joseph,Louisiana rootspopbandSweetCrude,and SaxKixAve,theduoofrapperAlfred BanksandAlbertAllenback.At7p.m. Sunday,May26,atToulouseTheatre Tickets$40viatoulousetheatre.com.

MazeFeat.FrankieBeverly Aftermorethan50yearsandnine goldrecords—includingthe1981 album“LiveinNewOrleans”—singer andMazefrontmanFrankieBeverly isretiringafterafarewelltour.Maze andBeverlyhavebeenfavoritesin NewOrleansforyears,andtheR&B andfunkbandhaveheadlinedJazz Fest’sCongoSquareStagenumerous times.Afterthefarewelltour,Mazewill continuewithvocalistTonyLindsay. MazeFeaturingBeverlycomesthrough NewOrleansonelasttimeat7p.m. Saturday,May25,attheSmoothieKing Center.Availableticketsstartat$194 viasmoothiekingcenter.com.

NitaandZita,performedintheaters.

Whilevaudevillehadbeenpopularfor fivedecades,movieseventuallyovertooktheirpopularitybeginninginthe 1920s.Manyearlyfilmstars,likeCharlie ChaplinandMarleneDietrich,gottheir startonvaudevillestages.

For“VaudevilleRevival,”LadyBEAST hasintegratedtheperformersintoeach other’sacts,ratherthanpresenting everyoneasasoloist.GigiMarxisa burlesquedancerbutwillassistother performersonstage,includingWonjila.

LadyBEASTalsowilldoanescape act.Sheisfamousforescapingfroma straitjacketwhilehangingfromahotair balloonatBurningMan.She’lldoasimilarhangingescapeacthanginginside theJoyTheater.

Theshowalsohascomedy. LadyBEASTisrevivingthegianthook. Usedtopullbackcurtains,thehooks alsowereusedasafunnywaytoget abadoroverlylongactoffstage. LadyBEASTdoesn’tanticipateanyone needingtogetyanked,butshe’senjoyingthetrope.

“We’rewritingitintotheshow,” shesays.

“VaudevilleRevival”isat8p.m Sunday,May26.Tickets$40-$75 viathejoytheater.com

MaryGauthier

MaryGauthierwasanaccomplished chefinBostonbeforebecomingsober andfocusingonhermusicalcareer,and herfirstalbum,“DixieKitchen,”bore thenameofherCajun-inspiredrestaurant.TheNewOrleansnativehas writtensongsaboutbeingadopted, searchingforherbirthmother,being queer(“DragQueensinLimousines” isafuncountrytune),dealingwith addictionandmore.HerGrammy nominated2018album“Riflesand RosaryBeads,”wasco-written withmilitaryveterans.Thefolkand Americanaguitaristandsingerisnow basedoutofNashville.Sheperforms at8p.m.Friday,May24,atChickie WahWah.Tickets$30inadvancevia chickiewahwah.com,or$37.50(plus fees)atthedoor

HelenWonjilajugglesa tablewithherfeet PHOTOPROVIDEDBYLADYBEAST

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Funnyhowthe“smallgovernment”conservativesarealwaystrynagetgovernmentupineverybodyelse’sbusiness

THUMBS UP/ THUMBS DOWN

AuthorMauriceRuffinand visualartistMaconReedare bothrepresentingLouisianain SouthArts’SouthernPrizeand StateFellowshipsprogram.The twoNewOrleans-basedartists willeachreceivea$5,000cash prizeandparticipateinupcoming eventsorganizedbySouthArts. Theorganizationthisyearchose aliteraryartistandavisualartist fromeachofthenineSouthern statescoveredinitsmission.

Rep.DodieHorton,R-Haughton,broughtforththebillthat wouldmakeitillegalforteacherstodiscusstheir“sexual orientationorgenderidentity”inK-12publicschools.

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LouisianaSenatecommittee unanimouslyadvancestwo measurestargetingLGBTQstudents

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Orleanshavejoinedforcestoprovidetechnologyaccesstoyouth, whichisthefocusofCompudopt’s mission.Theyhavegiven200 laptopstotheZuluFoundation, whichwilldistributethemto NewOrleanskids.Theprojectis designedtohelpclosethedigital equitygap—thelackofinternet accessamongunder-served communities.Closetoone-third ofNewOrleanshouseholdsdonot havereliablehomeinternet.

THELOUISIANASENATEEDUCATION COMMITTEEMAY15ADVANCED withoutobjectionfromlawmakers twoanti-LGBTQbills,targeting whatnamesandpronounsteachers cancallstudentsanddiscussionsin schoolsaboutgenderidentityand sexualorientation.

Themovescameafterthecommitteeheardtestimonyfromseveral membersoftheLGBTQcommunity andeducatorsagainstbothbills

object.Thebillmakesexemptionsfor nicknamesthatare“derivatives”of someone’slegalname

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TheLouisianaLegislaturehas passedabillrestrictinghowdata gatheredbycommunityairquality monitoringgroupsnearrefineries andchemicalplantscanbeused. Communityairmonitorsand theEnvironmentalProtection Agencyfearthiswillleadtothe statediscardingcredibleevidence ofpollutionviolations.Thebill wasbackedbythepetrochemical industry.ItnowawaitsGov.Jeff Landry’ssignature.

“Idon’tknowhowy’allcontinue tohearthingsfromusaboutourpain andourtraumaandjuststillpass bills,”saidPeytonRoseMichelle, executivedirectorofLouisianaTrans Advocates,whosaidshewasbullied inLouisianaschoolsstartinginfirst grade.“Idon’tknowhowy’allsit throughthesethingsandyoudon’t breakdown.”

HouseBill121byRep.Raymond Crews,aBossierCityRepublican, wouldmakeitmuchharderfor LGBTQstudentstogobytheirchosennamesandpronounsinschools

Underthebill,LGBTQstudents wouldonlybeabletogobydifferent namesandpronounsatschoolifboth theirparentsandteachersagree toit.Parentswouldhavetogive permission,andteacherscouldstill

Schoolsalsowouldn’tbeableto disciplineemployeesorstudents fordeadnamingormisgendering someone,orcallingthembyaname orpronounstheynolongergoby, eventhoughstudieshaveshownthat callingLGBTQstudentsbytheirchosennameandpronounsdecreases theirlikelihoodofsuicide,depression andanxiety

“Callingachildbythenamethey chooseisnomorethreateningtoanyonethancallingakidbyanickname, exceptfortransgenderstudentsit meanssomuchmore,”saidJamie Segura,alesbianresidentofSt. TammanyParish.

MelissaFlournoy,boardchairof 10,000WomenLouisianaanda memberoftheLGBTQcommunity, saidthebillwas“notaboutnames.”

“Thisbillreallyisaboutmeanness It’saboutaculturewar.It’sperformative,andit’sawasteoftime,” shesaid.

HouseBill122byRep.Dodie Horton,aHaughtonRepublican, wouldbanK-12schoolemployees andpresentersfromdiscussingtheir

Thatincludesanunannounced5-daytripto Nantucket,Massachusetts,followedbyaclimatechangesummitinMontrealandaconferenceinQatar,wherethemayorwasnot scheduledtospeakatormakeanypresentations.AsGambithaspreviouslyreported,it isunclearhowthesefar-flungtravelsbenefit thepublic,asthemayorandherstaffhave repeatedlydeclinedinterviews

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“personalsexualorientationorgenderidentity”duringclassorextracurricularactivities.

It’saversionofthe“Don’tSayGay” billotherstateshavepassed,followingFlorida’slead.

However,aMarchout-of-court settlementbetweenFloridaeducationofficialsandcivilrightsattorneys watereddownthestate’slaw.Under thatagreement,teachersandstudentscantalkaboutsexualorientationandgenderaslongasit’snotpart ofclassinstruction,andGay-Straight Alliancegroupswillstillbeallowed.

“Havingsexualizedpersonal discussionsbetweeneducators andstudentsinourclassroomsare notappropriate,andtheycanrob ourchildrenotherinnocencewhile imposingsuggestedinfluenceover theirdevelopingyoungminds,”said Horton,thoughshesaidshebelieved “99%ofeducators”inthestate werenotdoingthis

Hortonclaimedthatsheknewof twoLouisianaeducatorsactingina wayshebelievedwouldviolatethe bill,thoughshedidnotsayhow.

Atleastoneappearstobea transgendernon-binaryteacher whopostedonFacebookthattheir studentswereconfusedandasking questionsabouttheirappearance Theysaidtheywereignoringand redirectingquestionsbecausethey weren’t“allowedtotellkidsI’mtrans ornon-binaryorI’mnotagirl.”

“I’mmostlyjustenjoyingallthe confusionabout‘what’Iam,”the teacherwrote,alinethatwastaken outofcontextandusedasfodderfor FoxNewsandotheranti-transoutlets andactivistsin2022.

intotheseweeds,westretchitsofar asifyoucouldn’tteachanything,and Ijustdon’tseethat,”hesaid.

MJHebert,atransgenderhigh schoolsocialworker,agreedwith Newsom,callingthelanguageinthe bill“insidiousandharmful.”

“Weallhadtobeintheclosetwhen wewerekids,”Hebertsaid.“you’re tellingus,‘Goback.you’renotwelcomehere.’”

Sen.ValarieHodges,aDenham SpringsRepublican,repliedbyaskingHebertwhatschooltheyworked at.Whentheydeclinedtosay, HodgesthenaskedHebertifthey discussedtheirsexualorientation withstudents.

“I’mnotallowedtotellyouwhatI discusswithastudent,”Hebertsaid “Thatwouldbebreakingethicsand confidentiality.”

Lastyearlegislatorspassed versionsofbothbills,butthey neverbecamelawbecausethenGov.JohnBelEdwards,aDemocrat, vetoedthem

Meanwhile,currentRepublican Gov.JeffLandryhasactivelyfought againstLGBTQrightsthroughouthis politicalcareer.

Asattorneygeneral,hesignedonto aletteropposingaBidenadministrationrulerequiringstatefostercare agenciestoprotectLGBTQyouthin theircarefromdiscriminationand suedtorevokeEdwards’executive orderoutlawinganti-LGBTQworkplacediscrimination.AsaU.S.representative,hecalledontheUniversity ofLouisianaatLafayettetostop offeringaminorinLGBTQstudies

Thebillswillnextgotothefull Senate.IftheSenatepassesthem, they’llneedtobesignedintolawby Landry —KayleePoche

Horton’sbillalsowouldoutlaw classroomdiscussionaboutsexual orientationorgender“inamanner thatdeviatesfromstatecontent standardsorcurriculadeveloped orapprovedbythepublicschool governingauthority.”

JacobNewsom,apublicschool teacherinAscensionParish,said heworriedaboutwhatwould beconsidered“deviating”from suchstandards

“It’s,inmyopinion,purposely vaguetocreateachillingeffectin theclassroominwhichtheteacheris uncertainofwhatisandisnotacceptable,”hesaid.“Ijustthinkthisbillis goingtoopenuptheschoolsystems tofrivolouslawsuits,especiallyfrom astroturfgroupsthatarehereto enforcetheirownagenda.”

Sen.RickEdmonds,aBatonRouge Republicanandchairmanofthe committee,disagreed.“Whenweget

LouisianaHouse Committeemoves aheadwithbanon THCdrinks,gummies

THELOUISIANAHOUSEADMINISTRATIONOFCRIMINALJUSTICE lastweekpassed7-5abillthatwould banconsumablehempproductsin thestate,includingpopularTHC seltzersandgummies

Sen.ThomasPressly,aShreveport RepublicanwhoauthoredSenate Bill237,said“Wecorrectedawrong withbathsalts. Iputthisinthe samecategory.”

Thebillwouldchangethecurrent .3%THCallowedinconsumable hempproductstononeatall,which wouldwipeoutthelegalconsumable

hempindustryinLouisiana BusinessescouldstillsellCBDisolate products,butJoeGerrity,CEOof CrescentCanna,estimatedthat thoseproductscurrentlymakeup lessthan5%oftheoverallhemp marketinthestate

“Consumershavetherightto choosewhattheyconsume,”Gerrity said.“yourjobisnottokillanindustry, buttofurthergrowandregulateand ensurethesafetyofthoseproducts.”

ChairDebbieVillio,aKenner Republican,limitedtestimonyonthe billtofivepeopleinsupportandfive inopposition.Still,withmembers questioningpeopletestifyingonthe bill,thecommitteespentabouttwo hoursonthebill.

Thosespeakinginsupportofthe billincludedGeneMillsoftheconservativeLouisianaFamilyForum, whosaidhisorganization’s“vision istobuildaLouisianawhereGodis honored,lifeisrespected,families flourishandlibertyreigns.”

Ontheotherside,hemp-related businessownerssaidthebanwould bedevastatingtotheirbusinesses, includingGerrity,LouisianaHemp ExtractorsPresidentPageMelancon, LouisianaHarvestCompanymanager JustinMcClainandUrbanSouth BreweryCEOJacobLandry.

“Toban[consumablehemp]productswouldcausethelossofhundreds,ifnotthousandsofjobs,close hundredsofsmallbusinessesand cripplethedesireofentrepreneurs

Hemp-derivedcannabis productsthatcontain Delta-9THCandCBD.

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likemyselftocontinuestartingbusinessesinthisstate,”Gerritysaid Melancontoldthecommitteehe wouldhavetofirehisemployeesif thebanweretobecomelaw.

“Ourcustomersareschoolteachers,they’regrandmothers,they’re peoplewhowanttostopconsuming alcohol,”hesaid.“Theywantsomethingelsetorelaxattheendofahard dayteachingkids,theywantsomethingthatwillallowthemtogetoff theirsleepingmedication,something thatismorenaturalandhasamore naturalfeeling.”

Rep.VincentCox,aGretna Republican,offeredanamendment toexemptTHCseltzersfromtheban. Itnarrowlyfailed5-6.

Rep.AlonzoKnox,aNewOrleans Democrat,saidthathesharedsome concernsabouttheproductspotentiallybeingmarketedtochildren, thoughretailersarerequiredtocheck IDsofanyonepurchasingtheproducts.Buthesaidhefavoredincreased regulationtoaddressanyissues.

Anotherbill,HouseBill952by Rep.DustinMiller,anOpelousas Democrat,aimstokeepsuchproductslegalbutincreaseregulationof them,includinglimitingbeverages tooneservingpercontainer.That billisawaitingdiscussioninthe SenateAgriculturecommittee —KayleePoche

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COMMENTARY

WHILENEWORLEANS

MAYORLATOYA

CANTRELLHASBEEN

ENJOYINGherlatest taxpayer-fundedworld tour,Gov.JeffLandry gotbusytakingthereins ofthemostimportant eventinthecity’sneartermfuture:theNFL SuperBowlnextFeb. 9.That’slessthannine monthsaway.

OnMay15,Landry tappedGreaterNew OrleansInc.CEO MichaelHechttooversee(fromthestate’s perspective)preparationsforSuperBowl LIX,whichwillbeplayed inthestate-owned CaesarsSuperdome LandryisexpectedtomakeHecht’s appointmentofficialonJune5

AccordingtoTheTimes-Picayune, LandrychargedHechtwithensuring thatkeylocalchallengesareaddressed promptly,includingroadandstreetlightrepairsandmeetingtheneedsof thecity’sunhousedpopulation.That soundslikealotofpublicresponsibility forsomeoneworkingexclusivelyinthe privatesector.

