Summer RESTAURANT GUIDE 2013
a la Provence features seared chops with rosemary-wine demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
IRIS 321 N. Peters St., (504) 299-3944; www.irisneworleans.com Mussels are served with black linguine tossed with cherry tomatoes and white wine in garlic broth. The Malaysian-spiced lamb chops come with Israeli couscous, roasted peppers and cucumbers. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
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ISABELLA’S PIZZERIA 200 Hewitt Road, Hammond, (985) 230-9900; 1331 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 809-1900; 2660 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Hwy. 21, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 875-7620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net Shrimp pesto pizza is topped with sauteed shrimp, onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and roasted garlic. For a starter, there’s shrimp and mirliton bisque. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
ITALIAN BARREL 430 Barracks St., (504) 569-0198; www.italianbarrel.com Porcini and truffle ravioli
Manager Rene Guzman presents a chicken and waffle plate at Ma Mamma’s House.
ITALIAN PIE Citywide; www.italianpie.com Mediterranean pizza features artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and pesto sauce. Fettuccine is topped with creamy Alfredo sauce and grilled chicken or shrimp. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
IZZO’S ILLEGAL BURRITO 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 101, Harvey, (504) 708-4530; 4316 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A, Metairie, (504) 708-5220; 70488 Hwy. 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 288-2388; www.izzos.com Diners can get a burrito made to order with a choice of tortilla (flour, cayenne, spinach or wheat), meats (chicken, steak, shrimp), vegetables, salsas, cheeses, rice and beans. Izzo’s salads include romaine lettuce, choices of meat and toppings, tortilla strips and salsa or one of three house dressings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
JACK DEMPSEY’S RESTAURANT 738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; www.jackdempseys.net The Jack Dempsey seafood platter features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls and two side items. Steamed Dungeness crab is served with a side. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat. and dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JACQUES-IMO’S CAFE 8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacques-imos.com Shrimp and alligator cheesecake is topped with Creole tomato sauce. “Godzilla meets fried green tomatoes” features a fried soft-shell crab atop medallions of fried green tomato and eggplant topped with remoulade. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
JAEGER’S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER HOUSE 901 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with breadcrumbs, cheese and garlic butter. Pound-and-a-quarter Maine lobsters are boiled and served with butter sauce, potatoes, corn and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
JAGER HAUS GERMAN RESTAURANT & BAR 833 Conti St., (504) 5259200; www.jager-haus.com Sauteed veal cutlets are served with porcini mushroom and veal demi-glace, spaetzle dumplings and lingonberry sauce. German meatloaf is made from ground beef, pork, applewoodsmoked bacon and pork belly, topped with mushroom demi-glace and served with a choice of potato salad, spaetzle, red cabbage or sauerkraut. Reservations acPAGE 57
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1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com Irish House’s fish and chips come with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Bangers and mash features mashed potatoes with Irish sausage in brown onion gravy. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
are served with white wine cream sauce and a drizzle of truffled olive oil. Osso buco is a baked 16-ounce veal shank served with red sauce and polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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