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The city says what it’s doing is taxi “reform.” For once, there’s little dispute from any side as to whether that’s the right word. The tourism industry — at least those representatives in attendance — wants better, cleaner, more fuel-efficient cabs in New Orleans. So do transit improvement groups like Transport for NOLA and advocates for disabled riders like Charles Tubre of the Advocacy Center. Among other things, the proposals will create new accessible taxis for passengers with disabilities. They will set higher fees for the transfer or sale of a taxi permit — called a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience (CPNC) — from $350 to $2,000 or 20 percent of the sale price, whichever is more. They’ll require periodic drug testing for CPNC holders. In most cases, taxi company owners, CPNC holders and the lawyers and consultants they’ve hired say they too want improved conditions and higher standards. But to them, it’s too

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“i thought i’d pass along an email newsletter i received from sen. Landrieu still praising and defending Obamacare. Thought you’d want to know — David” — sen. David Vitter, taking a swipe at Louisiana’s senior senator, Mary Landrieu, in an email last week detailing his fight against President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “i know senator (David) Vitter likely had his own reasons for forwarding my email message on to his supporters. But i want to thank him for helping spread the word to Louisianians about the benefits of and the need for the Affordable Care Act. i hope everyone in Louisiana reads it, and i’m happy to answer any questions about why health care reform is so important to our state.” — sen. Mary Landrieu, in a statement to Gambit.

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the company. Morrish voluntarily delayed consideration of the bill when it came up for committee action. Donelon says “a handful of politically connected” plaintiff attorneys have driven the litigation and are simply out to get money by opposing the bills. Ashy counters that the successful class action suit against Citizens has actually made the company better, because it now maintains larger reserves and reinsurance as well as adjusters ready to handle claims — all as a consequence of the litigation. “Mr. Donelon has done a very good job of portraying this as a money grab by lawyers,” Ashy adds. “what he hasn’t said is that in addition to the legislative auditor calling it the worst-run insurance company in the state, Citizens neglected to honor its obligations to its policyholders. Now they want legislative relief to do something that the judicial system said was wrong. That’s just not the right way to handle it.” Citizens had no contract adjusters when Katrina hit. The penalty for failing to adjust claims in a timely fashion is capped at $5,000 per claimant. in the suit filed by Herman and other attorneys, Citizens was hit with the maximum penalty for all members of the class. Donelon says that ruling was “outrageous” because it was rendered as the result of a summary judgment — a ruling by a judge without a trial based on the lack of any significant factual disputes. Donelon says not all homeowners were equally delayed, and therefore the case should not have been heard as a class action or decided by summary judgment. He says a similar case in federal court failed to gain class certification. Morrish’s sB 204 would let Citizens avoid having to post bonds in litigation. The bond requirement on losing parties helps guarantee payment of adverse judgments. sB 204 came up for committee hearing last week, but committee members deadlocked 4-4 on it. it remains on the committee calendar. LaFleur’s bill would loosen the penalty provisions that apply to all insurance companies for delays in resolving claims. it would provide that penalties apply only when delays are deemed “arbitrary, capricious or without probable cause.” it too was deferred voluntarily when it came up for committee consideration. Citizens and the plaintiff lawyers might yet discuss a settlement of the litigation. The main issue for plaintiffs and their attorneys is whether they will be able to collect on the judgment, which has grown to $110 million with interest and costs. Donelon says he would be willing to settle the matter for $90 million if the attorneys would cap their fees at one-third. Herman says it’s not legal or ethical to settle a class action based on attorney’s fees. “we would entertain any discussion of fees once they pay the judgment,” Herman says. Meanwhile, the bills could come up again at any time in the senate insurance Committee, which Morrish chairs. — CLANCy DUBOs

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early Warning System himself is a polarizing figure. Forty-nine percent say they approve or strongly approve of his performance, while 44 percent disapprove or strongly disapprove. Broken down by race, however, Serpas’ numbers are stark: 23 percent of black respondents strongly approve of the chief, compared to only 14 percent of whites. But when it comes to strong disapproval, only 13 percent of whites said they strongly disapprove of Serpas, while 34 percent of blacks felt that way. “It appears there is not only polarization between blacks and whites when it comes to Serpas’ job approval rating, but there is also of a divergence of opinion within the African-American community regarding the police chief,” Chervenak wrote in his summary. New Orleans City Council — The poll did not measure individual council members’ standing, but the overall trend is clear: Voter confidence in the council has pancaked, particularly among African-Americans. In 2008, 68 percent

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ast week, University of New Orleans professor Ed Chervenak released the results of his biennial “Quality of Life” survey, which measures the responses of voters in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes regarding their satisfaction levels on a wide spectrum of issues, from elected officials to sociological trends. After Hurricane Katrina and the federal floods in 2005, the surveys focused on the region’s recovery. This year’s survey dropped that approach and returned to inquiring about voter satisfaction across the board. The results should hearten some Orleans Parish public officials — but they also should serve as an early warning, because they hint at some troubling trends. A few examples: Mayor Mitch Landrieu — As Landrieu approaches his second anniversary as mayor, he remains extremely popular with New Orleanians across the board, though his numbers are slightly lower than they were in 2010 (69 percent approval, down from 75 percent). Landrieu took office with strong biracial support, and his popularity among white voters has actually grown a bit — but he has lost 12 percentage points among black voters, particularly among black male voters. “The decline in approval for the mayor appears to be due to two factors: jobs and crime,” Chervenak wrote in his analysis. The Orleans poll was conducted Feb. 2329, one day before the shooting of Justin Sipp, which is still being investigated by NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau, and one week before the killing of Wendell Allen (who was unarmed) during a marijuana bust in Gentilly. Since then, one of the cops in the Sipp case, Jason Giroir, has resigned over online comments he made regarding the shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida. Landrieu and NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas responded quickly to both shootings and to the Giroir flap, but both matters still could undermine Landrieu’s support among African-Americans. NOPD and Chief Ronal Serpas — In the 2010 survey, 46 percent of New Orleanians said the biggest local problem was crime. This year, that number jumped to 61 percent. Moreover, in 2010 less than 40 percent of respondents said crime was increasing overall; this year that number was 64 percent. Figures released by the NOPD in early March confirm these perceptions. By the department’s own numbers, crime was up 10 percent in 2011 over 2010. Serpas explained this by saying people are reporting more crimes because they have more confidence in NOPD. Whether you believe that or not, the survey measures voter perceptions, not citizen reporting. In 2010, 19 percent of New Orleanians said they didn’t feel safe around their homes after nightfall. This year, that number jumped to 36 percent. This year’s survey shows Serpas

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The man with Two Plans Gov. Bobby Jindal is pursuing major changes to state workers’ retirement plans — and to his own.

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t wasn’t exactly a secret that Gov. Bobby Jindal wanted to tinker with public pension systems. His policy advisors dropped hints about it over the Christmas holidays and soon thereafter met with potential allies. Jindal unveiled his plan Jan. 25 at a Baton rouge rotary Club luncheon. But as his staff prepared legislation to drastically alter pension programs for state workers, Jindal changed his own retirement schedule. according to documents released by the louisiana State Employees’ retirement System (laSErS), Jindal added 2.2 years worth of service to his retirement plan on Jan. 4. five days later he began his second term. all the while, he was developing proposals that raise state employees’ retirement contributions by 3 percent — ostensibly to address the state’s current (and growing) $18.5 billion retirement debt — and raise the retirement age (after accelerating his own retirement date). Jindal wants to put state employees’ increased contributions into the general fund, however, not toward reducing

louisiana’s retirement debt. a report just released by the legislative auditor questions the constitutionality of Jindal’s retirement proposals. Meanwhile, as a result of his personal retirement finagling, Jindal is now halfway through his second four-year term, as far as his retirement benefits are calculated, even though that term began only three months ago. Tonja Normand, laSErS’ public information director, explains: “Together, the 2.2 years of credit restored and the four years earned during his first term as governor total about 6.2 years of service.” Though legal, Jindal’s move may bode ill for his retirement “reform” bills. Jindal spokesman Kyle Plotkin disagrees, saying the governor merely followed laSErS’ process for repurchasing and restoring credit. “It has nothing to do with the changes,” he says, referring to Jindal’s proposed legislation. Baton rouge blogger Tom aswell, who holds forth on louisianaVoice.com, was first to expose Jindal’s move. “This would appear to be yet another shameless display

of Jindal’s total contempt for state employees and his relentless agenda of self-promotion,” aswell wrote in a post last week. Jindal broke no laws, however. He earned the 2.2 years of service that he added back to his plan when he served as secretary of the department of Health and Hospitals under former Gov. Mike foster from 1996 to 1998. When he left that post to head up the National Bipartisan Commission on the future of Medicare, he requested a “refund of employee contributions,” which state employees often do when they leave state government. The refund amounted to roughly $15,000 — which did not include forfeited interest and investment earnings on Jindal’s original contributions. When he bought back into the system earlier this year, he put the refund back — plus some $27,000 in interest and penalties, bringing his total reinvestment to about $42,000. laSErS guidelines explain how Jindal restored his previously forfeited credit and placed it into his retirement plan as governor: “In order to reestablish forfeited

creditable service, a former member must again be employed in state service and be a contributing member of the system for at least 18 months. The member may then repay the refund plus interest as established by law.” according to laSErS’ guidelines, increasing credit in a plan “may qualify a member for earlier retirement eligibility and/or an increase in monthly retirement benefit.” Whether those perks will eventually justify Jindal’s $42,000 reinvestment remains to be seen. a lot depends on how long Jindal stays in laSErS and what his future salaries look like. Plus, market conditions could skew the benefits — for Jindal and all other laSErS participants. Equally telling could be the extent to which Jindal succeeds in rewriting the rules for laSErS. at a minimum, that may help us understand the governor’s latest moves, even if we don’t like what we learn. Jeremy Alford is a freelance journalist in Baton Rouge. Email him at jeremy@ jeremyalford.com or follow him on Twitter: @alfordwrites.

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‘Reforms’ in need of Reform fter four years of touting ethics “reforms” that were largely window dressing, Gov. Bobby Jindal finally acknowledges that his “gold standard” needs some polishing. Jindal is backing a handful of bills in the current legislative session to tweak the 2008 changes that he rammed through a special session with little opposition and even less thoughtful analysis. Most of Jindal’s bills are good ideas, but some of them, typically, don’t go far enough. State Rep. Tim Burns, R-Mandeville, is handling Jindal’s proposals via House Bills 942, 950 and 955. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), which for decades has been a leading advocate of reform, recently published a 36-page analysis of the state’s ethics and campaign finance laws. PAR makes more than a dozen recommendations that Jindal and lawmakers should heed. The report is available online at www.parlouisiana.org. It’s not light reading, but the study’s focus goes to the heart of governmental integrity. PAR’s suggestions include: • Clearly define the authority of the state Board of Ethics and the Ethics Adjudicatory Board. This problem was

created by Jindal’s 2008 “reforms.” The governor effectively gutted the ethics board in ’08 by shifting its “adjudicatory” authority to administrative law judges (ALJs) who answer to a Jindal appointee. Before those changes, the ethics board functioned as investigator, prosecutor, judge and jury. Now the ALJs are the judges and the ethics board is the prosecutor. That’s fine, but the lines of authority and jurisdiction are fuzzy — especially in cases involving campaign finance law violations. • The ethics board must have the right to appeal adverse rulings by ALJs, who themselves are new to this process. Jindal wants to limit that right to “questions of law.” A good argument can be made for that, but the law should define “questions of law.” The existing Administrative Procedures Act has a good definition. The ethics laws should use that standard — but require it to be interpreted broadly in ethics cases. • Lawmakers should tighten prohibitions against spending campaign funds for personal use. The state’s current definitions are vague (probably on purpose). Federal campaign finance laws offer a model standard. They prohibit any

Lawmakers should tighten prohibitions against spending campaign funds for personal use. expenditure that is “used to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense of a person that would exist irrespective of the candidate’s election campaign or individual’s duties as a holder of federal office.” Federal law specifically prohibits using campaign funds for home mortgage payments, clothing, noncampaign auto expenses, country club memberships, vacations, household food, tuition and tickets to sporting events and concerts. That would force quite a change in lifestyle upon some Louisiana lawmakers. “If somebody is using campaign funds

for personal use, it’s really no different than taking a gift, which is prohibited,” says PAR president Robert Scott. “The definitions are not clear enough.” Scott says Jindal’s current package of bills “looks pretty good so far — except the bill on appeals.” PAR wants a broader right of appeal for the ethics board, but Scott says PAR would settle for authority to appeal “questions of law” if the term is broadly construed. Scott says PAR also is concerned that Jindal’s bill would require a unanimous vote of the ethics board to file an appeal. Requiring a unanimous vote to appeal a case is ridiculous, because it means an errant politician would only need to coopt one board member to forestall an appeal. It’s the same kind of one-step-forwardtwo-steps-back legerdemain that was the hallmark of Jindal’s 2008 “reforms.” The PAR report contains many more recommendations that lawmakers ought to heed — if for no other reason than to make an honest man of Bobby Jindal when he boasts on his many fundraising trips that he has brought an ethical “gold standard” to Louisiana.

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pril brings warm breezy days, big festivals and Gambit’s spring restaurant guide. This issue is full of everything that’s fresh and in season, from hot boiled crawfish to cool new gelato flavors. There are coffeeshops, pizza parlors, steak houses, fine dining spots, barbecue joints, seafood shacks, sushi bars and much more. restaurants are arranged alphabetically and listings include information on menu items, reservation policies, hours and prices. enjoy.

5FIFTY5 New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., 553-5638; www.marriott.com A fillet of wild Louisiana redfish is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and served over spinach salad with lemon-thyme vinaigrette. The seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish, oysters, crab, andouille, okra and file powder and served with a scoop of white rice, crabmeat and chopped herbs. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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8 BLOCK KITCHEN & BAR Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., 561-1234; www.neworleans.hyatt.com Located in the atrium at the center of the hotel, this cafe offers pastries, coffee drinks and a gourmet menu. Smoked veal shank is slow braised and served with sweet onion and eggplant puree. Big enough to share, the cochon de lait platter features pork smoked over pecan wood and comes with Bibb lettuce, a green onion and corn galette, and several barbecue sauces. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$ 13 517 Frenchmen St., 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com The sesame chicken salad sandwich on multigrain bread is dressed with spring greens and smoked almonds. The black bean veggie burger is dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions, Dijon mustard and mayo and served on French bread with potato chips. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ A MANO 870 Tchoupitoulas St., 208-9280; www.amanonola.com Start with the affettati misti, which includes an array of house-cured meats with accompaniments

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ABITA BREW PUB 72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Baby back ribs are marinated in Abita Purple Haze and served dripping with house-made sauce. It comes with a side of fries. The menu offers big burgers like the California, which is topped with avocado, sprouts and feta cheese. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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ALBASHA GREEK & LEBANESE RESTAURANT 1958 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 867-8292; www.albashabr.com The vegetable plate includes a choice of five items such as spinach pie, hummus and baba ghanoush. For a meatier option, try the gyro plate or chicken shawarma. Reservations

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ALIBI BAR AND GRILL 811 Iberville St., 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com This late-night haunt offers a long list of bar snacks, plus entrees like barbecue shrimp over rotini pasta. The chicken Ceasar pita features char-grilled chicken, melted provolone, Romano cheese and romaine lettuce wrapped in flatbread and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ ALLEGRO BISTRO 1100 Poydras St., 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com The strawberry and spinach salad includes toasted pecans, Danish blue cheese and strawberry vinaigrette. The tenderloin and Brie sandwich features filet mignon with garlic-Brie aioli on a toasted bun and is served with french fries or coleslaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

ANCORA PIZZERIA & SALUMERIA 4508 Freret St., 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com Chef Adolfo Garcia’s Italian cafe serves an array of gourmet pies on house-made dough. The meatball pizza is topped with house-made meatballs, tomato, basil and Grana Padano cheese. The affettati misti is a changing selection of house-cured meats and salumi. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ ANDREA’ S RESTAURANT 3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com Chef/proprietor Andrea Apuzzo’s restaurant serves dishes inspired by his native

Italy. The lasagna features house-made pasta, spinach, imported cheese, ground beef and fresh herbs with tomato-basil sauce. The crab cake and eggplant Andrea is served with lemon-butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ANGELETTO’S PIZZA 220 S. Robertson St., 581-3500; www.angelettospizzeria.com The Mediterranean pie is topped with house-made sun-dried tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke, herbed ricotta, kalamata olives, red onion and tomatoes. Spinach lasagna consists of layered spinach, caramelized onions, mozzarella and herbed ricotta and is topped with Alfredo sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ ANGELI ON DECATUR 1141 Decatur St., 566-0077; www.angelirestaurant.webs.com The Virtuous Angel vegetarian pizza has spinach, artichokes, tomato, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella and garlic herb sauce. Spaghetti and meatballs is a home-style Italian favorite. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ ANGELO BROCATO 214 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com This Mid-City sweet shop is known for house-made cannoli, cookies, Italian lemon ice, spumoni and cassata. Cucidata is an iced Italian fig cookie. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ ANNADELE’S PLANTATION 71518 Chestnut St., Covington, (985) 809-7669; www.annadeles.com Creole turtle soup comes with a dash of sherry and chopped egg. The veal Serena pairs veal with lump crabmeat, asparagus, angel hair pasta and bearnaise. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$ ANTOINE’S ANNEX 513 Royal St., 525-8045; www.antoines.com

Part of the sprawling array of rooms occupied by Antoine’s Restaurant, this quaint cafe offers casual breakfast and lunch fare. The Caprese sandwich combines fresh mozzarella, basil, Roma tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and feta sandwich on a pistolette is garnished with lettuce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422; www.antoines.com Opened in 1840, Antoine’s is a on old-line Creole restaurant with a sprawling array of dining rooms as well as the Hermes Bar. Trout cardinal features a grilled or fried trout fillet topped with crawfish tails in white wine sauce. For brunch, try Louisiana Gulf shrimp sauteed in garlictomato sauce and served with creamy buttered grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ APOLLINE RESTAURANT 4729 Magazine St., 8948881; www.apollinerestaurant.com Smoked crabmeat and apple salad includes goat cheese, honey-roasted walnuts and white balsamic aioli. Baked Louisiana oysters are served with leek confit and andouille. Grilled diver scallops are served over corn and local

fava bean succotash with a bacon plank and corn puree. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

ARNAUD’S RESTAURANT 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com This nearly century-old Creole restaurant has an upscale cocktail bar, French 75, and an array of dining rooms on two floors. The shrimp Arnaud features Gulf shrimp in signature tangy remoulade. Oysters Kathryn tops oysters with artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan and extra-virgin olive oil. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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ATCHAFALAYA 901 Louisiana Ave., 8919626; www.atchafalayarestaurant.com Potato-crusted flounder is topped with crawfish, cauliflower, baby leeks and truffle beurre blanc. The boudinstuffed quail is wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon and served with collard greens, mashed potatoes and natural reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ARTZ BAGELZ 3138 Magazine St., 3097557; www.artzbagelz.com Bagels in a variety of flavors are baked in-house and served with flavored schmears or in sandwiches. The Downtown sandwich combines turkey, Swiss, bacon, avocado and sprouts. Salads also are available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

ATTIKI BAR & GRILL 230 Decatur St., 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com Marinated and grilled chicken is served with artichokes and mushrooms in white wine cream sauce over linguine. The tomato Buffalo features baked tomato slices topped with mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

ASSUNTA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2631 Hwy. 190 W., Slidell, (985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.com Caponata features eggplant, onions, tomatoes and pine nuts on a bed of ziti with mozzarella baked on top. Oysters Neopolitan tops deep-fried oysters with lemon cream

AUDUBON CLUBHOUSE CAFE 6500 Magazine St., 2125282; www.auduboninstitute.org The Sandbagger is a Belgian waffle sandwich filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, shredded cheese and sausage patties. The Newman Reuben sandwich

comes with warm shaved turkey, melted Swiss cheese and house-made red cabbage slaw on toasted marbled rye. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

AUGUST MOON 875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 302-7977; 3635 Prytania St., 899-5129; www.augustmoonneworleans.com Combination lo mein comes over Chinese egg noodles. Yang chow fried rice combines shrimp, roast pork and lettuce. The restaurant also serves Vietnamese dishes. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ AVENUE CAFE 1907 St. Charles Ave., 301-2097; www.avenuecafenola.com The Uptown Piggy breakfast sandwich piles scrambled eggs, bacon, ham and cheddar cheese on a croissant or H&H bagel with satsuma pepper jelly. The grilled chicken spinach salad combines thin-sliced chicken breast, red onions, walnuts, blue cheese and spinach in pepper jelly vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THE AVENUE PUB 1732 St. Charles Ave., 586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com Red beans and rice wontons

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THE AMERICAN SECTOR The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/americansector Chef John Besh gives ’40s American favorites a gourmet upgrade. Beef short ribs are served with mac and cheese. In addition to entrees and sandwiches the restaurant also offers a craft cocktail menu, milkshakes and small plates such as mini cheeseburgers garnished with bacon-onion marmalade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Diners dig into a couple of pies at Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing.

spring restaurant guide are traditional creamy red beans stuffed into wonton wrappers and served with Sriracha-honey dipping sauce. The “grown-up grilled cheese” includes bacon, sage leaves, drunken goat cheese, sharp cheddar, feta, house-made pesto and tomato on sourdough bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

AVENUE RESTAURANT AND CATERING 3300 Fourth St., Harvey, 371-7850; www.avenuerestaurantandcatering.com The hamburger steak is made with Angus beef, topped with onions and mushrooms and served with french fries or mashed potatoes. The lasagna incorporates layers of pasta sheets, beef, house-made marinara and mozzarella, ricotta and provolone cheeses. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat., lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

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BABYLON CAFE 7724 Maple St., 314-0010; www.babyloncafe.biz The Turlu vegetable plate includes sauteed cauliflower, broccoli, bell pepper and zucchini. Grilled rosemary lamb chops are served with sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BACK TO THE GARDEN 833 Howard Ave., 299-8792 The shrimp salad sandwich comes on a wheat bun dressed with tomato, alfalfa sprouts and mayo. The seafood gumbo brims with shrimp, oysters and okra. There are many vegetarian options as well. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ BALCONY BAR & CAFE 3201 Magazine St., 894-8888 Head upstairs at the Balcony Bar and order from a menu of burgers, pizza, calzones, po-boys wraps and salads. The Philly steak pizza combines garlicbutter sauce, mozzarella, thin-sliced beef, onions, mushrooms and green pepper. The Balcony’s Feast sandwich piles ham, salami, bacon, pepperoni, onions, black olives and mozzarella on French bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BANANA BLOSSOM THAI CAFE 2112 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 392-7530; www.eatbananablossom.com Tom yum soup has mushrooms, onions and cilantro mingling in lemon grass-lime broth. Clams are served with spicy coconut-basil sauce and grilled bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ BARCELONA TAPAS 720 Dublin St., 861-9696 Xavier Laurentino serves an array of hot and cold tapas dishes. The Avocado Tropical features a mixture of shrimp, capers and onions topped with tomato aioli vinaigrette and served in half of an avocado. Ceviche is available with drum or a mix of drum and shrimp and is served on a bed of lettuce with a pico de gallo-like mix of tomatoes, onions and capers. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ BARU BISTRO & TAPAS 3700 Magazine St., 8952225; www.barutapas.com Pescado frito is a signature dish composed of deep fried whole fish, coconut rice, patacones (smashed green plantains) and encurtido de mango coleslaw. Mazorca is roasted corn with salao cheese, pink sauce and potato sticks. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ BASIL LEAF 1438 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-9001; www.basilleafthai.com The sesame-coated softshell crab is served with crab butter, Gulf shrimp and fried rice. Sea scallops, Louisiana shrimp, eggplant and Thai herbs in red curry sauce fill a whole young coconut served with jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ BAYONA 430 Dauphine St., 5254455; www.bayona.com Chef Susan Spicer accents her cooking with ingredients from around the globe. The quail salad features a tempura fried smoked quail on top of greens tossed with bourbon molasses dressing and candied pecans. The goat cheese crouton is a toasted multigrain crouton topped with sauteed wild mushrooms and Madeira cream sauce. Reservations required. Lunch Thu.-Sat.,

dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BAYOU BEER GARDEN 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 302-9357: www.bayoubeergarden.com The Bayou Beer Garden offers appetizers like Buffalo wings in spicy tangy sauce as well as fries, cheese fries and “disco” fries covered in cheese and debris gravy. The namesake burger features a 10-ounce patty on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ BAYOU HOT WINGS 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., 865-9464; www.bayouhotwings.com This wing shack serves spicy wings, frog legs, alligator, chicken strips and wraps filled with shrimp or chicken. Sauce choices range from the spicy Bayou Beast to buttery garlicParmesan to Thai chili glaze. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THE BEACH HOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT 2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, 456-7470; www.beachhousenola.com Crab cakes weigh in at a third of a pound of local crabmeat. The rib-eye features a hand-trimmed 16-ounce steak served with salad and a choice of side item. Reservations accepted. Dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $ BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL 4905 Canal St., 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com Beachcorner offers an array of sandwiches, burgers, salads and bar noshing items. A grilled 8-ounce tuna steak is served in a sandwich or on top of a salad with your choice of dressing. The 10-ounce hickory cheddar burger is topped with house hickory sauce and sharp cheddar and dressed to order. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ THE BEAN GALLERY 637 N. Carrollton Ave., 324-8176 The Anatolian is a ciabatta sandwich filled with portobello mushrooms, roasted red pepper, goat cheese and hummus. The vegetarian panino fills tomato-rosemary bread with portobello mushrooms, asparagus and goat cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and PAGe 25

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BEAR’S GRILL & SPIRITS 550 Gause Blvd., Slidell, (985) 201-8905; 1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 674-9090; 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-9226; www.bearsgrillandspirits.com Sandwiches and burgers are top menu choices at Bear’s. A roast beef po-boy is dressed with gravy. The New Orleans burger is a 10-ounce patty topped with roast beef debris and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ BEAR’S RESTAURANT 128 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 892-2373 The New Orleans-style roast beef po-boy is made with house-cooked roast beef. The barbecue beef po-boy features slow-cooked beef in house-made barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

BEEF CONNECTION 501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 366-3275 Grilled Angus beef filets mignon are served with drawn butter and sides like potatoes au gratin or spinach au gratin. Lunch specials include fried catfish and red beans and rice with smoked sausage. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$ BEIJING 2222 Clearview Pkwy., Suite B2, Metairie, 885-8881 The Beijing duck is served with hoisin sauce, pancakes, scallions and cucumber. The Beijing crispy chicken is served with sweet brown sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ BENNACHIN 1212 Royal St., 522-1230; www.bennachinrestaurant.com

West African dishes fill the menu at this casual restaurant. Black-eyed pea fritters feature peas ground into a paste and fried like hush puppies, served with tomato and onion dipping sauce. Spinach jama jama is spinach sauteed with ginger and garlic. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BESH STEAK AT HARRAH’S 8 Canal St., 533-6111; www.harrahsneworleans.com The Besh burger is topped with porcini mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions and Creole tomatoes and served with fries. The Louisiana seafood three ways appetizer includes shrimp remoulade, fried oysters with blue cheese dressing and crab maison with caviar. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ BETSY’S PANCAKE HOUSE 2542 Canal St., 822-0213 This old-school diner serves Southern favorites for breakfast and lunch. Buttermilk pecan pancakes are popular at breakfast. The breakfast special features two eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $ BIG MOMMA’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 5741 Crowder Blvd., 2412548; www.bigmommaschickenandwaffles.com Chicken and waffles is the specialty at Big Momma’s, but there’s also a full breakfast menu that includes grits, eggs, bacon, hot sausage patties and smoked sausage. Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and BLTs are served with sides like salad, mac and cheese or red beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ BIG SHIRLEY’S 5222 Elysian Fields Ave., 252-4835 Garden leaf lettuce salads are available with a choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken or fried oysters on top. “Baby I’m Back” ribs feature a full rack of ribs drenched in

barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BISTREAUX 1001 Toulouse St., 586-8000; 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., 832-3838; www.maisondepuy.com/bistreaux.html The cochon de lait sandwich features pulled pork, pickles, provolone, basil aioli and hot mustard on ciabatta. The steak and pommes frites combines a New York strip steak with truffledfrench fries and blue cheese butter. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ BISTRO BYRONZ 1901 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronz.com An off-menu favorite is the blue cheese steak, which includes two broiled tenderloin tails with blue cheese, grilled asparagus and salad. The Wednesday special is a 14-ounce rib-eye with a loaded Yukon gold potato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ BISTRO DAISY 5831 Magazine St., 8996987; www.bistrodaisy.com For an appetizer, there is a salad of Belgian endive, Gala apple and Amish blue cheese dressed with white wine vinaigrette. Pan-roasted

porcini mushroom chicken is served with roasted shallot and Parmesan risotto. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS 725 Magazine St., 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com This sweet shop bakes muffins, pastries, cinnamon rolls and bagels in-house, but its specialties are sweets such as chocolate dipped strawberries and handmade truffles. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ BLACK ORCHID BISTRO 3749 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 832-1444 The tropical club is a tripledecker sandwich featuring turkey, ham, mozzarella, bacon and avocado. The Malibu panino combines grilled chicken, bacon, red onion, avocado, tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil on focaccia. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ BLUE DOT DONUTS 4301 Canal St., 218-4866 Blue Dot serves a long list of original donuts with sweet toppings. The maple bacon donut is a maple-glazed long John with bacon sprinkled on top. Red velvet and peanut butter and jelly donuts are specialties. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

BLUE PLATE CAFE 1330 Prytania St., 309-9500 This casual cafe serves dishes like shrimp and grits made with jumbo Gulf shrimp, Parmesan, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley and cream with toast on the side. Tequila-marinated chicken breast is served over cumin-seasoned corn, black beans and cilantro. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

topped with Alvin sauce and served over rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$

BONEFISH GRILL 4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-9964; www.bonefishgrill.com The Bang Bang shrimp features crispy shrimp tossed in creamy, spicy sauce. A selection of fish can be grilled over oak wood and served with a choice of four sauces. Reservations recommend. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BOMBAY CLUB 830 Conti St., 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com Cajun prime rib features blackened rib-eye served with garlic demi-glace and chive mashed potatoes. The magret duck and foie gras is a is a combination of pan-roasted duck breast and cured foie gras served with sweet potato spaetzle, mustard greens and orange-saba demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BOO KOO BBQ 3701 Banks St., 202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com Head to the back of Finn McCool’s for barbecue and burgers. Appetizers include deep-fried truffle mac-and-cheese balls. The Boo Koo Burger is made with a ground brisket patty topped with a boudin patty and pepper Jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Cash only. $

BON TON CAFE 401 Magazine St., 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Cajun flavors inspire the cuisine at this downtown restaurant. Lightly seasoned eggplant, Louisiana shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat etouffee is served over parsley rice. Oysters Alvin are lightly breaded oysters

BORGNE Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com This John Besh restaurant focuses on Louisiana seafood and rustic fare. Grilled Gulf pompano is topped with garlic, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil. Fried P&J oysters amandine are served over wilted spinach salad. Reservations recommended. PAGe 26

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BECK-N-CALL CAFE 534 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-9390 ; www.beckncallcafe.com The turkey club combines smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on a grilled honey-wheat panini. The Cuban sandwich fills a honey-wheat loaf with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and Creole mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri., brunch Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Diners choose from a selection of Abita beers at AbitA brew Pub.

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Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BOSCO’S ITALIAN CAFE 2040 Hwy. 59, Suite 3, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www.boscositalian.com Oysters Anthony are topped with sauteed prosciutto, garlic and green onions and baked with a crust of Italian bread crumbs and Romano cheese. Pan-fried fresh speckled trout is topped with artichoke hearts, fresh mushrooms, crabmeat and lemon-butter cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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BOSWELL’S JAMAICAN GRILL 3521 Tulane Ave., 482-6600 The Ital plate combines callaloo, rice and peas, plantains, salad and bread. Stir-fried shrimp come with a side of rice and beans. The popular jerk chicken is served with callaloo, rice and peas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

BOUCHE 840 Tchoupitoulas St., 2677485; www.bouchenola.com Bouche is a spacious wine bar and restaurant. Coriander-crusted chicken breast is served with truffle-infused heirloom tomatoes and wild mushroom mashed potatoes. Seared duck breast is served with sweet potato waffles and warm berry reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Chef Anthony spizale prepares duck wings and Lousianainspired dishes at Manning’s.

BROCATO’S EAT DAT 8480 Morrison Road, 309-3465 Blackened catfish is served over roasted corn and cheddar cheese grits and is topped with shrimp Creole. Ragin’ Cajun pasta rounds up house-made tasso, andouille, mushrooms, shrimp and crawfish in Cajun cream sauce. The blackened redfish is topped with Creole shrimp and sausage sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

BOURBON HOUSE 144 Bourbon St., 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com There’s a wide selection of bourbons at the bar, but seafood is the specialty of the house. The plateaux de fruits de mer is a platter featuring a selection of raw oysters on the half-shell, boiled Gulf shrimp, mussels, marinated crab fingers and seasonal seafood salads. Redfish on the half shell is served with new potatoes and glazed red onions and topped with lemon butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ BOZO’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3117 21st St., Metairie, 8318666; www.bozosrestaurant. com The seafood platter combines cornmeal-fried oysters, Gulf shrimp, Des Allemands catfish and a stuffed crab. Broiled Gulf shrimp are stuffed with house-made crab dressing. Specialties include oysters on the half shell and chicken and andouille gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

BOUCHERIE 8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514; www.boucherienola.com St. Louis-style Niman Ranch ribs are served with charred chard slaw and crispy fried shallots. Peppercornsmoked scallops come with roasted poblano peppers, local rice grits and red hot shrimp butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

BRAVO! CUCINA ITALIANA 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com Bravo’s surf-and-turf combination includes a 5-ounce filet, grilled shrimp, sauteed spinach, a Romano-crusted tomato, vegetables and Tuscan mashed potatoes. Mama’s lasagna bolognese is made with Alfredo and meat sauces. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BOULIGNY TAVERN 3641 Magazine St., 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com Chef John Harris’ elegant tavern serves craft cocktails, an eclectic selection of wines and gourmet bites. Gouda beignets are airy puffs of fried cheese and dough. The bruschetta includes combinations such as roasted fennel, tapenade and lemon zest. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BRAXTON’S RESTAURANT 636 Franklin Ave., Gretna, 301-3166; www.braxtonsnola.com Braxton’s is known for gumbo brimming with shrimp, crab, sausage and turkey. Another popular dish is the fried chicken platter with fries, salad, a vegetable and toasted bread. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

BROOKLYN PIZZERIA 4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net Brooklyn Pizzeria serves pies with New York-style thin crust. The Boss pizza is topped with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms, garlic and extra cheese. The Brooklyn Maui pie is covered with Canadian bacon, pineapple and bell peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

BRAZILIAN MARKET & CAFE 2424 Williams Blvd., Suite N, Kenner, 468-3533 This market offers a range of traditional Brazilian dishes, including coxinha, which are deep-fried fritters made with spiced and floured shredded chicken. Feijoada is a traditional black bean and pork stew made with salted pork, smoked pork ribs and smoked sausage and served with collard greens, orange slices and rice sprinkled with tapioca flour (farofa). Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ THE BREAKROOM CAFE 3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 941-7607; www.breakroomofmetairie.com The East Jefferson club is a hot sandwich that combines turkey, ham, bacon and cheddar and Swiss cheeses. The breakfast platter features three eggs, bacon, hash browns and a biscuit. No

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

nilla ice cream. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BROOKS SEAHORSE SALOON 1648 Gentilly Blvd., 2184217 The fried chicken sandwich is dressed with lettuce, onions and pickles. The house burger features an 8-ounce patty cooked to order. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BREAUX MART Citywide; www.breauxmart. com Breaux Mart’s deli counter offers a wide selection of sandwiches and hot items. Changing daily specials include crispy fried or lemon-baked catfish and hearty dishes like meatloaf and pot roast. Other options include ribs, beef brisket and seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BRICK OVEN CAFE 2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 466-2097; www.brickovencafe.biz The Brick Oven filet is a grilled prime filet served with pasta. Grilled Brick Oven chicken is served with green onions, mushrooms and artichoke hearts over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BROTHERS OLE’ NEW ORLEANS CAFE 1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 366-1073 Brothers offers both seafood and okra and chicken and andouille gumbo. The Kelly shrimp burger features fried shrimp on a bun dressed with remoulade, Swiss cheese and red onion and served with sweet potato fries and dipping sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BRENNAN’S RESTAURANT 417 Royal St., 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com This Creole dining institution offers an elaborate breakfast menu and classic New Orleans fare such as turtle soup topped with sherry. Signature bananas Foster features bananas sauteed with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, flamed in banana liquor and rum, and served over va-

BRIGTSEN’S RESTAURANT 723 Dante St., 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com Chef Frank Brigtsen serves contemporary Creole dishes at his namesake restaurant. Sesame-crusted paneed rabbit is topped with Creole mustard sauce and comes with mashed potatoes and smothered mustard greens. The crawfish shortcake features an open-faced black pepper biscuit with crawfish etouffee on top. Reservations

BROUSSARD’S RESTAURANT 819 Conti St., 581-3866; www.broussards.com Louisiana bouillabaisse combines Gulf fish, scallops, oysters, clams and mussels in tomato-saffron broth with crabmeat and rouille croutons. The restaurant’s charcuterie plate boasts house-made pates, terrines, sausages, cured meats and mango-apple chutney, Dijon mustard and garlic croutons. PAGE 29

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Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

cepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

BRUNO’S TAVERN 7538 Maple St., 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com The Ponchatoula salad features grilled chicken over a bed of spring mix tossed in poppy seed dressing with blue cheese, sugared and spiced pecans, red onions and strawberries. The Buffalo Bruno is a fried chicken breast tossed in house-made Buffalo sauce, dressed with blue cheese and served with a side of ranch. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

THE BULLDOG 3236 Magazine St., 8911516; 5135 Canal Blvd., 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com Crawfish banditos are two fried flour tortillas filled with crawfish etouffee, cheese and roasted green chilis served with house-made salsa, sour cream and avocado. Grilled tuna is served on a sandwich or salad. No reservations. Lunch Wed.Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 429 Decatur St., 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com The popular film Forrest Gump spawned this chain of seafood houses. Hush pups are deep-fried seafood cakes made with shrimp, mahi-mahi, rice and corn and are served with remoulade. Shrimp and crawfish etouffee is served over rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BUFFA’S BAR & RESTAURANT 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038; www.buffasrestaurant.com Buffa’s serves an array of burgers, deli sandwiches, salads, chicken wings, Creole staples like red beans and rice, and more. Breakfast options include eggs, omelets and shrimp and grits. The Buffa burger is a half-pound patty topped with cheddar cheese and served with fries. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $ THE BUFFET AT HARRAH’S 8 Canal St., 533-6000; www.harrahsneworleans.com Head to the buffet for endless boiled crabs on Thursday. The pasta station offers a variety of pastas, meats and tomato or cream sauces. Reservations ac-

BUTCHER 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski focus on Cajun and Italian cured meats at this gourmet butcher counter. The pork belly sandwich is dressed with cucumber and mint. The Gambino features salami cotto, sopressata, coppa and herb vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $ BYBLOS 1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-9773; 3218 Magazine St., 894-1233; www.byblosrestaurants.com Gyro nachos combine gyro meat, tzatziki, red onion, tomato and feta atop pita chips. Kebabs of marinated chicken, Angus beef, lamb loin or kafta are served on platters with hummus and rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ BYBLOS MARKET 2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-9777; www.byblosrestaurants.com Customer favorites at Byblos Market include the combo kebab and chicken shawarma salad. The chicken shawarma features boneless chicken marinated overnight in aromatic spices then broiled. No reserva-

