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TUE. JAN. 23 | Seminal stoner-rockers Sleep reformed after a decade in 2009, but fans are still waiting for the answer to twin-killing postmortems Jerusalem (1999) and Dopesmoker (2003). A message posted to its website last year — in Morse code — confirmed a project “nearing completion” with “engineering accomplice” Noah Landis (Neurosis). Thou opens at 8 p.m. at Civic Theatre.

Tabasco: A Burlesque Opera THU.-SUN. JAN. 25-28 | An Irishman impersonating a French chef is under pressure to relieve a pasha of his palace’s bland food in the operetta created in 1894 by George W. Chadwick. Presented by the New Orleans Opera Association at 8 p.m. Thurday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre.

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Weaving stories Urban Bush Women presents Hair & Other Stories at the Contemporary Arts Center

HAIR & OTHER STORIES 7:30 P.M. WED.-SAT.; 3 P.M. SUN. CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, 900 CAMP ST., (504) 528-3805; WWW.CACNO.ORG TICKETS $30

BY WILL COVIELLO AS A HIP-HOP BEAT FADES, dancer Chanon Judson jumps on a table she’s covered with playing cards.

While standing on them and holding up another card, she talks about “nappy” hair and “smooth and silky” hair and their relations not just to the perception of racial difference but power.

“We’ve got that wild card,” says Chanon, referring to the combination of racial prejudice and power.

Hair & Other Stories is grounded in physical things like hair and the private spaces of kitchens and churches, and it sees them in broader perspective, says Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, founder of Urban Bush Women.

“It is looking at hair through the lens of race and this country’s history as well as the stories of our bodies and our ownership of our hair and our bodies,” she says.

The vibrant dance theater piece kicks off a national tour with a series of shows and community events, including a dance party after Friday’s performance at the Contemporary Arts Center Jan. 24-28.

With dialogue, singing, props and moments eliciting responses from the audience, the show seems as much theater as dance. Zollar has always emphasized storytelling in her work, and she has a visceral style.

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“When you’re expressing story and emotion, for it to be authentic, it couldn’t only be pretty,” she says.

Zollar’s work includes Shelter, a piece about homelessness. Walking with Pearl … Southern Diaries was based on observations of the South by choreographer and anthropologist Pearl Primus. Zollar’s 2001 piece HairStories also was about hair and black women’s bodies.

Zollar moved to New York in the early 1980s to pursue dancing and studied with Dianne McIntyre. In 1984, she created Urban Bush Women to perform her works.

“I thought I had something to say,” she says.

Early works, including Anarchy, Wild Women and Dinah and Praise House, were well-received. Zollar’s first commissioned work was for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which also performed Shelter. She has won numerous honors, including a 2017 lifetime achievement award at The Bessies, the New York Dance & Performance Awards, which honor independent dance artists.

Hair & Other Stories is choreographed by Judson and Samantha Speis in collaboration with the rest of the company. Zollar is officially the piece’s dramaturg. Stage direction is by Raelle Myrick-Hodges, who is a

former performing arts curator for the CAC. The productions and events at the CAC continue a longstanding relationship. Urban Bush Women did a three-month residency at the CAC in 1991 and has returned to perform several times, most recently in 2015 with Urban Bush Women and Voices from the Bush.

Urban Bush Women’s ties to the CAC were forged by John O’Neal, co-founder of Free Southern Theater and Junebug Productions, which is a partner in presenting Hair & Other Stories to mark the 30th anniversary of the relationship between the two groups.

In college and graduate school, Zollar was inspired by black ensemble theater companies, including Free Southern Theater.

“Alvin Ailey tells stories, there are so many choreographers that do that, but I was inspired by ensemble theaters,” Zollar says. “There were a lot of ensemble theaters in the country, particularly in the ’70s and ’80s: Free Southern Theater, Open Theater, Provisional Theater (Company) in Los Angeles. I was interested in those companies and the ways they were working together to make theater.”

SAT. JAN. 27 | The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company features tango dancing by five couples under the direction of awardwinning tango dancer German Cornejo, performed to live music.

At 8 p.m. at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

Lucinda Williams SAT. JAN. 27 | Lake Charles native Lucinda Williams follows The Ghosts of Highway 20 by waking a few ghosts of her own: a complete re-recording, re-sequencing and rebirth of 1992’s Sweet Old World, the fraught middle child of her early classic albums. At 9 p.m. at House of Blues.

Tommy Wright III SAT. JAN. 27 | On his “Back from the Dead” tour, the Memphis underground gangsta rap legend — whose wicked, fast-paced storytelling could make his trigger-happy contemporaries blush — returns to New Orleans for a ghostly encore.

Trampoline Team, Special Interest, PIMP and DJ BKK are on the bill at 10 p.m. at Santos Bar.

Adan Jodorowksy SUN. JAN. 28 | First things first: Yes, he’s the son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. The actor and director’s musical output, from subterranean disco pop to Spanish language folk, continues the Jodorowsky lineage of otherworldly invention. Julie Odell, Tashe & and the Psychedelic Roses and Rudy Stone open at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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African-Americans in Louisiana who would vote for Donald Trump over Oprah Winfrey for president.

The 610 Stompers present-

ed a grant for $5,610 to Upturn Arts, a Central City organization that provides arts camps to New Orleans children. The bequest, from the group’s “Stompers Give Back” fund, was made Jan. 15 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day during Upturn Arts’ “I Have a Dream Camp.”

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CITY UNPREPARED TO DEAL WITH FREEZE CONDITIONS The Hayride, the Baton

Rouge-based conservative website, reacted to last week’s Arctic snap with a story headlined “Guess It’s FREEZING in Texas Because of Global Warming?”.

Someone ought to tell them that the Earth has two hemispheres, and in Australia — where it’s summer — temperatures have topped 115 degrees, hot enough to kill thousands of flying foxes during the continent’s third-hottest year on record.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

paid an outside contractor $19,400 to stage a brief informal ceremony commemorating the opening of the new Cemeteries Transit Center, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune reported last week. That cost, paid to local company In The Event Inc. included a tent, stage, foliage and “commemorative VIP gifts.”

The RTA currently has no executive director since Greg Cook stepped down in September.

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New Orleans endured another bout of extreme weather last week, once again leading to questions about the adequacy of the city’s troubled infrastructure and its ability to handle weather events in the future.

For the 13th time since 2010, New Orleans’ East Bank fell under a boil water advisory Jan. 18. The Sewerage & Water Board reported a significant dip in pressure overnight, with five “major breaks in water mains.” Two days of below-freezing temperatures led to frozen pipes, and thawing pipes exposed leaks and cracks.

“It shouldn’t be confusing to anyone who’s lived here since [Hurricane] Katrina that we have a compromised system,” Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, adding that the city’s water system bleeds out approximately 40 percent of the water it produces on good days.

“We have an old, tired system that hasn’t had the kind of deferred maintenance that a system requires. … Unless and until we invest in the kinds of things we need, we’re going to continue to have a compromised system.”

Many businesses and nearly all schools in the metro area were closed due to water problems. An email from the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau warned its members that the boil water order may not be lifted until Jan. 21 — meaning residences and businesses would have 72 hours of no potable tap water.

The morning of the boil water order, Entergy also requested residents reduce energy consumption “due to higher than expected demand for power and unexpected power generator outages.”

Jefferson Parish also issued a boil advisory for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, covering the east bank of the parish.

Among more than 1,100 calls for service in New Orleans were 100 calls to respond to car accidents on icy roads.

Quote of the week “That’s why the aliens won’t talk to us. They look at all of this stuff, and they go, ‘These people, they’re 13-year-olds.’ I’m talking about private meetings, so-and-so said this, and no, he didn’t say that, and you’re a liar. The whole junior high cafeteria syndrome.” — U.S. Sen. PAGE 8

Trump and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, 60 percent of Louisiana voters would choose Trump, according to a phone poll conducted by the UNO Survey Research Center Jan. 11. While African-American women overwhelmingly favored Winfrey, black males were split between the two.

Despite media speculation, Winfrey has given no indication she’s interested in the presidency. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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John Neely Kennedy to reporters last week, expressing frustration over the war of words that erupted after it was reported President Donald Trump referred to “shithole countries” in a meeting about immigration policy.

New ‘low barrier’ homeless shelter to open by April City officials last week announced construction of a low-barrier shelter at the former Veterans Affairs hospital on Gravier Street, where its second floor will help people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet.

The 12,000-square-foot, 24-hour shelter will offer 100 beds with little to no barrier for entry, including no admission fees or sobriety tests required for admission. People entering the shelter also can access mental health and substance abuse services, as well as living spaces and office spaces. The New Orleans City Council approved $1 million for its construction in 2016, which the Downtown Development District matched. The city’s annual costs are expected to be $750,000. New Orleans nonprofit Start Corporation will operate the shelter. Officials said the shelter will be open and services online by April.

It’s the latest and largest development in Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s ambitious 10-year plan to eradicate homelessness, which saw among its first successes the city’s virtual elimination of veteran homelessness in 2014 using a housing-first strategy to move people from the streets into stable shelter. “We hope today is a step in the right direction to get them the care they so rightfully deserve,” Landrieu said Jan. 16.

The shelter’s genesis began with another location — until District B Councilwoman and Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell pushed City Hall to seek other options following Landrieu’s initial plans to build one in Central City. In 2016, the Landrieu administration considered two additional sites: Israel M. Augustine Middle School and the VA hospital. Cantrell wanted a site closer to interconnected service providers; Landrieu agreed. The new site mirrors Haven for Hope in San Antonio, Texas, which offers 24-hour care and connection to case management, health care and other services.

“My commitment is to ensure it not only continues but is sustained in a holistic fashion so we can truly meet people where they are,” Cantrell said.

On Jan. 11, the City Council passed a resolution supported by the New Orleans Palestinian Solidarity Committee, which introduced the measure to City Hall as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS). After criticism, pictured here last month, the council backtracked last week.

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Spray-painted markings appeared on the Orleans Avenue neutral ground last week, claiming public space for watching the Krewe of Endymion parade, which is not for three more weeks.

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Council’s symbolic resolution draws blowback The New Orleans City Council might reverse course after voting in support of a Jan. 11 resolution ostensibly supporting actions against companies involved with human rights violations. But after pushback from Jewish groups — as well as politicians including

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and state Sen. Conrad Appel — some council members said they made a mistake.

The resolution was supported by groups joining the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement protesting Israel’s denial of a Palestinian state. It doesn’t mention Israel or Palestine, nor does it have any legal

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The tax man cometh Both the Internal Revenue Service and the state of Louisiana will begin accepting tax returns Jan. 29, but this year will bring an additional headache: an increased focus on collecting taxes due on internet purchases. In 2016, the state Legislature passed an act requiring any outof-state company that derives more than $50,000 in sales from Louisiana to begin collecting that information and passing it along to the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Those notices must be sent out by the end of the month (marked “IMPORTANT TAX DOCUMENT ENCLOSED”), and taxpayers will be responsible for paying sales and use taxes.

Some larger online retailers, including Amazon.com, already have adjusted their policies and collect state sales tax at the point of purchase.

First big endorsement in Jefferson Parish sheriff’s race The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed Sheriff Joe Lopinto over challenger John Fortunato at a Jan. 16 endorsement hearing for the parish sheriff’s race. Next up for the candidates: the Alliance for Good Government’s Jefferson chapter, which will hold a public forum Jan. 25 at the Harahan Senior Center (100 Elodie St., Harahan). The primary election will be held Mar. 24.

Richmond introduces resolution to censure Trump U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, head of the Congressional Black Caucus, introduced a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over Trump’s widely reported remarks calling Haiti, El Salvador and unspecified African nations “shithole countries.” Richmond took special exception to House Majority Leader Paul Ryan’s statement that the wording was “unfortunate.”

“It’s unfortunate when I miss my bus,” Richmond said. “Or it’s unfortunate when the airlines lose my luggage. But when the president of the United States decides to call Africa, Haiti and El Salvador the words he used, that’s not unfortunate. That is wrong. That is disgusting. That is hurtful. There are a number of words for it, but unfortunate’s not one of them.”

The attempt at censure was largely, if not completely symbolic; Ryan and House Republicans can block a vote on the resolution.

Endymion space race hits new (early) heights Spray-painting grass on the Orleans and N. Carrollton Avenue neutral grounds to “mark territory” for the Krewe of Endymion parade has become rampant in recent years, but 2018 seems to have brought the territorial competition to new heights. Someone marked off a good chunk of sod at the corner of Orleans and N. Hennessey Street on Jan. 15 — almost a month before Endymion is set to roll Feb. 10. Last week’s sleet, snow and freezing temperatures, however, undid the attempted land grab.

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teeth, but it acts as a guideline for the Council as it “commits itself to protect, respect and fulfill the full range of inherent human rights for all, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous other international human rights instruments,” and encourages the “creation of a process to review direct investments and contracts for inclusion on, or removal from, the City’s list of corporate securities and contractual partners.”

In a Jan. 12 statement, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said his administration wasn’t aware of the resolution, which he called “ill-advised, gratuitous and does not reflect the policy of the City of New Orleans.” Later that day, City Council members LaToya Cantrell, Jared Brossett, James Gray and Jason Williams argued the resolution is “in keeping with the City of New Orleans’ declaration as a Welcoming City in 2015 and its commitment to create a more inclusive, receptive environment.”

But on Jan. 17, Williams expressed his regret in supporting the resolution and said he was not aware of BDS prior to the vote. Williams said the resolution is “inconsistent” with the Council’s position on Israel and he plans to reconsider a vote at the Council’s next meeting Jan. 25.

District A Councilwoman Susan Guidry, who did not vote on the resolution, told WWL-TV it should be rescinded at the next meeting.

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Rick Scott: Florida’s Bobby Jindal LOUISIANANS ARE USED TO THEIR POLITICIANS STUNTING TO ADVANCE THEMSELVES, but last week we

got something different: an out-of-state pol coming to Louisiana to pull a stunt he hoped would advance his career. Florida’s Republican Gov. Rick Scott came to New Orleans on what he called a “trade mission” to entice local businesses to relocate to Florida, which he says is a more business-friendly state.

It was his second “trade mission” to our state. He has made similar trips to Illinois, California and New York (not coincidentally, all states with Democratic governors, as is Gov. John Bel Edwards). If his previous visits have caused businesses to relocate to Florida, he hasn’t touted it.

Edwards issued a blunt retort, saying, “Rick Scott was Bobby Jindal’s biggest cheerleader and surrounds himself with the same set of advisers who turned Louisiana’s $1 billion budget surplus into a $3 billion budget deficit.” Edwards added, “However, Gov. Scott should call this what it is — a fundraising stop on his yet-to-be announced U.S. Senate campaign. Louisianans would appreciate the honesty and hope that he’ll take his political contributions and leave.”

Scott, who is term limited as Florida’s governor, says he hasn’t decided whether to run for the Senate, though most Florida political watchers suggest he will. Last year he took over the “New Republican Super PAC,” which officially isn’t affiliated with any candidate but appears to have two main goals: to raise money and to promote Scott. Those who remember Jindal’s “Believe Again” Super PAC might find echoes of that with Scott’s Super PAC. Regarding Edwards’ reference to Jindal’s “advisers,” Scott is close to Taylor Teepell, one of the top advisers to Jindal’s 2016 presidential campaign and a former Jindal staffer. In Aug. 2017, The Miami Herald reported that Scott had named Teepell to the Florida “Department of Economic Opportunity,” a $110,000-a-year job. The paper noted that Teepell “had no experience in development or land planning — which the direc-

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tor of the Division of Community Development oversees.” Teepell now works for the New Republican Super PAC, which was founded by Scott, as does Melissa Sellers Stone, a longtime Jindal aide in Louisiana.

Given Scott’s affinity for all things Jindal, it’s rich that he would come to Louisiana to try to score political points by claiming our economy is doing poorly compared to that of Florida. Edwards was absolutely correct to point out that Jindal inherited a nearly $1 billion surplus from Democratic Gov. Kathleen Blanco — and after eight years of “fiscal conservatism” he left Louisiana in a $2 billion hole (a $3 billion swing).

Since Edwards took office two years ago, Jindal’s GOP legislative allies — particularly those in the Louisiana House of Representatives — have thwarted every effort to restore fiscal sanity to our state.

By the way, while Scott’s buddy Jindal was driving Louisiana into a fiscal ditch, Scott oversaw significant rate increases and reduced coverage for Florida property owners who need “last resort” hurricane insurance from the state-run Florida Citizens Property Insurance program.

He also cut funding for colleges, arts and culture. Sound familiar?

It should. Rick Scott is the Bobby Jindal of Florida.

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Big chill far from over

FOR MONTHS, NEW ORLEANIANS FEARED A SUDDEN RAINSTORM

more than anything else would overwhelm the city’s antiquated infrastructure. Now we know that an extended cold snap can be just as ominous.

Icy streets, busted pipes, low water pressure, boil water advisories, shuttered workplaces and even tragic deaths ranked among winter’s harsh toll last week.

New Orleans was not alone, though it was (literally) cold comfort to learn that we had lots of company. In Jefferson Parish, for example, the entire East Bank fell under a boil water advisory for the first time since 2005.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport lost heat — and some functioning toilets — for several hours, but the news was far worse downtown, where high-rise hotels began turning away visitors.

The biggest problem with the big chill of 2018 is that we’ll be dealing with its aftermath long after the weather warms up. That’s particularly true of the city’s water and sewerage system.

“We have an old, tired system that hasn’t had the kind of deferred maintenance that a system requires,” Mayor Mitch Landrieu said.

“It breaks.”

Hizzoner may as well have said, “Shit happens.”

That was bad enough, but apparently Landrieu couldn’t resist going further. “Unless and until we invest in the kinds of things we need, we’re going to continue to have a compromised system,” he added.

“And we’re working through all that stuff right now.”

Landrieu has been in office almost eight years. Telling citizens

who can’t wash clothes, can’t drink their tap water (if they can get any), and possibly can’t even flush their toilets that “we’re working through all that stuff” doesn’t inspire confidence. It only reinforces their frustration with the mayor who ran on the slogan, “I know what to do and I know how to do it.”

Nobody’s blaming Landrieu for the cold weather. At the same time, he bears a lot of responsibility for the current woes of the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB). It’s true that the system is old and tired and has lacked proper maintenance for years, but nearly eight of those years came under Landrieu’s stewardship.

Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell has correctly identified the S&WB’s woes as her No. 1 challenge — which is saying a lot after her credit card debacle, her awkward political pas de deux with former state Sen. Derrick Shepherd, and her hit-andrun handling of a Jan. 11 City Council resolution that thrust her colleagues unwittingly into the Middle East conflict. (Cantrell authored the resolution, which was not placed on the council’s agenda, but she was conveniently absent when it was suddenly brought up for a vote).

If Landrieu’s failure to tend to the S&WB since 2010 disappointed, Cantrell’s handling of her own political and policy affairs portends four years of chaos.

Cantrell calls her approach to governance “bottom up,” which evokes, perhaps appropriately, a common toast before swigging a stiff drink. New Orleanians may need quite a lot of alcohol in the coming months and years.

But if you take your booze on the rocks, be sure to boil the water first.

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The engraved bricks outside the Audubon Aquarium of the America’s entrance literally and figuratively paved the way for the facility to open on Sept. 1, 1990.

The “Pave the Way” campaign offered commemorative bricks at a cost of $50 for individuals and $100 for corporations, with proceeds used to help finance the aquarium.

On Sept. 7, 1989, then-Mayor Sidney Barthelemy kicked off the drive. At the kickoff, Ashton Phelps, then-publisher of The Times-Picayune (the campaign’s main sponsor), joked that newspapers and fish go together. “Having wrapped them for more than a hundred years, we figure we owe their descendants something more,” he said. Forty thousand bricks were available, and 29,575 bricks were sold uring the two-and-a-half-year campaign, according to an aquarium spokeswoman. Purchasers were limited to two lines of text, up to 14 letters or spaces per line, on each brick.

No political messages, telephone numbers or suggestive wording were allowed.

You’ll find bricks honoring famous football names Tom Benson, Jim Mora and Morten Andersen; media personalities Angela Hill, Garland Robinette and Bob Breck; and

The public purchased bricks engraved with names and sentiments as a fundraiser for the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Those bricks now form the sidewalk leading to the aquarium.

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music greats Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Pete Fountain. There are thousands more bricks that honor everyday folks, their families, friends, school groups and clubs.

As the newspaper reported when the aquarium opened, some bricks had romantic messages, such as “D Loves Z,” “2gether 4ever, Patty & Randy” and “Patrick and Ellen 100 Honeymoons.” Others make you laugh or scratch your head, such as “Thick Asabrick, Gil & Cindy,” “Ba!Ba!” and “JN Lunch Bunch, CBGCPGPJMMWTTW.” The aquarium has a database online where you can search for a brick by the inscription and the donor. There’s also a map showing the location of specific bricks at www. audubonnatureinstitute.org (search for “aquarium plaza bricks”).

BLAKEVIEW FOR THIS WEEK’S CARNIVAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT, get your ticket in your hand

and head to the corner of St. Claude and Dumaine to see the Zulu king. But that intersection doesn’t exist, you say? It certainly does in Professor Longhair’s “Go to the Mardi Gras,” one of the most popular rhythm and blues songs about Mardi Gras. When Longhair (whose real name was Henry Roeland Byrd and his nickname was Fess) first wrote and recorded the song in 1949, it was titled “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and Fess actually sang about going to Rampart and Dumaine, the location of Cosimo Matassa’s famous J&M Recording Studio. Fess changed the lyric for a 1959 recording of the song, which was released as “Go to the Mardi Gras” and is the version known today. In all, Longhair recorded at least six versions of the song. One version even reworked the lyrics into a tune called “East St. Louis Baby.”

In 1953, Fats Domino also recorded the song. Versions by Harold Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band and Dirty Dozen Brass Band also commonly are heard.

No matter the singer, remember “When you see the Mardi Gras, somebody’ll tell you what’s Carnival for.”

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CARNIVAL SEASON BRINGS PARADES, marching bands and streams of beads. It’s also the

season of indulgence, and there’s more to dine on than just king cake. Anyone can dine like Carnival royalty at local restaurants. Just before the first floats roll, Gambit’s Winter Restaurant Guide hits the streets. It’s arranged by cuisine type, and there’s something for every taste, from Cajun to Creole, steak to seafood, burgers to pizza, tapas to Thai. Restaurant listings include recommended dishes and information about reservation policies, hours of operation and more.

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1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230 Jama jama ni makondo is sauteed spinach served with fried plantains and coconut rice.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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French

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German

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Greek

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Indian/Pakistani

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Italian

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Korean

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Latin American

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Louisiana Contemporary

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Mexican

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Music and Food

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Neighborhood

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Pan-Asian

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Pizza

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Sandwiches & Po-boys

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Seafood

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Soul Food

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Steakhouse

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African Bennachin

3511 Magazine St., (504) 894-6238; www.cafeabyssinianola.com Ethiopian lamb tibs is served in a sauce of jalapenos, onion, tomatoes and rosemary and comes with injera bread.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

American The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com The Alibi burger has a 10-ounce patty dressed on a seeded bun and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Alto

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 9303066; www.acehotel. com/neworleans/alto Gulf fish tacos are topped with avocado, cilantro, red onion, serrano salsa and lime.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily. $$

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782; www.theamericansportssaloon.com The Ragin’ Cajun burger is topped with Tabasco onions, lettuce and remoulade on a Dong Phuong brioche bun and served with fries.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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slab orders and served with baked beans and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Bayou Hot Wings

de cuisine Eason Barksdale prepares salted redfish over spicy shellfish soup with marinated mussels, roasted fingerling potatoes, spinach and fennel salad.

comes with winter root vegetables over white corn grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Bayou Market Buffet

Dave & Buster’s

Boomtown New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/dining/ bayou-market-buffet The buffet includes carving stations, New Orleans dishes, fried chicken and more. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

1200 Poydras St., Suite 601, (504) 226-3300; www.daveandbusters.com Applewood-smoked bacon-wrapped shrimp top a grilled 5-ounce sirloin served with lobster sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and Parmesan creamed corn. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Blake’s on Poydras

Flamingo A-Go-Go

920 Poydras St., (504) 679-0991; www.blakesonpoydras.com The N.Y.M. grilled cheese sandwich is topped with several cheeses, avocado, bacon, tomato and bacon marmalade on brioche bread. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Blind Pelican

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9399 Char-grilled oysters are topped with butter, herbs and Parmesan and served with French bread. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

Bourree

1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; www.bourreenola.com Kimchi and lemon grass wings are served with miso aioli and blue cheese dressing or picante sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Cafe Amelie

912 Royal St., (504) 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com Braised lamb shank

869 Magazine St., (504) 577-2202; www.flamingonola.com Na’cho Nachos are tortilla chips topped with chorizo, queso blanco, pico de gallo, roasted chilies and green chili aioli. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sun. $$

Freret Beer Room

5018 Freret St., (504) 298-7468; www.freretbeerroom.com Crispy chicken confit is served with ricotta gnocchi, crimini mushrooms, Marsala, kale and Grana Padano.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

G’s Kitchen Spot

Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 8919226; www.gskitchenspot.com The NOLA Green Roots pizza is topped with tomatoes, red onions, black olives, spinach, roasted garlic and marinara. No reservations.