Hechthasbeenactivelyinvolved inthecity’spreparationsaspartofa groupofpublicandprivatesectorleadersworkingwiththecityinadvanceof theSuperBowl.Hisleadershipinthe city’sbusinesscommunitymakeshim anexcellentchoiceforplayingakey roleinhelpingthecityandthestate meettheirrespectiveresponsibilities.

Landry’sappointmentdoesnot, however,giveHechtauthorityto supersedethemayorandotherelected officialswhenitcomestodirectingcity workersandcontractorsormaking publicpolicy.Itcertainlydoesn’t amounttoLandryappointingHecht mayor,assomehavesuggested.

Wesaythiswithnodisrespect towardHecht,eitherintermsofhis experienceorhiscommitmenttothe bestinterestsofthecity.Infact,the cityandstatewouldbefoolishtonot involvehimatahighlevel.

We’reconfidentthatHechtseeshis roleasatrustedintermediarybetween thecityandthestate—asothers fromtheprivatesectorhavedonein

advanceofpreviousSuperBowls.We areremindedofthepivotalroleplayed decadesagobythelateDr.MervTrail, aphysicianwhodoubledaspointman forsomeofthebiggestsportingevents everstagedinNewOrleans,including SuperBowlsandtheOlympicTrials.

SuperBowlshavechangedalot sinceTrail’sheyday,butonething hasn’tchanged:pullingoffanevent thisbigrequireseveryoneinvolved stayingonthesamepage.Now,as then,ittakessomeonewhohasthe respectandtrustofallstakeholders toserveasbothacheerleaderandan unofficialtaskmaster

Attheendoftheday,alllevelsof government—andmajorpartsof theprivatesector—mustwork togetherseamlesslytomakeSuper BowlLIXasuccess

It’sbeyondunfortunatethat Cantrellhasmissednoopportunity inrecentmonthstoleavetownat taxpayers’expense.Shespenttens ofthousandsofdollarsinFebruary attendingSuperBowlLVIIIinLas Vegas,ostensiblyto“learn”from Vegasofficials’experience.

TheonlythingCantrellseemsto havelearnedishowtokeepgaming citytaxpayers.

WewishHechtthebestofluck inhisnewrole.HeandNewOrleans willneedit

Senate’sindependent streakaneededguardrail

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LEGISLATIVEPRIORITIES

HAVEHITMAJORSNAGS withjusttwoweeksleft inthecurrentannual session,whichissetto endJune3

Inhisopening-day addresstolawmakersonMarch11,the governoridentified threeinitiativesas histoppriorities:a “limited”constitutional convention;adoption of“educationalsavings accounts”orESAs;and insurancereforms.

Sincethen,Landry hasalsoadvocatedfor weakening(criticssay it’smorelikeeviscerating)Louisiana’sPublic RecordsLawandgivingthegovernor absolute—andimmediate—control overalmostallstateboardsandcommissions,includinghighereducation governingboards

Sofar,theonlypartofLandry’s agendatopassisaportionofInsurance CommissionerTimTemple’spackage ofinsurancechanges.Severalbillsin thatpackagewereweakenedorkilled afterlobbyingbytriallawyers,with Landry’stacitapproval.

Landryranasapro-business conservative,buthereceivedmassive financialbackingfromtriallawyers

Asthesession’sclockwindsdown,the restofLandry’sagendahasstalledin theSenate,whosemembersaremostly legislativeveteranswhowerepartofthe House’spushforindependencefrom Gov.JohnBelEdwardseightyearsago. Theytakethatindependenceseriously, toLandry’schagrin.

Forexample,senatorshaveputthe brakesonLandry’sESAproposal, fearingitwouldhurtpublicschools andpokeagiganticholeinthestate budget.HouseBill745,byRep.Julie Emerson,R-Carencro,wouldallow parentstousestatepubliceducation fundstopayforprivateschooland othereducationexpenses.Manystates thathaveESAprogramshaveseen costsskyrocketwithintwoorthree years.Emerson’sbillremainsstuckin theSenateEducationCommittee

StateSen.RickEdmonds,R-Baton Rouge,hasanalternativeESAbillon theSenatefloor,butESApuristshave condemneditasamere“study.”

SenatePresidentCameronHenry, R-Metairie,hasworkedbehindthe scenestopromotemiddleground, whichisnoteasy.Landry,meanwhile, hasmountedamediablitzandaseries oftownhallmeetingstoutingESAs.

ESAsandLandry’s“ConCon” initiativeareshapingupashisbiggest challengesinthesession’sfinalweeks.

SenatorshavebottledupHouseBill 800,whichoutlinesLandry’sconstitutionalconventionproposal.Many senatorsexpressedskepticismabout ConConfromtheget-gobecause Landryhasrefusedtorevealanyspecificsregardinghisplan—andbecause thegovernorwantstorushitthrough inamatterofweekstogetitonthe Novemberballot.Senators’initialconcernsremainunaddressed,saidHenry, addingthat“time’srunningtight.”

Meanwhile,senatorshavekilled orsidelinedallmeasurestoweaken thePublicRecordsLaw,andthey havewatereddownapower-grabbill givingLandrytotalandimmediate controloveralmostallstateboards andcommissions.

Henryhasdrawnwidespreadpraise forstandingasabulwarkagainstthe governor’sbridge-too-farproposals. Hehasdonesoknowingthathespeaks formostofhiscolleagues.

Citizensshouldbegratefulforthe Senate’sindependentstreak,and Landrywouldbewisetoseeitasa necessaryguardrail,notanaffront.

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HeyBlake, Asyou’releaving ArmstrongInternationalAirport,a signonthenew interstateflyoverramp saysit’stheHenryA. SmithJr.Memorial Road.Whowashe?

Dearreader, HENRYA.SMITHJR.WASAST. CHARLESPARISHBUSINESSand civicleaderandphilanthropist.For26years,heservedas theparish’srepresentativeon theNewOrleansAviationBoard,which overseestheoperationsoftheLouis ArmstrongNewOrleansInternational Airport.Atthetimeofhisdeathin 2011,Smithwasthelongest-serving memberoftheboard,whichhasone memberappointedbytheSt.Charles ParishCouncil.

lawmakersdesignatedtheroadways inSmith’shonor.Theywereofficially dedicatedandopenedlastOctober.

Smithownedseveralbusinesses, includingtheMagnoliaCompaniesof Louisiana,aSt.Rose-basedconglomerateinvolvedinmarinedredging,construction,housing,disasterrecoveryand otherfields.Thecompanyisrunbyhis relatives,includingsonGaryL.Smith, whoreplacedhisfatherontheAviation BoardwhentheelderSmithdied.

AstheflyoverrampsfromthenewairportterminaltoInterstate10overLoyola Drivewerebeingconstructed,state

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InanarticleintheSt.CharlesHerald Guide,Smith’sgrandson,formerstate Sen.GarySmithJr.,saidthehonorwas fitting,givenhisgrandfather’slong servicetotheairport.

“HewasalifelongresidentofSt. CharlesParishandhewassoproud tobefromthisregion,”Smithsaid. “Attheprevious(airport)facility,he workedhardtomakesurepeople’s experiencewiththeairportwaspositive.Ithinkhe’dbeprettyproudofthe fact,justasweare,thatthisnewflyoverthat’sgoingtoreallyimprove trafficconditionsattheairportwould benamedinhishonor.”

HEWASBORNVERNISMCGLINNINPEKIN,ILLINOIS100yearsagothisweek.New OrleaniansknowhimbetterasWayneMack,thelegendarybroadcasterwhospent nearly35yearsonlocalradioandtelevision.

BornMay22,1924,Mackwas22andjustbackfromserviceinWorldWarIIwhen hepursuedabroadcastingcareer,enteringtheColumbiaSchoolofBroadcastingin Chicago.Hegraduatedin1947andwoundupworkingfor14stationsinsixstates overa46-yearspan

HecametoNewOrleansforajobatWDSU-TVin1958.HeportrayedTheGreat MacNutt,aneccentricmoviedirectorcharacterwhointroducedThreeStooges shortsonhisafternoonchildren’sshow.Healsobecameco-hostofthestation’s popular“Midday”showandworkedfor15yearsasWDSUsportsdirector.

“Whetherassportscaster,kidvidcharacterortalk-showco-host,Mackalways leftyousmiling,”TheTimes-Picayunerecalledin1998.

AfterleavingWDSU,MackmovedtoWGSO-AMwhereheisfondlyremembered astheplay-by-playannounceronradiobroadcastsforTulanefootball(alongside BruceMiller)andNewOrleansSaints,workingwithDickButkus,ArchieManning andDannyAbramowicz

Mack’switandhumorhelpedpullfansthroughmiserableperformancesbyboth teams.Ontherareoccasionswhenfanswouldcelebrateavictory,he’dproclaim, “They’llbedancingonthetablestonightatPatO’Brien’s!”Macklaterwrotethe definitivehistoryoftheNFLteam’searlyyears,“TheSagaoftheSaints.” Mackdiedin1993.ThatsameyearhewasinductedintotheNewOrleans BroadcastingHallofFame,receivedalifetimeachievementawardfromthePress ClubofNewOrleansandtheNewOrleansSaintsHallofFamehonoredhimwithits JoeGemelliFleurdeLisAward.

HenryA.Smith FILE PHOTOBYMICHAEL DEMOCKER

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ThecevichecriolloatTito’sCeviche&PiscohasGulffish, lechedetigre,ajilimo,sweetpotatoandchoclo.

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BY ANDREA BLUMENSTEIN, JAKE CLAPP, SOFIAMONGILLO, LIAM PIERCE ANDKAYLEEPOCHE

ASCRAWFISHSEASONCOMESTOANENDinJuneandoutdoordiningstarts todemandindustrial-strengthfans,springmenusinNewOrleanswillgiveway tosummeroptions.AndNewOrleanianscanenjoylighterdishes,colderdrinks, snowballsandmore.

Ofcourse,it’sneverhardtofindwhatyou’recravinginNewOrleans—evenif it’sapipinghotbowlofgumbo.

Gambit’sSummerDiningIssueincludesallkindsofplaces,fromlocalinstitutionsservingNewOrleansclassicstonewrestaurantsandfoodtrucksmixing thingsup.Inthiseditionreaderswillalsofindahighlightonvegetarianandvegan fare,Mediterraneandishesandsushithatwon’tweighyoudowntoomuchinthe summerheat.

Thefollowingpagesincludemorethan150restaurantsinNewOrleans, JeffersonandSt.BernardparishesandtheNorthshore,listedalphabeticallyand includinginformationaboutthemenu,hoursofoperationandserviceoptions, likedelivery.

Enjoy!Andremembertotipgenerously.

2PhatVegans

3613GeneralMeyerAve.,(504) 239-7801;Instagram, @2phatvegansnola

Theall-veganrestaurantserves versionsofNewOrleansclassics andsoulfood.Popularmenu itemsincludethejerkchicken wrap,whichcomeswithvegan mozzarella,onions,freshpeppers, cucumbers,carrotsandranch,and thehotsausagepo-boymadewith Impossiblesausageandserved dressedonFrenchbread.No reservations.Deliveryavailable; phoneorderspreferred.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

1000Figs

3141PoncedeLeonSt.,(504)3010848;1000figs.com

TheMiddleEasternmenufocuses onfalafelandspicedchickendishes aswellassmallplateslikehummus, babaghanoushandwhippedfeta Thefalafelplattercomeswith hummus,kaleandcabbagesalad, tahini,zhoug,toumandbread.No reservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat.$$

AbitaBrewPub

72011HollySt.,Abita Springs,(985)892-5837; abitabrewpub.com

AbitaBrewing’spubservesburgers andsandwiches,salads,pasta dishesandcreativeLouisiana-style entrees.Amarinatedportobello mushroomisdressedwithalfalfa sprouts,avocado,tomatoandfeta cheeseonawheatbunandserved withaCaesarsalad.Therealsoare pub-exclusivebeersontap.No reservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.LunchTue.-Sun, dinnerTue.-Sat $$

Acropolis

3841VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)888-9046; acropoliscuisine.com

Thefamily-ownedrestaurant specializesinGreekandMediterraneancuisine,includingplatters, pitawraps,kebabsandmore Grilledkebaboptionsinclude chicken,shrimp,pork,lamb,vegetablesoracomboandcomeserved withhouseCaesarsalad,pitabread andachoiceofside,likericepilaf, pastaorfries.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunchdaily, dinnerMon.-Sat $$

AngeloBrocato

214N.CarrolltonAve.,(504)4861465;angelobrocatoicecream.com

ThepopularMid-Citygelato shopalsohaspastries,cannoli, Italianbiscotti,figorseedcookies, espressodrinksandmore.Housemadegelatoflavorsrotate,but somestaplesincludepraline,tiramisu,coffee,strawberryandvanillabean.There’salsoItalianicein lemon,raspberry,strawberryand seasonalflavors.Noreservations. LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun.$

Annunciation

1016AnnunciationSt.,(504)5680245;annunciationrestaurant.com

ThemenuofcontemporaryCreole andSoutherndishesincludes herb-roastedchickenservedwith linguineandmarinaraandsmall plates,likefriedeggplantwith bearnaiseandpowderedsugar. Grilledlambchopscomewithgarlic mashedpotatoes,greenbeansand house-madesauce.Reservations recommended.Dinnerdaily.$$$

Antoine’sRestaurant

713St.LouisSt.,(504)581-4422; antoines.com

NewOrleans’oldestrestaurant servesFrench-Creoledishesina fine-diningsetting.ChickenRochambeauisherb-roastedchicken breastanddrumetteservedwith shavedsmokedham,onionrice, pineappleconfitandRochambeau sauceandbearnaise.Therestaurantalsohasatwo-courselunch specialduringtheweek.Reservationsrecommended.LunchMon., Thu.-Fri.,dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

BSpotNOLA

3150CalhounSt.,(504)354-1447; bspotnola.com

TheCarrolltonneighborhood restaurantservesburgers,salads, appetizerdipsandmore,and brunchisavailableallday.The menuincludesachickensandwich withafriedthigh,honey-Tabasco sauce,tomatoesandpickles.No reservations.Deliveryavailable. BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun.$$ BaronessonBaronne 339BaronneSt.,(504)522-8664; baronessnola.com

Thecraftcocktailloungehasa foodmenuwithshareableplates, pizza,flatbreads,aburgerand wraps.ThepizzadeSophiaisa piewithredsauce,mozzarella, redbellpeppersandfreshbasil. Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.LunchMon.-Fri.,dinner

Wed.-Sun.,late-nightFri.Sat.$$

Barracuda

446PelicanSt.,(504) 776-7268;3984TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)266-2961; eatbarracuda.com

Thetacojoint’smenu includeschicken,pork,beef, mushroom,friedcatfishand broccolioptionsalongwith chipsanddips,margaritas andafewotherhousecocktails.Chickentacoscomeon flourtortillaswithguajillochile adobo,cilantro,onionand sideofgreensalsa.Grilled mushroomtacosalsoare servedonflourtortillaswith cilantro,onionandspicysalsa macha No reservations Outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$