CC’S COFFEEHOUSE Citywide; www.communitycoffee.com This local coffeehouse chain uses its own roasted blends in both hot and iced specialty drinks. There also are gourmet teas and fruit smoothies. Baked goods include muffins, pastries, brownies, scones and bagels. Many locations offer free wireless Internet. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ C’EST LA VIE BISTRO 4206 Magazine St., 304-6497; www.cestlaviebistro.com This unassuming bistro focuses on traditional French dishes such as steak frites and cassoulet. Mussels a l’Auvergnate are served with blue cheese sauce and french fries. Pork tenderloin is served with creamy Dijon sauce, ratatouille and potato au gratin. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CADDYSHACK 3217 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 833-1799 Visit Caddyshack on a Monday for traditional red beans and rice. Friday seafood specials include fried fish, shrimp or oysters. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ CAFE 91 91 French Market Place, 596-2022 Chicken Parmesan features Italian-seasoned chicken over pasta. The Fisherman’s Platter includes shrimp, oysters, calamari and a choice of a catfish or tilapia, plus fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CAFE ADELAIDE AND SWIZZLE STICK BAR 300 Poydras St., 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com The char-grilled skirt steak is served with lime and chili tomatoes, hand-pulled mozzarella, basil chimichurri and jalapeno pepper jelly. Jumbo seared sea scallops are served with beluga lentils, smoky sea salt, grapefruit, crunchy pancetta and brown butter vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ CAFE AMELIE 912 Royal St., 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com PAGe 30

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BUD’S BROILER Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com These burger joints keep it simple. Char-broiled hamburgers are topped with signature smoky hickory sauce. French fries can be topped with chili or cheese or both. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

BUSTER’S PLACE 519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 809-3880; www.bustersplaceonline.com. Crawfish pasta features crawfish tails tossed in cream sauce, topped with green onions and Parmesan, and served with salad and French bread. On Thursdays, char-grilled oysters are a half-priced special. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

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Step through a pretty French Quarter courtyard to find Cafe Amelie. A jumbo lump Louisiana crab cake is served over organic greens with a tarragon-citrus drizzle. The jerked pork tenderloin is served with mango-pepper glaze, wilted spinach and Old Mill grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

CAFE AT THE SQUARE 500 St. Charles Ave., 304-7831; www.cafeatthesquare.com Pasta dishes include three-cheese Alfredo with grilled chicken. Crab cakes, cucumbers, boiled egg and tomato top a salad of mixed greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ CAFE B 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, 934-4700; www.cafeb.com Top Cafe B entrees include hanger steak with garlic fries and bearnaise. Grilled Gulf fish is served with wild mushroom confit. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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CAFE D’CAPPUCCINO 4041 Williams Blvd., Suite B8, Kenner, 443-2299, www.cafedcappuccino.com This cafe offers coffee drinks, chai tea and the menu includes salads and sandwiches. Popular items include chicken salad, the club salad and the club sandwich. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

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CAFE DIBLASI 1801 Stumpf Blvd., Suite 4, Terrytown, 361-3106; www.cafediblasi.com Brascioloni is veal round stuffed with meat and cheeses and simmered in tomato sauce. Crabmeat and spinach cannelloni features fresh pasta filled with creamy spinach and jumbo lump crabmeat with Italian cheese sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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CAFE DITALI’S 2104 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, 361-0058; www.ditalis.com The pasta Ditali features a chicken breast sauteed with onions, fresh mushrooms and broccoli and served over penne pasta with white wine sauce and Parmesan. Cheese steak hoagies are topped with onion, bell peppers and provolone. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ CAFE DU MONDE Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar are the signature combination at Cafe du Monde. The original location on Jackson Square has been open for a century and a half, and there are satellite locations throughout the New Orleans area. Drink options include iced coffee, fountain drinks and orange juice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $ CAFE EAST 4628 Rye St., Metairie, 888-0078; www.cafeeastnola.com Thai red snapper features pan-roasted snapper served with artichokes and potatoes in green curry sauce. The Cafe East trio is a stir-fry combining shrimp, beef, chicken, mushrooms and okra in spicy sauce. Delivery available for dinner. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CAFE EQUATOR 2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com Lava beef or pork features sauteed slices of meat in Thai sauce. Ginger tori combines sauteed chicken, mushrooms and vegetables in ginger sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ CAFE ETIENNE 423 10th St., Gretna, 3094072; www.cafeetienne.com

Manager Jacob Williamson cuts into a filet mignon at CresCent City steak House. Catfish pecan meuniere features a farm-raised fillet dusted in flour, pan-seared and drizzled with pecan meuniere sauce. Fried green tomatoes are topped with poached spicy shrimp and house-made remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$

CAFE PONTALBA 546 St. Peter St., 522-1180 The Cajun combination features red beans and rice with smoked sausage, jambalaya and a cup of gumbo. Ragin’ Cajun pasta includes shrimp, crawfish and andouille in spicy cream sauce. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CAFE FLEUR-DE-LIS 307 Chartres St., 529-9641; www.cafefleurdelis.com The fleur de lis omelet combines crawfish tails, pepper Jack cheese, bell peppers and onions and is topped with Cajun crawfish sauce. The muffuletta panino is made with hickory-smoked ham, Genoa salami, melted provolone cheese and Italian olive salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ CAFE FRERET 7329 Freret St., 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com The voodoo burger is a half-pound patty topped with provolone, bacon, sauteed mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Creole mayonnaise on a toasted ciabatta bun. The muffuletta features layers of mortadella, ham, provolone, Genoa salami and housemade olive salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Fri.-Wed., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CAFE GIOVANNI 117 Decatur St., 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Chef Duke LoCicero dubs his cuisine New World Italian. Giovanni’s cannelloni is stuffed with pork, veal, beef, cheese, eggplant and pine nuts. Chicken a la Roma is a chicken breast stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach and Fontina and topped with rustic-style roasted tomato sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ CAFE GRANADA 1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1612; www.cafegranadanola.com The sea scallop brochette features flame-grilled scallops, cherry tomatoes, onions and bell peppers on a rosemary skewer. Patatas bravas is a traditional dish

of potatoes sauteed in spicy tomato sauce and topped with garlic aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

CAFE HOPE 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 756-4673; www.cafehope.org The marinated hanger steak is pan seared and served with a side of yams. Crab cakes are served on a bed of greens. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ CAFE LYNN 3051 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Baked eggplant is stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, sauteed vegetables, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. The pan-seared quail is served with demi-glace,

vegetables and potatoes. All entrees come with a salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

CAFE MASPERO 601 Decatur St., 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com Casual Creole favorites such as jambalaya and red beans and rice fill the menu at this eatery. The muffuletta features layers of ham, salami, pastrami, Swiss cheese and olive salad. Other sandwich options include roast beef or pastrami on a bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CAFE MINH 4139 Canal St., 482-6266; www.cafeminh.com The watermelon crabmeat martini is made with diced watermelon, Louisiana jumbo

lump crabmeat, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro and served with crispy shrimp chips. Beef short ribs are braised with lemon grass and five spices and served with garlic mashed potatoes and Asian slaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CAFE NAVARRE 800 Navarre Ave., 483-8828 Thin-crust pizza is topped with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, spinach, artichokes, feta and mozzarella over garlic-basil sauce. The sausage jalapeno Benedict piles poached eggs, jalapenos and sausage on English muffins with hollandaise and comes with grits or hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

CAFE RALPHIE 5024 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 889-7770 The cafe offers breakfast in the morning, burgers and a changing menu of entrees for lunch. The Ralphie burger is a 7-ounce Angus chuck patty on French bread toasted with a sauce of Parmesan, garlic, oregano, beer and mayo, and additional topping options include bacon, guacamole and jalapenos. Grilled Atlantic salmon is served over mixed greens with avocado, tomato, basil, Romano cheese and roasted garlic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Wed.-Fri., lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CAFE RANI 2917 Magazine St., 895-2500; www.caferanimagazine.com Grilled redfish Chandeleur is topped with citrus shrimp and cream sauce. The Jamaican Jerk salad consists of chicken breast over spinach, apples, grapes, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and blue cheese tossed with pepper jelly vinaigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CAFE RECONCILE 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 568-1157; www.cafereconcile.org White beans and shrimp are served over rice in creamy white sauce spiced with thyme and black, white and cayenne peppers. Eggplant PAGE 33

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CAFE ENVIE 1241 Decatur St., 524-3689; www.cafeenvienola.com The spinach and feta wrap is a two-egg omelet with sauteed mushrooms, onions and spinach, all wrapped in a tomato tortilla. Breakfast in a go-cup combines two scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, grits, sausage and gravy. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

CAFE NOMA New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com Cafe Noma serves sandwiches and items like flatbread pizza topped with manchego, sweet peppers, roasted garlic and caramelized onions. Panini choices include Boar’s Head turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo and tarragon-Dijon mustard on ciabatta bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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chipotle chicken wrap contains grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, crispy lettuce and house-made chipotle sauce in a whole wheat or spinach wrap. No reservations. Clearview Parkway: lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. North Hullen Street: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CAFE ROMA 1901 Sophie Wright Place, 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com The Roma special sandwich is an Italian loaf filled with pepperoni, salami, ham, cheese, black olives and mushrooms. Chicken Caesar salad is tossed with housemade Caesar dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

CAFFE LATTE DA 5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0051; www.caffelatteda. com This cafe serves salads, soups, wraps, sandwiches and burgers. The California turkey wrap features avocado, spring mix and tomatoes on a sun-dried tomato tortilla. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

CAFE ROSE NICAUD 632 Frenchmen St., 9493300; www.caferosenicaud. com The coffeeshop offers coffee drinks, baked goods and a limited food menu. The jerk chicken wrap is dressed with spring greens, provolone and red onions. Pomegranate salad features spring mix tossed with toasted walnuts, pomegranate seeds, manchego cheese and tamarind vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CAJUN MIKE’S PUB AND GRUB 116 Baronne St., 566-0055; www.cajunmikes.com This pub features Louisiana favorites such as duck and andouille gumbo and poboys stuffed with everything from shrimp to alligator sausage. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

CAFE SOULE 720 St. Louis St., 304-4636; www.cafesoule.com Salad crevette features sauteed Louisiana shrimp, carrots, red onions and julienne peppers on spring greens. The crepe de fraises et creme is filled with sliced strawberries and creme anglaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CAMELLIA CAFE 525 Hwy. 190 W., Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6314; www. thecamelliacafe.com Popular starters like fried mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers pave the way for a chef’s salad loaded with turkey, cheese, tomatoes and bacon. The seafood pasta combines rotini noodles with shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CAFFE! CAFFE! 3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 267-9190; 4301 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 885-4845; www.caffecaffe.com The avocado salad features Gorgonzola, walnuts, orange slices and red onions mixed with mango vinaigrette. The

CAMELLIA GRILL 540 Chartres St., 522-1800; 626 S. Carrollton Ave., 3092679 Take a seat at the counter and enjoy diner food and service New Orleans-style. Muffulettas and fried catfish are two of Camellia Grill’s

CAMPBELL’S COFFEE & TEA 516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 246-6992; www. campbellscoffee.com Along with specialty drinks, this coffeehouse offers Columbia Street Market sandwiches, including tuna salad with cheddar and avocado on wheatberry bread. Biscotti are among items baked in-house. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ CANAL STREET BISTRO 3903 Canal St., 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com The Canal Street omelet combines chorizo, potatoes, spinach, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and bacon with two eggs and comes with grits or potatoes and whole grain toast or a biscuit. The chipotle steak is a 9-ounce filet stuffed with grilled chipotle peppers, topped with chipotle tomato sauce and served on an open-face quesadilla with wilted spinach on the side. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Wed.Mon., dinner Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ CANSECO’S MARKET 1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-5979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., 322-2595; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., 218-7048; www.cansecosmarkets.com The deli section of these groceries has sandwiches, rotisserie chickens, salads, cheeses and hot items to go. Baked goods include bread, pastries, donuts and more. The Cuban sandwich is loaded with roasted pork and ham and is pressed crisp. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $ CAPDEVILLE 520 Capdeville St., 3715161; www.capdevillenola. com The gastropub has rock ’n’ roll-themed decor and a creative menu. The truffled mac and cheese is made to order and combines brown butter, sage, Molinari pancetta, peas, Parmesan and white truffle oil. The pork cakes are served over stone-ground grits with pork jus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CARMELO RISTORANTE 1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 7, Mandeville, (985) 624-4844; www.ristorantecarmelo.com The hand-cut veal Sorrentina is sauteed with eggplant and prosciutto, and topped with fresh mozzarella in white wine sauce and served with vegetables. Grouper Leonora features a pan-roasted fillet topped with Louisiana shrimp, artichokes and mushrooms in light lemonbutter sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ CARMO 527 Julia St., 875-4132; www.cafecarmo.com The Rico is a grilled plantain patty topped with melted panella cheese, spicy passion fruit pork, salsa fresca, avocado and tangy sweet Rico sauce. Acaraje is a black-eyed pea fritter stuffed with spicy cashew and peanut paste, shrimp and salsa fresca. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ CASAMENTO’S RESTAURANT 4330 Magazine St., 8959761; www.casamentosrestaurant.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic-butter sauce and Parmesan. The oyster loaf features fried oysters between two pieces of buttered thick Texas toast. The seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crabmeat and okra. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Cash only. $ CAYOUDLE’S 10367 Airline Hwy., St. Rose, 466-8813 The Cajun Cuban sandwich combines ham, turkey, salami and Cajun-style slow-roasted pork on an 8-inch toasted French roll. The bayou beef sandwich is dressed with bacon, jalapenos and melted Swiss cheese. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ CENTRAL GROCERY 923 Decatur St., 523-1620; www.centralgroceryneworleans.com This Italian grocery serves its famous muffuletta by the half or whole loaf. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ CHAD’S BISTRO 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 838-9935; www. chadsbistro.com The seafood Napoleon layers crabmeat between

fried eggplant medallions on a bed of angel hair pasta topped with shrimp au gratin. The artichoke cakes are panseared seasoned artichoke hearts topped with crabmeat and bacon-Parmesan sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CHARLIE’S SEAFOOD 8311 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 737-3700; www. charliesseafoodrestaurant. com The catfish and grits features mustard-and-cornmeal fried catfish with cheddar cheese stone-ground grits and Creole sauce. The veal Parmesan is paneed baby white veal served with marinara sauce and pasta bordelaise. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE 4510 Dryades St., 8959323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com This traditional steakhouse serves big cuts of beef and a la carte sides. The wedge salad features iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, shaved onions and the restaurant’s signature blue cheese dressing. The Charlie is a 32-ounce thick-cut T-bone served on a sizzling hot platter. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ CHATEAU CAFE 139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 286-1777; 701 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 4619819; 3501 Chateau Blvd., Suite E4, Kenner, 465-9444; www.chateaucafe.com Chateau Cafe serves omelets, waffles, pastries and breakfast sandwiches on biscuits or croissants in the morning. During the day, it serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and daily specials. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. West Esplanade Avenue: breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ CHATEAU DU LAC BISTRO 2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-3773; www. chateaudulacbistro.com Pan-roasted sea scallops are wrapped in a crisp crepe and topped with vanilla-butter sauce. Roasted red and gold beets are paired with seared foie gras and finished with arugula, toasted walnuts, sun-dried cranberries and sherry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit

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CHECKERED PARROT 132 Royal St., 592-1270; www.checkeredparrot.com Cream cheese-stuffed jalapenos are deep fried and served with ranch and marinara sauce. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is a fried chicken breast tossed in a choice of hot, medium or mild sauce and served with salad, fries, yellow rice or chips. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ CHECKPOINT CHARLIE 501 Esplanade Ave., 2814847 Whether you are waiting for a load of laundry or listening to a band, Checkpoint Charlie can sate a hungry appetite. The grilled chicken breast sandwich is served on a bun. A burger seasoned with Cajun spices comes with a side of potato tots topped with melted cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $ CHEESESTEAK BISTRO 528 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 875-9793; www. thecheesesteakbistro.com The cheese steak deluxe features grilled sirloin, onions, peppers, mushrooms and provolone on a seeded French loaf. Bistro eggs Benedict rest poached eggs atop grilled English muffins or French bread with ham and hollandaise and come with grits or a hash brown casserole on the side. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ CHERRYBERRY FROZEN YOGURT & SHAVED ICE 1901 N. Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 231-7606; 1950 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 110, Harvey, 267-4764; 3348 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 322-2118; www.cherryberryyogurt.com Get finely shaved ice topped with fruit, vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of condensed milk. More than 100 yogurt flavors are rotated, including seasonal choices such as eggnog and cake batter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CHIBA 8312 Oak St., 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com Chiba serves sushi and innovative Japanese dishes. The satsuma-strawberry roll combines yellowtail, pickled jalapenos, mango and tempura flakes and is topped

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CAFE ROYALE 3343 Metairie Road, Suite 1, Metairie, 304-8438; www. caferoyale.vpweb.com The Philly Gentilly panini features ham, roast beef, onions and mushrooms with a choice of dressing. The Hawaiian chicken salad features grilled chicken, pineapple, peppers, onions and cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

CAJUN GRILL & BAR 2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, 831-0095; www.cajungrillandbar.com Try the New Orleans sampler, with portions of jambalaya, red beans and rice, shrimp Creole, gumbo and fried catfish. The Super Seafood platter combines fried fish, shrimp, oysters and softshell crab, stuffed shrimp, salad, fries and a vegetable. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

special sandwiches. Order a slice of pecan pie warmed on the grill. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

spring restaurant guide with scallop, strawberries, wasabi tobiko and satsumaponzu sauce. Miso glazed grouper is a fillet marinated in miso, topped with Dijon sauce and served with gingered green beans and micro wasabi sprouts. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

CHICKEN SUE’S 203 W. Harrison Ave., 371-5546 Order the restaurant’s signature fried chicken with baked macaroni, potato salad or smothered green beans. The City Park poboy combines roast beef and creamy baked mac and cheese topped with brown gravy. Other options include hot tamales, stuffed artichokes and deli sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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CHICKIE WAH WAH 2828 Canal St., 304-4714; www.chickiewahwah.com The kitchen at this smokefree music venue is currently operated by Garage Pizza. The Cutlass Supreme pizza is topped with ground beef, Italian sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, black olives, ham and house-made sauce. Crawfish and spinach rolls are a popular appetizer. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CHINA ORCHID 704 S. Carrollton Ave., 8651428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com Sliced beef is sauteed with onions and peppers in brown sauce and served over brown rice. Lightly battered fried fish is topped with sweet-and-spicy sauce and served with steamed broccoli and shrimp fried rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CHINA ROSE 3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 887-3295 In addition to ChineseAmerican fare, China Rose offers a traditional Chinese menu by request. Its dumplings are pan fried and crisped with egg. The China Rose special is a marinated half duck sauteed with bell peppers and served with brown sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS 322 Magazine St.,

522-7902; www.chophousenola.com The richest steak at this traditional steakhouse is a marbled 22-ounce bone in ribeye. Cold-weather lobsters are broiled and served with drawn butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

CHRISTINA’S EMPRESS OF CHINA 429 Wall Blvd., Suite 8, Gretna, 392-3939 Popular menu items include egg rolls, crab Rangoon and fried rice. Emperor’s lo mein combines chicken, beef and shrimp over angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ CHURROS CAFE 3100 Kingman St., Suite 104, Metairie, 885-6516 The namesake churro is a sweet, fried dough stick, Cuba’s version of the beignet. The ropa viejo features shredded beef simmered in red gravy and served with white rice and black beans. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ CIRO’S COTE SUD 7918 Maple St., 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant. com Cotes d’Agneau grillees aux herbs de Provence is a grilled rack of lamb with Provencal herbs and vegetables. Les moules frites is a large bowl of steamed mussels served with pommes frites and a choice of marinieres, curry, Provencal or blue cheese sauce. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Cash and checks. $$ CITY DINER 5708 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 309-7614; 7801 Airline Drive, Metairie, 941-7002; 3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, 831-1030; www.citydiner.biz Breakfast is available all day, and the lunch and dinner menus include salads, pasta, fried seafood, sandwiches, burgers and diner classics like meatloaf or country-fried steak topped with gravy. The crawfish and andouille hash browns are topped with Cajun cream sauce. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ CLANCY’S 6100 Annunciation St., 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com Tucked away on an Uptown corner, Clancy’s is known

for its contemporary Louisiana cuisine. Lobster is served with creamy risotto, and smoked pork loin is topped with green peppercorn demi-glace. Brie melts over fried oysters served on a bed of wilted spinach. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

CLEOPATRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 2701 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 301-1113; www. cleopatramediterraneancuisine.com The sayadia samak features tilapia or shrimp marinated in herbs, lemon and garlic, then sauteed with vegetables and served with rice. The baby lamb shank is cooked in tomato sauce, mixed with braised vegetables and served with couscous or pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ CLOVER GRILL 900 Bourbon St., 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com Stop into this retro-style diner anytime of day for a burger grilled under a hubcap or other hearty fare. Biscuits and gravy is an open-faced biscuit smothered in country gravy. Battered chicken-fried steak comes with two eggs, toast and hash browns or grits. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $ COCHON 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com Cochon serves refined and innovative versions of Cajun classics. The Louisiana cochon is pork served with turnips, cabbage and cracklings. Braised country-style ribs are served with brown rice, pickled mushrooms and beets. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ COFFEE RANI 234 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 893-6158; 3517 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-0560; www. coffeerani.com The cafe tops spinach and artichoke dip with Parmesan and tomatoes and serves it with warm pita chips. The black bean burger is a bean and corn patty on a wheat bun with grilled zucchini and eggplant, roasted red peppers, red onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, provolone and pepper Jack cheeses and chipotle mayo. No reservations. BreakPAGE 36

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COLD STONE CREAMERY 624 S. Carrollton Ave., 2188900; 1130 S. Clearview Pkwy., Elmwood, 736-5037; 70380 Hwy. 21, (985) 8711470; www.coldstonecreamery.com The Brownie a la Cold Stone features a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, pecans and whipped cream. The Birthday Cake Remix combines cake batter ice cream, fudge, rainbow sprinkles and a brownie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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THE COLUMNS — ALBERTINE’S TEA ROOM 3811 St. Charles Ave., 8999308; www.thecolumns.com Crawfish Monica macaroni is made with penne pasta, sauteed crawfish and spicy Alfredo sauce. The Rock Cornish hen is stuffed with wild rice. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Tue.Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

COMMANDER’S PALACE 1403 Washington Ave., 8998221; www.commanderspalace.com Calvados-lacquered Mississippi quail is stuffed with smoked pork belly and charred jalapeno boudin and served with bacon-braised greens. A tasting menu, titled “Passport to Creole Seafood,” features dishes from all the countries that influence Creole cuisine and includes cracked stone crabs, redfish rissole and pesto-grilled swordfish. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ COMMON GROUNDS 335 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 227-2200 Lightly fried crab cakes are served with honey-mustard sauce or remoulade. Get a seared or grilled tuna steak with ginger butter, french fries and sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ THE COMPANY BURGER 4600 Freret St., 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The house specialty at this burger joint is the namesake Company Burger, assembled with two patties, bread-andbutter pickles, American

ItalIan PIe serves gourmet pizzas and more.

cheese and red onions. Diners also can opt for lamb or turkey burgers, hot dogs made by Cochon Butcher or pork belly corndogs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks. $

COOP’S PLACE 1109 Decatur St., 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net Hearty rabbit and sausage jambalaya is made with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and Cajun seasonings. Smoked duck quesadillas come with orange marmalade sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ COOTER BROWN’S TAVERN 509 S. Carrollton Ave., 8669104; www.cooterbrowns. com The tavern serves raw oysters and a wide array of domestic and imported beers. The Radiators special sandwich includes shrimp, oysters and a combination of cheeses on French bread. The Bayou Philly combines alligator sausage, shrimp, peppers, onions and pepper Jack and American cheeses, all on open-faced French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ COPELAND’S citywide; www.copelandsofneworleans.com Copeland’s offers a diverse menu including seafood, pasta, burgers, steaks, ribs, po-boys, salads and Creole favorites. Jambalaya pasta combines shrimp, chicken, andouille, smoked sausage, mushrooms, peppers and bowtie pasta in spicy jambalaya sauce. Shrimp Ducky features strips of duck breast sauteed in burgundymushroom sauce over rice or linguine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ COPELAND’S CHEESECAKE BISTRO 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955; 4517 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-7620; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is topped with shaved Parmesan served in an herb-cheese pizza bowl. The cheesecake menu includes a variety of flavors, including favorites like white

chocolate strawberry. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

COPPER MONKEY BAR & GRILL 725 Conti St., 527-0869 Copper Monkey offers wraps, burgers, steaks and some New Orleans staples like gumbo and red beans and rice. Burgers can be topped with American, provolone, pepper Jack, cheddar, Swiss or blue cheese and bacon, avocado, mushrooms or peanut butter. Rib-eyes and filets mignon come with mashed potatoes or fries and a house or Caesar salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ COQUETTE 2800 Magazine St., 2650421; www.coquette-nola. com Coquette constantly updates its menu, and dishes include soft-shell crab with pork belly. Cochon du lait is served with sweet potato puree, Brussells sprouts and apple marmalade. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ CORKY’ S RIBS & BAR-B-Q 4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-5000; www.corkysbarbq.com Memphis-style ribs are served either basted in sauce

or dusted with dry rub then are hickory-smoked. Other barbecue options include turkey, chicken and beef brisket. For sides, there are sweet potato fries and baked potatoes topped with cheese and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CORNER CAFE 3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie, 454-1008 The house-cooked roast beef comes dripping with gravy in a po-boy. The seafood platter for two includes two cups of gumbo, two salads, stuffed jalapeno poppers, onion rings, crab balls, hush puppies, shrimp, oysters, catfish, shrimp and two baby soft-shell crabs. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Tue.-Sun., lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ CORNER OYSTER BAR 500 St. Peter St., 522-2999; www.corneroysterhouse.com The menu includes Cajunaccented dishes like the crawfish-chicken “homerun,” a chicken breast topped with crawfish, mushrooms and peppers over white rice. Zesty alligator sauce piquant is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ COSCINO’S PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1817 N. Causeway Blvd.,

Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinospizza.com The appetizer sampler features chicken wings and strips, eggplant and mozzarella sticks and garlic bread. The grilled chicken Caesar calzone is topped with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

COULIS 3625 Prytania St., 304-4265 Eggs Benicio is Cubanstyle eggs Benedict with jalapeno-cheddar corn cakes topped with pulled pork, two poached eggs and hollandaise. The Coulis crispy is a grilled Cuban sandwich combining pulled pork, smoked ham, pickles, Gruyere cheese, mustard and chipotle mayonnaise on sourdough bread and is served with coleslaw. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $ THE COUNTRY CLUB 634 Louisa St., 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com Chipotle-lime marinated chicken breast is served on a toasted bun with bacon and melted cheese. It comes with a choice of fries or salad. Black-eyed pea hummus made with tahini and lemon juice goes on focaccia bread in a sandwich dressed with spinach, roasted red peppers and grilled red

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

COUNTRY FLAME 620 Iberville St., 522-1138 Country Flame is an inexpensive cantina offering a mix of Mexican and Cuban favorites. The ropa viejo is a traditional Cuban version of stewed shredded beef over rice. The classic Cuban sandwich features pressed ham, roasted pork and cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ COURT OF TWO SISTERS 613 Royal St., 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com This spacious French Quarter restaurant offers its take on classic Creole cuisine. Fried oysters Rockefeller features corn-fried Louisiana oysters served over baked Herbsaint creamed spinach with chopped bacon and bearnaise. The veal Oscar tops veal cutlets with asparagus, sauteed lump crabmeat and tasso hollandaise and comes with mashed new potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and brunch daily. Credit cards. $$$ COURTYARD GRILL 4430 Magazine St., 8754165; www.courtyardgrillnola.com PAGE 38

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DAISY DUKES 121 Chartres St., 561-5171; www.daisydukesrestaurant. com Hot and spicy Louisiana boiled crawfish are available all-you-can-eat or by the pound. The Cajun omelet combines cheese, hot sausage, tomatoes, onion, parsley, paprika and cracked pepper and is served with hash browns or grits and toast or a biscuit. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

DEANIE’S SEAFOOD 841 Iberville St., 581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 831-4141; www.deanies. com The Creole spinach salad is topped with fried oysters, bacon, egg, red onion and Creole honey-mustard dressing. The stuffed flounder has crabmeat dressing sandwiched between two broiled fillets and comes with salad and a baked potato. No reservations. Lake Avenue: Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Iberville Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

DAKOTA 629 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 892-3712; www. restaurantcuvee.com/dakota One signature dish is Brie soup topped with crabmeat. Another is the Steen’s cane syrup lacquered duck, which comes with a buttermilk cornmeal waffle, spring peas, carrots, creme fraiche and strawberry jam. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

DAT DOG 5031 Freret St., 899-6883; www.datdognola.com The Irish Guinness sausage is pork bratwurst made with Guinness beer that is served with andouille sauce, cheddar cheese, white and green onions, yellow mustard and bacon on a steamed and toasted sourdough bun. Get Polish kielbasa or Germanstyle bratwurst topped with a choice of grated cheddar, diced onions, wasabi, sauerkraut or house-made chili. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Cash only. $ DE-NO SEAFOOD 505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 15, Gretna, 362-4608 Blackened redfish is topped with lump crabmeat and drizzled with butter sauce. Char-broiled oysters on the half shell are topped with garlic, Parmesan and butter, and crabmeat is an optional addition. Reservations ac-

THE DELACHAISE 3442 St. Charles Ave., 8950858; www.thedelachaise. com Eggplant ricotta features slices of eggplant layered with a mix of ricotta, chevre and herbs, topped with muhammara, a Syrian redpepper sauce. The flank steak bruschetta features grilled marinated beef, shaved manchego cheese and Peruvian garlic spread on ciabatta crostini. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ DESIRE BISTRO & OYSTER BAR 300 Bourbon St., 5860300; www.sonesta.com/ royalneworleans Shrimp and grits are made with tasso and topped with spicy cream sauce. A Creole trio features red beans and rice, jambalaya and gumbo. The restaurant’s signature oysters Desire are charbroiled with garlic butter and Parmesan. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ DICK AND JENNY’S 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com The Maui onion and potato chip-crusted flounder is served with sauteed spinach, chipotle aioli and peppers stuffed with

DICKIE BRENNAN’S STEAKHOUSE 716 Iberville St., 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse adds Creole touches to steakhouse favorites. The house filet is an 8-ounce steak served with creamed spinach, Pontalba potatoes, fried oysters and bearnaise. The 14-ounce barbecued rib-eye is grilled over an open flame, topped with Abita beer barbecue shrimp and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ DICRISTINA’S 810 N. Columbia St., Suite C, Covington, (985) 8750160; www.dicristinas.com Soft-shell crab Emily features a fried soft-shell crab over angel hair pasta with crawfish cream sauce. Grilled shrimp are served with cheese ravioli in Alfredo sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ DIJON 1379 Annunciation St., 5224712: www.dijonnola.com Lapin a la Cocotte is a stew of braised rabbit with heirloom carrots and crimini mushrooms served over fettuccine. Seasonal Gulf fish are wrapped in a potato crust and served with roasted tomato-thyme vinaigrette and asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ DIMARTINO’S FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTAS 700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Terrytown, 392-7589; 3900 Gen. DeGaulle Drive., 367-0227; 6641 West Bank Expwy., Suite A, Marrero, 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com These sandwich shops serve the namesake muffulettas with house-made olive salad, po-boys, burgers and seafood platters. Eggplant Parmesan is served over angel hair pasta with Alfredo or marinara sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ PAGE 43

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DANTE’S KITCHEN 736 Dante St., 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com “Roasted chicken under a brick” features half a deboned bird served with maple glaze. Redfish on the half shell is cooked skin-on and topped with a salad of soft herbs and crabmeat. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

DEJA VU RESTAURANT & BAR 400 Dauphine St., 5231931; www.dejavunola.com The seafood platter features fried catfish, shrimp, oysters and crawfish. Get a halfpound char-grilled burger topped with two strips of bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

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DINO’S BAR & GRILL 1128 Tchoupitoulas St., 558-0900 Dino’s tops its signature burger with bacon and cheddar. There also are Philly cheese steaks and a sirloin steak served with Cajun potatoes. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ DISH ON HAYNE 9734 Hayne Blvd., 3010356; www.dishonhayne. com Catfish Charles features two deep-fried 9-ounce fillets on a Panko-crusted potato cake with crawfish cream sauce, Parmesan, corn and peppers. The seafood platter feeds three and features fried shrimp, oysters, scallops and catfish, coleslaw and french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ DITALI’S PIZZA 8160 Belle Chasse Hwy, Belle Chasse, 393-1160; Northshore Square Mall, 150 Northshore Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-5657; Oakwood Mall, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 366-2882; www. ditalis.com Ditali’s specializes in thincrust pies. Spaghetti and meatballs with red sauce is a hearty home-style dish from restaurant cousin Cafe Ditali. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

DOMENICA 123 Baronne St., 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant. com Chef John Besh’s restaurant serves rustic Italian dishes. The Calabrese pizza is topped with tomatoes, spicy salami, mozzarella, capers and olives. White truffle risotto is sprinkled with pancetta and croutons. Shrimp pasta is made with shrimp sugo, fusili pasta, celery and lemon in light red sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ DOMILISE’S PO-BOYS 5240 Annunciation St., 8999126 The fried oyster po-boy is dressed with lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, house-made ketchup and hot sauce. The special fried shrimp po-boy is dressed with Swiss cheese and warm roast beef gravy. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ DON’S SEAFOOD HUT 126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-1550; www.donsseafoodonline.com A seafood salad features boiled shrimp, lump crabmeat and boiled crawfish tails over a bed of greens with a choice of dressing. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, shrimp etouffee and Cajun fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ DONG PHUONG ORIENTAL BAKERY AND RESTAURANT 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy., 254-0296

The No. 5 Viet grilled pork banh mi stuffs the bakery’s French bread with carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and cucumbers. The restaurant’s banh xeo, or Vietnamese crepe, is a crisp egg- and rice-flour crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, lettuce and bean sprouts. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $

DOOKY CHASE RESTAURANT 2301 Orleans Ave., 821-0535 Chef Leah Chase’s restaurant is a Creole dining landmark. Her seafood gumbo is a staple of New Orleans Creole comfort food. Changing lunch specials include dishes like shrimp Creole, fried catfish, smothered okra with tomatoes and shrimp and crabmeat-stuffed shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$ DOORS UPTOWN PIZZA 7537 Maple St., 302-2547; www.doorsuptownpizza.com The Carnivore pizza is topped with pepperoni, bacon, alligator sausage, ham and Italian sausage. Baked chicken wings are smothered in spicy barbecue sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Wed.Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ DORIGNAC’S 710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-8216; www. dorignacs.com Dorignac’s roasts meats in-house for po-boys and deli sandwiches. Hot side items include creamy baked macaroni and cheese and daily specials like red beans and rice with smoked sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

DOSON NOODLE HOUSE 135 N. Carrollton Ave., 3097283 Traditional Vietnamese pho with pork and beef highlight the menu. The vegetarian hot pot comes with mixed vegetables, tofu and vermicelli rice noodles. The lemon grass beef flank steak is pan fried and served with bean sprouts, celery, green shallots, onions and lemon grass over vermicelli noodles or jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ DOT’S DINER Citywide; www.dotsdiner. com The Dotwich is a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, a sausage patty and cheese on a grilled buttermilk biscuit. Meatloaf is served with brown gravy and a side of french fries, hash browns or mashed potatoes. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ THE DOUGH BOWL 1039 Broadway St., 8612200 The Greek Freak pizza is topped with white garlic sauce, spinach, tomatoes, Greek olives and feta. The chicken Caesar wrap is filled with grilled chicken breast, romaine, bacon and creamy Caesar dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ DOWN THE HATCH 1921 Sophie Wright Place, 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sundried tomato pesto. Delivery available. No reservations.

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

DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 888-9254; Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 584-3911; www.dragosrestaurant.com Drago’s is known for charbroiled oysters topped with Parmesan, butter, parsley and garlic. Fried soft-shell crabs are served with shrimp and crabmeat stuffing and topped with seafood cream sauce. No reservations. North Arnoult Road: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Poydras Street: lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ DRESS IT Omni Royal Crescent Hotel, 535 Gravier St., 527-0006 The Dress It burger is topped with garlic aioli, bacon, Brie and balsamic-reduced onion. Crab cakes are made to order. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ DRY DOCK CAFE 133 Delaronde St., 3618240; www.thedrydockcafe. com The Best Bank burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms. Barbecue shrimp is served New Orleans style with French bread for dipping. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ DUNBAR’S CREOLE COOKING Loyola University, Broadway Activities Center, 501 Pine St., 861-5451 Fried chicken is complemented with sides like smothered greens, red beans, corn bread or potato salad. Bell peppers are stuffed with

crabmeat and shrimp and come with baked macaroni, vegetables and potato salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., early dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $

EAT NEW ORLEANS 900 Dumaine St., 522-7222; www.eatnola.com The barbecue crab claws are a popular appetizer choice. The eggs cochon features a pulled pork cake, mustard greens, house-made biscuit, poached eggs and Creole hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat., breakfast Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ EL GATO NEGRO 81 French Market Place, 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., 488-0107; www.elgatonegronola.com Guacamole made tableside is a specialty at these Mexican cantinas. The mixed grill includes filet mignon, pork loin and jumbo shrimp atop sauteed vegetables. No reservations. French Market Place: breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Harrison Avenue: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ ELEVEN79 1179 Annunciation St., 2991179; www.eleven79.com Italian specialties include osso buco Milanese served with pappardelle pasta. Barbecue shrimp are jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed in white wine and olive oil with rosemary, garlic, bay leaf and black pepper. Order Gulf fish with Ammoghiu sauce, a mix of capers, onions, basil, tomato and parsley. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ ELIZABETH’S 601 Gallier St., 944-9272; www.elizabeths-restaurant. com PAGe 45

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DMAC’S BAR & GRILL 542 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 304-5757; www. dmacsbarandgrill.com Stop in for daily lunch specials or regular items such as gumbo, seafood-stuffed poboys or pulled-pork sliders topped with barbecue sauce. Bar noshing items include Caribbean-style seafood beignets with white remoulade. Dmac “donuts” feature coconut and crab in a pastry.