Dinner and late-night daily. $

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lettuce, cheddar cheese and honey-mustard dressing in a flour tortilla. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Bayona Chef

6221 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 662-9933; www.bayouhotwings.com Hot wings come with a choice of sauces such as honey-mustard, blue cheese, teriyaki glaze, garlic-Parmesan, remoulade and progressively fiery spice options such as chipotle barbecue, Sauce 4 and Bayou Beast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box combo includes four fried chicken tenders, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and a drink. No reservations. Hours vary by location. $

Red Dog Diner

3122 Magazine St., (504) 934-3333; www.reddogdiner.com Griddled drum is served with grits, Creole butter sauce, roasted broccoli and mirliton chow-chow.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Rum House

3128 Magazine St., (504) 941-7560; www.therumhouse.com Nachos are topped with pulled pork, black beans, melted cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, red onion and lime crema.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net The fried oyster club sandwich includes bacon, provolone cheese, spinach, tomato, red onion and remoulade on toasted nine-grain bread and is served with fries. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

The Grille

2949 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 304-3304 The Smoke House burger is topped with cheddar cheese, fried onions, coleslaw and barbecue sauce and served with a side such as fries, coleslaw, corn maque choux, potato salad or chips.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/ cafes/new-orleans

Parmesan and parsley-breaded chicken breast is served over cavatappi pasta in three-cheese sauce with roasted red peppers.

Reservations accepted.

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

Lakeview Burgers and Seafood Market

872 Harrison Ave., (504) 289-1032; www.lakeviewburgersandseafood.com Edamame salad includes cucumber, tomato, red onion and ginger dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. $$

Manning’s EatDrink-Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.facebook.com/ manningsnola The Archie burger features a ground chuck and brisket patty, pimiento cheese and bacon-onion jam. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Mason Jar American Kitchen

4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 323-2115 The chicken Cuban features roasted chicken, shaved ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on pressed bread. No Reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co.

Citywide; www.nohsc.com The Shrimpzilla po-boy has fried shrimp, roast beef debris gravy, Swiss cheese, cabbage and Creole mustard sauce and is served with garlic-herb fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Parrot Pete’s

Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3629780; wwwparrotpetes.com The Southern Lovin’ wrap has fried chicken, bacon, tomato, romaine

Semolina

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com Macaroni and cheese cake is a wedge of macaroni and cheese topped with shredded cheddar cheese and cheese cream sauce.

It’s served with toasted French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Shack

1204 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 888-6288; www.theshackcovington.com Braised brisket machaca features brisket rubbed with coffee, cinnamon and ancho chilies served over a smoked provolone polenta cake with fried shallots.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Southside Cafe

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www.southsidecafe.net The Pontchartrain Pig is grilled pork loin topped with smoky barbecue sauce, melted Swiss cheese and coleslaw on Texas toast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Sun Ray Grill

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 391-0053; www.sunraygrill.com Plaquemines oyster bread is made with oysters, artichoke, spinach, tomato and basil and topped with fried oysters and garlic cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Sweet Things & Grill

Citywide; www.sweetthingsdonuts.com The Big Breakfast includes two eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns and toast or a biscuit. No reservations.

Open 24 hours daily. $

WOW Cafe

Citywide; www.wowcafe.com The Shanghai fried shrimp po-boy is dressed with Asian slaw, cilantro, Shanghai Foo’s gold sauce and ranch dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. $

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houma, (985) 262-8501; Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 273-1233; 69796 Stirling Blvd., Covington, (985) 900-2234; www.walk-ons.com Bayou pasta is linguine in crawfish cream sauce topped with fried shrimp and green onions and served with garlic bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. $$

World of Beer

300 Julia St., (504) 299-3599; www.worldofbeer.com/ locations/warehousedistrict Large Bavarian-style soft pretzels are served with stone-ground mustard. Beer-cheese sauce is an optional addition.

Buster’s Place Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Emeril’s Delmonico

serves Louisiana drum meuniere with crabmeat, artichoke and grape tomatoes, and baked oysters Jean Saint Malo.

519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 8093880; www.bustersplaceonline.com A grilled or fried Mississippi catfish fillet is served with fries, salad and corn fritters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Reservations accepted.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

Columbia Street Tap Room

Zea Rotisserie & Bar

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8980899; www.columbiastreettaproom.com The Buffalo shrimp wrap includes fried shrimp tossed in hot sauce, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing in an herb wheat wrap and is served with french fries.

Reservations accepted for Seiler Bar. Lunch Mon. and Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com Rotisserie chicken is served with two side items and sauces such as pineapple-jalapeno glaze or sweet chili glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Coop’s Place

139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245; www.backspacenola.com Cajun poutine features freshly fried potato chips topped with beef debris, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions and gravy. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net Jambalaya features rabbit and smoked pork sausage, and the “supreme” version adds shrimp, tasso and crawfish tails. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

Barcadia

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich features a Cajun-battered chicken breast topped with pickles, jalapeno slaw and remoulade. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Mon.-Sat. $$

The Barley Oak

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 7277420; www.thebarleyoak.com The Reuben features corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread.

No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Checks accepted. $

Bayou Bar

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1456; www.bayoubarneworleans.com

Fried fish tacos are served with cabbage, salsa verde and hot sauce crema. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 3029357; www.bayoubeergarden.com The house burger is a 10-ounce beef patty served on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

The Beach House Bar & Grill

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9331; www.facebook.com/ beachhousemandeville Strawberry salad is

tossed with spring greens, purple onions, bacon, feta cheese and Louisiana strawberries.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com The 10-ounce Beachburger is topped with a choice of cheese, bacon, mushroom or housemade hickory sauce.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com The One-Eyed Jack

burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with bacon, onion rings, pepper Jack cheese and a fried egg. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily.

Checks accepted. $

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; bulldog.draftfreak.com Hop wings are fried chicken wings tossed in Buffalo, spicy barbecue or extra spicy hot sauce and served with celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wed.-Sat. $

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com The Radiator Special po-boy includes fried shrimp and oysters, a mix of cheeses and Crystal remoulade on Leidenheimer bread.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Dino’s Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 558-0900; www.dinosnola.com The bacon blue cheese burger has a half pound Angus beef patty and is served with waffle fries, chips or salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Down the Hatch Bar & Grill

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ened tomato, bacon, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions, jalapenos and sweet ginger-soy sauce. Delivery available for dinner.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Fat Harry’s

4330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9582 Buffalo wings are served with housemade Buffalo sauce and come with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauces and celery.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080; www.finnmccools.com Pimiento cheese is served with bacon marmalade on toasted bread. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $

G.B.’s Patio Bar and Grill

8117 Maple St., (504) 861-0067; www.madigansandgbs.com The G.B. burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with bacon, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, barbecue sauce and jalapenos and comes with a side.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Handsome Willy’s Bar & Cafe

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 525-0377; www.handsomewillyscafe.com The Dragon chicken sandwich features grilled chicken, Thai apricot sauce, pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sun. $

The Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 832-4117; www.theharborbarandgrill.com The Galley burger includes a 12-ounce beef patty, spicy fried chicken, grilled ham, bacon, American, pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses,

hot sauce, lettuce and onion on a toasted bun.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

The Howlin’ Wolf Den

907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com Smoked bacon and cheddar beignets are made with Abita beer batter, grilled peppers, onions and jalapenos and served with chipotle crema. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Eatery

3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858 Darren’s Knuckle Sandwich is a burger topped with blue cheese and bacon and served with french fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Lager’s International Ale House

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie. draftfreak.com Crawfish Banditos are fried flour tortillas stuffed with crawfish, mixed cheeses and roasted green chilies served with guacamole and sour cream.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; www.liuzzasnola.com A New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp poboy comes with Creole butter sauce on French bread. No reservations.

Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www. lucysretiredsurfers. com/neworleans Pao Pao shrimp tacos are filled with fried shrimp, Pao Pao sauce, cilantro, cabbage slaw and Fresno chilies.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner

and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 828-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com Melius potato tots are topped with melted Swiss, gravy and chopped green onions and are served with a side of sour cream. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.Sat. $

MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www.memesbarandgrille.com Pan-seared scallops are served over stoneground Carolina grits with tomato, garlic, lemon and Worcestershire “Creolaise” sauce.

Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Mid City Yacht Club

440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com Fried Buffalo wings are served with sauce on the side or tossed in house-made sweet, “Angry” or “Pissed-off” sauce. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Oscar’s Lounge & Restaurant

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8319540; www.oscarsoldmetairie.com A half-pound beef burger comes with an overstuffed potato.

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

Pirogues

2565 Bayou Road, (504) 883-1858; www.piroguesnola.com Grilled Peppermill steak is sliced and served over blue cheese-onion potatoes in a hot skillet.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. $

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Sala

124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; www.salanola.com Pasta fra diavolo features shrimp and calamari in spicy red pepper and tomato sauce over linguine.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sun., latenight Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

The Second Line Co.

4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4664069; www.facebook. com/secondlineco A 10-ounce beef patty burger is served with fries. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $

The Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www.shimmyshack.net Blueberry-barbecue pork sliders are topped with melted provolone.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

South Market Pub & Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.southmarketpub.com Cheeseburgers are dressed with tomato, lettuce and onions and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. $

Step Brothers Bar & Grill

4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-9856; www.stepbrothersbar.com The Cowboy burger is topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, a fried onion ring and barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $

The Tequila House

419 Bourbon St., (504) 298-8227; www.facebook.com/ thetequilahouse El Jefe tacos are flour tortillas filled with slowcooked brisket, grilled

poblano peppers, onions, cilantro and garlic crema. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 Spicy jambalaya is made with chicken, spicy sausage, vegetables and rice. No reservations.

Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. $

Barbecue Blue Oak BBQ

900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; www.blueoakbbq.com The smoked barbecue burger is made with a brisket patty, sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, house barbecue sauce and pickles. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Central City BBQ

1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; www.centralcitybbq.com Barbecue platters with two or three meats offer choices of brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs and smoked sausage and come with pickles, sweet onions, white bread and two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Chompers BBQ Den

69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.chompersbbqden.com Pittsburgh salad combines mixed greens, carrots, onion, cucumber, tomato, cheddar cheese, fries, a choice of meat (brisket, rib-eye, pulled pork or chicken breast) and a choice of dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Citywide; www.dickeys.com Meats such as beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken or turkey, and kielbasa are available on a platter with two sides and a roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Frey Smoked Meat Co.

4141 Bienville St., Suite 110, (504) 488-7427; www.freysmokedmeat.com Smoked brisket features USDA Prime beef rubbed with seasonings, smoked for 12 hours over a blend of hardwood and served on a platter or in a sandwich with caramelized onions and horseradish. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Hillbilly Bar-B-Q

2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com Platters of beef brisket, pork shoulder, chicken or baby back ribs are served with sauce, bread and two sides such as potato salad, coleslaw, barbecue beans or corn salad.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks accepted. $

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com The two-meat combo includes choices of pulled pork, beef brisket, two ribs or a quarter chicken and comes with a side such as potato salad or baked beans.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

3150 Calhoun St., (504) 301-3790; www.moesoriginalbbq.com/lo/nola The pulled pork platter comes with a drink and two sides such as baked beans, marinated coleslaw, potato salad or macaroni and cheese.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Saucy’s

4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www.saucysnola.com The two-meat combo plate includes a choice of meats (beef brisket, ribs, pulled pork, alligator sausage, boudin or grilled chicken), sides (goat cheese and macaroni, smoked beans, potato salad, coleslaw or grilled asparagus) and house Fantasy sauce or other sauces. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat. $$

Smoke BBQ

1005 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 3025307; www.smokebbqcovington.com Smoke fries are topped with brisket burnt ends, pickles, white sauce and hot sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Sweet Daddy’s BBQ

420 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 898-2166; www.sweetdaddysbarbq.com Black Angus beef brisket is served on a platter with two choices of sides such as coleslaw, barbecue beans, jambalaya, fried okra, potato salad or fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Ted’s Smokehouse BBQ

3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-4393 Ted’s special combination includes choices of three meats (sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs) and two sides (baked beans, corn, coleslaw, potato salad). No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

VooDoo BBQ & Grill

Citywide; www.voodoobbq.com The Carnival platter includes barbecued pork, chicken, sausage and brisket with house sauces and two side items.

No reservations. Hours vary by location. $

Walker’s Southern Style BBQ

10828 Hayne Blvd., (504) 241-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com The cochon de lait poboy comes with mustardy house dressing and shredded cabbage on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

Brewpub

Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 8925837; www.abitabrewpub.com

Grilled chicken Abitafeller is served over creamed spinach and topped with fried shrimp and herb cream sauce. It comes with smashed potatoes and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

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The Jamburger is dressed with American cheese, bacon-onion jam and mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Bayou Burger & Sports Company

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com Southern roasted duck is served with andouille cornbread dressing, Southern greens and pepper jelly glaze. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; 3226 Magazine St., (504) 224-6024; www.bayouburger.com The Gleason burger is topped with white cheddar cheese, arugula, a fried egg, avocado and truffle aioli. No reservations. Bourbon Street: lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Magazine Street: lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. $$

Gordon Biersch

Ben’s Burgers

Crescent City Brewhouse

200 Poydras St., (504) 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com Bratwurst sliders are topped with caramelized onions and Marzen mustard on pretzel rolls.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Old Rail Brewing Company

639 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 612-1828; www.oldrailbrewing.com Boudin balls are served with ESB (extra strong bitter) beer mustard and bread-and-butter pickles. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$

Stokehold

Port Orleans Brewing Co., 4124 Tchoupitoulas St., (502) 266-2332; www.stokeholdrestaurant.com The patty melt features a wagyu beef patty topped with melted raclette cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and Creole mustard on spent-grain Pullman bread. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. $$

Burgers

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-7474; www.theatomicburger.com

2008 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 889-2837; www.eatatbens.com A Big Ben is a two-patty cheeseburger topped with bacon, chili cheese fries and a special sauce.

No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $

Bud’s Broiler

Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com The smoked sausage sandwich is dressed with hickory smoked sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

The Company Burger

611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C7, (504) 3099422; 4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The namesake Company Burger includes two beef patties, housemade bread-and-butter pickles, American cheese and red onions.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

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Reservations accepted.

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

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Ground Pat’i Grille & Bar

11 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 367-9512; 3124 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 454-9449; www.groundpati.com The Smoke Ring burger is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings and barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Junction

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 272-0205; www.junctionnola.com The bar (must be 21 years old to enter) offers a menu of burgers, including the New Mexico Rail Runner topped with roasted green chilies, cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 523-0120; www.portofcallnola.com A cheeseburger has a ground chuck patty topped with grated cheddar and served with a baked potato.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Smashburger

3300 Magazine St., (504) 342-2653; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7906; www.smashburger.com The Smash burger is topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Smash sauce and ketchup on an egg bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Suite 1, Slidell, (985) 6393335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com The Sweet Heat bacon cheeseburger is topped with melted cheddar, hickory-smoked bacon and hickory barbecue sauce. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Bywater Bakery

8115 Oak St., (504) 2185416; www.truburgernola.com A Charlie burger is dressed with Swiss cheese, bacon and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Antoine’s Annex

513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com The grilled chicken Rochambeau sandwich is topped with ham, bechamel and Rochambeau sauce on French bread. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Bearcat Cafe

2521 Jena St., (504) 309-9011; www.bearcatcafe.com Vegan ranchero includes a sweet potato tortilla, black beans, avocado, salsa and cashew crema. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

biscuits & buns on banks

4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Abita beer-glazed smoked pulled pork is served over a biscuit with grits or breakfast potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Bistro Orleans

3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www.bistroorleansmetairie.com Des Allemands catfish is served with french fries, coleslaw and French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Bittersweet Confections

725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com Huevos rancheros features green onion hash browns, chorizo, fried eggs, green onions and sour cream. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com Cashew-ricotta tarts are made with organic spinach and artichoke on an organic herbed whole grain crust. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $ 3624 Dauphine St., (504) 336-3336; www.bywaterbakery.com St. Randaux’s grilled cheese sandwich has brie, apples and honey-mustard on housebaked multi-grain bread. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

The Bywater Hideout

941 Poland Ave., (504) 518-6875; www.bywaterhideout.com The garden vegetable crepe is stuffed with mozzarella, tomato, baby spinach, housemade dill and chive sauce and pecan pesto.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $

Cafe Aquarius

2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 510-3080 At brunch, fried green tomatoes are topped with poached eggs, Canadian bacon and remoulade hollandaise.

No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. $

Cafe at the Square

The Blake Hotel, 500 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-7831; www.cafeatthesquare.com Grilled or fried redfish is served with lemon butter sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2611; 334 Royal St., (504) 524-5530; Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St.; www.cafebeignet.com An andouille and white cheddar cheese omelet is served with grits and French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $ PAGE 25

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Cafe Fleur-De-Lis

307 Chartres St., (504) 529-9641; www.cafefleurdelis.com The Bourbon Street breakfast platter features banana and pecan pancakes with candied pecan bacon, melted butter, maple syrup and a shot of bourbon. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Cafe Luna

802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/ cafeluna504 Eggs banh mi features poached eggs and five spice pulled pork served with house-made bread, daikon slaw and cilantro pesto. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Cafe Maspero

601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com Vieux Carre Benedict features a buttermilk biscuit topped with a crawfish cake, a poached egg and crawfish etouffee with cheese grits or hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Cafe NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com A pair of roasted golden beet sliders are topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain breads. No reservations.

Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. $$

Cafe Navarre

800 Navarre Ave.,

(504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com The Dirty Bird po-boy is made with roast beef debris, grilled turkey, melted Swiss, gravy, lettuce, pickles, tomato and mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-3300; www.caferosenicaud.com The Southern breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon or andouille, organic rosemary cheese grits and toast or a biscuit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Caffe! Caffe!

3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 2679190; 4301 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 885-4845; www.caffecaffe.com Asian grilled chicken salad includes mixed greens, red cabbage, edamame, toasted almonds, fried wonton strips and spicy peanut-lime dressing. No reservations. North Hullen Street: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Clearview Parkway: breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. $

Caffe Latte Da

5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 8180051; www.caffelatteda.com The Western omelet includes green bell peppers, onions, bacon, ham and cheddar cheese and is topped with salsa and served with grits or hash browns and toast or a

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Chef Ray Gruezke serves a butter lettuce salad with ricotta and candied pecans.

biscuit. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Fri. $

The Camellia Cafe

525 Highway 190 W., Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com The eggplant Napoleon is stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with creamy seafood sauce. No reservations.

Highway 59: lunch and dinner daily. Highway 190: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Camellia Grill

626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 Rano’s omelet is an egg white omelet with spinach, onions and Swiss cheese. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Canal Street Bistro

3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com New York strip steak or grilled eggplant top a salad of honey-roasted grapes, baby kale, toasted pecans and Humboldt Fog cheese.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Chez Pierre French Bakery and Cafe

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Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.; 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans.com Mango avocado chicken salad is served over spring greens with onion vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Croissant d’Or Patisserie

617 Ursulines Ave., (504) 524-4663; www.croissantdornola.com Turkey is topped with melted cheese and bechamel in a croissant sandwich. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $

The Daily Beet

1000 Girod St., (504) 605-4413; www.thedailybeetnola.com The Orbit bowl includes wild rice, avocado, egg, kimchi, edamame, carrots, scallions, nori and sesame ginger dressing on a bed of greens.

Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

New Orleans,

proprietor Maxwell Eaton dines on tomato soup and a NOLA Bowl featuring greens, rice, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and a jalapeno millet muffin.

Green to Go

400 Poydras St., Suite 130; 2633 Napoleon Ave.; JCC 5324 St. Charles Ave.; (504) 460-3160; www.greentogonola.com The Rainbow salad has bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, sunflower seeds and mixed greens with a tomato-onion vinaigrette. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com Seafood Delaronde features shrimp, oysters and crabmeat topped with pesto-cheese sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

The English Tea Room & Eatery

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 8983988; www.englishtearoom.com Bangers and mash includes two English-style sausages served with

mashed potatoes and brown onion gravy, salad and a savory scone.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted $$

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.co Fried boudin balls are made with Creole sausage, pork and rice and served with dipping sauce. No reservations.

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

Hickory Cafe & Grill

1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0033; www.hickorycafe.com Uptown chicken is grilled chicken topped with melted brie, bacon, spinach, tomatoes and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat. $$

Estralita’s

1022 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, (504) 340-8517; www.estralitas.com The Crank ’er Up includes two stuffed crabs, french fries, vegetables and salad.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Thu.-Fri. $

Hobnobber Cafe

Fat Boy Pantry

1302 Magazine St., (504) 239-9514; www.facebook.com/ thefatboypantry The lobster po-boy is topped with drawn butter and remoulade and served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $

Fausto’s Bistro

530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com A Parmesan-crusted Gulf fish fillet is topped with tomato, lump crabmeat and lemon-butter and white wine sauce and served with wilted spinach and rosemary potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

French Press Coffeehouse

2120 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 4567835; 3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504)

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Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $

At Max Well

Corner Cafe

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

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French Truck Cafe

4536 Dryades St., (504) 702-1900; www.frenchtruckcoffee.com Avocado toast is topped with red peppers and pickled red onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $

Fresco Cafe and Pizzeria 7625 Maple St.,

(504) 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us Spinach and artichoke pizza has roasted garlic and herb sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions and mozzarella and feta cheeses. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

The Füd Bar

1522 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 309-3284; www.eathappynola.com Barbecued brisket fills a pressed sandwich dressed with coleslaw, pickles, cheddar cheese and a Kansas City-style barbecue sauce on French bread.

It is served with a side of pickled vegetables.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $$

Good Bird

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave.; 5031 Freret St., (504) 5162307; www.goodbirdnola.com The Bird Man Jr. sandwich features roasted Springer Mountain Farms chicken, melted Swiss cheese, red cabbage slaw and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. No reservations.

St. Claude Avenue: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Freret Street: breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Gracious Bakery & Cafe

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 100, (504) 301-3709 ext. 1; 2854 St. Charles Ave., (504) 301-9949; 4930 Prytania St., (504) 300-

5928 W. Metairie Ave., Suite 8, Metairie, (504) 734-8448; www.hobnobbercafe.com The Italian special features a meatball, Italian sausage and paneed eggplant over pasta and is served with salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $

Humble Bagel

4716 Freret St., (504) 355-3535; www.humblebagel.com A house-made bagel (onion, garlic, salt, poppy seed, sesame, whole wheat or everything) and lox comes with cream cheese, capers, tomato and red onion. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $

Kelley’s Village Inn

9201 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-4610; www.kelleysvillageinn.com The seafood muffuletta includes oysters, shrimp and catfish. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$ PAGE 28

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Koz’s

6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com House-cooked roast beef fills a po-boy dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on John Gendusa Bakery bread. No reservations. Harrison Avenue: lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sat. Wilson Street: lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. $

La Boulangerie

4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777; www.laboulangerienola.com L’Atlantique is smoked salmon, avocado, arugula and lemon mayonnaise on toasted olive bread. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

La Madeleine

Join Us for LUNCH Specializing in

HOT PASTRAMI & CORNED BEEF • FALAFEL CHOPPED LIVER • MATZOH BALL SOUP

Buy 1 Sandwich & Get 1 FREE of equal or lesser value.

Dine in only. Up to $6.95 Value.

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601 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, (504) 4561624; 3434 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, (504) 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com Chicken friand la Madeleine combines chicken, mushrooms, onion and Swiss cheese in puff pastry topped with mushroom cream sauce. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe

5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com The grilled shrimp Caesar wrap features Cajun-seasoned Louisiana shrimp, shredded romaine lettuce, tomatoes and Parmesan and Caesar dressing in a choice of tortilla.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Laurel Street Bakery

3519 SEVERN

Mon-Thur 10am-7pm • Fri.& Sun. 10am-3pm

www.koshercajun.com

888-2010

2701 S. Broad St., (504) 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com House-made tomato-basil soup comes with a grilled cheese sandwich made with mozzarella on housebaked sourdough bread. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Live Oak Cafe

8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com The Extreme Hangover is cheese grits topped with scrambled eggs, chorizo, peppers, onions, ranchero sauce and crema. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. $$

Maple Street Patisserie

7638 Maple St., (504) 304-1526; www.facebook.com/ maplestpatisserie A prosciutto di Parma sandwich is dressed with arugula, red peppers and pesto. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $

The Market Cafe

1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www. marketcafenola.com A muffuletta includes mortadella, salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheeses and house-made olive salad on a toasted roll. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Max Well New Orleans

6101 Magazine St., (504) 301-0510; www.maxwellneworleans.com The NOLA bowl includes red beans, brown rice, candied pecan sweet potatoes, Cajun coleslaw and a jalapeno millet muffin over spinach and lettuces with plum vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Fri. and Sun.-Mon. $

Mena’s Palace

200 Chartres St., (504) 525-0217; www.menaspalace.com Roast beef is rubbed with a house blend of spices, cooked and served hot with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Leidenheimer French bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Messina’s Runway Cafe

New Orleans Lakefront

Airport Terminal, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www. messinasrunwaycafe. com Jimmy Wedell pasta includes shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish tails in basil cream sauce over angel hair pasta.

Reservations accepted for large parties.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Mister Gregory’s

806 N. Rampart St., (504) 407-3780; www.mistergregorys.com Avocado toast is topped with cherry tomatoes, roasted sunflower seeds and a drizzle of spicy oil. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $

Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea

4641 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 324-4899; www.monkeymonkeynola.com Roasted beets top a salad of spring greens, goat cheese, walnuts, pickled red onions and red wine vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $

The New Feelings Marigny Cafe, Bar and Courtyard Lounge

535 Franklin Ave., (504) 446-0040; www.feelingscafebar.com The B.L.F.G.T. sandwich includes fried green tomatoes, crab ravigote, applewood-smoked bacon, arugula and aioli. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

New Orleans Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St., (504) 943-0010; www.nolacakes.com Sauteed shrimp, tomato and onions are served over organic yellow grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $

NOLA Beans

762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com The Argonne sandwich is made with roasted turkey, broccoli sprouts, Havarti cheese, avocado, tomato and house spread. No

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1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 3482008; 5145 Gen. de Gaulle Drive, (504) 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com Cajun trio pasta includes sauteed crawfish, smoked sausage and chicken tossed with penne pasta in Cajun tomato cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Original Fiorella’s Cafe

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352; www.originalfiorellas.com Fried chicken platters are served with two sides, such as mashed potatoes, french fries, Caesar salad or vegetables. No reservations.

Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Original Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com Seafood pistolettes are filled with crawfish, Gulf shrimp, bell peppers and onions in cream cheese sauce and topped with Parmesan.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pagoda Cafe

1430 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; www.pagodacafe.net Ricotta, poached figs and pecans top breakfast toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Paloma Cafe

800 Louisa St., (504) 304-3062; www.palomanola.com A roasted pork torta is dressed with avocado and pickled onions and served with plantain chips. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.Sun. $$

Pepperoni’s Cafe 8123 Hampson St., (504) 865-0336; www.pepperoniscafe.com

Huevos rancheros features three fried eggs, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream over corn tortillas.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Petite Amelie

900 Royal St., (504) 412-8065; www.cafeamelie.com/ petit-amelie.html The smoked salmon BLT features smoked salmon from New York’s Acme Smoked Fish on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, red onion, greens and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Pulp and Grind

644 Camp St., (504) 510-4037; www.pulpandgrind.com King cakes are baked in house and fillings include pecan-cream cheese, Nutella and strawberries and cream. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe

7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com Crab cakes Benedict features two poached eggs atop crab cakes with hollandaise and a choice of sides such as brabant potatoes, grits or fruit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

The Ruby Slipper

Citywide; www.therubyslippercafe.net Eggs Cochon features apple-braised pork debris and poached eggs over a buttermilk biscuit with hollandaise.

No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Saint Lawrence

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111; www.saintlawrencenola.com Three pieces of fried chicken are served with collard greens, mashed potatoes and chicken and tasso gravy.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

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Satsuma Cafe

3218 Dauphine St., (504) 304-5962; 7901 Maple St., (504) 309-5557; www.satsumacafe.com The Green Eggs and Ham sandwich includes scrambled eggs, Nueske’s ham, Swiss cheese, red onion and basil pesto on a croissant. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Shake Sugary

3304 St. Claude Ave., (504) 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com Vegan king cake has braided Danish dough with cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with vanilla glaze. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $

Silver Whistle Cafe

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1455; www.silverwhistlecafe.com The breakfast po-boy is scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, andouille and Sriracha hollandaise served on toasted French bread.

It is served with hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Spotted Cat Food & Spirits

New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., Suite 130, (504) 371-5074; www.spottedcatfoodspirits.com Chicken and waffles are served with house-made pickles, maple-vanilla hot sauce and maple syrup. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sat and Mon., brunch Sat-Sun. $$

The Standard

4206 Magazine St., (504) 509-7306; www. facebook.com/thestandardeatinghouse Jade shrimp are sauteed Gulf shrimp topped with cilantro pesto served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar

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www.surreysnola.com Bananas Foster French toast is stuffed with banana cream cheese and topped with powdered sugar and a rum, brown sugar and butter sauce.

No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

SWEGS Kitchen

El Patio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Garden chef Justin

Bruhl offers an array of creative tacos.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

210 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, Suite A, (504) 8269008; 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite B, (504) 301-9196; Benson Towers, 1450 Poydras St., (504) 581-3555; 4350 Highway 22, Suite H, Mandeville, (985) 9512064; www.swegskitchen.com A chicken and provolone panino is dressed with chipotle mayonnaise and served on multigrain bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Who Dat Coffee Cafe

Tartine

401 Magazine St., (504) 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Red Fish Bon Ton is a grilled black drum fillet topped with lemon butter and jumbo lump crabmeat. Reservations accepted for dinner.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Fri. $$$

7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com A ham tartine (an open-faced sandwich) is dressed with triple-cream brie, lettuce and fig mustard on a sourdough baguette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Terrazu

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., (504) 2870877; www.terrazu.net Terrazu shrimp salad features boiled shrimp over Bibb and romaine lettuces with hearts of palm, avocado, tomatoes, croutons and tarragon vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Toast

1845 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 351-3664; 5433 Laurel St., (504) 2673260; www.toastneworleans.com Monte Cristo French toast is a battered ham and cheese sandwich served with fruit or salad. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Wakin’ Bakin’

4408 Banks St., (504) 252-0343; www.wakinbakin.com The Big John is a biscuit topped with sausage and cheddar cheese and served with a cup of coffee. Delivery available. No reservations.

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; www.facebook.com/ whodatcoffeecafe Not Yo Mama’s corn cakes are covered in creamy egg sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cajun Bon Ton Cafe

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com Pork cheeks are served with sweet potato gratin. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Galliano Restaurant

200 Julia St., (504) 2185753; www.gallianorestaurant.com Pork Chop Laplace is a double-cut, bone-in pork chop stuffed with andouille and served with ham hock cornbread dressing, red beans and fried pickled red onion rings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Jan’s Cajun Restaurant

4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, (504) 689-2748; www.facebook.com/ janscajunrestaurant Cajun-style shrimp and andouille gumbo has a dark roux and is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Mulate’s

201 Julia St., (504) 5221492; www.mulates.com Catfish Mulate’s is grilled catfish topped with crawfish etouffee and served with jambalaya, coleslaw and a twicebaked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Restaurant Rebirth

857 Fulton St., (504) 522-6863; www.restaurantrebirth.com Chicken and mirliton Rochambeau includes cold-smoked confit chicken leg quarter, paneed mirliton, pan-roasted chicken breast, tasso, bearnaise and marchand de vin.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; www.toupsmeatery.com The Meatery Board is a changing charcuterie spread of house-made items such as sausages, hog’s head cheese, pate, pork belly rillons, boudin balls, pickles, onions, cracklings, mustard and bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Tres Bon Cajun Meats

10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com The Tres Bon salad combines romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives, cracklings and pepper jelly vinaigrette.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse & Restaurant

769 A W. Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 6529990; www.wjsmokehouse.com The Smokehouse platter includes slow-smoked chicken, brisket, ribs, sausage, house-made barbecue sauce and tasso-cheddar grits.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. $$

Caribbean/ Cuban/ Jamaican 14 Parishes

1638 Clio St., (504) 605-4453; www.14parishes.com

The Clarendon platter features goat curry with carrots and potatoes and two sides, such as sweet plantains, mashed potatoes, cabbage, macaroni and cheese or rice and peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

(504) 227-5544 Stewed oxtail is served with a side such as dhalpouri roti, rice and peas, plantains, cornbread or potato salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill Restaurant

Roux Carre, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 881-4993; www.johnnysjamaicangrill.com The jerk chicken plate comes with peas and rice and steamed vegetables. No reservations.

Lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

3521 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-6600; www.boswellsjamaicangrill.eat24hour.com Jerk chicken comes with plantains and two sides such as rice and peas, calalloo medley greens, rice, french fries or steamed vegetables. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Churros Cafe

3100 Kingman St., Suite 104, Metairie, (504) 885-6516 The Cuban sandwich includes sliced ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, butter and mustard on pressed French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

635 Kepler St., Gretna,

Johnny’s Jamaican Grill

Vazquez Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant

515 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 893-9336; www.vazquezpoboy.com A hot roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce and served with fries.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.Fri. Checks accepted. $$

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neworleans.com The seafood hot pot includes shrimp, crawfish, scallops, tofu and vegetables served in a hot pot with steamed rice. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

China Rose

3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 887-3295; www.chinaroseno.com Crispy duck is marinated and fried and served with sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Five Happiness

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com Fried tilapia is served with vegetables and ginger-garlic-scallion sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Fong’s Chinese & Cantonese Restaurant

2101 Williams Blvd., Suite G, Kenner, (504) 467-9928 Fong’s Triple Treat is a stir-fry of shrimp, roasted pork, whitemeat chicken, snow peas, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Jung’s Golden Dragon

3009 Magazine St., (504) 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragonii.com A Sichuan-style boiled fish fillet is served with peppers and Chinese cabbage in a soup.

Delivery available.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Red’s Chinese

3048 St. Claude Ave., (504) 304-6030; www.redschinese.com Kung pao pastrami combines smoked brisket, peppers, onions, celery and rice cakes and is served with steamed rice. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner

daily. $$

Trey Yuen Cuisine of China

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; www.treyyuen.com Hong Kong-style honey-pecan shrimp are served with honey-roasted pecans and sesame seeds. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Checks accepted. $$

Coffee & Dessert

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-0078; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com Sicilian cannoli are pastry shells filled with vanilla and chocolate sweetened ricotta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $

Bakery Bar

1179 Annunciation St., (504) 265-8884; www.bakery.bar The Doberge brulee has layers of white cake and vanilla pudding topped with bruleed sugars. No reservations. Brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. $$

Blue Dot Donuts

4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866; www.bluedotdonuts.com The pastry selection includes maple-glazed long johns, creative donuts, donut holes, eclairs, bear claws and more. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $

Bop’s Frozen Custard

2660 Florida St., Suite K, Mandeville, (985) 727-5003; www.bopsfrozencustard.com The Big Bubba is a banana split topped with strawberries, pineapple, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

CC’s Community Coffee House Citywide;

www.ccscoffee.com The Mochasippi is a creamy frozen espresso drink topped with whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Cafe Du Monde

Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe Du Monde serves cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $

Cherry Espresso Bar 4877 Laurel St., (504) 875-3699; www.cherryespresso.com The breakfast quinoa bowl is topped with a fried egg, vegetables, pickled red cabbage and green goddess puree, and chicken, bacon or sausage are optional toppings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

District Donuts.

Sliders.Brew

527 Harrison Ave., (504) 827-1152; 1126 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite D, Jefferson, (504) 605-7944; 2209 Magazine St., (504) 570-6945; 5637 Magazine St., (504) 313-1316; www.districtdonuts.com House-made donut flavors include lemon-blueberry, banana creme, caramel apple, tiramisu, pistachio-raspberry, oatmeal cream, chocolate glazed and others. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Gambino’s Bakery

300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 3910600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com King cake fillings include strawberry, raspberry, Bavarian cream, chocolate cream cheese and praline. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Hey! Cafe & Coffee Roastery

4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz Baked goods include cran-apple donuts from

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The Kupcake Factory

911 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 570-6420; 3319 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com The 24 Karrot is a walnut-carrot cupcake topped with orange cream cheese frosting.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Morning Call

3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-4068; City Park, Timken Center, 56 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 300-1157 Signature beignets are hand-rolled and served with powdered sugar.

No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery

925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 684-0090; 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite F, Covington, (985) 893-1488; 22022 Marshall Road, Mandeville, (985) 898-2444; www.nonnarandazzo.com King cakes feature braided sweet dough topped with icing and sugar. No reservations.

Breakfast daily, lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

PJ’s Coffee

Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com Granitas are slushy frozen coffee drinks available in chocolate or caramel flavors. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Rue de la Course

1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343; www.ruedelacourse.com The Treme sandwich includes roast beef, provolone, red onion, horseradish sauce, lettuce and tomato on a bagel. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Sucre

622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; 3025

Magazine St., (504) 520-8311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com The sweet shop’s king cake features Danish pastry with cinnamon, cane sugar and a layer of Creole cream cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. $

Tee-Eva’s Pies and Pralines

5201 Magazine St., (504) 899-8350; www.teeevapralines.com The selection of pies includes cream cheese pecan pie. No reservations. Lunch daily. $

Contemporary The American Sector

National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.americansector.com The rosemary pork sandwich is topped with cranberry jam, white cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and arugula on ciabatta and is served with Creole potato salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Andy’s Bistro

3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, (504) 4557363; www.andysbistro.com Pan-seared scallops are served with fried capers, roasted red pepper butter and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com A five-spiced duckling breast is served with grilled cabbage, lentils, duck ham and foie gras.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Bacobar

70437 Highway 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 893-2450; www.bacobarnola.com A steamed bao is filled with chipotle-agave

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beef brisket debris, Brussels sprouts, lime-onion relish and shallots. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Bar Frances

4525 Freret St., (504) 371-5043; www.barfrances.com Citrus-poached shrimp are served with roasted and pickled baby beets, satsuma, Meyer lemon and grapefruit supremes, field peas and Meyer lemon vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Bayou Wine Garden

315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com The bacon and brie sandwich features cane syrup-laced bacon, brie and blueberry-black pepper compote on sourdough bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late night daily. $$

Bombay Club

Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 5772237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com Ginger beer-braised beef short ribs are served with brown butter, ginger-garlic fried rice, caramelized savoy cabbage and curry-roasted peanut and herb salad. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$

Boulevard American Bistro

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com The French dip features thinly sliced prime rib, Monterey Jack cheese and mayonnaise on ciabatta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com The burger features a half-pound sirloin patty topped with roasted tomatoes, arugula, red onion and herb aioli on a sesame Leidenheimer bun. No reservations.

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Cane & Table

1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; www.caneandtablenola.com Fried Duroc pork ribs are served with pepper jelly papaya glaze.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

The Caribbean Room

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1500; www.thecaribbeanroom.com Short rib ravioli is served with smoked mozzarella, tomato and black kale. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Cavan

3607 Magazine St., (504) 509-7655; www.cavannola.com Spiced jerk fish is served with sweet potato hash.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Compere Lapin

Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119; www.comperelapin.com Curried goat is served with sweet potato gnocchi and cashews. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Coquette

2800 Magazine St., (504) 265-0421; www.coquettenola.com Smoked catfish dip features nasturtium, puffed rice and herbs.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Cure

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357; www.curenola.com Cacio e pepe deviled eggs are made with farm eggs, Parmesan and black pepper.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Curio

301 Royal St., (504) 717-4198; www.curionola.com Grilled Bakkafrost salmon is served with heirloom tomato salad, lemon-shallot vinaigrette and smoked pine cone oil. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Dakota Restaurant

629 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 8923712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com The Hallelujah soft-shell crab is stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish and served over rice pilaf with Creolaise sauce. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

The Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www. thedelachaise.com The lamb burger has a half-pound lamb patty topped with raita and Pata Cabra cheese. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. $$

Effervescence

1036 N. Rampart St., (504) 509-7644; www.nolabubbles.com A crispy octopus tentacle is served with

white bean cassoulet and arugula chimichurri.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Wed.Sun. $$

Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerilsdelmonico Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with kale braised with bourbon and lamb bacon, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended.

Dinner daily. $$$

Emeril’s New Orleans 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans A grilled pork chop is served with caramelized sweet potatoes, tamarind glaze and green chili mole. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Fharmacy

2540 Banks St., (504) 324-6090; www.fharmacynola.com The Vietnamese sausage po-boy features hot sausage, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, aioli and jalapenos.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St., (504) 267-0640; www.thefranklinnola.com Blue crab and corn croquettes are served with basil and tarragon salsa verde aioli. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com The margherita flatbread is topped with mozzarella, basil and yellow and red tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Green Goddess

307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com Swedish meatloaf is made with Two Run Farm grass-fed beef and served with lingonberry pepper jelly, creamed mushroom potatoes and Creole kale. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

The Grill Room

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www.grillroomneworleans.com Ora king salmon is served with apple cider glaze, mustard seeds, fennel dill salad and succotash. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Heritage Grill

111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com Pan-roasted salmon is served with fennel, fava beans, quinoa and grape tomato vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

Houston’s Restaurant

1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-1578; www.houstons.com Fried oysters St. Charles are served with creamed spinach, artichokes and lemon aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Kenton’s

5757 Magazine St., (504) 891-1177; www.kentonsrestaurant.com Grilled swordfish is served with salsa verde and Meyer lemon.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

The Lakehouse

2025 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 6263006; www.lakehousecuisine.com Creekstone Farm short ribs are served with corn maque choux, brandy peach barbecue glaze, potato hay and pickled peach salad. Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner Thu.Sat., brunch Sun. Checks accepted. $$

Lola

517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992; www.lolacovington.com A cast iron-seared duck breast is served with dirty rice, charred Brussels sprouts and sweet soy-chili glaze.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. $$$

Maypop

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 518-6345; www.maypoprestaurant.com

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Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilrestaurants.com/meril Buttermilk biscuits are served with foie gras butter and blackberry preserves. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mondo

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com Slow-roasted pork shoulder is served with black beans, plantains and tomatillo salsa. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Monkey Board

Troubadour Hotel, 1111 Gravier St., (504) 518-5600; www.monkeyboardnola.com A fried chicken sandwich is dressed with pickles and Comeback sauce on a toasted bun.

No reservations. Dinner daily, late-night Mon.Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $

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NOLA Restaurant

534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nolarestaurant Oyster and brie pot pie is served with roasted marrow and parsley salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

NOSH

752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-7101; www.noshneworleans.com Pesto flatbread is topped with marinated tomatoes, arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. $$$

Oxlot 9

428 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 4005663; www.oxlot9.com Harissa-braised lamb shank is served with goat cheese polenta, smoked tomato ragout, lima beans, Tuscan kale, pickled beets, mint gastrique and gremolata.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Patois

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Cast-iron seared octopus is served with roasted turnips and radishes, mint and a chili-citrus vinaigrette. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Picayune Social House

326 Camp St., (504) 308-3583; www.picayunesocialhouse.com Lamb T-bone loin chops are marinated in tamarind chipotle sauce, seared in a tandoor oven and served with basmati rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Public Service Restaurant

NOPSI Hotel, 311 Baronne St., (504) 962-6527; www.publicservicenola.com Butter wine and herb chicken is roasted in a stone oven and served with heirloom vegetable relish. Reservations recommended. Breakfast

The fried seafood platter includes shrimp, oysters, fish, crab balls, hushpuppies and fries. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Spicy beef bun bo Hue is served with hot sauce and fresh herbs at Pho Michael. and dinner daily, lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Galatoire goute is an appetizer sampler including shrimp remoulade and crabmeat maison.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $$$

Ralph’s on the Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com A skin-on fillet of speckled trout is served with cauliflower steak, cauliflower cream sauce, herb salad and preserved lemon vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Gumbo Shop

630 St. Peter St., (504) 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com Seafood and okra gumbo is made with shrimp, crab, onion, bell pepper and tomato and served over rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Rosedale

801 Rosedale Drive, (504) 309-9595; www.rosedalerestaurant.com The bourbon fried chicken thighs come with Tabasco honey, braised greens and macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Gumbo Ya-Ya

Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., (504) 291-8600; www.gumbonola.com Gumbo ya-ya includes Gulf shrimp, blue crab, chicken, andouille and okra and is topped with potato salad, rice or jambalaya. It is served with toasted French bread. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Rue 127

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com A char-grilled double-cut pork chop is served with bourbon-maple glaze, black-eyed peas hoppin’ John and hominy spoon bread. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Salon Restaurant

by Sucre

622 Conti St., second floor, (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com Croque Benedict is a soft-boiled egg over a Southern-style chive biscuit with raclette cheese, Crystal hollandaise and a choice of ham, heirloom tomatoes or poached chicken.

Reservations accepted.

Brunch and lunch Thu.Mon. $$

Suis Generis

3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com The changing menu features dishes such as a center-cut pork chop with apricot jicama flower shocho barbecue

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe sauce, basil polenta and collard and mustard greens. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Dinner Wed.-Sun., latenight Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

The Tasting Room

1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com Paella includes mussels, clams, chicken, shrimp and chorizo in saffron rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$

Creole

Antoine’s Restaurant

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com Signature baked oysters Rockefeller are Gulf

oysters topped with Rockefeller herb sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com Roasted duck is served with dirty rice and a tart dried-cherry sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Cafe Sbisa

1011 Decatur St., (504) 522-5565; www.cafesbisanola.com Trout Eugene is topped with Louisiana shrimp, crawfish tails, jumbo lump crabmeat and a Champagne cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

The Court of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com Pan-fried trout meuniere is served with roasted new potatoes and steamed asparagus.

Reservations recommended. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; www.dookychaserestaurant.com The lunch buffet features dishes such as fried chicken, red beans and rice, Creole gumbo and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Fri. $$

Dunbar’s Creole Cuisine

7834 Earhart Blvd., (504) 509-6287

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 569-8997; www.lildizzyscafe.net Creole file gumbo features Gulf shrimp, crab, hot sausage, smoked sausage and ham in broth seasoned with thyme and bay leaves and is served with rice.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. $$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net The combination platter includes Jerry’s jambalaya, red beans and rice, potato salad, shrimp Creole or crawfish etouffee and a side such as turnip greens or green beans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

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(504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com A muffuletta includes ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad on a seeded loaf and is served warm. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

New Orleans Creole Cookery

508 Toulouse St., (504) 524-9632; www.neworleanscreolecookery.com Blackened redfish is served with dill beurre blanc, Creole green beans and potatoes.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Neyow’s Creole Cafe 3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; www.neyows.com Red beans and rice are served with fried chicken, hot sausage or grilled pork chops.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Pere Antoine Restaurant & Bar

741 Royal St., (504) 581-4478 Crawfish and crab cake Pontchartrain features pasta topped with crawfish, crab cakes and lemon-butter sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

Ted Brennan’s Decatur

309 Decatur St., (504) 525-7877; www.tedbrennansdecatur.com/ Trout Beaulieu is a sauteed fillet topped with crabmeat, capers and lemon-butter sauce.

Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$

Tujague’s Restaurant

823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com House-rolled gnocchi are topped with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat and wild mushroom cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Deli Aglio

611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C8, (504) 827-1090; www.aglionola.com The Godfather sandwich features meatballs, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomato sauce and egg on a sesame hoagie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Breaux Mart

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com The deli counter’s rotating lunch specials include fried or baked catfish with sides such as baked macaroni and cheese or hushpuppies.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Canseco’s Market

1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-5979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., (504) 322-2594; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 218-8426; 6901 Highway 46, Arabi, (504) 266-2059; www.cansecos.com Daily specials include baked or fried catfish with two sides. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Crabby Jack’s

428 Jefferson Highway, (504) 833-2722; www.crabbyjacksnola.com Fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulade fill a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; www.dorignacs.com Changing daily specials include red or white beans and rice with smoked sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. Checks accepted. $

Dryades Public Market

1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 644-4841; www.dryadespublicmarket.com The Cubano features pulled pork, sliced ham, house-made dill pickles, Swiss cheese,

yellow mustard and mayonnaise on a pressed Leidenheimer pistolette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Empire State Delicatessen

701 Poydras St., (504) 412-8326; www.empirestatedeli.com The Brooklyn Dodger features Boar’s Head corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Gold Label Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on toasted seeded rye bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Guillory’s Deli & Tamales

3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, (504) 833-1390; 3901 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 510-4100; www.guillorysdeliandtamales.com The Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Sat. Checks accepted. $

Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery

3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com The Rachel features turkey, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Thu. Checks accepted. $$

Luca Eats

7329 Cohn St., (504) 866-1166; www.lucaeats.com The Cubano features pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, bread-and-butter pickles and yellow mustard on French bread and comes with rosemary and sea salt chips. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Martin Wine Cellar

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 9518081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 894-7411; www.martinwinecellar.com Baronne salad combines pulled roasted chicken, field greens, golden raisins, blue

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Quartermaster Deli

1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 277-6594 The Butcher Boy special includes a Butcher Boy burger, french fries and a soft drink.

No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.Sat. $

1100 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1416; www.quartermasterdeli.net A club sandwich has layers of turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering

2018 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 456-6362; www.qwikchekdeliandcatering.com House-cooked roast beef fills a po-boy dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and gravy on French bread. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Rouses

Citywide: www.rouses.com The French Fest panino includes turkey, bacon, spinach, smoked Gouda and Dijon aioli. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Sammy’s Food Service & Deli

3000 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com The Ray Ray sandwich features fried chicken topped with ham and Swiss cheese on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Spitale’s Deli

2408 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 8379912; www.spitalesdeli.com The Dirty Turkey poboy is dressed with brown gravy, mozzarella and grilled onions.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Stein’s Market and Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.com The Rachel features hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on

Tag’s Meat Market & Deli

Verti Marte

1201 Royal St., (504) 525-4767 The All That Jazz poboy fills grilled French bread with ham, turkey, shrimp, American and Swiss cheeses, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and house Wow sauce.

Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $$

Welty’s Deli

336 Camp St., (504) 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com The muffuletta includes ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone cheese and olive salad on a warm muffuletta bun. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Zara’s Lil’ Giant Supermarket & Po-boys

4838 Prytania St., (504) 895-0581; www.zarasmarket.com House-made chicken salad features chicken breast, green onions, Tony Chachere’s seasoning and mayonnaise. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Diner 13

517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com Debris tachos are potato tots topped with beef gravy, mozzarella and Swiss cheeses and house-made breadand-butter pickles. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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(504) 566-6003; www.bellesdinerneworleans.com The all-day breakfast menu includes buttermilk-battered fried chicken with a bacon waffle served with syrup. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $

Betsy’s Pancake House

2542 Canal St., (504) 822-0214 Belgian waffles can be topped with apple, blueberry or strawberry preserves or pecans with butter and whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. $

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.com Jambalaya is made with beer-soaked Johnsonville bratwursts. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $$

City Diner

3116 S. I-10 Service Road E., Metairie, (504) 831-1030; www.citydiner.biz The Bottom of the Bowl is a bread bowl filled with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat in Cajun cream sauce and topped with cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses and green onions. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com For a breakfast special, a pork chop is served with two eggs, toast and hash browns or grits. No reservations.

Open 24 hours daily. $

Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2218; 308 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 8835513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com The blackened fish platter includes a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes with remoulade and a biscuit.

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Deja Vu Bar & Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com The Deja Vu omelet is filled with diced ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Delivery available in the French Quarter. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $

P&G Restaurant & Bar

345 Baronne St., (504) 525-9678 Red beans and rice is served with smoked sausage. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. $

St. Charles Tavern

1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9823 The seafood plate features fried catfish, fried shrimp, a crab cake, french fries and coleslaw. Delivery available. No reservations.

