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Don’t meet your heroes ‘Loves Company’ makes local premiere at New Orleans Film Fest NEVER MEET YOUR HEROES, the saying goes, because they’ll most likely be entirely human and kind of disappointing. That premise has been used to great comic effect, including by artist and filmmaker Jason Laurits in his debut comedy feature “Loves Company.” But he doubles down by making it a two-way street. “Never meet your fans” is good advice for plenty of stars. The locally filmed feature makes its local premiere at the New Orleans Film Festival, and Laurits and some cast will attend screenings and do a Q&A at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Prytania Theatre in Uptown and 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at The Broad Theater. For more about the film festival, see page 64. “Loves Company” becomes a delicious race to the bottom. The movie gets into entertainingly bleak territory as “Reno 911” actor Jack Plotnick plays a fading lower-tier celebrity, and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Rachel Dratch plays one of his few remaining fans. “I wanted to make an unapologetic comedy,” Laurits says. “I wanted it to be silly. I wanted it to be stupid. I am a kid of the ’80s. Those off-the-rails ’80s comedies were big influences on me.” Laurits grew up watching Pee-wee Herman’s movies and TV show and cites dark comedies like “Ruthless People” — a kidnapping-gone-awry dark comedy starring Bette Midler and Danny DeVito — as the kind of movies he loved.Filmmaking is a relatively new outlet for Laurits. He’s spent the past two decades in New York working as the artist and designer behind the store Paste, a shop for art, T-shirts and more. Laurits came to New Orleans to shoot “Loves Company,” largely to take advantage of Louisiana’s film tax credits. The film is set mostly in the Florida Everglades, and Laurits filmed swamp scenes in St. Bernard Parish. He also used a soundstage at Fish Pot Studios in Mid-City and locations in Algiers. The stardom in “Loves Company” is the barely-there-and-fading celebrity of Plotnick’s Blake De Troy. He turned some meager acting roles into a game show panelist spot on the popular “Hollywood Surprise,” a knock-off of “Hollywood Squares.” Blake camps up an outrageous and not-really-closeted gay persona and milks it for humor on the show, sort of like how Paul Lynde and Rip Taylor toyed with ambiguity about their sexuality on “Hollywood Squares.”

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The bit is getting stale, and the studio is thinking about moving on. As his fortunes dwindle, Blake’s partner Jimmy, played by New Orleans’ Bryan Batt, wants them to give up on Los Angeles and move to Palm Springs. Instead, by turns of bad luck, Blake finds himself in Florida. The backwaters of Florida are where Dratch’s Antoinette Funk lives with her aging father. He’s basically bedridden, and one of the things they share is watching “Hollywood Surprise” together. The old man likes “to watch the sissy on TV.” Antoinette is down on her luck. She doesn’t get along with her sister Shoney, who is a police officer. She also lost her gig as a veterinary assistant, where she says her job was to “hold the animals down.” She writes a fan letter to Blake, saying the show gave her father happiness and the two of them something to share. Plotnick excels as the vain and deluded Blake. As Blake fights to keep his spot on the show, he decides a visit with a fan might provide a welcome dose of the adoration he craves. Dratch, who frequently made “Saturday Night Live” cast members break during “Debbie Downer” sketches, has a great handle on Antoinette’s pathetic life, but she also gives her great warmth. The film starts off on what seems like a predictable path. Blake is an incredible prima donna, and Jimmy weathers the indignities with grace and strained tolerance. There are a few nods to Stephen