Bear’sPoboys

atGennaro’s

3206MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)833-9226; bearspoboys.com

Bear’shaspo-boyoptions likeroastbeef,friedshrimp, hotsausageandgrilledham aswellasburgers,wings andloadedfries.TheNola burgerincludesa10-ounce patty,roastbeefdebris andSwisscheeseonabun, dressedwithmayo,lettuce, tomatoandpickles.No reservations Deliveryavailable Lunchdaily,dinner Mon.-Sat $$

BearcatBaked

726JuliaSt.,(504)5134994;bearcatbaked.com BearcatCafe’sbakeryin

theWarehouseDistricthas croissants,monkeybread, quiche,creativeDanishes, sausagerolls,sourdough andciabattabreadloaves, specialtycoffeeandmore. Therealsoisamenuof breakfastandlunchsandwiches,wrapsandsalads

Theveganbiscuitsandwich ismadewithJustEggwith veganversionsofsmoked provolone,sausageandred pepperaiolionhouse-made biscuit.Noreservations BreakfastandlunchTue.Sun $

Besame 110S.RampartSt., (504)308-0880; besame-nola.com

ExecutivechefNanyo Dominguez’smenuuses GulfseafoodforLatinand Caribbeandishes,likeceviche,tapasandlargeplates Sauteedjerkshrimpis servedoveraplantaincake withonionsandpeppers. Thebarhasaselectionof SouthandLatinAmerican wines,mezcalandbrandies likepisco.Reservations recommended.LunchThu.Mon.,dinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSat.-Sun.$$

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ThesushibistrointheLower Gardendistricthasaunique menuwithrarefishfrom aroundtheglobe.Recent menushaveincluded

Japanesewagyutopped withfoiegrasandshaved truffle,aswellasSpanish otorowithJapaneseuni, whitesturgeoncaviarand Hanwasabi Reservations recommended.LunchFri., dinnerWed.-Sun $$

TheBlueCrabRestaurant&OysterBar

118HarborViewCourt, Slidell,(985)315-7001, thebluecrabnorthshore. com;7900Lakeshore Drive,(504)284-2898, thebluecrabnola.com

TheBlueCrabservesraw andchar-grilledoysters, gumbo,saladsandfried, boiledandgrilledseafood optionsonplatterstopoboys Broiledorfriedflounderisstuffedwithcrabmeat andcomeswithachoice ofsideslikejalapenohush puppiesorbakedmacand cheese Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable. Slidell:Lunchanddinner Wed.-Sun.,brunchSat.Sun.;NewOrleans:Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun.$$ Botanicals

2401St ClaudeAve., (504)251-6603; botanicalsnola.com

Theplant-basedshopin Marignyservessmoothies andsmoothiebowls,juices anddisheslikeveganBelgianwaffles,avocadotoast andachickpeasaladsandwich DatFiyaPitayabowlis madewithpitaya,banana, pineapple,almondmilk

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andseamoss Multi-grain toastistoppedwithalmond butter,strawberries,blueberries,coconutflakesand agave.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Breakfast andlunchMon.-Sat. $$ BreadsonOak 222CarondeletSt.,(504) 841-9432;8640OakSt., Suite1,(504)324-8271; breadsonoak.com Alongwithbakedgoods andpastries,BreadsonOak hasamenuofvegetarian-friendlybreakfast items,salads,quichesand sandwiches TheMuffanadaisthevegantakeona muffulettaandismadewith veganversionsofItalian ham,baconandprovolone, olivesalad,roastedtomatoesandgreensonasesame levainroll Noreservations Deliveryavailable.BreakfastandlunchMon.-Sun $$ Broussard’s 819ContiSt.,(504)5813866;broussards.com ThisFrenchQuarterspot servesaFrench-Creole menushowcasingLouisiana ingredients.Blackened yellowfintunaisserved withshallotmustardsauce, sweetandsourpeppers androastedgarlicmashed potatoes Reservations recommended.Dinner

Mon.,Thu.-Sat.,brunch Fri.-Sun $$$

Budsi’sAuthenticThai 1760N.RampartSt.,(504) 381-4636;budsisthai.com ChefBudsaba“Budsi”MasondrawsfromclassicThai recipesandspecialtiesfrom thecountry’sIsanregion atherMarignyrestaurant Padseeewisanoodledish withachoiceofchicken, beef,crispypork,shrimp ortofustir-friedinasweet andsavorysaucewithThai kaleandegg.Noreservations.Outdoorseating available Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $$ Byblos 1000S.ClearviewParkway, Harahan,(504)766-9785; 1501MetairieRoad,Metairie, (504)834-9773;2020 VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)837-9777; byblosrestaurants.com ByblosservesMediterraneanandLebanesefare TheMediterraneanpasta featuressauteedshrimp, vegetablesandherbsin garlicandoliveoilserved overpastawithfetaandKalamataolives TheVeterans Boulevardlocationalsohas amarket Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable. ElmwoodandOldMetairie: lunchanddinnerdaily;

Veterans:lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$ CafePorche&Snowbar 1625BaronneSt., (504)481-2535; cafeporchesnowbar.com Therelaxedbrunchand lunchspotputsamodern twistonCreoledishes The GoodMorningSweetness isFrenchtoasttoppedwith fruitandpowderedsugar servedwithmaplesyrup andachoiceofmeatorfish Opendailyforcoffeeand pastries Fullmenuavailable FridaythroughSunday Reservationsaccepted.Deliveryavailable.Breakfast daily,lunchFri.-Sun.$$ Carmo 527JuliaSt.,(504)8754132;cafecarmo.com TheWarehouseDistrict restaurantdrawsoninfluencesfromtheCaribbean, CentralandSouthAmerica, WestAfricaandothertropicalregions.House-smoked tunasaladisservedwith greens,cucumber,avocado, lettuceandtomato Reservationsacceptedfordinner BreakfastandlunchTue.Sat.,dinnerMon.-Sat $$ ChefRon’sGumboStop 2309N.CausewayBlvd., Metairie,(504)835-2022; gumbostop.com There’savarietyofgumbo

Yellowfintunacrudowithesplettecrunchmakesabright, lightplateatJolieintheWarehouseDistrict.

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TWISTED TEA HARD ICED TEA

Made from real brewedtea and natural lemonflavor, Twisted TeaOriginalis refreshing, smooth, and of course, alittle twisted. It’s aday drinker’s best friend and acatalyst to good times.

Style -MaltLiquor

ABV -5.0%

ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER

Juicy,ripe Louisiana strawberries, harvested at thepeak of the season, givethis crisp lager its flavorand aroma. AbitaStrawberry is made with pilsnerand wheat malts, Tradition hops, and the finest Louisiana-grownstrawberries resulting in alightgold lager with asubtle haze.

Style -Lager

ABV -4.2%

optionsonthemenualong withNewOrleansclassicslike shrimpCreoleandcrawfish etouffee,seafoodplatters,poboysandsalads BayouScampifeaturesshrimpsauteedin wine,garlicandtomatoesand servedwithJazzmenaromatic rice.Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat.$$

Cleo’s

117DecaturSt.,(504)7661853;940CanalSt.,(504) 522-4504;facebook.com/ cleosnola

TheMediterraneangrocery andlate-nightstapleserves dishessuchasshawarma, kebabs,saladsandmore The vegetarianplattercomeswith hummus,babaghanoush, tabbouleh,falafel,vegetarian grapeleavesandpitabread. Noreservations Delivery available.Breakfast,lunchand dinnerdaily;late-nightdailyat CanalStreetlocationonly.$$

CocoKoreanBBQ

2240MagazineSt.,(504)8215006;cocobbqnola.com

TheLowerGardenDistrict spotservesKoreanbarbecue andotherdishes Jaeyook isspicyporkshoulderand vegetablesservedoverrice andwithsaladhousesauces Noreservations.Delivery available.LunchThu.-Mon., dinnerWed.-Mon.$$

ComaArepas

7712MapleSt.,(504)5818400;comarepas.com

ComaArepasfocusesontraditionalVenezuelancornmeal cakeswithfillingssuchas chorizoandscrambledeggs, roastedeyeroundinblack sauceorplantainwithafried eggandcheddarcheese.The Americanaincludesbacon, turkey,cheeseandavocado. Noreservations Breakfast Sat.-Sun.,lunchdaily,dinner Tue.-Sat.,earlydinnerSun.Mon.$

TheCommissary

634OrangeSt.,(504)2741850;thecommissarynola.com

Thecentralkitchensupplies

DickieBrennan&Co restaurantsandhasadine-inmenu, abarandamarketoffering appetizers,sandwiches,soups anddesserts Theturkey sandwichincludesturkey, bacon,tomatojam,herbed creamcheese,arugulaand herbvinaigretteonBellegarde honeyoatbread.There’salso

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aFridayfishfryspecial.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchandearlydinnerTue.Sat.$$

CooterBrown’s

509S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 866-9104;cooterbrowns.com

TheRiverbendtavernhasLouisianaoystersonthehalf-shell, po-boys,burgers,loaded fries,friedseafoodbaskets andmore TheGator’Materis apo-boyfilledwithalligator sausage,friedgreentomatoes, Creolemustardandbuttermilk slaw.Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch, dinnerandlate-nightdaily.$$

Cornet

700BourbonSt.,(504)5231485;cornetnola.co

ThisFrenchQuarterspothas amenuofNewOrleansstandards,likepo-boys,jambalaya andredbeansandrice Redfishisflashfriedandtopped withcrawfishMonicasauce, servedovergarlicmashed potatoes.Noreservations. Deliveryandbalconyseating

CreoleHouse

509CanalSt.,(504)323-2109; creolehouserestaurant.com TherestaurantservesNew Orleansclassics,aswellas avarietyofmimosasand bloodymarys.TheBayou Bowlincludestwoeggsserved overcrawfishcakesandCajun potatoeswithcrawfishcream sauceandgreenonionson top.Deliveryavailable.No reservations Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

CrescentCitySteaks

1001N.BroadSt.,(504)8213271;crescentcitysteaks.com

Thefamily-runsteakhouse servesaclassicmenu ofsteaksandsides,like potatoesaugratin,sauteed asparagusandspinachau gratin Steakoptionsinclude arib-eye,filetwrapped inbacon,aT-boneanda porterhousefortwoorthree diners Themenualsoincludeslobstertailandbroiled salmon Reservationsaccepted LunchWed.-Fri and Sun.,dinnerTue.-Sun $$$

CurioBistro

301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198; curionola.com

available Lunchanddinner daily.$$

TheCountryClub

634LouisaSt,(504)9450742;thecountryclubneworleans.com

ChefChrisBarbato’smenu includescontemporaryCreole andSoutherndishesatthe Bywaterrestaurant,bar andpool.Musselscomein saffronbutterwithredchilis andgrilledcountrybread. Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable Lunch Mon.-Fri.,dinnerdaily,brunch Sat.-Sun $$

Crack’d

1901SophieWrightPlace, (504)381-4678;crackdbrunch.com

ThebrunchspotintheLower GardenDistricthasamenuof originalbreakfastplates,Benedicts,shareabledishesand lunchitems.TheSmokin’Paris Modelsisadishofpoached eggs,avocado,smoked salmon,lemonhollandaise andacroissant.Reservations accepted Breakfastandlunch daily.$$

TheFrenchQuarterrestaurant servesamenuofCreole-inspiredcuisinewithsome Americandishes TheTasteof NewOrleanssamplerplatter includesduckandouilleand black-eyedpeagumbo,Creole jambalaya,redbeansandrice andcrawfishetouffee.Reservationsaccepted Delivery andbalconyseatingavailable. Brunch,lunchanddinner daily.$$$

Dahla

611O’KeefeAve.Unit10, (504)766-6602;Instagram, @dahlarestaurant

Themenuincludesfamiliar Thaidisheslikepadthai, drunkennoodlesandgreenor redcurry,aswellasaspirited cocktailselection.TheFish Volcanoisafilletofsnapper withcabbage,broccoliand sweetchilisauce.Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$

TheDailyBeet

1000GirodSt.,(504)6054413;3300MagazineSt., (504)766-0377;thedailybeetnola.com

Themenufeaturesvegetarian,veganandgluten-free offerings,includingbreakfast

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3206 METAIRIE

(504)833-9226 BEARSPOBOYS.COM

$D S dailylunch + Dinner specials

$5DrinkSpecials monday -friday RedBeans monday MeatloafDay/SteakNight wednesday PizzaNight thursday

FullMenu+Brunch

TheLouisianaalligator BologneseatKingfish.

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tacos,specialtybowlsand saladsandsmoothies. Avocadotoastismashed avocado,pickledredonion, cherrytomatoes,arugula andfetaoncountrybread.

Noreservations Girod: Breakfastandlunchdaily; Magazine:Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$

DaiwaSushiBar

4100VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)2814646;daiwasushi.com

Daiwa’smenuincludesa varietyofsushiplusudon andsobanoodles,hibachi ricedishesandmore The DaiwaSpecialisaseaweed wrappedrollwithtuna, salmon,crabstick,shrimp tempura,snowcraband smeltroe,servedwitheel sauceandspicymayo.

Reservationsaccepted.