Open 24 hours daily. $$

Slim Goodies Diner

3322 Magazine St., (504) 891-3447; www.slimgoodiesdiner.com The Guatemalan breakfast includes two eggs, black beans, avocado, plantains, salsa and tortillas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Steve’s Diner

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5228198; www.stevesdiner.net A grilled 8-ounce catfish fillet is served with lemon-butter-pepper sauce and two sides, such as vegetables, a casserole or fries. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. $

Ted’s Frostop

3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com The Lot-O-Burger is dressed and served with fries. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

French Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com

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Fried soft-shell crab is served with a salad of local baby mizuna, English cucumber, Creole tomato, roasted corn, feta cheese, heart of palm, smoked Vidalia onion and bacon vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Ciro’s Cote Sud Restaurant

7918 Maple St., (504) 8669551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com Napolitana pizza is topped with Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella. Delivery available.

Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Checks accepted. $$

Crepes a la Cart

1039 Broadway St., (504) 866-2362; www.crepecaterer.com The Boss’ Favorite crepe is filled with smoked Atlantic salmon and Swiss and cheddar cheeses and topped with a fried egg, mushrooms, red onions and barbecue and hot sauces. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

La Crepe Nanou

1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com Grilled lamb chops come with a cognac reduction, pommes frites and haricots verts. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

La Provence

25020 Highway 190, Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com A slow-roasted lamb shank is served with ratatouille, crowder peas, charred eggplant puree and herbs.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Fri.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

Lilette

3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com Duck leg confit is served over escarole salad in red wine vinaigrette with duck fat-roasted potatoes and fried veal marrow.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

German

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. $$

617 B Piety St., (504) 3013222; www.bratzyall.com The Drunken Pig sandwich features pork marinated in dark beer, slow roasted and served with sauerkraut, caramelized onions and mustard. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880; www.tandoorichickennola.com The Tandoori mixed grill includes chicken, shrimp, fish and lamb kebabs cooked in the tandoor oven and served with lentils, rice and naan. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Bratz Y’all!

Tandoori Chicken

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Wah Kitchen

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8889046; www.acropoliscuisine.com Six onion soup is made with six types of onions, finished with cream and topped with puff pastry.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Indian/ Pakistani

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com The Flag of India includes butter chicken, malai kebab and saag paneer. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Saffron NOLA

4128 Magazine St., (504) 323-2626; www.saffronnola.com Khyber lamb chops are marinated in rum and served with rogan josh sauce and khichdi. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Shyan’s Kitchen

3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 302-9901; www.eatshyans.com Chicken tikka masala is served over rice with raita.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859; www.facebook.com/ tajnola Lamb pasanda is marinated in yogurt and cooked in cream sauce with saffron, almonds and cashews.

2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 4, Kenner, (504) 541-8612; www.facebook.com/ wahkitchen Spicy goat biryani features saffron rice and comes with cucumber raita. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Italian

Amici Ristorante & Bar

3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola.com Flash-fried calamari is served with marinara. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Checks accepted. $$$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com Sauteed speckled trout is served with lump crabmeat in lemon-butter sauce.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Arabella Casa di Pasta

2258 St. Claude Ave., (504) 267-6108; www.arabellanola.com Spicy meatballs feature a combination of beef, pork and andouille. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Avo

5908 Magazine St., (504) 509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com Charred octopus is served with pork butter, pineapple, black garlic and Calabrian chili glaze. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

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Bravo! Cucina Italiana

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-8828; www. bravoitalian.com Lobster ravioli alla vodka is served with sauteed shrimp, tomato cream sauce and pesto breadcrumbs. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cafe Roma

1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com Grilled Gulf shrimp pizza is topped with mozzarella, onions, tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

4641 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-2252: www.carrabbas.com Chicken Bryan is topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cello’s

3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 4565596; www.cellosrestaurant.com The Sicilian burger features a patty made from a Marcello family meatball recipe and is topped with mozzarella and red gravy on Leidenheimer bread.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Fri. $

Coscino’s Italian Grill

1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinositaliangrill.com

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Muffuletta pizza is topped with garlic-herb red sauce, Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, olive salad, provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

(504) 834-5646; www.furysrestaurant.com Breaded veal steak is served with french fries or mashed potatoes.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Del Porto Ristorante

Gendusa’s Italian Market

501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 8751006; www.delportoristorante.com House-made tagliatelle includes sauteed Gulf shrimp, tomato concasse and seafood brodo. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

DiCristina’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant

810 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 875-0160; www.dicristinas.com Crab cakes are served over penne pasta with crawfish sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Domenica

The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com Tagliatelle pasta is topped with slowcooked rabbit and porcini mushrooms.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Fazzio’s Restaurant

1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www. fazziosrestaurant.com Filet Fazzio is a filet mignon topped with sauteed shrimp, red and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms and olives in light cream sauce and is served with pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$S

Frank’s Restaurant

933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602; www.franksnola.com The muffuletta is layered with ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie,

405 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 3055305; www.gendusasitalian.com The Crazy Joe Gallo pizza is topped with mozzarella, spinach, artichoke and garlic.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Gio’s Villa Vancheri

690 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 6242597; www.facebook. com/giosvillavancheri Orecchio di elefante is a pounded and breaded 16-ounce veal chop sauteed with clarified butter and herbs and served with arugula.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Giorlando’s Restaurant

741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-8593; www.giorlandos.com Tenderized steak rounds are breaded, fried and topped with mozzarella. They are served with angel hair pasta with red gravy and Alfredo sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $$

Impastato’s Restaurant

3400 16th St., Metairie, (504) 455-1545; www.impastatos.com Joanne Caldcleugh’s cannelloni is housemade pasta stuffed with crabmeat and crawfish and topped with cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Irene’s Cuisine

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deville, (985) 6245066; www.boscositalian.com Pan-fried redfish Giovanna is topped with crabmeat, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and lemon-butter cream sauce and served with sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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The Italian Barrel

1240 Decatur St., (504) 569-0198; www.theitalianbarrel.com Osso buco is a 12-ounce veal shank oven-roasted in red sauce and served atop polenta.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Josephine Estelle

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; www.josephine estelle.com Bucatini pasta is served with amatriciana sauce, guanciale, chilies and garlic. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Marcello’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 581-6333; www.marcelloscafe.com Linguine tritone is topped with lobster, shrimp, crabmeat, mushrooms and spinach in sherry cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Mosca’s Restaurant

4137 Highway 90 W., Westwego, (504) 4368950; www.moscasrestaurant.com Oysters Mosca features baked oysters in the shell topped with Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

Nuvolari’s

246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com Cioppino combines Prince Edward Island mussels, Little Neck clams, Gulf shrimp and squid in a seafood stock seasoned with saffron, red pepper, onion and fennel and is served with pasta and pea tendrils. Reservations recommended.

Dinner daily. Checks accepted. $$$

Paladar 511

511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; www.paladar511.com Braised rabbit is served with sweet potato

gnocchi and Brussels sprouts. Dinner Wed.Mon., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Red Gravy

125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com The Mark sandwich features two 6-ounce Italian meatballs, mozzarella and red gravy on French bread and is served with chips.

Reservations accepted.

Brunch Wed.-Mon. $$

Ristorante Filippo

1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 8354008; www.ristorante-filippo.com Oysters al oreganate are baked with Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs and garlic. Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Sandro’s Trattoria

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com Seafood cannelloni are stuffed with crawfish and crabmeat and served over angel hair pasta with seafood Alfredo sauce. Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Specialty Italian Bistro

2330 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Chicken Parmesan features a marinated chicken breast topped with cheeses and marinara served over pasta.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Tavolino Pizza & Lounge

141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge Gorgonzola dolce pizza is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Gorgonzola cheeses and dates. No reservations. Lunch Sun., dinner daily. $$

Tony Mandina’s Restaurant

1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 362-2010;

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www.tonymandinas.com Grilled redfish Alia is topped with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers, green onions and a sauce of lemon, white wine and butter. It’s served with linguine. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

Two Tony’s Restaurant

8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; www.two-tonys.com Grilled shrimp are served with sauteed Roma tomatoes, red wine, basil, capers, garlic and Kalamata olives over angel hair pasta.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; www.venezianeworleans.net Cannelloni are stuffed with ground veal and spinach and topped with tomato and cream sauces. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com House-made cannelloni are stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Japanese/ Sushi Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www.asukaneworleans.com The Shaggy Dog roll features tempura-fried shrimp, snow crab and avocado inside and is topped with crab stick, masago and eel and spicy sauces. Delivery available. No reservaPAGE 45

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Located at 214 ROYAL STREET. For dining reservations please call 504.681.4444 or visit CRIOLLONOLA.COM. Discount parking is available with validation.

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tions. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Chiba

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com The Chiba sushi platter includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, striped bass, mackerel, shrimp, tobiko and a tuna or California roll. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat. $$

Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine

5033 Lapalco Blvd., Suite B6, Marrero, (504) 875-4203; www.daiwasushi.com Spicy City is a deepfried sushi roll filled with marinated crawfish, snow crab, cream cheese, avocado and jalapeno in seaweed paper topped with eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. No reservations.

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

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634 The No Name roll features tuna, salmon, eel, snow crab, tamago and smelt roe in soy paper.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Ikura HibachiSushi-Ramen

310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.com The Ikura roll is stuffed with fried shrimp, crawfish and cream cheese and topped with avocado, snow crab, eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Kanno California Sushi Bar

3517 20th St., Metairie, (504) 455-5730; www.kannosushi.com The Caterpillar roll features snow crab and eel wrapped in avocado. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Little Tokyo

590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; m.littletokyosushi.com The Burning Man roll includes spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and sesame oil on the inside and is topped with pepper

tuna, avocado, green onion, ponzu, eel and chili sauces. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar

1340 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com Shrimp Mermaids are wontons filled with shrimp and cream cheese. Reservations accepted for karaoke rooms. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com The Deluxe roll features tempura shrimp, rice and cream cheese in seaweed paper topped with snow crab, tuna, salmon, avocado, tempura batter and barbecued eel sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steak House

1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.miyakonola.com The 10-piece lobster Dynamite roll is filled with fried lobster tail, cucumber, avocado, snow crab and asparagus and topped with shredded crab stick, yum-yum sauce and eel sauce.

Delivery available.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Nomiya

4226 Magazine St.; www.nomiyaramen.com Tonkotsu ramen features chashu pork, pork broth, egg and scallions.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Osaka Kohai

4821 Prytania St., (504) 372-4135; www.osakakohai.com The Sara roll features shrimp, snow crab, avocado and cucumber with crunchy panko crumbs and spicy sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Rock-n-Sake

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; 2913 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 267-9761; www.rocknsake.com Pork ramen includes pork broth, ramen noodles, pork belly, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, kale and a soft-poached egg. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., latenight Fri.-Sat. $$

Royal Sushi & Bar

1913 Royal St., (504) 827-1900; www.royalsushinola.com The Geisha Kiss roll features tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snow crab, asparagus, avocado, cucumber and masago.

Reservations accepted.

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

Sake Cafe

817 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite B, Kenner, (504) 468-8829; 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite A, Harahan, (504) 733-8879; 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A4, Metairie, (504) 779-7253; www.sakecafela.com The New Orleans roll includes tempura flakes and crawfish topped with spicy tuna, snow crab and wasabi tabiko served with eel-avocado sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Sake Cafe Uptown

2830 Magazine St., (504) 894-0033 The Cherry Blossom special roll has spicy tuna and crunchy flakes inside and is topped with tuna, tobiko, black sesame seeds, scallions and spicy ponzu and eel sauces. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Taste of Tokyo

10160 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyoriverridge.com Hibachi grill combinations such as shrimp and New York strip come with salad, soup, vegetables and rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Tsunami Sushi

Pan American Life Center, 601 Poydras St.,

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Suite B, (504) 6083474; www.servingsushi.com/neworleans Miso-sake-marinated sea bass is slow-cooked with bok choy, squash, shiitake mushrooms, red onion, ginger and garlic and served with eggplant toast and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Wasabi

900 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com Poke salad includes tuna, avocado, cucumber, squid salad, seaweed salad, smelt roe and ponzu sauce.

No reservations.

Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily.

Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Korean

Gogi Korean Restaurant

4620 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 872-9992; www.gogirestaurantnola.com Bulgogi is marinated beef rib-eye in brown sauce served with white rice. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. $$

Korea House

3547 18th St., Metairie, (504) 888-0654 Korean-style barbecue options include bulgogi (marinated sliced beef), which diners cook on a tabletop grill. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

Little Korea BBQ

2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006; www.littlekoreabbq. flavorplate.com KFC wings are “Korean fried chicken” wings served with a sweet garlic sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon. and Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.Mon. $$

Latin American

Baru Bistro & Tapas 3700 Magazine St.,

(504) 895-2225; www.facebook.com/ barubistrotapas Pescado frito features a whole fried Gulf redfish served with coconut rice, patacones, radishes, and a mango and cabbage slaw.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon. and Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Brasa Churrasqueria

2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 5706338; www.brasachurrasqueria.com Picanha is an 8-ounce Home Place Pastures top sirloin cap served with chimichurri. Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Brazilian Market & Cafe

2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4683533; www.brazilianmarketcafe.com Traditional feijoada — a black bean stew with pork sausage, ribs and shoulder served with collard greens, orange slices and farofa — is a Saturday special. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $

Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine

4714 Freret St., (504) 345-2884; www.cuzcoperuviancuisine.com Tenderloin beef strips are served with red onion, tomatoes and cilantro and come with french fries and rice.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat. $$

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe

8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252 Yuca dumplings are stuffed with mushrooms, shrimp and cheese. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Cash only. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; www.facebook.com/ maisarepas The Chori-arepa is a Colombian-style white cornmeal cake filled with grilled chorizo, avocado, aji valluno salsa and mozzarella

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and is served with fried plantain chips. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Mangu

2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 7, Gretna, (504) 324-9870; www.facebook.com/ letsmangu Mofongo is fried green plantain mixed with garlic, olive oil and pork crackings, served with sauteed shrimp and salsa. No reservations.

Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Mayas Restaurant

2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; www.mayasrestaurantnola.com Roasted Chilean sea bass is served with scallops, balsamic sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Nola Nica

16 W. Airline Drive, Suite B, Kenner, (504) 405-0375; www.facebook.com/ nolanica Nicaraguan bistec encebollado is pan-seared beef served with onions, black beans, sweet plantains and rice. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. $

Sarita’s Grill

4520 Freret St., (504) 324-3562 The Mexi bowl features chopped grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, black beans and yellow rice over a bed of lettuce. No reserations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco

5015 Magazine St., (504) 267-7612; www.titoscevichepisco.com Lomo saltado is a traditional Peruvian dish of stir-fried beef, onions, bell peppers and potatoes served with rice and Peruvian corn.

Reservations accepted.

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Louisiana Contemporary Allegro Bistro

Energy Centre, 1100 Poydras St., Suite 150, (504) 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com A grilled pastrami chicken sandwich is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing on a brioche bun.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri. $$

Angeline

1032 Chartres St., (504) 308-3106; www.angelinenola.com Braised beef oxtail comes with rye flour dumplings, sweet potato puree, marinated onions and collard greens, creme fraiche, caraway and rye flour chips.

Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

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4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com Seared diver scallops are served with Gulf shrimp, corn maque choux and San Marzano tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; www.atchafalayarestaurant.com Savory beignets are filled with house-made boudin and Louisiana crawfish and are served with pepper jelly, hot mustard, sweet pickles and puffed amaranth.

Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Thu.-Mon. $$$

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 459-4449; www.balisenola.com A braised pork shank is served with ricotta dumplings, cherry tomatoes, cipollini onions and pork jus. Reservations

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Bayona

430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com Peppered lamb loin is served with herbed goat cheese and zinfandel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy

Maison Dupuy, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 5868000; www.maisondupuy.com/dining Seafood linguine features shrimp, crabmeat, house-made pasta, butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms and crab butter.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Bistro Byronz

1901 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronz.com Artichoke cakes are topped with sauteed spinach Alfredo, diced tomatoes and Parme-

san and feta cheeses.

Chicken and shrimp are optional additions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Bistro Daisy

5831 Magazine St., (504) 899-6987; www.bistrodaisy.com Gulf seafood bouillabaisse features saffron and Herbsaint broth and a rouille crouton. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon

4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 324-6841; www.bobbyheberts.com Bobby & Deke’s Mardi Gras pasta features shrimp, crawfish tails, bell peppers and onions in Alfredo sauce.

Reservations accepted.

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

Boucherie

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-5514; www.boucherienola.com

Smoked wagyu beef brisket comes with garlic Parmesan fries.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Brennan’s Restaurant

417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com Eggs Hussarde features poached eggs over house-made English muffins, Canadian bacon, hollandaise and marchand de vin sauce.

Reservations recommended. Brunch, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Briquette

701 S. Peters St., (504) 302-7496; www.briquettenola.com Lamb shank puttanesca is served over angel hair pasta with gremolata.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. $$

Broussard’s

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com Fried Gulf oysters are

Call ahead & drive through!

served with Herbsaint creamed spinach and applewood-smoked bacon. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Cafe Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com South Peters Sardou features a poached egg over smoked pork debris and a garlic-roasted artichoke and spinach cake with Herbsaint cream and smoked paprika hollandaise.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Cafe Lynn

2600 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Slow-roasted duck confit is served with Dijon mustard cream sauce.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

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Winter Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com Blue crab and Louisiana crawfish beignets are served with remoulade.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Carrollton Market

8132 Hampson St., (504) 252-9928; www.carrolltonmarket.com House-made tagliatelle is served with beef shank ragu, rainbow chard and oyster mushrooms. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Thu.-Sun. $$$

CellarDoor

916 Lafayette St., (504) 265-8392; www.cellardoornola.com Creole nachos are cracklings topped with braised pork belly, red bean puree, pickled okra, corn chow chow and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-

Sat., late-night Fri.Sat. $$

Chais Delachaise

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com Chais steak bruschetta features Two Runs Farm grilled bavette steak with Peruvian sauce and Mahon cheese. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Chartres House

601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8383; www.chartreshouse.com A grilled Louisiana Gulf fish fillet is served with crawfish stuffing, lemon butter, steamed vegetables and Cajun potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Cheesecake Bistro

by Copeland’s

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Paneed chicken breast is served over crawfish linguine with spicy

crawfish cream sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

comes with housemade five-spice duck sausages, sweet potato boulangere, crispy sage and a smoky duck jus roti. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Clancy’s

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com House-made gnocchi are topped with crabmeat, mushrooms and sweet corn cream sauce.

Reservations required.

Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com Pan-roasted Louisiana white shrimp are served with pecan and green onion popcorn rice, charred cherry tomatoes, red beans, sweet corn and pressed basil.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. $$$

The Columns Hotel

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com Sunday brunch features a fillet of blackened grouper served with lemon grass beurre blanc and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar

509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; www.creolehouserestaurant.com Canal Street redfish is a panko-crusted fillet topped with sauteed shrimp and Cajun garlic sauce and served with

Commander’s Palace 1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com Cast iron-seared Muscovy duck breast

sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Criollo

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 6814444; www.criollonola.com The shrimp, blue crab and avocado stack features a chilled shrimp over guacamole, crabmeat and tomato coulis. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

DTB

8201 Oak St., Suite 1, (504) 518-6889; www.dtbnola.com Crispy duck confit is served with charred cabbage, citrus, sweet potato and pecan vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Fri.Mon. $$$

Dante’s Kitchen

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Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen and Tap

132 Royal St., (504) 309-4797; www.olesaint.com Louisiana shrimp and jalapeno-cheddar grits are served with andouille and piquillo peppers. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Dick & Jenny’s

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com Blackened Gulf drum is served with crab fried rice and sauce piquant.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

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en and andouille gumbo, butter beans and shrimp, and a green bell pepper stuffed with beef, shrimp and Parmesan cheese with rice on the side.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Foundation Room

House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., third floor, (504) 310-4976; www.hob.com Pan-seared diver scallops are served with squash salad, lobster-pancetta relish and orange-parsley butter.

Reservations required.

Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

Gabrielle Restaurant

2441 Orleans Ave., (504) 603-2344; www.facebook.com/ garbriellerestaurant Slow-roasted duck basted with an orange-sherry sauce is served with crimini mushrooms, red peppers and fried shoestring potatoes. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Gautreau’s Restaurant

1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com Pan-roasted speckled trout is served with citrus-Pommery beurre blanc, smoked porcini mushrooms, shaved Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant

701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114; www.herbsaint.com Muscovy duck leg confit is served with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

High Hat Cafe

4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com A fried catfish basket includes french fries, coleslaw, house-made pickles and hushpuppies. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Jacmel Inn

903 E. Morris Ave., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com A half duckling is served with boudin, slab bacon, sweet potatoes and cranberry glaze. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. $$

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacquesimos.com Cajun bouillabaisse features oysters, shrimp and fish in a spicy broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

416 Chartres St., (504) 596-2530; www.kpauls.com Sunken Pirogue Avery Island is a deep-fried half eggplant filled with beef and peppers and served over mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com Molasses-cured duck breast is served with sweet potato and andouille hash and bourbon cane syrup.

Reservations accepted.

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

LMNO

Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.lmnonola.com Braised short ribs are served with mashed sweet potatoes, stewed tomatoes and okra and fried onions.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com Turtle bolognese is served with bucatini, sherry, parsley and a fried soft-boiled egg.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Legacy Kitchen

91 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 5132606; 700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; 759 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-5231; 817 Common St., (504) 827-1651; www.legacykitchen.com The Legacy Burger is topped with caramelized onions, baby portobello mushrooms and Swiss cheese and served with shoestring potatoes. Reservations recommended. Hours vary by location. $$$

Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Jumbo Louisiana shrimp are sauteed with garlic, thyme, piquillo peppers, tomato, Creole spices, andouille and green onion-pork sausages and served over roasted jalapeno grits with melted mozzarella.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-7624; www.lulanola.com Urban South Holy Roller IPA-braised baby back ribs are brushed with a blackberry-ginger glaze and served with grilled sweet corn on the cob and Creole coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

M Bistro

The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, 921 Canal St., (504) 262-5048; www.ritzcarlton.com A Taste of New Orleans is a three-course meal that includes seafood and andouille gumbo, blackened redfish topped with shrimp etouffee and fried okra, and cinnamon bread pudding with Nutella ice cream. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 569-9979; www.meauxbar.com Roasted chicken breast comes with black

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326 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 302-5533; www.meribopizza.com Pasta carbonara is black pepper tagliolini with Parmesan and a cured egg yolk. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$

Mr. B’s Bistro

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Barbecue Gulf shrimp are served in their shells with butter and Worcestershire sauce and French bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Muriel’s Jackson Square

801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; www.muriels.com A wood-grilled double-cut pork chop is topped with Louisiana sugar cane-apple glaze and served with candied pecan sweet potatoes and greens.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Fried Brussels sprouts are topped with pancetta and house glaze.

No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. $

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com Prince Edward Island mussels are served in saffron tomato broth and topped with crabmeat, applewood-smoked bacon and basil aioli. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. $$

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Andouille-crusted

Gulf fish is topped with Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc and chive aioli and served with seasonal vegetables.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 6430050; www.palmettosrestaurant.com Slow-roasted red chilirubbed duck is served with mashed potatoes, cebollitas, sweet potato crisps and an orange and red chili mole.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Place, (504) 523-1504; www.pelicanclub.com Whole flounder is lightly breaded, fried and topped with sauteed sea scallops, jumbo shrimp and a spicy chili sauce and comes with jasmine rice. Reservations recommended.