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Pompano is served with citrus beurre blanc and fried capers and comes with two sides. The Dream burger is topped with blue cheese and the restaurant’s signature praline bacon and comes with a side item. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

THE EMBERS “ORIGINAL” BOURBON HOUSE 700 Bourbon St., 5953172; www.emberssteakhouse.com The signature steak is an 8-ounce filet served with Louisiana shrimp in a demiglace sauce, vegetables and mashed potatoes. The lemon chicken is an 8-ounce boneless breast lightly floured, sauteed in lemon-butter and served over penne pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ EMERIL’S 800 Tchoupitoulas St., 5289393; www.emerils.com Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant offers locally inspired dishes such as mussels etouffee with Carolina rice grits. Saffronchili dusted jumbo shrimp come with sweet potato and smoked-corn grits, Benton’s bacon, mango chow chow and skillet beans. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

THE ENGLISH TEA ROOM 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-3988; www. englishtearoom.com The Coronation chicken salad combines chicken, grapes, apples and walnuts in mild curry dressing and can be ordered on a salad or sandwich. The Windsor high tea includes a pot of tea, finger sandwiches, mini-quiches, two mini-

ERNST CAFE 600 S. Peters St., 5258544; www.ernstcafe.net Fried oysters, roast beef debris, gravy and mayo fill the Ernster po-boy. Steak tacos are flour tortillas filled with marinated beef and zesty slaw. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ ESPRESSO EXPRESS One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116, 524-5115 The breakfast burrito features a white or wheat tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and cheese. Soup specials include a side salad or half a sandwich. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ F&M PATIO BAR 4841 Tchoupitoulas St., 895-6784; www.fandmpatiobar.com Head to the grill at the back of this large bar for waffle fries smothered with a blend of three cheeses and green onions. The burger is a quarter-pound patty topped with a choice of shredded cheese, bacon, mushrooms, chili, jalapenos or grilled onions and peppers. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $ FAIR GRINDS COFFEEHOUSE 3133 Ponce de Leon St., 913-9072; www.fairgrinds. com Grab a seat inside or on the patio and enjoy the selection of coffees, teas, juices and baked goods, such as the maple bacon sweet potato biscuit. The honey ham and Brie sandwich is dressed with slices of pear. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $ FAT HARRY’S 4330 St. Charles Ave., 8959582; www.fatharrysneworleans.com Buffalo wings and drumettes are fried and dipped in Fat Harry’s house wing sauce. The Jazz burger features a ground beef and hot sausage patty topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. It comes with

fries. Grilled shrimp topped with remoulade are made into a po-boy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

FAT HEN GROCERY 7457 St. Charles Ave., 2662921; www.fathengrill.com Barbecue is a specialty at chef Shane Pritchett’s casual cafe. Order barbecued pulled pork, Texas-style brisket or St. Louis ribs. There also are burgers, entrees, creative sides, and breakfast is available all day. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FAT MOLLY’S PIZZA & BEER 2400 21st St., Kenner, 305-1017; www.fatmollyspizza.com Skinny Molly pizza is topped with bell peppers, onion, artichoke, mushrooms, sliced tomato and spinach. The Cajun pizza combines boudin, red onion, green peppers, jalapenos and mozzarella with an olive oilgarlic sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FATOUSH New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 371-5074; www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com Moussaka, available in lamb and vegan varieties, features layers of grilled vegetables with tomato and bechamel sauce. The imam bayildi is a medley of herbed and fried eggplant, pepper, tomato and onion. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FAUSTO’S BISTRO 530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Fettuccine Carciofo features shrimp and artichoke hearts sauteed with black olives, fresh Italian herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil and is served with fettuccine pasta. Parmesan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with crabmeat, tomato, and white wine butter sauce over wilted spinach and rosemary potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ FAZZIO’S RESTAURANT 1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 6249704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com Chef Jimbob’s specialty is shrimp stuffed with crabPaGE 47

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EMERIL’S DELMONICO 1300 St. Charles Ave., 5254937; www.emerils.com The house-made andouille and boudin appetizer is served with Southern cooked greens, beerbraised onions, whole grain mustard and Emeril’s Worcestershire sauce. Sorghum-smoked duck breast is complemented with “dirty” fregola sarda, red cabbage choucroute and truffle pate. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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meat and served over pasta with crabmeat cream sauce. The 16-ounce rib-eye Good Lovin’ is topped with fried oysters and bordelaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

FEELINGS CAFE 2600 Chartres St., 9452222; www.feelingscafe. com Gulf fish Nicholas is a grilled fillet brushed with Dijon mustard and served with grilled shrimp, creamed spinach and new potatoes. A 6-ounce steak is topped with blue cheese and mushrooms, and served with new potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ FELIPE’S TAQUERIA 301 N. Peters St., 267-4406; 6215 S. Miro St., 309-2776; www.felipestaqueria.com These Mexican cantinas serve burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. The chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito filled with beans, rice, pico de gallo and a choice of meat or vegetables and is topped with queso dip. Fish tacos are double corn tortillas filled with fried fish, pickled cabbage, pico de gallo and seafood sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FELLINI’S CAFE 900 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-2155; www.fellinisneworleans.com The pesto tortellini is filled with cheese, topped with Alfredo and pesto, and served with salad. Bell peppers are stuffed with ground beef, shrimp and spices and served with pasta. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FIORELLA’S CAFE 1136 Decatur St., 553-2155 This casual eatery off the French Market is known for chicken fried to order. House-made meatballs are served over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Lunch and

dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FIVE HAPPINESS 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 4823935; www.fivehappiness. com Choose from a la carte items including house baked duck or crispy jumbo ginger shrimp. General Tso’s chicken is a popular lunch special. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

FRESCO CAFE AND PIZZERIA 7625 Maple St., 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us The shrimp Italiano features shrimp sauteed with garlic, butter and marinara over fettuccine. The chicken portobello roll combines grilled chicken, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach and feta in creamy red pepper sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FLAMING TORCH RESTAURANT 737 Octavia St., 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com Moules frites features mussels sauteed with bacon, garlic and cream, and served with fried potatoes. Redfish Oscar combines pan-seared redfish with jumbo lump crabmeat, grilled asparagus and Creole lemon beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ FLORA GALLERY & COFFEE SHOP 2600 Royal St., 947-8358 The lamb and beef gyro sandwich fills a pita and is dressed with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. The breakfast special includes three eggs, a choice of meat, potatoes and toast. Fresh juices and house-made vegan and vegetarian soups are available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $ FONG’S CHINESE AND CANTONESE RESTAURANT 2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-8216 The triple treat is a stir-fried medley of roast pork, shrimp, chicken and vegetables. General Fong’s chicken features white meat chicken in slightly spicy sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ FOX AND HOUND 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 731-6000; www. foxandhound.com Fox and Hound offers more than 100 bottled beers and 36 on draft. The Play-Action appetizer platter includes wings, pretzels, potato skins and breaded mozzarella sticks. The spicy jalapeno

burger tops an 8-ounce patty with hot sauce and pepper Jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

FRANK’S RESTAURANT 933 Decatur St., 525-1602; www.franksrestaurantneworleans.com Shrimp and crawfish Gagliano features seafood tossed with garlic, green onions and fresh basil over angel hair pasta. The veal Marsala is veal sauteed with mushrooms and Marsala wine and served with pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FRANKY & JOHNNY’S 321 Arabella St., 899-9146; www.frankyandjohnnys.com This casual neighborhood spot serves Creole and Italian favorites. Fried bell pepper rings are coated with Italian breadcrumbs. Seafood gumbo and fried seafood po-boys and platters and boiled crawfish also are popular. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

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FRENCH MARKET RESTAURANT 1001 Decatur St., 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant. com Char-broiled oysters are topped with white wine and garlic-butter sauce. The restaurant also serves boiled seafood and traditional New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ FRENCH PRESS COFFEEHOUSE 3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 305-0276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, 598-5274; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.com French Press serves hot and cold beverages including the Southern pecan La Freeze blend of frozen coffee. The turkey and avocado sandwich is topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FRIENDS COASTAL RESTAURANT 407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 845-7303; www.friendscoastal.com The Water Street barbecue shrimp features shrimp sauteed in rosemary and beerbutter sauce served over a corn grit cake with flash-fried spinach. Blackened catfish is topped with bronzed shrimp and crabmeat in Key lime beurre blanc. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ FROSTBITE FROZEN YOGURT AND TREATS 4700 Freret St., 265-8604; www.frostbiteonfreret.com Frostbite offers a 50-item toppings bar to complement signature flavors like Tahitian vanilla and tropical sorbet swirl. Red velvet cake is a popular new flavor. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ GW FINS 808 Bienville St., 581-3467; www.gwfins.com GW Fins offers a wide array of seafood from local waters and around the globe. Parmesan-crusted flounder is served with jumbo lump crabmeat and asparagus. A Maine lobster tail is fried crispy served with remoulade slaw. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

GALATOIRE’S RESTAURANT 209 Bourbon St., 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Galatoire’s is a century-old bastion of traditional Creole cooking. The Galatoire goute is a changing combination of seafood items like shrimp remoulade, crabmeat Maison and oysters en brochette. Redfish meuniere is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat. Jackets required at dinner and on Sunday. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$ GALLAGHER’S GRILL 509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; www.gallaghersgrill.com Gallagher’s offers an array of local seafood and prime steaks including rib-eyes and filets mignon. Sauteed pompano is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and citrus beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ THE GALLEY RESTAURANT 2535 Metairie Road, 8320955 The Galley serves an array of seafood dishes. Fried soft-shell crabs are topped with crabmeat and served over pasta Alfredo with salad. Blackened redfish is topped with shrimp and crabmeat and served with new potatoes, broccoli and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ GALVEZ RESTAURANT 914 N. Peters St., 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com Galvez serves Spanish and continental cuisine, including many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Pan-seared scallops are served atop a potato cake with crispy serrano ham, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc and a dash of mintpea pesto. Gulf shrimp are sauteed with garlic, chorizo, lemon and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ GAMBINO’ S BAKERY 300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 391-0600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-7500; www.gambinos. com Gambino’s focuses on cakes and pies, but there are other baked goods as well. King cakes are made from scratch with Danish sweet dough and have fillings like chocolate cream cheese or pecan PAGe 49

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FELIX’S RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 739 Iberville St., 522-4440; www.felixs.com The oyster bar serves oysters raw on the half shell or charbroiled on the grill. The bayou platter sampler features red beans, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. The eggplant Napoleon features eggplant slices layered with shrimp. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

FRERET STREET PO-BOYS & DONUTS 4701 Freret St., 872-9676; www.freretstreetpoboys.com The roast beef po-boy features garlic-stuffed roast beef that has been slow-cooked in gravy. The restaurant makes its own apple fritters, honey buns and donuts. Popular varieties include chocolate glazed twist and Bavarian cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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praline. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

GATTUSO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & RESTAURANT 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114; www. gattusosdeli.com Grilled tuna salad consists of yellowfin tuna served over romaine lettuce with mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, red onions, house-made croutons and dressing. The grilled shrimp club features Gulf shrimp, bacon, provolone, sliced tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce and mayo and is served on white or wheat bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ GAUTREAU’S RESTAURANT 1728 Soniat St., 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com Veal osso buco is served with toasted fregola, baby carrots, grilled leeks and gremolata, a dice of lemon zest, garlic and parsley. Wild mushroom perogies are served with asparagus, caramelized onions and creme fraiche. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

GEORGE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 6264342; www.georgesmexicanrestaurant.com Fajitas can be ordered with beef, shrimp or marinated chicken and are served with pico de gallo, tortillas and house-made guacamole. The Sizzlin’ Pork Plate features citrus-marinated pork, sauteed onions, black beans, Mexican rice and tortillas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

GIORLANDO’S RESTAURANT 741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8593; www.giorlandosrestaurant.com This eatery specializes in casual Creole Italian fare. Mama G’s eggplant features lightly battered eggplant medallions over angel hair pasta topped with Mama G’s shrimp au gratin sauce. The shrimp, bacon and avocado salad is mixed with greens, cheese, eggs and house-made croutons. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

ies of stuffed oysters: tasso, Havarti and jalapeno; housemade bacon, white cheddar and carmelized onions; and olive oil, lemon zest and garlic. The baked Gulf fish is topped with compound chili butter and served with local seasonal vegetables and herb-roasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

THE GREEN GODDESS 307 Exchange Alley, 301-3347; www.greengoddessnola.com The ever-changing menu at the Green Goddess includes dishes such as a duck confit salad with duck cracklings, a honeyed goat cheese-stuffed fig wrapped in serrano ham, capers and citrus vinaigrette. “Freaky” taboulleh features smoked wheat and freekeh — a smoked green grain — dressed with herbs, tiny currants, pistachios and olives layered with slices of roasted acorn squash. No reservations. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

GORDON BIERSCH 200 Poydras St., 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com This brewpub pours a selection of hand-crafted beers and features an eclectic menu. Barbecued salmon is brushed with Asian barbecue sauce and served with grilled balsamic red onions, spinach and sweet ginger rice. Teriyaki flatiron steak is served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

GREEN TEA 1116 Louisiana Ave., 899-8005; www.greenteano.com Chicken with garlic sauce combines sauteed white meat chicken, broccoli, baby carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, celery and zucchini in spicy garlic sauce. Singapore mai fun features thin rice noodles sauteed in yellow curry sauce with chicken, shrimp, pork, green onions, egg and Chinese cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

GOTT GOURMET CAFE 3100 Magazine St., 373-6579 The crab and Brie omelet is topped with lobstercognac cream and grilled asparagus. The St. Patty’s Day breakfast includes two eggs, corned beef potato hash with chaurice sausage, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, bell peppers, garlic and herbs. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

THE GRILL ROOM Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., 522-1994; www.grillroomneworleans.com Seared Hudson Valley foie gras is served with Granny Smith apple, foie gras ice cream, granola and apple cider gastrique. Bronzed diver scallops are accompanied by red quinoa, prosciutto, Spanish black truffles and a sweet onion bisque. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

GRAND ISLE 575 Convention Center Blvd., 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com The Isle sampler, available as a half or full dozen, is a combination of three variet-

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GAZEBO CAFE 1018 Decatur St., 5258899; www.gazebocafenola.com The appetizer sampler includes popcorn shrimp, popcorn crawfish, gator bites and spicy cocktail sauce. Boiled crawfish are available. Ice cream daiquiris come in flavors like mudslide, strawberrybanana and pina colada. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

GIO’S VILLA VANCHERI 2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597; www.giosvillavancheri.com Orecchio di elefante is a veal chop pounded thin in the shape of an elephant ear and served with pasta and salad. The osso buco Milanese is a braised veal shank served with gremolata, salad and yellow saffron rice or pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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bines chicken, provolone and American cheeses, mushrooms, sauteed onions, roasted peppers, mayo and Italian seasonings on pressed Leidenheimer French bread. The house chicken and sausage gumbo is made with a rich, dark roux. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

GROUND PAT’I RESTAURANT Citywide; www.groundpati. com The Smoking Ring burger is topped with barbecue sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, cheese and a fried onion ring and is served with fries. The barbecue rib and chicken combo includes half a rack of ribs, a mesquite char-broiled chicken breast, salad, coleslaw, Texas toast, baked beans and a choice of potato or other vegetable. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ GUILLORY’S GROCERY 3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, 833-1390 The hot tamale sandwich is served on French bread and topped with chili and cheese. Two patties go on hamburgers, including Mr. G’s Junior on a bun or a Senior on French bread with chili, cheese and onions. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

GUSTO The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 581-5400; www.thetheatres.com This gourmet eatery has cafe seating and offers service inside the Theatres at Canal Place. The chef’s platter includes zucchini agrodolce, marinated olives, hummus, tzatziki and herbed feta. The Spanish muffuletta is made with serrano ham, chorizo and manchego cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ HAAGEN-DAZS Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., 378-2624; Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras

Sammy’S PoBoyS and Catering fills French loaves with fried oysters and roast beef.

HILLBILLY BAR-B-Q 2317 Hickory Ave, Harahan, 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com This casual eatery specializes in barbecued brisket, pork and ribs, and it also serves burgers. The pork and beef combo platter includes pork shoulder, beef brisket and two side items. For sides, there are hand-shredded coleslaw and potato salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

St., 523-3566; Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., phone n.a.; www.haagendazs.com Signature “dazzler” frozen desserts layer three scoops of ice cream and three toppings. The brownies a la mode sundae is topped with hot fudge and caramel. No reservations. Open daily. Credit cards. $

HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 8116 Hampson St., 865-1634 Tuna tataki presents seared rare tuna topped with vinaigrette, tobiko and vegetables. The Who Dat roll combines spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and snow crab inside, and is topped with salmon, tuna, avocado and crunchy tempura flakes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ HANDSOME WILLY’S PATIO BAR 218 S. Robertson St., 460-7365; www.handsomewillys.com Bargain bar food includes pulled pork, tacos, nachos, sandwiches and Friday crawfish boils. Thursday’s $1 tacos come with toppings like pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce and Mexican slaw. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ HARBOR BAR & GRILL 3024 17th St., Metairie, 835-6111 The Harbor burger boasts a 12-ounce patty topped with shredded cheddar. The blackened tuna steak is served with French-style green beans and red new potatoes. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ HARD ROCK CAFE 418 N. Peters St., 529-5617; www.hardrock.com The Legendary burger is a 10-ounce patty topped with bacon, cheddar, an onion ring, lettuce, tomato and pickles. The Haystack chicken salad combines mixed greens, carrots, corn, pico de gallo and shredded cheddar topped with fried chicken, ranch dressing and pecans. No reservations. Lunch and

dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

HAYDEL’S BAKERY 4037 Jefferson Hwy., (800) 442-1342; www.haydelbakery.com Haydel’s specializes in king cakes, but it also serves other types of cakes, Danishes, cookies and pralines. Cajunnoli are canolli shells filled with praline cream cheese and covered in pecans. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ HERBSAINT BAR AND RESTAURANT 701 St. Charles Ave., 5244114; www.herbsaint.com Chef Donald Link’s restaurant combines refined and rustic French and Louisiana cuisine. The house-made spaghetti features guanciale and a fried poached farm egg. The olive-oil seared Louisiana jumbo shrimp is served with ham and cauliflower gratin. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ HERITAGE GRILL 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 934-4900; www. heritagegrillmetairie.com The menu at Ralph Brennan’s Heritage Grill features savory local favorites such as dark roux duck and andouille

gumbo. Bronzed redfish is served with sauteed smoked corn and crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

HEY! CAFE 4332 Magazine St., 8918682; www.heycafe.biz Order a bagel with lox, dill and cream cheese or try house-made vegan hummus. There also are baked goods. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and late-night Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $ HICKORY CAFE AND GRILL 1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 737-0033; www.hickorycafe.com The Cuban sandwich combines slow-roasted pork loin, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and Creole mayo on grilled French bread. The Uptown chicken sandwich is topped with melted Brie, bacon, spinach and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ HIGH HAT CAFE 4500 Freret St., 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com This corner cafe serves fried farm-raised catfish with fresh-cut fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Spicy Gulf fish

HOA HONG/9 ROSES 1100 Stephens St., Gretna, 366-7665 Vietnamese and Chinese dishes share the menu at Hoa Hong. Hot-and-sour fish features catfish with tomatoes, pineapple and okra in tangy broth. Grill marinated sliced beef at your table and wrap it in lettuce or rice paper with herbs and pickled carrots. Brown rice is available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$ HOBNOBBER CAFE 5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 734-8448; www.hobnobbercafe.com The crawfish and corn bisque is served with French bread and is a popular starter. The grilled chicken breast is paired with grilled tomatoes and broccoli and served with salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ HORINOYA 920 Poydras St., 561-8914 The seafood salad combines seared tuna, salmon, white fish and crawfish with cucumber, avocado and baby radishes in house dressing. The bluefin toro, or fatty tuna, is a Japanese delicacy served as sashimi or in sushi. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ HOSHUN RESTAURANT 1601 St. Charles Ave., 302-9716; www.hoshunrestaurant.com The pepper beef consists of beef tenderloin marinated in salt, pepper and cognac and stir fried with chopped onions, jalapenos, green onions and garlic. Spicy fish is a tilapia or catfish fillet stir fried with Chinese cabbage,

garlic and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

HOTEL MONTELEONE CAROUSEL BAR AND LOUNGE 214 Royal St., 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com There’s a small menu of noshing items at the bar in the Carousel Bar and Lounge. The Bayou Charcuterie is an assortment of Creole sausages served with hot Steen’s potato salad, and the Three Meanie Panini is a trio of small sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ HOUSE OF BLUES 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com Meatball sliders feature slow-braised beef short rib simmered in fresh tomato sauce, topped with Cotija cheese and served on potato buns. The lobster mac and cheese is a gourmet twist on a comfort food favorite. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT 1755 St. Charles Ave., 524-1578; 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-2301; www.hillstone.com The grilled chicken salad is served atop mixed greens with honey-lime vinaigrette and peanut sauce. Rotisserie chicken is slow roasted and served with dirty rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ HUEY P’S PIZZERIA 139 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 366-1818 The Who Dat is topped with ground beef, prosciutto, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepperoncini, cheddar and mozzarella. The bruschetta is topped with diced tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ HUEY’S 24/7 DINER 620 Decatur St., Suite B100, 267-0244; www.hueysneworleans.com The diner serves burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and blue plate specials. The Cajun omelet combines andouille, ham, crawfish, onion and Monterey Jack cheese and is topped with dill hollandaise and served with grits and toast. The Kingfish burger stacks two patties with cheddar and

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GUMBO SHOP 630 St. Peter St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com The Gumbo Shop offers Creole favorites including a few types of gumbo. Chicken espagnole features a half chicken simmered in brown sauce with mushrooms, shallots, wine and garlic and is served over rice. Vegetarian Creole-style beans and rice is available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

is served with potato and shrimp hash. There’s a kid’s menu as well. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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HURRICANE BBQ & SEAFOOD CO. 4011 Airline Drive, Metairie, 315-4227; www.hurricanebbq.com This barbecue joint prepares slow-cooked beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken and ribs. Side items include fries, sweet potato fries, baked beans, jambalaya, mac and cheese and more. Hot boiled crawfish to go is available Friday through Sunday. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ IHOP 151 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 366-4177; 833 Canal St., 593-0440; 12150 I-10 Service Road, 244-0013; www.ihop.com The breakfast sampler includes two eggs, two bacon strips, two pork sausage links, two pieces of ham, hash browns and two buttermilk pancakes. Grilled tilapia is served with hollandaise, red potatoes, steamed broccoli and garlic bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $ IGNATIUS EATERY 4200 Magazine St., 8962225 Crawfish etouffee is seasoned with Creole spices and brims with crawfish tails. The crawfish Ignatius features fettuccine tossed in seasoned crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ IGOR’S BUDDHA BELLY BURGER BAR 4437 Magazine St., 891-6105 The Cajun burger is a halfpound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce and served with fries or onion rings. The jalapeno poppers are battered and fried cheese-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ IGOR’S LOUNGE & GAMEROOM 2133 St. Charles Ave., 568-9811 The Cajun burger is a halfpound patty mixed with a blend of Cajun spices and topped with hot sauce. Get shoestring fries topped with American cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

IL POSTO ITALIAN CAFE 4607 Dryades St., 8952620; www.ilpostocafenola.com The pesce grilled cheese features tuna salad, avocado, red onions and fontina cheese on pressed multi-grain bread. The classic prosciutto panino is made with fresh mozzarella and basil pesto pressed on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ IMPASTATO’S RESTAURANT 3400 16th St., Metairie, 455-1545; www.impastatos.com The fresh fish Payton features a pan-fried fillet topped with a sauce of crabmeat, crawfish, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon, butter and Dry Sack sherry. Pecan smoked filet consists of a 10-ounce beef filet smoked over pecan wood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ IRENE’S CUISINE 539 St. Philip St., 529-8811 Irene’s serves a mix of Creole and Italian dishes. Signature baked oysters Irene are topped with Italian cheeses and pancetta. The lamb a la Provence features seared chops with rosemary-wine demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ IRIS 321 N. Peters St., 299-3944; www.irisneworleans.com Iris offers chef Ian Schnoebelen’s creative cooking. The spicy Vietnamese tomato soup comes with a poached farm egg. Sauteed hake fish is served with beluga lentils, pancetta, beet greens, legumes and spring onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ IRISH HOUSE 1432 St. Charles Ave., 595-6755; www.irishhouseneworleans.com Chef Matt Murphy offers an array of gourmet pub fare. Smithwick’s beer-battered Atlantic cod is fried crisp and served with thick potato fries, house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Braised lamb shank is served with apple brandy broth over Papa Tom’s stone-ground grits and roasted Covey Rise Farms root vegetables. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

ISABELLA’S PIZZERIA 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 The spinach, artichoke and shrimp dip is served with garlic bread. The pasta cucina combines linguine, shrimp, crawfish, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, green onions, parsley and a splash of lime. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$ ITALIAN BARREL 430 Barracks St., 5690198; www.italianbarrel.com The porcini and truffle ravioli are served with creamy white wine sauce and a drizzle of truffled olive oil. The osso buco is a baked 16-ounce veal shank with red sauce served over polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ ITALIAN PIE Citywide; www.italianpie.com Italian Pie serves pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. The Mediterranean pie features artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and pesto sauce. Some locations offer entrees like tilapia topped with crabmeat and creamy bordelaise over angel hair pasta. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ IZZO’S ILLEGAL BURRITO 4316 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A, Metairie, 889-5505; 70488 Hwy. 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 327-5114; www.izzos.com The Illegal Salad features romaine lettuce, cheese, tortilla strips and Izzo’s house salsa or dressing. The nachos combine chips, Izzo’s queso, rice, beans and there are optional additional toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ JACK DEMPSEY’S 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914; www.jackdempseysllc.com The Jack Dempsey seafood platter serves a training table feast of gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls and two side items. Other dishes include fried soft-shell crabs PAGe 55

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and broiled redfish topped with crabmeat. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

JACMEL INN 903 E. Morris St., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com The baked oyster appetizer features oysters covered in Havarti cheese, andouille and bechemel. The vanillacured duck breast and fivespice confit duck leg is served with sweet potatoes, duck cracklings and Amato’s orange wine gastrique. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$ JACQUES-IMO’S CAFE 8324 Oak St., 861-0886; www.jacquesimoscafe.com Chef/proprietor Jacques Leonardi’s cafe offers a boisterous bar, colorful folk-artsy decor and creative takes on Creole dishes. Shrimp and alligator cheesecake is a savory cheesecake made with shrimp, alligator sausage, smoked Gouda, onions and bell peppers in a Parmesan crust. Blackened redfish features an 8-ounce fillet topped with crab and chili hollandaise. Reservations recommended for large parties. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

JAM’S PO-BOYS & CATERING 612 Sena Drive, Metairie, 833-5882; www.jamspoboys.com Stewed chicken is served with gravy, rice, salad and bread. Amy’s signature seafood-stuffed eggplant boat comes with steamed vegetables and bread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $ JAMILA’S MEDITERRANEAN TUNISIAN CUISINE 7808 Maple St., 866-4366 Moroccan-style tagine of

lamb is baked in a terracotta dish and served with saffron basmati rice. Whole red snapper with garlic and onion chutney is served over vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAN’S CAJUN RESTAURANT 4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, 689-2748 Jan’s dark-roux gumbo packs spicy heat. The hamburger steak is served with housemade gravy, and mushrooms and onions are optional additions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ JANIE BROWN’S RESTAURANT 27207 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 882-7201 Trout meuniere is served with lump crabmeat or grilled oysters. Pan-fried honey chicken is covered with Italian breadcrumbs and served over fettuccine Alfredo. There also are seasonal crab specials. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ JAZMINE CAFE 614 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9301 Tamarind soup comes with a choice of shrimp, fish or tofu in tangy lemon grass broth with celery, pineapple, okra and tomato. A popular weekly special is the curry chicken in a stew of yellow curry, carrots and potatoes. Pho also is available. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE 1104 Decatur St., 592-2565; www.margaritavilleneworleans.com Gulf Coast and Caribbean dishes fill the menu at Jimmy Buffett’s place. The Swamp Platter is filled with fried alligator, crawfish, shrimp and french fries. Fried, blackened or grilled talapia fills tacos topped with Baja sauce and coleslaw. No Reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ JOE SEPIE’ S CAFE 4402 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 324-5613

This casual cafe serves Creole and Italian dishes and sandwiches. Roast beef po-boys are popular. Italian sausage and peppers are served over angel hair pasta in cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

JOEY K’S 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com The eggplant Napoleon is a tower of breaded and fried eggplant medallions with layers of fried shrimp and creamy crawfish sauce on top. Shrimp Magazine features lightly floured shrimp sauteed with garlic, artichoke hearts, ham and green onions over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ JOHNNY & JOYCE’S SEAFOOD 1461 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 11, Mandeville, (985) 727-7727 The seafood platter includes fried oysters, shrimp, fish and a stuffed crab. The seafood gumbo comes from an old family recipe and is made with shrimp, crab and okra. Boiled crawfish are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ JOHNNY’S PO-BOYS 511 St. Louis St., 525-8037; www.johnnyspoboys.com The fried chicken plate is served with baked macaroni, green beans, salad and bread. The seafood muf-

fuletta includes fried catfish, shrimp and oysters. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

JOHNNY TRAUTH’S SEAFOOD BISTRO 2121 25th St., Kenner, 471-0808 Jumbo lump crabmeat au gratin is served with salad and garlic rounds. Broiled catfish is stuffed with crabmeat and served with salad and potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ THE JOINT 701 Mazant St., 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com Locally made smoked chaurice sausage is available in a sandwich dressed with coleslaw and served with one side or on a platter with two sides. The half rack of ribs is dry rubbed with a house blend of spices, slow smoked and served with a side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO 2018 Magazine St., 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., 486-9950; www.juansflyingburrito.com The Mardi Gras Indian tacos combine Jack cheese, spicy slaw, roasted corn, pinto beans and grilled squash. The Jerked Nachos feature jerk chicken, two cheeses, black beans, avocado, chipotle sour cream and pineapple salsa atop chips. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

JUICY LUCY’S 133 N. Carrollton Ave., 598-5044 This burger joint specializes in beef patties stuffed with ingredients, but there also are regular burgers, veggie and turkey burgers. The Juicy 9th Ward Blues is stuffed with mushrooms, onions, garlic and blue cheese and the Juicy Metairie incorporates spinach, artichoke hearts and Italian cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THE JUJU BAG CAFE 5363 Franklin Ave., 8720969; www.thejujubag.com Grilled wild Alaskan salmon tops a salad with sauteed mushrooms, red onions, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and raspberry-walnut vinaigrette. The fried catfish plate is served with macaroni and cheese, sweet potato souffle, green peas, Caribbean potato salad and whole wheat French bread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$ JULIE’S LITTLE INDIA KITCHEN AT SCHIRO’S CAFE & BAR 2483 Royal St., 944-6666; www.julieslittleindia.com Indian and New Orleans cuisine share the menu at this casual cafe. Saag paneer is sauteed spinach with paneer cheese and vindaloo sauce and comes with naan, basmati rice and papadam chips. Salmon Benedict features poached eggs on a biscuit

with cream cheese, lox and hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

JUNG’S GOLDEN DRAGON 3009 Magazine St., 8918280; www.jungsgoldendragon2.com A crispy fried fish fillet is served with sweet-and-spicy garlic, ginger and green onion sauce. Salt and pepper fried oysters come with Chinese vegetables and brown sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ JUNIPER RESTAURANT 301 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5330; www.juniperrestaurant.net The pork osso buco is braised in garlic Creole sauce and served atop oyster and Andouille dressing. Bouillabaisse brims with clams, langoustine shrimp and scallops in saffron tomato broth. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ K-PAUL’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN 416 Chartres St., 596-2530; www.kpauls.com At chef Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul’s, beef tenderloin medallions blackened in a cast iron skillet are topped with debris and served with vegetables and potatoes. For dessert, the sweet potato pecan pie with Chantilly PAGe 57

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JAGER HAUS GERMAN BISTRO & COFFEE SHOP 833 Conti St., 525-9200; www.jager-haus.com Served on a pretzel bun, the burger is topped with grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut and Havarti cheese. Jagerschnitzel is a veal cutlet sauteed with mushroom cream sauce and served over spaetzle, a German dumpling topped with Swedish lingonberry sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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LA BOULANGERIE 4600 Magazine St., 269-3777 The ham and Swiss cheese sandwich is dressed with butter and pickles on a French baguette. Flaky, buttery croissants are available plain or filled with chocolate or almonds. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

LA DOLCE NOLA SNACKERY AND GELATERIA 200 Metairie Road, Suite 100, Metairie, 832-1122; www.ladolcenola.com This gelateria offers a long list of original gelato flavors as well as chocolates and candies. Flavors rotate daily and may include salted caramel and Meyer lemon-basil. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

LA CARRETA 107 Carrolwood Drive, LaPlace, (985) 651-9991; 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, (985) 4199990; 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2990; www.carretarestaurant.com Ceviche al oregano features lime-marinated mahi-mahi, shrimp and avocado. For a hearty meal, the fajita platter includes a choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or vegetables and tortillas, rice and beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LA COTE BRASSERIE 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www.lacotebrasserie.com The half-and-half oysters feature both char-broiled and Bienville-style baked oysters. For dessert, there is bread pudding with white chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ LA CREPE NANOU 1410 Robert St., 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com La fondue is Emmentaler melted with white wine and Kirsch cherry liqueur, then served with a French baguette and fresh fruit. The grilled lamb chops are served with a cognac reduction, seasonal vegetables and pommes frites. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ LA DIVINA GELATERIA 621 St. Peter St., 3022692; 3005 Magazine St., 342-2634; Loyola University, Carrollton Residence Hall, 258-2115; www.ladivinagelateria.com

LA MACARENA PUPUSERIA AND LATIN CAFE 8120 Hampson St., 862-5252; www.pupusasneworleans.com La Macarena serves Salvadoran pupusas and an array of Latin dishes. The house guacamole is made with organic avocados and lime juice and served with corn chips. Flounder Manny features pan-seared Mayanspiced Nordic flounder topped with Spanish garlic shrimp and served with yellow rice and tropical salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Checks and cash only. $$ LA MADELEINE 601 S. Carrollton Ave., 8618662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, 4561624; 3434 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com The chicken Parisian sandwich combines bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and mayo and is served with chips, pasta or Caesar salad. Tomato-basil pasta features bowtie pasta in tomato-basil cream sauce with mushrooms, spinach and a hint of pesto with chicken or shrimp on top. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LA PENICHE RESTAURANT 1940 Dauphine St., 943-1460 This casual eatery offers burgers, po-boys, fried chicken, fried seafood and staples like red beans and rice. The Kathryn burger is topped with grilled ham, Swiss cheese and grilled

onions and served with fries. Breakfast options include eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, grilled tomato and hollandaise. No reservations. Open 24 hours Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $

LA PETITE GROCERY 4238 Magazine St., 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com The paneed rabbit is served with lemon-caper brown butter and spaetzle. For a small bite, try blue crab beignets with Old Bay aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ LA PROVENCE 25020 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com The rustic French cooking of Provence is the focus at this John Besh restaurant. “Chef Chris’ quail gumbo” is an appetizer of dirty rice-stuffed whole quail with gumbo jus. Strawberry fritters are dusted with powdered sugar and served with Meyer lemon curd. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ LA THAI UPTOWN 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886; www.lathaiuptown.com Louisiana seafood Chauvin combines pecan-crusted redfish, grilled shrimp, crawfish, red curry and wasabi mashed potatoes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat. Steamed mussels are presented in spicy green basil curry with pommes frites. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ LAGER’S INTERNATIONAL ALE HOUSE 3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-9923; www.draftfreak.com Acadian pasta features penne in Acadian cream sauce and can be topped with a choice of chicken, mahi mahi or shrimp and crawfish. The Delirium mushroom Jack burger is topped with mushrooms and Monterey Jack cheese and comes with a side dish. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE 5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com The Pontchartrain panino is PAgE 61

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filled with oven-roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, avocado and honey mustard. The Cobb salad is a mix of grilled chicken, bacon, boiled eggs, avocado, carrots, cabbage, cheddar, Monterey Jack and blue cheeses, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions and croutons over romaine lettuce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

LAKEVIEW DELI & CATERING 872 Harrison Ave., 3048501; www.lakeviewdelicatessen.com The deli serves burgers, po-boys and plate lunches. DK’s Big Fish is a catfish po-boy dressed to order. Mike’s Gut Buster is a onepound burger with pepper Jack, cheddar and provolone cheeses between two beef patties on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ LAKEVIEW GROCERY 801 Harrison Ave., 293-1201; www.lakeviewgrocery.com The Harrison Cove deli at Lakeview Grocery offers a Wednesday special featuring a 12-ounce rib-eye steak, loaded baked potato or sweet potato and garlic bread. Every Thursday night, made to order sushi is available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

LANDRY’S 400 N. Peters St., 558-0038; 8000 Lakeshore Drive, 283-1010; www.landrysseafood.com Landry’s offers a wide selection of seafood, plus steaks and pasta dishes. Barbecue shrimp are sauteed in Cajun butter sauce and served on a toasted baguette. Blackened redfish is served with crawfish etouffee, dirty rice and Creole green beans. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ LANGENSTEIN’S 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-6682; 1330 Arabella St., 899-9283; www.langen-

steins.com The deli counter offers entrees to-go in individual and family-sized portions. Gulf shrimp add flavor to creamy Brie soup. Try crawfish bisque or seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

LAUREL STREET BAKERY 5433 Laurel St., 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com House-made bagels are available in plain, sesame, whole wheat and “everything” varieties. On weekends, the artisanal bread selection includes roasted garlic potato, cranberry pecan, Old World rye and seeded honey wheat. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash and checks. $ LAZARO’S PIZZA & PO-BOYS 4413 Banks St., 483-8609; www.lazaropizza.com Get wings with ranch, blue cheese or honey-mustard dipping sauce. The T-Bird pizza is loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, herbroasted chicken, roasted red peppers and asparagus on a New York-style crust. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ LE CITRON BISTRO 1539 Religious St., 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro.com Le Citron serves contemporary Creole dishes in an historic setting. The fried green tomato Benedict is topped with a poached egg and tangy hollandaise. The paneed duck breast is covered with a glaze of pineapple, sweet pepper and onion, and is served with jambalaya and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ LE FORET 129 Camp St., 553-6738; www.leforetneworleans.com Pan-roasted Louisiana snapper comes with asparagus, wild mushrooms and herb vinaigrette. Grilled quail with potato gnocci is accented with pancetta, pine nuts, natural jus and Creole mustard. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun.

LITTLE TOKYO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 310 N. Carrollton Ave., 4855658; 1521 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 831-6788; www.littletokyonola.com The Burning Man roll combines spicy tuna, pepper tuna, avocado and barbecue eel sauce. An appetizer of tuna tartare features diced tuna mixed with green onions and smelt roe, topped with house-made chili sauce and served with wonton chips. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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LE MERITAGE Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., 522-8800; www.lemeritagerestaurant.com Le Meritage organizes its menu around wine and food pairings, and dishes are available in both small and large portions. Mushroom truffle risotto comes with truffle foam and slices of white truffles. The bacon-seared pork tenderloin is served with a corn johnny cake and pickled Louisiana cucumber. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Fri. Credit cards. $$$

LEONARDO TRATTORIA 709 St. Charles Ave., 558-8986; www.leonardonola.com This trattoria cooks pizzas in a wood oven. A popular pie is the Leonardo, with fresh mozzarella, pesto, pistachios, shrimp and red onions. Pastas include the crab carbonara served over house-made fettucine with egg, lump crabmeat, pecorino cheese and fresh cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

LE VIET CAFE 2135 St. Charles Ave., 304-1339 The cafe offers pho, banh mi, spring rolls and rice and noodle dishes. Pho is available with chicken, brisket, rare beef or meatballs and comes with a basket of basil, bean sprouts and jalapenos. Vietnamese-style grilled beef ribs come with a special sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LEBANON’S CAFE 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200; www.lebanonscafe.com Hummus and vegetarian or beef-stuffed grape leaves are popular appetizers. For an entree, try rosemary lamb chops marinated in olive oil and Middle Eastern spices. No reservations. Lunch and

LI’L DIZZY’S CAFE 1500 Esplanade Ave., 5698997; The Whitney Wyndham Hotel, 610 Poydras St., 212-5656 Trout Baquet is topped with lump crabmeat and lemonbutter garlic sauce and served with salad and a side item. Southern fried chicken is served with red beans, greens or potato salad. The Creole gumbo has sausage and seafood. Reservations accepted. Esplanade Avenue: breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sun. Poydras Street: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ LIBERTY’S KITCHEN 422 1/2 S. Broad St., 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org The MVB burger is a grilled ground chuck and brisket patty served on a potato

bun with house dressing, chopped romaine, arugula, shaved onions, tomato and pickles. Shrimp and grits feature Gulf shrimp sauteed with white wine and smoked crimini mushroom sauce and served over stone-ground grits. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $

LIBORIO CUBAN RESTAURANT 321 Magazine St., 581-9680; www.liboriocuban.com Seafood paella combines fish, shrimp and chicken in saffron rice. Cuban-style fried chicken comes with rice, black beans, plantains and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ LILETTE RESTAURANT 3637 Magazine St., 895-1636; www.liletterestauraunt.com Chef John Harris prepares refined French bistro food with Spanish and Italian influences. White truffle Parmesan toast is a rich appetizer combining wild mushrooms, marrow and veal glace. Sauteed spiced drum is served with artichoke, roasted tomato, haricots verts and lemon-oregano yogurt. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ LITTLE TOKYO 590 Ashbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532;

LITTLE TOKYO SMALL PLATES & NOODLE BAR 1340 S. Carrollton Ave, 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com Focusing on small plates and a casual karaoke-friendly ambience, this tavern serves an array of Japanese favorites, including sushi, sashimi and ramen noodle soups. The sushi pizza panino features spicy tuna, crawfish, snow crab and mozzarella cheese bread baked in the oven. Reservations accepted for private room. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LIUZZA’S BY THE TRACK 1518 N. Lopez St., 218-7888 The corner bar’s kitchen offers a menu of seafood plates, burgers and salads. Specialty po-boys feature garlicky oysters or barbecue shrimp in a peppery sauce spooned into a hollowed-out pistolette. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ LIUZZA’S RESTAURANT AND BAR 3636 Bienville St., 4829120; www.liuzzas.com This neighborhood spot serves a mix of casual Creole and Italian dishes. The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta served warm on French bread. Italian seasoned breadcrumbs coat eggplant served with marinara sauce. The gumbo is made with shrimp, sausage and chicken. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$ PAGE 63

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LAKEVIEW HARBOR 911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887; www.lakeviewharbor.com The crab feast features a stuffed crab, crab cake, soft-shell crab and crab fingers and comes with two sides. The honey-glazed center-cut pork chop comes with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

www.littletokyosushi.com Little Tokyo offers a full range of Japanese cuisine including a selection of special sushi rolls. The Tiger Roll combines tuna, yellowtail, barbecued eel, fresh salmon and avocado. The Burning Man roll has crunchy tuna inside and pepper tuna on the outside. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

proprietor Hilmi Abdeljalil serves Middle Eastern favorites at Pyramids Cafe.