LunchSat.-Sun.,dinner Tue.-Sun.$$

DevilMoon

1188GirodSt.,(504)7880093;devilmoonbbq.com

ThisCBDbarbecuespothas brisket,ribs,pulledpork, sausageandturkeybreast servedonplatterswithsides likeCreolecreamcheese grits,smotheredokraand whitebeansandrice There alsoaresandwiches,salads andsmokedwings.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchTue.-Sun $$

ElPavoReal 4401S.BroadAve.,

(504)266-2022; elpavorealnola.com

TheMexicanrestaurant servesenchiladas,quesadillas,tacos,ceviche, empanadas,tamalesand more PescadoVeracruzis Gulffishwithasaucemade fromtomato,onion,capers andolives,servedwithrice andgreenbeans.Noreservations.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sat.,brunchSun $$

Emeril’s 800TchoupitoulasSt., (504)528-9393;emerilsrestaurant.com

UnderthehelmofchefE.J. Lagasse,Emeril’sserves contemporaryLouisiana cuisineonapairoftasting menus,oneclassicand anotherseasonal Onthe classictastingmenuis smokedsalmoncheesecake withcaviaranddill,trout amandineandoysterstew There’salsoseatingatthe winebarwherethere’sa menuofsmallplates Reservationsrecommended. DinnerTue.-Sat.$$$

Empanola 3109MagazineSt.,(504) 582-9378;7321Freret St.,(504)249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com Thecasualspotsserve empanadaswithavarietyof fillings.TheAsiandumpling empanadacontainsground pork,greenonions,oyster sauce,soysauce,sesame oil,gingerandgarlic.No reservations Deliveryand

outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchandearlydinner daily.$

Felipe’s

301N.PetersSt.,(504) 267-4406;411N.CarrolltonAve.,Suite1,(504)2888226;2004MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)676-5574; 6215S.MiroSt (504)3092776;felipestaqueria.com

Dinerscancustomorder burritos,bowls,tacosand moreatthefastcasualMexicanrestaurant.Baja-style tacosarefriedshrimp,pico degallo,cabbageandBaja sauceonflourtortillas.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

FlamingoA-Go-Go

869MagazineSt.,(504)5772202;flamingonola.com

Thedog-friendlyWarehouseDistrictrestaurant servesavarietyofburgers, po-boys,flatbreadsand moreandhasalargecourtyard Theturkeyburger comeswithmangotropical relish,Swisscheese,lettuce, tomato,pickleandspicy mayo,servedonabrioche bun.Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable. Brunch,lunchanddinner daily.$$

Gallagher’sGrill

509S.TylerSt.,Covington,(985)892-9992;527 Restaurant&Bar,527N. CausewayBlvd.,Mandeville, (985)778-2820;Front Street,2306FrontSt.,

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Slidell,(985)326-8350; gallaghersgroup.com

PatGallagher’srestaurants serveaheartymenuof steaks,seafooddishes,fowl andmore Yellowfintuna isgrilledrareandisserved withgrilledshrimpinsoylimevinaigrette.Reservationsaccepted Hoursvary bylocation $$$

Gattuso’s 435HueyP.LongAve., Gretna,(504)368-1114; gattusos.net

ThisGretnamainstayserves avarietyofsandwiches, wraps,saladsandentrees. Startersincludecrawfish quesodipandBrussels sproutswithedamame, broccolislaw,sunflower seeds,quesofrescoand sweetchiliglaze.Grilled salmonisservedina blackenedhoneyglaze andcomeswithsauteed vegetablesandaloaded bakedpotato Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat $$

GoodCatchThai

UrbanBistro 828GravierSt.,(504)5812205;goodcatchnola.com

AsecondThairestaurant fromthefoundersof Pomelo,GoodCatchserves ahostofThaidisheswith

afocusonseafood.The southernyellowcurryis servedwithricenoodles, jumbolumpcrabmeat, beansprouts,longbeanand mustardgreens.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$$

GreenOlivesCafe 7724MapleSt.,(504)5339167;greenolivescafela.com

ThemenuofMiddle Easterndishesincludes classicplates,sandwiches, hummus,labneh,kibbeh andmore Platesofchicken shawarma,gyro,shishkufta andmoreoptionsareserved withchoiceoftwosides,like salad,hummusorbasmati rice Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$ Habanero’s Areawide; habaneroscuisine.com

Thelocalfranchiseserves bothsignatureandclassic tacos.Playerosaretacos withshrimp,bacon,cream cheese-stuffedjalapeno, Mexicanpickledvegetables andchipotlemayo.Theyare servedwithachoiceoftwo sides,suchasguacamole salad,sweetplantainsor cornonthecob.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable.

Lunchanddinnerdaily, brunchSat.-SunatSlidell andMetairielocations.$$

Hana

8116HampsonSt.,(504)8651634;hanasushinola.com

TheUptownJapanese restauranthasbeenaround formorethanthreedecades andservessushi,ricebowls, noodlesoupsandstir-fry BenChan’sspecialroll ismadewithspicytuna, avocado,cucumberandeel andtoppedwithtunaand boiledshrimp Reservations accepted Lunchanddinner daily.$$

Hi-Ballz

4901CanalSt.,(504)2814257;hi-ballz.com

Thisco-opvegancafe offerscoffee,herbalteas, smoothies,sweetsand veganicecream,dubbed “nicecream.”Italsohas soup,asaladandtwosandwichoptions,includingthe Culturesandwichmadewith tempeh,spicypeanutsauce andbeetpicklesonfocaccia bread.Noreservations

LatelunchanddinnerTue.Sat.$

Houseof BluesRestaurant

225DecaturSt.,(504)3104961;houseofblues.com/ neworleans

AGreeksaladwithchickenatByblos

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Themusicvenue’srestaurantservesamenuof Southerndishes,burgers andsalads.Blackenedor grilledsalmonisserved overcreamedcornwith crumbledandouille, smokedpaprikaandgreen onions.Alongwithnormal hours,therestaurant isopenonSundaysfor brunchduringdragshows andfordinneronconcert nights.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating available.Dinner Thu.-Sat $$$ Hummus&More 3363SevernAve., Metairie,(504)8339228;facebook.com/ hummusandmore Thisspotservesstandard Mediterraneanfaresuch asshawarma,kababsand wraps.Thevegetarian plattercomeswithhummus,moussaka,babaghanoush,ricepilaf,brown rice,mujadarah(lentils, riceandonions),grape

leaves,falafel,tabbouleh andlabnehaswellasa choiceofasaladorcheese eggrolls.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily $$ IkuraHibachi andSushi

310N.CarrolltonAve., (504)485-5658; ikurahibachisushi.com

Alongwithhibachiand sushi,theMid-Cityrestauranthasramen,fried rice,noodledishesand more.TheWildCowboy rollcontainssnowcrab, asparagusandcrunchy andistoppedwithNew Yorkstripsteak,garlic, smeltroeandgreenonion Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$ I-TalGarden

810N.ClaiborneAve., (504)515-7321;italgardennola.com

Theplant-basedsoulfood-stylemenuincludes

cauliflowerwings,avocadotoasts,vegangumbo anddairy-freemacand cheese.TheNourishment Bowliscandiedsweetpotatoesandcoconutcurry chickpeasoverquinoa withgrilledvegetablesand achefsalad.Noreservations.LunchSat.-Sun., dinnerWed.-Sat $$ Jolie 324JuliaSt.,(504)7667233;jolie-nola.com ThisWarehouseDistrict loungeandbrasserie servesFrench-inspired fare.Themenuincludes tunacrudo,escargot, froglegsandwagyubeef carpaccio.TheJolieburgerincludesaneight-ounce wagyubeefpatty,Comte cheese,cognacmustard aioli,arugulaandtomato onatoastedeverything spicebun.Reservationsaccepted.Dinner Wed.-Mon.,late-night Fri.-Sat $$$

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Juan’sFlyingBurrito

515BaronneSt.,(504) 529-5825;2018Magazine St.,(504)569-0000; 4724S.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-9950;8140 OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com

Thislocaltaqueriaserves burritos,quesadillas, nachos,saladsandmore. TheJuanitaBowlincludes spinach,blackbeans, yellowrice,grilledcorn, grilledzucchini,squash, bellpeppers,salsafresca, avocadoandchips.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

JusTini’s 3162DauphineSt (504)381-5098; justinisnola.com

Thecocktailbar’sfood menuincludesburgers, tacosandsalads Marinatedlambchopsaregrilled andservedwithonions andbellpeppers,creamy

Grilledsushiimperial,aDaiwa specialty,islightlygrilledat theedgesandrawwithin.

gritsandasparagus. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat.,latenightFri.-Sat.,brunch Sun.$$

KannoSushi 351720thSt.,Metairie, (504)455-5730;kannosushi.com

ThisCalifornia-style sushijointistuckedinFat City TheKannoSpecial isbroiledsalmon,snow crab,roeandavocado wrappedinsoybean paper.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Sat $$

Katie’sRestaurant &Bar

3701IbervilleSt.,(504) 488-6582;katiesinmidcity.com

TheMid-Cityneighborhoodrestaurantoffers seafood,pasta,salads, pizzas,po-boysandmore TheVeggieExtravaganza issautéedartichoke, mushroom,spinach,

bellpepper,onion,black olivesandfriedeggplant. Reservationsacceptedfor partieslargerthanseven. Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat., brunchSun $$

KenjiOmakase

InternationalHotel,217 CampSt.,(504)9094851;kenjinola.com

MattNguyenservesup anomakasemenuof sushithatincludesupto 17courses.Therotating menuincludesfishflown infromJapanalongside variousJapaneseitems. Reservationsencouraged. DinnerWed.-Sat $$$

KillerPoBoys

219DauphineSt.,(504) 439-7445;ErinRose Bar,811ContiSt.; killerpoboys.com

Thisinventivepo-boy shopstartedoutinthe backofthebarErinRose andlateraddedthe

Your dreamoflivingonthe wateriscloserthan youimagine. Fish from your backyard or in Lake Salvador,just20minutes away by boat. Allwhile being an easy15minutedrive from downtown NewOrleans.Lotsinour private, Caribbean influencedcommunity startatjust$75k.

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Dauphine TheRoastedcauliflowerpo-boyisdressed withpickledradish,avocado,driedkaleandromesco sauce.Noreservations.

Dauphine:Lunchandearly dinnerWed.-Mon.;Conti: LunchanddinnerWed.Sun.,late-nightFri.-Sat.$

Kindred 7537MapleSt.,(504)8419538;kindrednola.com

Thisplant-basedcomfort foodrestaurantservesup po-boys,veggieburgers andno-chickenchicken sandwiches Eventhe daiquiribarisvegan friendly Thecauliflower po-boyistossedineither Buffaloorhouse-made sauceanddressedwith lettuce,tomatoes,pickles andmayonnaise.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.LunchSat.-Sun., dinnerTue.-Sun $$

KingBrasserie&Bar

KimptonHotelFontenot, 521TchoupitoulasSt.,(504) 324-3000;kingbrasserieandbar.com

ChefSamPeeryfocuses onsouthernFrenchfareat thisbrasserie.TheGulffish comeswithmussels,fava beans,potato,leeksand bourridesauce.Reservationsaccepted.Brunchand dinnerdaily.$$$

KingfishKitchen &Cocktails

337ChartresSt., (504)598-5005; kingfishneworleans.com

ThisFrenchQuarter establishmentputsitsspin onNewOrleansdishes,like duckandandouillegumbo, barbecuedscallopfettuccineandcrawfishbread. Redbeansandriceare servedwithfigandpepper jelly-glazedfriedchicken andandouillesausage.Reservationsrecommended. Brunchanddinnerdaily.$$

LaMacarenaPupuseria &LatinCafe

8120HampsonSt.,(504) 862-5252;pupusasnola.com

Whilepupusasarethe highlight,LaMacarenaoffersfoodfromacrossLatin America.Pupusafillings includechicharrónes,portobello,redpepper,spinach andcheese Hangover HuevosMacarenaaremade withchorizo,hashbrowns, spinachandonions.No reservations.Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Mon Cashonly $$

Lebanon’sCafé

1500S.Carrollton Ave.,(504)862-6200; lebanonscafe.com

ThisUptownMiddleEastern andMediterraneanstaple servesavarietyofdips,

includingspinachandartichokeandtzatziki Chicken Teckaismarinatedingarlic, lemonjuice,Mediterranean spicesandservedwith sautéedvegetables No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerWed.Mon.$$

LegacyKitchen

Steak&Chop,91WestBank Expressway,Gretna,(504) 513-2606;CraftTavern, 700TchoupitoulasSt., (504)613-2350;Tacklebox, 817CommonSt.,(504)8271651;legacykitchen.com

EachLegacyKitchen restauranthasadifferent focus,suchasseafoodat TackleboxorsteaksatSteak &ChopontheWestBank AtCraftTavern,thespicy BayouChickenSandwich isservedwithhouse-made slawandpickles.Reservationsaccepted Delivery availableatCraftTavernand Tacklebox.NewOrleans: Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily;Gretna:Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Li’lDizzy’sCafe

1500EsplanadeAve.,(504) 766-8687;lildizzyscafe.net

Thefamily-runTreme mainstayservesavarietyof Creolefavorites,including gumbo,po-boys,friedseafoodandchickenaswellas dailyspecials TheThursday

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specialisfriedchickenwith smotheredokraandrice. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Mon.-Sat $$

Lola’s

3312EsplanadeAve., (504)488-6946; lolasneworleans.com

Lola’sservesSpanishdishes, includingmeatandseafood paellas.Tapasincludegarlic shrimp,musselsandpistolette.Entreesincluderack oflamb,rubyredrainbow troutandroastedduck breast.Reservationsand outdoorseatingavailable. Dinnerdaily.$$

Luke

333St.CharlesAve., (504)378-2840; lukeneworleans.com

TheCBDrestaurantspecializesinseafooddishesand more Sharedplatesinclude escargotandbonemarrow, andforentrees,rabbit ragoutandbouillabaisse areoffered.Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable Breakfast,lunchand dinnerdaily,brunchSat.and Sun.$$$

Mae’sBakeshop

3917BaronneSt.,(504) 345-2403;maesbakeshopnola.com

ThisUptownbakeryserves customcakesaswellas pastriesandsweetssuchas cookies,cookiebrittleand cinnamonrolls.Muffins, pretzelsandcoffeearealso available.Noreservations BreakfastandlunchThu.Sun.$

Magasin VietnameseCafe 4226MagazineSt.,(504) 381-4533;Instagram, @magasincafe KimNguyenandhermother LuotNguyenrecently revivedtheUptownrestaurant,whichservesVietnameseclassics,sometimes withaCajuntwist.Agrilled shrimpriceplatefeatures jasminerice,dippingsauce, afriedeggandaside salad.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sat.$$

MagazinePizza

1068MagazineSt., (504)568-0211; magazinepizza.com

Inadditiontopizza,thisspot offerssandwiches,pasta, saladsandmore TheLagniappepizzaismadewith crawfish,shrimp,jalapeno, onion,cornandaspicy whitesauce.Noreservations.Lunch,dinnerandlate nightdaily.$

MainSqueeze

Citywide;mainsqueezejuiceco.com

Thiscold-pressedjuice chainhaseverythingfrom acaibowlsandjuiceshots tocleansepacksandlattes The40Bloomismadewith coconutwater,butterfly pea,pear,lemonandginger Noreservations Hoursvary bylocation $$

Mayas

2027MagazineSt., (504)309-3401; mayasneworleans.com

ThisLatinAmericanrestaurantservescurries,plantains,ceviches,empanadas andmore.Aversionofthe Brazilianseafoodstew,scallopsmoquecaisservedwith tomatoes,garlic,cilantro, onions,lime,piripirianda coconutmilksauce.Reservationsrequiredforweekenddinner Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchFri.,dinnerWed.Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun $$ Mealsfromthe HeartCafe

1100N.PetersSt.,(504) 525-1953;mealsfromtheheartcafe.net

Thisveganandpescatarian-friendlyspotservesup classicNewOrleansfare, includinggumbo,beignets,

DishesatthenewrestaurantWildSouth

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shrimpandgrits Options includecrabcakepoached eggswithEnglishmuffins andarawavocadobeet salad.Lunchanddinner daily.$$$

KabobHouse 4301VeteransMemorialBlvd.,Metairie, (504)581-8695;kabobhousenola.com Mediterraneanfaremakes upthemajorityofthis menu,withshawarmas, wraps,labnehandbaba ghanoush Achickenshawarmaplatecomeswith sidesofhummus,Greek salad,steamedyellowrice andfreshpita Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$ Messina’s RunwayCafe NewOrleansLakefront Airport,6001Starsand StripesBlvd.,(504)2415300;messinasrunwaycafe.com

snowcrabandavocado, wrappedinsidericeand soypaperandtopped withsalmon,escolarand blacktobiko.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties. Deliveryavailable.Lunch Sun.-Fri.,dinnerdaily.$$ Mona’sCafeandDeli 3901BanksSt.,(504) 482-7743

TheMid-Cityrestaurant servesMiddleEasternand Mediterraneandishesand alsohasanattachedmarketwithmanyimported products TheLulaKebab plateisgroundlamband beef,mixedwithparsley, garlic,herbsandspices Noreservations Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunchanddinner daily.$$