Dinner daily. $$$

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7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www.desfamilles.com Alligator-stuffed mushrooms are served with alligator sauce piquante. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com “Triptych of Quail” includes a Southern fried quail, one stuffed with boudin and one glazed with absinthe. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Sac-a-Lait

1051 Annunciation St., (504) 324-3658; www.sac-a-laitrestaurant.com Hot quail is served with 400-day-old fermented cayenne, honey, lemon grass, papalo, almonds and habanero pepper. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Troubadour Hotel, 1111 Gravier St., (504) 5185500; www.petitlionnola.com The cochon de lait plate includes two pork preparations and butternut squash, mustard and blackberry. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Saint Cecilia

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SoBou

1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 3670935; www.theredmaple.com Veal Oscar is paneed veal topped with jumbo lump crabmeat in lemon beurre blanc. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Restaurant Cypress

4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Slow-roasted duck is served with huckleberry glaze and andouille and cornbread dressing. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$

91 French Market Place, (504) 522-5851; www.stcecilianola.com At brunch, oyters Benedict features flashfried cornmeal dusted oysters, poached eggs, spinach and Herbsaint sauce and hash browns.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$ 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com Chuletas Can-Can is a Puerto Rican-style pork chop for two that is cut to include the loin and pork belly. It comes with andouille dirty rice and saffron pickled apples. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat. $$

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topped with crawfish etouffee. Reservations required. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com Buffalo-style veal sweetbreads are served with apple-celery slaw and Sylvain hot sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. $$

Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Grilled lamb chops come with roasted root vegetables, tasso hash, Crystal butter sauce and pepper jelly. Reservations accepted. Dinner and brunch daily. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www. tommyscuisine.com A sauteed fish fillet is topped with grilled shrimp, roasted red peppers and beurre blanc and served with corn maque choux. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Toups South

Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 304-2147; www.toupssouth.com A stack of fried pork chops (for two) is served with pickled squash, coffee aioli and white bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Trenasse

444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 680-7000; www. trenasse.com Slow-smoked braised short rib is served over stone-ground pepper Jack grits with sauteed green beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

Trinity

1117 Decatur St., (504) 325-5789; www.trinityrestaurantneworleans.com Seared snapper is served with bok choy, citrus butter, pecans and red onion jam.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily, brunch Fri.Sun. $$$

Truck Farm Tavern

11760 River Road, St. Rose, (504) 699-0099; www.truckfarmtavern.com A bourbon-glazed pork chop is served with bourbon jus, pickled peaches, collard greens and roasted corn, poblano pepper and cheddar cheese grits.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.Sat. $$

Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St., (504) 891-9822; www.upperline.com Roasted duckling is served with garlic-port or ginger-peach sauce.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.Sun. $$$

Vacherie

Hotel St. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., (504) 2074532; www.vacherierestaurant.com The Taste of Vacherie sampler includes seafood gumbo, shrimp etouffee, pork belly, collard greens and fried green tomatoes topped with remoulade. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Vessel NOLA

3835 Iberville St., (504) 603-2775; www.vesselnola.com Spicy lamb sausage tagliatelle is served with Tuscan kale, pecorino cheese and mint.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Mediterranean/Middle Eastern 1000 Figs

3141 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 301-0848; www.1000figs.com The falafel feast includes falafel, flatbread, hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, pickled vegetables, beet and carrot slaw and mixed greens.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant 600 Palace Drive, Hammond, (985) 3453012; 1958 N. Highway 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8441; www.albashabr.com A lamb shank is served with rice pilaf, sauteed pine nuts, hummus, feta cheese salad and pita.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Attiki Bar and Grill

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com Chicken shawarma is served with two choices of baba ghanoush, hummus, garlic mashed potatoes, couscous, rice, sauteed vegetables or salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Byblos

1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8349773; www.byblosrestaurants.com A gyro platter includes hummus and salad with tomatoes and feta.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Freret St., (504) 7025905; www.thehalalguys.com The combination platter includes gyro meat, chicken, rice and pita with white sauce or the chain’s signature hot sauce. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $

Hummus & More

7724 Maple St., (504) 314-0010; 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.hummusandmore.com Mediterranean “nachos” are pita chips topped with gyro meat, Kalamata olives, feta and Jack cheeses, tzatziki, red onion, tomatoes and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Jamila’s Cafe Tunisian and Mediterranean Bistro

tions accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pyramids Cafe

3149 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602; www.pyramidscafeonline.com Lamb chops are marinated in olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled and served with hummus, salad and pita. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Shawarma on the Go

3720 Magazine St., (504) 269-6427 The gyro Philly features gyro meat, provolone cheese, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic mayonnaise on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. $

Shawarma on the Run

7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366; www.jamilascafe.com House-made merguez (lamb) sausage is served with lentils a la Tunisienne. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

93 Terry Parkway, Suite 12, Terrytown, (504) 373-6669 The chicken shawarma platter features sliced rotisserie chicken, hummus, Greek salad, rice, pita bread and sauce.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Kebab

Shaya

2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-9777; www.byblosrestaurants.com The chicken shawarma platter includes hummus, Greek salad, rice pilaf and pita. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Checks accepted. $

2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com A gyro kebab includes Home Place Pastures pork pickles, cucumbers, cabbage, red onions and tzatziki and skhug sauces on house-made bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., latenight Fri.-Sat. $

4213 Magazine St., (504) 891-4213; www.shayarestaurant.com Shakshouka features poached eggs in a sauce made with tomatoes, spicy chilies, sunchokes and chermoula marinade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Casablanca

Mona’s Cafe

4800 Magazine St., (504) 267-7357; www.ordertalsonline.com The Mediterranean grilled chicken platter includes hummus, salad, pickles, french fries and white or whole wheat pita. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Byblos Market

3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com Chicken Shish is marinated grilled chicken in a pita with peppers, onions, tahini and lettuce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Thu. $$

Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Grocery 940 Canal St., (504) 522-4504; www.facebook.com/cleosnola Falafel plates include hummus and salad. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $

The Halal Guys

301 St. Charles Ave., (504) 302-2918; 5001

504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 3901 Banks St., (504) 4827743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com The gyro plate comes with tahini, hummus, salad and pita. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Phoenicia Restaurant

4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite C, Metairie, (504) 889-9950; www.phoenicianola.com The chicken shawarma platter comes with two choices of hummus, salad, french fries, vegetables or rice. Reserva-

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Arana Taqueria y Cantina

3242 Magazine St., (504) 894-1233; www.aranataqueria.com An open-faced tamale is a fried masa cake

topped with chicken tinga, queso fresco, roasted corn, pickled red onion and a chili-corn cream sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

Carreta’s Grill

137 Taos St., Slidell, (985) 847-0020; 1821 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4833; 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-6696; 70380 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 871-6674; www.carretasgrillrestaurant.com Fajita platters feature steak, chicken, shrimp or portobello mushrooms with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, beans, rice and flour tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com Pozole is a traditional Mexican hominy soup with pork in spicy red broth garnished with avocado, lettuce and radish and served with tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Casa Garcia

8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 464-0354; www.casa-garcia.com Enchiladas are available with fillings including shredded beef or chicken and sauces such as ancho chili, chili con queso and tomatillo sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Casa Tequila

3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4435423; www.facebook. com/casatequilakenner Beef fajitas are served with grilled peppers and onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice, beans, and flour or corn tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. $$

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Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com Huitlacoche quesadillas are a trio of corn tortillas filled with mushrooms, Mexican truffles, Chihuahua and asadero cheeses and arbol salsa served with greens in vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

El Gato Negro

81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; 800 S. Peters St., (504) 3098864; www.elgatonegronola.com Fajitas are available with skirt steak, pork, chorizo, chicken or vegetables served with pinto beans, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and corn, flour or whole wheat tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

El Paso

Citywide; www.elpasomex.com The El Paso special includes a beef burrito, a cheese enchilada, a chicken tostada and a beef taco. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

El Patio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Garden

845 Carondelet St., (504) 302-1600; www.elpationola.com The pork Diablo taco features pork belly with roasted chili glaze, watermelon and herb salad and garlic aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

El Pavo Real

4401 S. Broad St., (504) 266-2022; www.elpavorealnola.com Caldo de pollo features chili-infused chicken broth with chicken, carrots, potatoes, chayote and green beans served with tortillas, onions, cilantro, jalapeno and

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Felipe’s Taqueria

301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; 411 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite 1, (504) 288-8226; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 2888226; www.felipestaqueria.com Super burritos include a choice of filling (steak, fish, carnitas, chicken tinga, chorizo or grilled vegetables), rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, Mexican crema and salsa roja. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Habaneros

69305 Highway 21, Suite 600, Covington, (985) 871-8760; www.habaneroscovington.com Apache tacos are filled with skirt steak, nopales, Oaxaca cheese and chile toreado. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

Citywide; www.izzos.com The build-your-own tacos allow diners to choose a meat (steak, ground beef, chicken, pork, shrimp), vegetables, cheeses, salsa, sour cream and other toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Johnny Sanchez

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6615; www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com Pescado tacos are filled with masa-coated and fried Des Allemands catfish topped with grilled corn slaw and jalapeno tartar sauce.

Reservations accepted.

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

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 8974800; www.juansflyingburrito.com

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The namesake Flying burrito is filled with shrimp, steak, chicken, black beans, cheddar and Jack cheeses, guacamole, sour cream, yellow rice and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

La Carreta

Citywide; www.carretarestaurant.com Mexican-style tacos are corn tortillas filled with barbacoa (slow-braised lamb), pastor (pork with chipotle and pineapple), carnitas (braised pork) or carne asada (steak), topped with cheese, onions, cilantro and salsa and served with black beans and rice.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

La Casita Taqueria

8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com Street-style mole poblano chicken tacos are served with cilantro, onion and limes. No reservations. Lunch and

dinner daily, late-night Tue. and Fri.-Sat. $

Los Jefes Tortilleria & Grill

3224 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 5162861; www.losjefesgrill.com Torta Azteca is a sandwich featuring carne asada, carnitas or shredded chipotle chicken topped with avocado, tomato, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream and jalapeno toreado and served with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill

Elmwood Shopping Center, 1000 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1016, Harahan, (504) 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com Taquitos are deep-fried corn tortillas stuffed with pulled pork and cheese and topped with ranchero sauce, shredded lettuce, crema, Cotija cheese and pickled vegetables. Delivery

available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Superior Grill

3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleans. superiorgrill.com Los Tres Amigos enchiladas include a shrimp, steak and chicken enchilada topped with cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Taqueria Corona

1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 7386722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8855088; 5932 Magazine St., (504) 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com The Numero Tres platter includes three tacos, a chicken or bean burrito, a beef or shrimp flauta and a small house salad.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 301-2083;

www.thevelvetcactus.com Cabo quesadillas are filled with Gulf shrimp, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted corn, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses and mango and served with sour cream and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Music and Food Bacchanal Wine

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com Slow-braised pork shoulder is served with heirloom polenta, escarole, celery-apple slaw and chicharron.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

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(504) 944-8461; www.bamboulasnola.com Crab cakes are served with green onion remoulade and mango salsa. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/ restaurant Voodoo shrimp are simmered in an Abita Amber reduction and served over jalapeno cornbread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Kukhnya

Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com Pierogis are potato and cheese dumplings served with sauteed onions, sour cream and herbs. No reservations.

Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $

Little Gem Saloon

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com Crawfish macaroni and cheese is made with bacon and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Palm Court Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Shrimp Ambrosia features shrimp sauteed with fennel and Pernod and served with rice and vegetables. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com Fish Marigny features a fried fillet topped with Gulf shrimp in Creole cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. $$

Three Muses

536 Frenchmen St., (504) 252-4801; www.3musesnola.com Ms. Moon’s bulgogi rice bowl is topped with marinated rib-eye,

spinach and kimchi.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. $$

Neighborhood Adolfo’s Restaurant

611 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-3800 Veal Ocean is topped with a creamy sauce of shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish and capers and served with pasta or salad. No reservations. Dinner daily. Cash only. $$

Ale

8124 Oak St., (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com The Ale burger is topped with Barley Oak beer cheese, bacon, pickles and fried jalapenos. No reservations.

Dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. $$

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com The Cajun croque monsieur is made with Chappapeela Farms tasso and ham. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

The Backyard

244 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 309-8767; www.thebackyardnola.com The Boom burger includes two patties, bacon, Swiss cheese, truffle oil portobello reduction and sweet and spicy Japanese mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www.brewstersrestaurant.com The Brewster burger is a 10-ounce patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and served with fries, a baked potato, jambalaya, chili, sweet potato fries, salad or vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

231 N. Carrollton Ave.,

Suite C, (504) 6093871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com Smoked beef brisket is served with smoked apple barbecue sauce, Alabama-style white barbecue sauce, smoked heirloom beans and vinegar slaw.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

cafe b

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 9344700; www.cafeb.com Grilled Gulf fish is served with roasted spaghetti squash, smoked wild mushrooms, charred Vidalia onions, aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. $$$

Cafe Dauphine

5229 Dauphine St., (504) 309-6391; www.nolacafedauphine.com Lizardi rolls are egg rolls filled with cabbage, crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish seasoned with Asian and Cajun spices and served with sweet chili sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cafe Gentilly

5339 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.thecafegentilly.com Louisiana crawfish, creamed spinach and Swiss cheese fill an omelet. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com The Capdeville burger is topped with Swiss cheese, fried onions, Bibb lettuce, roasted garlic aioli and au poivre sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Chap’s Chicken Restaurant and Catering

203 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 371-5546; www.chapschicken.com A waffle is topped with three chicken tenders and white pepper gravy and served with a side

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Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com Boudin balls are served with spicy mayonnaise.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Copper Monkey Grill

725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com Monkey Buns are beignets stuffed with banana, cinnamon and sugar and dusted with powdered sugar. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

d’Juice

4838 Magazine St., (504) 302-1965; www.d-juice.com Avocado toast is topped with a soft-boiled egg and crumbled bacon.

No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Elizabeth’s Restaurant

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; www.elizabethsrestaurantnola. com For brunch, Cajun bubble and squeak includes poached eggs and hollandaise over country bacon, shrimp and cabbage. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Fiorella’s Bistro

1136 Decatur St., (504) 605-4816; www.fiorellasnola.com A four-piece order of deep-fried chicken includes white and dark meat. No reservations.

Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Frankie and Johnny’s Restaurant 321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; www.frankieandjohnnys.net The seafood combo platter includes shrimp, oysters, catfish, a crab cake and fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Gerald’s Donuts

2101 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 252-9498; 6901 St. Claude Ave., Arabi,

(504) 277-0030; www. geraldsdonuts.com The bakery cases include donut holes and creatively topped donuts with glazes, chocolate, sprinkles and more. No reservations.

Open 24 hours. $

Horn’s

1940 Dauphine St., (504) 459-4676; www.hornsnola.com The waffle cochon features a cornbread waffle topped with pulled pork, chimichurri and house-pickled peppers.

No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun. $

Joey K’s Restaurant and Bar

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com Chicken fried steak is served with brown gravy and sides such as potatoes or green beans.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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Liuzza’s Restaurant and Bar

3636 Bienville St., (504) 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta with housemade olive salad on French bread and is served warm. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Mandina’s Restaurant

3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; Azalea Shopping Center, 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-9883; www.mandinasrestaurant.com Gulf fish meuniere or amandine is served with french fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mardi Gras Zone

2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com Grilled barbecued beef ribs are served with fries or a baked potato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-1911; www.kysoldetowne.com KY’s burger features a hand-formed patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Melba’s Old School Po-Boys

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

The Melting Pot

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com Pan-seared veal is served over linguine with Marsala cream reduction. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

The Kitchen Table Cafe

7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285; www.facebook.com/ kitchentablearabi Harvest vegetable risotto features Swiss chard, butternut squash, sage, crimini mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$

1525 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 267-7765; www.eatatmelbas.com Platters of fried chicken wings or tenders are served with sides such as cabbage, cornbread, grits, fries, jambalaya or macaroni and cheese.

No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ 1820 St. Charles Ave., Suite 120, (504) 5253225; www.meltingpot. com/new-orleans-la The Classic Four-Course Experience includes Angus beef sirloin, pork tenderloin, Pacific white shrimp, chicken breast, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, cheese fondue, salad and chocolate fondue. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Mona Lisa

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746; www.monalisaneworleans.com The Da Vinci pizza is topped with Italian sausage, bacon, artichoke and sun-dried tomato.

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The Munch Factory

1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 324-5372; www.themunchfactory.net Buffalo shrimp or oysters feature fried seafood topped with Parmesan and spicy sauce. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Pandan Teahouse

1801 Dickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 324-5477; www.facebook.com/ pandanteahouse A banh mi is filled with slow-roasted pork, ham, carrots, cucumber, cilantro and jalapenos on a French roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Please-URestaurant

1751 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-9131; www.pleaseurestaurant.com Shrimp Creole with rice is a Friday special.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Press Street Station

5 Press St., (504) 249-5622; www.pressstreetstation.com A breakfast sandwich combines fried oysters, fried eggs, bacon, dashi mayonnaise, goat cheese spread and arugula on house-made white bread and is served with fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. $

Queenie’s on St. Claude

Rare Form Bar and Restaurant

405 Frenchmen St., (504) 402-3285; www.rareformfrenchmen.com Blackened or fried catfish is served with fries and remoulade.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sun. $$

Remoulade

309 Bourbon St., (504) 523-0377; www.remoulade.com Blackened catfish is served with crab-boiled potatoes and French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Riccobono’s Peppermill

3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2266; www.riccobonospeppermill.com Eggplant Madelaine features pan-fried eggplant medallions topped with stewed Roma tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese served over spaghetti. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Rimon

Tulane University Hillel House, 912 Broadway St., (504) 232-0758; www.rimontulanehillel.com Bubbie’s braised brisket sandwich is dressed with horseradish aioli, pickled red onions and arugula and served on a bun. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., early dinner Mon.-Thu. $$

3200 St. Claude Ave., (504) 558-4085; www.facebook.com/ queeniesdairuiris The daiquiri bar’s food menu includes specials such as fried fish served with two sides.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Rocky & Carlo’s

R&O’s Restaurant

Russell’s Marina Grill

216 Old Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248; www.rnosrestaurant.com Veal Parmesan is topped with red sauce and served over pasta.

No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.Sun. $$

613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, (504) 279-8323 A fried shrimp platter comes with sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegetables.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-9980; www.russellsmarinagrill.net The TexiCali omelet has chicken, avocado, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cheddar cheese and is topped with salsa. No reservations. Breakfast and

lunch daily, dinner Thu.Sat. $$

Rusty Pelican

500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 7780364; www.sippinstation.com The Southern Comfort burger is topped with pimiento cheese and fried green tomatoes.

No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks accepted. $

Seed

1330 Prytania St., (504) 302-2599; www.seedyourhealth.com An eggplant po-boy includes fried eggplant, grilled onions and peppers and garlic aioli on French bread.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Shank Charcuterie

2352 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5281; www.shankcharcuterie.com A pair of house-made boudin links are served with Creole mustard dipping sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat., early dinner Sun. $

Silk Road

2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.silkroadnola.com Southern Indian red curry features chicken, shrimp or vegetables in a mild curry sauce with red chilies, coconut and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Simone’s Market

8201 Oak St., Suite 2, (504) 273-7706; www.simonesmarket.com A rosemary roast beef sandwich is served on WildFlour Breads herbed focaccia with horseradish aioli, pickled red onion and pickled mustard seeds.

No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. $

Soulsation Kitchen

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and gold sugar. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun. $

Ye Olde College Inn

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com Fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulade fill a po-boy. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Willa Jean

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 509-7334; www.willajean.com The Hangover bowl is grits topped with braised lamb, a poached egg, grilled spring onions and fried garlic.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Wit’s Inn

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com The Wit’s Works pizza is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, black olives, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bell peppers and red onions.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Pan-Asian Asia

Boomtown New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 364-8812; www.boomtownneworleans.com/dining/asia General Tso’s chicken is served with sweet and spicy sauce, an egg roll and rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

August Moon

875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-7977; 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.augustmoonuptown.com Spicy chicken panang curry includes potatoes, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, onions, bell peppers, basil and peanuts over steamed rice.

Delivery available. No reservations. Manhattan Boulevard: lunch and dinner daily. Prytania Street: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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Nathan, Patti and Shawn Kelley present an array of boiled, raw and fried seafood at Charles Seafood.

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

321 N. Peters St., (504) 609-3811; www.latitude29nola.com Banh mi are available with mahi mahi, sausage or tofu and dressed with pickled vegetables, cucumbers, cilantro, jalapenos, shallots, Sriracha mayonnaise and served with fries, sesame green beans or macaroni salad. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Cafe East

4628 Rye St., Metairie, (504) 888-0078 Thai-style pan-roasted red snapper is served with green curry sauce, artichokes and potatoes.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Hoshun Restaurant

1601 St. Charles Ave., (504) 302-9716; www.hoshunrestaurant.com Mongolian beef is prepared with dried chili peppers, onions and scallions and served in spicy brown sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Kin

4600 Washington Ave., (504) 304-8557; www.facebook.com/ kinfordindin Cat-Sue ramen features panko-crusted chicken, wood ear mushrooms, yuca crisps, half a softboiled egg, charred garlic oil and chicken broth.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Marjie’s Grill

320 S. Broad St., (504) 603-2234; www.marjiesgrill.com At lunch, spice-rubbed Gulf fish is served with herb sauce and two sides. No reservations.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

MoPho

514 City Park Ave., (504) 482-6845; www.mophonola.com Slow-braised lamb is

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Poke-Chan

2809 St. Claude Ave., (504) 571-5446; www.facebook.com/ pokechannola The build-your-own poke bowl option includes choices of protein (tuna, salmon, octopus, yellowtail, tofu), vegetables, toppings and sauces over a bed of greens, white or brown rice or wonton chips. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pizza

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com The Diavola pizza is topped with salami, Fior di Latte cheese, chili and tomatoes. Reservations

accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. $$

Blaze Pizza

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 323-4259; 5001 Freret St., (504) 603-3085; www.blazepizza.com The build-your-own-pie format allows diners choices of sauces (tomato, spicy tomato, garlic-pesto, cream sauce), cheeses (mozzarella, feta, Gorgonzola), meats, vegetables and more. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $

Bosco’s Pizza

2040 Highway 59, Mandeville, (985) 778-2740; www.boscositalian.com The Predator pizza is topped with red sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage and crumbled meatballs. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Brooklyn Pizzeria

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

The muffuletta pie is available with tomato or garlic sauce and topped with ham, salami, mozzarella and olive salad.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Crescent City Pizza Works

407 Bourbon St., (504) 569-3664; www.crescentcitypizza.com A Chizzaburger combines Angus beef, onions, mozzarella, pickles, ketchup and mustard.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Ditali’s Pizza Cafe

1650 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 361-0058; www.ditalis.com Crawfish fonduta pasta features penne pasta, onions, bell peppers, celery and crawfish-Parmesan fonduta cream sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $

G’s Pizza

4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com The NOLA Green Roots pie is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, bell peppers, chili peppers, basil and cilantro.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Happy Italian Pizzeria

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 305-4666; www.happyitalian.com The Christopher Columbus pizza is topped with Italian sausage, portobello mushroom, spinach, artichoke and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

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21, Covington, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 8757620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net Four Seasons pizza offers a taste of four pizzas — tomato, basil and garlic; green onion, sausage and roasted red pepper; seafood; and spinach combo — separated by braided dough. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500 Jambalaya pizza is topped with Creole sauce, Gulf shrimp, chicken, andouille and mozzarella. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

615 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-5900; www.louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com Smoked salmon pizza includes Roma tomatoes, capers, caviar, red onions and mozzarella and cream cheeses. Reservations accepted for large parties.

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

Love & Pie

401 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 309-5668; www.loveandpienola.com The Cajun Persuasion pie is topped with andouille, lemon-pepper shrimp, charred peppers, balsamic-roasted onions, mozzarella and marinara. Delivery available. No reservations.

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

Magazine Pizza

1068 Magazine St., (504) 568-0211; www.magazinepizza.com The Farmers Market pizza is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, yellow squash, black olives, mushrooms, onion, spinach, bell pepper, roasted red pepper, artichoke and roasted garlic. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing

2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com Innocent Abroad pizza includes Genoa salami, Italian sausage, tomatoes, artichokes and fresh basil.

No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Mellow Mushroom

1645 Highway 190, Covington, (985) 327-5407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8227 Oak St., (504) 3458229; www.mellowmushroom.com The Mighty Meat pie has tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham, smoked bacon and mozzarella. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mid City Pizza

4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com The Fire Bird pizza is topped with pepperoni, hot sausage, herb-roasted chicken, asparagus and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Midway Pizza

4725 Freret St., (504) 3222815; www.midwaypizzanola.com The Kingpin pizza is loaded with meatballs, caramelized onions, Parmesan and green onions. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Milano Pizzeria

3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 780-7500; www.ordermilanosmetairie.com Eggplant pizza is topped with garlic sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes and mozzarella and feta cheeses. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. $$

Mo’s Pizza

1112 Avenue H, Westwego, (504) 341-9650; www.mospizzanola.com A pizza turnover is filled with pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, meat sauce and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

New York Pizza

4418 Magazine St., (504) 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com The super Big Apple pizza has pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, mushrooms, black olives, spinach, artichoke, bell peppers, onions and minced garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria

3125 Esplanade Ave.,

(504) 948-1717; www.nonnamia.net The Divine portobello appetizer features roasted red pepper dip with chicken, spinach and crostini.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Outlaw Pizza Co.

814 S. Peters St., (504) 528-2743; www.outlawpizzanola.com The Live and Let Die pizza features tomato sauce, cheese, andouille, grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers and celery. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; www.pizzadelicious.com Margherita pizza is topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil and a drizzle of garlicand thyme-infused olive oil. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Pizza Domenica

4933 Magazine St., (504) 301-4978; www.pizzadomenica.com Tutto carne pizza is topped with fennel sausage, mortadella, salami, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pizza Man of Covington 1248 Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 892-9874; www.the-pizza-man.com The Pizza Palace includes pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, house-made meatballs and onions. No reservations. Dinner daily. Checks accepted. $$

Pizza NOLA

141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite A, (504) 872-0731; www.pizzanola.com The Fleur de Lis pizza has a garlic- and olive oilbrushed crust topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, bacon and blue cheese.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. $

Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.reginellis.com The Saltimbocca pizza is topped with marinated chicken breast, prosciutto, spinach, capers and lemon juice. Delivery available.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Slice Pizzeria

1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com The Wicked Garden pie is topped with spinach, sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions and roasted garlic. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Sugar Park

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 942-2047; www.sugarparknola.com A Pizza Named Desire is topped with shrimp, andouille and jalapeno.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.Sun. $

That’s Amore Pizzeria

1205 St. Charles Ave., (504) 324-7674; 4441 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-5885; www.thatsamorepizzaonline.com A Chicago-style deep dish pizza includes cheese, one topping and marinara, barbecue or Alfredo sauce. No reservations. Lunch Sat.Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, (504) 733-3803; 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza.com Barbecue chicken pizza is topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, purple onions, Anaheim peppers and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse

404 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 281-4893; www.woodpizzaneworleans.com Tutti carne pizza is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, prosciutto and capicola.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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cheese, blue cheese dressing, lettuce and tomato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Banh Mi Boys

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com A chicken katsu banh mi features fried chicken dressed with cucumber, jalapeno, pickled carrots, cilantro and mayonnaise on a Dong Phuong baguette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Bear’s Poboys at Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8339226; www.bearspoboys.com A roast beef po-boy is dressed with gravy, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations.

Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $

The Big Cheezy

3232 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 3055349; Henry’s Uptown Bar, 5101 Magazine St., (504) 258-4075; www.thebigcheezy.com The Mac N’ Cheezy features macaroni and cheese made with four cheeses and bacon topped with cheddar on country-style white bread. No reservations.

Hours vary by location. $

Blue Line Sandwich Co.

514 S. Rampart St., (504) 581-4966; 2023 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-3773; www.bluelinesandwichco.com The St. Patty’s Day Massacre has corned beef, duck pastrami, beer-braised cabbage and remoulade aioli on marble rye bread and is served with salad. No reservations. S. Rampart Street: breakfast and lunch daily. Metairie Road: breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Brothers Cafe

1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 366-1073; www.brotherscafe.net The muffaletta includes ham, Genoa salami, provolone cheese and

olive salad. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Central Grocery & Deli

923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1620; www.centralgrocery.com The Italian grocery only serves muffulettas, which feature meats sliced in-house, locally baked bread and housemade Italian olive salad.