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King’s “Misery,” in which a deranged fan imprisons a writer she idolizes. But then the story spins off the highway in unpredictable crashes, and it is darkly funny and chaotic as the bottomlessly self-centered Blake endlessly disappoints the ever-hopeful Antoinette.Laurits says the film industry has drifted away from this type of comedy. “I wanted this to be an unapologetic comedy,” he says. “Even what’s quote-unquote a comedy these days is more of a dramedy. Everyone is chasing accolades and festivals and awards, and I feel like it’s killing comedy, because I don’t think people know how to judge comedy.” In the film, Laurits plays with stereotypes and leaves nothing sacred. “I don’t have an agenda other than to make you laugh,” he says. “I do satire, but I like to satirize everything. I am not telling you what to do with it. That’s for you to do.” Laurits has released a couple of short films, and he has some other scripts that are not as outlandish as “Loves Company,” he says. But right now, he’s focusing on his store Paste, which opened a location here at 721 Royal St. in March. It’s a larger and stand-alone version of his New York shop. He also moved to New Orleans. “New Orleans gives New Yorkers this sort of edge they’re used to: the creativity, the rough around the edges, the energy,” he says. “It has a soul. I fell in love and moved down here. I am all in now.” For tickets and information about the film, see neworleansfilmsociety.org or @lovescompanymovie on Instagram.

The Mardi Gras-style Halloween parade with floats, marching groups, bands and more begins at sunset on Saturday, Oct. 24, and makes its way from Marigny across the Quarter to the Warehouse District. The Monster Mash costume ball follows at 8 p.m. at Generations Hall. Other events include a second-line in the French Quarter at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, There is a happy hour and Zombie Run. For event tickets and information about riding, go to kreweofboo.com.

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Dawn Richard New Orleans-born pop musician Dawn Richard earlier this month released “Creole Culture,” her latest solo album and the third entry in a series of records blending her family’s history, local traditions and a progressive mix of R&B, hip-hop, electronic dance music and Afrofuturism. Richard hosts an album release party for “Creole Culture” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Music Box Village. Tickets are $27.88 via musicboxvillage.com.

Hannibal Buress Though he’s released comedy specials, has written for “Saturday Night Live,” and appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, Hannibal Buress’ calling card in New Orleans will always be a story from his stand-up in which he describes having his own parade in the French Quarter. He’s spent more time in recent years developing a rap career. He’s back in New Orleans to take a comedy special. At 7 & 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Civic Theatre. Tickets $26.50 and up via ticketmaster.com.

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The New Orleans Public Library recently cut the ribbon on its rededicated Children’s Resource Center at Magazine Street and Napoleon Avenue, turning the former Napoleon branch into a site for early literacy and learning. The 118-year-old building rebranded as the CRC in the 1990s but over time expanded back into a more traditional branch. When the branch closed last year for renovations, NOPL decided to rededicate the early learning mission, and the CRC now has interactive play areas, a staff of early literacy professionals and, of course, books for kids.

The number of miles per hour “Human Cannonball” Tina Miser reaches in half a second after being launched from a human-sized cannon crafted by her husband, fellow circus performer, Brian Miser. Tina Miser told a local paper she often travels up to 40 feet in the air and lands on a cushioned landing bag 100 feet away. The Misers, who are traveling from Indiana to Louisiana to perform their daredevil routines, can be seen at the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, starting Oct. 22. Police talk to a Waymo driver in the French Quarter PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

Louisiana Department of Health will soon expand its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, which provides free home visits from experts to expecting and new parents. The program has already had a positive effect on maternal health and early childhood development and will receive $14 million in federal funding this year, about $1 million more than the state received last year.

New Orleans has apparently never cleaned the Canal Street storm drains installed between Basin and Decatur streets after Hurricane Katrina. There is at least no record of the city having cleaned the 850-foot-long drainage troughs, and when workers recently opened up the grates, they found inches of grime, Mardi Gras beads and plants growing in the dirt.

New Orleans City Council to consider new rules for Waymos and other robotaxis NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JP MORRELL Oct. 15

introduced a new ordinance to establish a regulatory framework for the robotaxi taxi, even as Waymo prepares to roll out its driverless cars in the city. Morrell told Gambit the new permitting and regulatory system for robotaxis is largely based on the city’s rules for taxi cabs. By setting rules for robotaxis similar to those for taxis, Morrell said he hopes to avoid having another fight like the one between the city and state over who could regulate rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. The city lost that battle. “Rather than try to have that fight and lose again, I’m really just trying to create a basic regulatory model that would survive state preemption because we lost a tremendous amount of oversight, particularly fees, with Uber, and I don’t want to do that again,” he said.