NEW GULF SEAFOOD & HOUSE MADE DISHES FRESH GULF TUNA

GI FISHERMAN’S STEW

PORK SHOULDER

Cold Smoked then Grilled w/ a Horseradish Cream, Sauteed Spinach & Sweet Potatoes

Fresh Fish, Shrimp & Oysters w/ Farmer’s Market

w/ Cucumbers, Lima Beans, Red Onions & Herbs

Vegetables braised in a Seafood Broth, Brown Crowley Rice

PANCETTA & OYSTER LINGUINE

w/ Lyonnaise Potatoes & Smothered Green Beans

Gulf Oysters & House Made Pancetta in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

HOUSE MADE HAM & WHITE CHEDDAR MELT

SMOKED & BRAISED BEEF BRISKET HOUSE MADE CHARCUTERIE SELECTION

Caramelized Onions, Steen’s Au Jus, Brioche Bun & Fries

OUR SIGNATURE OYSTERS & AWARD-WINNING PO-BOYS HOUSE MADE GATOR SAUSAGE PO-BOY

OYSTERS FULTON House Made Bacon, White Cheddar & Caramelized Onions

SHRIMP CAMINADA PO-BOY Spicy Citrus Butter w/ Asian Herb Slaw & Fries

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onions, Creole Mustard, Mayo & Fries

OYSTERS FOURCHON Olive Oil, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Lemon & Garlic

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

Go to www.grandislerestaurant.com for our full menu

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A SLICE OF THE BIG APPLE, IN THE BIG EASY…

Celebrating 32 years on Magazine Street!

Big Apple Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, Italian sausage, minced garlic (anchovies & jalapenos by request) Super Big Apple Big apple plus spinach & artichokes

Vegetarian Onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, minced garlic

Super Vegetarian Vegetarian plus spinach & artichokes

pint & slice daily

Hawaiian Canadian bacon & pineapple Spinach Fresh spinach, onions, feta cheese Bronx Pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian

(bar & restaurant) 504-891-2376

sausage, meatballs

Brooklyn BBQ Marinated chicken & onions in our

service industry liquor + pizza specials 12-2am

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Queens Olive oil base topped with spinach, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichokes & feta cheese

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Monday-Friday • 5-7pm

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LIVE BAIT BAR AND GRILL 200 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie, 840-0902; www.livebaitnola.com Live Bait offers a large selection of local seafood. The Bucktown seafood platter includes shrimp, catfish, oysters, soft-shell crab, fries and Texas toast. For an appetizer, nachos are dressed with ground beef, salsa, jalapeno, sour cream and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ LOLA’S 3312 Esplanade Ave., 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com Lola’s lends Spanish flair to seafood in dishes like grilled yellowfin tuna in spicy mojo sauce with basmati rice and mixed vegetables. The seafood paella combines scallops, calamari, mussels and shrimp in saffron rice. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$ LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 69368 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 875-1100; www.longhornsteakhouse.com For the surf-and-turf dinner, a lobster-stuffed baked potato is paired with a 7-ounce grilled filet and crawfish-stuffed mushrooms. Bananas, rum sauce, whipped cream and pecans top the bananas Foster cheesecake. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

LOUIE AND THE REDHEAD LADY 1851 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 626-6044; www.louieandtheredheadlady.com Grits and grillades features sauteed veal served over grits in marchand de vin sauce. Oysters La Luzianne are flash-fried and topped with garlic, butter, parsley and cheese. Fried green tomatoes are topped with shrimp remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN 95 French Market Place, 522-9500; www.louisianapizzakitchen.com Smoked salmon pizza comes with Roma tomatoes, capers, red onions, mozzarella, cream cheese and caviar. Lobster ravioli are served with spinach, Parmesan, grilled asparagus and cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN UPTOWN 615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900; www.louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com The rosemary chicken tortellini combines chicken, portobello mushrooms and roasted bell peppers in pesto cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. The roasted lamb is wrapped with romaine lettuce tossed with garlic-mint vinaigrette, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes and red onion and served with a side of vegetable pesto pasta salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ LUCY’S RETIRED SURFERS BAR & RESTAURANT 701 Tchoupitoulas St., 5238995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/new-orleans The surf shack combines burgers and Mexican dishes. The fish tacos feature fried or grilled fish, beans, rice and avocado relish. The surf-and-turf board combines a grilled 4-ounce filet with mango butter, five marinated shrimp and a choice of lime rice or poblano-pepper Jack cheese grits. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $ LUKE 333 St. Charles Ave., 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Jumbo Louisiana shrimp “En Cocotte” combines McEwen & Sons’ creamy white-corn grits and Poche’s andouille. The Luke

burger is topped with Allan Benton’s bacon, caramelized onions, tomatoes, Emmentaler Swiss cheese and is served with housemade fries. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

M BISTRO Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St., 670-2828; www.ritzcarlton.com Chef du cuisine Emily Dillport prepares hearty dishes such as the pork chop served with jalapeno and andouille macaroni and cheese and house-made hot pepper jelly. The BLT features bacon and onion marmalade and housemade brioche. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP 2368 Magazine St., 522-3107 This corner spot offers breakfast sandwiches and platters in the morning and daily specials at lunch. Fried soft-shell crabs fill a French loaf and other po-boy options include roast beef, corned beef, smoked or Italian sausage and more. Fried oysters are served over a bed of romaine lettuce with tomatoes and house-made remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. Cash only. $ MAGNOLIA GRILL 1122 Decatur St., 566-6003; www.magnoliagrillofnola.com This French Quarter spot offers hearty diner fare, poboys and pasta, and breakfast is available all day. The seafood omelet includes crawfish, shrimp, onions and tomatoes. Grilled sirloin comes with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans. On weekends, there are breakfast and lunch buffets. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ MAHONY’S PO-BOY SHOP 3454 Magazine St., 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com Mahony’s offers a variety of po-boys like the grilled jumbo shrimp, fried green tomato and remoulade po-boy. The club po-boy features a grilled chicken thigh, root beer-glazed ham, bacon and Swiss on Leidenheimer French bread. The Italian sausage po-boy has peppers and onions. No reservations. Lunch and PAGE 65

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LOST LOVE LOUNGE 2529 Dauphine St., 944-0099; www.lostlovelounge.com The walk-up counter at the back of Lost Love Lounge offers a menu of Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and vermicelli bowls. Spring rolls are filled with shrimp, herbs and vermicelli and served with peanut dipping sauce. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

LOUISIANA BISTRO 337 Dauphine St., 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net The Dirty Bird entree combines duck leg confit with dirty rice and a mystery sauce. The seafood coubillion is prepared in traditional Louisiana style. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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MANO’S PO-BOYS 6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, 734-0922 Mano’s offers breakfast specials and a wide selection of po-boys at lunch. The Saints special comes with two eggs and choice of meat and cheese on a choice of bread. The sixinch special features any six-inch po-boy and drink for $6. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ MAPLE STREET CAFE 7623 Maple St., 314-9003; www.maplestreetcafenola.com Veal osso buco comes over angel hair pasta with a side of vegetables. Duck Jameel is a boneless breast topped with blueberry cognac sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MARDI GRAS ZONE 2706 Royal St., 947-8787 The kitchen at this Bywater grocery serves sandwiches and dishes like shrimp Creole over white rice with vegetables. Other options include fried shrimp po-boys and pizza. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards and checks. $ MARIGNY BRASSERIE 640 Frenchmen St., 945-4472; www.marignybrasserie.com The Frenchmen po-boy combines fried green tomatoes and Gulf shrimp in house-made remoulade. Blackened redfish is served with crawfish cream sauce, dirty rice and a vegetable. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MARK TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com The Innocents Abroad pie is topped with Genoa salami, Italian sausage, tomatoes, artichokes and fresh basil. The Creole pizza has sauteed shrimp, Gulf crab claw meat, andouille and zucchini. Gluten-free crusts are available. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE MARKET CAFE 1000 Decatur St., 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com The muffuletta is served warm with ham, salami,

MARTINIQUE BISTRO 5908 Magazine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com Caribbean red curry Gulf shrimp is served with a plantain crepe, Louisiana crawfish tails, coconut and micro sprouts. Pan-roasted Dulac flounder is prepared with roasted exotic mushrooms, wilted spinach and Pinot Noir reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MAT & NADDIE’S 937 Leonidas St., 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com This colorful converted cottage is home to an eclectic menu with a regularlyupdated three-course meal with wine pairings. Lamb chops are served with chakchouka, a Middle Eastern preparation of a poached egg in a bread crouton with pepper and eggplant ragout. Sesame-crusted oyster mushrooms are served with sweet pepper slaw, pigeon pea and brown jasmine congris, wasabi tofu cream and Indonesian sweet soy sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Tue., Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ MAUREPAS FOODS 3200 Burgundy St., 267-0072; www.maurepasfoods.com This Bywater corner restaurant offers a rustic-accented menu and an original cocktail list. Popular dishes include goat tacos and grilled fish served with malt PAGE 67

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MANNING’S 519 Fulton St., 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans. com Named for former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, this restaurant’s game plan sticks to Louisiana flavors. A cast iron skillet-fried filet mignon is served with twopotato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The Crawtator-crusted fish features black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite D, Metairie, 8872167; www.marbleslab.com Chocolate birthday cake and Very Yellow Marshmallow are a couple of popular ice cream flavors. The shop also offers yogurt and sorbet. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MARTIN WINE CELLAR 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7350; www.martinwine.com This wine emporium and gourmet deli serves sandwiches, salads and daily specials. The sena salad has oven-roasted chicken, golden raisins, field greens, blue cheese and pecans tossed in Tabasco pepper jelly vinaigrette. The Reuben is made with grilled corned beef, melted Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing served hot on rye. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

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MANDINA’S RESTAURANT 3800 Canal St., 482-9179; www.mandinasrestaurant.com This traditional neighborhood restaurant serves home-style Italian dishes with Creole influences. Popular appetizers include shrimp remoulade and fried eggplant sticks with marinara. A fried trout is served with meuniere sauce or amandine style. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

mortadella, provolone and olive salad. The Taste of New Orleans platter includes gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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MAISON 508 Frenchmen St., 371-5543; www.maisonfrenchmen.com The calamari features grilled bites dusted with Tony Chachere’s seasoning. Crawfish tails or blackened chicken come over pasta in spicy cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

MAPLE STREET PATISSERIE 7638 Maple St., 304-1526 This quaint cafe bakes its own pastries, features a wide selection of cakes from around the world, and also offers a small lunch menu. Specialty cakes include wedding cakes and a black-and-white cake with buttercream and ganache. Breakfast quiches include mushroom and dill, broccoli and cheddar and Lorraine. No reservations. Breakfast Tue.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

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vinaigrette and Lyonnaise potatoes. House-made fettuccine is served with market vegetables and Grana Padano cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 455-0830; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com The bakery offers French desserts and classic cakes. The house specialty is the Kugelhopf, a European-style bundt cake that comes in seasonal flavors. King cakes are available year round. No reservations. Hessmer Avenue: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. West Napoleon Avenue: breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ MAXIMO’S ITALIAN GRILL 1117 Decatur St., 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com Dine on a balcony overlooking the French Quarter or sit at the food bar overlooking the open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics like pasta primavera and Caprese salad made with local heirloom tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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

MEAUXBAR BISTRO 942 N. Rampart St., 5699979; www.meauxbar.com On the edge of the French Quarter, Meauxbar serves continental cuisine with creative touches. Herbed rabbit terrine is served with pistachios, cornichons and mostarda. Beet ricotta ravioli are served with a gingersage brown butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ MELANGE 2106 Chartres St., 309-7335; www.melangenola.com Melange is designed to look like a lush 1920s speakeasy, and it serves craft cocktails and a menu of updated French-Creole dishes. The pork Orleans pairs a 14-ounce bone-in pork chop with red lentils, braised red cabbage and a shiitake mushroom demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MELIUS BAR & CAFE 1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, 828-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com The Austin smokehouse burger features an 8-ounce ground sirloin patty topped with house-made hickory smoke sauce. Tuesday’s lunch special is a chicken cordon bleu sandwich featuring a fried 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast topped with ham, melted Swiss and Creole mustard on a sesame-seed bun and is served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM 1645 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 327-5407; www.mellowmushroom.com The Greek salad tops spinach with feta, red onions, tomatoes and kalamata olives. The muffuletta pizza sports salami, pepperoni, ham, freshwater mozzarella and caramelized onions and comes with a spring greens salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ THE MELTING POT 1820 St. Charles Ave., 5253225; www.meltingpot.com Boston Lager cheddar cheese fondue contains Sam Adams Boston Lager, cheddar and Emmentaler cheeses seasoned with

Nueske’s applewoodsmoked bacon, onion, Dijon mustard, Tabasco and scallions. The Fondue Feast includes Angus sirloin, shrimp, Buffalo chicken, Memphis-style pork tenderloin and wild mushroom sacchetti. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

MERCHANT 800 Common St., 571-9850 This sleek, modern cafe offers coffee drinks, crepes and a limited menu. The salumi and egg crepe includes goat cheese and red onion. The duck confit croque baton is a sandwich dressed with goat cheese, arugula, olive tapanade and roasted sweet peppers. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ MIA’S BALCONY 1622 St. Charles Ave., 301-9570; www.miasbalcony.com Pan-seared duck breast is served with black cherrybourbon glaze. The Gulf Napoleon features a fish fillet and dill cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ MIDDENDORF’S 30160 Hwy. 51 S., Akers, (985) 386-6666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com Thin-sliced catfish is the highlight at chef Horst Pfeiffer’s rustic seafood restaurant. The fried seafood platter includes oysters, shrimp, fried catfish and hush puppies. The catfish dinner includes fried catfish, coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE MIDWAY 4725 Freret St., 322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com The Don Flamenco pizza (named for a fictional fighter in the Nintendo “PunchOut!!” video game) combines prosciutto, gorgonzola and sun-dried tomatoes in a Chicago-style deep dish pie. Pigs in a Blanket features Italian sausage, mozzarella, caramelized onions, tomato basil relish and Creole mustard-jalapeno sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ MIKE’S ON THE AVENUE 628 St. Charles Ave., 523-7600; www.mikesontheavenue.com PAGE 69

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MAYAS 2027 Magazine St., 3093401; www.mojitoland.com Baked Chilean sea bass is topped with a soft-shell crab, sweet and savory soy, and served with jumbo Gulf shrimp, asparagus, rice and jalapeno sazon sauce. Brazilian moqueca is a traditional dish that combines sauteed jumbo Gulf shrimp, scallops or mahi mahi with baked onions, tomatoes, garlic, fresh-squeezed lime juice, coconut milk and piri piri (spicy chili sauce) with rice or French bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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The menu divides itself between sea and shore: Crab, crawfish and sea scallops are rolled into crepes and topped with creamy Creole sauce with sausage and Asiago cheese. Stir-fried vegetables, tofu and cashews in teriyaki glaze come over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

MIKIMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com This sushi hub offers a variety of rolls and sashimi. Mikimoto’s po-boy roll wraps spicy crawfish, shrimp tempura, lettuce and soft-shell crab inside soy paper. Appetizers include baked scallops and tuna tartare. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily, lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

MILANO’S PIZZERIA 3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 780-7500 The meat lover pizza features pepperoni, Canadian bacon, salami and ham. Mardi Gras pasta combines Gulf shrimp, diced tomatoes and green onions in spicy bisque cream sauce over linguine. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $ MILK BAR 1514 Delachaise St., 891-9361 Served hot, the Thai chili chicken po-boy combines chicken breast, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, Thai sweet chili sauce and sour cream. Maple pecan and feta salad is a blend of spring mix greens, Roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, red onions, sauteed mushrooms and maple pecans tossed with citrus balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY 2601 Royal St., 872-9868; www.mimisinthemarigny.net The tapas offerings at Mimi’s include empanadas filled with a mixture of ground beef, golden raisins, olives, pepper and garlic and served with roasted red pepper aioli. Other options include marinated olives and Spanish cheeses. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ MR. B’S BISTRO 201 Royal St., 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Mr. B’s serves contemporary Creole cuisine in an elegant setting. Shrimp and grits feature bacon-wrapped shrimp in red-eye gravy. Chicken and andouille fill the gumbo ya ya. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MR. GYROS GREEK RESTAURANT 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, 833-9228; www.mrgyrosnola.com Gyro plates come with lemon-roasted potatoes, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. The lamb kebab features skewers of lamb and vegetables and is served with lemon-roasted potatoes, rice pilaf and pita bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MR. JOHN’S STEAK HOUSE 2111 St. Charles Ave., 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com A 12-ounce USDA Prime New York strip comes sizzling on a plate with butter. Twin lobster tails are broiled and served with drawn butter and baked macaroni with andouille and crawfish. Reservations required. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ MR. POOR BOY RESTAURANT 10202 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-1170 Grilled catfish is served with Creole eggplant sauce, sauteed spinach and a side item. The roast beef po-boy features house-made slowcooked roast beef dressed with all the fixings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MR. ROO’S DELI & CATERING 3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-4010; www.mrroosdeli.com The Mr. Club features bacon, American cheese, ham and turkey dressed on white or wheat toast. The grilled or fried chicken Caesar salad is served on a bed of romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com The volcano roll is filled with crabmeat, avocado and cucumber and topped with shrimp, crab, octopus and a special sauce, crunchy tempura flakes and eel sauce. The Shaggy Dog roll features shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado, crab and spicy mayo and is topped with eel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ MO’S PIZZA 1112 Avenue H, Westwego, 341-9650; www.mospizza.net The muffuletta pizza tops an olive oil-brushed crust with ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, cheese and olive salad. Lasagna features layers of ricotta, mozzarella and meat sauce and is served with garlic bread. No reserva-

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MOJITO’S RUM BAR & GRILL 437 Esplanade Ave., 2524800; www.mojitosnola.com This Caribbean cantina serves Latin and Creole dishes and offers a large selection of rums. Jamaican grilled pork chops are marinated in jerk seasoning and served with mango applesauce, black beans and rice. Panseared Aruba scallops come with white chocolate chipotle sauce, jalapeno cheese grits and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MONA’S CAFE 504 Frenchmen St., 9494115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., 894-9800 The cafe’s Middle Eastern fare includes chicken shawarma, gyro sandwiches and plates, Greek salad, hummus, baba ghanoush and pita bread. For dessert, there is baklava, which layers phyllo dough with honey and nuts. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

MONTREL’S BISTRO 1000 N. Peters St., 524-4747 Montrel’s serves Creole cuisine. Shrimp Creole is a tomato-based stew served over rice. Louisiana crab cakes are topped with crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MOJO COFFEE HOUSE 1500 Magazine St., 525-2244 This coffeeshop offers an array of iced and hot coffee drinks and uses Smith Creamery milk. The Magazine sandwich layers ham, apple and Brie on a choice of seven-grain, tomato-basil, sourdough or rosemary bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $ MONA LISA RESTAURANT 1212 Royal St., 522-6746 Mardi Gras linguine features andouille sausage and shrimp in tomato cream sauce. Eggplant Parmesan is paneed eggplant topped with Creole red sauce, provolone, mozzarella and Parmesan and is served over linguine. No reservations. Lunch

MONDO 900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com Chef Susan Spicer offers versions of dishes drawn from around the globe at her Lakeview restaurant. Thaistyle shrimp and pork meatballs are served on lemon grass skewers. Order half a smoked chicken served with Brussels sprouts, potatoes and bacon and thymemustard jus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ MONSTER PO-BOYS 1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 9, Mandeville, (985) 626-9183 House-cooked roast beef smothered with gravy fills the Monster special po-boy along with hot ham and turkey and cheese. Grilled shrimp is served over rotini in garlic-butter sauce. No res-

MORNING CALL 3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-4068; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Beignets are made from a 140-year-old sourdough recipe and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The limited menu of Creole favorites includes jambalaya. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $ MORTON’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 702 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4970; www.mortonsseafood.com Morton’s fried seafood boat overstuffs a hollowed out Leidenheimer bread with fried butterfly shrimp, oysters or Lake Pontchartrain catfish. Cajun-steamed Dungeness crab is served with drawn butter, roasted potatoes, vegetable and salad. Raw oysters on the half shell also are available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 70

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MILA 817 Common St., 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com Crispy baby French chicken features a fried whole baby bird finished in the oven and served with red wine reduction and fingerling potatoes. The barbecue lobster appetizer includes half a tail, a lobster claw and a toasted garlic-butter baguette. Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1 Canal Place, 365 Canal St., 566-0221; www.mortons.com/neworleans Morton’s is a classic Chicago-style steakhouse offering big cuts of beef. There’s everything from double-cut filets mignon and double porterhouse steaks to slightly more modestsized New York strips and Cajun-spiced rib-eyes. Seafood options include Maine lobster and jumbo lump crab cakes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ MOSCA’S 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, 436-9942; www.moscasrestaurant.com Shrimp Mosca features shrimp sauteed with Italian seasoning and white wine. Chicken a la Grande is chicken sauteed with rosemary, Italian seasonings, whole cloves of garlic and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Cash only. $$$

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MOTHER’S RESTAURANT 401 Poydras St., 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net Step up to the counter to order sandwiches or Creole staples like jambalaya, crawfish etouffee or red beans and rice. The Ferdi special po-boy combines the restaurant’s house-cooked ham and roast beef. For breakfast, get grits topped with debris. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MULATE’S CAJUN RESTAURANT 201 Julia St., 522-1492; www.mulates.com Crawfish etouffee tops the signature catfish Mulate’s, served with jambalaya, sauteed vegetables and a stuffed potato. Bread pudding is made with raisins and served with butter-rum sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ MURIEL’S JACKSON SQUARE 801 Chartres St., 5681885; www.muriels.com Muriel’s serves contemporary Creole cuisine in a two-story space overlooking Jackson Square. Pecan-crusted puppy drum is served with Louisiana crabmeat relish and lemon butter. Wood-grilled doublecut pork chops are topped with Louisiana sugar caneapple glaze and served with pecan-glazed sweet

potatoes and Southernstyle greens. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

N’TINI’S 2891 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-5566; www.ntinis.com The seafood mixed grill features yellowfin tuna, diver scallops, shrimp scampi and grilled asparagus. Lobster- and ricotta-filled ravioli are topped with sauteed lobster and cognac beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 736-1188; 3242 Magazine St., 899-0031; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com Pork carnitas and cheese are rolled up in fried corn tortillas, served with pickled vegetables, crema, cotija cheese and ranchero sauce. The green monster burrito is stuffed with squash, zucchini, red and green peppers, red onions, corn and spinach and topped with Chihuahua cheese and red pepper aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ NAKED PIZZA 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-0066; 6307 S. Miro St., 865-0244; www.nakedpizza.biz The Super Biotic pizza features Naked Pizza’s probiotic crust topped with artichoke, spinach, bell pepper, mushroom, garlic, onion and cilantro. The Farmvil is made with a 10-grain crust and all-natural tomato sauce covered with pepperoni, sausage, ground beef and ham. All pizzas are available with a gluten-free crust. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ NAPOLEON HOUSE BAR & CAFE 500 Chartres St., 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com Napoleon House is known for its historic charm, Pimm’s Cup and muffulettas, which are heated through to melt the cheese. Seafood gumbo brims with shrimp, crab and okra. There also are po-boys and salads. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ NATHAN’S RESTAURANT 36440 Old Bayou Liberty

Road, Slidell, (985) 6430443; www.nathansrestaurant.net Located on the waterfront of Bayou Bonfouca, Nathan’s serves blackened tuna with Creole honey butter and sweet potato hash. Oysters are char-broiled in garlic butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

NEW ORLEANS CAKE CAFE & BAKERY 2440 Chartres St., 9430010; www.nolacakes.com This corner cafe bakes its own pastries and cakes but it also serves Louisiana seafood. The fried oyster salad is topped with cucumbers, onions and tomato. Gourmet cupcakes include Sazerac, lemon, lime and red velvet varieties. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD CO. Citywide; www.nohsc.com The catfish plate features thin-cut fried catfish, coleslaw, sweet cornbread hush puppies and wedge fries. The Baja burger is topped with avocado, applewoodsmoked bacon, red onions and chipotle sauce and served with wedge-cut garlic-herb fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ NEW ORLEANS PANCAKE BREAKFAST HOUSE 101 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 394-7272 The chicken and waffle special consists of a Belgian waffle topped with half a fried chicken. Char-broiled oysters are served with French bread. No reservations. Breakfast daily. Credit cards. $$ NEW YORK PIZZA 4418 Magazine St., 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com The Queens pizza features white sauce, spinach, mushrooms, artichoke, mozzarella and feta. The Big Apple pie is loaded with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, Italian sausage and garlic, and anchovies and jalapenos are optional. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ NEYOW’S CREOLE CAFE 3340 Bienville St., 827-5474; www.neyowscreolecafe.net

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NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE 4308 Magazine St., 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com Flag of India is a trio of saag paneer, butter chicken and a chicken kebab in cashew sauce. Mushroom masala features sauteed mushrooms, onions and tomatoes, and a vegan version also is available. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ NOLA BEANS 762 Harrison Ave., 2670783; www.nolabeans.com This cafe serves soups, stuffed baked potatoes, salads and sandwiches. The Argonne is a combination of roasted turkey, Havarti, avocado, sprouts and tomatoes served as a sandwich or wrap. The NOLA Beans breakfast plate includes scrambled eggs, grits, biscuits and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

NONNA MIA 3125 Esplanade Ave., 9481717; www.nonnamia.net There’s plenty of outdoor seating on the patio and porch of this pizzeria and Italian eatery. The Divine Portobello appetizer is a combination of mushrooms, chicken and spinach in spicy red pepper sauce served with bread for dipping. The pizza Roma is topped with greens, prosciutto, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and

NONNA’S ITALIAN BAKERY & CAFE 2033 N. Hwy. 190, Suite F, Covington, (985) 893-1488; www.nonnaskingcakes.com Eclairs, cannoli, macaroons and donuts fill the pastry case, and the bakery prepares iced cinnamon king cakes year round. Lunch items include salads and panini. No reservations. Breakfast Tue.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ NOR-JOE IMPORT COMPANY 505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, 833-9240; www.norjoe.com Nor-Joe’s muffuletta boasts imported meats, cheeses and olive salad. A vegetarian version also is available. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ NOSH 219 Dauphine St., 5816674; www.nolanosh.com Sliders are the specialty at this cozy diner. In addition to beef patties, the slider list includes ground turkey, buffalo, seared fish, pulled pork, portobello mushroom and a BLT. A Cuban sandwich combines pulled pork, grilled ham, mustard and mayonnaise on pressed French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ THE NUTRITION COMPANY 4350 Hwy. 22, Suite H, Mandeville, (985) 7273482; www.vitalityjuice.com The Nutrition Company offers more than 100 varieties of low-calorie, no sugar added, frozen drinks such as smoothies made with berries or banana. Diners can choose from free range buffalo, ostrich or turkey burgers and get them topped with extras like avocado, sprouts, tomato, barbecue sauce, soy cheese and chipotle slaw. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ NUVOLARI’S 246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 6265619; www.nuvolaris.com Order seared scallops, Gulf shrimp or jumbo lump crabmeat over pasta with either marinara or sherry cream sauce. Creole-spiced beef tips are served with smoked

tomatoes, wild mushrooms, blue cheese, demi-glace and herb-roasted potatoes. All entrees come with soup or salad. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$

O’BRIEN’S GRILLE 2020A Belle Chasse Hwy., Terrytown, 391-7229; www.obriensgrille.com The Parmesan tomato bread pudding is made with French bread and savory custard and topped with fried crawfish tails and hot sauce hollandaise. The grilled redfish comes with baby green beans, black-eyed pea and smoked pork hash and tasso cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ O’HENRY’S FOOD & SPIRITS 634 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com Crawfish Monica pasta features sauteed crawfish tails tossed in penne pasta with cream sauce. Fresh ground hamburgers are grilledto-order and dressed with your choice of three custom toppings. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ OAK 8118 Oak St., 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Corn tortillas cradle Gulf shrimp, pickled vegetables, avocado and lime crema. The hanger steak bruschetta is topped with Point Reyes blue cheese and smoked red onion marmalade. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ OAK STREET CAFE 8140 Oak St., 866-8710; www.oakstreetcafe.com The breakfast club sandwich layers smoked bacon, Canadian-style ham, two eggs and American and Swiss cheeses. The baked Brie-stuffed French toast is topped with fresh blueberry and New England maple syrup coulis and served with two eggs and bacon, ham or sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ OLIVE BRANCH CAFE 1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 348-2008; 5145 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, 393-1107; American Can Company,

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NOLA RESTAURANT 534 St. Louis St., 5226652; www.emerils.com Chef Emeril Lagasse’s French Quarter restaurant combines rustic accents and refined touches. Maine lobster meat and celery root top a roasted beet salad with arugula, spiced walnuts and green onion-buttermilk dressing. Its rendition of shrimp and grits includes Gulf shrimp and smoked cheddar grits with grilled green onion, applewoodsmoked bacon, crimini mushrooms and red chiliAbita butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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BRATWURST JAMBALAYA Chuck’s award-winning recipe. Johnsonville Brats, soaked in beer & onions before grilling over charcoal, and added to a super-secret jambalaya recipe. Yum!

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3700 Orleans Ave., 302-1220; www.olivebranchcafe.com The shrimp balsamic salad features pan-seared shrimp, fresh buffalo mozzarella, caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes, basil and Roma tomatoes on spinach with balsamic reduction. The Southwestern burger features an 8-ounce black Angus patty topped with guacamole, jalapenos, bacon and Swiss and cheddar cheeses on a jalapenocheese roll. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

OLIVIER’S CREOLE RESTAURANT 204 Decatur St., 525-7734; www.olivierscreole.com Signature dishes include braised Creole rabbit served with sage-seasoned oyster dressing. Eggplant is lightly breaded, deep fried, topped with brandy sauce and served with andouille sausage and crawfish. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 8132 Hampson St., 3019061; www.one-sl.com Braised country ribs come with collard greens and a potato and white truffle croquette. Fresh mozzarella, arugula and golden beets are dressed with pecan vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ ORANGE COUCH 2339 Royal St., 267-7327; www.theorangecouchcoffee.com On Fridays, look for Vietnamese shrimp spring rolls at this coffeeshop. Japanese mochi ice cream encased in rice flour dough comes in lychee, chocolate coconut, pistachio, blueberry and green tea flavors. There also are locally baked pastries with vegan options. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ ORIGAMI 5130 Freret St., 899-6532 Nabeyaki udon is a soup brimming with thick noodles, chicken and vegetables. The long list of special rolls includes the Big Easy, which combines tuna, salmon, white fish, snow crab, asparagus and tempura flakes in soy paper with eel sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

THE ORIGINAL PIERRE MASPERO’S 440 Chartres St., 524-8990; www.pierremasperosrestaurant.com New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp in spicy sauce is served with coleslaw or Cajun french fries. Sandwiches include a cochon de lait po-boy and a pistolette stuffed with crawfish, crab and shrimp in cheese sauce. No reservations. Breakfast Fri.-Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ ORLEANS GRAPEVINE WINE BAR AND BISTRO 720 Orleans Ave., 5231930; www.orleansgrapevine.com Rack of lamb is served with brandy peppercorn demi-glace and truffled mashed potatoes. The Black Angus filet is served with either a sun-dried tomato demi-glace or Stilton sauce and garlic roasted fingerling potatoes. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ OSCAR’S RESTAURANT & BAR 2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-9540 The signature Oscalotta combines meats, cheeses and olive salad on French bread and is served hot. The half-pound burger comes with an overstuffed baked potato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and late-night Tue.Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $ P&G RESTAURANT 345 Baronne St., 525-9678 Baked chicken is a popular lunch special. Roast beef and shrimp po-boys, red beans and rice and gumbo round out the menu. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PJ’S COFFEE OF NEW ORLEANS Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com This locally founded coffeeshop chain offers a full range of coffee drinks and a variety of baked goods. Italian-style granitas are smooth frozen drinks and are available in mocha and caramel flavors. The Viennese blend combines colddrip coffee and a splash of Melipone vanilla. Some locations serve sandwiches. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

PALACE CAFE 605 Canal St., 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Crabmeat cheesecake is baked in a pecan crust and topped with sauteed wild mushrooms and Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is pan-roasted and served with Crystal beurre blanc, chive aioli, rissole potatoes and a vegetable. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE 1204 Decatur St., 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com The Palm Court offers Creole cuisine and live traditional jazz. Shrimp Ambrosia features sauteed shrimp in fennel and Pernod cream sauce over pasta. Crawfish Nantua features tail meat flamed in brandy cream and is served over rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ PARADISE CAFE 3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-4141; www.paradisecafeandgifts.com The club deluxe features seven-grain bread stacked with double portions of ham and turkey, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Chicken salad is served stuffed in an avocado. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN 538 Hagan Ave., 482-3047; www.parkwaypoboys.com Parkway offers classic po-boys and original ones like the surfand-turf, combining roast beef and fried shrimp. The Reuben features corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. Reservations for large parties accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $ PARRAN’S PO-BOYS 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-3416 Parran’s offers a long list of po-boys plus muffulettas, club sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, salads, fried seafood plates and CreoleItalian entrees. The prime rib po-boy is served au jus with horseradish on the side. A seafood muffuletta packs fried catfish, shrimp and oysters on seeded bread with house-made Cajun mayonnaise, lettuce and PAgE 74

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PARROT PETE’S 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-9780; www.parrotpetes.com The Pete’s plate comes with two eggs any style, sausage or bacon, grits or hash browns and white or wheat toast. The Best Banker is a toasted croissant sandwich with roasted turkey breast, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado and honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ PASCAL’S MANALE RESTAURANT 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877 Signature barbecue shrimp are served in tangy butter sauce with French bread for dipping. The combination pan roast features oysters, shrimp and crabmeat with a blend of seasonings and parsley baked in a casserole dish. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ PAT O’BRIEN’S COURTYARD RESTAURANT 624 Bourbon St., 5254823; www.patobriens.com Shrimp and grits features shrimp sauteed with peppers, garlic and red onions, deglazed with French brandy, simmered in espagnole sauce, and served over fried cheesy grit cakes. The Cajun shepherd’s pie features layers of beef debris with carrots, celery, garlic and onions topped with cheddar mashed potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PATIO RESTAURANT 5540 Crowder Blvd., 240-6744 The seafood baked potato is stuffed with crabmeat, shrimp, crawfish, green onions and cheese. The Southern-style pork chop is served with house-made gravy. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PATOIS 6078 Laurel St., 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Chef Aaron Burgau prepares pan-seared grouper with leek, fennel and oyster stew. Muscovy duck breast is served with cotechino sausage, duck confit, wild rice calas and chestnut honey reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch

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PATRICK’S BAR VIN 730 Bienville St., 200-3180; www.patricksbarvin.com Familiar as both a sommelier and maitre d’, Patrick Van Hoorebeek opened his wine bar in what is now the Hotel Mazarin. The focus is on wine and there’s a small selection of cheese and charcuterie plates and olives. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PEPPERONI’S CAFE 8123 Hampson St., 865-0336; www.pepperoniscafe.com The Nutella crepe is packed with fresh strawberries. The huevos rancheros features two fried eggs served over corn tortillas and topped with black beans, sour cream, Spanish guacamole and ranchero sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PERE ANTOINE 741 Royal St., 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com The barbecue shrimp features shell-on shrimp sauteed in olive oil, butter and local herbs served with hot French bread for dipping. Soups include oyster and artichoke soup and gumbo. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ PETITE CUPCAKES & EVENTS 2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 233-3020; www.petite-cupcakes.com Petite Cupcakes offers an array of original flavors. A chocolate-banana cake is topped with frosting, a drizzle of chocolate and a banana chip. The strawberry-Champagne cake is topped with strawberry Champagne buttercream icing . No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PETUNIA’S PLACE 2020 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, (985) 674-3436; www.petuniasplace.com Redfish Julia features a grilled fillet topped with creamy crawfish sauce over pasta in garlic butter. Eggplant Darin tops breaded eggplant slices with housemade artichoke dressing, fried oysters, and creamy shrimp sauce and served with garlic-buttered pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Tue., dinner Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

PHIL’S GRILL 1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 305-1705; 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com The Zapp-alaya Basin burger features a Zapp’s potato chips-crusted chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, house-made jalapeno aioli, tomato, a pickle and red onion on a jalapeno bun. Burgers can be customized with choices from 18 sauces, 19 toppings and seven cheeses. Delivery available Mon.-Fri. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PHO HOA RESTAURANT 1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 302-2094 Traditional pho can be topped with a choice of rare steak, well-done flank steak, brisket, tenderloin, chicken, shrimp or tripe. Char-grilled pork tops a vermicelli bowl filled with lettuce, cucumbers, cilantro, bean sprouts and crispy egg rolls. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PHO ORCHID 3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 457-4188; www.phoorchid.com The namesake Orchid pho is beef noodle soup containing eye-round steak, brisket, tenderloin, tripe and a meatball. Spring rolls can be filled with grilled pork, chicken, shrimp or tofu. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PHO NOLA 3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com The crispy bird’s nest features stir-fried beef, chicken, shrimp and vegetables atop a nest of egg noodles. NOLA rolls are fried egg rolls stuffed inside rice paper spring rolls with vermicelli, pickled carrots and cilantro. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PHO TAU BAY 113 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 368-9846 A West Bank institution since 1981, this family-owned Vietnamese restaurant combines panfried noodles and beef with vegetables and pineapple in the pho ap chao. Madefrom-scratch PTB wonton soup comes with pork-andshrimp wontons. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. and PAgE 76

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PHOENICIA RESTAURANT 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-9950 Order chicken shawarma on a platter or sandwich. The kafta shish kebab platter comes with hummus, rice and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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PICCADILLY Citywide; www.piccadilly.com Piccadilly cafeterias offer an extensive array of Southern and American favorites from fried chicken, crawfish etouffee and blackened shrimp with fettuccine Alfredo to spaghetti and meatballs. There also are salads, pasta dishes, sides like mac and cheese and fried okra, and desserts like apple or peach cobbler. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