MondayNOLA

4327BienvilleSt., (504)581-8900;mondaynola.com

Alongwithanall-day breakfastmenu,Mother’s servesCreoledishes, po-boysandseafood platters TheCombination Plattercomeswithshrimp orcrawfishetouffee,jambalaya,redbeansandrice, potatosaladandaside Noreservations Delivery available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

NewOrleansHamburger&SeafoodCo. Areawide;nohsc.com

Thislocalchainserves NewOrleansclassics, burgers,po-boys,seafood plattersandSouthern comfortfood The CrabmeatandEggplant Stackcomeswithcrawfish mushroomcreamsauce andfriedgreentomatoes Noreservations Delivery available.Hoursvaryby location $$

TherestaurantservesCreoledishes,platespecials andmoreinsidetheLakefrontAirport’shistoric terminalbuilding The hangerplattercomeswith achoiceoffriedshrimpor catfish,servedwithfries andcoleslaw.Reservationsrecommendedfor largeparties.Breakfast andlunchTue.-Fri., brunchSat.-Sun $$$

MidCityPizza

6307S.MiroSt.,(504) 509-6224;4400Banks St.,(504)483-8609; midcitypizza.com

Offeringsatthepizzeriainvolveclassicslike margheritaorHawaiian ALargeDrizzlespecialty pizzaismadewithagarlic oilbase,toppedwithspinach,redonion,fetaand adrizzleofSrirachaand barbecuesauce. Uptown location:Lunchanddinner daily.Mid-Citylocation: LunchFri.-Sun.,dinner daily.$

MikimotoJapanese Restaurant

3301S.CarrolltonAve., (504)488-1881;mikimotosushi.com

Thewide-ranging Japanesemenuincludes originalsushirolls,ramen, teriyakidishes,tempura anddumplings.TheGeaux SaintsMakiRollcomes withcrawfish,spicytuna,

RestaurateurLarry Morrowandhismother LenoraChong’sMid-City restaurantservesmodern Creolecuisine.Awhole snapperisdeepfriedand servedwithcilantrolime oil.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSat.-Sun $$$

Morrow’s 2438St ClaudeAve., (504)827-1519;morrowsnola.com

ThisCreolemenuismixed withsomeKoreanand Asianinfluences.The gumboramencomes withsausage,chicken, shrimpandvegetables Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat., brunchSun $$ Mosca’s 4137Highway90,Westwego,(504)436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com

Thefamily-runWest Bankinstitutionservesa menuofsignatureItalian dishes OystersMoscaare seasonedinItalianherbs andbakedwithbreadcrumbs Reservations recommended.Cashonly DinnerWed.-Sat $$$

Mother’sRestaurant 401PoydrasSt.,(504) 523-9656;mothersrestaurant.net

Neyow’sCreoleCafe 3332BienvilleSt.,(504) 827-5474;neyows.com

ThisCreolerestaurant servesclassicslikegumbo, po-boys,barbecueshrimp andfriedoysters.Jazzy Wingscancomeplainor battered,tossedineither honeymustard,barbecue sauceorranch.Neyow’s XLSteakhouse,nextdoor, servessteaks,pastaand heartyseafooddishes.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerMon.Sat.,brunchandearly dinnerSun.$$

NiceGuysNola

7910EarhartBlvd., (504)302-2404; niceguysnola.com

ThisGertTownrestaurant putsacreativetouchon seafooddishes,wings,tacos,sandwiches,friesand more TheLouisianaSeafoodPotatocomeswith friedcatfishandshrimp withaspecialtyseafood cheesesauce.Reservationsaccepted Delivery andoutdoorseating available.LunchTue.-Fri., dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch Sat.-Mon $$

Nudo 3431HoumaBlvd., Metairie,(504)5818628;Instagram @nudo.metairie TheVietnameserestauranthassomestapleslike

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bahnmi,butalsoserves “bacos” baotacos.The BoLucLacShakenBeef Saladismadeoffilet mignon,redonionsand bellpeppers,toppedwith Nudo’ssignaturedressing. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$

Olive

339CarondeletSt.,(504) 766-9271;olivenola.com

TheMediterraneanand Lebanesemenuoffersa selectionofsandwiches,soupsandsalads Shakshukaisasunnyside upeggdishcookedinsauteedtomatoesseasoned withgarlicandspices Outdoorseatingavailable Reservationsaccepted Lunchanddinnerdaily, latenightSat.-Sun.$$

Origen

3600St ClaudeAve., (504)381-4245; @bistro_origen ChefJulioMachado recentlyopenedthisVenezuelaneateryintheBywater.TheAsadoNegro isaneyeoftheroundslow cookedover12hoursina sugarcanesavorysauce. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor

seatingavailable.Brunch anddinnerdaily.$$

TheOriginalItalianPie

Areawide;italianpie.com

Alongwithspecialtypies, thepizzachainservespasta,sandwiches,calzones andclassicItaliandishes likelasagna,chicken Parmesanandravioli.The roastedeggplantpizzahas garlicsauce,mushrooms, tomato,sauteedonions andfetaandmozzarella cheeses.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily,latenightatCBDlocation $$

TheOriginal SlapBurger

Marie’sBar&Kitchen, 2483BurgundySt.,(504) 251-4124;originalslapburger.com

ThekitchenatMarie’sin theMarignyservessmash burgers,fries,chicken tendersandmore The OGisaquarter-pound beefpatty,houseSlap sauce,pickles,American cheeseandgrilledonions onatoastedbriochebun. Therealsoarevegan versionsoftheirburgers. Noreservations Lunch

Fri.-Sat.,dinnerdaily, late-nightFri.-Sat.$

OriginalThought

1871AgricultureSt.,(504) 603-5005;linktr.ee/ originalthought

Thestationaryfoodtruck onAgricultureStreet specializesinplant-based fareandsmoothiesandis openuntilsoldout.The barbecuejackfruitburger includesseasonedand smokedjackfruit,coleslaw,ginger,firedonion strings,jalapenosand veganmayo Noreservations.Deliveryavailable. LunchTue.-Wed.,dinner Mon.$$

OrleansGrapevine

720OrleansAve.,(504) 523-1930;orleansgrapevine.com

ThisFrenchQuarter winebarhascheese andcharcuterieboards, shareableplatesanda menuofCreoledishes Thelambchopsare dustedwithcocoaand pansearedandserved withtrufflemashed potatoes,vegetablesand roastedredpeppercoulis Reservationsacceptedfor

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largeparties.Outdoorseating available.DinnerThu.-Sun.$$

Oscar’s

2027MetairieRoad,Metairie, (504)831-9540;oscarsoldmetairie.com

TheOldMetairielounge specializesinburgersand sandwichesandhasweekly specials,suchasspaghetti andmeatballsonThursdays Half-poundburgerscanbe toppedwithcheddar,Swiss, mozzarella,Montereyjack orbluecheese,sourcream, bacon,barbecuesauce, chili,mushrooms,jalapenos andolivesaladoptions.No reservations LunchTue.Sun.,dinnerdaily,late-night Tue.-Sat $$

PJ’sCoffee

Areawide;pjscoffee.com

Thelocallyfoundedcoffee chainofferscoffeedrinkswith summeroptionsincluding SouthernWeddingCakeiced lattesandchicorycoldbrew toppedwithblacksugarsweet coldfoam Manylocations havebagels,breakfast sandwichesandpastries.No reservations.Outdoorseating availableatsomelocations. Hoursvarybylocation $

PagodaCafe

1430N.DorgenoisSt.,(504) 644-4178;pagodacafe.net

Theworker-ownedcounter servicecaféserveshousemadebakedgoods,locally roastedcoffeeandbreakfastandlunchfare Bacon breakfasttacosareprepared withrefriedbeans,roasted potatoes,scrambledeggand shreddedcheeseonaflour tortilla.TheCowgirlcookie ismadewithoats,chocolate chips,coconutandpecans No reservations Breakfastand lunchTue.-Sun $

ParishGrill

4650W.EsplanadeAve., Metairie,(504)345-2878; Instagram,@parishgrill

Thewide-rangingmenu featuresburgers,sandwiches, wraps,pizza,salads,gumbo, nachos,boudineggrollsand platespecials ParishFries comeloadedwithqueso, cheddar,mozzarella,ground beef,Patton’shotsausage, greenonionsandfriedjalapenowithjalapenoranchdressing.Noreservations.Delivery available.LunchMon.-Sat., dinnerTue.-Sat $$

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ParkwayBakery andTavern

538HaganAve.,(504)4823047;parkwaypoorboys.com

Parkwayservestraditionalpoboysfilledwithfriedshrimp, oystersandroastbeefaswell asvegetarianoptions.The JamesBrownislayeredwith slow-cookedbarbecuebeef, Louisianafriedshrimp,melted pepperjackcheeseandhot mayosauce.Noreservations. Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchWed.-Sun.$$

Pat’sRestAwhile 2129LakeshoreDrive, Mandeville,(985)951-2173; patsrestawhile.com

PatGallagher’scasualrestaurantalongLakePontchartrain hasamenuofseafood,steaks, sandwichesandsalads Tuna TwoWayscomeswithasesame-crustedtunarollserved withAsiannoodles,pickled ginger,spicymustardand ponzusauce.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating available.LunchFri.-Sun., dinnerWed.-Sat $$$

PeachCobblerFactory 2372St.ClaudeAve., (504)874-9766; peachcobblerfactory.com

Thisnationalchaindessert shopservesfruitcobblers toppedwithicecream,Belgian

waffles,cookies,brownies andmoresweets Cobbler flavorsincludemango-peach, sweetpotatopecan,honey apple,cinnamonpralinepeach andmore.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$

PeacockRoom

KimptonHotelFontenot,501 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)3243073;peacockroomnola.com

ThePeacockRoomshareableplates,maindishesand cocktails.SaltandpepperGulf shrimpcomewithSzechuan sauceandnuocchompepper jelly.RockCandybraised shortribsareservedwith misowhippedsweetpotato, charredscallionandagarlic caramel.Reservationsaccepted DinnerWed.-Mon.,brunch Sun $$

PizzaDelicious

617PietySt.,(504)6768482;pizzadelicious.com

Themenuincludesseveral signatureNewYork-style, thin-crustpies,individual slices,pastas,saladsandgarlic knots.ThePizzaDSupreme includesItaliansausage,pepperoni,mushroom,roasted peppersandredonion.No reservations.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $$

Plates

1051AnnunciationSt.,(504) 582-9020;platesnola.com ChefFarrellHarrison’sseasonalmenufeaturesshareable dishesbasedinthecuisines ofculturesthatshapedNew Orleans.AftertheBoilisa German-stylepotatosalad thatcombinestheflavorsofa typicalcrawfishboilinanew waywithcrawfishtailsand andouillevinaigrette.Garlic shrimpareservedwithblack garlicsoubiseandchilioil. Outdoorseatingavailable. Reservationsaccepted Lunch Fri.,dinnerdaily,brunchSat.Sun.$$$

PoseidonOysterand SushiBar

2100St CharlesAve.,(504) 509-6675;poseidonla.kwickmenu.com

AlongwithitsJapanese menu,theSt.CharlesAvenue restauranthaskaraoke.The BlackandGoldrollisshrimp tempurawithavocadotopped withsearedtuna,salmon, tobiko,ponzuandeelsauces andsomecrunch Reservationsaccepted Dinnerand late-nightdaily.$$

RestaurantAugust

301Tchoupitoulas St.,(504)299-9777; restaurantaugust.com

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Dark and luscious, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection

Claret delivers rich extraction, fragrantspicenotes, supple tannins, and sophisticatedcharacter, enhanced by afull body and long finish.

TheDailyBeet’sacaibowliscovered ingranola,fruitandhoney.

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TheCBDfine-diningrestaurantservescontemporary Creolecuisineinsideofan ornate19th-centurybuilding.Thebluefintunacrudo ispreparedwithLouisiana citrus,passionfruitand mirliton Pan-searedstriped basscomeswithblackened oysters,artichokes,bacon andbloodorange Reservationsrecommended.Dinner daily.$$$

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ChopHouse

6262FleurDeLisDr.,(504) 300-1804;rizzutosristorante.com

TheelevatedItalianmenu featuresclassicentrees, pastadishes,steaksandsalads.Theseafoodlasagnais madewithshrimp,crawfish, crab,ricotta,herbs,housemadepasta,seafoodcream sauceandfreshmozzarella Reservationsaccepted LunchTue.-Fri.,dinner Tue.-Sun $$$

Rosella 139S.CortezSt.,(504) 766-6642;rosellamidcity.com

ThecasualMid-Cityrestaurantandbarservescharcuterieandsmallplateslike boudinballs,croquettes, smokedfishdipandcorn dogs Comfortfood-style entreesincludemeatloaf, hangersteak,gnocchiand lasagna.Reservationsaccepted.DinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSun.$$

Rouses

Areawide;rouses.com

Thesupermarketchainhas locationswithdelisections

andhotfoodbarswitha varietyofprepareddishes andpre-packagedmeals, andhotplatespecials. Rouses’in-storerestaurant onFreretStreetserves breakfastdishes,sandwiches,burgersandsmoothies aswellasbeer,wineand mixeddrinks Noreservations.Breakfast,lunchand dinnerdaily.$

Saba

5757MagazineSt.,(504) 324-7770;eatwithsaba. com

ChefAlonShaya’smodern Israelimenuincludeshousebakedpitarounds,hummus withsavorytoppings, tabbouleh,labneh,smoked troutroeandmore.Roast duckbreastisservedwith babylimabeans,pickled mustardseedsandherbs. Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable DinnerMon.-Fri.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

SaharaCafé

401RealtySt.,Gretna, (504)394-0460

TheLebaneserestaurant inGretnaoffersamenu ofgrilledmeatplatters, shawarma,gyrosandmore Themusabahaplateisa mixtureofwholecooked chickpeas,hummus, lemonandjalapenopeppers servedwithpita Outdoor seatingavailable.Reservationsacceptedforlarge parties.Lunchanddinner daily.$$

St.Pizza

1152MagazineSt.,Suite103, (504)603-7771;st.pizza

ThisLowerGardenDistrict spotservesNortheast-style pizza,aswellasspaghetti andmeatballsandchicken Parmesan Thetomato pieisacheese-lessoption seasonedwithgarlicconfit, basil,oregano,redpepper andfenneldust Noreservations.Lunch(takeoutonly) anddinnerWed.-Sun $$

SajNOLA

4126MagazineSt.,(504) 766-0049;sajnola.com

TheMediterranean menuincludeshummus, muhamaradip,labneh, kebabs,grilledlambchops andmore Spicymoussaka tapenadeismadewith roastedeggplant,carrots, zucchini,redonions,olives, chilies,garlic,scallionsand herbs Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingand deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

SakeCafeUptown

2830MagazineSt.,(504) 894-0033;sakecafeonmagazine.com

ThesushiandsakebarcombinestraditionalJapanese cuisinewithNewOrleans flavors.TheTootsieRollhas tempura-friedshrimp,spicy tunaandsnowcrabonthe insideandistoppedwith tuna,eel,slicedavocado, greenonions,sesameseeds, redtobiko,eelsauceand po-boysauce.Reservations accepted Lunchanddinner daily.$$