For the last year, Waymos have been driving the streets of New Orleans with human employees in the cars, mapping streets and potholes. They’ve also been testing in Jefferson Parish, including around the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner. The company has not announced a launch date for offering driverless rides in New Orleans, but WWL reported in June the company was expected to start having its robotaxis drive around by themselves by the end of the year and start offering rides sometime in 2027. Morrell told Gambit he thinks the best route is to establish a regulatory framework for robotaxis, so that the city can start collecting fees on them from the jump. His proposal creates annual permit fees of $7,500 for the company and $50 per vehicle. They would also have to submit quarterly payments to the PAGE 10

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areas where it’s prohibited, like driveways, fire lanes and bike lanes. The companies would also have to pay any speeding, parking tickets or any other fines in order to keep operating. If an autonomous vehicle company breaks any of these rules, the city could fine them $1,000 or suspend or revoke their permit to operate in the city. To operate at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, robotaxi companies would have to get the New Orleans Aviation Board’s approval. The board could put additional restrictions on them, such as where they could pick up passengers. The Government Affairs Committee will discuss Morrell’s proposal on Oct. 27, allowing the public to weigh in on it for the first time. Morrell said his document is just a starting point and predicts there will be changes throughout the process. Once robotaxis start operating in the city, the council could come back and create new laws to tackle issues that arise once robotaxis start offering rides to the public in the area. “You can’t quite start with addressing their deficiencies until they are operating,” he said. — Kaylee Poche

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“Davis will regulate AI data centers, not profit from them,” the ad says. Another 30-second TV ad by the Davis campaign highlights his status as a third-generation farmer in Tensas Parish. “I hope my son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will make six generations,” he says. Davis and Letlow are running for the seat currently held by Republican Bill Cassidy. After Cassidy voted to convict President Donald Trump of impeachment in 2021, he became a political target of the president’s. Both Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry supported Letlow in challenging Cassidy during the primary, which she did successfully. Davis has the backing of Landry’s predecessor, former Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. On Oct. 15, both Davis and Edwards will speak at a Veterans for Davis event at the WWII Museum at 5 p.m. Davis’ policy director, Nick Albares, is a former Edwards staffer. Election day is Nov. 3. Early voting runs Oct. 20-24 and 26-27. — Kaylee Poche

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in 1960, Raymond Durr owned and operated Ray’s Rollerama, a skating rink on Jefferson Highway near the intersection of Causeway Boulevard. A 1961 ad boasted that Ray’s Rollerama offered “the largest and finest in roller skating,” and was also available for rent for private birthday parties. Another ad explained it was open seven nights a week, 7 to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 until 4:30 p.m. “Kids had all sorts of birthday parties, but Ray’s Rollerama parties were generally considered the best. We clunked around in our boot skates, did the Hokey Pokey and ate Brown’s Velvet ice cream from small paper cartons with wooden spoons,” writes Guy C. Lyman III in his book “A Big Easy Childhood: Memories of Growing Up in Enchanted New Orleans.”

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According to 1959 newspaper ads, Durr also operated two other local skating rinks. They were called Ray’s Roller Pavilion, with one located at 2100 Wiliams Blvd. in Kenner and another at 219 Causeway Blvd. in Metairie. He died in 2008. According to writer and historian Derby Gisclair, the site of Ray’s Rollerama in the 3000 block of Jefferson Highway was originally the Star Skating Rink, opened in 1949. Newspaper ads in the mid-1950s show the spot was a Western Auto location for a time, before Ray’s Rollerama opened. The spot was later Phil’s Big Eight Wheels Skating Rink. After closing in the mid-1970s, it was home to a furniture store. A Popeyes now operates there.