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RALPH’S ON THE PARK 900 City Park Ave., 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com Ralph’s boasts expansive views of City Park’s live oaks and a creative menu. “Disgruntled” shrimp are tempura-fried and served with teriyaki and spicy chili creme fraiche. A trio of lamb preparations is served with white beans and kale. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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PIZZA FLORENCE 4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net The smoked turkey salad includes turkey, bacon bits, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, corn and mozzarella cheese over lettuce with honey-mustard dressing. The eggplant wrap is filled with garlic sauce, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, feta and mozzarella. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PIE PIZZA & PASTAS 814 S. Peters St., 528-2743; 4300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-5566; www.piepizzaandpastas.com The Roma pizza features garlic butter, fresh buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, Italian seasonings and roasted garlic. Crawfish cakes are a popular appetizer. No reservations. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch and dinner daily. South Peters Street: lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PIZZA MAN OF COVINGTON 1248 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 892-9874 The Wow pizza features a hand-tossed, olive oilbrushed crust topped with artichoke hearts, crab, garlic and Romano cheese, and asparagus and eggplant are optional additions. The Pizza Palace is loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions and housemade meatballs. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

PINKBERRY 300 Canal St., phone n.a.; 5601 Magazine St., 8994260; www.pinkberry.com Pinkberry serves its signature tart yogurt with a variety of toppings. Top the new peach flavor with blood orange pieces and a crisp waffle cookie. Lychee is a popular spring flavor. No reservations. Canal Street: Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Magazine Street: lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

PIZZA NOLA 141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite A, 872-0731; www.pizzanola.com The roasted veggie pizza combines roasted eggplant, portobello mushrooms, marinated red peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese and roasted red peppers over garlic-infused olive oil sauce. Both meat and vegetarian lasagnas are made with the house-made red sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PITA PIT 5800 Magazine St., 8994141; www.pitapitnola.com The spicy black bean veggie burger is topped with grilled onions and additional options include spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, banana peppers, avocado and anchochili sauce. The Uptown club comes with turkey, bacon and avocado and additional options of spinach, tomatoes, green peppers, Swiss cheese and honey Dijon. Delivery available. No res-

Festival platter includes fried crawfish tails, crawfish balls and crawfish bisque and etouffee. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

PIZZICARE 3001 Tulane Ave., 301-4823; www.pizzicare.com The crew behind Mid-City’s Crescent Pie & Sausage Co. opened this New York-style pizzeria and it serves salads, calzones and strombolis. The NOLA Green Roots pie is topped with vegetables from the community garden next door as well as pesto, fresh mozzarella and tarragon oil. The crescent sausage pie is topped with andouille,

chaurice and Italian sausage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PORT OF CALL 838 Esplanade Ave., 523-0120; www.portofcallnola.com Port of Call is known for burgers featuring thick half-pound patties served with a baked potato topped with sour cream, cheese and bacon bits. For a side item, order mushrooms sauteed with wine and garlic. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ THE PRALINE CONNECTION 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com The Praline Connection specializes in Creole soul food and is known for its red beans and rice and fried chicken. Home-style meatloaf is topped with brown gravy and served with two side items. Three nights a week, a late-night “breakfast” menu offers items such as grillades and grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$ PRAVDA 1113 Decatur St., 581-1112; www.pravdaofnola.com This lounge has a vast selection of vodkas and absinthes

and serves zakuski, which is Russian for “small bites.” The deep fried pierogie is filled with crawfish, cream cheese and green onion. The Pravda spring roll is stuffed with shredded potato, bacon, scallions and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$

PUCCINO’S COFFEEHOUSE Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 17th Street at Severn Avenue, Metairie, 835-3151; 5200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-9970; www.lovepuccinos.com The coffeehouse serves a selection of Italian coffee drinks. The eggs Puccino sandwich includes egg, ham and cheese on an English muffin. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PUPUSERIA DIVINO CORAZON 2300 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 368-5724 Salvadoran pupusas feature a choice of pork, beans, cheese or a combination stuffed inside corn tortillas. The large sweet corn tamales are served with creme fraiche. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PURE YOGURT CULTURE 8108 Hampson St., 864-

8108; www.pureyocult.com Original Pure Tart is a custom blend of nonfat, all-natural, kosher-certified yogurt that tastes like Creole cream cheese. The Who Dat mystery flavor is a custom blend with freshly ground taro root. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PYRAMIDS CAFE 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602 Pyramids Cafe serves Middle Eastern favorites like falafel, hummus and gyro pita sandwiches. Chicken tikka is a marinated and grilled skinless half-chicken. Lamb is sauteed with olive oil and spices and served with hummus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ R & O’S RESTAURANT 216 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie, 831-1248 The meatball pizza is made with house-made dough, red sauce and meatballs. The muffuletta is filled with ham, salami, Swiss cheese, mozzarella and olive salad and is served warm on toasted bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $$ RALPH & KACOO’S 519 Toulouse St., 522-5226; www.ralphandkacoos.com The mahi mahi Bourbon Street is a grilled fillet topped with sauteed shrimp and hollandaise. The Crawfish

RAMBLA 217 Camp St., 587-7720; www.ramblanola.com Barcelona, Spain’s Rambla district inspires this tapas restaurant. Bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with blue cheese and almonds and topped with sherry gastrique. Beef tenderloin tartare is served with a quail egg and toasted, truffled brioche. Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ RED EYE GRILL 852 S. Peters St., 5939393; www.redeyegrill.net The grilled tuna steak sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomato and onion and served with Cajun fries. The cheeseburger features a patty dressed with cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce and is served with Cajun fries or onion rings. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner and late-night Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ RED FISH GRILL 115 Bourbon St., 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Hickory-grilled redfish is served skin-on, topped with sauteed Louisiana jumbo crabmeat, lemon-butter and tasso-and-wild mushroom Pontalba potatoes. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ RED GRAVY 125 Camp St., 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com The Bruschetta plate is comprised of toasted crostini topped with signature meatballs and mozzarella. The Tuscany wrap combines grilled eggplant with roasted PAGE 78

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THE RED MAPLE 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, 3670935; www.theredmaple.com Redfish Pontchartrain is a panseared fillet topped with lump crabmeat and mushroom-sherry cream served with potatoes and a vegetable. Fried mirliton comes with shrimp, andouille, lump crabmeat and fried oysters in bordelaise sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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THE RED PALACE 1025 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 366-7071 Fried soft-shell crabs are served with crawfish tails in spicy sauce. Shanghai chicken features a sesame-coated fried chicken breast served with spicy tung cho, a soy-based sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

REDEMPTION 3835 Iberville St., 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com Chef Greg Piccolo’s menu includes dishes such as the crispy avocado cup filled with Louisiana crawfish remoulade. Roasted duck breast is served with red onion and yam hash, andouille, sauteed spinach and grilled Kadota fig jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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REFUEL COFFEE AND NOSH 8124 Hampson St., 872-0187; www.refuelcafe.com Breakfast burritos feature tomato or spinach tortillas filled with three eggs, cheese, potatoes and a choice of applewoodsmoked bacon, grilled ham or andouille and come with grits or vegan black beans. The spring sandwich combines turkey, Swiss cheese, spinach, tomatoes, avocados, sprouts and Creole mustard on seven-grain bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

REGINELLI’S PIZZERIA Citywide; www.reginellis.com Reginelli’s serves gourmet pies as well as calzones, sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. The saltimbocca pizza features prosciutto, marinated chicken breast and garlic-herb sauce. The Parthenon pie is loaded with feta, artichokes, Roma tomatoes and mushrooms. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ RESTAURANT AUGUST 301 Tchoupitoulas St., 299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com Chef John Besh’s flagship restaurant provides an elegant setting for his contemporary Louisiana cooking. Signature house-made gnocchi are tossed with blue crab and Perigord truffles. The breaded trout Pontchartrain is served with wild mushrooms, jumbo lump crabmeat and hollandaise. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ RESTAURANT CYPRESS 4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Rabbit sauce piquant, featuring spicy tomato broth and andouille rice pilaf, is a house specialty. Sauteed veal is served with portobello-crabmeat stuffing, asparagus and sherry beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ RESTAURANT DES FAMILLES 7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, 689-7834; www.restaurantdesfamilles.com Broiled Barataria stuffed crab features crab shells filled with seasoned crabmeat dressing. Pasta Lafitte combines shrimp and crabmeat in cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ RIB ROOM 621 St. Louis St., 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com At the Rib Room, prime rib au jus anchors the menu. Beef is seasoned with sea salt and herb roasted, and an 11-ounce cut is served with salad and baked potato. Diver scallops are served atop shrimp risotto. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ RICCOBONO’S PANOLA STREET CAFE 7801 Panola St., 314-1810 Huevos rancheros is a plate of eggs, corn tortillas, black beans, salsa, cheddar and guacamole. The eggs Benedict can be reworked with crab cakes instead of English muffins or served

Pontchartrain-style with crawfish. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, 455-2266; www.riccobonos.com The oysters Riccobono features baked oysters topped with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, breadcrumbs and cheese. Veal Parmesan is a popular dish. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE RIDGE BISTRO 1827 Hickory Ave., 305-4195; www.ridgebistro.com Ridge Bistro serves salads, deli sandwiches, wraps and some entrees. Breaded eggplant spears are stuffed with shrimp and eggplant and served with Diablo sauce. Shrimp and grits feature Gulf shrimp, andouille and roasted corn over creamy Creole grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ RIOMAR 800 S. Peters St., 525-3474; www.riomarseafood.com Chef Adolfo Garcia’s restaurant focuses on seafood in Spanish and Latin American dishes, including a variety of ceviches. The zarzuela de mariscos is a seafood stew in saffron broth. Gulf fish escabeche is served in a cool relish of onions, peppers, olives and capers. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ RISTORANTE DA PIERO 401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-8585; www.ristorantedapiero.net The grilliata mista combines grilled lamb, pork, pancetta, and sausage basted with rosemary garlic oil, grilled eggplant, baked potatoes and tomatoes. House-made pasta anchors dishes such as the strozzapreti alla cervese served with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, pepper-garlic olive oil and fried eggplant in light tomato sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ RISTORANTE DEL PORTO 501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 875-1006; www.delportoristorante.com The antipasto comes with cured meats, cheeses, seasonal fruit, grilled vegetables, olives and garlic crostini. The oven-roasted local chicken breast and stuffed chicken leg are served with baby spinach and natural jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

RISTORANTE FILIPPO 1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 835-4008 Speckled trout is topped with lump crabmeat and served with linguine and a vegetable medley. Pan-sauteed veal is served either Marsala or piccata style. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ RIVERSHACK TAVERN 3449 River Road, Jefferson, 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com Lunch specials include turtle soup and osso buco, and the burgers are popular with the tavern’s late-night crowd. Other specials include shrimp and grits and Mondays bring red beans and rice. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $ ROCK ’N’ BOWL 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 8611700; www.rockandbowl.com The menu at Rock ’N’ Bowl features burgers and hot dogs from Louisiana’s Straight Stick Ranch Burger Co. One burger option is the Rock ’N’ Bowl barbecue burger topped with house-made sauce, bacon, cheese and onion rings. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ ROCK-N-SAKE OF NEW ORLEANS 823 Fulton St., 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com Shrimp- and cream cheesefilled wontons are served crisp with shrimp and garlic sauce. The PB&J roll is peanut butter rolled in rice and soy paper, flash fried with a panko crust and served with honey-infused grape jelly. The rainbow seafood salad combines tuna, yellowtail and fresh salmon with cucumbers, avocado, smelt roe, crabstick, asparagus and green onions in house-made ponzu sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ ROCKY’S GOURMET PIZZA 3222 Magazine St., 891-5152 Rocky’s offers many original gourmet pies as well as salads, pastas, sandwiches and panini. The seafood au gratin pizza consists of crawfish and shrimp over a white garlic sauce. The French Market pizza is a vegetarian pizza topped with mushrooms, roasted red peppers, onions and broccoli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ ROLY POLY One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 121, 561-9800; 816 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 892-2462; 3020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 872-0957; 5409 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-

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ROMAN PIZZA 7329 Cohn St., 866-1166 The spinach pizza is a garlic butter-brushed crust topped with mozzarella, feta, spinach and vegetables. The barbecue chicken sandwich is stuffed with oven-roasted chicken breast, provolone cheese, tomatoes and barbecue sauce. Delivery

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ROOT 200 Julia St., 252-9480; www.rootnola.com The inventive menu at Root includes chorizo-dusted, Cohiba-smoked scallops served on a bed of caramelized cauliflower and fennel choucroute. The menage a foie appetizer rounds up foie gras preparations such as foie gras mousse rolled in Pop Rocks and foie gras cotton candy. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ ROTOLO’S PIZZERIA Citywide; www.rotolos.com The parma rosa pasta features blackened shrimp, Italian sausage and penne pasta tossed in creamy tomato sauce. The barbecue chicken pizza features

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ROUX ON ORLEANS Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com New Orleans “lost bread” is served with sugar cane syrup and Chisesi ham, applewood-smoked bacon or link sausage. Bayou shrimp pasta is linguine tossed with roasted corn, green onion, tomato farandole and Gulf shrimp. Pan-seared redfish is served with Creole sauce, jambalaya and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ ROYAL BLEND COFFEE & TEA HOUSE 204 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-7779; 621 Royal St., 523-2716; www.royalblendcoffee.com The Executive Club sandwich stacks turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce and tomato with honey mustard dressing. Eggs Benedict feature poached eggs and Canadian bacon on English muffins drizzled with hollandaise and served with hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

RUE 127 127 N. Carrollton Ave., 483-1571; www.rue127.com For an appetizer, try gumbo featuring duck confit, roasted chicken, andouille and served with horseradish potato salad. The citrus-glazed duck breast is garnished with caramelized fennel, potato puree, orange supremes and Louisiana citrus jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ RUE DE LA COURSE 1140 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-4343 The coffeeshop serves an array of specialty cof-

THE RUM HOUSE 3128 Magazine St., 941-7560; www.rumhousenola.com The Caribbean-themed restaurant offers a variety of tacos and Latin-inspired dishes. Four spicy tuna ceviche tacos are served in flaky flour tortillas with mango, onion, peppers and citrus juices. The jerk fish features black drum grilled skin on with house-made garlic-jerklime butter and served with coconut mango rice and smothered greens. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ RUSSELL’S MARINA GRILL 8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., 282-9999; www.russellsmarinagrill.net The onion mum appetizer is a large onion cut and fried to resemble a flower in bloom. For breakfast, eggs Pontchartrain features poached eggs atop an English muffin with fried green tomatoes, bacon and hollandaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ THE RUSTY PELICAN 500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985)778-0364; www.sippinstation.com Rusty Pelican serves burgers, baskets of fried seafood, salads, po-boys and more. Lump crab cakes are panko-coated and fried. The Pontchartrain pickle burger is topped with cheddar cheese and fried pickles. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., 587-7099; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com The arugula, Mandarin and crispy prosciutto salad is served with shaved Parmesan cheese and a sweet bacon vinaigrette. The 6-ounce filet is topped with jumbo shrimp. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: lunch and dinner daily. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

SAFFRON NOLA 505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, 363-2174; www.saffronnola.com The extension of a catering business, Saffron is open on Friday night only. Its innovative approach to Indian cuisine sometimes features reinvented local dishes, such as barbecue shrimp with a tamarind tang served over crab cakes made with lentil batter. Traditional Indian dishes include chicken tikka, curries and goat marinated in yogurt. Reservations recommended. Dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$ ST. CHARLES TAVERN 1433 St. Charles Ave., 523-9823; www.stcharlestavern.com The pork boudin sausage po-boy gets a kick from Cajun spices and is served with fries. The chicken-fried steak comes with baked potatoes. For dessert try white chocolate bread pudding with rum sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $ ST. COFFEE 2709 St. Claude Ave., 872-9798 This coffeeshop has a cool interior of repurposed woodwork, strong brew and food from a host of downtown suppliers, including pastries from Shake Sugary, donuts from Alois J. Binder Bakery and empanadas from the Empanada Intifada food truck. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Cash only. $ ST. JAMES CHEESE COMPANY 5004 Prytania St., 8994737; www.stjamescheese. com This gourmet cheese monger offers more than 100 varieties of cheese from around the globe. The Korean-inspired Kim Jong Mmmm sandwich features pork shoulder, kimchi, Sriracha mayonnaise and cilantro on a baguette. The La Provencal includes Portuguese sardines, celery, olive tapenade, mesclun greens and pickled shallot on a baguette. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ STE. MARIE 930 Poydras St., Suite 101, 304-6988; www.stemarienola.com This modern bistro offers French-inspired fare and a long list of Champagnes. Handmade gnocchi are served with pancetta, PAGE 83

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SAKE CAFE UPTOWN 2830 Magazine St., 894-0033; www.sakecafeuptown.us The tuna cake features sushi rice, snow crab and chopped tuna with ginger dressing. The rice paper roll includes fresh salmon, tuna, cucumber, avocado, lettuce, smelt roe and crabstick in rice paper and is topped with three sauces. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ SAL & JUDY’S RESTAURANT 27491 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 882-9443; www.salandjudysrestaurant.com Seafood cannelloni features house-made pasta topped with crawfish and crabmeat cream sauce. Veal panne is served with house-made pasta in Mr. Sal’s tomato gravy. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SALT ’N’ PEPPER 400 Iberville St., 561-6070 Pakistani and Indian fare are featured here and there are several vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. The samosas are served with chickpeas, salad and raita. Pepperoni, sausage and cheese pizzas are available by the slice or whole pie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ SALTWATER GRILL 710 S. Carrollton Ave., 324-6640; www.saltwatergrillnola.com The Louisiana crab cake Napoleon features lump crab cakes layered with grilled eggplant rounds and drizzled with light cream sauce. Pasta Adeline

ed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

SALU 3226 Magazine St., 371-5809; www.salurestaurant.com Lobster macaroni features Gruyere cheese and tempura-fried green onions. The pork Wellington is wrapped in phyllo dough and served with wilted spinach and Burgundy-peppercorn cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SANDRO’S TRATTORIA 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com Sandro’s serves a large menu of Italian dishes including seafood, steaks, pasta and salads. Pork osso buco is cooked in a cacciatori (a broth of vegetables and mushrooms) and served over angel hair pasta. Shrimp confit features sauteed shrimp, peppers and onions tossed in cream sauce and served over fried eggplant with sauteed spinach and fettuccine. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SALVO’S SEAFOOD 7742 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 393-7303; www.salvosseafood.com Grilled tuna comes with sauteed potatoes and corn on the cob. The butterfly shrimp plate features a dozen jumbo shrimp and potatoes. The restaurant also offers po-boys and boiled seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ SAMMY’S FOOD SERVICE & DELI 3000 Elysian Fields Ave., 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com The Ray Ray po-boy is a combination of fried chicken breast, Chisesi ham and Swiss cheese. Housemade, garlic-stuffed roast beef goes on po-boys, and there are salads and fried seafood. A kid’s menu is available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ SAMMY’S PO-BOYS AND CATERING 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-0916; www.sammyspoboys.com Roast beef debris fills a poboy dripping with gravy. The Greek feta salad features romaine lettuce, feta, candied walnuts, kalamata olives and purple onion tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SAMMY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 627 Bourbon St., 525-8442; www.sammysseafoodrestaurant.com Sammy’s serves local seafood in Cajun and Creole dishes, as well as offering Maine lobster and steaks. Blackened redfish is topped with crawfish cream sauce and served with garlic-roast-

SANTA FE 3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077; www.santafenola.com Chicken Maximillian is a roulade of roasted Anaheim pepper, cheese and chorizo that is flash-fried and served with black beans and rice. Chile rellenos are battered and fried and served with poblano sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ SANTA FE TAPAS 1327 St. Charles Ave., 304-9915; www.santafetapas.com One tapas option features caramelized diver scallops served with mango and green tomato pico de gallo. Paella Valenciana, prepared for two people, is a traditional seafood paella from Valencia, Spain. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$ SARA’S RESTAURANT 724 Dublin St., 861-0565; www.sarasrestaurant.com Lamb Oxford features a leg of lamb braised in korma sauce served with basmati cumin rice. The sesamecrusted salmon consists of pan-seared Atlantic salmon with wasabi beurre blanc and jasmine rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

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SATSUMA CAFE 3218 Dauphine St., 304-5962; www.satsumacafe.com The green breakfast sandwich stacks eggs, arugula, tomato, avocado and Swiss cheese on a bagel, croissant or toast. For dinner, roasted chicken breast comes with goat cheese potato cakes and poblano pepper with herb butter. Fresh-squeezed juices and exotic limeades and lemonades are available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$ SAUCY’S BBQ GRILL 3244 Severn Ave., Metairie, 322-2544; www.saucysbbqgrill.com Saucy’s serves slowsmoked St. Louis-style pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled chicken. Other dishes feature barbecue styles from Memphis and the Carolinas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ THE SAZERAC RESTAURANT Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 648-1200; www.therooseveltneworleans.com The crisp sweetbreads and waffles tasting plate includes a quail egg, Smithfield ham and maple demi-glace. Shrimp and foie gras dumplings are served with braised greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ SEITHER’S SEAFOOD 279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 738-1116 Appetizers include fried green tomatoes topped with shrimp remoulade. The Asian seared tuna is thinly sliced and topped with sesame seeds, Asian herbs and spices. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$ SEKISUI SAMURAI 239 Decatur St., 525-9595; www.sekisuiusa.com The Vegetarian’s Choice features fried tofu and teri-

yaki sauce on top of sauteed zucchini, yellow squash and carrots. The seaweed udon is a bowl of noodles in fish-based broth sprinkled with dried seaweed. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SEMOLINA Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-7930; www.semolina.com Shrimp Roban combines sauteed shrimp and spicy sauce over shell pasta. Chicken Parmesan features two Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts sandwiched around provolone cheese, served over linguine in Alfredo sauce and topped with marinara. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SERIO’S PO-BOYS & DELI 133 St. Charles Ave., 523-2668 LSU colors and paraphernalia adorn this CBD eatery. The Big Mitch features grilled ham and Swiss cheese with grilled onions on crusty French bread. Popular sandwiches include the muffuletta and the roast beef po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ SERRANOS SALSA COMPANY Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-2354; www.serranossalsacompany.com Serranos serves Mexican and Latin favorites and has a specialty margarita menu. Fajita platters offer a choice of chicken, shrimp, beef or portobello mushroom and several different combinations of peppers, cheeses and toppings. Brazilian fried calamari takes the traditional appetizer and adds cilantro, Serrano peppers and garlic. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ SEYMOUR’S RESTAURANT 2216 Hickory Ave., River Ridge, 737-3148 Crab cakes are served with crabmeat cream sauce over fettuccine. The Chill Down plate includes shrimp salad, shrimp cocktail, shrimp remoulade and potato salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ SHAKE SUGARY 3600 St. Claude Ave., 355-9345; www.shake-

sugary.com On weekends, this bakery has regulars lining up for fresh cinnamon rolls, muffins, house-made soups and coffee from a local roaster. There’s also focaccia, quiche and bacon-andsweet potato biscuits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

SHAMROCK 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 301-0938; www.shamrockparty.com Shamrock bills itself as the biggest neighborhood bar in town, and its cavernous space holds plenty of pool tables and games. For the hungry, the 12-ounce ribeye comes with salad and a choice of side. The halfpound Turbo burger comes with fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ SHANE’S RIB SHACK 1855 Barataria Blvd., Suite E, Marrero, 341-2226; www.shanesribshack.com The half-rack of ribs is served with a choice of two sides including mac and cheese, coleslaw, fried okra and collard greens. White meat chicken tenders are available grilled or fried. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ SHIMMY SHACK 1855 Dock St., Harahan, 729-4442; www.theshimmyshack.net Crisp-fried Louisiana oysters and Brie are served atop wilted spinach with applewood-smoked bacon bites. Flats are pita bread sandwiches with a variety of fillings, like the Philly round steak flat dressed with mozzarella and sauteed onions and peppers. Burgers and po-boys also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND STEAKHOUSE 2325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-7477; www.shogunneworleans.com The lobster roll features lobster, smelt roe and avocado in soy paper topped with sweet sauce. The lunchtime bento box includes shrimp tempura, sashimi, a snow crab roll, buckwheat noodle soup and a choice of chicken or beef teriyaki. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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We’re Cookin’... SHORT STOP PO-BOYS 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboys.com A popular po-boy features roast beef cooked in-house with garlic, onions and Worcestershire sauce. The oyster po-boy is packed with oysters lightly breaded with corn flour and breadcrumbs. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., 586-7211; www.shulas.com Hall of Fame coach Don Shula’s restaurant is a throwback steakhouse focusing on big cuts of beef and martinis. Barbecue shrimp come wrapped in bacon, stuffed with fresh basil and are cooked in horseradish barbecue sauce. Filet Oscar is a petit filet mignon with lump crabmeat, asparagus and hollandaise served with potatos. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ SIBERIA 2227 St. Claude Ave., 265-8855 This rock club has a kitchen offering Slavic soul food, including pierogies, blini and more.No reservations. Dinner and late-night Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $

SIDELINES BAR & GRILL 1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-4002 The Porky Pig features pulled pork in barbecue sauce topped with coleslaw and is served on a brioche bun with a side of fries. Sliders are topped with caramelized onions, Creole mayo, shredded cheddar cheese and pickles. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SLICE 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com Slice is known for thin crusts made from 100 percent wheat flour. Shrimp Portofino is a pasta dish with garlic cream sauce, shrimp and broccoli. The barbecue shrimp po-boy features sauce made with Abita Amber. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ SLIM GOODIES DINER 3322 Magazine St., 891-3447 The Jewish Coonass features two potato latkes topped with grilled spinach, crawfish etouffee and eggs. The Greek omelet combines spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, olives and feta cheese in a four-egg omelet and comes with toast or a biscuit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $ SMILIE’S RESTAURANT 5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 733-3000; www.smiliesrestaurant.com Stuffed eggplant “Courtenay” is filled with crabmeat and shrimp and topped with creamy lump crabmeat sauce. Louisiana crab cakes are topped with crawfish Lafitte sauce and served with potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $ SMITTY’S SEAFOOD 2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-1647 This seafood market serves platters of hot boiled or fried seafood with pasta. The seafood boat is brimming with fried shrimp, fish, oysters and soft-shell crab. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO 626 Frenchmen St., 9490696; www.snugjazz.com The restaurant attached to

the jazz club offers a menu of steaks, seafood, burgers and sandwiches. The fish Marigny is a fried drum fillet topped with Gulf shrimp and Creole cream sauce. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp features shrimp sauteed in their shells in a spicy sauce of butter, garlic, rosemary and cayenne pepper. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SOMETHIN’ ELSE CAFE 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethinelsecafe.com Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. Boiled crawfish are served with a special sauce. Fried crawfish fill a po-boy dressed with lettuce, tomato and special sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ SOUND CAFE 2700 Chartres St., 947-4477 The Brie sandwich features thick slabs of Brie on focaccia bread from Laurel Street Bakery. The hummus and vegetable sandwich on focaccia is served with Zapp’s potato chips or fruit. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $ SOUTH SEAS ASIAN CUISINE 1714 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 646-6085 Shrimp lo mein is a mixture of stir-fried shrimp, noodles and vegetables. The Spartan roll bundles shrimp tempura, cream cheese, snow crab, tuna and avocado and is topped with eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SPECIALTY ITALIAN BISTRO 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Shrimp scampi features jumbo Gulf shrimp over linguine with a light scampi sauce. The fried catfish and shrimp combo platter is served with seasoned waffle fries. Both entrees come with salad and garlic cheese bread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SPITALE’S DELI 2408 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 837-9912; PAGE 87

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SID-MAR’S RESTAURANT & BAR 3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, 831-9541; www.sidmarsrestaurant.com Sid-Mar’s serves a wide array of fried and grilled seafood in po-boys and on platters. Seafood gumbo brims with crabmeat. The Fisherman’s platter features oysters, shrimp, catfish and two different crab preparations. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SINGHA THAI CAFE 413 Carondelet St., 581-2205 Head to Singha for staples like pad Thai, a spicy mix of pan-fried noodles, chicken, shrimp, eggs and onions. Ginger fish is a tilapia fillet served with steamed vegetables and ginger sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

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www.spitalesdeli.com Spitale’s heart healthy menu features grilled shrimp, chicken and tuna. The stuffed tomato is filled with olives, pickles, red onion and chicken or tuna salad. Grilled onions, brown gravy and provolone cheese top the “dirty” turkey sandwich. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

SPUDLY’S SUPER SPUDS 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250; www.spudlys.com Spudly’s menu includes soups, salads, po-boys filled with seafood, and baked potatoes topped with a wide array of meats, cheeses, vegetables and sauces. The chicken delight features fried chicken breasts topped with mozzarella and chives or barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ SQUEAL BAR-B-Q 8400 Oak St., 302-7370; www.squeal-nola.com The St. Louis ribs are dry rubbed and hickory smoked for more than eight hours before being glazed with Squeal’s signature barbecue sauce. The Squeal pie features layers of pulled pork, corn maque choux and andouille mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STAR STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE 237 Decatur St., 525-6151; www.starsteak.com Cajun seasonings accent the surf-and-turf options at this restaurant. The Cajun filet mignon is an 8-ounce filet stuffed with crabmeat, lobster, shrimp and crawfish tails and topped with red wine mushroom sauce. A whole Maine lobster is served with drawn butter

THE STEAK KNIFE RESTAURANT & BAR 888 Harrison Ave., 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com Start a meal at this traditional steakhouse with crabmeat au gratin, featuring Louisiana lump crab baked in cheese sauce. The steak selection ranges from a 6-ounce filet mignon to a 24-ounce porterhouse. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ Toulouse Street Wharf, 586-8777; www.steamboatnatchez.com The Natchez serves Creole cuisine while cruising the Mississippi River. At dinner, the Paddlewheel pork loin is served with Creole mustard sauce or spiced Caribbean butter sweetened with Steen’s cane syrup. Bread pudding is topped with candied pecans and bourbon sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ STEIN’S MARKET & DELI 2207 Magazine St., 5270771; www.steinsdeli.net The South Philly pork sandwich is Italianseasoned, slow roasted pork with sauteed rapini and aged provolone on house-made ciabatta. The Rachel sandwich layers hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and house-made Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $ STELLA! 1032 Chartres St., 587-0091; www.restaurantstella.com Chef Scott Boswell combines exotic ingredients with a refined and whimsical touch. White cheddar popcorn forms a crust for Louisiana black drum with crawfish, local sweet corn macque choux and wilted greens with sour cream and onion butter. Pan-seared scallops and shrimp are served with truffled andouille and caviar butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

STEP BROTHERS BAR & GRILL 4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 889-9856; www.stepsbarandgrill.com The Step Ultimate burger tops a beef patty with cheddar, bacon, fried onion rings and barbecue sauce. The Timmy burger features a beef patty, hot sausage, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and secret sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ STEVE’S DINER Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 210, 522-8198; www.stevesdiner.com The cobb salad wrap consists of smoked turkey, bacon, tomato, avocado, chopped greens and blue cheese dressing wrapped in a spinach tortilla and served with a side. The hamburger po-boy is made with a handmade patty and served dressed on French bread with a side item. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $ STILL PERKIN’ The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 899-0335; www.stillperkinneworleans.com The Greek wrap is filled with grilled chicken, hummus, baby spinach, black olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. The Caesar wrap contains grilled chicken breast, julienne carrots and lettuce with Thai peanut vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ STINGRAY’S RESTAURANT & GRILL 1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 443-4040 Stingray’s seafood options include pecan-crusted catfish served with bread, crabmeat au gratin and two sides. Deep-fried stuffed crabs are served on a platter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE STORE 814 Gravier St., 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com The cafe has a taco bar with 30 different items including chorizo, blackened shrimp, Cuban pounded chicken, pulled pork, coleslaw, radishes and hearts of palm. Burgers feature Nebraska Angus beef patties and are served with hand-cut fries. No reservations. Lunch

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STANLEY 547 St. Ann St., 587-0093; www.stanleyrestaurant.com Chef Scott Boswell adds gourmet twists to classic diner fare and ice cream sundaes. The Breaux Bridge Benedict features two toasted French bread rounds topped with boudin from Breaux Bridge, cheese, poached eggs and hollandaise. A trio of sliders includes chicken club, oyster po-boy and barbecue beef po-boy. No reservations. Brunch, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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STORYVILLE RESTAURANT 808 Iberville St., 565-5520 Alligator bites are lightly breaded, deep fried and served with two sauces. The soft-shell crab po-boy features a deep-fried crab on crusty French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ STREETCAR CAFE 110 Carondelet St., 523-6614 The Shoot ’Em omelet is a three-egg omelet stuffed with alligator meat, sauteed onions and bell peppers. Local favorites include shrimp and grits and shrimp Creole. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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SUCRE 3025 Magazine St., 520-8311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com Sucre offers gelato, pastries and assorted sweets. Salted caramel macaroons are part of the New Orleans macaroon collection, which includes flavors like Southern pecan, cafe au lait and bananas Foster. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

SUGAR HOUSE Embassy Suites, 315 Julia St., 525-1993; www.embassyneworleans.com Sugar House serves Cajun and Creole favorites. Popular dishes include creamy corn and crab bisque, gumbo and crawfish etouffee. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SUGAR PARK 3054 St. Claude Ave., 942-2047; www.sugarparknola.com New York-style pizzas include the All Up In There pie topped with ham, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. The pommes frites are crispy wedge-cut fries with a choice of garlic mayo, curry mayo, chipotle ranch or vegan brown gravy for dipping. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $ SUIS GENERIS 3219 Burgundy St., 3097850; www.suisgeneris.com This spare but stylish cafe offers a small and constantly changing menu. Appetizer

artisan cheese, pickled farmer’s egg, country ham and house-made mustard. The pan-fried pork shoulder features Coosa Valley Milling grits, braised greens and mustard jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Vicki patania and Monique Bagnetto dish up boiled shrimp at The Galley Seafood ReSTauRanT. choices might include jerk chicken wings over Asian slaw. Seared scallops come over a root vegetable puree with white wine-lemon-butter and poblano-corn chutney. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Cash only. $$

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 1201 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 368-2100; 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-7788; www.tgifridays.com Friday’s eclectic menu includes seafood, pasta, steaks, ribs, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Cajun shrimp and chicken pasta features chicken and shrimp sauteed in Cajun butter and served over fettuccine in Alfredo sauce. Appetizers include everything from loaded potato skins and Buffalo wings to green bean fries and Tuscan spinach dip. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SUKHO THAI 1913 Royal St., 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., 373-6471; www.sukhothainola.com Crisp duck is served in basil sauce with stir-fried vegetables and rice. Snapper is steamed with lemon grass and served in lime-chiligarlic sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ SUNSHINE CAFE 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 100, Metairie, 834-6040; www.sunshinecafenola.com The Southwestern chicken wrap fills a sun-dried tomato tortilla with chicken, black beans, corn, lettuce, tomato and Southwestern ranch dressing. The Sunshine salad features field greens tossed with mandarin orange, toasted pecans, dried cherries, red onion, blue cheese and house-made pepper jelly vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $ SUPERIOR GRILL 3636 St. Charles Ave., 8994200; www.superiorgrill.com Sizzling shrimp brochetas are grilled jumbo shrimp stuffed with poblano pepper and cheese and wrapped in bacon. Enchiladas are available with smoked brisket or a number of other fillings and come with rice and beans. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ SUPERIOR SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR 4338 St. Charles Ave., 2933474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com This seafood house offers char-grilled oysters topped with garlic, herbs, butter and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Pasta Vieux Carre features shrimp, crawfish

TAG’S MEAT MARKET & DELI 1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 277-6594 The meat market grinds its own beef and offers big burgers. The Butcher po-boy includes half a pound of ground beef and is dressed to order. House-made hogshead cheese is available by the pound. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

and andouille served with smoked tomato cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

SURREY’S CAFE & JUICE BAR 1418 Magazine St., 5243828; 4807 Magazine St., 895-5757; www.surreyscafeandjuicebar.com Bananas Foster French toast is stuffed with banana cream cheese and topped with bananas Foster sauce. Shrimp and grits feature Gulf shrimp sauteed in New Orleansstyle barbecue sauce made with Abita Amber. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily. Cash only. $ SUSHI BROTHERS 1612 St. Charles Ave., 581-4449; www.sushibrothers.net

The Saints roll combines coconut shrimp and cream cheese and is topped with mango, smelt roe and avocado. The LSU roll features shrimp tempura and cream cheese topped with snow crab, tuna, avocado and eel sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SWEET DADDY’S BBQ 420 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 898-2166; www.sweetdaddysbarbq.com The two-meat combo plate includes a choice of pulled pork, brisket, chicken, baby back ribs or smoked sausage and two sides. Try chocolate chip pecan pie for dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ SWEET NOLA CUPCAKES 7901 Earhart Blvd., 309-7109

This sweet shop offers a variety of cupcakes including cream cheese-iced red velvet and lemon cakes topped with lemon curd and Italian meringue buttercream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

THE SWEET PALATE 519 St. Louis St., 522-5150; www.thesweetpalate.com This sweet shop offers croissants, desserts and Taste Gelato Artigianale in a variety of flavors. Mascletas are hazelnut pralines with Pop Rocks enclosed in a dark chocolate shell. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ SYLVAIN 625 Chartres St., 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com This gastro pub serves dishes like house-made pickled vegetables or a Southern antipasti of seasonal pickles,

TAJ MAHAL 923 Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-6859 Taj Mahal is one of New Orleans’ longtime favorites for Indian cuisine. There are many vegetarian dishes and curried options like mutton. “Italian dosa” are thin rice crepes filled with pasta, fresh vegetables and cheese and topped with marinara. A buffet is offered for lunch. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$ TAMARIND BY DOMINIQUE Hotel Modern, 936 St. Charles Ave., 962-0909; www.thehotelmodern.com Chef Dominque Macquet’s restaurant melds French and Vietnamese flavors. Grilled Morgan Ranch Wagyu beef coulette is served with Asian ratatouille, root vegetables, bok choy gratin and red wine jus. Fire-roasted Louisiana shrimp come with kaffir-lime beurre blanc over jasmine rice with crispy mirlitonsquash relish. Reservations recommended. Lunch MonPAGE 90

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TAN DINH 1705 Lafayette St., Suite A, Gretna, 361-8008 Tan Dinh offers a voluminous menu of Vietnamese dishes. Chicken wings are simmered in a pan with spicy lemon grass sauce. Grilled pork spring rolls also include vermicelli, lettuce and rice paper. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $ TANDOORI CHICKEN RESTAURANT 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 889-7880; www.tandoorichickennola.com The vegetable korma is a mix of vegetables cooked in a sauce with cheese, cream, raisins and nuts. The seekh kebab masala features ground lamb mixed with spices, green pepper and tomato cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ TAQUERIA CORONA 1827 Hickory Ave., 7386722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-5088; 5932

Magazine St., 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com These taquerias serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and more. Flautas feature cheese and shrimp or beef in a fried tortilla. Cebollitas are bundles of char-broiled green onions sprinkled with seasoned salt. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

TARKA 3207 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 471-6141 Goat biryani is served with curry-spiced basmati rice. The Tandoori barbecue platter includes a chicken leg and breast, beef seekh kebab, a choice of rice or naan, and mint and yogurt chutney. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ TARTINE 7217 Perrier St., 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com This quaint French-style neighborhood cafe serves pork rillette with a toasted baguette, onion marmalade and cornichons. Tuna nicoise salad is topped with olives, potatoes, boiled eggs, hearts

of palm, roasted tomatoes, anchovies and vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

salmon and snow crab in a seaweed-wrapped roll with pepper tuna and garlicjalapeno sauce on top. It’s served on a sizzling platter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN 505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 10, Gretna, 265-8946; www.toc504.com Haitian dishes fill the menu at Taste of the Caribbean. Goat meat is marinated for 24 hours and served in a stew with onions, potatoes, bell peppers and garlic. Rice, salad and plantains are served on the side. Fried or grilled whole red snapper is served with peppers, onions, rice, salad, plantains and lime wedges. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

TED’S FROSTOP 810 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, 302-2195; 3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615 The Lot-O burger is a 5-ounce patty served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and Frostop’s secret sauce. The menu also includes a long list of sandwiches, po-boys, wraps, salads and daily specials, plus malts, milkshakes and sundaes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

TASTE OF TOKYO 10160 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyorr.com Cajun tuna sashimi is a version of tuna tataki with Cajunseasoned tuna lightly seared on the hibachi grill, sliced thin and served with house-made sweet wasabi-soy sauce. The Upside Down roll features

TENNOU SUSHI BAR 1818 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 11, Harvey, 366-3898; www.tennousushi.com The signature Tennou roll is a tempura-fried combination of red snapper, snow crab, avocado, cream cheese and smelt roe and is topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo.