No reservations. Lunch daily. $$

Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com Le Pig Mac features two pork patties, cheese, lettuce, pickles, onion and house sauce on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; www.datdog.com Sausages such as German-style beef or pork wieners can be topped with bacon, barbecue sauce, blue or cheddar cheese, relish, chili, chipotle mayonnaise, grilled onions, guacamole, jalapenos, pico de gallo, sauerkraut, sour cream, yellow mustard or other items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $

DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas 700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, (504) 3927589; 3900 General De Gaulle Drive, (504) 3670227; 6641 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, (504) 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com Muffulettas include ham, salami, provolone cheese and olive salad on a seeded roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Carol Sue Avenue: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Domilise’s Po-Boys & Bar

5240 Annunciation St., (504) 899-9126; www.

domilisespoboys.com The half-and-half seafood po-boy includes fried shrimp on one half of Leidenheimer French read and fried oysters on the other. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Joey Jeanfreau’s Grill

2324 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 279-6590; www.jeanfreausmeats.com Hot sausage made with beef, pork and seasonings fills a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $

Johnny’s Po-Boys

511 St. Louis St., (504) 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboy.com The Judge Bosetta combines ground beef, Italian and hot sausage and Swiss cheese on po-boy bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

Killer Poboys

219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; Erin Rose Bar, 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com The Dark & Stormy po-boy features NOLA Rum- and ginger-glazed pork belly, lime slaw and garlic aioli. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $

Liberty Cheesesteaks

5039 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com The Wiz is a Philadelphia-style cheese steak filled with chopped New York strip steak and a cheese sauce combining Colby and cheddar. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. $

Magazine Po-Boy Shop

2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107; www.magazinepoboyshop.com Roast beef po-boys can be dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise and American, Swiss or provolone cheese. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Mahony’s Original Po-Boys & Seafood

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com The root-beer glazed Chisesi ham and cheese sandwich comes with thin-cut onion rings.

Reservations accepted.

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

Mano’s Po-Boys

6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, (504) 7340922; www.manospoboys.com The Mano’s special po-boy is filled with Cajun-seasoned turkey breast, Chisesi ham, roast beef, American and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Fri.-Sat. $

Melt

2549 Banks St., (504) 812-0102; www.melt-nola.com Patches’ Melt features pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Creole mustard on rye bread and is served with salad.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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Nor-Joe Importing Company

505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9240; www.facebook.com/ norjoeimport The muffuletta features salami, mortadella, ham, prosciutto, provolone cheese and house-made olive salad on muffuletta bread. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com The Surf-and-Turf po-boy features fried shrimp topped with roast beef gravy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $

Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant

2321 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 305-6422; 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8853416; www.parranspoboys.com The grilled Italian sausage po-boy is dressed with provolone cheese and tomato sauce. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Pita Pit

133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-2668; www.seriospoboys.com The muffuletta includes ham, mortadella, Italian salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $

5800 Magazine St., (504) 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com The Uptown Club pita includes turkey, bacon and avocado. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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The Poboy Company

710 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-3310 The Clooney’s Choice sandwich features marinated chicken, avocado, tomato, roasted red peppers, red onion, mozzarella, cilantro and lemon mayonnaise on ciabatta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Mr. Poor Boy Restaurant

10202 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-1170 A roast beef po-boy is served on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $

1680 Highway 59, Suite 500, Mandeville, (985) 951-2120; www.facebook.com/ poboyco The jalapeno-cheddar burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise and served with fries, two onion rings and a drink.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $

Pressed

919 St. Charles Ave., Suite 116, (504) 9005466; www.pressednola.com The Pressed special sandwich has roast beef, Black Forest ham,

bacon, Swiss cheese, Dijonnaise spread and sweet and spicy pickles.

No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. $

Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 A combination po-boy includes ham, turkey, roast beef and melted cheese. No reservations.

Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Reuben’s Soup & Sandwich Co.

920 Gravier St., (504) 373-6687; www.reubenssandwich.com A hot roast beef sandwich is topped with house-made gravy and horseradish mayonnaise, pickles and lettuce on French bread.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

St. James Cheese Company

641 Tcoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; 5004 Prytania St., (504) 8994737; www.stjamescheese.com The Hooks cheddar sandwich includes smoked turkey, tomato, avocado, basil and mayonnaise on ciabatta and is served with chips or salad. No reservations.

Lunch daily, early dinner Thu.-Sat. $

Seersucker Restaurant & Catering

938 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 702-8040; www.seersuckercatering.com The 3 Little Pigs po-boy includes hot sausage, ham, bacon, melted American cheese, lettuce and tomato.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Short Stop Po-Boys

119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com Soft-shell crab is served on a po-boy made with Leidenheimer French bread and dressed to order. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

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(504) 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com A fried shrimp and greens po-boy is dressed with collard greens and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Tracey’s

2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com The turkey bacon club sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $

Turkey and the Wolf

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428; www.turkeyandthewolf.com The fried bologna sandwich features locally made bologna, American cheese, shredded lettuce, potato chips, hot mustard and mayonnaise on white bread.

No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Mon. $$

Seafood

Acme Oyster House

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 7082409; 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com The Peace Maker po-boy includes fried shrimp, oysters and Tabasco-infused mayonnaise on French bread. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Annunciation Restaurant

1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; www.annunciationrestaurant.com Pan-roasted chicken bonne femme is served with ham, mushrooms and brabant potatoes.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. $$$

Baja Nola

2325 N. Hullen St., (504) 533-9920; www.bajanola.com Mexican “charoysters” are char-broiled oysters topped with Oaxaca,

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Diners await pancakes and eggs and sausage at Russell’s Marina Grill.

Chihuahua and asadero cheeses and pico de gallo and served with tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com Whole grilled fish is topped with roasted jalapeno chimichurri and served with grilled corn on the cob and grilled scallions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Bevi Seafood Co.

236 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7503; 4701 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-5003; www.beviseafoodco.com The Smoky oyster poboy features fried Louisiana oysters, smoked Gouda cheese and pastrami bacon. No reservations. Airline Drive: lunch Wed.-Sun., early dinner Fri. N. Carrollton Avenue: breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Tue.-Sat. $

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com Shrimp and grits is served with a cheese biscuit. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Bonefish Grill

4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 780-9964; www.bonefishgrill.com Bang Bang shrimp tacos are topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

Borgne

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restaurant.com Fried soft-shell crab is served with bamboo rice, ginger caramel and napa cabbage salad.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Bourbon House

144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com Oysters on the half shell are served with local caviar. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www.brisbisrestaurant.com Jumbo lump crab cakes are served with remoulade, roasted potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. $$

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

429 Decatur St., (504) 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com Forrest’s Seafood Feast includes fried shrimp, battered fish and chips, seafood hushpuppies,

fries and remoulade, tartar and cocktail sauces.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cate Street Seafood Station

308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891; www.catestreet308.com An 8-ounce tuna steak is crusted with crushed wasabi peas and topped with wasabi mayonnaise, citrus soy and teriyaki sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 4055263; www.charlesseafood14.com Charles’ crawfish Acadiana features crawfish, crab or shrimp in Acadiana sauce over capellini or penne pasta with salad or coleslaw.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$

Corner Oyster House 500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999 Char-grilled oysters are topped with Parmesan and served with French bread. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

The Crazy Lobster

500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83, (504) 569-3380; www.thecrazylobster.com For an appetizer, fried Firecracker shrimp are served with sweet and spicy chili sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Deanie’s Seafood

841 Iberville St., (504) 581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-4141; www.deanies.com Jumbo lump crabmeat is baked with a blend of four cheeses and seasonings and served with salad and French bread.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; www.sonesta.com/ desireoysterbar New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served over rice with French bread. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Don’s Seafood

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 1915 S. Morrison Road, Hammond, (985) 345-8550;

4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; www.donsseafoodonline.com Jacked Up shrimp are topped with bacon, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; 3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; www. dragosrestaurant.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with butter, garlic, herbs and Parmesan. No reservations.

N. Arnoult Road: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Poydras Street: lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Elysian Seafood

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 323-9123; www.elysianseafood.com Pan-roasted Gulf fish is served with a tomato, chorizo and white wine sauce, roasted poblano aioli and garlic crostini.

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Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440; www.felixs.com A fried shrimp and oyster platter comes with fries, hushpuppies and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

GW Fins

808 Bienville St., (504) 581-3467; www.gwfins.com Parmesan-crusted sheepshead is served with jumbo lump crabmeat, asparagus, fried capers and brown butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

The Galley Seafood Restaurant

2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8320955; www.thegalleyseafood.net Fried catfish is topped with etouffee and served with two sides.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar

3203 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4436454; www.fishermanscoveseafood.com The stuffed eggplant pirogue is fried eggplant stuffed with eggplant crabmeat dressing, topped with crawfish cream sauce and served with vegetables or potatoes, salad and French bread. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily.$$

Heads & Tails Seafood & Oyster Bar

1820 Dickory Ave., Suite A, Harahan, (504) 533-9515; www.headsandtailsrestaurant.com A boudin-stuffed pork chop is served with sweet potato casserole and broccolini. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant

738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; www.jackdempseys.net The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish,

crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sat. $$

Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House

901 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com The King’s platter includes snow crab, Maine lobster and boiled shrimp, jambalaya, boiled potatoes, corn, garlic bread and salad.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 4664701; www.kennerseafood.net The seafood boat includes fried shrimp, oysters, fish and french fries. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Landry’s Seafood House

8000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 283-1010; www. landrys- seafood.com Smoked bacon-crusted scallops are served with pimiento cheese grits and lemon butter.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Middendorf’s

30160 Highway 51 S., Akers, (985) 386-6666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com Thin-sliced, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish is served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; 512 Bienville St., (504) 3094848; 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 833-6310; www.mredsrestaurants. com/oyster-bar The Fish House seafood platter for two includes butterflied jumbo shrimp, Gulf oysters, Des Allemands catfish, a crab cake, onion rings and a choice of jambalaya or french fries.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily.

21st Street: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant

910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 4633030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsrestaurants.com/ mr-eds The super seafood platter includes oysters, shrimp, catfish, a stuffed crab, fries and salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com Crawfish fettuccine features crawfish tails tossed with Alfredo sauce, bell peppers and onions. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

The Original French Market Restaurant & Bar

1001 Decatur St., (504) 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant.com Crab cakes feature deep fried patties of lump crabmeat, bell pepper, onion and celery topped with crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pascal’s Manale Restaurant

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; www. pascals- manale.com Signature New Orleans barbecue shrimp features head-on Gulf shrimp in tangy butter sauce served with French bread. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Peche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com Baked drum is served with ginger-coconut broth. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Pier 424 Seafood Market

424 Bourbon St., (504)

309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com Spicy crawfish lettuce wraps are filled with Louisiana crawfish tails tossed in Cajun cream sauce with herbs, cucumber, carrot, avocado and tempura flakes.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

Poke Loa

701 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 6054184; 3341 Magazine St., (504) 309-9993; www.eatpokeloa.com The build-your-own poke bowl offers choices of fish (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, octopus) or tofu, toppings (crabmeat, cilantro, wontons, fried onions), a base (greens, white or brown rice) and sauces (tamari, wasabi aioli, lemon miso). No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Porter & Luke’s Restaurant

1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-4555; www.porterandlukes.com Fried soft-shell crab Pontchartrain is served over angel hair pasta with Louisiana crawfish tails and Gulf shrimp cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Quarter View Restaurant

613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 8873456; www.quarterview.net Trout is stuffed with crabmeat and served with Cajun cream sauce over angel hair pasta.

No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Flash-fried oysters are tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Royal House Oyster Bar

441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com An oyster duo includes three grilled oysters Rockefeller topped with

sauteed spinach, bacon and sambuca and three Royale oysters topped with seafood dressing.

No reservations. Breakfast Fri.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Saints & Sinners

627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com Crawfish pie features crawfish, cheese and risotto-style rice in puff pastry. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Salvo’s Seafood

7742 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 3937303; www.salvosseafood.com The butterflied shrimp plate includes a dozen shrimp, salad and fries, potato salad or coleslaw. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Sassafras Restaurant

2501 Leon C. Simon Blvd., (504) 288-3939; www.sassafrascreolekitchen.com St. Roch seafood pasta features sauteed crawfish tails and Gulf shrimp over angel hair pasta with cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; www.seaworthynola.com The changing selection of raw oysters includes Aunt Dotty oysters from Massachusetts, Fanny Bay oysters from British Columbia and Gulf oysters. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 7381116; www.seithersseafood.com Cajun tuna poke includes boiled shrimp, avocado, pineapple, jalapeno, tuna and snow crab over tortilla chips.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. $$

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Smitty’s Seafood

2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 468-1647 Smitty’s seafood boat features fried shrimp, fish and oysters, stuffed crab, french fries and French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Station 6 Seafood & Oyster Bar

105 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 345-2936; www.station6nola.com The fried oyster BLT includes pickles and house sauce and is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

The Stuffed Crab

3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-5444; www.thestuffedcrab.com Catfish Nathan is a fried or sauteed catfish fillet topped with shrimp in Cajun cream sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. $$

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, herbs, butter and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant

5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, (504) 689-2482 The Big Boy seafood platter for two features fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, frog legs, crawfish tails and soft-shell crab.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. $$

Zimmer’s Seafood

4915 St. Anthony Ave., (504) 282-7150; www.facebook.com/ zimmersseafood The fried shrimp plate comes with fries, garlic bread and coleslaw or salad. No reservations.

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Soul Food Buttermilk Drop Bakery

1781 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 252-4538; www.buttermilkdrop.com Cajun-spiced sauteed shrimp are served over grits. Breakfast daily. No reservations. $

Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; www.cafereconcile.org Grilled or fried catfish comes with two sides such as mashed sweet potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, salad, fries or vegetables. Delivery available for large orders. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles

5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www. mamommashouse.com A waffle is served with syrup and three fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

The Praline Connection

542 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com The Taste of Soul is a three-course sampler with gumbo, an entree and bread pudding.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Willie Mae’s Scotch House

2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola.com Willie Mae’s is known for its fried chicken.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Steakhouse Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8885533; www.mredsrestaurants.com/austins Paneed veal Austin is served with bacon, crabmeat, mushrooms,

Green Goddess

serves sandwiches with salad at lunch.

asparagus and brabant potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Beef Connection Steakhouse

501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-3275 A la carte steaks such as the Angus beef filet mignon or rib-eye are served with hot drawn butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Charlie’s Steak House

4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com The menu of a la carte steaks includes the signature 32-ounce T-bone, a 10-ounce filet mignon, a 14-ounce New York strip steak and an 18-ounce rib-eye. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Chophouse New Orleans

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902; www.chophousenola.com A 12-ounce Delmonico boneless rib-eye steak is available Cajun-style or broiled. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Crescent City Steakhouse

1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com The a la carte selection of steaks includes T-bones, rib-eyes, filets mignons, strip sirloins and porterhouses for two. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; www.desivegasteaks.com Broiled Colorado lamb chops are served with a mojito glaze and garlic mashed potatoes.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com A grilled 12-ounce rib-eye is topped with Gulf shrimp, New Orleans-style barbecue sauce and mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Doris Metropolitan

620 Chartres St., (504) 267-3500; www.dorismetropolitan.com A 10-ounce butcher’s cut, or hanger steak, is served with mushroom ragu. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$$

Estrella Steak & Lobster House

237 Decatur St., (504) 525-6151; www.estrellasteakandlobster-

nola.com A blackened filet mignon is stuffed with crawfish, shrimp and lobster tail, topped with mushrooms in red wine reduction and served with grilled garlic asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Fogo de Chao

JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., (504) 412-8900; www.fogodechao.com/location/ new-orleans The Brazilian-style steakhouse offers beef, chicken, lamb and pork sliced tableside plus a buffet of side dishes.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 335-3932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com Steaks such as the 7- or 10-ounce filets

mignons are available with hollandaise, bearnaise, marchand de vin, horseradish creme or au poivre sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

165 Highway 21, Madisonville, (985) 845-9940; www.keithyoungs.net Pan-seared duck breast is served with fruit chutney over sauteed spinach with sweet potato casserole. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$$

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-8205; www.labocasteaks.com Provoleta is grilled Argentine cheese topped with olive oil and oregano. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.Sat., late-night Thu.Sat. $$$

Mr. John’s Steakhouse

2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com Seared New York strip steak is served on a hot plate with sizzling butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Morton’s The Steakhouse

The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., (504) 566-0221; www.mortons.com/ neworleans Filets mignons are available in 6-, 8- and 12-ounce cuts and a la carte sauces include bourbon au poivre, blue cheese butter and foie gras-cognac butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

O’Brien’s Grille

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www.obriensgrille.com Veal Mario features paneed veal medallions topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon cream sauce, served with fettuccine Alfredo and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. $$$

Rib Room

Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com King-cut prime rib of beef is served au jus.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., (504) 587-7099; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com Steaks such as New York strips, rib-eyes, T-bones, porterhouses and filets migons are broiled in an 1,800-degree oven and served with sizzling butter.

Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: lunch and dinner daily.

Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch Wed.Fri., dinner daily. $$$

The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com Crabmeat au gratin features Louisiana crabmeat in cheese sauce and is served with potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

The Steakhouse

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 5336111; www.caesars.com.

The selection of a la carte steaks includes a 30-day dry aged Prime New York strip.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. $$$

Tapas/ Spanish

beef, pork or shrimp.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

La Thai Uptown

Barcelona Tapas

720 Dublin St., (504) 861-9696; www.barcelonanola.com New Zealand lamb chops are rubbed with herbs, pan-seared and served with fries.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

4938 Prytania St., (504) 899-8886; www.lathaiuptown.com Paht ka pow gai features sauteed chicken, onion, bell pepper, Thai basil and chilies served with a fried egg and jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Lola’s

SukhoThai

3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com Combination paella includes shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels, chicken, sausage, vegetables, garlic, saffron, herbs and arborio rice. No reservations.

Dinner daily. Checks accepted. $$

2200 Royal St., (504) 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., (504) 373-6471; www.sukhothainola.com Royal Pad Thai includes chicken, seafood, fried egg noodles and tamarind sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Mimi’s in the Marigny

Thai Mint

Thai

Thai Zaap Cafe

2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868; www.mimismarigny.com The tapas menu’s mushroom manchego toast features mushrooms sauteed in a sherry cream sauce.

No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily.

Cash only. $

Banana Blossom

Gretna Marketplace, 2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 10, Gretna, (504) 392-7530; www.bananablossom504.com Pad woon sen features chicken, beef, tofu or seafood over glass noodles with vegetables, egg and garlic with soy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Cafe Equator

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8884772; www.cafeequator.com Mussaman curry is a coconut curry with sweet potatoes, onions, pineapple, pecans and a choice of chicken,

1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001; www.thaimintrestaurant.com Pad kee mao features chicken or shrimp sauteed with bell pepper, onion, tomato and egg served over flat noodles with garlic-basil sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$ 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 29-30, Metairie, (504) 4548752; www.thaizaapcafe.com Two crispy jumbo soft-shell crabs are topped with sauteed onions, celery, carrots, green onions, egg and a dash of curry powder.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Vietnamese Dong Phuong Bakery & estaurant

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jalapeno, pickled carrot and daikon radishes, cilantro and aioli. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $

Doson Noodle House

135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7286; www.facebook.com/ dosonnoodlehouse Bo xao rau features beef and vegetables in brown sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Checks accepted. $$

Frosty’s Caffe

2800 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3619099; 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-9600 Com ga roti is deepfried Cornish game hen with white rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe

4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook.com/ lesbaguettenola A banh mi is filled with five spice barbecued pork belly, sliced pork, pate, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeno. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 599-9999 Rare flank steak and brisket pho comes with a basket of basil, bean sprouts, onions and jalapenos. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

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ery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

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Nine Roses

620 Conti St., (504) 324-9450; 1100 Stephens St., Gretna, (504) 366-7665; www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Char-grilled pork tops a vermicelli bowl with lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, peanuts and fish sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. $

1401 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 301-3368; 3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-4188; www.pho-orchid.com Bo ne is Vietnamese steak and eggs served with a baguette, butter, pate and salad. Reservations accepted at Houma Boulevard location. Houma Boulevard: lunch and dinner daily.

Airline Drive: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Pho Cam Ly

Pho Tau Bay

3814 Magazine St., (504) 644-4228; www.phocamly.com Bun ho Hue is spicy beef soup topped with brisket and served with cilantro, onions, bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Pho Hoa Restaurant

1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-2094 Shrimp pho is served with a basket of sprouts, basil and jalapenos. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Pho Michael Vietnamese Cuisine

3559 18th St., Metairie, (504) 304-4301; www.phomichael.com Beef tenderloin pho features beef broth, herbs, spices, filet mignon, white rice and noodles. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

5100 Freret St., (504) 218-5534; www.mintmodernbistro.com The pho Mint combo is topped with New York strip, brisket and meatballs and served with herbs and jalapenos.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $

Pho Noi Viet

Namese

3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com Pho nam is topped with brisket and served with scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, basil leaves, lime and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899; www.namese.net Shaken pho includes sauteed meat (beef, chicken, oxtail or seafood), beef bone marrow broth, noodles, onion and garlic. Deliv-

2005 Magazine St., (504) 522-3399 Pho tai chin is topped with rare beef and brisket and served with a basket of bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, onion, jalapenos and lime. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Pho NOLA

Pho Orchid

1565 Tulane Ave., (504) 368-9846; www.photaubayrestaurant.com Bun bo Hue is a spicy soup with beef and large rice noodles. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri. $

Rolls-N-Bowls

605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com The Rocking beef plate includes sauteed cube steak and onions over rice topped with a sunny side up egg and comes with salad.

Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Saigon Noodle House

925 Behrman Highway, Suite 9, Gretna, (504) 393-8883; www.facebook.com/ saigonnh Char-broiled lemon grass chicken fills a banh mi with pate, cucumber, pickled carrots, jalapenos and cilantro on buttered French bread. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

Thanh Thanh Restaurant

131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-8678; www.t2restaurant.com Crab Rangoon dip combines cream cheese, lump crabmeat and bacon and is served with fried wontons. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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DONG PHUONG BAKERY (14207 Chef Menteur Highway, 504-254-1568; www.dpbakeshop.com) will receive a James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award.

The Vietnamese restaurant and bakery is known for crusty French bread used in po-boys and banh mi across the New Orleans area.

Founders De Tran and Huong Tran settled in New Orleans East and opened the bakery in 1982. It was one of the area’s first Vietnamese-run bakeries and catered to the larger Vietnamese community, many of whom were refugees who settled in southeast Louisiana after the Vietnam War.

BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund THE MARKS OF A TIMELESS RESTAURANT are manifold. There’s the owner who doubles as the maitre d’, greeting customers and answering phones. It’s the lighting that stays perfect throughout the evening, dim without being too dark, romantic but not overtly so.

It’s a dining room alive with chatter — loud but not too boisterous. Then there’s the food. It must be comforting, familiar, ambitious but not alienating, contemporary without straying into the avant-garde, classic but never stagnant.

Gautreau’s is such a restaurant.

Enter the unmarked doors on Soniat Street and you’re greeted by a welcoming hum, and more often than not by proprietor Patrick Singley, who exchanges pleasantries with guests as if everyone is an old friend.

In 2016, longtime chef Sue Zemanick departed, and Singley tapped chef Baruch Rabasa to lead the kitchen. But he is not new to Gautreau’s. In 2004, he worked alongside Zemanick as the restaurant’s sous chef, and his return feels like a homecoming, a seamless transition for those familiar with the distinct vernacular of the place.

Dishes are coiffed and carefully balanced, each ingredient on the plate speaking to the others. A French-inspired foie gras torchon follows the classic route only so far — flecked with pepper and fat salt crystals, served with brioche toast points — before deviating off course with the addition of a vanilla-scented pineapple chutney and a small bundle of endive for contrast and crunch.

The menu carries a European theme throughout, though there is ample Gulf seafood and a nod to Rabasa’s background — he has family from Mexico City and has spent time in Colombia.

There’s a delicate hamachi crudo, in which slices of fish are layered with mango, cucumber and avocado on top of a zesty green sauce. The emerald green color is derived from nopales, or

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A Vietnamese classic

Gautreau’s flourishes under chef Baruch Rabasa

1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com

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prickly pear cactus, flavored with herbs and a touch of citrus.

Then there are vegetarian empanadas, which may not seem like the most interesting entree but is one of the best dishes on the menu. With a masa made in house, each empanada is prepared to order, the golden dough arriving puffy and flaky, giving way to an earthy filling of Tuscan kale, poblano peppers and wild mushrooms. They’re served with a smooth salsa roja that imparts slight heat and a shower of crumbly queso fresco, which adds a cooling, creamy finish to a flavorful, multidimensional dish.

The menu changes, but some of Gautreau’s mainstays such as duck confit and roasted chicken remain. Gulf seafood includes grouper, snapper and shrimp. A beautiful pan-roasted speckled trout arrives perched atop smoked porcini mushrooms and candylike sweet potato nibs under buttery Brussels sprouts leaves. A tart yet velvety citrus-Pommery beurre blanc

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vegetarian empanada, pan-roasted speckled trout

Gautreau’s serves panroasted speckled trout with citrus-Pommery beurre blanc.

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ties together the elements, a winning interplay of acid and fat where the ingredients work in harmony.

Service at Gautreau’s functions like a well-oiled machine, unfolding like theater with the servers smoothly canvassing the dining room, aware of diners’ needs and respectful of their space.

On a recent evening, the crowd felt almost entirely local, but when a celebrity newsman from out of town popped in for dinner, it hardly made a blip, and he too became part of the restaurant’s fabric.