B L AKEVIE W THIS WEEK WE TURN BACK THE CLOCK 100 YEARS to the opening of the original Tulane Stadium. For more than 50 years, the Uptown stadium hosted college and professional football matchups, including the first New Orleans Saints home game, 41 Sugar Bowls and three Super Bowls. The stadium, which fronted Willow Street on the Tulane campus, was Tulane’s third such sporting venue. Billed as the world’s largest steel-structured stadium at the time it opened in 1926, it was designed by noted architect Emile Weil and built by the O.M. Gwinn Construction Company. The stadium opened on Oct. 24, 1926, with a crowd of more than 15,000 attending a Tulane-Auburn football game. “As the cheers of Auburn’s cohorts and the welcoming shouts of Tulane’s host mingled in a vast wave of sound to greet their gridiron warriors on the field, a little group of dignitaries dedicated the new Tulane Stadium before a throng of people who could not hear the ceremonious utterances which were nonetheless in harmony with the colorful occasion,” reported the next day’s Times-Picayune. Dedication ceremonies included remarks from Louisiana Gov. Oramel Simpson and New Orleans Mayor Arthur O’Keefe as well as Tulane President Albert Dinwiddie. The Green Wave football team was undefeated in the 1925 season but unfortunately, lost the stadium’s opening game to Auburn, 2-0. The first Sugar Bowl was played in Tulane Stadium in 1935. The Saints played their first eight seasons there from 1967 until relocating to the Superdome in 1975. By then, Tulane Stadium was seen as outdated and was demolished by June 1980. Tulane’s Yulman Stadium opened not far from the site in 2014.

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A GREAT MEAL IS NEVER TOO FAR AWAY IN NEW ORLEANS. In a city that prides itself on its neighborhood establishments, chances are there’s a good restaurant right down the street from your house. And with the weather cooling off, the fall is a good time to take a stroll for a meal at the spot around the corner or even head across town for something new. In Gambit’s Fall Dining Issue, readers will find information about more than 275 restaurants in New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes and on the Northshore, all listed by neighborhood. There are restaurants of all kinds, from places serving Japanese and Mediterranean menus to pizza joints and Caribbean spots. This edition also highlights restaurants serving Creole and Cajun dishes, including New Orleans institutions serving the classics to new establishments taking more contemporary approaches to traditional dishes. The listings on the following pages include information about menus, hours of operation and service options, like delivery. And on page 17, Gambit food writer Beth D’Addono spoke with celebrated New Orleans chef Frank Brigtsen about his new cookbook. Enjoy! And remember to tip generously.

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FALL ‘COLOR’