The Sexiest Man Alive roll is a bundle of snow crab, spicy tuna, fresh tuna, salmon, avocado and asparagus, topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, smelt roe and scallions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

TERRAZU Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 129, 287-0877; www.terrazu.net The BBLTA sandwich includes bacon, Brie, lettuce, tomato and avocado dressed with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on whole wheat toast. The Terrazu shrimp salad combines butter lettuce, chopped romaine, hearts of palm, tomato and avocado with a house-made tarragon vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $ THANH THANH RESTAURANT 131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 368-8678 The Asian grilled chicken salad combines grilled chicken, spring mix and romaine lettuces, cucumbers, pickled carrots, tomatoes,

roasted peanuts, red onions, vermicelli and peanut vinaigrette. Mama’s pad thai offers a choice of chicken or shrimp over flat rice noodles stir-fried with onions, garlic, bean sprouts, peanuts and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

THAT’S A WRAP 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-0009; www.thatsawrapnola.com The Southwest chipotle chicken wrap is filled with lemon-pepper chicken, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, romaine and organic spring greens, tomatoes and spicy chipotle mayo. The cranberry turkey wrap includes Cajun-spiced turkey and house-made cranberry spread. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ THAT’S AMORE 4421 Clearview Pkwy., Suite A, Metairie, 454-5885; www.thatsamorepizzaonline.com That’s Amore prepares true Chicago-style deep-dish pAGe 93

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pies with pizza toppings amassed like pie filling between thin layers of crust. There’s also a 24-inch New York-style pizza. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Sun, dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

THEO’S PIZZA 4024 Canal St., 302-1133; 4218 Magazine St., 8948554; www.theospizza.com Appetizers include breadsticks stuffed with cheese, jalapenos and garlic. The Vegan-ator pizza is cheesefree and features tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, yellow squash, purple onions, whole garlic, fresh mushrooms, jalapenos, pineapple, kalamata olives and crushed red pepper flakes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THREE HAPPINESS 1900 Lafayette St., Gretna, 368-1355; www.threehappiness.com The seafood hot pot tops clear rice noodles with squid, scallops, shrimp, crabmeat, Chinese greens and mushrooms. Crispy Peking duck comes with special sauce and a steamed bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

THE TIMES GRILL 1827 Front St., Slidell, (985) 639-3335;

Saucy’S BBQ Grill serves pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches dressed with coleslaw.

TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA 600 N. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com Trey Yuen has been a Northshore bastion of Chinese cuisine for more than three decades. Honey-glazed pecan shrimp features large Gulf shrimp in sweet cream sauce and is served with honey-roasted pecans and sesame seeds. The Cantonese-inspired seafood and eggplant includes shrimp, scallops and crawfish stirfried with Chinese eggplant in bean sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com The menu features 23 different types of hamburgers, including the Goldburger, a patty brushed with barbecue sauce and topped with pepper Jack cheese and onion rings. The large selection of salads includes the Jazzy chef’s club salad, piled with turkey, ham, roast beef, and provolone, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

TOMAS BISTRO 755 Tchoupitoulas St., 5270942; www.tomasbistro.com Gulf red snapper meuniere is topped with almonds and served with grilled asparagus and parsley potatoes. Duck Julia includes a roasted duck breast and duck leg confit with raspberry fig sauce, wild rice and Swiss chard. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ TOMMY’S CUISINE 746 Tchoupitoulas St., 5811103; www.tommysneworleans.com Fish Capri is a sauteed fillet topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, crawfish, artichokes and beurre blanc. Lightly battered and fried soft-shell crabs are served over linguine with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes and Reggiano-crawfish sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner

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TONY ANGELLO’S RESTAURANT 6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, 488-0888 Diners can have the chef send out a series of tasting portions of many popular dishes by saying, “Feed me, Mr. Tony.” Popular menu choices include eggplant Tina, which features eggplant medallions topped with house-made tomato sauce and Romano cheese. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

TONY MANDINA’S 1915 Pratt St., Gretna, 362-2010; www.tonymandinas.com Eggplant Dominic Jude features layers of fried eggplant medallions, shrimp and crabmeat topped with shrimp Alfredo sauce. Shrimp Mandina is jumbo Louisiana shrimp in spicy butter sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ TOUT DE SUITE CAFE 347 Verret St., 362-2264 The Atchafalaya is a grilled

buttermilk biscuit topped with crawfish etouffee, poached eggs and sauce piquant. Pain perdu features almondcrusted brioche topped with orange zest and maple syrup. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

TRU BURGER 8115 Oak St., 218-5416; www.truburgernola.com The Tru burger comes with either an Angus patty ground in-house or a veggie patty topped with Swiss cheese, thin-fried onions and housemade Tru sauce. The Deep South burger comes with an Angus patty or veggie patty topped with house-made pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, lettuce and onion. Hot dogs, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries and milkshakes also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

TRACEY’S 2604 Magazine St., 8992054; www.traceysnola.com Sitting on the edge of the Irish Chanel, Tracey’s is an Irish pub offering po-boys and other casual fare. Its signature item is a roast beef po-boy dripping with gravy.

TUJAGUE’S RESTAURANT 823 Decatur St., 525-8676; www.tujagues.com Tujague’s serves a prix fixe menu with a choice of entree plus shrimp remoulade, soup, brisket, dessert and coffee. The chicken bonne femme is

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THREE MUSES 536 Frenchmen St., 252-4801; www.thethreemuses.com Feta fries are among the most popular small plates at Three Muses. Lamb sliders are small sandwiches featuring lamb patties on housemade buns with tomato chutney and herbed goat cheese. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Fries can be topped with roast beef gravy and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN YOGURT Citywide; www.tfyogurt.com Tutti Frutti offers a rotating daily selection of 14 flavors, with options ranging from green tea to vanilla bean. Topping options include candies, chocolate, fruits, sprinkles and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ TWO TONYS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., 282-0801; www.twotonys.com Meat, pasta and Ricotta cheese are layered and topped with Sicilian marinara sauce in the Italian sausage lasagna. Seafood platters include an assortment of grilled, blackened or fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and a crab cake, and come with a side of housemade pasta, vegetables or potato salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ UGLY DOG SALOON 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net Barbecued pork, beef and chicken are slow-cooked in an on-site smoker at this Warehouse District sports bar. Side dishes include crunchy coleslaw and chili beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ UPPERLINE RESTAURANT 1413 Upperline St., 8919822; www.upperline.com Decorated with JoAnn Clevenger’s collection of folk art, Upperline Restaurant is a colorful place to enjoy a combination of traditional and creative Creole dishes. Grilled redfish is topped with “Muddy Waters” sauce and served with crispy cauliflower. Two-day slowroasted duck has crisp skin and tender meat. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ UR WAY AND COFFEE BAR 3001 Tulane Ave., Suite 1A, 304-1556; www.urwaynola.com The cafe offers frozen yogurt

and more than 40 topping choices, including fruit, nuts, granola, candy and sauces. There also are pastries, cheesecakes, baked goods and a coffee bar serving cappuccino and iced coffee drinks. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

entrees such as the creamy eggplant Vatican. Pizzas are cooked in a stone oven, and topping choices include pepperoni, peppers, sausage, breaded veal and meatballs. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VACHERIE Hotel Ste. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., 207-4532; www.vacherierestaurant.com Cornish hen is stuffed with boudin, deep-fried and served with braised collard greens. For a small plate, try the pan-fired pimento cheese grit cake served atop smothered greens seasoned with smoked pork belly. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VERANDA RESTAURANT Intercontinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Ave., 585-4383; www.ihg.com The Marrakesh-style lamb burger is dressed with olive pepper-relish and tzatziki sauce. Gumbo ya ya includes shrimp, crawfish, sausage and okra. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

VAZQUEZ SEAFOOD & PO-BOY RESTAURANT 515 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 893-9336; www.vazquezpoboy.com Vazquez serves everything from shrimp Creole to breaded pork chops with sides like onion rings and gravy cheese fries. The poboy-style Cuban sandwich is filled with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, butter and pickles. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$ VEGA TAPAS CAFE 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com Paella de la Vega combines shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamari, scallops, chicken and vegetables in saffron rice. Pollo en papel features chicken, mushrooms, leeks and feta in phyllo pastry. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ THE VELVET CACTUS 6300 Argonne Blvd., 301-2083; www.thevelvetcactus.com Deep South tacos are filled with crispy fried chicken, bacon, agave-Creole mustard, cheese and avocado. Lou Lou shrimp enchiladas are topped with jalapeno sour cream. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ VENEZIA RESTAURANT 134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991; www.venezianeworleans.com Classic Italian fare includes pasta, pizza, steak and

VIANNE’S TEA HOUSE 544 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5683; www.viannes.com Warm sandwiches are the specialty, and the strawberry and turkey panino is a favorite. High tea includes beverages and a selection of sweets. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$ VIC’S KANGAROO CAFE 636 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-4329 This Australian-themed pub offers wine and beer from Down Under, along with sandwiches, dips and pizza. Chicken and sausage jambalaya is made with wild rice. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ VILLAGE INN 9201 Jefferson Hwy., 737-4610 The VIP seafood platter includes fried catfish, oysters, shrimp, a stuffed or soft-shell crab, a cup of soup, coleslaw, garlic toast and fries or macaroni. The seafood muffuletta features catfish, oysters and shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com This casual restaurant serves Italian and Creole favorites. Veal canneloni with pureed spinach is a house specialty. Other popular dishes include corn and crabmeat bisque and osso

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VINE AND DINE 141 Delaronde St., 3611402; www.vine-dine.com This wine shop and cafe offers cheese and charcuterie plates. Get foccacia topped with lemon grass-sauteed shrimp, artichokes or basil pesto and mozzarella. No reservations. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

W.I.N.O. 610 Tchoupitoulas St., 324-8000; www.winoschool.com The wine bar serves a menu of cheese plates and appetizers like dips, artisanal salami and olives. Hummus is served with a sliced baguette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

VITASCOPE HALL Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., 561-1234; www.neworleans.hyatt.com Vitascope offers burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, seafood and sushi rolls. The potato chip-crusted Vitascope burger is topped with Brie and caramelized onions and served with hand-cut fries. Garlic and black pepper Gulf shrimp are served with creamy grits and a sauce of Cabernet, pancetta and herbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VOLEO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, 689-2482 The Voleo’s Big Boy platter for two is piled with crawfish, shrimp, oysters, fish, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, frog legs and soft-shell crab. Deep-fried flounder Lafitte is stuffed with crawfish and provolone and topped with crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon., Wed.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ VOODOO BBQ & GRILL Citywide; www.voodoobbqandgrill.com Voodoo gets its mojo working with a selection of house-made sauces. Beef brisket is sprinkled with a dry rub and smoked for 14 hours over oak and pecan wood. Other meat options include pulled pork, ribs, Cajun smoked sausage and jerk chicken. Cornbread

WALK-ON’S BISTREAUX & BAR 1009 Poydras St., 3096530; www.walk-ons.com This sports bar offers boiled crawfish after 5 p.m daily. Catfish Atchafalaya features blackened or fried fillets smothered with crawfish etouffee and topped with fried crawfish. Cajundillas are quesadillas filled with chicken, pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, andouille and Cajun rice. It’s served with chipotle ranch dipping sauce and red beans and rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ WALKER’S SOUTHERN STYLE BBQ 10828 Hayne Blvd., 241-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com The signature item here is cochon de lait, and Walker’s is the year-round home to the cochon de lait po-boy offered at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Barbecued ribs, pork, sausage, brisket and chicken also are available. No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Sat. Cash only. $

WASABI 900 Frenchmen St., 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com Wasabi offers a wide range of Japanese cuisine and special sushi rolls. The yellow dragon roll features snow crab, cucumber, avocado and smelt row inside, and is topped with fresh salmon, lemon, green onions and special sauce. The firecracker roll bundles snow crab, spicy tuna, smelt roe and crunchy batter. Reservations accepted. Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ WATER STREET BISTRO 804 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3855; www.waterstreetbistro.com Grilled Gulf shrimp are served with kalamata olives, garlic, capers, artichoke hearts, leeks and red onion. Roast duck comes with a fig-port reduction, toasted pecans and creamed sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$ WAYNE JACOB’S SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT 769 W. Fifth Street, LaPlace, (985) 652-9990; www.wjsmokehouse.com The smokehouse makes its own andouille, and its andouille burger combining sausage and ground beef and roasted pecans is a house specialty. Plantation veal is dried and served over a bed of pasta topped with shrimp, artichoke and mushroom-basil cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$ WELTY’S DELI 336 Camp St., 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com PAGe 96

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VIZARD’S 5015 Magazine St., 8952246; www.vizards.net Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crab and oysters. Soft-shell crab is served with crabmeat, roasted cauliflower and arugula salad. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

WOW CAFE Citywide; www.wowcafe.com WOW serves chicken wings and an eclectic menu including quesadillas, burgers, wraps, chicken tenders and salads. The Shanghai shrimp po-boy features fried shrimp topped with carrot and cucumber Asian slaw, Shanghai Foo’s Gold sauce and ranch dressing. The selection of wing sauces ranges from spicy Buffalo to Texan mesquite barbecue to sweet-and-sour Polynesian sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

built 1883 THE WANDERING BUDDHA Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., 945-9428; www.thewanderingbuddha.com This all-vegan Korean kitchen inside the Hi-Ho Lounge packs plenty of flavor. Spicy house-made kimchi and other pickled vegetables garnish noodle and rice dishes. Braised tofu is a hearty choice. Order from the service window around back or inside at the bar. Delivery available. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Cash only. $

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The deli serves gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials. Sandwiches are assembled on pumpernickel, rye, multigrain or sourdough bread and come with kettle chips, coleslaw or fruit cocktail. In the smoked salmon salad, sliced smoked salmon is served over chopped romaine topped with red onions, hard boiled eggs, capers, fresh parsley, honeymustard dressing, sour cream and crostini croutons. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

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WHO DAT COFFEE CAFE 2401 Burgundy St., 872-0360 The coffeeshop serves cupcakes, cookies and pastries, including gluten-free options. Savory items include dishes such as Not Yo Mama’s Cornbread — jalapeno cornbread topped with creamy sauce, cheddar and bacon bits. The Vieux Reuben is corned beef, house-made sauerkraut and remoulade on toasted rye bread with a choice of chips, fruit or potato salad. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-8225; 5600 Magazine St., 899-9119; www.wholefoodsmarket.com This gourmet grocer offers a variety of prepared foods including salad, soups, pizza, sushi and smokehouse barbecue. Popular items include smoked mozzarella pasta salad and jambalaya. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $ WILLIE MAE’S SCOTCH HOUSE 2401 St. Ann St., 822-9503 The renowned fried chicken is wet-battered and cooked according to an old family recipe. Green beans come with rice and gravy. Order bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ WINSTON’S PUB & PATIO 531 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8705 The burger is grilled over an open flame and comes with house-made chips, sweet potato or waffle fries. Britishstyle fish and chips feature batter-fried cod and malt vinegar, also with a choice of fries. No reservations. Lunch,

Dennis Kelley, Danielle poppiti and shawn Kelley present raw and boiled seafood at Village inn. dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

WIT’S INN 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600 This Mid-City bar and restaurant offers pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers. The Creole-Italian pizza is topped with shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, roasted red onion and pesto. The pesto shrimp salad features boiled shrimp and bowtie pasta tossed with pesto over Caesar salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ WOLFE’S IN THE WAREHOUSE Marriott New Orleans, 859 Convention Center Blvd., 613-2882; www.wolfesinthewarehouse.com The barbecue shrimp comes in a sauce of white wine, Worcestershire, shallots and cream and is served with rosemary French bread. The lemon-thyme chicken is complemented by goat cheese and green onion grits, French beans and sauce au jus. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ YE OLDE COLLEGE INN 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com This neighborhood spot offers traditional Creole fare. College Inn serves flashfried oysters over shredded lettuce with blue cheese dressing. Boiled shrimp is piled on top of fried green tomatoes and drizzled with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ YOUNG’S RESTAURANT 850 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-9331; www. youngssteakhouse.com The steakhouse offers ribeyes, sirloins and prime rib as well as seafood such as redfish, shrimp, crab and Maine lobster. For side items, there are sauteed mushrooms, baked potatoes and steamed or grilled vegetables. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

YUJIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 323 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 809-3840 Yujin offers Japanese dishes including everything from tempura to sushi. Popular sushi choices include the Burning Man roll, which gets heat from spicy tuna and is topped with seared pepper tuna and avocado. The ceviche roll combines white tuna, red snapper, cilantro, lemon, jalapeno, avocado and tomato. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$ YUMMY YUMMY 220 N. Carrollton Ave., 483-9122 This casual eatery offers popular starters like wonton soup, egg drop soup and hot-and-sour soup. The buffet includes dishes like chow mein, lo mein, roast pork, rib tips and kung pao chicken. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Z’OTZ COFFEEHOUSE 8210 Oak St., 861-2224; www.zotzcafe.com This bohemian coffeehouse serves chai and organic, fair trade coffees as well as a wide variety of teas. The cafe’s light fare includes

croissants and vegan pastries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $

ZACHARY’S BY THE LAKE 7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., 872-9832; www.zacharysbythelake.com Crab and remoulade grilled cheese comes with white cheddar on multi-grain bread. Sugarcane shrimp are breaded, wrapped in bacon, fried and served with cane syrup sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ ZADDIE’S TAVERN 1200 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 832-0830 Zaddie’s fills hot tamales with pork. Visit on Thursday for steak night. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ ZARA’S MARKET 2042 Prytania St., 5233658; 4838 Prytania St., 895-0581; www.zarasmarket.com Zara’s deli offers an array of po-boys, seafood platters, whole rotisserie chickens, muffulettas and spinach and seafood quiches. No reservations. 4838 Prytania

St.: breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sun.; 2042 Prytania St.: breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

ZEA ROTISSERIE AND GRILL Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com Platters of slow-cooked meats from the rotisserie include combos like half a barbecued chicken and a half-rack of St. Louis ribs. The Asian tuna salad features seared rare tuna with crispy noodles, sesame seeds, almonds and peanut vinaigrette. Reservation policies and hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$ ZEKE’S RESTAURANT 1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-1133; www.eatatzekes.com Popular entrees include pecan-crusted catfish and chicken pot pie with puff pastry. Boiled crawfish are served by the bucket with alligator sausage, andouille, corn and potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ ZIMMER’ S SEAFOOD 4915 St. Anthony St., 282-7150; www.zimmerssea-

food.webs.com Shrimp po-boys, marinated crab salad, stuffed artichokes and boiled seafood by the pound are available. Crawfish and spinach bread is stuffed with spicy spinach, cheese and crawfish and topped with mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

ZOE W Hotel, 333 Poydras St., 207-5018; www.wneworleans.com Alligator Hash features alligator sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions and two eggs any style. Bayou Benedict includes fried green tomato, herbed Boursin cheese, crab imperial, a poached egg and hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily. Credit cards. $$

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2012 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Carol Sutton

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Kelly Fouchi The Drowsy Chaperone Jefferson Performing Arts Society/Theatre 13

Daytime Emmy Award winner Christian LeBlanc and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama nominee Ashley Ricord presented awards. PHOTO BY JOSE GARCIA

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ifteen years ago, Candice Gwinn moved to New Orleans from Atlanta with $5,000 to open a small vintage boutique. Inspired by the style of classic Hollywood starlets, she called the store Trashy Diva (829 Chartres St., 581-4555; 2048 Magazine St., 299-8777; www.trashydiva.com), and stocked it with items for a customer who might describe herself as an “irreverent beauty — the girl who doesn’t always follow the rules.” After three years of selling vintage clothing, Gwinn says prices for such items soared. “I was unable to find and sell (clothing from) the vintage eras that I liked at reasonable prices,” she says. “It actually became more cost-effective to manufacture my own vintage-inspired styles.” She also needed something to wear that would flatter her body type. The Trashy Diva line was born. Gwinn’s original designs incorporate elements from antique and vintage clothing. “People call the look pin-up or retro, but some styles are more fashion forward,” she says of the line, which comes in sizes 0-18. “I wanted young and fun clothing that fit a woman’s figure. ... The clothing is always feminine and fits a variety of body shapes.” Trashy Diva is known for its signature prints and dress patterns. Currently, there are about 75 different styles in the line, which also includes blouses, skirts and jackets. “Our print styles range each season from vintage reproduction fabrics to original print designs,” Gwinn says. “All of our printed fabric is created exclusively for our brand.” The line is made from designer-quality natural fabrics like silk and cotton. Each season brings new styles. In addition to the two main clothing boutiques, there’s also Trashy Diva

Shoe Boutique Trashy Diva’s (839 Chartres signature St., 522-8200; clothing line 2050 Magazine incorporates St., 265-0973), style elements Trashy Diva of antique and Corset and vintage clothing. Lingerie Photo by Boutique (831 Cheryl Gerber Chartres St., 522-8861) and Truck Stop Clothing (2209 Magazine St., 302-1895; www.truckstopnola.com) which offers vintage clothing, Western wear, boots and denim for men, kids and women. All locations sell vintageinspired jewelry and accessories. Gwinn wants her customers to feel empowered to take more fashion risks and to have fun with their clothing. The staff wears the Trashy Diva line and offers customers the attentive service of a personal shopper. Whether the customer needs to be “fitted for a bra, measured for a corset, dressed for [a] wedding or have shoes matched to [an] office suit,” the staff is ready to personalize the experience, Gwinn says. Trashy Diva’s care and attention to detail is evident in the elegant shop decor: Hollywood Regency meets French New Orleans style, as Gwinn describes it. All employees also contribute to a blog about events and fashion. Local and international customers shop on the Trashy Diva website, and Gwinn says the store’s reach has exceeded her expectations. “I never imagined in 1996 at the age of 21 that a tiny vintage clothing store would evolve into six New Orleans locations and a thriving wholesale and Internet business,” Gwinn says.

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This week is a big one for religious observances, and a number of notable New Orleans restaurants are offering special meals. Holy Thursday, April 5 this year, is the only day of the year when chef Leah Chase serves her gumbo z’herbes at Dooky Chase Restaurant (2301 Orleans Ave., 821-0600), and it has become the restaurant’s busiest day of the year as diners book large tables well in advance to partake with family and friends. Chase suspends her regular menu on Holy Thursday to focus solely on serving gumbo z’herbes and fried chicken, plus some side items. “I cooked 75 (gallons) last year and I knew this year that wouldn’t work so I’m doing 100 gallons,” Chase says. Gumbo z’herbes is made with a profusion of greens and, according to Creole superstition, it’s unlucky to use an even number of them. Chase uses nine, and her recipe also calls for quite a page 109

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f your notion of a proper French restaurant is fancy, pricey and not the sort of place for a lot of slurping and reaching across the table, then dinner at C’est La Vie Bistro may be an eyeopener. That’s especially true if your visit involves this new Uptown restaurant’s mussels a l’Auvergnate. The menu at C’est La Vie Bistro is short, and the turf it covers is very familiar. But dining here is still a refreshing experience, thanks to its unvarnished approach to French bistro cooking, which sets it in the realm of hearty comfort food at reasonable prices. The filet mignon is the only dish more than $20, and few lunch specials top $10. The restaurant is BYOB and there currently is no corkage fee. The chef is Sebastien Baudin, a native of Annecy, France, a small city not far from Lyon. He worked the circuit of French restaurants in New Orleans before he opened C’est La Vie in December along a block that is rapidly becoming a diverse restaurant row. This addition is not easy to notice between its higher-profile neighbors. Located in a lightly renovated storefront, the atmosphere isn’t very alluring, with neither the romantic charm nor the bustling vibe you might expect from a bistro outing. You may have to generate your own conviviality around the table, but with its food, the kitchen really steps up. There is not a trace of trendiness on the menu, which is a straightforward roster of bistro set pieces. For instance, as hipper restaurants all across the land are pickling everything, the only pickles here are cornichons on the neat but generous charcuterie boards. The specials might bring a drum fillet with lobster sauce, though the bigger payoff comes from dishes like daube Provençale, with falling-apart chunks of beef in thick, herb-strewn, citrus-touched gravy, or cassoulet with its duck leg nestled among sausage. The trim, modest steak frites looks like the shy, sensible younger brother to the many more glamorous versions served around town, though it was cooked perfectly to order. The disappointing fries tasted straight from the freezer, however. Escargot are exceptionally tender and flavorful, proving to be more than just the usual vehicle for the maitre d’ butter — though they serve that role pretty well too. Pork tenderloin is wrapped in creamy Dijon sauce beside ratatouille and the tarte tartin has a velvety texture like apple pudding. Then there are those mussels. Set in rich, tangy, blue cheese sauce dashed with the sweet mussel liquor, the dish causes table manners to fall to the wayside, invites slurping spoons to dive deep and makes elbows collide. When a waitress found four of us going after the remnants as if it were a pot of fondue, she confided that people sometimes ask her to pour the leftovers into go-cups for the road. I completely understand.

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Restaurants around town were busy getting ready for the Final Four last week, but the preparations at Eleven79 (1179 Annunciation St., 299-1179; www.eleven79.com) were a little more urgent than most. The Italian restaurant closed in the first week of March after a fire damaged the property. Proprietor Joe Segreto says his crew raced to finish repairs and reopen in time for the Final Four weekend. A veteran of the local restaurant industry, Segreto opened Eleven79 in 2000, naming it for its address on Annunciation Street. The building sits in the shadow of

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nne Lloyd is a Memphis, Tenn., native who made a name for herself as chef/owner of Mango House, the Caribbean-inspired restaurant she opened uptown in 2003. She sold Mango House after Hurricane Katrina (it is now Boucherie) and turned her attention to rebuilding her home with her husband Matt and raising their two young children. More recently, Lloyd started Nolavore Catering Company (914-3161; www.nolavore.net), which specializes in locally sourced catering menus and provides ready-to-eat deli items to Poeyfarre Market (925 Poeyfarre St., 522-5252; www.poeyfarremarket.com). She will conduct a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Lots of chefs struggle to balance restaurant schedules with family life. Did the Katrina experience force the issue for you? Lloyd: When we came back (after Katrina) to clean out the restaurant, I remember standing in front of a 1,000-pound pile of garbage and holding a 5-month-old baby and thinking, “This just isn’t going to work.” I used to beat myself up over selling the restaurant, but as I looked around the chef landscape, I just didn’t see any other women chefs with young children and no partners in their restaurants. I just couldn’t find a reference point for how you do it. (Nolavore) has dovetailed nicely with our family life, because I was able to start it with no financial investment and now that it’s evolved to become income-producing, I still have time for my family.

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Does any of this make it easier to get your young kids to eat their vegetables? L: It’s still a challenge, but the thing I’m proud of is that even if they’re eating macaroni and cheese it’s made with a bechamel and grated sharp cheddar, it’s not out of a box. That, they have no problem with. But the vegetables? It depends which ones. — IAN MCNuLTy

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the Crescent City Connection, and with its exposed brick walls, dark wood framing, heavy shutters and mellow lighting, it has the ambience of a private lair. That mood is never more evident than during its happy hour (5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu.), when the bar is filled with people sipping Italian reds and helping themselves to the table of complimentary antipasti set in the corner. The kitchen is particularly strong in Sicilian dishes, pastas and veal, and the list of specials brings in enough Gulf seafood to give the place Creole-Italian credentials.

Rene Bistrot 2.0

French chef Rene Bajeux has turned up at a few different restaurants in recent years, though some diners still associate him most with Rene Bistrot, the restaurant he operated in the CBD before Hurricane Katrina. After a short stay at the Rib Room (621 St. Louis St., 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com), the chef

recently announced plans to open a new Rene Bistrot as early as next month. It will replace LaCote Brasserie (700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www.lacotebrasserie.com) in the Renaissance Arts Hotel. LaCote Brasserie will end a nearly nineyear run, which Bajeux helped begin in 2003. A spokesman for the restaurant says it will remain open until the transition is made to Rene Bistrot. He says the hotel has not decided on any major changes to the restaurant space. The cuisine will be similar to the French bistro fare for which the original Rene Bistrot was known, but with more local sourcing and Louisiana flavors. A native of Alsace, France, Bajeux has earned many culinary plaudits and is recognized as one of just 55 French Master Chefs in America. He built his local reputation at the Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel, and he opened the original Rene Bistrot in 2001. The new Rene Bistrot will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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lot of meat, including ham, two types of sausage and brisket. “We serve it the day before Good Friday because that’s our last big meat day before Easter Sunday, so you have this big hearty meal before you start fasting,” she says. Dooky Chase has three seatings for Holy Thursday, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and seatings are filling up fast. The following day, April 6, marks both Good Friday and the start of Passover, and that’s the day when Domenica (123 Baronne St., 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com) begins a special four-course Passover menu. Alon Shaya, the Israeli-born chef at Domenica, introduced the idea of running special Jewish holiday-themed menus at the regional Italian restaurant in 2010. “I have a lot of fun with the menu because I feel I don’t have to do the same old things I ate growing up,” Shaya says. The menu includes matzo bread served with traditional charoset and matzo ball soup prepared with duck instead of chicken. There’s bronzini with a profusion of traditional bitter herbs, and lamb shank coated with pomegranate and Moroccan spices. Dessert is hazelnut cake. Domenica is not a Kosher restaurant, but Shaya says his Passover menu is “Kosher-style,” with no pork, shellfish or dairy. This Passover menu is available at lunch and dinner from April 6 to April 14, and it is $55 per person, plus tax and tip. New this year, chef Stephen Stryjewski of Cochon (930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com) is serving a traditional Polish Easter feast in line with his family roots. He’s hosting it at Calcasieu (www.calcasieurooms.com), the private dining facility upstairs from Cochon, starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. The feast includes eggs — both shelled and elaborately decorated — whole roasted leg of lamb, ham, kielbasa, pierogi, beets with horseradish, crawfish stuffing, pastries and more, plus an assortment of vodkas. The price is $75, and a portion of the proceeds goes to Chefs Collaborative, a nonprofit promoting sustainable food. Call Cochon for reservations.

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as well. Harkins is funny as the genial and plainspoken Mitch. The central theme that raw desire can lead to socially unaccepted behavior if not madness makes the play timeless. Hayes aces that part of the play. Bill Walker’s set design is excellent, offering all seats good views of the compact two-room apartment and the central dividing curtain through which Blanche and Mitch spy one another. The spiral staircase on the side of the apartment is a wonderful component, and it’s hilariously employed as neighbors Eunice Hubbell (Tracey Collins) and Steve Hubbell (Phil Karnell) race up and down as they perpetually break up and make up. The full cast includes a bunch of tiny roles, most of which are thoughtfully and effectively rendered. There are other flourishes, like a street vendor barking out calls for hot tamales as audiences make their way into the space at Michalopoulos Studio. There’s nothing wrong with the extra attention, but with the production already longer than three hours, one wonders if it’s all necessary.

Some of the ambience is made possible by the space. The building’s massive exposed beams and industrial walls make the Kowalski home look like it’s really in the right neighborhood. On the other hand, the limited restroom facilities also required that a few port-o-lets be installed at one end of the building. That’s fine for this production, but it reminds audiences that Southern Rep is still looking for a more permanent home. The company expects to announce shortly the location for the May production of Shirley Valentine. Until then, as managing director Marieke Gaboury told audiences on opening night, the theater also is depending on the kindness of strangers.

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n the opening scene of A Streetcar Named Desire, Blanche Dubois arrives at 632 Elysian Fields a bit dismayed after riding streetcars bound for “Cemeteries” and “Desire.” When she sees the home of her sister Stella Kowalski and her husband Stanley, she’s none too impressed. It isn’t Belle Reve, the family estate in Laurel, Miss. But it’s also no dive. Audiences get a similar experience settling in for Southern Rep’s inspired production of Streetcar, which opened in sync with the Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival. The Kowalski home is tucked away inside 527 Elysian Fields, the address of Michalopoulos Studio, a warehouse space that once was a funeral home. The cavernous interior is not as comfortable as Southern Rep’s former digs at The Shops at Canal Place, but it adds a sense of uniqueness to the production, and like Blanche, the company won’t be staying on Elysian Fields too long. Under Jason Kirkpatrick’s direction, the production is faithful and intense. Aimee Hayes wonderfully animates the flighty, delusional and desperate Blanche, and it’s no small task to keep some of Williams’ lyrical flourishes from descending into Southern gothic melodrama. This Streetcar doesn’t go there. Early drafts of the play were titled The Poker Night, and in the story, Blanche is all in with a massive bluff. The problem is that she’s up against Stanley, who plays a lot of poker, and he’s not easily swayed by her pretentions and illusions of grandeur and gentility. Quite the opposite, he’s forceful and brutish when moved. Michael Aaron Santos projects an imposing Stanley, though at times it seems the physical menace, in either rage or appetite, could be even stronger. Stella (Ashley Ricord) is caught between the two. She’s pregnant and happy with her life with Stanley. She wants to care for her sister, but Stanley and Blanche are on a collision course. Ricord’s Stella is guarded and accommodating, and at worst, exasperated with Stanley. That limit seems to buffer her access to what the play expresses about feeling trapped. The play revolves around Blanche’s deceptions, and it’s entertaining from the first time she sneaks a shot of booze while loudly protesting that she hardly ever drinks at all. Details begin to slip out about the loss of the family estate and her life in Laurel, and it’s clear she won’t have a very strong hand when all the cards are finally on the table. She hopes Stanley’s coworker and poker buddy Mitch (Mike Harkins) won’t fold too soon, but he catches on to her game

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The Famous Door — Darren murphy & big soul, 3 Funky Pirate — blues masters feat. big al Carson, 8:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Jason marsalis, 8 The Maison — gregory agid Quartet, 6; magnitude, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — rebirth brass band, 10 Mimi’s in the Marigny — michael hebert, 8 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — Carolyn broussard & Company, 6; pocket aces brass band, 9:30 Preservation Hall — preservation hall-stars feat. shannon powell, 8 Ralph’s on the Park — tom worrell, 5 Siberia — exhumed, abysmal Dawn, arkaik, ruiniverse, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bis-

Spotted Cat — brett richardson, 4 Tipitina’s — bastard suns, the local skank, luke starkiller, 9 Tulane University — nicholas payton, 4

WEdnESdAy 4 12 Bar — brass-a-holics, 9 The Bakery — merchandise, Kindest lines, heat Dust, 7 Banks Street Bar — major bacon, 10 Big Al’s Deckbar Seafood & Blues — John lisi & Delta funk, 8 Bistreaux — aaron lopezbarrantes, 7 BMC — andre bouvier band, 5; blues4sale, 8; Deja Vu brass band, 11 Bombay Club — monty banks Duo feat. tony seville, 7:30 Chickie Wah Wah — meschiya lake & tom mcDermott, 7 Circle Bar — Chris lee speaking in tongues feat. bill Davis, 10 Columns Hotel — riccardo Crespo, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — new orleans streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — tin men, 7; walter “wolfman” washington & the roadmasters, 10 DMac’s — ernie Vincent & the top notes, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — bon andrews, 9:30 The Famous Door — Darren murphy & big soul, 3 Funky Pirate — blues masters feat. big al Carson, 8:30 Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) — hillbilly hotel, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s I Club — mia borders, 8 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Kipori woods, 5; irvin mayfield’s

8PM

THURsday 19 8PM

Portugal. The Man with the Lonely Forest

APR

9 p.m. monday house of blues, 225 Decatur st., 310-4999; www.hob.com

rock musician is among the few employments on the planet for which greater professionalism can represent a step backward. portugal. the man took a definite step with 2009’s The Satanic Satanist, the direction of which is up for debate. wasilla, alaska’s other export (the band now operates out of portland, ore.) traded eccentricity for consistency on its fourth lp, smoothing out the dramatic peaks and valleys of previous records by blunting their sharpest edges. the improved musical syntax came at the expense of a limited melodic vocabulary: songs hooked and transitioned well because they all became variations on a theme (more often than not, oasis’ “Don’t look back in anger”). after an acoustic redo (The Majestic Majesty) and studio recluse (American Ghetto), 2011 release In the Mountain In the Cloud — the band’s first for atlantic — has the conflicted task of preserving the beloved quirks of a brand while marketing it to the masses. lustrous hits “so american” and “senseless,” with their fussy strings, fuzzy solos and sing-along summits, nail down the latter but endanger the former. “i’m just a shadow of a bigger man,” howler John gourley begins “all Your light (times like these).” it’s the shadow of a smaller band that looms larger. the lonely forest opens. tickets $20. — noah bonaparte pais noJo Jam, 8

Lafayette Square — wednesday at the square feat. Dirty Dozen brass band, gravy, 5

Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum — Victory belles, noon

The Maison — Cindy scott, 6; Upstarts, 9

Three Muses — monty banks, 4:30; hot Club of new orleans, 7

Maple Leaf Bar — Khris royal & Dark matter, 10

THURSdAy 5

Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — ms. lala & the Ya-Yas, 6; Chris polacek & the hubcap Kings, 9:30

12 Bar — elements, 9 Banks Street Bar — blue trees, 10

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — lars edegran, topsy Chapman & palm Court Jazz band, 7 Preservation Hall — preservation hall Jazz band feat. mark braud, 8 Ralph’s on the Park — larry sieberth, 5 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Jerry embree, 8:30 Siberia — sickoids, no bails, most heinous, buck biloxi & the fucks, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo marsalis & the Uptown Jazz orchestra, 8 & 10 St. Roch Tavern — J.D. hill & the Jammers, 8:30

Bistreaux — aaron lopezbarrantes, 7 BMC — soulabilly swamp boogie band, 5; andy J. forest, 8; Young pinstripe brass band, 11

billy Iuso & the Restless natives

FRIday 6 8PM

FRIdays 13, 20 8PM

saTURday 14 8PM

saTURdays 7, 21 8PM

Covington Trailhead — Dynamic smooth family gospel singers, 5

d.b.a. — tribute to Dan forman fundraiser, 6 DMac’s — friends of Country feat. Kim Carson & Corey michael, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — todd Duke, 9:30

Bombay Club — matt lemmler Duo feat. steve masakowski, 7:30

The Famous Door — Darren murphy & big soul, 3

Buffa’s Lounge — tom mcDermott & aurora nealand, 8

Funky Pirate — blues masters feat. big al Carson, 8:30

Cafe Istanbul — michaela harrison, 8

Hi-Ho Lounge — stooges brass band, 10

Carrollton Station — songwriter showcase feat. skyler stroup & amanda wuerstlin, 9:30

House of Blues — Yonder mountain string band, brown bird, 8:30

Chickie Wah Wah — Johnny sansone, 8

House of Blues (Parish) — fair to midland, Dead letter Circus, lionize, 8:30

Circle Bar — m.o.t.o., new

Irvin Mayfield’s I Club — page 115

Los Hombres calientes featuring Irvin Mayfield & bill summers plus

fest lIne-uP aPRIl 25-29

Wednesday 25 Good enough for 10PM

THURsday 26 9PM

FRIday 27 10PM

8PM

Good times Jon cleary’s Philthy Phew the Meters experience featuring leo nocentelli, bill Dickens, Jamal batiste, & David torkanowsky los Hombres calientes featuring Irvin Mayfield & bill summers plus Javier Gutierrez & vivaz

sUnday 29 8PM

Crescent City Brewhouse — new orleans streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30