Sala

124LakeMarinaAve.,(504) 513-2670;salanola.com TheLakeviewrestaurant

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focusesonshareableplates andCreole-Italianentrees. Pannédvealistopped withsauteedcrawfishand mushroomsandservedwith angelhairpasta.Reservationsaccepted.Outdoor seatingavailable.Breakfast Thu.-Fri.,dinnerTue.-Sun., brunchSat.-Sun $$$

SantaFe

3201EsplanadeAve., (504)948-0077; santafenola.com

TheMid-Cityeateryoffers patiodining.Friedgreen tomatoesareservedwith jumboshrimp,greens, capersandremoulade.For brunch,RuedadeHuevoisa crispyfriedtortillashellfilled withsweetpotatopuree, poblano-braisedchicken orpulledpork,toppedwith grilledcheeseandanegg preparedtoorder.Reservationsaccepted.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun.,brunch Sun.$$

Shaya

4213MagazineSt., (504)891-4213; shayarestaurant.com

TheMiddleEasternmenu drawsinfluencesfromNorth Africa,EasternEurope, TurkeyandGreece,and highlightslocalingredients, suchasGulfshrimp Fried

Halloumiisservedwith Louisianastrawberries, apricots,arakandmint Reservationsarerecommended Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner daily$$

Shogun

2325VeteransMemorialBlvd,Metairie, (504)833-7477

Themenuincludes traditionalandspecialty sushirolls,noodledishes, grilledfishandmore Diners canchoosebetweena traditionalhibachistyleor sit-downdinner.TheMan onFirerollhasspicysalmon andavocadoontheinside andtuna,jalapenopepper, fishroeandSrirachaontop. Noreservations Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun $$

ShowBird

930PoydrasSt.,(504)7660568;showbirdnola.com

Thefast-casualrestaurant specializesinchickensandwiches,buttherealsoare burgers,baconandsausage breakfastoptionsandice cream.TheBantyRooster isabreakfastsandwichwith friedchicken,baconjamand housesauceonahousemadebuttermilkbiscuit. Noreservations Delivery

available Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$

Shyan’sKitchen 3320HoumaBlvd., Metairie,(504)302-9901; eatshyans.com

ThemenuincludesIndian andPakistanidishesincludingtikkamasala,wraps, naan,samosasandmore Bhindigoshtisgoatmasala sauteedwithokra,onions, ginger,garlicandcilantro. Deliveryavailable.Reservationsaccepted Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Sidecar

1114ConstanceSt.,(504) 381-5079;sidecarnola.com

Sidecarservesoystersfrom theEast,WestandGulf coastsinanoutdoorspace, alongwithsmallplates, salads,burgers,sandwiches andcocktailswithatropical flair.Oystermushroom picattaincludesfingerling potatoes,artichokesand cherrytomatoescooked withlemon,garlicandwhite wineandservedwithFrench bread.Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable LunchSat.-Sun.,dinner daily,late-nightFri.-Sat $$

TheSimpleGreek 419CarondeletSt., (504)302-7482; thesimplegreek.com

Pan-searedfishwithcoconutmilkandguajilloatBesame

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Thefast-casualGreek restaurantservesbuildyour-ownbowlsandpita sandwichesalongwith hummus,spanakopitaand othersides.Therearegyro, chickenandfalafelbowl optionsservedwithspring greens,riceorlentilbases andtoppedwithfeta,olives, cucumbertomatosalad andmore Noreservations

Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat $$

SmallMartCafe

2700ChartresSt., (504)766-8740; smallmartcafe.com

Therestaurant’smenu featuresamixofbagels andvegetarianIndianfood, whatproprietorBryant Wilmsgrewupeating A Gringobagelistoppedwith creamcheese,avocado, tomato,pickledjalapenos, onion,cilantro,limeand cucumber,andthereare veganoptionsforlunch.No reservations.Breakfastand lunchTue.-Sun.$$

Smoke&Honey

3301BienvilleSt.;smokesmokehoneyhoney.com

ThisMid-Cityspotspotlights GreekandJewishfoodwith amenuthatincludesgyros, bagelsandbraisedlamb

Thebreakfastgyrocontains scrambledeggs,bacon,tzatziki,redonions,tomatoes andhalloumicheese.No reservations.Breakfastand

lunchdaily,dinnerMon.Tue.andThu.-Sat $$

SneakyPickle &BarBrine

3200BurgundySt., (504)218-5651; yousneakypickle.com Duringtheday,Sneaky Pickleserveslunchdishes withbothveganand non-veganoptions.Atnight, therestaurantbecomesBar Brinewithadinnermenuof shareableplates,housemadepastadishesand more Onthedinnermenu, thehand-rippedsquidink noodlesincludeshrimp, crawfish,chili,peanuts, daikonradishandsesame. Reservationsaccepted. Deliveryavailableforlunch. LunchThu.-Mon.,dinner Wed.-Mon.$$

SouleCafe

2549BanksSt.;soulecafenola.com

Themenufeaturessoulfood disheswithveganoptions. VegandishesincludeImpossibleBurgersliders,jackfruit burgers,chickenalternativesandgumbo.Seafood macandcheeseisserved withacrabcake Noreservations.Deliveryavailable DinnerMon.-Sat $$

Sukeban

8126OakSt.,(504)3452367;barsukeban.com

TheJapanese-styletavern specializesintemakihand-

rollsandsashimi.ThetemakimenuincludesHokkaidoscallopswithCajuncaviar andbluefintorowithtakuan (aJapaneseradish). Limited reservationsaccepted DinnerTue.-Sat.$$

SweetSoulfood

1025N.BroadSt.,(504) 821-2669;sweetvegansoulfood.com

VeganversionsofNewOrleansandAmericanclassicsfill themenu,andthereisvegan icecream.Weeklyspecials includeeggplantlasagna, cashewmacandvegetable friedrice.Asamplerplate includesuptofourmenu items.Noreservations LunchMon.-Sat $

Tableau

616StPeter,(504)9343463;tableaufrenchquarter.com

Therestaurantonthe cornerofJacksonSquare servesCreoleandSouthern disheswithlocalingredientsandmoderntouches. BouillabaissefeaturesGulf shrimp,searedsnapper, musselsandcalamariin saffronseafoodbrothand rouilleandgrilledbaguette Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandbalconyseating available.Brunchanddinner Wed.-Sun.$$$

Tal’sHummus

4800MagazineSt.,(504) 267-7357;talshummus.com

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TheIsraelistreet-food spot’smenuincludes pitasandwiches,chicken platters,soups,saladsand hummus Theredshaksukaplatterfeatureseggs poachedintomatosauce withtahini,feta,falafel,pita andIsraelisalad.Outdoorseatinganddelivery available.Reservations accepted Lunchanddinner daily.$$

Tana

2919MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)533-8262; tanaitalian.com

ChefMichaelGulottadraws fromSicilian,Ligurianand NewOrleanianinfluences athisupscalerestaurant Redsnapperallapiastrais servedwithbasilaioli,chili oilandalmondandtomato pesto.Thepastamenu includesspring-pea-stuffed girellapastawithLouisiana crawfish,baconlardonand mushrooms.Reservations accepted.Dinnerdaily.$$$

TanjarineKitchen (504)239-2270; tanjarines.com

TheTanjarineKitchenfood truckfocusesonAfrican-inspiredvegandishes.Marley jollofriceisavegetableand

mushroomstew,served withasideofplantains,tofu andculturedvegetables Themenualsoincludessalads,wraps,juicesandmore Onlineorderingavailable. Noreservations.Lunch Mon.-Fri.$

TapaseVino

516FrenchmenSt.,(504) 346-8300;tapasevino.com

LocatedaboveFrenchmen StreetclubBamboula’s,the restauranthascharcuterie andcheeseboards,soups, salads,tapas,smallplates andmore Entreesinclude chickenPontalba,which isanairlinechickenbreast withwildmushrooms,brabantpotatoesandCrystal hollandaisesauce. Reservationsaccepted Dinnerand late-nightThu.-Sun $$$ Tavi 330N.NewHampshireSt., Covington,(985)2002045;tavirestaurant.com

ShayaexecutivechefFariz Choumaliservesamenu ofIsraeliandLebanese dishes Searedstripedbass isservedwithcouscous“risotto,”chickpeasandlemon saffronbutter.Reservations accepted.Lunchanddinner daily.$$$

ThaiD-Jing 935thSt.,Gretna,(504) 766-0681;thaidjing.com NorthernThailandnatives SudaOuninandJeerasak Boonlertmovedfromafood trucktoabrickandmortar in2020 Salmoniscooked withginger,bellpeppers andonionsandservedwith jasminerice Reservations accepted.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchTue.-Sun.,dinner Tue.-Sat $

Theo’sPizza Areawide;theospizza.com

Thelocalpizzeriahas specialtypies,sandwiches, salads,chickenwingsand breadsticks.TheGarden Partypizzaismadewith pesto,mozzarellaandfeta cheeses,artichokehearts, mushrooms,roastedred peppers,spinach,squash andblackpepper Noreservations.Deliveryavailable, andsomelocationshave outdoorseating.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

TiaMaria’sKitchen 2931TulaneAve., (504)218-7954; tiamariaskitchen.com ThemenuofHonduran

Silksnapperwaspreparedasa Vietnamese-stylecevicheatCarmo.

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dishesincludesbaleadas, pupusas,tacos,meatpies andbreakfastplates.The desayunocampesinoisa Honduranbreakfastwith twoeggs,choiceofmeat, avocado,queso,crema, plantainsandtortillas.No reservations.Deliveryavailable. Breakfastandlunch daily,dinnerMon.-Sat.$$

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco

1433St CharlesAve.,(504) 354-1342;5015MagazineSt.,(504)267-7612; titoscevichepisco.com

Tito’sPeruvianmenu includesseveralceviche dishes,shareableplates andlargedishes,likeduck confitwithbeerglaze,red onionsalsaandcilantrorice CevichecriolloincludesGulf fish,lechedetigre,limo chili,sweetpotatoandcorn. Reservationsaccepted. Outdoorseatingavailable atMagazineStreetlocation. LunchMon.-Sat.,dinner daily,brunchSun.$$$

TonyMandina’s 1915PrattSt.,Gretna, (504)362-2010;tonymandinas.com

Thefamily-ownedrestaurantservesSicilianand southernItaliandishes. Pan-searedredfishis cookedinawhitewineand lemongarlicbuttersauce withartichokehearts, capers,mushroomsand greenonionsandserved withlinguineandlump crabmeat.Reservations accepted DinnerWed. -Sat $$$

TrillyCheesesteaks 3735UlloaSt.,(504)5829057;trillycheesesteaks.com

TheMid-Cityrestaurant servesmeatandvegan versionsofPhillysandwiches.Thecheesesteakismade withsteak,sauteedpeppers andonionsandAmerican cheeseonanAmoroso’s roll.Theveganversionuses steakseitanandvegan cheddarcheesesauce.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchanddinnerTue. -Sun $$

TheVintage 3121MagazineSt., (504)608-1008; thevintagenola.com

Theall-daycafeserves beignets,sandwiches,flatbreadsandcharcuterieas wellcoffee,wineandcocktails.Theveggiepressed sandwichismadewith avocado,redonion,arugula,redpepper,pepperjack cheeseandasqueezeof lemon.Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily.$$

Vyoone’s 412GirodSt.,(504)5186007;vyoone.com

VyooneSegueLewis’WarehouseDistrictrestaurant servesaFrench-inspired menu Grilledlambchops areservedwithricepilaf, dicedcarrotsandpeasanda garlicmintsauce.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable.Dinner Wed.-Sun $$$

WildSouth 1245ConstanceSt., (504)655-1338; wildsouthrestaurant.com

Coquettechef-owner MichaelStoltzfusand

chefBrettMacrisrecently openedthistastingmenu restaurantintheLowerGardenDistrict Arecent,fivecoursemenuincludedGulf shrimpwithstrawberryand caviar,lion’smanemushroomswithblackgarlicand curedeggyolk,andgrilled cobiawithsquash,greens andshiitakemushrooms. Reservationsaccepted DinnerTue.-Sat $$$

WishingTown

BakeryCafe

802NashvilleAve.,(504) 533-9166;3327Severn Ave.,Metairie,(504)8858272;wishingtown.com

Alongwiththebakery selectionofpastriesand cakes,there’samenuwith steamedbuns,dumplings andnoodledishes.Thefried tofuhotpotincludessoybeanproteinslices,water chestnut,seaweedknot, mushroom,babycorn, lettuce,scallion,friedonion andpreservedvegetablesin avegetariansoupbase No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.Sat.$$

YakuzaHouse

2740SevernAve.,Metairie, (504)345-2031;yakuzahouse.com

TheJapanesemenuhas ricebowls,tempuradishes, noodles,handrolls,sashimi andmore,andthere’sa 12-courseseasonaltasting menu Mushroomudon carbonaraisanoodledish withshimeji,shiitakeand kingmushroomswithjidori eggingarlicbuttersauce. Reservationsrecommended

fordinner Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sat $$

YoNashi 419CarondeletSt.,(504) 345-2155;yonashinola.com

TheJapaneserestaurant servesaregularlychanging omakasemenu Arecent menuincludedbluefintuna tartarewithblackgarlic

vinaigrette,seaweed salad,mangoandjalapeno, Hamachiandkampachi sushiandsearedGulffish withasparagus,mushroom andsaikyozuke.Reservationsrecommended.

DinnerThu.-Mon $$$ Zasu

127N.CarrolltonAve.,(504)

267-3233;zasunola.com

ChefSueZemanickserves acontemporarymenuat herMid-Cityrestaurant OraKingsalmonisserved withcharredcabbage,baby carrots,roastedgarlicpommepureeandwalnut-herb vinaigrette.Reservations recommended.DinnerMon, Wed.-Sat $$$

Thebluecrabhummuswithwood-roastedcorn, lemonbutterandmintatSaba

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CORNET SHRIMP PO BOY

AllPoBoysaremadewithtraditionalNewOrleans Frenchbread,dressed(lettuce-tomato-pickles),and servedwithachoiceofFrenchfries,voodooslaw,or potatosalad.SetintheheartoftheFrenchQuarter, CornetservesauthenticCajunandCreoleCuisine

MOTHER’SRESTAURANT SHRIMP CREOLE OMELET

ManythinkofMother’sRestaurantasabreakfast place.Omeletsofallvarietiesarestillpopular.The menurangesfromsimpleeggdishestobiscuitstopped withdebris,originatingatMother’s.Today,pancakes cookedtoorderremainpopular,andthemenunow includesseveraldishesservedwithcheesegrits MOTHERSRESTAURANT.NET

ANNUNCIATION

SOFT SHELLCRABAMANDINE

FriedCrabbathedinaBrownButter AmandineSaucegarnishedwithalmonds

POTHOLE PULLED PORK SLIDERS

Comeenjoythedeliciousflavorsofourpulledporksliders pairedwithcrispytatertots,servedalongsidecoleslaw andpickles!DiscovertheFrenchQuarter’snewestSports Bar,wherewe’reservinguplate-nightmealsanddrinks. Don’tmissout–we’reopenuntil5amonweekends!