CHEF Frank Brigtsen CELEBRATES FALL AND MORE IN NEW COOKBOOK BY BE TH D’ADDONO

SOME PEOPLE think about leaf peeping

when fall rolls around. Chef Frank Brigtsen thinks about satsumas. “There’s always something in season here,” says the 71-year-old James Beard Award-winning chef. “Often, we think seafood. But our citrus season rocks. When the World Series comes around in late October, so do the satsumas.” What’s his favorite way to use what he dubs “the perfect peel-and-eat fruit?” “You can’t beat the raw product,” Brigtsen says. “We take the tomatoes off our house salad and put the satsumas in, along with spiced pecans and our cane vinaigrette. Navel oranges are next — to me the best oranges in the world. Growing up as a kid, especially during the holiday season, my father would keep a case of satsumas in the bay window by our dining room table. Such a treat.” The recipe for Brigtsen’s house salad with the vinaigrette is on page 69 of the chef’s just published legacy cookbook, “Frank Brigtsen’s Color of Flavor — Recipes and Recollections from a Creole Chef.” With stunning photography by Romney Caruso, the book spotlights 150 recipes that mirror Brigtsen’s 52 years in the kitchen, with dishes both classic and modern. It’s a deeply personal book, full of stories. Throughout its culinary narrative, the chef radiates his love for his city, the students he taught over the decades and above all, his wife and partner Marna. “We go together like red beans and rice,” is one of the Frank-isms that pepper the book’s pages, written in a font that mirrors his own handwriting. “I’ve always had good penmanship, since the second grade,” Brigtsen notes. The 361-page, oversized cookbook was underwritten by his friend Richard Thomas, the owner of Blue Runner Foods, a six-figure investment Thomas calls a win-win. “I just couldn’t believe Frank hadn’t done a book yet,” Thomas says. “If people stopped eating red beans and rice, we’d be out of business. It just made sense to partner with Frank on this project. He may be the last real Creole chef. Every now and then God smiles on you, and you do the right thing. This is one of those times.” Oysters are another one of the chef’s favorite fall foods, and they get a lot of action in the book. He loves them on the half shell, but there are recipes for oyster soup with spinach and brie, oysters Rockefeller soup and baked oysters. “Oysters spawn in summer, when there is more fresh water in the marsh,” he says. “Makes them kind of milky. Then, as the river drops, the water gets saltier and oysters start fattening up. I’m already thinking about oysters.” Another fall seafood favorite is white shrimp, which reach their peak plumpness as the weather chills.

“They’re about 10 per pound in the fall,” he says. “Good for boiling, barbecue shrimp, shrimp remoulade.” But the chef’s all-time favorite autumnal dish is Franksgiving Gumbo, one of four chronicled in “Color of Flavor,” which by the way, Frank says, is brown. Last week Brigtsen spent a day with chef Emeril Lagasse, preparing the turkey-flavored gumbo for Lagasse’s Thanksgiving edition of his “Emeril Cooks” show. “It couldn’t have gone better,” he says. “He cooked; I sat next to him on a stool. We just talked. We made the whole gumbo from start to finish in 28 minutes.” Brigtsen says soups and gumbos are his favorite dishes to prepare, stemming from his love of Thanksgiving and making the stock with his mother. “If I could make soups and gumbos all day and then go home, I’d be a happy man,” he says. “I love the whole process of Thanksgiving. It comes from my mother. She’d buy the turkey necks and wings on Sunday, on Monday start making stock and vegetable sides. The gumbo just extends the enjoyment of all that good Thanksgiving flavor.” Cooking at home was just the beginning for Brigtsen. A fourth-generation New Orleanian with Norwegian roots, he grew up in River Ridge, the son of a brick salesman. His mom was an outstanding cook who trained as a nurse and took care of the family. Brigtsen studied fine arts at LSU and worked in restaurants to earn spending money. When he left LSU after five years without a degree, Brigtsen came home and worked as a prep cook. But it was his next job that set his course for life. He answered a newspaper want ad that said, “Commander’s Palace Now Hiring Creole Chefs or People Willing to Learn Creole Cuisine.” Chef Paul Prudhomme hired Brigtsen in 1978 and mentored him in a way that was better than any culinary school. Brigtsen then followed Prudhomme to his new restaurant in the French Quarter, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, in 1979. He went out on his own seven years later, with Prudhomme’s full support. He opened Brigtsen’s in a cozy Victorian cottage at 723 Dante St. in the Riverbend. With his wife Marna at his side, Brigtsen reinvigorated New Orleans’ culinary lexicon, interpreting each dish with both reverence and vision. That vision hasn’t dimmed. Because he has chronic arthritis in his back, cooking at the stove is difficult, but he wants to start teaching again. “I can’t stand at the stove like I used to, but we have an amazing team in place to keep Brigtsen’s moving forward for years to come, without us here every day,” he says. “I’m not retiring.” Passing on his hard-earned knowledge and training new chefs in the Creole ways are as important of a legacy as the recipes in his book. “These dishes will live on,” Brigtsen says.