Walter “Wolfman” Washington George Porter Jr. trio

Javier Gutierrez & vivaz

saTURday 28

lows, 10

Columns Hotel — fredy omar, 8

Dark Matter the Iguanas

Who is cyril neville with big chief Monk boudreaux

fest lIne-uP May 2-6

Johnny sketch & the Dirty notes THURsday, May 3 Henry butler trio Wednesday, May 2 10PM 10PM

saTURday, May 5 a fundraiser for

charmaine neville the charles neville Quartet

8PM

feat.

sUnday, May 8 8PM

los Hombres calientes featuring Irvin Mayfield & bill summers Opening alexey Marti & urban Minds IRvIn MayfIelD’s I club

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Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — tom hook, 9:30

tro — bridge trio, 8 & 10

club oPens at 8PM

aPRIl 2012 MusIc calenDaR

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Mahalia Jackson Theatre

1419 Basin Street • Doors at 8pm / Show at 9pm

FRIDAY - May 4th

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

(Trombone Shorty's only performance on the 2nd weekend of Jazzfest)

with

SPECIAL GUESTS OZOMATLI

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& THE STOOGES BRASS BAND

114

Joy Theatre

1200 Canal Street / Doors 9pm

SATURDAY - May 5th

PRESERVATION HALL CRESCENT CITY REVUE featuring PRESERVATION HALL & FRIENDS

SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Lineup Subject to change

ALL SHOWS ARE ON SALE AT

SUPERFLYPRESENTS.COM

MUSIC LIStINGS page 113

Khris Royal & Dark Matter, 8

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Roman Skakun, 5; James Rivers, 8 The Maison — Erin Demastes, 5; the Session, 7; Gene’s Music Machine, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — the trio, 10

Carrollton Station — Jimmy Robinson & the House of Clements, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show feat. Barbara Menendez, 8 Circle Bar — Debauche, George Kilby, 10

Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — George Kilby Jr. & the Road Dogs, 6; 30x90 Blues Women, 9:30

Columns Hotel — Alex Bachari trio, 5

Old Point Bar — Blues Frenzy, 6:30; Big Al & the Heavyweights, 9

The Cypress — Lions Among Wolves EP release feat. Jump the Sky, 123, I Am King, Falling From Fallacy, No! tucker! No, 7

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones, Katja toivola & Crescent City Joymakers, 7

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9

Preservation Hall — Survivors Brass Band feat. Jeffrey Hills, 8

d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; the Bo-Keys, 10

Ralph’s on the Park — Larry Sieberth, 5

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz, 10

Ray’s — Bobby Love Band, 6 Rivershack Tavern — two Man Rubber Band, 8 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Same Ol’ 2 Step, 8:30 Siberia — Balaclavas, Room 101, Hawn, Orange Dog, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Matt Perrine, 8 & 10 Three Muses — tom McDermott, 4:30; Luke WinslowKing, 7:30 Vaughan’s — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 8:30 Vega Tapas Cafe — Ven Pa’Ca, 7

Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — tate Carson Quintet, 9

FrIday 6 12 Bar — SIGHtINSOUND, 9 Andrea’s Capri Blu Lounge — RuthAnn Kerr, 8 Austin’s Restaurant — Scott Kyser, 7 Banks Street Bar — tornado Rider, 10 Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel — Philip Melancon, 8 Bistreaux — Aaron LopezBarrantes, 7 BMC — El DeOrazio & Friends, 3; Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 6; Dana Abbott Band, 9; Deja Vu Brass Band, 12:30 a.m. Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 6; Lisa Lynn trio, 9:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Riccardo Crespo, 8 Cafe Istanbul — Waterseed, 10

Emeril’s Delmonico — Bob Andrews, 7 Funky Pirate — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Camile Baudoin & the Vicious Rumors, 10 House of Blues — PJ Morton, Dawn Richard, Aaron Camper, 8:30 House of Blues (Parish) — chasemccloud, Meriwether, 9 House of Blues (Voodoo Garden) — Cha Wa, 3 Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) — Wheeler Brothers, 10 Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Anais St. John, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s I Club — Billy Iuso & the Restless Natives, 8 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Josh Paxton, 5; Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8 JuJu Bag Cafe and Barber Salon — Michaela Harrison, todd Duke, 7:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — tom Worrell, 7 Le Roux — the Bobby Love Band, 7 The Maison — those Peaches, 5; Some Like it Hot!, 7; Ashton Hines’ Big Easy Brawlers, 10

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8 Republic New Orleans — Force Feed Radio, 10 The Reserve of Orleans — Naydja CoJoe & the Jazz Experience, 8 Rivershack Tavern — Ponchartrain Wrecks, 10 Siberia — Pizza Delicious restaurant benefit feat. Happy talk Band, tin types, Meschiya Lake, Sam Doore, Alynda Lee and others, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Washboard Chaz Blues trio, 6:30 Three Muses — Debbie Davis, 4; Royal Roses, 6:30; Glen David Andrews, 10 Tipitina’s — Kipori Woods CD release feat. Stanton Moore, Chris Severin and others, 10 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Shannon Powell trio, 5 Windsor Court Hotel (Polo Club Lounge) — Michael Watson Quartet, 9

SatUrday 7 Banks Street Bar — Ritmo Calypso, 10 Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel — Philip Melancon, 8 BMC — Chris Polacek & the Hubcap Kings, 3; Hot Copper feat. Angelina, 6; John Michael Bradford & the Vibe, 9; Ashton & the Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band, midnight Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 6; Lillian Boutte, 9:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Royal Rounders, 8 Circle Bar — Carbon Poppies, Lovey Dovies, 10 Clever Wine Bar — Scott Sanders Quartet feat. Olivier Bou, 8 Dago’s — Broken Heart Pharaohs, 9 d.b.a. — Lil’ Buck Sinegal, 7; Little Freddie King, 11 DMac’s — Big Willy & the AllPurpose Blues Band, 8

Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — J-Cube, 4; Fredy Omar con su Banda, 7; Javier Olondo & AsheSon, 10:30

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Rick trolsen & the PoBoys, 10

Old Point Bar — Rick trolsen, 5; Marc Stone, 9:30

Emeril’s Delmonico — Bob Andrews, 7

One Eyed Jacks — Pallbearers, Disappointed Parents, Before I Hang, Indian Givers, 9

Funky Pirate — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Wendell Brunious & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Pontchartrain Hotel — Joe

Hey! Cafe — Au Ras Au Ras, Chris Lyons, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — George Kilby Jr., By & By String Band, 10 page 117

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Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 5

DMac’s — Faith & Chaos, 8

Barbara, 6

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BONERAMA FEATURING DAVE MALONE

9PM PARISH

FRIDAY•APRIL 27 10PM

ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND

10PM

LIL’ BAND O’ GOLD

PARISH

SATURDAY•APRIL 28

9PM

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE GARY CLARK JR. PLUS

HENRY & THE INVISIBLES

BEATS ANTIQUE PLUS

10PM SOLD OUT! PARISH 2AM

LAURA LOW (DJ LAURA)

LATE

SUNDAY•APRIL 29

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

10PM

MONDAY•APRIL 30

PIANO NIGHT: A BENEFIT FOR WWOZ

7PM

PERFORMERS & ON SALE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

WEDNESDAY•MAY 2

SEUN KUTI AND EGYPT 80

9PM

IN ASSOCIATION WITH FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE’S THE LA EXPERIENCE

THURSDAY•MAY 3

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SOUL SALVATION

RUTHIE FOSTER

AND

PAUL THORN

9PM

10PM

FEATURING

KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE PRESENTS THE ROLLING STONES "STICKY FINGERS" WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANDERS OSBORNE

PARISH 2AM

IN ITS ENTIRETY

LATE

FRIDAY•MAY 4

GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS

9PM

THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS

2AM LATE

2AM THE A.M. SESSIONS FEATURING ERIC KRASNO, GEORGE PORTER JR., PARISH AND ADAM DEITCH WITH SPECIAL GUEST NIGEL HALL LATE

PARISH

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GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS

SATURDAY•MAY 5

NICK LOWE & HIS BAND

9PM

THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS

2AM

PLUS

THE AUTUMN DEFENSE

THE A.M. SESSIONS FEATURING ERIC KRASNO, MARCO BENEVENTO, GEORGE PORTER AND JOHNNY VIDACOVICH

LATE 2AM PARISH LATE

MUSIC LIStINGS page 115

House of Blues — Who’s Bad, 9 Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) — thomas Johnson & the People CD release, Little Maker, 10 Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Anais St. John, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s I Club — Los Hombres Calientes feat. Irvin Mayfield & Bill Summers, Javier Gutierrez & Vivaz, 8 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Glen David Andrews, 8; Brass-A-Holics, midnight Louisiana Music Factory — Blue Mountain, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 3; Bridge trio, 4 The Maison — Emily Estrella, 4; Smoking time Jazz Club, 7; Dr. Fameus, PYMP, Young Hedons, 10 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — Mumbles, 12:30; Maryflynn & Prohibition Blues, 4; Deja Vu Brass Band, 9 Old Point Bar — Dana Abbott, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Band feat. Mark Braud, 8 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1 Rivershack Tavern — Refried Confuzion, 10 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Kermit Ruffins, 9:30

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Herlin Riley, 8 & 10 Tequila Blues — Javier tobar & Elegant Gypsy, 7 Three Muses — Bottoms Up Blues Gang, 6:30; Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 Tipitina’s — Meet Me at the Dew Drop Inn tribute to Irma thomas feat. Benny turner & the Real Blues Band, Sons of Jazz & Irma thomas, 10 Tommy’s Wine Bar — Julio & Caesar, 10 UNO Lakefront Arena — Luke Bryan, Craig Campbell, Frankie Ballard, 7:30 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — tim Laughlin, 9 Windsor Court Hotel (Polo Club Lounge) — Shannon Powell Band, 9

SUNDAY 8 3 Ring Circus’ The Big Top Gallery — Halfys, Black Smoke, Pancake, 2 Banks Street Bar — Zach

presents

Michaud & the Washington Boys, Ron Hotstream & the F-Holes, Kim Carson, 6

BMC — Soula Billy Swamp Boogie Band, 3; Faux Barrio Billionaires, 6; Marc Joseph’s Mojo Combo, 9 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler Duo feat. Duke Heitger, 7:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like it Hot!, 11 a.m. d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Marc Stone Band, 10 Dragon’s Den — Rekanize, Shanook, Unicorn Fukr, Mr. Cool Bad Guy, 10 Finnegan’s Easy — Keiko Komaki, Robin Clabby, Chris Alford & guests, 2 Funky Pirate — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle & Paul Longstreth, 7 Le Pavillon Hotel — Philip Melancon, 8:30 a.m. The Maison — Dave Easley, 5; Cristina Perez, 7; Eric Gordon & the Lazy Boys, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown trio feat. Russell Batiste & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 10 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — tom McDermott & Kevin Clark, 11:30 a.m.; Riccardo Crespo, 4; Emily Estrella, 7; Javier Guitterrez & Vivaz, 8:30 Old Point Bar — Craig Paddock, 3:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Preservation Hall — the Maryland Jazz Band of Cologne feat. Lucien Barbarin & topsy Chapman, 8 Ralph’s on the Park — tom Worrell, 11:30 a.m. Rita’s Tequila House — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 1 Ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m.; Catherine Anderson, 2 Roosevelt Hotel (Blue Room) — James Rivers Movement, 11 a.m. Siberia — King James, 6; Chain & the Gang, Coasting, Noir Fonce, DJ Wesley Stokes, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — James Singleton, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Raphael Bas & Norbert Slama, 5:30; Lisa Lynn, 8 Triage — Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 6

MoNDAY 9 Apple Barrel — Sam Cam-

marata, 8

Banks Street Bar — N’awlins Johnnys, 9 BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 BMC — Lil Red & Big Bad, 6; Smoky Greenwell’s Blues Jam, 9 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Glutzger, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Jon Cleary, 9 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

nominatEd for 3 “Big Easy” aWards incLuding

“BEST NEW MUSICAL!”

d.b.a. — Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sugar Shawn, 9:30 The Famous Door — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 House of Blues — Portugal. the Man, the Lonely Forest, 9 Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) — Josh Garrett & the Bottom Line, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Super Jam, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Papa Grows Funk, 10 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — Sweet Jones, 6; Chris Polacek & the Hubcap Kings, 9:30 Old Point Bar — Josh Garrett & the Bottom Line, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Players feat. Mark Braud, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Mario Abney, 7

ClASSICAl/ CoNCertS Trinity Episcopal Church — 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276; www.trinitynola. com — tue: Organ & Labyrinth Organ Recital feat. Albinas Prizgintas, 6; Sun: Albinas Prizgintas, 5 Tulane University — Dixon Hall, 865-5105 ext. 2; www. tulane.edu — Mon: KavafianSchub-Shifrin Clarinet trio, 8

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NOW ShOWING 21 JUMP STREET (R) — Channing tatum and Jonah Hill play undercover cops assigned to a high school in the new orleans-shot comedy based on the 1980s tV show. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 ACT OF VALOR (R) — an elite team of navy seals sets out on a global manhunt after discovering a deadly terrorist plot against the U.s. Grand, Hollywood 14 THE ARTIST (PG-13) — the black-and-white, silent french romance depicts Hollywood during the time when silent cinema was being replaced by talkies. AMC Palace 20

BORN TO BE WILD 3-D (PG) — morgan freeman narrates the documentary about two animal preservationists: Daphne sheldrick, who created an elephant sanctuary in Kenya, and Dr. birute mary galdikas, who set up an orphanage for orangutans in borneo. Entergy IMAX DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) — the computeranimated film based on the Dr. seuss book features Zac efron and taylor swift voicing characters. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 FRIENDS WITH KIDS (R) — longtime friends (Jennifer westfeldt and adam scott) decide to have a child together in the comedy also featuring Jon Hamm, Kristen wiig, maya rudolph and megan fox. AMC Palace 20

HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (NR) — the film tells the story of Hurricane Katrina and the impact that louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME (R) — a man’s (Jason segel) day takes a strange turn while running an errand for his mother in the Duplass brothers comedy. Canal Place JOHN CARTER (R) — a Civil war veteran mysteriously finds himself on the surface of mars, where he becomes involved in an epic conflict among the planet’s inhabitants. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9 JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) — a group sets out to rescue the sole inhabitant of a strange island before seismic shockwaves force it under sea. Hollywood 9 LIONS 3-D: THE ROAR OF THE KALAHARI (G) — in botswana’s Kalahari Desert, a life-and-death struggle between a real lion king and a fierce, young contender unfolds. Entergy IMAX MARGARET (R) — anna paquin plays a 17-year-old who believes she played a role in accident that killed a woman, and in trying to make things right she is met with opposition. Chalmette Movies MIRROR MIRROR (PG13) — Julia roberts and lily Collins star in the revamp of

OCTOBER BABY (PG-13) — in the faith-based drama, a naive college freshman’s life is upended after learning she was adopted after a failed abortion attempt. AMC Palace 20 PROJECT X (R) — The Hangover director todd phillips’ found-footage style comedy follows three high school seniors whose extreme house party becomes bigger than they ever imagined. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 9 SAFE HOUSE (R) — a young Cia agent tasked with watching a fugitive at a Cape town safe house finds himself on the run with his charge when mercenaries attack. AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 9 SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (PG-13) — a fisheries scientist (ewan mcgregor) and a businesswoman (emily blunt) work to fulfill a wealthy sheik’s dream of bringing sport fishing to arid Yemen. AMC Palace 20, Canal Place A THOUSAND WORDS (R) — a selfish, fast-talking literary agent who is prone to stretching the truth (eddie murphy) finds a magical tree in his back yard that teaches him a valuable lesson. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand TYLER PERRY’S GOOD DEEDS (PG-13) — a successful, wealthy businessman unexpectedly falls for the cleaning person at his office building. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, Hollywood 9 UNDER THE SEA 3-D (G) — Jim Carrey narrates the documentary exploring the great barrier reef. Entergy IMAX

OPENING WENESDAY TITANIC 3-D (PG-13) — James Cameron’s 1997 epic romance starring leonardo DiCaprio and Kate winslet gets a 3-D re-release.

OPENING FRIDAY AMERICAN REUNION (R) — some of the original American Pie characters return to their small michigan town to reminisce about their teen years.

SPEcIAl ScREENINGS ALL IN: THE POKER MOVIE (NR) — the preservation Hall Jazz band is featured in the score of Douglas tirola’s page 120

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BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES (NR) — the museum screens a 4-D film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. National World War II Museum Solomon Victory theater

THE HUNGER GAMES (PG-13) — in the film adaptation of suzanne Collins’ popular young adult book, teenagers from the 12 districts of what was once north america must fight to the death in an annual televised event. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

Snow White. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

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Showcasing Local Music MON 4/2

Papa Grows Funk

TUE 4/3

Rebirth Brass Band

WED 4/4

Khris Royal & Dark Matter

THU 4/5

The Trio featuring Johnny V, & Special Guests

FRI 4/6

TBA

SAT 4/7

TBA

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Zagat Rated

WED 4/4

CHIP WILSON

9PM

THU 4/5

MICHAEL BROWN & AMY HUDSON

9PM

FRI 4/6

Trio w/ Walter SUN Joe JoeKrown Krown Trio & SUN “Wolfman” Washington 4/8 Russell feat. Russell Batiste & Walter Batiste 3/13 Wolfman Washington

SUN 4/8

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Known for deceptively light and fluffy concoctions like Chocolat, Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom hits the pastry kitchen once again with Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. The film is based on British writer Paul Torday’s novel of the same name, which imagines a Yemeni sheik who wants to bring cold-water fly fishing to his hot and sandy world as a symbolic act of faith. Written entirely in emails, memos and diary entries, Torday’s book quickly develops into a gentle satire as the British Prime Minister’s office takes a political shine to the sheik’s nearly impossible project. In Hallstrom’s hands, the story becomes a pure and almost American-style

Directed by Lasse Hallstrom Staring Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Amr Waked Wide release romantic comedy. There are some genuine laughs, and Emily Blunt is ravishing as a property manager who gradually falls for a fisheries scientist (Ewan McGregor). The movie will disappoint absolutely no one who’s looking for a sweet diversion. But given the rich possibilities of its premise, Hallstrom’s film feels like a missed opportunity. There’s nothing wrong with dessert, but it tends to go down better when preceded by a substantial meal. — KEN KORMAN

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documentary about the poker boom of the last decade. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net ART IS ...THE PERMANENT REVOLUTION (NR) — Manfred Kirchheimer’s film looks at the connection between the artistic process and political art through works by contemporary American artists. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha

Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net THE BEAT HOTEL (NR) — Alan Govenar’s documentary follows American beat poets Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gregory Corso in 1950s and ’60s Paris, who fled the obscenity trials in the United States surrounding the publication of Ginsberg’s poem Howl and sought sanctuary in a cheap hotel. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Monday, then nightly through April 12, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net MARTYRS OF THE ALAMO

(NR) — Austin band Invisible Czars provide an original, live score to the 1915 silent film, which tells the story of the defense of the missionturned-fortress by 185 Texans against an overwhelming Mexican army. Tickets $10. 9:30 p.m. Friday, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net NORTH BY NORTHWEST (NR) — Cary Grant plays a New York advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent by foreign spies in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 film. Tickets $5.50. Noon Wednesday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www.theprytania.com

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RUTH WEISS — The filmmaker and poet presents screenings of films The Brink, Ruth Weiss Meets Her Prometheus, Las Cuevas De Albion and Turnabout. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. Artist reception and book signing 7 p.m., film screenings 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Zeitgeist MultiDisciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

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A STAR IS BORN (NR) — Judy Garland and James Mason star in the 1954 movie-musical about a young actress who finds fame under the tutelage of a movie star. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Monday, La Divina Gelateria, 621 St. Peter St., 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com TIM AND ERIC’S BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE (R) — Surrealist cult comics Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim’s (Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job) feature film follows the pair as they’re given a billion dollars to make a movie but squander every dime. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 9 p.m. Saturday-Monday, then nightly through April 12, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL. The festival seeks submissions in the following film categories: narrative (short and feature length), documentary (short and feature length), experimental shorts and animated shorts. Visit www.neworleansfilmsociety.org for details. Submissions deadline is June 4. AMC Palace 10 (Hammond), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 12 (Clearview), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 16 (Westbank), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 20 (Elmwood), (888) 262-4386; Canal Place, 363-1117; Chalmette Movies, 304-9992; Entergy IMAX, 581-IMAX; Grand (Slidell), (985) 641-1889; Hollywood 9 (Kenner), 464-0990; Hollywood 14 (Covington), (985) 893-3044; Kenner MegaDome, 468-7231; Prytania, 891-2787; Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, 527-6012

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It’s been a long and Lonergan completely selfStarring Anna Paquin, inflicted struggle Matt Damon and Mark for writer/director Kenneth Lonergan Ruffalo to get his New York Limited release epic Margaret to theaters. Known for his award-winning 2000 film You Can Count on Me and as the author of screenplays like Analyze This and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York, Lonergan found himself unable to edit Margaret down to a contractually obligated 150-minute running time. He eventually sought help from Scorsese and several other filmmakers to cut it down — and failed. Years later (believe it or not, the movie was shot in 2005) and after at least three lawsuits between Lonergan and the film’s producers, the hugely ambitious Margaret has finally limped into theaters in a two-and-a-half-hour version Lonergan has not wholeheartedly endorsed. The movie’s tale of a self-obsessed Upper West Side teenager, who believes she has caused an accidental death and struggles to make amends, tries to cover too much thematic territory and scurries down several dead-end streets. Or does it? Maybe Lonergan was right about the length. This long movie actually feels too short to get across all it has to say. Anna Paquin (who’s now grown up and starring in HBO’s True Blood) positively nails the smug selfrighteousness of youth, and there are lots of great performances and memorable moments here. It just doesn’t add up like it should. Even so, this version of Margaret may be the sharpest film portrait so far of post-9/11 Manhattan. The truth is I’m looking forward to the four-hour director’s cut that will surely come out on DVD one day. It just might be a classic. — KEN KORMAN

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ART EVENTS JAMMIN’ ON JULIA. New Orleans Arts District, galleries on Julia Street and St. Charles Avenue — The New Orleans Arts District’s street party features art openings at area galleries, food vendors and live music. Visit www.jamminonjulia.net for details. Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., 524-3233 — Works by the Surrealist Automat, jewelry by Chester Allen and paintings by Louise Guidry, through April. Opening reception noon to 9 p.m. Saturday.

BIG BUNNY FINE ART. 332 Exchange Alley, 309-2444; www.lineartgallery.com — Drawings and monoprints by Greg Giegucz, through May 7. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — “Open Space,” paintings by Stephen Strickland, April 28. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “Modern Ritual,” photographs by Mark Glaviano, through May 12. Opening reception 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com — Works by Tami Curtis-Ellis and Darin Butler. Artists’ reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 — “A Murmuration,” mixed-media sculpture by

FOUNDATION FINE ART GALLERY. 608 Julia St. — Heymann Foundation benefit art exhibition for the Alzheimer’s Association featuring works by Joan Berg Victor. Reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com — Paintings by Jose Bedia, through May 1. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., 895-7375; www.jeanbragg. com — “Run up the Colors,” paintings by Ann Cox Strub, through April. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 400A Julia St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Game Room,” works by Michael Combs, through May 19. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “Lithographs,” works by Billy Hassell, through April 28. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Invisible Connections,” mixed media by Sheila McInerney, through April 28. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 5699501; www.sorengallery.com — “Conversations,” collaborative mixed-media paintings by Kollabs (Anke Schofield and Luis Garcia-Nerey); “A Shallow Home,” mixed-media paintings by Daniel Minter; both through April. Opening reception noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, 5689050 — “Our Country Tears of Thee,” a group exhibition cele-

ANGELA KING GALLERY. 241 Royal St., 524-8211; www. angelakinggallery.com — Glass sculpture by Marlene Rose, through April 15. ANTENNA GALLERY. 3161 Burgundy St., 298-3161; www. press-street.com — “Object Play,” prints and sculpture by Katie Murken, Christopher Michlig, Tricia Treacy and Ashley John Pigford, through Sunday. ANTIEAU GALLERY. 927 Royal St., 304-0849; www. antieaugallery.com — “Black White & Blue,” portraits by John Pappas; works by Bryan Cunningham, John Whipple and Chris Roberts-Antieau, through April 21. ANTON HAARDT GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 309-4249; www.antonart.com — Works by Anton Haardt, Christopher Moses and others, ongoing. ATELIER-MAGASIN. 3954 Magazine St. — Wood and metal sculpture by Kelly Guidry; photographs by Amy James; portraits by Clay Judice Jr.; paintings by George Marks; all ongoing. BARRISTER’S GALLERY. 2331 St. Claude Ave., 5252767; www.barristersgallery. com — Prints by Sean Star Wars and Aaron McNamee in conjunction with the Southern Graphics Council International convention, through Saturday. THE BEAUTY SHOP. 3828 Dryades St. — Works by Rebecca Rebouche, ongoing. BEE GALLERIES. 319 Chartres St., 587-7117; www. beegalleries.com — Works by 15 local and regional artists including Martin LaBorde, ongoing. BENEITO’S ART. 3618 Magazine St., 891-9170; www. bernardbeneito.com — Oil paintings, prints and postcards by Bernard E. Beneito, ongoing. BYRDIE’S GALLERY. 2422-A St. Claude Ave., www.byrdiesgallery.com — A group exhibition of artists from the Community Print Shop, through April 10. CAFE BABY. 237 Chartres St., 310-4004; www.markbercier.com — Paintings and works on paper by Mark Bercier, ongoing. CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Artists of Faith,” works by Jack Bartlett, Sonia

CASELL GALLERY. 818 Royal St., 524-0671; www.casellartgallery.com — Works by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, Phillip Sage and Jack Miller, ongoing. COURTYARD GALLERY. 1129 Decatur St., 330-0134; www.woodartandmarketing. com — Hand-carved woodworks by Daniel Garcia, ongoing. D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 — ”Macrocosm/ Microcosm,” metal and glass sculpture by Shae Freeman, through Thursday. DU MOIS GALLERY. 4921 Freret St., 818-6032 — “Your Planet Has Not Seen its Golden Age,” printmaking by Jesse Shaw and Erin Zona in conjunction with the Southern Graphics Council International convention, through Sunday. THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.org — Prints and installations by Tim Dooley, Aaron Wilson, Derek Whitlock, Craig Branum and Ben FoxMcCord, through Sunday. GALLERY VERIDITAS. 3822 Magazine St., 267-5991; www. gvnola.com — “Skin and Bone,” works by Joseph Holmes, Tracy McKay and Francisco Magallan, through April. THE GARDEN DISTRICT GALLERY. 1332 Washington Ave., 891-3032; www. gardendistrictgallery.com — “Twelve,” a group exhibition of 12 artists presenting 12-inch square works, through April 15. GOOD CHILDREN GALLERY. 4037 St. Claude Ave., 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Landfill,” a printmaking exhibition, through Sunday. GUY LYMAN FINE ART. 3645 Magazine St., 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart.com — Mixed media with mechanical light sculptures by Jimmy Block, ongoing. HOMESPACE GALLERY. 1128 St. Roch Ave., (917) 584-9867 — “Reflections Through a Lens: The Genre of Self-Portraiture,” photographs, gravures and paintings by Tina Freeman, Sylvia Plachy, Josephine Sacabo, Elizabeth Shannon and Mimi Stafford, through Saturday. JACK GALLERY. 900 Royal St., 588-1777 — Paintings, lithographs and other works by Tom Everhart, Gordon Parks, Al Hirschfeld, Stanley Mouse, Anja, Patrick McDonnell and other artists, ongoing. JAZZ & HERITAGE GALLERY. 1205 N. Rampart St., 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org — “Femme Fest,” an exhibit by the Jazz and Heritage Foundation and the Women’s

Caucus for Art of Louisiana, through April 21.

JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 400A Julia St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — Works by Tony Fitzpatrick, Michael Pajon and Catherine Brooks in conjunction with Southern Graphics International convention, through April 13. LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “Primordial and Sacred,” works by Deedra Ludwig, through April 14. NOUVELLE LUNE. 938 Royal St., 908-1016 — Works using reclaimed, re-purposed or salvaged materials by Linda Berman, Georgette Fortino, David Bergeron, Kelly Guidry and Tress Turner, ongoing. PETER O’NEILL STUDIOS. 721 Royal St., 527-0703; www. oneillgallery.com — Works by Peter O’Neill, ongoing. REYNOLDS-RYAN ART GALLERY. Isidore Newman School, 5333 Danneel St., 8966369; www.newmanschool. org — “Highlands & Lowlands,” paintings by Campbell Hutchinson and Allison Stewart, through Thursday. RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS GALLERY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts. com — Works by Cathy CooperStratton, Margo Manning, Chad Ridgeway and Teri Walker and others, ongoing. SCOTT EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY. 2109 Decatur St., 610-0581 — “Barry Kaiser: A Photographic Restrospective”; “Sex&Death&Rock&Roll,” photographs by Sean Yseult; both through Saturday. ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyart.org — “Engagement,” works by Gerald Cannon, Jessica Danby, Laura Gipson and Kathy Rodriguez, through Saturday. STAPLE GOODS. 1340 St. Roch Ave., 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Symbiosis,” prints and mixedmedia drawings by Laura Richens, through Sunday. TAYLOR/BERCIER FINE ART. 233 Chartres St., 5270072 — “Blood Relatives,” works by Fred Stonehouse; “Drips, Drops and Ink Blots,” works by Mark Hosford, through April. THREE RIVERS GALLERY. 333 E. Boston St., (985) 8922811; www.threeriversgallery. com — Works by Gail Glassman, through May 10.

UPTOWN POPUP ART GALLERY. 7835 Maple St. — “Lights, Camera, Action,” works employing unconventional use of lighting and photography by Gary Perez and Drake Fuller; “Preludes,” works by Charles H. Trapolin; both through Saturday.

cAll fOR ARTISTS FRIENDS OF THE HARBOR CENTER. Adult and student artists living in St. Tammany Parish are invited to create and submit pinatas to be showcased at a gala May 5. Cash prizes also will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in adult and student categories. Call (985) 7813650 for details. Submissions deadline is April 23. MID-CITY BAYOU BOOGALOO. The annual festival (May 18-20) seeks artists to participate in an art market during the event. Email art@ thebayouboogaloo.com or visit www.thebayouboogaloo.com for details. NEW ORLEANS BY NEW ORLEANS. Artwork is needed to illustrate the upcoming community anthology of short stories and poetry. Visit www. bookbyauthors.org for details. Submission deadline is April 15.

SPARE SPAcES DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR. 5535 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8500; www. dosjefescigarbar.com — Works by Mario Ortiz, ongoing. THREE MUSES. 536 Frenchmen St., 252-4801; www. thethreemuses.com — Portraits by Zack Smith, ongoing.

muSEumS CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “NOLA NOW, Part II: Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape (1986 & 2012)”; “Spaces,” works from artist co-ops Antenna, The Front and Good Children Gallery; both through June 10. “Expose,” works from artist co-ops Parse Gallery, Staple Goods Collective and T-Lot, through Oct. 7. HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Furnishing Louisiana, 1735–1835,” an exhibition exploring early Louisiana furniture and woodworking, through June 17. LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “New Orleans Bound 1812: The Steamboat That Changed America,” through January 2013. page 125

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ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www. arthurrogergallery.com — “Down Highway 23,” paintings by David Bates; sculpture by Joseph Havel; both through May 19. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Thor Carlson, through May 3. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

ACADEMY GALLERY. 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111 — Works by Robert Seago and Sarah Griffin Thibodeaux, through May 12.

Kouyoumdjian, Nell Tilton, David Goodman and Jean Geraci, through April 14.

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Tamarind Touchstones: Fabulous at Fifty Newcomb Art Gallery Tulane University 865-5328 www.newcombartgallery.tulane.edu

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LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state.la.us — “The Louisiana Plantation Photos of Robert Tebbs,” 60 gelatin silver prints by the architecture photographer, through November. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond”; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM. 945 Magazine St., 5276012; www.nationalww2museum. org — “September 11, 2001: A Global Moment,” through May 20. NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, through Sunday.

“Self-Taught Artists from NOMA’s Permanent Collection,” an exhibition curated by Alice Yelen, through April 15. “Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial,” through May 20. “Mass Produced: Technology in 19th Century English Design,” through June 24. “Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues,” through Sept. 16. “Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita, through Oct. 7.

539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — “The Past Still Present,” photographs by David Halliday; “The Shape of Louisiana Commenting on the Shape of Louisiana,” assemblages by Jimmy Descant, through Sunday. “Thirty Years of LSU Printmaking,” student artwork curated by Kimberly Arp, through Monday.

NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University, 865-5328; www. newcombartgallery.tulane.edu — “Tamarind Touchstones: Fabulous at Fifty,” a retrospective exhibition of lithographs from the Tamarind Institute, through April 15.

SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVE. Jones Hall, Tulane University, 6801 Freret St., 865-5699; seaa.tulane.edu — “Following Wright,” an exhibit highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence with drawings by architects Edward Sporl, Albert C. Ledner, Philip Roach Jr. and Leonard Reese Spangenberg, through Dec. 7.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St.,

SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM. Riverwalk Mar-

ketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.southernfood. org — “IlluminEATing,” photographs by Meredith Beau, through June 10. “Tanqueray Olive” and “Guinness Pint,” prints by Tom Gianfagna, through Jan. 21, 2013. “Lena Richard: Pioneer in Food TV,” an exhibit curated by Ashley Young; “Then and Now: The Story of Coffee”; both ongoing.

TULANE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ROOM. Jones Hall, room 205, Tulane University, 6801 Freret St., 8655000; www.tulane.edu — “The Art of Proteus,” an exhibition showcasing the krewe’s costume and float designs from 1882-1907, through May 30.

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Eclectic exhibitions with limited work by each artist can be disorienting even if the artists themselves are well known. That goes double if their medium isn’t typical, so viewing this retrospective of lithographs from the Tamarind Institute featuring work by modern masters can be like looking for friends in costume on Mardi Gras; some are instantly recognizable but others are not. For instance, a mysterious image of the word “Angel” spelled out in Hells Angels script on a flesh-toned field turns out to be Ed Ruscha playing coy, and Philip Pearlstein’s Nude on an Indian blanket is typical of his sympathetic flair for female sensuality. Jim Dine’s prints of empty male bathrobes standing with arms akimbo suggest Hugh Hefner as a ghost haunting the Playboy mansion. Scary. Abstractions can work well in lithography, and an untitled Sam Francis composition from 1966 displays perfect pitch for line and color, but Hung Liu’s Wildflower (pictured) conveys a sense of Asian delicacy expressed in Western terms — in a piece that is in many ways representative of this show’s quietly meditative aura. The Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape component of the NOLA Now show at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) has been held over until April 7. Featuring a variety of styles and media, this too is a smorgasbord, a Whitman’s Sampler of new work and golden oldies by mostly local artists. Curated by former CAC director Don Marshall, this and the Spaces expo upstairs, curated by visual arts director Amy Mackie, have helped bring local artists back to the CAC in a big way for the first time in ages. Unfortunately, Mackie recently resigned, citing “philosophical differences” with CAC management. Whatever the reason, the abrupt loss of the last two CAC visual arts directors, both from New York’s innovative New Museum, can’t possibly help when it comes to attracting qualified successors. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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BurlESquE & CABArET BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., 553-2270; www.sonesta.com — trixie minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of leon “Kid Chocolate” brown. Call 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. friday. TOMMYGUN WEDDING: A SPEAKEASY CABARET. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.com — the show features burlesque, fire performance, puppetry and live music. tickets $10. 10 p.m. friday.

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’33. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre. com — bremner Duthie’s oneman musical that played the new orleans fringe festival portrays a range of performers scattered by the 1933 nazi crackdown on artists in berlin. tickets $10. 8 p.m. thursdaysaturday, 3 p.m. saturday, through april 7.

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AN APOLOGY FOR THE COURSE AND OUTCOME OF CERTAIN EVENTS DELIVERED BY DOCTOR JOHN FAUSTUS ON THIS HIS FINAL EVENING. The Hatchery’s Garret Theater, 4210 St. Claude Ave., second floor — four Humours theater produces mickle maher’s tragicomedy featuring a rotating list of guest performers, including leon Contavesprie, gary rucker and otter, in the role of mephistopheles. Call 948-4167 or email fourhumourstheater@gmail.com for reservations. admission is “pay what you can.” 7 p.m. sunday, 9 p.m. monday-tuesday through april 23. GOOD SPORTS. Pontchartrain Hotel, Caribbean Room, 2031 St. Charles Ave., 5240581; www.thepontchartrain. com — larry beron, alden Hagardorn and philip melancon present a revue of songs — including originals — about sports. Call 524-0581 for reservations. tickets $15. 8 p.m. thursday. KISS KISS JULIE. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road — based on the august strindberg play Miss Julie, artspot productions’ interactive performance takes the audience on a sensory romp through a 200-year-old home. the show contains nudity. no one under 18 is admitted. Call 826-7783 or visit www. artspotproductions.org for details. tickets $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. thursday-sunday through april 15.

THE LION KING. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — animals are brought to life in the tony award-winning stage production based on the animated Disney film. tickets $40-$153 (plus fees). 8 p.m. tuesdaysaturday, 6:30 p.m. sunday (except april 15), 2 p.m. saturday and 1 p.m. through april 15.

CITY OF HOPE. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com — Cast members from the touring production of The Lion King host the fundraiser for United way of southeast louisiana that includes a revue performed by the actors, as well as appearances from local performers John “spud” mcConnell, theresa andersson and mudhoney Dance Collective. tickets $20-$100.

ON THE AIR. Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — bob edes Jr., troi bechet, gary rucker and others star in the musical that pays tribute to the heyday of radio broadcasts. 8 p.m. fridaysaturday, 11 a.m. sunday.

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CRESCENT CITY SOUND CHORUS. Delgado Community College, City Park campus, Orleans Avenue, between City Park Avenue and Navarre Street; www.dcc.edu — the women’s chorus holds weekly auditions for new members. Call 453-0858 or visit www. crescentcitysound.com for details. 7 p.m. monday. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — the theater seeks actors for its upcoming production of the musical. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. saturday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. monday. MARDI GRAS CHORUS. Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1001 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 469-4740; www.ctk-nola.org — the men’s barbershop harmony chorus holds weekly auditions for new members. Call 363-9001 or visit www.mardigraschorus.com for details. 7:15 p.m. tuesday.

CAll FOr THEATEr LATINO YOUTH THEATER PROJECT. performance artist Jose torres-tama, puentes new orleans and the new orleans Jazz & Heritage foundation seek latino youth to participate in a weeklong free theater workshop (april 9-14), which culminates in a performance. Call 821-7228 or email laura@ puentesno.org for details.

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THURSDAY 5 ART ACTIVITIES DURING AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — the ogden offers art activities for kids during weekly after Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY 4 ALGIERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUSINESS LUNCHEON. English Turn Country Club, 3201 Rue Parc Fontaine, 392-6590 — plaquemines parish president billy nungesser delivers the keynote presentation at the luncheon that discusses “the economic impact of regional participation on the westbank.” Call 362-6436 or visit www.algierseconomic.com for details. admission $30 members, $35 nonmembers. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — the market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. saturday. FRENCH MARKET FARMERS MARKET. French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and N. Peters streets, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — the weekly market offers seasonal produce, seafood, prepared foods, smoothies and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National World War II Museum,

945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — the semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of world war ii-related topics. Call 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. noon. NEW ORLEANS ROSE SOCIETY MEETING. Whitney Bank Training Room, 1441 Metairie Road, Metairie, 8386364; www.whitneybank. com — the meeting discusses fertilizing and spraying. Call 368-6885 for details. 7:30 p.m. PLANT PROPAGATION. Garden Study Center, Botanical Garden, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9488; www. neworleanscitypark.com — Joan arnold presents the program. Call (866) 220-0418 or visit myhealth.peopleshealth.com for details. free admission. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY 5 DAN FORMAN TRIBUTE FUNDRAISER. d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., 942-3731; www.dbabars.com/dbano — the party featuring food, drink specials, a silent auction and raffle is a benefit for the louisiana outdoors outreach program, a student program started by forman, who died of a heart attack in february. admission $10. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ENERGY SMART PRESENTATION. New Orleans Public Library, Martin Luther King Branch, 1611 Caffin Ave., 529-7323; www.nutrias. org — the program discusses entergy new orleans’ energy efficiency program that provides audits and cash rebates to customers who take steps to increase the efficiency of their homes and businesses.