The show at Gautreau’s went on, as it always does.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

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CHECK, PLEASE a timeless Uptown restaurant where polished European classics meet Latin flair

Dong Phuong also is known for fresh pastries and banh mi stuffed with pate, Chinese sausage or barbecued chicken and a slather of aioli, pickled vegetables and fresh herbs.

America’s Classics awards recognize longstanding businesses that have made a strong impact on the culinary community. To qualify for the award, restaurants need to have been in existence for at least 10 years and must be locally owned.

The other 2018 America’s Classics award recipients include El Guero Canelo in Tucson, Arizona, Los Hernandez Tamales in Union Gap, Washington, Galleria Umberto in Boston and Sun Wah BBQ in Chicago.

The winners will be honored at the James Beard Awards gala in Chicago May 7. — HELEN FREUND

EAT+DRINK CHEF YUTAKA HITOMI’S LOCAL RAMEN POP-UP RAMEN Y’ALL (www.

facebook.com/ramenyall) moved into a residency at new St. Charles Avenue bar CBD Social (709 St. Charles Ave.) in the Warehouse District Jan. 18.

The space sandwiched between Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant and Marcello’s Wine Market Cafe was home to Sicilian restaurant Cibugnu. After it closed in late 2015, the owners (who are behind Magazine Street spot Fat Boy Pantry) converted the location to an event space before rebranding it as CBD Social this month.

Ramen Y’all has been popping up at local bars Barrel Proof and Freret Beer Room, and the new residency will be more permanent, with food served 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

The opening menu included the chef’s signature tonkotsu ramen, a creamy 12-hour pork bone broth topped with braised pork belly, marinated egg and charred garlic oil ($13). Okonomiyaki fries are topped with house-made Kewpie mayonnaise, Japanese barbecue sauce, sauteed cabbage, bacon bits and roasted seaweed ($8). Azuki bean-filled beignets are served with praline sauce ($6). A spicy version of the tonkotsu broth also will be available. —HELEN FREUND

Sim-one-year-old

OAK STREET GROCER SIMONE’S MARKET (8201 Oak St., Suite 2, 504-

273-7706; www.simonesmarket. com) is celebrating its first anniversary this week with a series of daily specials, from Sue Zemanick’s Sue’s Soups Monday pop-up through a whole hog cook out with birthday cake, Big Easy Bucha and Bayou Teche Brewing samples 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The rest of the lineup includes local beers and bratwursts 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; liquor

tastings 5 p.m. to 7 pm. Wednesday; appearances by local farmers and food producers 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday; wine and cheese tastings 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and a crawfish boil by Hawks Boil Up 2 p.m. to 5 pm. Jan. 27. —HELEN FREUND

Grounded AFTER A FOUR-MONTH RUN , the

Flying Pig Cafe (4920 Prytania St.) has closed.

The Southern-focused restaurant and bar from husband-and-wife team Rob and Kat Vance opened in September in the building that was the longtime home of sushi spot Kyoto.

The owners originally said they hoped the spot would become a casual neighborhood restaurant serving Southern dishes infused with the Caribbean, Asian and Latin traditions of the Gulf region.

A sign was posted on the front door, thanking patrons for their support and saying, “…due to forces beyond our control, we are now closed.” — HELEN FREUND

Klozed THE LAKEVIEW LOCATION OF POBOY SHOP KOZ’S (515 Harrison

Ave.) closed.

Owner Max Gruenig made the announcement on his Facebook page Jan. 11. The original Koz’s location (6215 Wilson St., Harahan, 504737-3933; www.kozcooks.com), run by Gruenig’s father, Gary “Koz” Gruenig, remains open.

“Almost 9 years ago, a little place became available and we jumped at the opportunity to bring back to New Orleans what we lost in Katrina, Koz’s,” Max Gruenig wrote in the post. “I was young, gleam eyed and determined. Everyday I have watched this neighborhood, this city change and grow; I have watched myself grow, from newly married to a father.”

Gruenig said he will leave the restaurant industry.

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Lynnette Marrero SPEED RACK CO-FOUNDER LYNNETTE MARRERO AND IVY MIX found-

ed Speed Rack (www.speed-rack.com), an all-woman bartending competition that raises money for breast cancer treatment. The Southeast regional competition is at The Howlin’ Wolf from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Since 2011, the competition has raised more than $700,000 for breast cancer organizations. Marrero spoke with Gambit about the organization and the state of the bar industry for women.

How was Speed Rack conceived?

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Marrero: Speed Rack started in 2011. At the time, (there was) a cocktail boom and the image of this new mixologist or bartender was the mustachioed guy with suspenders — this really masculine identity. I was leading an organization, a chapter called Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC), so I had seen so many women working in these bars. People didn’t know who (the women bartenders) were, but they were fierce, and they just weren’t getting attention.

(With the competition) we thought about how to raise the profile of women bartenders and raise money for a charity. We thought the best way to show how awesome these women are is to put them in a pressure situation similar to what they do every Friday and Saturday night.

The growth of the event has been big, so we pre-select competitors through an application.

In New Orleans, we’re holding the Southeast competition, so we’re accepting women from Atlanta through Texas. We read their applications. We ask them what the state of their (bar) community is, and what they’re passionate about in their careers. We try to identify women who are looking for an outlet to shine. We usually pick between 22 and 25 women.

They come to the competition for a preliminary round. We take the top eight, and those women compete onstage in a live portion. Then we do four drink rounds focused on classic drinks, and one girl gets eliminated (each round), from eight to four to two and then to a winner.

What charities does the competition support?

M: We vet several charities. We’re

Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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working with SHARE Cancer Support. ... We also do some research-based charities, and some of the other charities involve very tactical work. One of them, the Breast Cancer Task Force, sends a van around to underserved communities to perform mammograms. A lot of people in the hospitality industry are underinsured, because of the nature of our work, and so they can get tested.

How have you seen the bar industry improve for women?

M: I think what’s been great is that the bar industry in general — and I don’t mean all of hospitality, because I think we’re very different — has always moved a bit more progressively with equality. In the 1980s, bartending was actually the field in which women gained the most equality. ... What we’ve managed to see in the last seven years are just so many more women in leadership positions. ... The amount of women out there is changing. There still is some discrepancy when it comes to pay between men and women, and no one talks about it. But I think there is some progress happening.

With the #MeToo movement, we’ve had a few really big disappointments with sexual harassment and sexual assault, and the women behind those incidents came together and released their stories. This happened over a year ago in the bar industry. Several big leaders in our industry were forced to leave their positions because of their actions. We’re trying to work on mentoring and having these conversations in our establishments and finding productive ways of improving things not only for ourselves but for guests in our bars.

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TUESDAY 23 21st Amendment — Prohibition AllStars, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Big Dixie Swingers, 3; Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, 6:30; James Williams Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Ricky T & the Robots, 9 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — Jersey Slim, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8 Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters Quartet, 8 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Chip Wilson, 5:30; John Paul Carmody, 8 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6 The Civic Theatre — Sleep, Thou, 7 Columns Hotel — John Rankin & Friends, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Hey! Cafe — Prawn, All People, Hand Out, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Native Harrow, 8 House of Blues — Jonny Lang, 8 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard “Piano” Scott, noon The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Mag’s 940 — All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, 9 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Queenie’s — Jackson Square AllStars, 6:30 Ray’s — Bobby Love & Friends, 7 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Vincent Marini, 4; Lucas Davenport, 7 Siberia Lounge — Sleazeball Orchestra (album release), Joe Kile & the Corduroy Boys, 9 SideBar — Instigation Festival feat.

Joe McPhee, Michael Zerang, Mars Williams, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Dave Geare, 3; Geovane Santos, 6

The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 24 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat.

Giselle Anguizola, 2; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10

Upcoming concerts Lettuce, Feb. 8, Joy Theater Shovels & Rope, Feb. 11, Tipitina’s Celebrating David Bowie with Mike Garson, Earl Slick and others, March 19, Tipitina’s Justin Moore, March 25, UNO Lakefront Arena Derek Smalls with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, April 14, Saenger Theatre The Black Angels, Black Lips, April 20, Civic Theater Trombone Shorty’s Treme Threauxdown, April 28, Saenger Theatre Afghan Whigs, Built to Spill, May 2, Civic Theater Dr. Dog, Son Little, May 16, Joy Theater

Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Demi, 5; Ghalia & Mama’s Boys, 8; Funk It All, 11 Bourbon O Bar — Shynola Jazz Band, 8 Cafe Negril — Maid of Orleans, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Ivor Simpson-Kennedy, 5:30; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; The Afrodiziac’s Jazz, 10 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Shovels & Rope performs at Tipitina’s Feb. 11.

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Hi-Ho Lounge — Mikayla Braun, Misses of Mojo, 9

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88s, 8 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5:30 Santos Bar — Off With Their Heads, 9 SideBar — Mike Dillon & James Singleton, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Bart Ramsey, 3; Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 2; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5

House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, 11

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Howlin’ Wolf Den — King Kudos, 8

Bamboula’s — Flying Arredondos, 3; Gentilly Stompers, 6:30; Bon Bon Vivant, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Bats in the Belfry with DJs Mange and Emily Anne (goth night), 9 Bar Redux — JD Hill & the Jammers, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night feat.

Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Jazmarae, 5; Andre Lovett, 8; Burris, 11 Bourbon O Bar — The Luneta Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Anais St. John, 5; Tom McDermott & Friends, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Cafe Istanbul — New Orleans Jazz and Pop Harp Faculty Concert, 8 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Castle Theatre — Linda Wright, Reggie Smith, 8

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The George French Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Gasa Gasa — Instigation Festival feat.

Ohmme, Aurora Nealand’s Monocle, Helen Gillet, 9

The Jazz Playhouse — Mark Monistere’s New Orleans Jukebox, 8 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint — Nayo Jones (Natalie Cole tribute), 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman, Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 1; Matt Galloway, 9 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — David Bach, 4; Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7

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Ken Vandermark

BY NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS THE “FILMMAKERS” SECTION of Ken Vandermark’s website contains all the names you might expect on an avant-garde jazzman’s inspirational roster — Orson Welles, Akira Kurosawa, Jean Luc Godard, Stanley Kubrick — and another that fits the profile but whom casual moviegoers may have to Google: Chris Marker.

The Rive Gauche New Wave auteur, who died on his 91st birthday in 2012, is best known for 1962’s La Jetee (“The Jetty”), a mind-bending, 28-minute “photo novel” in which a man is sent back in time to prevent World War III and instead perishes in front of himself as a child, implanting the traumatic memory that gets him selected for the mission. It’s a nifty device that has fittingly repeated itself over and over in filmmaking, but Vandermark is more interested in how it applies to concert performance — “the idea of memory when you’re listening and how it does or doesn’t affect the perception or understanding of the music,” he told DownBeat in August.

The reeds master’s 2010 album with The Resonance Ensemble, Kafka in Flight, has a track called “Coal Marker (for Chris Marker),” and early last year, with keyboardist/violinist Macie Stewart, guitarists Andrew Clinkman and Steve Marquette and drummer Phil Sudderberg, he formed Marker, whose August residency in Milwaukee closed with a semi-improvised performance of an original La Jetee score timed to visual cues via a stopwatch. That high-wire act is being recreated at 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 29, at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. Marker also performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint as part of the fourth annual Instigation Festival, commingling Chicago and New Orleans art ventures at venues across both cities (visit www.instigationfestival.com for details). If it feels like you’ve seen any of this before, maybe it’s because you have. Tickets for La Jette performance $10. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352-1150; www.zeitgeistnola.org.

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Check Point Charlie — Important Gravy, 8

Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11

Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Sarah Quintana, Kid Kaboom, 8

Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson, 7

Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7; DJs Howie and Panzer, 10

New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint — Instigation Festival feat. Marker, Survival Unit III, Kidd Jordan, Alvin Fielder, James Singleton Trio, 8

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7; Grayson Capps, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jason Bishop’s American Jam, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Carl Leblanc Trio, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Water Seed, Trouble in the Streets, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Canadian Waves, Dad?, 9

Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Dave Jordan & the NIA, 6 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Charles Brewer Trio, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Ben Polcer, Crescent City Joymakers, 8 Pour House Saloon — Dave Ferrato, 8:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Voodoo Wagon, 5

The Jazz Playhouse — Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; Brass-A-Holics, 8:30

RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Monty Banks, 5

The Maison — The Good for Nothin’ Band, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush, 8:30

21st Amendment — Juju Child Blues Band, 9:30 The AllWays Lounge & Theater — Rewind: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; John Lisi Band, 5:30; Sierra Green & Soul Machine, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Samantha Pearl, 8:30 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Big Freedia’s Birthday Carnival, 10 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Mignano, 6; Hyperphlyy, 9; Trouble in the Streets, midnight Bourbon O Bar — The Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Dirty Rain Revelers, 6; Soul O’ Sam, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 6 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Casa Borrega — Geovane Santos’ Brazilian Jazz Project, 7 Check Point Charlie — Domenic, 4; Ron Hotstream & Dick Deluxe, 8; Zolopht, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie, 7; Proud/Father, Dolce, 10 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 6; Mike Dillon Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Antonio!, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Max & McKenna, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social (Latin dance party), 10 Fiorella’s Cafe — Eh La Bas Trio, 7 Gasa Gasa — The Tanglers Bluegrass Band, Daria & the Hip Drops (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Warren Thomas Frenzi, 8; Issa Vibe, 11 House of Blues — Southern Accents (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute), 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Soft Animal, Jack & the Jackrabbits, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Little Freddie King, 7:30 PAGE 82

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Csiga Biga, 9 SideBar — Dayna Kurtz & Robert Mache, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Detroit Brooks’ All-Stars (Puerto Rico benefit), 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Davis Rogan, 3; Tom Witek Band, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Sarah McCoy, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Treo — The St. Claude Serenaders, 6:30 Vaughan’s Lounge — Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 10 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Sam Kuslan, 5

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Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 New Orleans Jazz Market — Ernan Lopez-Nussa, Herlin Riley, Alexey Marti, Pat Casey, Donald Harrison, Wendell Brunious, 9 Oak — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; The Unnaturals, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Soulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Poor Boys Bar — Active Shooter, Crossed, Fat Stupid Ugly People, Shitstormtrooper, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 2; Justin Donovan, 6 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6; James Martin Band, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Daddy O, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Topcats, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Siberia Lounge — Euphoria Brass Band, The Electric Arch, 9 SideBar — David Torkanowsky’s Mystery Machine, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Monty Banks, 3; Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gipsy Jazz, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — Rebirth Brass Band, Space & Harmony, 10 Twist of Lime — One Time Jupiter, Saint Roch, Nomad, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Mark Monistere, 5

SATURDAY 27 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 9:30 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 2:30; Johnny Mastro, 7; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30 Bar Mon Cher — Barbarella Blue, 8:30 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Andrew J. Forest & St. Louis Slim, 7; Sexual Thunder!, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — The Essentials, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5; Gaunga Dyns, 7; Crooked Vines, midnight Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Dave Ferrato & Irene Sage, 6; Marina Orchestra, 9 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7 Check Point Charlie — The Rotten Cores, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Jason Ricci & His Special Guests, 9 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 7; Bipolaroid, Belladonna Lovers, Trevor Pink, 10

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 East Bank Regional Library — New Orleans Jazz and Pop Harp Faculty Concert, 3:30 Fiorella’s Cafe — Eh La Bas Trio, 7 The Frenchmen Hotel — Valerie Sassyfras, 8 Gasa Gasa — Joel Wilson, Context Killer, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pink Room Project, 11 House of Blues — Lucinda Williams, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Tom Hook, 5; Shannon Powell Quartet, 8 Joy Theater — Cody Jinks feat. Ward Davis, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — The Key Sound, 4 Oak — Jordan Anderson Band, 9 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Gal Holiday, 3:30 One Eyed Jacks — Naughty Professor, Miss Mojo, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Charlie Fardella & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Jazz Masters, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Will Dickerson Band, 1; Justin Donovan, 6; Steve Mignano, 10 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Lucas Davenport, 6; Hyperphlyy, 10 Rivershack Tavern — Ched Reeves Band, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — New Orleans Arrythmia, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Santos Bar — Pink Slip, 6; Tommy Wright III, Trampoline Team, Special Interest, PIMP, 10:30 Siberia Lounge — Caddywhompus, 9 SideBar — Ruby & the Rogues, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Johnny Sansone’s Blues Party, 9 Southport Hall — Green Jello, Breach, Black Kreole, Misled, 8 Southport Hall (Deck Room) — Black Laurel, Them Ol’ Ghosts, Fighting for Frequency, 8 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5 Tipitina’s — Lagniappe with DJ RQ Away feat. Pro$per Jone$, 11 Twist of Lime — Deadhorse, A Hanging, The Tomb of Nick Cage, Doomstress, 10 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Sam Kuslan, 5

SUNDAY 28 21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 8 30/90 — Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires, 5 Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9

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EVENTS TUESDAY 23 Tree Adoption Day. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 3142406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane. edu — Members of the public may adopt fruit trees from art collective Fallen Fruit.

Trees, which must be planted in public or community spaces, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 4 p.m.

THURSDAY 25 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award Gala. The Ritz-Carlton New Orle-

ans, 921 Canal St., (504) 524-1331; www. ritzcarlton.com — Chef Emeril Lagasse receives the award for his philanthropy.

Visit www.nowfe.org for details. Tickets $175. 7 p.m.

Love Your City Awards Gala. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., (504) 595-5511; www.sheratonneworleans. com — LifeCity’s annual awards ceremony celebrates businesses’ social and environmental impact in 2017. Food is served, and there’s live music. Visit www. mylifecity.com for details. Tickets $40$45. 6:30 p.m.

Muses Shoe Workshop. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 3142406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane. edu — The museum hosts a two-part shoe-decorating workshop inspired by the Krewe of Muses. Email museum@ tulane.edu to register (required). Tickets $40, includes all materials and refreshments. 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 26 United Bakery Records and 102.3 WHIVFM Fundraiser. WHIV-FM, 2762 Orleans Ave. — Shane Sayers and Esther Rose perform at the fundraiser, which also has poetry readings and visual art by several local artists. Beer is served. Suggested donation $5-$10. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 27 Arts Market of New Orleans. Palmer Park, South Claiborne and South Carrollton avenues — The Arts Council of New Orleans’ market features local and handmade goods, food, kids’ activities and live music. Visit www.artsneworleans.org for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camellia Club Annual Show. Theodore Roosevelt Middle School, 3315 Maine Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-1361; www.roosevelt.

REVIEW Reflections on Time

BY D. ERIC BOOKHARDT WE THINK WE KNOW TIME, but we mostly get it backwards. Literally. We view time through the rearview mirror of its passing, a process Western civilization has measured down to the nanosecond. Mexican artist Pedro Lasch’s Prospect.4 exhibition at M.S. Rau Antiques, Reflections on Time, takes a deeper look into the culture of time in an installation of ornate antique clocks in a gallery chamber lined with dark mirrors. The clocks are installed facing the mirrors, so we view them from the rear in much the same way we view time. Their intricately crafted fronts appear amid reflections from around the room, so it takes a moment to notice the ghostly images from art history subtly imprinted in mirrors as dark as the recesses of deep space. The result is a conceptual allegory of how physicists now view time and space as an interwoven continuum — a view that actually originated with Mesoamerican astronomers thousands of years ago, as Lasch reminds us with his Bodies and Stars installation of a pre-Columbian stone statue of a woman viewing the interwoven figures of an Aztec calendar subtly glistening within a mirror like polished obsidian.

Although Europeans’ understanding of time lagged centuries behind what the ancient Maya and Aztec people knew, European craftsmanship could be impressive, as we see in an 1885 perpetual calendar clock by Thomas Muirhead facing a dark mirror with translucent figures from Jean Francois de Troy’s 1733 allegory painting Time Unveiling Truth (pictured). The precision of the clockmaker’s art is strikingly evident in a circa 1900 waterwheel automaton clock by Planchon of Paris as it faces a freeze-frame sequence of photographs of music and time theorist David Epstein conducting the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Symphony Orchestra. Some of the clocks suggest precocious Victorian surrealism, but taken as a whole, Lasch’s installation depicts, as he puts it, “unique representations of time across history ...” in a way that “allows the viewer’s image to merge with the mirrors, integrating stories across centuries and worldviews.”

Through Feb. 24. M.S. Rau Antiques, 630 Royal St., (888) 557-2406; www.rauantiques. com and www.prospectneworleans.org.

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PREVIEW Krewe du Vieux celebrates New Orleans’ birthday with ‘Bienville’s Wet Dream’

BY ALEX WOODWARD IN 2016, KREWE DU VIEUX celebrated its 30th parade with a profane, triple-X rated birthday party. In 2017, its post-election catharsis gleefully mocked the new administration. This year, under the rule of King Richard Campanella, the satirical parade (dis)honors the 300th anniversary of the city’s founding with “Bienville’s Wet Dream” — a three-way pun saluting Campanella’s book Bienville’s Dilemma, the Frenchman who discovered the Mississippi River’s crescent bend to be named La Nouvelle-Orleans, and, of course, nocturnal emissions. The parade’s 32nd annual procession begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.

Campanella — a geographer and historian whose work across 10 books and roughly 200 articles explores the complex relationships among people and places, and how one often influences the other — tells Gambit his royal decree is “that we make it to 400 years. Hell, even 350.”

“Frankly, after all the turmoil of the past 12 years, after all the tragedy and triumph, all the lows and highs, I think stabilization will be the tone for the next few years,” Campanella says. “The ‘new normal’ is no longer new; now it’s just normal.”

Krewe du Vieux’s 17 subkrewes will satirize the city’s landmark occasion, from Spermes’ “300 Years in the Wet Spot” and Underwear’s “300 years of Ineptitude” to Seeds of Decline’s “The Besh is Yet to Come.” Others explore our more modern state of dysfunction; Krewe of SPANK will tour our “SPANKtuary City,” and CRUDE salutes our permanently clogged bliss with “Wee Wee Mon Sewer.” (Campanella won’t reveal his float’s details: “If I told you, I’d have to guillotine you.”)

The krewe’s 2018 route begins at Chartres and Marigny streets, moves to Franklin Avenue and up Royal Street to Frenchmen Street before winding through the French Quarter and ending at 517 Toulouse St. for its ball, featuring Khris Royal and the Big Booty Express and Morning 40 Federation (tickets $50).

Despite his royal role in Carnival history during the city’s tricentennial celebration, Campanella says he sees himself “as an observer and documenter of this place and society” more than an active participant. “So yes, it does feel strange,” he says, “as if local culture finally got ahold of me and pulled me in.”

For a hangover cure, Campanella recommends “plenty of water — which, not coincidentally, is also what our deltaic soils need.”

For information about the parade and ball, visit www.kreweduvieux.org.

jpschools.org — Exhibitors from the Gulf South showcase their camellia blooms.

Plants are available for purchase beginning at noon. Free admission. Noon to 4:30 p.m.

Krewe du Vieux. French Quarter — The satirical parade rolls in Faubourg Marigny and the French Quarter. 6:30 p.m. krewedelusion. French Quarter — The parade rolls following Krewe du Vieux. 7 p.m.

Mardi Gras Costume Sale. Kingpin, 1307 Lyons St., (504) 891-2373 — Costumes,

headdresses, fancy hats, feather boa jackets and more are sold at the market.

Noon to 5 p.m.

New Orleans Monster Jam. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — The Monster Jam features a competition between 14 monster trucks, and a pit party provides fans up-close access to trucks and drivers. Tickets start at $15.

Party 2:30 p.m., jam 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Day Altar Programs. St. Tammany Parish Library, Madisonville branch,

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SUNDAY 28 King Cake Festival. Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3822; www.superdome. com — The festival features a fun run, king cake tastings and live music. Visit www.kingcakefestival.org for details. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Orleans Gift and Jewelry Show.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 582-3000; www.mccno.com — The jewelry trade show is open to the public for the first time and features accessories, homewares and more. Admission $15. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.

NOLA Designer Costume Bazaar. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — Threadhead Cultural Foundation’s sale showcases costumes made by local designers. Free admission. 11 a.m.

MONDAY 29 De-Stress Day. East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., (504) 596-2646; www.nolalibrary.org — The library hosts de-stressing activities for teens during Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. 5 p.m.

Edward Snowden. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-5196; www.tulane. edu — Ron Suskind interviews the NSA whistle-blower via satellite about mass surveillance, privacy and security. Tickets $20. 7 p.m.

Hidden Treasures: Carnival Edition. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo Collections Facility, 1000 Chartres St., (504) 5686968; lsm.crt.state.la.us — Friends of the Cabildo hosts the showing of rarely-seen Carnival costumes and artifacts. Tickets $25. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Horses, Hops and Cops. NOPD Stables at New Orleans City Park, 1001 Filmore Ave., (504) 483-9398; www.equestfarm.com — The fundraiser for NOPD’s mounted division includes an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales, music, art vendors, kids’ activities and food and drinks.

Free admission. 5 p.m.

Speed Rack. Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Bartenders compete in a speed bartending contest, and punch and snacks are served. A portion of proceeds benefits breast cancer research. Tickets $25-$30. 3 p.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — New Orleans Pelicans play the Houston Rockets

at 7 p.m. Friday and the Los Angeles Clippers at 3 p.m. Sunday.

WORDS CODEX. Crescent City Books, 230 Chartres St., (504) 524-4997; www.crescentcitybooks.com — Nancy Sharon Collins talks about the technology of using paper books. A discussion follows. 7 p.m.

Tuesday.

John Magill. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author and historian discusses The Incomparable Magazine Street. 7 p.m. Thursday.

Marthe Cohn. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The author presents and signs Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Megan Holt. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The One Book One New Orleans executive director discusses Don Quixote. 7 p.m.

Monday.

Mia Borders. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author and musician discusses and signs her children’s book Hey! So I’m A Baby. 2 p.m. Sunday.