TIPS FROM FRANK BRIGTSEN

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» If your food is well-seasoned, you’re halfway to good flavor.

» Rule No. 1: Follow the recipe. » Rule No. 2: If you think you can change the recipe and make it better, see Rule No. 1.

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3070 Dauphine St., (504) 299-3477; acamayanola.com Sisters Ana and Lydia Castro bring the flavors of Mexico City to Gulf seafood and more at their Bywater restaurant. The menu includes cold selections like a tuna tostada with peanut and nori and hot dishes like a shrimp costra with a flour tortilla, cheese chicharron and chipotle. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

Bacchanal

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; bacchanalwine.com Part wine shop, part restaurant, Bacchanal features a large backyard garden and indoor “treehouse” bar. Menu items rotate seasonally, but a recent offering was pork belly panzanella with cured, roasted and seared pork belly, cucumber, canary melon, pork fat croutons and fish sauce vinaigrette. Cheese from the wine shop cooler can also be plated with olives, pickles, bread, chutney, mostarda and seeds. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

Bywater Bakery

3624 Dauphine St., (504) 336-3336; bywaterbakery.com Chaya Conrad and Alton Osborne’s neighborhood bakery specializes in cakes, pastries and breads and hosts live music most weekends. They also offer breakfast sandwiches, cups of yakamein and brunch dishes, like veggie or bacon quiche, croque monsieur and crawfish cornbread. No reservations. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $

Casimiro

800 Louisa St., (504) 345-2218; Instagram: @casimironola The new breakfast spot from Ana and Lydia Castro offers burritos, tortas and traditional Mexican egg dishes like red and green salsa-topped huevos divorciados. The cochinita pibil tamales are topped with carrot habanero sauce and pickled red onion. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $$

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com The restaurant, bar and pool serves a menu of contemporary Creole and Southern dishes. Saffron mussels are steamed in garlic and white wine with roasted red peppers and chilis and served with toasted brioche. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

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Elizabeth’s

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; elizabethsrestaurantnola.com Now run by chef Bryon Peck, Elizabeth’s is known for its generous portions and Southern comfort food focus, with breakfast and brunch staples plus gumbo, po-boys, sandwiches and salads. Eggs Elizabeth is grilled French bread with poached eggs, ham and hollandaise. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Gaijin Sandos

3304 St. Claude Ave., (504) 380-9344; Instagram: @gaijinsandos Union Ramen alums Zac Hill and Nate Nguyen serve Japanese sandos with Southern accents on griddled milk bread, and there’s a “not sandos” section with katsu, chicken meatball skewers and a cucumber melon salad. The bourbonbuttermilk fried chicken sando comes with pimento cheese, pickled jalapenos and slaw. The pop-up Wukong Ramen’s Midnight Diner recently set up shop here, too, serving late-night ramen and more on weekends. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Jack Dempsey’s

738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; jackdempseys.net Fried seafood platters, steaks and homestyle dishes like stuffed flounder and mac and cheese are the draw at this familyowned restaurant. Broiled redfish comes topped with seafood au gratin, and frog legs and soft-shell or Dungeness crab can be added to any entree. No reservations except on some holidays. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Jamaican Jerk House

4017 St. Claude Ave., (504) 777-7799; jamaicanjerkhouse.com Kingston native Richard Rose offers jerk chicken, shrimp, salmon and ribs, plus oxtail, stews, pastas, tacos and more. The jerk chicken plate comes with a leg quarter, rice and peas and sides like sweet plantains, steamed cabbage and jerk queso Brussels sprouts. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; alwayssmokin.com The barbecue spot has house-smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and sausage available for combo platters and sandwiches. The W Special comes with pork, brisket and two ribs and a choice of side, such as cornbread muffins, coleslaw or potato salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Casimiro serves huevos con machaca, tetela de hongos, mango micheladas and cafe de olla. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