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members, $10 nonmembers. 7:30 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — the weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, green plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FRENCH QUARTER WINE FESTIVAL. Le Meritage, 1001 Toulouse St., 5228800; www.lemeritagerestaurant.com/ — the festival pairs food by chef michael farrell with wines from a variety of vineyards. Dinners range from $97-$175, plus tax and tip. Visit www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com for details. tuesday-wednesday through april 25.

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holds a juried art market for professional artists on the first Friday of each month. Artists pay a $15 application fee and, if accepted, a $20 booth fee. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, N. Rampart and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, natural products, art, crafts and entertainment. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE Y’ART. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — The museum’s weekly event features music, performances, lectures, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Blvd. — Hoodstar Entertainment, B.W. Cooper Resident Management Center and the Louisiana Enhancement Corporation’s event, held in response to New Orleans’ rising crime rate, features speakers, entertainment, food, a basketball tournament, Easter egg hunt and more. Noon to 6 p.m. ONE MILLION BONES PROJECT. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — The touring project aiming to raise awareness of atrocities happening in Congo, Somalia and Sudan through the creation of one million handmade bones hosts an exhibition of the 50,000 bones created by New Orleanians. The event also features speakers and a reception. Visit www.onemillionbones.org for details. 10 a.m. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Holy Angels Complex, 3500 St. Claude Ave., 875-4268; www.sankofafarmersmarket.org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Call 355-4442 or visit www. visitstbernard.com for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WILD IRIS TOUR. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 6773668 — The site ranger takes participants on the park’s nature trail to view the wild irises. 10 a.m. WONDER OF WETLANDS. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Participants learn about erosion and what is being done to preserve Lake Pontchartrain’s shoreline, then use scoop nets to collect aquatic wildlife. 1 p.m.

Sunday 8 HAIR OF THE DOG. Recovery Room, 533 Toulouse St. — Dogs are allowed at this

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St., Slidell — The Slidell Art League hosts a monthly art market at the Camellia City Farmers Market. Visit www. slidellartleague.info for details. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 8615898; www.marketumbrella. org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. E-WASTE AND PAINT DROP-OFF. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., 8999119 — Whole Foods and the Green Project offer a monthly electronic waste and paint drop-off event. Visit www.greenproject.org for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 — ERACE meets in the church’s Westfeldt Room for its weekly discussion group. Call 8661163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FONTAINEBLEAU HISTORY TOUR. Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — The session discusses the history of the park, as well as the life of Bernard de Marigny and his influence on Louisiana’s history. 11 a.m. FRERET STREET FESTIVAL. Freret Street, 4400-5000 blocks; www. thenewfreret.com — The festival features four music stages, more than 200 local vendors, children’s activities, a roller derby event and more. Visit www. freretstreetfestival.com for details. Noon to 6 p.m. GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. GRETNA FARMERS MARKET. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 3628661 — The weekly rain-orshine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Call for Volunteers AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345; www. cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient-service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. ANOTHER LIFE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS. Another Life Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 543-3480, anotherlifefoundation@hotmail.com or visit www.anotherlifefoundation.org. AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS. The aquarium accepts applications for the volunteer naturalists, education, husbandry and volunteer diver programs. Visit www.auduboninstitute.org/volunteers/aquarium for details. BAYOU REBIRTH WETLANDS EDUCATION. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth. org for details. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEERS. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, 309-7304 or (877) 500-7304; www.bbbssela.org — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other outings you both would enjoy. Call for information. CASA NEW ORLEANS. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are

required; thorough training and support is provided. Call Brian Opert at 522-1962 ext. 213 or email info@casaneworleans. org for details.

more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete a volunteer orientation to work directly with animals. Call or email Dionne Simoneaux at dionne@la-spca.org.

CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. CCFM and marketumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shopper questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call 495-1459 or email latifia@ marketumbrella.org for details.

LOWERNINE.ORG VOLUNTEERS. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org for details.

EDGAR DEGAS FOUNDATION. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call 821-5009 or email info@ degashouse.com for details.

MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS. Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at 888-5880 for details.

GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS. The group that provides free energy efficient light bulbs seeks volunteers to help install the bulbs in homes. Email peter.schamp@ greenlightneworleans.org or visit www.greenlightneworleans.org/volunteerapply.html for details.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION. The MDA seeks volunteers ages 16 and older for its weeklong summer camps around the country. Call (800) 572-1717 or visit www.mda.org/summercamp for details.

HANDSON NEW ORLEANS. The volunteer center for the Greater New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the various opportunities available, how to sign up to attend service projects and general tips on how to be a good volunteer. Call 483-7041 ext. 107, email volunteer@ handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans. org for details. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS. Harmony Hospice, 519 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-8111 — Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Jo-Ann Moore at 832-8111 for details. JACKSON BARRACKS MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com for details. JEFFERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL. The charter school that educates at-risk middle school students who have been expelled from Jefferson Parish public schools seeks adult mentors for its students. Call 836-0808 for details. LOUISIANA SPCA VOLUNTEERS. Dorothy Dorsett Brown LA/SPCA Campus, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., Algiers, 368-5191; www.la-spca. org — The Louisiana SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The museum accepts applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call 527-6012 ext. 243 or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum. org for details. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Volunteers are needed for the festival’s production team both before and during the festival (April 27–May 6). Call 4106129 or email volunteers@ nojazzfest.com or visit www. nojazzfest.com/volunteer for details. OPERATION REACH VOLUNTEERS. Operation REACH and Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps seek college student volunteers from all over the country to assist in providing recreation and education opportunities for New Orleansarea inner-city youth and their families. For information, visit www.thegyac.org and www. operationreach.org. PEOPLE PROGRAM. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to teach active seniors at its campuses in Metairie, New Orleans and the West Bank. Call 284-7678 for details. PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS. New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are page 132

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Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 304-7115; www.maplestreetbookshop. com — The author signs and discusses Coffee Colored Dreams. 6 p.m. Thursday. PASS IT ON. George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St., 586-7432; www. themckennamuseum.com — Poet Gian “G-Persepect” Smith and Alphonse “Bobby” Smith host a weekly spokenword and music event. Admission $6. 9 p.m. Saturdays. POETRY MEETING. New Orleans Poetry Forum, 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 — The forum holds workshops every Wednesday. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ROBERT JEANFREAU. Maple Street Book Shop, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 3047115; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The author signs and discusses The Story Behind Stone. 3 p.m. to

5 p.m. Saturday.

ROBERT OLMSTEAD. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 — The author signs and discusses The Coldest Night. 5:30 p.m. Monday. SPOKEN WORD. Ebony Square, 4215 Magazine St. — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 students. 11 p.m. Friday. TAO POETRY. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. UNIVERSES. Craige Cultural Center, 1800 Newton St., Algiers — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Sunday. WAYNE PACELLE. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 — The president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States signs The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call To Defend Them and discusses the society’s efforts. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. THE WELL: A WOMEN’S POETRY CIRCLE. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., 947-2121; www. stannanola.org — The group for writers of all levels meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. Call 655-5489 or email hwoodie104@gmail. com for details.

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JOB GURU Dear Job Guru, Whether it is cover letters or résumés, I always feel uncomfortable writing about myself, my accomplishments, and my assets. What suggestions do you have for overcoming this? — Bailey M., Metairie, LA Dear Bailey, First, you should know that not wanting to tout yourself in a boastful, prideful, or highly confident manner is, in my experience, a tendency affecting women much more often than men. During my 18 years as a professional résumé writer in New Orleans, I have rarely seen men shrink from highlighting their accomplishments or being worried about looking overly qualified. On the other hand, Grant Cooper I’ve witnessed many women who suggested I downplay their successes for one reason or another, usually because they “don’t want to boast.” The job search process is very much an accomplishment-based arena. If you don’t sell yourself, no one else will, and not being just a bit boastful on your résumé, in a professional way, of course, is a big mistake. It would be like not dressing sharply for an interview, not detailing your car before you sell it, or not cutting your lawn and painting your house before putting it on the market. Recent example: I had a highly competent, sharp, mid-30s professional client who literally ran her entire bank branch when her boss was transferred for nearly a year. When I suggested to her that we highlight her temporary assignment as Acting Branch Manager and feature all of the success she had in running the branch, she downplayed her role. “It really wasn’t my title, I was just filling in.”

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On the other hand I’ve had many male clients who “filled in” for their boss for only a few weeks, insisting that I leverage their resume to show how they “directed the entire operation” and suggesting that I emphasize their “stunning accomplishments” within those few weeks. However, Bailey, you are right. It definitely is challenging to write about the one person you can’t be objective about… yourself. All of that second-guessing and the uncertainty of how to best portray yourself certainly is challenging, but by all means put your best foot forward and don’t be reluctant to sell yourself in your resume or cover letter.

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Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Resumes®, Grant is currently ranked in the Top 2% of 340 LinkedIn National Resume Writing Experts and has fulfilled contracts for the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, the NFL, the NBA, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and major corporations throughout the nation.

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Busy Dental Office in the CBD seeking a full time Office Assistant for the Front Desk. This position requires a sunny disposition, an eagerness to work with people and a commitment to excellent customer service. Hours are Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday morning. Parking is paid. Long term employment will include paid holidays and vacations and an opportunity to participate in a retirement program. We do not offer medical insurance at this time. If you are looking to work in an upbeat environment in the heart of the CBD, please email your resume to tracy@cbddentalcare.com

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Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach: Provide coaching expertise & leadership for the intercollegiate tennis program at Loyola University New Orleans. 2 yrs successful coaching experience; high level of expertise in all technical aspects of tennis; ability to work effectively with college student athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, & members of the community; a philosophy of intercollegiate athletics which places the highest emphasis on the preeminence of the academic mission of the institution & the role of athletics as a part of the students’ total educational experience; must have a well developed personal system of ethical values that will be used as a basis for supervising & developing collegiate programs; must possess beliefs basically supportive of & compatible with the principles of Catholic, Jesuit higher education & specific goals of the university. Must be member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. Travel required. Job location: New Orleans, LA. For confidential consideration, email your resume & credentials to resumes@loyno.edu. When submitting your resume & cover letter, please reference Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach in the subject line of your email. Must apply w/in 30 days and refer to job # 11346 to be considered.

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Agatha is a 10-year-old, spayed, Miniature Poodle who enjoys hugs and extra attention. She’s a laid back, yet playful, gal who is a bit shy around new friends. To meet Agatha or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191.

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Aria is a 1 1/2-year-old, spayed, DLH with long “fuzzy slippers.” She prefers a quiet home with soft music, since she’s a bit fearful of loud noises (including thunder). To meet Aria or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191. To look for a lost pet come to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), Mon-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 or call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org

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(Mid City but could be anywhere by now),Ozzie, male, brown/black stripe (brindle), pit mix, sweet, call him & he will come, hold him & call me asap, Traci 504-975-5971.

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Sweete Pie, 2 yr old, vetted, spayed & is up to date on all shots. Housebroken & gets along with everyone! Call Kathleen at ( 504) 931-6949

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F, steel grey with white spots. Laid back. Loves attention. Waiting 4 years for a home. Adopted as a kitten but returned when family moved. Fully vetted. Call 601-749-0268 or email spaymart@hughes.net.

DARLA - Maine Coon mix

6 yr old, fully vetted, DLH, beautiful brown. Rescued in a cruelty case, Darla is very easy going, loving and sweet. To meet Darla and other wonderful Spaymart cats, visit our Thrift Store Adoption Ctr at 6601 Vets or call 454-8200.

MAZIE

This sweet little girl is purrfect for your family, a definite TAKE HOME calico. Great with strangers and other cats. Easy going and fun loving, she is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Contact Lynn at spaymart@hughes.net.

SIMONE-4 YR OLD DLH

Sophisticated and beautiful, orange tabby. OK with other cats, but would be happy living alone as a spoiled princess. Enjoys love & attention. Fully vetted. To meet Simone and other wonderful Spaymart cats, visit our Thrift Store Adoption Ctr at 6601 Vets or call 454-8200.

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2 yr. old, fully vetted & wants to join your family. Never meets a stranger, good with kids and other cats-sleek, shiny black coat, easy to love. If you’d like to adopt Gordy, call 601-749-0268 or email spaymart@hughes.net.

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CAT CHAT Hello. My Name is Mr B and I am 30 pounds of pure love. I’m 5 years old, DSH, Siamese Mix. I’m slowly losing weight and getting my figure back. I love everybody. I am fully vetted and ready to go home! Please call 601-749-0268 for more information on adopting and visit www.spaymart.org to view many other cats up for adoption.

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Small & Big Jobs - We Do It All Custom cabinets, carpentry, painting, sheetrock, ceramic, roofs, kitchen & baths. Call (504) 324-9585

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One of a Kind Penthouse! Open House April 1, 1-3pm. Shrimp & Grits by Mia’s Balcony. $995,000. Lauren Maginnis 504-2204044. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s international Realty, 504.944.3605. Each office Independently owned & operated.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

214 Chartres #1 $849K

New Listing. Hidden Gem! Lg (2300sf) 2br/2ba, wet bar, spacious living & INTERIOR COURTYARD. E.J. Maysonave (504) 554-6210

333 JULIA

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT #208: New renov, beautiful hdwd flrs, granite cntrs & top of the lineapp. Lg 1br/1ba 720 sq ft on atrium! Rooftop pool & cabana. $229,000 #504: Beaut renv 5th fl corner. Chef’s kitc & open bar into lg liv & din w/ wall of windows. 1 pkng in int garage. $395,000. E.J. Maysonave (504) 554-6210

ALGIERS 3060 HUDSON PL.

3BR 2BA redone, all new, must see! $188,500 obo Great Algiers nbrhood Call Betsy Birdsong 504-376-7650 Value Plus Realty 504-780-9422

ALGIERS POINT Beautifully Restored! 2 Master Suites, 2.5 story shotgun Double interconnecting double parlors, $299K. Paul Shows - 504.944.3605. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty 504.944.3605. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN WALK TO CITY PARK - $39K

Vacant lot 50 x100, Castine St great neighborhood Re/Max Partners 888-9900. Each office independently owned and operated. Phyllis Seely 236-6464

938 Royal St. A $215K Great location for this condo. Perfect for your weekend getaways! Quaint & comfortable. 1 br, great kit & bath.

835 Royal St. $349.5K Great location, secluded hideaway! Spac 2 br, 2 marble tile baths. Small rear balc overlooking garden.

617 Duphine St. $268K Spacious light filled condo. Great floor plan. Fabulous pool and courtyard. Being sold furnished. In the heart of the quarter.

Paula Bowler, Agent • French Quarter Realty o:504-949-5400 • c:504-952-3131 • www.frenchquarterrealty.com

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1 Br, 1 BA, HIGH CEILINGS, GRANITE KITCHEN 1ST FL OFF PATIO $279,000 DORIAN BENNETT SOTHEBYS 9443695 CALL PAT KAHN 450-4506 LICENSED IN LA & MS

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113 Lavergne

922-24 Dauphine St. $875K Four 1 bedroom apartments. Parking for 5+ cars.

FQ Townhouse Building. Fully renovated 1830’s. Spacious 2BR w/private patio. Slate flrs, granite, ss, brick & beams. Elevator access to rooftop terrace.E.J. Maysonave (504) 554-6210

732 Gov. Nicholls - $890,000

Classic Greek Revival Townhome has lovely historic details: marble mantles, Zubar wallpaper, lush private ctyd & 2 story rear guesthouse w kitchen. Offst parking for two cars, balcony overlooking he Quarter. Dorian M. Bennett 504.236.7688 Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s international Realty, 504.944.3605. Each office Independently owned & operated.

Cozy 1 bdrm condo in heart of Marigny Triangle. Offst pkg. Short walk to French Qtr. Balcony, ctyd. Only $159K. Carol, 504-908-3605. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty, 504.944.3605. Ea office Independently owned & operated.

824 BURGUNDY UNIT 2

Magnificent 2 br, 2 ba. hi ceil, hdwd flrs, covered balc, patio & pool. $499,000. Brigitte Fredy, 504-616-4044, Latter & Blum, ERA powered is independently owned and operated. 948-3011 X110. www.brigittefredy.com

Ann de Montluzin Farmer

BROKER

Historic House and Luxury Home Specialist

(504) 895-1493 (504) 430-8737

Residential /Commercial Sales and Leasing, Appraisals.

farmeran@gmail.com

Was gutted to the studs in 2004/05 and underwent a high quality renovation. 3 independent bedrooms, 2 full baths, master with whirlpool plus nice walk-in closet, off street parking in a great close to town location.

www.demontluzinrealtors.com

Building on a real estate heritage since 1905

THE FERNANDEZ HOUSE

927 DAUPHINE STREET $1,895,000 An excellent example of an early creole cottage set in a serene compound. Beautiful courtyard with mature plantings in a classic partere garden. Property consists of the main house, 4 income producing apartments and a large bonus space-- office, workshop, gym, etc. Parking for multiple cars. Great location.

Paula Bowler, Owner/Agent • French Quarter Realty o:504-949-5400 • c:504-952-3131 www.frenchquarterrealty.com

817 Amelia Street $ 239,900 Rustic charm on this unique home fashioned from joining two separate cottages. Great flowing floor plan and with a second front door that’s great for working from home. Off street parking.

Michael L. Baker, ABR/M, CRB, HHS President Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 • cell 504-606-6226 Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 28 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

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455 Phillip Street $ 239,000

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1020 ESPLANADE #103. Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo, high ceil in den, sparkling pool, courtyd, fenced pkg. Private attached alley could be dog run. $339K. Lana Sackett, Gardner Realtors, 504352-4934. www.lanasackett.com

Courtyard Studio

514 DUMAINE, Unit 6. Charming 2nd flr studio perfectly located, 1BR , French doors open to balcony. Parking avail. Asking $104,000. Judy Fisher, Inc, 504-388-3023. www.JudyFisher. net

Esplanade Condo - 115K

Two-story renovated townhouse condo with all the amenities. Tasteful kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless appliances, central A/H, pool and dedicated off-street parking spot, & 1 block to the French Quarter. Agents protected. Call 525-3067 O/A

Exq. Irish Channel Dbl

Exquisite Irish Channel double. Gutted to the studs & wonderfully renovated. CA&H, granite cntrtps, inside laundry, wood flrs in mint move-in condition. Great tenant on one side pays $995 per month. 538-40 Philip Street. $269,000. Michael L. Baker, Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 Cell 504-606-6226. Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission with offices in the historic Lower Garden District of New Orleans

JAX BREWERY French Quarter’s Finest

N * 1/1 Riverviews $495,000 J * Rare 3/3 1750 sq. ft $695,000 H * Jackson Square 2/2 $795,000 All easy access to River Terrace E.J. Maysonave (504) 554-6210

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GRETNA / HARVEY

3437 ST. CHARLES #C

Parades & streetcar at your doorstep! Unique 2bd condo. Dramatic open flr plan w/cathedral ceilings & period stained glass windows Gated off street pkng. $249,900. Josee Francher Kantak, (504) 427-3333. Gardner Realtors, (504) 891-6400. Licensed Realtor in Louisiana, Francher Perrin Group

830 Fifth St, Harvey

3BR, 2BA, right off WB Expressway. Only 13 years old. Covered carport & patio. Cathedral ceiling in kitchen & breakfast area. $126,100 Kim Catalano 504-462-0734, GARDNER, REALTORS, 504-861-7575

Timberlane Golf Course

3821 LAUREL ST. #5

$150,000 Soaring ceilings, open entertaining area, beautiful view Pool, Needs Renovation. Gardner Realtors 8916400 Gail Ruddock.com, 897-6000

1 BR, 1 BA, 2 blks to Magazine St. . - Chic Condo Conversion. Offst pkg, ss appl, marble bath, intercom, w/d. $119K. Patrick Tucker, 504-908-6364. Property New Orleans LLC 231-2445. www.propertyneworleans.com

Lakeview Appraisal Service LLC

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1302 JACKSON AVENUE

Historic Garden District luxury renov. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Premium finishes & fixtures. Sophisticated & tasteful. $960,000. Ricky Lemann, 504-4606340. Keller Williams Realty N.O. 504862-0100. Each office Independently owned & operated.

1310 Eagle St

WHAT’S YOUR HOME WORTH? PROPERTY TAXES TOO HIGH? Residential Appraisals $300 Kevin T. LaGraize www.lakeview-appraisal.com 504-284-3445

WESTBANK 817 Matador Dr. Gretna

3BR, 2 BA, cute cottage near Oak St. $96K. Also avail - Unique property w/ 2 buildings at 1300 Eagle St and Vacant lot at 1304 Eagle St. Judy Fisher REALTORS 504-388-3023. www.JudyFisher.net

$140,000.00 1,972 SF 3 BR/2 BA. Large den off back, separate dining room and formal living. Katherine Eley 985-373-2823, Beau Box Residential Real Estate 504-525-5354

WOODMERE - 4BDRM

2227 CHESTNUT ST.

Beautifully appointed 3/2, double parlor in Garden District. . Courtyard, cocktail pool. $525,000. Ricky Lemann, 504-460-6340. Keller Williams Realty N.O. 504-862-0100. Each office Independently owned & operated.

3000 St. Charles #102

2/2 condo. 1st floor. All the bells & whistles. One of a kind! $650K. Lauren Maginnis 504-220-4044. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s international Realty, 504-944-3605. Each office Independently owned & operated.

Great 4 Bdrm only $83,000. 3004 Keith Way Dr. Luis Ramos 504-400.9899 Luis Ernesto Ramos Jr. Office: 504-4567890 GULF SOUTH INTERNATIONAL REALTORS, Licensed in La.

118 LAVENDER COURT

Belle Chasse , $475,000.00 Custom built home w/4BDR,/3.5BA, approx. 3044 sq. ft living & 3921 sq. ft. total. Very open layout,. Bonnie Buras COLDWELL BANKER TEC REALTORS 504909-3020 Each office independently owned & operated..

2501 Missouri Avenue • Metairie • $229,500

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This 5 BR, 3 BA home is move in ready. Fresh and clean with ample living space. Enjoy the shade of the oak tree and new land-scaping in the front or the patio just outide of the den’s french doors. The downstairs area flows well for entertaining and has one bedroom and full bath. The Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet.

7938 Breakwater Dr. • Lakefront • $469,000 One of the few waterfront properties on the Southshore. 3BR, 4 BA. oversized boathouse, 2400 living. 2 upstairs patios and a deck below with a boatslip. 1 car garage, surveillance & alarm system, wired for surround. Lake pontchartrain living at its best. 4308 Neyrey Dr., Metairie, 3/2, $299,000 • 3703 Arkansas Ave., Kenner, 3/2 , $139,900 10 Sabine Ct., Kenner, 4/2, $189,000

Michelle Hurwitz 504-617-3969 57 S Wren $715,000

Come enjoy the tranquility of this 3500sqft 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home in Lake Vista. Experience a staycation in this tropical paradise. View Sparkling swimming pool & spa surrounded by palm trees from covered patio. Killer kitchen w Viking applances & granite counters. Dining room has tray ceiling with recessed lighting. Gas fireplaces in living & master bedroom. Crown molding. Balcony off Master Bedroom. Garage has a/c! Separate drive.

504-468-7979

Each office independently owned & operated

2212-14 Kerlerec $175,000

Cul-de-sac Cute with no through traffic.Traditional New Orleans Shotgun Style Double with mirror imaged sides. Located one block off Esplanade in the Ridge. Each unit has 2 bed 1 bath. Each have central HVAV, WD Hookups, 12’ celings and fireplace mantles in almost every room. One side outfitted for owner with wood floors, crown molding and new appliances. Nice back yard is accessible to both units & convenient parking in front. Walk to Jazzfest!

936 Conti #15 $329,000

Park your ride & take a plunge. This lovely complex offers beautiful common areas featuring a swimming pool, hot tub & covered parking. 2 bed/ 1 .5 bath condo located on the second floor in townhouse style. Hardwood floors down & carpet up. Spacious kitchen featuring a breakfast bar. Interior laundry room with stacked washer/ dryer. Balcony off master bedroom overlooks courtyard. Take a look!

Samara D. Poché

Second floor 1 bed/ 1 bath unit with balcony overlooking the common courtyard. Three sets of french doors that add that nice natural light. Pretty Granite counter tops with newer kitchen cabinets. Bathroom features basket weave tile with new tile in the shower. This is your chance to have the FQ pad!

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421 Burgundy #5 $105,000

3205 Pansy Court - $81K

Lrg 4 bdrm/2 ba home, @2K sq. ft., w/open floor plan. Lrg bkyd w/rear yd access, driveway pkng. Subject to short sale lender approval. Major price reduction. Call Todd Taylor, (504) 232- 362, RE/MAX Real Estate Partners, (504) 888-9900. Each office independently owned and operated.

4100 Barataria

Spectacular Mediterranean-Style Villa on over 2 acres. Approx. 6,383 sf living; 9,100 sf total. 4 BR, 5 Full & 2 half BA, Saltwater pool, sauna, steam Room. Minutes from New Orleans. Game room, intercom system, hurricane shutters, central vac system, 45kw nat/gas generator. $1,975,000. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty 504.944.3605. Dorian M. Bennett, 504.236.7688. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

TCHEFUNCTA COUNTRY CLUB

#10 Greenbriar Rd. Lovely home on large lot. Newly renovated, 4 or 5 BR, 3 BA. Gourmet kit . Whirlpool bath & separate Italian shower in master. 4000+ sf living. $549,000. Suzy McDaniel, 985-640-1836. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty, 504.944.3605 Each office Independently owned & operated.

LACOMBE 60010 OAKLAWN AVE

Classic beauty on acre. Meticulously kept with 4 or 5 BR, 3 BA, gameroom, bonus rm above 3 car garage, screened porch. 3000+sf living. Owner financing avail. $369K. Suzy McDaniel, 985-640-1836. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty – 504.944.3605 Each office Independently owned & operated.

APPROX. 82 ACRES

In Washington Parish, close to St. Tammany Parish line. Beautiful land has been used for commercial vegetable production, livestock and hay. Small pond, some timber, deer, hogs and turkey. $5,000 per acre. Owner/agent. 504-352-4934

JEAN HUNN Broker/Associate

Representing your best interests. 504-232-3570. www.HunnProperties.com Serving St. Tammany, Orleans & Jefferson Parishes RE/MAX N.O. PROPERTIES. 504-8642329. Ea ofc independently owned & operation

COVINGTON 622 SOUTH AMERICA STREET

5 BR/5BA. Magnificent white columned historic mansion on 1.3 acres. Built by Covington founder John Wharten Collins. Beautiful pool setting. Outbuildings include guesthouse, workshop & greenhouse. $1,675,000. Janet Favrot, 504-615-0813. Coldwell Banker TEC Reators, 899-4040. Ea office independently owned & operated.

FOR SALE/OTHER 51287 LAMARCA LANE INDEPENDENCE, LA

MISSISSIPPI HIDE-AWAY-LAKE

1929 Hickory Ave., Harahan.

Two-story office building approx. 2,160sf. REDUCED price of $249,000. Can also be for lease $1,900/mo., triple net. Emily Kramer, Corporate Realty 581-5005

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS Final 4 & Jazz Fest Condos

N.O. Algiers Point River front Upscale 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Nicely furnished. Secured parking. $375 night. 3 night minimum. 781-608-6115

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT

3 BR, 3 BA Greek Revival. Totally renovated. Completely furnished incl linens. $250/day (10 day minimum) or $3000/mo. 504-202-0381, 738-2492.

New Orleans Area (Metairie) 10 Min to Downtown N.O.

1 & 2 Br Apts, 1 Ba, furn. Qn bed, WiFi, Cbl. Pkg.Util Incl. Lndry Fac. Sec Cameras From $1200/mth. 1 mth min. 2200 Pasadena, Met. 781-608-6115..

NEW ORLEANS RIVERFRONT

Move-in ready. On the Water. 3 BR, 2 BA, split level, boat launch, great backyard deck. $199,000. Call 504-887-4191

2 BR, 2.5 BA. Furn, healthclub, pool, parking. All util incl, wifi. Minimum 1 month. $3000/mo. Also 3 BR Penthouse $3800/mo. 781-608-6115.

2 or 3 BRMS/1BA. House liveable but needs work. More acreage availe. 3 miles east of Magnolia & 100 miles from NO. $17,000. (601) 248-0888

ELEGANT COUNTRY LIVING

Mins. from downtown Covington. Custom European estate on Bogue Falaya River. Main hse 3500 sf, 3 br, 3.5 ba. Guest hse 1000 sf, 2 br, 1 ba. On 4.66 acres. $1,050,000. By Appt. 985-5022882. CovingtonRiverEstate.com.

High visibility. Previously used as a golf driving range. Peters Road and Lapalco Blvd. Zoned M3. $2,000,000. Angela Dennis, cell 504-784-2833. Mazier Realty, 504-309-1700 ext 247. www. AngelaDennis.com

CORPORATE RENTALS

Great Country Living on 9.3 Acres 3100 sq ft, 3BR/3BA, full length porches front and back. 3 attics. Granite in kit. Built-in surround sound & gas firepl in den. Pond stocked with bass & catfish and visited by ducks, deer & birds. Cen alarm, 500 gal undergrnd propane tank. Huge fenced yard. $475K. Call Bill, 504-669-1052. View at www.SharpMLS.com/114799.

HOUSE & 1 ACRE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 12.73 ACRES - Harvey

COMMERCIAL RENTALS 1014 HARMONY

OFF MAGAZINE. COMMERCIAL. $1850 PER MONTH. Call (504) 895-6394 or (504) 289-9977.

French Quarter Realty Wayne • Nicole • Sam • Jennifer • Brett • Robert • George • Baxter • Kaysie • Billy • Andrew

504-949-5400 825 Chartres A 1201 Chartres 13 928 Conti #1 517 Dumaine 2R 814 Lafayette A 2162 Esplanade 1019 Ursulines

1/1 3/2.5 1/1 2/3 1/1 1/1 1/1

800 sqft, great loc, hi ceil, tile flrs $1275 Hdwd Flrs, Renov Kit/Baths, Prkng $2850 Hdwd/CeramFlrs,CentLoc,1stfl,lgCtyd$925 Newly Renov. Jaccuzzi tub. Pool $2500 crtyrd off of bd! UTILITIES INCL! $1000 Updated, storage, great loc w/pkng $950 Grnd flr.hi ceil.lrg kitch.Wtr included $1250

CONDOS FOR SALE 1117 Burgundy 2/1.5 421 Burgundy #1-5 1/1 1323 Esplanade “A” 1/1 929 Dumaine # 14 studio 1028 St Philip 2/2 1233 Esplanade #16 2/1 1608 N Broad 2/2 2212-14 Kerlerec 535 St Philip #6 1125 Royal #3 1/1

fab renov condo with class. $425,000 Five Total units. Crtyrd & Balc $105k - $235k grndflrw/hiceils&pool.SHORTSALE$169,999 3rd flr condo w/nice light! low dues $106,500 Sngl fam home w/rear dependency $515,000 Twnhouse style w/prkg,pool&more $145,000 Single fam renov Near fairgrounds $82,500 DoubleinEspRidge.WalktoJazzfest!$175,000 3rd floor w/ BALCONY and POOL! $399,000 3rd flr, exp beams, storage! crtyrd $269,000

COMMERICAL 1839 N Rampart 2/4 Dual income.Comm.&resid.Nice renov $329k 512 Wilkinson Row Comm Commercial condo quaint st in FQ. $465,000 840 N Rampart Comm laundrymate~business, not bldg.$299,000 We have qualified tenants for your rentals. Call us!

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE Kenner Warehouse & Office

6420 sq ft warehouse with office 20 x 60 ft fenced yd 625 Maria. Nr airport. 1 yr lease. $1850/mo. 504-4213135, jaymclellan@cox.net.

MARRERO - WESTBANK

2273 Barataria Blvd. 900 sq ft office + half bath. 2 rms, prof’l mgmt. Easy free parking. Desks avail. $800/month. 781-608-6115

RETAIL, OFFICE & FLEX SPACE

Professional Office Space

MULTI-USE FACILITY LOCATED 1995 GENTILLY BLVD. AT DESAIX CIRLCE CAN ACCOMMODATE A RETAIL USER & 1 OR MORE OFFICE TENANTS W/WHSE SPACE ADJACENT. TOTAL OF 8,625 SQ. FT. CALL 504-583-5969

Near Causeway and Vets. Rent includes use of 2 conference rooms, kitchen and reception area. Ground floor space, hardwood floors, crown moldings, and drive up parking. Copier and fax are available for an additional fee. Call Albert 504-837-1304.

GARDEN DISTRICT

1, 2, 3 & 4 ROOM OFFICES STARTING AT $495

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

INCLUDING UTILITIES

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 607 Barracks - 1 bd/ 2 ba ................ $1150

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3022 Gen. Taylor - 2 bd/ 1 ba .............$800

KENNER

1301 N. Rampart - 1 bd/ 1 ba ............. $1400

3421 Palmyra - 1 bd/ 1 ba .................. $750 CALL FOR MORE LISTINGS!

3BR/2.5BA TOWNHOUSE

O/S prkng, wtr paid, all kit appls, priv yard, conv. location, cable ready, Pets ok. $950/mo. 504-913-4803.

METAIRIE

2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

1 MONTH FREE RENT!

Modern 1 BR Apt. $775/mo incl free wifi & assigned pkg. 1 yr lease. $400 sec dep & rental application. 2325 Pasadena Ave. (nr Clearview & I-10). 504-366-7374 or 781-608-6115.

212 SEVERN

1 bdrm - $585 month. Includes water. No pets. Great Landlord for Great Tenant! 504-887-1814

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN 1 BEDROOM

Living room, kit & bath, private balcony, gated. Water included & laundry facilities on property. Gated. $750/mo + dep. Call (504) 948-0049.

3324 DESOTO

Living room, large bedroom, tile bath, furnished kitchen. Private fenced backyard. No pets. $800/month + deposit. 504-494-0970

Bayou St John

2 bed 1 bth full kit w/d hkups Central a/h $1300/mo Jennifer LaNasa-Evans HGI Realty 504-207-7575

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY 941 ROYAL

2 BR, 1 BA, $1450/Mo. ALSO 1 br loft , 1ba, $1200/mo. All fully furn, pool, w/d onsite, shared balc, elevator, no pets. 504-236-5757, 236-7060. FQRental.com

Beautiful French Qtr Leases!

934 St Ann - 1 bd, Private Courtyard, W/D, Renovated - $1,600 1114 Royal - 2 bd, New Renovation! W/D, Granite, Hrdwd, Courtyard, $1,950 1116 Royal - 1 bd, New Renovation! W/D, Granite, Hrdwd, Courtyard, $1,850 All 1 Yr Lse, , Pets OK. Call Steve Richards at 504-258-1800. Latter & Blum, ERA powered is independently owned and operated.

METROWIDE APTS

1, 2 & 3 BDRM apt homes $530 $3000+. Free wifi incl. Free I Pad w/any rental! (504) 304-HOUSe (4687) www.BrunoInc.com

CORPORATE FURN APTS

Plan Now: Jazzfest, Spring Fiesta, etc. Residential edge Fr Qtr . Historic, new renov. Courts 10 blks. Security Gate. No Pets. 1) Handsome eff: cypress wdwk- firepl Exposed brick, lovely patio. $850. 2) Elegant 2 Bdrm: 3 marble mantles, hi ceil, chandeliers, 30’ liv rm, frt & rear balconies. $1490. 504-861-3141

LAKEVIEW/LAKESHORE 6233 CATINA

3/2, furn kit, w/d hkps, ca/h, carport w/storage in back alley. All renov’t. No pets, no smoking. $1200 + $1200 sec. dep. 1 yr lease, refs. 455-2674

LAKEFRONT Beautiful Marina Living

In a boathouse $1800/mo One bed 1350 sq ft 40 ft slip Jennifer LaNasa Evans HGI Realty 504 207-7575

MID CITY SMALL OFFICE SPACE

MID CITY - Offstreet parking for one vehicle. Separate entrance. Available Now. Contact Jane, (504) 482-5292

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1 BR, NEAR MAGAZINE ST

Renov, furnished kitchen, new appliances, hardwood floors, cen a/h, w/d. $750 • 930 Jackson Ave. No Pets. Call 504-250-9010

1205 ST CHARLES/$1075

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry. Avail NOW. 985-871-4324, 504-442-0573.

1508 CARONDELET ST- 2 APTS Studio, newly remodeled kit & ba, hdwd flrs. $750 mo. Huge 2 BR Apt. Bright, spacious,, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, $1095. Both have Cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles St Car, easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. 1-888-2396566. mballier@yahoo.com

2 BEDROOM APT

2511 S Carrollton Ave. 2/1 Furn kit, cen a/h, off st pkg. $825/mo, wtr pd. Background ck required. 504-450-7450.

3222 Napoleon Rooms For Rent

Spacious house, 6 large private bedrooms. Large equipped kitchen, 3 baths, dining room, front porch. Central heat & air. $625 each includes all utilities & internet, cable & laundry facilities. No Pets + Deposit 504-376-4676. Grad students welcome.

512 Lowerline St

Furn, short-term rental. 3/3, cable, security, wetbar, all appl incl w/d, ctyd, fence. $3500. Jean Hunn, 504-2323570. www.HunnProperties.com. RE/ MAX N O Properties 504-864-2329. Ea Ofc Ind Owned & Oper.

FURN CORP. APT

Beautifully furn 1 BR/1.5 BA apt. w/ hdwd flrs, nice kit, lg patio, pool, pkng & laundry. Avail now! Maselli Properties, (504) 891-2420.

Lower Garden Dist

2 bedroom, 1 large bath Wood flrs, full kit, w/d Full balcony owner/agent Jennifer HGI Realty 504 207 7575 To Advertise in

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A HIDDEN GEM

Near heart of Metairie, dead end street. 1 bdrm $625, wtr pd., Rsvd pkg, 1 car. No smoking/pet 504-7801706 orrislaneapts.com

FOR RENT OR SALE

2511 Metairie Lawn. 2BR/2BA, w/d, pool, security. No pets. Rent $950/ mo. Sale $149,000. Call 427-1087

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9500 River Road

Beautiful 5 BR, 3.5 BA. 3800 sft, Fr. Country Estate w/ equestrian facilities. 1.5 mi. past Eng. Turn 1.5 mi from the CBD. $3800/mo. Des Crain, 504-2320221. Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty 504.944.3605. Each Office Independently Owned & Operated.

Carl Mixon, Agent

4716 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 504-482-7897 carl.mixon.gxo3@statefarm.com

3Bd/2.5Ba.,Country living, yet 15 min to CBD & another 15 to the fishing hole! B brick, new A/C, Lg fenced yard. Dbl Carport. Never flooded, $1500/mo. & deposit. Call Brent 458-1205.

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CARROLLTON 1028 SO. CARROLLTON

Grt for prof/med student, 2BR/1.5 BA, LR, DR, furn kit, central air, off st prkg, Univ. area. No smkrs/pets. $1250/mo + 1 yr lse. 504-522-7218

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IMMEDIATE CASH FLOW. Property is currently getting $1800 rent, potentially more. Gutted after Katrina, renovations completed in 2006 include new roof, dry wall, and wiring, 2 new central heaters installed since 2006. Long term tenants, excellent return on investment. Close to the Blue Plate Mayonnaise Building. $119,000

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