SipintosophisticationwithPJ’sSouthernElegance collection.Say‘Ido’totheSouthernWeddingCake IcedLatte,SouthernWeddingCakeVelvetIce,and SouthernCharmChicoryColdBrew.

HaveyoutriedtheCatfishLafittespecialyet?Fresh friedfishtoppedwithacrawfishcreamsauceontop ofourricepilaf.Just$10.99

CHEFRON’SGUMBOSTOP SEAFOODPLATTER

ChefsRon’sGumboStopisn’tjustallaboutgumbo althoughthestuffedgumbosareoutofthisworld good!Theseafoodplattercomeswithfriedcatfish, shrimpandoysters.Allplatterscomewithfried, hushpuppiesandaside.

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THECAUSE&THECURENOLA K-DOG

Korean-influencedcorndogsrolledinyourchoice ofPanko,Ramen,HotCheetos,orPotatoCrisps. Chooseyourfilling:All-BeefHotDog|Mozzarella Cheese|1/2HotDog1/2Mozz|Pickle

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LUKE

PAN-SAUTEED POMPANO

ButteredCrawfishBreadwithburrata mozzarellaandlemon

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THEO’SNEIGHBORHOODPIZZA THEMEATHEAD

TomatoSauce,Mozzarella,Pepperoni,Sausage, Bacon,ItalianSausage,CanadianBacon,and Hamburger

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AnAmericanclassic!Spinachdipwithgrilledgarlic shrimpandservedwithgarlicFrenchbread NICEGUYSNOLA.COM

fennel,jalapeno,yuzu,Herbsaint,grilledfocaccia

BUDSI’SAUTHENTICTHAI KHAO SOINOODLESOUP

WellknownforIssanregionalspecialties,Budsi featuresthissouptospotlighttheeclectic&sumptuous flavorsofThailand’smountainousChiangMairegion. Eggnoodlesaresmotheredbyaspiced,richbroth, thentoppedwithcrispyeggnoodles,pickledmustard greens,&redonionswithyourchoiceofmeatortofu

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JACKROSE FETTUCCINE NERO

Searedseascallopsandwildmushroomsserved withsquidinkfettuccine,whichhasbeentossedin vermouthcreamandgarnishedwithshavedparmesan.

JACKROSERESTAURANT.COM

Freshlymadesushiusingthehighestquality ingredientsiswhatyou’llgetwiththeRainbow Roll:Snowcrab,asparagus,andavocadosinside seaweed&rice,toppedwithtuna,salmon, yellowtail,andlemonslices.

MIKIMOTOSUSHI.COM

CRACK’D SHAKSHUKA

Crack’DBrunchisthenewestconceptbyOnePack Hospitality.TheLowerGardenDistrictrestaurant pairsbrunchclassicswithbottomlessmimosas TheirpopulartakeontheMiddleEasterndish Shakshukafeaturesspicedtomatosauce,baked eggs,goatcheese,andtoastedsourdough.

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NICEGUYSNOLA

SEAFOODPOTATO

Whatbetterwaytohaveapotatostuffedwith friedshrimpandcatfishtoppedwithour housemadeseafoodcheesesauce.Adda lobsterforextraflavor!

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PARKWAYBAKERYANDTAVERN DEEP FRIEDCREOLEBBQ SHRIMP POORBOY

Parkway’ssignaturefriedLouisianashrimp Poorboycoveredwithacreolebuttersauce

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PEACOCKROOM PEACOCKBRUNCHTOWER

crispyGulfoysters,salt&peppershrimp,shaved ProsciuttodiParma,pimentocheese&Creole cracklins’,buttermilkbiscuit,bourbonpecansticky bun,ham&cheddarscone,andcinnamonscone

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LEGACYKITCHEN’SSTEAKANDCHOP

LK CENTER CUTFILET

Today’sneighborhoodsteakhouseinGretna capturingpolishedcasualsandwiches,crispssalads andcomfortfoodentreeswithavarietyofprime steaksandchopscookedtoperfection Highemphasisonwineandcocktailservice TheWestbankisthebestbank,correct?

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PORTOFCALL CHEESEBURGER

Allourburgersarehalfpoundgroundfreshdaily, andcomewithbakedpotatowithbutter.Lettuce, tomatoes,onionandpicklesonside.Sourcream, cheddarcheese,ormushroomsonpotatoextra ChivesandBaconBitsbyrequest—nocharge.

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THAIHEYNOLA

TOMKHA RAVIOLI

Coconutmilkcreamysaucecookedwithfresh Thaiherbs,servedwithGulfshrimp,shrimp&crab ravioli,localmushroomandLouisianaCajuncaviar

THAIHEYNOLA.COM

THEVINTAGE FANCYBEIGNET FLIGHT

TheVintage is your all-in-one Café,Bakery, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast/Lunch/dinner spot on Magazine Street.Can’t pick just one beignet? Enjoyaflight of fancybeignets!

THEVINTAGENOLA.COM

Garlicbuttersauce,cochondelait,roasted garlic,spinach,redonion&scallions.Featuredon Diners,Drive-Ins&Dives

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KATIE’S THEBOUDREAUX

PHOTOBYSTEVELEGATO

DAHLA KHAO SOI

DelectableThaicuisineinawarm,modernspace iswhatDahlabringstoNola.Flavorfulcurriesand noodles,stirfryandspecialdishesfilledwiththe delightfulblendofsweet,saltyandspicy embodied inthiscurrynoodlesoup--areofferedalongwith creativecocktailsthatarenottobemissed.

NEYOW’SCREOLECAFE SEAFOODPLATTER

Lookingforhome-styleCreolecooking?Look nofurtherthanNeyow’sCreoleCafé.Menu favesincludeShrimpCreole,StuffedCrabs&the SeafoodPlatter:Farmraisedcatfish,Gulfshrimp &oysters,&astuffedcrab,servedwith2sides

NEYOWS.COM

AUDUBONCLUBHOUSE BYDICKIEBRENNAN&CO.

CHICKEN&WAFFLESANDWICH

AudubonClubhouseisopendailyofferinglunch,dinner, brunch&cocktailsatthenewly-renovatedclubhouse. Trydeep-frieddeviledeggs,ClubhouseCobbsalad,or themonsterChicken&WaffleBreakfastSandwich (pictured)…allwithaviewofAudubonPark AUDUBONCLUBHOUSE.COM

LEGACYKITCHEN’SCRAFTTAVERN CHICKEN&WAFFLES

Legacy Kitchen’sCraft Tavern offersrefined American fare &crafted cocktails. Theirbrunch menu offersFried Chicken&Waffles with hickory bacon-studded, pepper jellymaple syrup. Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch, anddinner.

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ORLEANSGRAPEVINE MUSHROOMDEVINWITHGRILLEDSHRIMP

Portobellocappreparedinredwine,stuffedwithfresh tomato,toppedinroastedgarliccreamsauceand truffledgreenswithLouisianagulfshrimp.

ORLEANSGRAPEVINE.COM

SHYAN’SKITCHEN CHICKENTIKKA MASALA

TenderedMarinatedwhitemeatchickenperfectly grilledandthencookedinacreamytomatobaseddishaddedwithlightIndianspices.Served withBasmatiriceorNaanisagatewaytodive intoPakistani/IndiancuisineatShyan’sKitchen. Visitusat3320HoumaBlvd,Metairie,LA EATSHYANS.COM

MOSCA’S SHRIMP MOSCA

Formorethan70years,customershaveenjoyed Italianclassicslikespaghetti&meatballsinaddition tosignaturespecialtieslikeourShrimpMosca: adozenheadlesspeel&eatshrimpsautéedin oliveoil,whitewine,garlic&Italianseasonings

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ANGELOBROCATO LOUISIANASTRAWBERRYICE

It’snosurprisethatAngeloBrocatohasbeenaNew Orleansfavoriteforover100years.Stopbyfora classicSpumoni,Italiancookies,CannoliCake,andso muchmore.Thissummer,trytheirFreshFruitItalian icemadewithlocallygrownPonchatoulaStrawberries

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LEGACYKITCHEN’STACKLEBOX CHARBROILEDOYSTERS

Craftcocktails &mouthwatering southern dishes served up dailyatthe TackleBox. Brunch served dailyuntil 2p.m.Happy Hour daily3-6 p.m. Tryacustomerfavorite: Charbroiled Oysters made with garlic parmesan herb butter

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Sucré Royal 217Royal St

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NewOrleans, LA 70130

SucréMagazine 3025 Magazine St NewOrleans, LA 70115

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SucréCovington 206 LakeDrSTE 7, Covington,LA70433

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NewOrleans, LA 70115

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SpiritofLouisianaJazz

FuneralandSecondLine

TheYoungMenOlympianJunior BenevolentAssociation,BigChiefBo DollisJr.AndtheWildMagnoliasand TBCBrassBandwillparticipateina secondlineatNewOrleansCityPark’s FestivalGroundstorememberand honorthoselosttoCOVID-19,aswell asrescueandresponseworkerswho assistedinrecoveryfromrecenthurricanesaffectingtheregion.Peopleare welcometojointheprocessionandbring mementosoflovedones.Theprocessionbeginsat4p.m.Saturday,May25, attheReunionShelterat4Friedrichs Ave.Theeventisorganizedbythe KreweofBlackandGold.Visitkreweofblackandgold.comforinformation

ChrisIsaak

Crooner,1980shearthroband part-timeactorChrisIsaakisknown forsongslike“Somebody’sCrying” and“WickedGame.”Itdidn’thurthis careerthatsomeofhissongsfeatured prominentlyinDavidLynchfilms,or thathehadbitpartsinmovieslike “SilenceoftheLambs,”buthisvocal rangecarriedhimfromRoyOrbisonesquetonestofalsettos.At8p.m Wednesday,May22,atHouseofBlues Findticketsviachrisisaak.com

SoulBrassBand

DerrickFreemanandSoulBrass

BandheadlinethekickofftoTipitina’s FreeFridayssummerconcertseries LeTrainiumpalsoperforms.Theseries runs15weeks,fromMay24through Aug.30.Musicstartsat9p.m.For information,visittipitinas.com.

WaterSeed

Theband’s“futurefunk”isablendof funk,soul,popandelectronicmusic, andinrecentmonths,thebandhas presentedits“JourneytoFunkstar” showwithlightingandothereffects inspiredbycomicbooks,gamingand more.Thebandflipsontheneonlights foranightoffuturefunkatTheRabbit Hole.At8:30p.m.Saturday,May25. Tickets$15inadvanceviarabbitholenola.com,or$20generaladmission.

ThaisClarkbirthdaybash

VocalistThaisClarkhassungwithtraditionaljazzbandsandisknownfor herloveofthebluesassungbylegends likeBessieSmithandMaRainy.She wasintheoriginalcastoftheVernel Bagneris’locallycreated0ff-Broadway hit“OneMo’Time.”Shecelebratesher birthdayatSnugHarborwithshows at7:30p.m.and9:30p.m.Thursday, May23.Tickets$30viasnugjazz.com.

Gilliam’sIsle

InterrobanghostsitsCamp Interrobangsoireewithgames,asoakingpool,acampfire,s’mores,andmusic fromC’estFunk,theLatingroovesof PescadillaandDJsKuti,K-Realand more.At6p.m.Saturday,May25,at 4450N.GalvezSt.Admission$10.Find informationat@interrobangnola.

SteeleCreekalbumrelease

GuitaristandsingerPhilCramerleads theAmericanaandfolkmusicproject SteeleCreek.Thebandreleasesits latestalbum,“TowardstheLight,”at anafternoonshowatZonyMashBeer Project.LukeSpurrAllenalsoperforms.At3p.m.Sunday,May26.For information,visitzonymashbeer.com.

NOLAWindsQuintet

TheNOLAWindsQuintet,featuring clarinet,flute,oboe,bassoonand FrenchHorn,performsworksbyBizet, EwazenandNielsen.At7:30p.m Tuesday,May21,atMarignyOpera House.Suggesteddonation$15.Find informationviamarignyoperahouse.org.

‘IHeardItThrough theGrapevine’

Inthe1982documentary,James BaldwinbringsNigerianwriter ChinuaAchebeonatouroftheSouth asherevisitslandmarksintheCivil RightsMovementtoseewhathasand hasn’tchanged.Thefilmalsofeatures AmiriBaraka,SterlingBrown,Hoyt FullerandNewOrleans’OrethaCastle Haley.The4Krestorationofthefilm screensat7p.m.dailyatZeitgeist Theatre&Lounge.Visitzeitgeistnola orgforinformation.

HappyOrganHour

KeyboardistJoeAshlarcanbefound onWednesdaysleadingahappyhour, funkyorganthrowdownattheMaple Leafwithacombinationofmusicians. Thisweekandnext,he’llbejoinedby drummerStantonMooreandguitarist DannyAbel.Thetrioplaysnext6p.m to9p.m.Wednesday,May22.Cover is$20.Findmoreinformation atmapleleafbar.com

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BigChiefGeraldPaigeoftheGreat SpiritWarriorsleadsthisband dedicatedtopreservingBlack MaskingIndianmusic.IndianWater willplaythebalconyattheNew OrleansJazzMuseumat5p.m Tuesday,May21.Theeventisfree, anditalsowillbelivestreamedat facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum.