Sydney Bellard. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 8381190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author discusses and signs A Cajun in France: Journeys to Assimilation. 7 p.m. Thursday.

FILM OPENING THIS WEEKEND Django — Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt is profiled in this wartime biopic.

Zeitgeist Forever My Girl (PG) — A man returns to his hometown after a country music career. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Hostiles (R) — An 1892-set Western, in which an Army captain (Christian Bale) tries to escort a Cheyenne chief’s family back to their home. Slidell, Chalmette

NOW SHOWING 12 Strong (R) — U.S. Special Forces officers head to Afghanistan immediately following Sept. 11, 2001. Elmwood, Clearview, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Call Me by Your Name (R) — Set in the Italian countryside, this gay coming-of-age tale has generated serious awards-season buzz. Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Slidell, Cinebarre Coco (PG) — In this offering from animation powerhouse Pixar, a boy ventures through a Latin American-inspired Land of the Dead. Elmwood, Kenner The Commuter (PG-13) — Liam Neeson’s worse-than-average train commute includes conspiracies and a race against time. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal PAGE 88

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10 p.m. and 2 p.m.

TrySinTennial Bedlam Ball. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel.com/neworleans — Krewedelusion’s post-parade ball honors 300 years of New Orleans history with drag, burlesque and DJ performances, and food and drinks are sold. Tickets $30$50. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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BY WILL COVIELLO MARIGNY OPERA BALLET’S NEW PROGRAM Jazz Ballets features two new pieces by local choreographers and musicians and a reprise of Wary Heat, which premiered last year. Choreographer Gretchen Erickson takes inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s Westerns Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight for her love story, Silk and Smoke, performed to a commissioned piece by guitarist Russell Welch. Tells is a piece based on a high-stakes game of poker performed by the company’s six male dancers. It’s choreographerd by Kellis McSparrin-Oldenburg to music by Rex Gregory. Wary Heat is an ecstatic piece by Brazilian transplant Diogo de Lima, featuring music by Nutria, a jazz ensemble featuring Byron Asher, Trey Boudreaux and Shawn Myers. Tickets $25-$40. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org.

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Darkest Hour (PG-13) — Gary Oldman stars as World War II-era Winston Churchill. Elmwood, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Den of Thieves (R) — Thieves try to rob the Federal Reserve Bank; Gerard Butler and 50 Cent (remember him?) star. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Ferdinand (PG) — This is an animated version of the much-loved children’s series about a gentle bull on a quest. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal The Greatest Showman (PG) — The musical is about the life of circus magnate P.T. Barnum and the creation of show business. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Hurricane on the Bayou — Director Greg MacGillivray explores Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands.

Entergy Giant Screen I, Tonya (R) — Margot Robbie is tough-girl skater Tonya Harding in this biopic. Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Cinebarre Insidious: The Last Key (PG-13) — A parapsychologist returns to her childhood home to investigate spooky goings-on.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13) — Another addition to the pantheon of

recent ’90s reboots, in which Jumanji becomes a video game. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Lady Bird (R) — A teen (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a fraught time of life in this mother-daughter dramedy.

Elmwood, Broad Mary and The Witch’s Flower (PG) — A girl receives magic powers in this critically-acclaimed Japanese animated film.

Elmwood, West Bank Maze Runner: The Death Cure (PG-13) — Another teens-in-dystopia thriller, with a deadly maze instead of Hunger Games.

Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell Molly’s Game (R) — Writer-director Aaron Sorkin puts his spin on the story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), who masterminded a high-stakes poker game.

Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Mom and Dad (R) — Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair star in the cult horror-comedy about parents who want to murder their spawn. West Bank, Zeitgeist Paddington 2 (PG) — The talking bear trades his raincoat for prison stripes in this animated sequel. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Phantom Thread (R) — The drama about a tailor is said to be the final performance of Daniel Day-Lewis, who is retiring. Elmwood, Prytania, Cinebarre

Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13) — Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson return to the musical comedy series about an a capella group, which reunites for an overseas performance. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Post (PG-13) — Intrepid journalists save democracy in this film about the Pentagon Papers controversy. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Proud Mary (R) — Taraji P. Henson (Cookie from Empire) is a hitwoman working for a Boston crime family. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre The Shape of Water (R) — Guillermo del Toro directs the dark beautyand-the-beast fable about a mute woman who loves a weird creature. Elmwood, Broad, Slidell Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) — The space franchise with Luke, Leia, Rey, et al. returns. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) — A woman uses unconventional tactics to draw attention to her daughter’s unsolved murder. Elmwood, Cinebarre Wild Ocean 3-D — The ecology documentary explores marine life off the South African coast. Entergy Giant Screen

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Alien (R) — Burst with anticipation for this chest-pounding thriller. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Slidell The Big Heat — A Good Cop discovers mob corruption in this 1953 drama. 10 a.m.

Wednesday. Prytania The Big Lebowski (R) — That’s just, like, your opinion, man. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Rouler (601 Baronne St.) Boys Town — Father Flanagan tries to reform wayward boys in this 1938 film.

10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Gone With the Wind (G) — Frankly, my dear ... 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Slidell La Jetee — Ken Vandermark’s Marker ensemble provides a live score for the time-traveling film school classic. 7 p.m.

Monday. Zeitgeist Lover for a Day — The film is part of a series about love among Parisian intellectuals, in which a young woman discovers her father is dating her contemporary. 6 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist The Metropolitan Opera: Tosca — Puccini’s opera features political intrigue and tragedy. 11:55 a.m. Saturday. Elmwood, Regal, Cinebarre O Brother, Where Art Thou? (PG-13) — Three convicts look for treasure in the Coen brothers’ take on The Odyssey.

6 p.m. Thursday. Rouler (601 Baronne St.) The Other Side of Hope — A poker-playing restaurateur and traveling salesman befriend refugees in Finland. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Pan’s Labyrinth (R) — A young woman in fascist Spain escapes into a darkly magical world. 10 p.m. Sunday. Prytania The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) — An engaged couple forgets to leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they find a castle in the woods. Midnight Friday-Saturday. Prytania

Waru — Young Maori filmmakers made this movie about a young boy who dies at the hands of his caregiver. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday. Zeitgeist

ON STAGE Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — The leather-clad burlesque troupe performs. Tickets $21$33. 9 p.m. Friday.

Black & Blue: The Yvonne Bechet Theater Project. Dillard University, Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre, 2601 Gentilly Blvd. — Center for Restorative Approaches presents the play inspired by a 1970s black woman who worked as an NOPD officer. Visit www. thecra.net for details. Tickets $5-$15. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Cut-Throat Cabaret. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Nikki LeVillain, The Serpentine Seductress, The Best Booty in the Big Easy, Roxie Le Rouge and others perform in the variety show. Tickets $10. Midnight Saturday.

Million Dollar Quartet. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www. rivertowntheaters.com — In the jukebox musical, actors portray Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash as they record at a Memphis studio. Tickets $36-$40. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

A Nawlins Homecumming. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — New York performer Florence D’Lee presents the drag show. Tickets $10-$13.

10 p.m. Friday.

Showstoppers Cabaret. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — The drag and variety show’s theme is “cinematic,” and there are performances by Annie Bacterial, Tarah Cards, Darling Darla James, Mz. Asa Metric and others.

Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.

Strip Roulette. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Bella Blue produces the monthly improvised burlesque show. 11 p.m. Friday.

Tabasco: A Burlesque Opera. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre. com — A shipwrecked sailor looks for a spicy ingredient for an Ottoman ruler in this operetta produced by New Orleans Opera Association. Tickets $30-$50. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Wild Kratts Live! Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola.com — The show is a live version of the PBS Kids program about two brothers meeting wild creatures. Tickets $27-$100.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

DANCE Episodes. Tulane University, McWilliams Lab Theatre, 215 McWilliams Hall, (504) 314-7760; www.tulane.edu/~theatre — Jarrell Hamilton’s dance theatre work depicts forms of black womanhood. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

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BY KEVIN ALLMAN THE FOURTH ANNUAL INSTIGATION FESTIVAL — an artistic partnership of improvised jazz and dance with performers from Chicago and New Orleans — will perform at venues around town Jan. 23-26.

Marie Casimir (pictured), a Haitian-American dancer, and Steve Marquette, a Chicago improvisational jazz musician are the co-producers, and Instigations features New Orleanians (trombonist Jeff Albert, multi-instrumentalist Aurora Nealand, musician Kidd Jordan and dancer/choreographer Maritza Mercado-Narcisse) performing with Chicagoans (saxophonist Mars Williams, electronics artist Damon Locks and choreographer/scholar Onye Ozuzu). Jazz composer and saxophonist Ken Vandermark, cellist Helen Gillet and the James Singleton Trio also are part of the various programs, which include more than 40 artists.

Venues include Sidebar, The New Quorum, Gasa Gasa, New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint and Dancing Grounds. The festival’s final performance is Jan. 26 at The Music Box Village, with two dozen musicians and dancers. For ticket information, venues and prices, visit www.instigationfestival.com.

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Hair & Other Stories. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — The Contemporary Arts Center and Junebug Productions present the Urban Bush Women dance performance, which is inspired by the African diaspora, body image, race and gender identity. Tickets $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Instigation Orchestra. Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St. — Chicago and New Orleans dancers and musicians collaborate on improvisational performances as part of Instigation Festival.

Tickets $12-$15. 7 p.m. Friday.

Jazz Ballets. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 9489998; www.marignyoperahouse.org — Kellis McSparrin-Oldenburg, Gretchen Erickson and Diogo de Lima choreograph ballets set to original jazz scores by New Orleans musicians. Tickets $25-$40. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7 p.m. Sunday.

Tango Fire. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — New Orleans Ballet Association presents the show, which features five champion tango pairs. Tickets $25-$85.

8 p.m. Saturday.

COMEDY All Right Friday Night. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Three improv troupes perform. 8 p.m. Friday.

Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelvemilelimit — Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday.

Boogie’s Comedy Slam. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www. saengernola.com — DeMarcus Cous-

ins hosts the slam. Tickets $39-$99.

8 p.m. Saturday.

Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-6474; www.facebook.com/pages/thenewwaloos — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Catalyst. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — The comedy show uses the Dusty improv form.

8 p.m. Wednesday.

Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform improv weekly.

9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Massive Fraud presents stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 9492009; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show.

10 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts an open-mic standup show. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Comic Strip. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — Chris Lane hosts the standup comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Ted Orphan

and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Knockout. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Three comedy acts compete to win an audience vote.

9:30 p.m. Monday.

Liftoff. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — New talents from the theater’s comedy programs perform. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday.

The Rip-Off Show. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Comedians compete in a live pop-culture game show hosted by Geoffrey Gauchet. 8 p.m. Saturday.

The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — Young Funny comedians present the stand-up comedy show and open mic. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Comedians in altered states go head-to-head in a stand-up competition.

9:30 p.m. Friday.

Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Unreliable. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — The storytelling show’s theme is “Indulging My Vices.”

9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Art

ART HAPPENINGS Antenna::Signals. Paper Machine, 6330 St. Claude Ave. — The live arts magazine explores the myriad uses of paper, including the Jim Crow-era Green Book, Storyville blue books and hemp paper.

Tickets $10. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Dark Matter: An Evening with Prospect New Orleans Artist Cauleen Smith and Composer Courtney Bryan. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-2200; www.tulane.edu — Smith and Bryan present selected works and discuss common themes, including spirituality, realism, the divine and time travel. 7 p.m.

Thursday.

The Goddess Project. A multimedia mural is projected on the facade of the building at 826 Gravier St.

Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp. Citywide — The international arts exhibition features shows at area museums and installation sites, art walks, artist panels and more. Visit www. prospectneworleans.org for details.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp,” exhibition of works

by Prospect.4 artists, through Feb. 25.

The Historic New Orleans Collection.

533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www. hnoc.org — “Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp,” exhibition of works

by Prospect.4 artists, through Feb. 25.

“The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter,” model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site, ongoing.

Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing.

Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. 1010 Conti St., (504) 218-4872; www.themardigrasmuseum.com — “Goddesses in Bodices,” handbeaded bustiers and headdresses by Dames de Perlage, through March 15.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 6584100; www.noma.org — “Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp,” exhibition of works by Prospect.4 artists, through Feb. 25. “Bror Anders Wikstrom: Bringing Fantasy to Carnival,” Mardi Gras float and costume designs by the Swedish-born artist, through April 1. “New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection,” selected modern and contemporary ceramics curated by Joe Earle, through April. “Personalities in Clay: American Studio Ceramics from the John E. Bullard Collection,” collection of NOMA director emeritus John Bullard, through June.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “Currents 2017,” annual exhibition of contemporary photography, through Feb. 4. “Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp,” exhibition of works

by Prospect.4 artists, through Feb. 25.

Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center. 6823 St. Charles Ave. — “Tulane Contemporary.4,” work by current and visiting professors, through Feb. 9.

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Real Estate Closings

Louisiana and Mississippi Residential • Commercial • REO/Relo

(504) 885-9222 info@deltatitlecorp.com

Baton Rouge • Kenner • Mandeville Metairie • Slidell • Uptown • Westbank 2100 ST CHARLES AVE. 2B

ONE RIVER PLACE N PE

Totally renovated 2BR / 2BA in Popular Carol Condominiums.

Mint, move-in condition in one of the most secure properties in town. $389,000.

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Garden Level 1 BR, 1.5 BA Condo home in prestigious tower w/ excellent security, pool, spa, valet parking & gym. Walk to all that downtown has to offer. $995,000

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 35 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

3 Story 1820’s townhouse w/2 story rear building. Old world charm with all the modern conveniences.

Approximately 3,370 sq. ft.

Excellent mid-quarter location. $1,479,000.

Michael L. Baker, ABR/M, CRB, HHS President Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 • cell 504-606-6226

Providing Expertise, Proficiency, Dedication, Integrity and Sincere Personal Interest MARIA A. ZUNIGA-LOTT

PRC Certified Historic Housing Specialist TOP PRODUCER Gardner Realtors® 7934 MAPLE STREET • NEW ORLEANS

Office: 504.861.7575 • Mobile: 504.377.7547 mazlott@gardnerrealtors.com • RealEstateNola.com Licensed In Louisiana, USA

Corporate Headquarters Metairie, LA 70006 USA 504-887-7588

Clara Paletou, ABR, GRI

1820 St Charles Ave, #110 New Orleans, LA 70130 504-891-6400 Licensed in State of Louisiana

HISTORIC HOME SPECIALIST 504-858-5837 cducp@aol.com www.HistoricNOLAHomes.com

RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN BEAUTIFUL NATCHEZ MS.

This unique property consists of 6,000 square feet.

The restaurant seats 100 and has bar seats for 8. The building was totally remodeled in 2012 from the ground up. There is a luxury apartment in the back of the building. We also own off-street parking for 30 cars, a real plus in downtown. With consistent grosses of over 1.1 million, this is a great investment. Perfect for chef, owner-operator live in the back. Owners ready to retire.

For more information call 601-597-8006

EMPLOYMENT SEEKING CHILD CARE WORKER

East Jefferson area. M-F, 3-5 or 3-6. Send resume to: tbecker@steddy.org.

RETAIL SEEKING SALES ASSOCIATES

Immediate positions available for flexible & weekend hours. Great hours and location.

Apply in person at ROSE LYNN’S HALLMARK, 800 Metairie Road.

PROFESSIONAL

FARM LABOR

Notice is given that the director and shareholder of Warren A. Goldstein, a Professional Law Corporation, has authorized the out of court dissolution and liquidation of the corporation. Any person having a claim against the corporation shall submit it with detailed written documents in support thereof not later than three years from the publication date of this notice to the liquidator, Max N. Tobias, Jr., PO Box 51509, New Orleans, LA 70151, after which period the claim shall be extinguished by peremption.

DORIAN M. BENNETT, INC. 504-920-7541 propertymanagement@dbsir.com 2340 Dauphine Street (504) 944-3605

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 810 Congress - 1bd/1ba ....................... $1300 736 Lesseps - 2bd/1ba ....................... $1295

FOR SALE SMALL SPACE

4601 Spain - 2bd/1ba ....................... $1400

CALL 483-3100

CALL FOR MORE LISTINGS!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 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, NOTICE: 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.

BYWATER LOVELY LOUISA ST

3 min. from country club. 1BR Renov’d in & out. Furn kit, small backyd. Cent air/heat.

No pets/cigarettes. $1295/mo., incl’ds water.

1 Yr Lse. REf’s req’d. Avail Feb. 1. luke32good@yahoo.com

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN NEAR CITY PARK - DESAIX BLVD.

Walk to City Pk & Jazz Fest. Single house, c-a/h, 2BR, 1BA, w/d hkps, lrg fncd yd, offst pkg, pets ok. $1300/mo. Avail Feb 1, 2018.

Call 504-952-5102.

MID CITY 3122 PALMYRA STREET

Completely renov, 1/2 dbl w/ 1BR, 1BA, hdwd flrs, washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, ceil fans, water pd. No Pets. $900/mo+dep.

Call 504-899-5544.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

921 Race #C - 3bd/2ba ....................... $3750 7600Burthe#C-1bd/2ba.......................$1150

1205 ST CHARLES/$1095 Fully Furn’d studio/effy/ secure bldg/gtd pkg/pool/ gym/wifi/ laundry/3 mo. min.

AVAILABLE NOW

Call 504-442-0573 or 985-871-4324

LOWER GARDEN DIST. 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

1 & 2 Bedrooms available in ideal location.

Call for appointment. (504) 202-0381.

ADVERTISE HERE!

CALL 483-3100

French Quarter Realty

1041 Esplanade MON-FRI 8:30-5

949-5400 FOR RENT

528 St. Louis #2 1/1 Pvt street balc, exc loc, hdwd flrs, w/d in unit .................................................................. $1850 937 Gov Nicholls #7 1/1.5 open concept kit/liv, upstairs suite w/updtd bath, common ctyd .......................... $1700 315 Chartres 3 units avail, stu, i/1.5 & 2/2. Ctyd, cent ac, updtd kit & ba starting at ..................................................... $1000 2424 Royal 1/1 shotgun style ½ of double, ctyd, wd flrs, priv w/d, great location ....................................................... $1550 231 Burgundy #31/1 negotiable rate depending on whether utilities paid by owner or tenant ............. $1300-1500 315 Chartres 3 units avail, studio, 1bd and 2 bd. Ctyd access, updtd kit&ba, cent a/h ......................... $1000-3750 222 London Ave #224 2/1.5 pool, ctyd, new paint, new flrs, new carpet & vanities ............................................... $1000

FOR SALE

NEED TO PLACE A REAL ESTATE AD? CALL 483-3100

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1016-18 St Ann 4/4 live in one side and have a renter help pay your mortgage, or make this a single family. Remodeled w/modern amenities, courtyard ................ $1,200,000 820 Spain #8 1/1 pkng, pool w/d, wd flrs, hi ceils, ctrl ac, gated secure entry ............................................. $285,000 224 Chartres 5 units avail, 1-3 beds, reno’d, elevator access, ctyd, great loc starting at ................... $649,000 3625 St. Charles #4D 2/2 Private beds, pkng, balc. Reno’d bath &kit. Perfect for Mardi Gras ..................... $299,000 632 Burgundy 3/2 reno’d, 3 story home, gated driveway Wraparound balcs overlook Burgundy St and Crtyd .... $1,100,000 222 London #224 2/1.5 pool, ctyd, new paint, new flrs, new carpet & vanities .......................................... $119,000 2220 Freret 3/2 large fenced in yard, loc in Flood Zone X, conveniently located .......................................... $189,000 620 Decatur #I 2/2 Hdwd Flrs, High Ceils., Reno’d Baths/ Kit, w/d in unit, amazing views .......................... $825,000

EMPLOYMENT / REAL ESTATE

Temporary Farm Labor: Adam Chappell Farms, Cotton Plant, AR, has 4 positions, 3 mo. exp. operating large farm equip. w/GPS for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting grain & oilseed crops, walking fields to pull weeds, irrigation maint.; maint. building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/ failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.73/hr, increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/1/18 – 12/15/18.

Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# 2100953 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

Temporary Farm Labor: JBR Farms of Hoxie, Hoxie, AR, has 2 positions, 3 mo. exp. operating large farm equip. w/GPS for tilling, cultivating, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting grain & oilseed crops; building, irrigation installation & maint. grain bin & auger operation, walking fields pulling weeds, adjusting spillways, land leveling & adjusting spillways; building, equip & vehicle maint.; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.73/hr, increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/15/18 – 10/31/18.

Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# 2102284 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

Temporary Farm Labor: Sandage Farms, Scott, AR, has 6 positions, 3 mo. exp. operating large farm equipment for tilling, cultivating, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting of soybeans & corn, sorting & bagging rice & soybeans; maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.73/hr, increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/10/18 – 12/1/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# 2106513 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

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Temporary Farm Labor: Marty & Patsy White Farms GP, Trumann, AR, has 5 positions, 3 mo. exp. Operating large farm equip. w/GPS to cultivate, fertilize, plant, chop, harvest & transport grain & oilseed crops, operate cotton pickers, boll buggies, irrigation maint.; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/ failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.73/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/10/18 – 11/20/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# 2106542 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

Temporary Farm Labor: Roderick Cattle Co., Alamito, TX, has 2 positions, 3 mo. exp. operating brush beaters, tractors, chainsaws, pole saws & stump grinders for brush control, cut down & remove dead brush & trees, chopping weeds in yards & corals using backpack sprayer, place horn weights on yearling bulls, spraying for lice, stacking & putting mineral block in tubs, preparing ground & planting native & improved grasses, repair pipeline right of way for seeding grasses, planting & watering trees, filling holes in ranch roads & driveways with caliche, windmill & well houses maint., scrub & Clorox water troughs, dig & repair water lines; maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/ failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.87/hr, increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/15/18 – 1/15/19. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# TX6605706 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

Temporary Farm Labor: Southern Wheel & Iron Works, Earle, AR, has 2 positions, 3 mo. exp. operating large farm equip. for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting soybean, rice & wheat, operate laser equipment for leveling fields for irrigation, irrigation & ditch maint.; maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.73/hr, increase based on exp., may work nights, weekends, holidays & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 3/15/18 – 11/30/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with JO# 2102279 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

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The Jazz Quarters hotel is just steps from the French Quarter and Armstrong Park in the Historic Treme. This unique property consists of eight beautifully restored cottages surrounded by parking for 15+ cars, intimate courtyards, and lush grounds hidden behind high walls and an iron gate. Currently configured with ten guest rooms and an innkeepers suite with the potential to add more. Sale includes hotel license, business name and website. www.jazzquarters.com

1201 CANAL ST. #603 • 2BR/2BA $469,000 Priced to sell! Wonderful corner penthouse with great views of the city. Kitchen has been upgraded with granite and stainless appliances. 24-hour security, concierge, parking for 2 vehicles. Ready for immediate occupancy.

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Beautiful CBD condo w/ wonderful open floor plan. 12ft ceil’s and brick exposed walls make it a unique and stunning!

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Location, location! Wonderful 2BR on parade route!

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Latter & Blum, Garden District Office 2734 Prytania St. • New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 895-4663

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Elegant Metaire renov.

Mid-Century modern style, open fl plan, Zen-like solarium, huge gourmet kit, inground pool, luscious landscaping and 2 car garage. Oversized lot.

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3620 TOLMAS DR. 3BR/3BA • $499,000

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Call me: 504-913-2872 (cell) EMAIL: mzarou@latterblum.com

Adorable 6-yr-old UPT cottage w/ ideal flr plan, 10’ ceils & reclaimed pine firs. Energy efficient. Hard wired sec. sys, tankless water htr, stainless appl’s. Pretty yd w/deck.

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ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRS • FULL SERVICE REALTOR

718 ALINE ST. 3BR/2BA • $469,000

821 PERDIDO ST. #2B NE

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Call us and prevent the high cost of replacement. New surfaces are durable, strong and easy to care for.

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL AFTER CONSTRUCTION CLEANING HOLIDAY CLEANING LIGHT/GNERAL HOUSEKEEPING HEAVY DUTY CLEANING

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504-250-0884 504-913-6615

We RE-Glaze and REPAIR

Bathroom fixtures • Ceramic tile walls, floors and counters • Fiberglass bathtubs and enclosures • Formica countertops Claw foot bathtubs • Pedestal sinks Cast iron and tin bathtubs Marble walls and countertops

MOCK JURORS NEEDED

VOLUNTEERS to serve on mock jury for a legal training seminar for attorneys (real lawyers) on Thursday and Friday, February 1 and 2 from approximately 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at a Convention Center area hotel. Perfect opportunity for people interested in the law, retirees and college students. Breakfast and lunch provided, free parking and a TOTAL OF $40 FOR TWO DAYS (or $15 FOR ONE DAYS’ service) paid as a thank you for volunteering. No experience necessary. Must be 18 years old. Contact Diane (dabraham@ aarongianna.com; 504-569-1811) ASAP!

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Yard Sale • Saturday & Sunday. Art on the sidewall, rebuilding odds & ends, sinks, doors, furniture small tables etc. Maybe some music stuff.

BUYING MIGNON FAGET JEWELRY OLD U.S. COINS AND MARDI GRAS DOUBLOONS. CHRIS’S FINE JEWELRY, 3304 W. ESPLANADE AVE., METAIRIE. CALL (504) 833-2556.

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DWI - Traffic Tickets?

Don’t go to court without an attorney!

You can afford an attorney.

Call Attorney Gene Redmann, 504-834-6430.

At Canon Hospice to talk with bereaved family members and help with computer entry tasks.

Call Jared at 504-818-2723

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES

Teacher-led history tours introduce kids to New Orleans in ways that let them fall in love with our city. Interactive & hands-on tours for kids 5 and up. Spooky Tours + Tours for Teens + History Tours + Music Tours. www.frenchquartourkids.com • 1-504-975-5355.

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