JusTinis 3162 Dauphine St., (504) 308-5098; justinisnola.com The cocktail bar serves small plates, burgers, tacos, pastas and more, all named after neighborhood streets. Catfish Dauphine is topped with garlic cream sauce and served over crawfish and shrimp-filled seafood rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Lowpoint Coffee 3700 St. Claude Ave., (504) 582-9662; lowpointco.com Lowpoint serves coffee, tea and wine alongside house-made pastries, savory breakfast treats, sandwiches and more at their new location, which also hosts events like book talks and pop-ups. The rotating menu recently included crispy fried artichokes with ranch and marinara dips and pasta on weekend nights. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. $

Moi 2809 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-2161; Instagram: @moi.nola Mother-daughter duo Selena and Cindy Nguyen’s menu features homestyle

Vietnamese dishes including items rarely found at other area spots. Entrees include thit kho trung lon, which is pork shoulder and hard-boiled egg braised in a savory soy caramel sauce that’s served with rice and cilantro. There also are spring rolls, bun noodle dishes and banh mi options. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

1117 Montegut St.; n7nola.com Chef Yuki Yamaguchi serves French fare and Japanese tapas in a romantically lit garden, patio and cozy dining room. The changing menu features dishes like cured sashimi mackerel with candied purple sweet potatoes. A recent brunch menu’s croque madame came with braised chashu pork with emmental cheese. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Origen Bistro

3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 350-1314; origenbistrono.com Chef Julio Machado puts elegant spins on traditional arepas, cachapas, asado negro and more at this Venezuelan restaurant. The tuna tostada comes with crispy cassava, lemon aioli, scallions and chipotle sauce. Brunch selections include PA G E 2 1

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Venezuela’s national dish, pabellon criollo, with shredded beef, rice and beans, maduros, queso blanco, avocado and an optional egg. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; pizzadelicious.com The Bywater pizza joint serves New Yorkstyle slices and pies, a changing menu of pastas and salads, plus garlic knots and cookies. The Pizza D supreme is topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, roasted pepper and red onion. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Saint-Germain

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-8729; saintgermainnola.com The Michelin-starred restaurant serves a 10-course tasting menu. Recent dishes have included squab with cherry, lovage and Caesar and duck confit schnitzel with green garlic and potato salad. Reservations required for dinner, walk-ins accepted at the bar. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$

Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine

3200 Burgundy St., (504) 218-5651; yousneakypickle.com The veggie-forward menus at this restaurant’s daytime (Sneaky Pickle) and nighttime (Bar Brine) iterations include vegan and meat options; Bar Brine also serves fish. At Sneaky Pickle, Gnocchi in Purgatory is an egg on potato gnocchi in tomato-pepper sauce. Bar Brine’s wagyu bavette steak is served with charred onion sauce, purple sweet potato and goat cheese puree. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. $$$

Stuph’d

3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-4571; getstuphd.com Sweet and savory beignets are offered alongside a selection of burgers and wings. Savory beignet options include grilled shrimp with onions and peppers, hot sausage with cheese and a Philly cheesesteak with onions, peppers and cheese. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $

Tacos Diva

2633 St. Claude Ave., (504) 238-3342; tacosdivabargrill.com The casual taqueria offers Mexican, Honduran and Salvadoran dishes with house-made flour tortillas and sauces. The carne asada plate comes with grilled steak, served with rice and creamy refried beans, salad, guacamole and tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Sat.-Sun. $$

A selection of breads, pastry and cookies from Ayu Bakehouse PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

crab, cheese and Old Bay seasoning and dusted with powdered sugar. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Swiss cheese, mushrooms and Creole mustard. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

801 Frenchmen St., (504) 302-7985; ayubakehouse.com This Marigny bakery is known for creative sweet and savory bites, including pastries, salads and sandwiches. Offerings include a muffuletta breadstick, boudin and eggs wrapped in croissant dough and chocolate babka. One croissant is twice-baked, topped with almonds, filled with blueberry lavender jam and almond cream. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