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MONDAY20

BAMBOULAS TheRugcutters,1:15pm; JonRonierBand,5:30pm;EdWillsBlues 4Sale,9pm

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER— DickDeluxe,9pm

BOURBONOBAR—TiffanyHallAndThe JazzMasters,4pm;KennyBrown&the KBExpress,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— MatineeAllStarBand,1pm;LeeFloyd AndThunderboltTrio,5pm;Richard ScottandFriends,8pm

TUESDAY21

BAMBOULAS—Jean-PaulBrionandthe SultrySweets,1:15pm;GiselleAnguizola Quartet,5:30pm;CaitieB.andTheHand MeDowns,9pm

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—OhShishitoft.PeterHarris, VictorCampbell,JohnMichaelBradford andJamisonRoss,8pm

BOURBONOBAR Dr.Zach,4pm; IngridLuccia,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

Richard"Piano"Scott,1pm;ColinMyers Band,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/Jamil Sharif,8pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—JavierOlondo& Asheson,8pm

THEGOAT ApeVermin,MeanGreen, SoulDredger,9pm

THERABBITHOLE RebirthBrass Band,10pm

WEDNESDAY22

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL—FirmRootsft.PeterHarris, DerekDouget,DwightFitch,Jr.,andthe NewOrleansGroovemaster,8pm

BLUENILE NewBreedBrass Band,9:30pm

BOURBONOBAR GaryBrown,4pm; Serabee,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

Richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;Bourbon StreetStars,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBand W/KevinRayClark,GunhildCarling,8pm JEANLAFITTENATIONALHISTORICAL PARKVISITORCENTER,NEWORLEANS

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—BrunoElisabetsky&SaskiaWalker BrazilianQuartet,2pm

SANTOS—PrivateIslandwith PinkSkies,9pm

THEGOAT Woorms,KamikazeZombie, Garguts,9pm

TIPITINA'S LeoNocentelli(The Meters),PapaMali,Alvinyoungblood Hart,CoreyGlover(LivingColour); "HouseBand"feat.EricBolivar,Eric Vogel&KendrickMarshall,7pm

THURSDAY23

30°/-90° —Craw-zaddies,5pm

BAMBOULAS—MissSigridandthe ZigZags,1:15pm;ChristinaKaminisand TheMix,5:30pm;WolfeJohn'sBlues Band,9pm

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—DoubleBirdft.PeterHarris, DavidTorkanowsky,RicardoPascal,and JasonMarsalis,8pm

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—SallyBaby's SilverDollars,9pm

BLUENILE Kimchisoop,4pm; XcitementBand,8pm;Wherey'at BrassBand,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard“Piano”Scott,12:30pm;Doyle CooperBand,2:30pm;JohnSaavedra Band,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandW/ KevinRayClark,GunhildCarling,8pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT— DaLovebirdswithRobinBarnesand PatCasey,8pm

THEGOAT MorganGarrett, Tweakhoney,Divtech,Hidden Hands,10pm

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JANE—LesGetrex,5pm

THERABBITHOLE—VictorCampbell Experience,8pm

FRIDAY24

BAMBOULAS—StephenBrashearBand, 11am;FelipeAntonioQuinteto,2:15pm; LesGetrexandCreoleCooking,6:30pm; Bettisand3rdDegreeBrassBand,10pm

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL Ohyeah!ft.PeterHarris, Wes"Warmdaddy"Anderson, EdPerkins,VictorAtkinsandPeter Varnado,8pm

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—Sabine McCallaBand,RoseVaughn,9pm

BLUENILE—TheCaesarBrothersFunk Box,8pm;KermitRuffinsandthe BarbecueSwingers,11pm

BOURBONOBAR—EllenSmith&April Spain,4pm;MemShannonTrio,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

—Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm; SamFriend,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm;TheBadSandys, 8pm;FritzelsAllStarBandW/KevinRay Clark,GunhildCarling,9pm

HOWLIN'WOLF FunkMonkey,7pm; BlondMelon,9pm ROCK'N'BOWL TheWiseguys,8:30pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE— Dr.MichaelTorregano,5pm

THERABBITHOLE—QBAByWorldwide, 11:45pm;NewGrooveBrassBand,9pm TIPITINA'S SoulBrassBand+ LeTrainiump,9pm

SATURDAY25

BAMBOULAS—Boardwalkerandthe3 FingerSwingers,2:15pm;Johnny MastroBlues,6:30pm;PaggyPrine andSouthernSoul,10pm;The Jaywalkers,11am BLUENILE GeorgeBrownBand, 8pm;TheMarignyStreetBrassBand, 10pm;CoreyHenryandtheTreme Funktet,11pm BOURBONOBAR—BrianWingard, 4pm;TheBluesMasters,8pm COURTYARDBREWERY—Sariyah Idan,5pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— SteveDetroyBand,2:30pm;Richard “Piano”Scott,12:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm;FritzelsAllStar Bandw/JamilSharif,9pm JEANLAFITTENATIONALHISTORICAL PARKVISITORCENTER,NEWORLEANS JAZZNATIONALHISTORICALPARK— DrumCirclewithMichaelSkinkus,10:30 am;NOJOyouthOrchestra,2pm MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE—BonBon Vivant,HandmadeMoments,7:30pm NOLABREWING JoeGeliniTrio,7pm PIROGUE’SWHISKEYBAYOU— CactusThief,8pm ROCK'N'BOWL Contraflow,8:30pm

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SUNDAY26

BAMBOULAS youse,1:15pm;The MidnightBrawlers,5:30pm;EdWills Blues4Sale,9pm;AaronLevinsonand Friends,10:30am BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—LittleFreddie KingBluesFest,3pm BLUENILE—TheBakedPotatoes,8pm; StreetLegendsBrassBand,10:30pm BOURBONOBAR—MarcStone,4pm; KennyBrown&theKBExpress,8pm BOURBONSTREETHONKYTONK The BadSandys,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB MartyPetersBand,12:30pm FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB—Lee Floyd&ThunderboltTrio,5pm;Fritzels AllStarBandw/MikeFulton,8pm TOULOUSETHEATRE BigFreedia, JellyJoseph,SweetCrude, Saxkixave,7:30pm

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MUSIC

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byJakeClapp

THEREAREN’TALOT

OFFRILLSinWar Bunnies’music.

Andthat’sexactly howthethree-piece NewOrleansband wantsit—direct, in-your-facerock thatdemandstobe playedloud.

Themembersof WarBunnies—lead vocalistandbassist SabrinaStone,guitaristAaronyounce anddrummerAna DeFerreira—haveeachplayedin NewOrleansrock andpunkbandsorhadtheirown soloprojects.

Stonehasbeenaguitar-wielding singer-songwriterplayingsolomaterialforyears,firstinNewyorkCity andtheninNewOrleans.younce, whoisoriginallyfromtheWestCoast, playsbassinSouthernsoul-rock bandThemOl’Ghostsandco-owns theshopStrangeGuitarworks.And Ferreira,whoisfromBrazil,drums withtheheavy,bluesypsychband HighBlackRiver(formerlySpitfire) andseveralotheroutfits.

WithWarBunnies,thetriofrom differentpartsoftheWestern Hemispherewantedtodrilldownon simpleyetchargedupsongwriting. Thatfocuscanbeheardontheband’s recentlyreleaseddebutEP,“What youWanted,”whichcanbefoundon musicstreamingplatforms.

“IttookAaronsoupingupabass formetobelike,allright,I’mgonna leanintothisinstrumentandplayless busyandgetintotheheartofwhat songsare,”Stonesays.“Withlike fivenotes,youenduphavingamuch moredirectmessage.”

“That’ssortofahallmarkofour sound,isjustlettingthisspacebepart ofthemusic,”younceadds.“There’s onlythreeofusonstageanyway There’sonlysomuchnoisewe’re makinganyway.”

While“WhatyouWanted”isa full-onalternativerockrecord,there’s clearpunkandmetalleaningsinWar Bunnies’music.They’renotdoing anythingfranticoroverlyaggressive, butthebandissettingupagroove andamoodandallowingspacetobea character,youncesays

Stoneandyouncestartedwriting musictogetherin2021.Thetwofirst usedadrummachine,whichcanbe heardon“Spaceforyou,”theirblunt

“tokenbreak-upballad”—“Ididn’t meantomakeyoufeellikeyoudidn’t meananything,butyoudidn’t.”

Theyquicklyrealizedthedrum machinewasn’tgoingtogivethe energytheywantedinaliveshow,so StoneandyounceconvincedFerreira (alreadybusywiththreeoriginal bands)tojointhemondrums.

WarBunnieshadtheirfirstshow asatrioinAugust2022atZonyMash atapartyfortheNewOrleansArts Rag,whichStonefoundedandedits. Anyonecanbeawarbunny,Stone says,andthebandhassincebuilta followingofwarbunniesaround NewOrleans.

Stone,younceandFerreira recordedthesix-song“Whatyou Wanted”lastyearatArtisoundonSt Claude,andthealbumwasmixedand masteredbyaudioengineerJustin Armstrong,whohasworked onalbumsbyDeftones,LizPhair andAudioslave.

Whilethesong“Spaceforyou” isaboutabreak-upyouncewent through,therearen’talotofsongs explicitlyaboutexeson“Whatyou Wanted.”It’sanEPaboutpickingup thepiecesandgrowing—radicalselfcare,Stonecallsit.

“Withthebanditself,there’sbeen alotofgrowthandhealingasatheme becausewe’reclosefriends,”Stone says.“Andeachtimewepresent anythingtothegroup,there’sthis encouragement:yes,thatdeservesto bebigger.Thatdeservestobelouder. Thatdeservestobeshared.”

WarBunniesnextplaysSunday,June 2,atTheDrifterwithDaria&TheHip Drops.Find“WhatYouWanted”and moreinfoatwarbunniesband.com

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WarBunniesis,fromleft, SabrinaStone,Aaron YounceandAnaDeFerreira.

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Greekrevival

byWillCoviello

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FESTIVALisnotlike stfests.Itmeans rformingonseveral ys,andithelpstobe letopleasedifferent stgoers’tastes,from aditionalmusicto ntemporaryGreek psongs ThymiosPartalesand sGreek-American perBandperformed theirfirstGreekFest year,andtheyreturn yearforthreedaysattheHellenic turalCenteronBayouSt.John. PartaleslivesinSanAntonio,andthe ndhasreleasedtwoalbumsoforigilmusic.Thegroupalsokeepsupwith epopularmusicinGreece,aswell traditionalfolkmusicanddances. performsatfestivalsandweddings, ereattendeesmayrequestparticular gionalfolksongsanddances Partales’bandwillperformallthree daysofGreekFestontheoutdoorstage alongBayouSt.JohnatAllenToussaint Boulevard.Thefestivalalsobringsa hostofGreekfood,amarket,kids’ gamesandmore Partalessingsinnightclubswhen he’snotperformingwiththeband.The bandmembersdon’tallliveinTexasbut gatherforbigevents.Thebandfeatures thetraditionalbouzouki,whichlooks likealong-neckedguitar,plusclarinet, keyboardsandpercussion.Thegroup typicallymixestunes,fromoriginals andcontemporaryGreekhitstoclassics familiartowideraudienceslike“Zorba theGreek”and“NeveronSunday.” PartalestypicallyalsodoesafewDJ setsofpopularGreekmusic. Newcomerscanjoininandlearn traditionalGreekdanceslikethe kalamatiano,tsamikoandsyrtos,in whichparticipantslinkhandsand danceinachainorcircle,orthemore individualtsifteteli. Duringthefestival,visitorscan taketoursoftheHolyTrinityGreek OrthodoxCathedral,whichis160years old.Toursincludeashorttalkonthe historyofthechurchandcommunity, andarchivalmaterialsareondisplay duringthefestival.Therealsowillbe demonstrationsofByzantinechantsled byJohnMichaelBoyer Atthefest,thechurch’sHellenic Dancersdontraditionalfolkoutfits andperformtraditionaldances,both insidetheHellenicCenterandatthe outdoorstage

ThymiosandHisGreek AmericanSuperBand performsatGreekFestival. PHOTOBYSOPHIAGERMER/ THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Thefestivalalsohasawidearrayof foodofferings,fromtheGreekmarket topreparedfoods.Highlightsinclude roastedlamb,goatburgers,souvlaki, keftedes(meatballs),spanakopita, stuffedgrapeleaves,karpouzosalata (watermelonandfetasalad),kolokithopita(zucchiniandfetapie)andmelitzanosalata,aneggplantdip,andother vegetarianitems.Dessertsinclude baklavasundaesandanewitem,lemon ekmekkataifi,withcreamcheese, lemoncustardandtoastedpecansover shreddedphyllodough

Atthepastrycounter,patronscan choosetheirownmixesofbaklava, karidopita,ouzoandravanicakes, andcookiesincludingkoulourakia, kourabiedes,stuffedfinikiaandmore. Boxeswithpre-madeassortmentsare availablenearthefestivalexitaswell ThemarkethasGreekcheeses, prepareddips,Greekyogurt,preserves, olives,pitaandotherbreads,spice mixesandmore.

Fordrinks,thereareboothsforGreek Mythosbeer,Greekwines,spirits includingmastihaliqueurandouzo,as wellasmango,pomegranate,strawberry,watermelonandouzodaiquiris. DubbedtheAthenianPlayground,the kids’areafeaturesgameswithinflatable obstaclecourses,craftactivities,face paintingandmore,andtherearesnowballsandasnackbar.

Thefestivalalsoholdsa5Krun/walk andaonemilerunforkidsonSaturday, andparticipantsgetearlyfestivalaccess. GreekFesthoursare5-11p.m.Friday, May24;11a.m.-10p.m.Saturday,May 25;and11a.m.-8p.m.Sunday,May26 Admissionis$10,andchildrenunder 12getinfree.Formoreinformation, visitgfno.com

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6Pines’ cousins

10Google Play buy

13In recent times

19A ton of, in Tijuana

20All over

21Outstanding examples on display

23Hot and bubbling

24All over

25Adds a little dash to?

26Ballpoint topper

28Kind of tide

30Nighttime light from a clear sky

31Creole cooking pod

FUN ‘N’GAMES

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32Actor Flynn

34-- standstill

35Writer Fleming

36Doll’s call 38Bean curd

40Person with a mouth-related nervous habit

44In a crowd of

45Some breads and whiskeys

46Equine beast

47Blaze fighter’s helmet

51Facilities for processing a paddy product

53Pep rally yells

55Big bay windows

56Cope (with)

57See 33-Down

59Env. directive

61Back of the neck

62Revolutionary Guevara

64Baking pans

66Tall conifer of California

68Revise copy

-Cola 71This instant

Zedong 73Grand -- wine 74Clamors

75Cyber-chuckles

76French painter Manet

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781996 running mate Jack

80Once named

81Rival of Hertz

82Long period

83Haiku, e.g.

85Gavel noise

87Low-status, as labor

89Treatment tablet

91Like fattening food

95Be the chairperson

97Plato’s “T”

98Toward the mouth, to an anatomist

99Bungee, e.g.

100 Large plant with fronds

102 Hershey’s toffee bar

103 Long periods

104 Turkey Day tuber

107 -- -mo

108 Slack-jawed

110 Actress Chaplin

112 Strangely beautiful quality

116 German for “genuine”

117 Quick-to-build house

120 Very strictly organized

122 Rx orders

124 World-weary

125 Navy aerobatic team

126 A Great Lake

127 Singer Goulding

128 Sloping

129 Decompose

130 Oct. preceder

131 Bob of folk

DOWN

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2Garage job

3Recession

4Maine’s state bird, e.g.

5Of the sun

6Craze

7By a single decisive action

8“Get Shorty” actress

9Cuss

10Burnt residue

11 ed (gym class)

12Flip-top’s relative

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131995 war film with Danny Glover and Ray Liotta

14Fish features

15Emmy winner Remini

16Second part of a play

17Singer -- Marie

18Ruhr Valley city

22“Suppose ...”

27Ancestry via the father’s side

29Event at which people enter frigid water

33With 57-Across, singer with the 1994 #1 hit “Stay”

36Tarnish

37Pal, in Paris

39Olive of comics

41“Baloney!”

42Goof up

43Held in check

48Likely to run into adversity

49Of Swiss peaks

50African fly

52Wrestling pad

54Wall Street fluctuation

58Witty Bombeck

60Lacerated

62Letter-shaped vise

63Vacuum cleaner brand

65Lymph

67Dingbat

70Help

77Form a group

79Golf norm

84Planet’s livable zone

86Overly modest type

88Smog soils it

90Actress Flynn Boyle

92Philosopher -tzu

93Investment option, in brief

94Investment options, in brief

96Trapping morays, say

101 Promote

104 California’s -Buena Island

105 Skating leaps

106 Media bigwig

109 Peaks

111 Formed into a ball

113 “-- yellow ribbon ...”

114 Somali supermodel

115 Prefix with drama

118 Laos’ home

119 “It’s -- real!”

121 June hrs.

123 Stage design