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514 Frenchmen St., (504) 846-4060; bamboulasmusic.com The Frenchmen Street club has a menu with raw and char-grilled oysters, New Orleans classics, po-boys, burgers and fried seafood baskets. Old Bay crab and cheese beignets are stuffed with blue

1760 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4636; budsisthai.com Chef Budsaba “Budsi” Mason serves classic Thai dishes and specialties from Thailand’s Issan region, and there are vegetarian options. The mushroom larb is made with seasonal mushrooms, tofu, lime juice, cilantro, mint, roasted rice and green and red onions, all served over jasmine rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$ 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; buffasbar.com Open around the clock, this bar and kitchen on Esplanade serves Cajun classics and diner foods alike, from gator balls to patty melts. The Gotham Knight burger is served with deep fried honey-praline ham,

2438 St. Claude Ave., (504) 827-1519; morrowsnola.com The Marigny restaurant serves Creole dishes with Korean influences such as a rib-eye marinated in kimchi butter. There also are New Orleans classics like shrimp and catfish po-boys and char-broiled oysters. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch and dinner Sun. $$

The Original Slap Burger Marie’s Bar & Kitchen, 2483 Burgundy St., Suite 1, (504) 326-9400; originalslapburger.com The kitchen at Marie’s in the Marigny serves smash burgers, fries, chicken tenders, grilled cheese and other bar snacks. The Western is a choice of one or PA G E 2 2

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two quarter-pound beef patties with house and barbecue sauces, jalapenos, pickles, American cheese and fried onions on a toasted brioche bun. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Mon., latenight Wed.-Sat. $$

Paladar 511 511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; paladar511.com The menu includes pizza and Italian dishes alongside innovative New American plates like wagyu beef tartare with romesco, herb aioli and chili almonds. Seared snapper comes with iacopi beans, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, basil hollandaise and black garlic breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Who Dat Coffee Cafe 2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; whodatcafe.com The cafe and bar serves mostly eggbased dishes and a long list of specialty cocktails. Da St. Phillip is an egg, artichoke, asparagus, spinach and cheese casserole topped with shrimp, crabmeat and remoulade, and is served with fresh fruit. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

A blend of chilis powers the jerk chicken at Coco Hut on Bayou Road. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

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sandwiches at its main location and farmers markets around town. The roasted red peppers, basil and mozzarella sandwich comes on semolina focaccia. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $

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2514 Bayou Road, (504) 323-2944; addisnola.com This Michelin-recognized, family-owned restaurant serves traditional Ethiopian dishes like doro wat plus some Southern fare-inspired options like shrimp tibs and grits. The whole fried red snapper comes with jasmine rice, shiro and mitmita. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

1243 Frenchmen St., (504) 224-2892; margotsnola.com The pizza parlor serves pies with sourdough crusts, salads and sides like garlic knots with chimichurri and whipped ricotta. The Fungus Among Us pizza is topped with Maggie’s mushrooms, truffled ricotta, mozzarella, fontina cheese and pickled red onions. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$

CoCo Hut

1458 N. Broad St., (504) 949-0000; mchardyschickennola.com The Mogilles family’s joint serves fried, smoked or pulled chicken, plus burgers, smoked ribs, fried shrimp and catfish, fried turkeys and more for take-out only. A whole-pieces-of-chicken combo comes with five pieces of fried chicken, a roll or hot pepper, a drink and one side from a selection including red beans and rice, coleslaw and onion rings. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

2515 Bayou Road, (504) 945-8788; Instagram: @coco_hut_nola The cozy restaurant cooks up Caribbean classics like spicy jerk chicken and fish and also serves wraps, tacos, burgers, salads and more. The jerk chicken plate comes with rice, sauteed cabbage and salad. There’s also a black bean burger served with avocado, chipotle mayo and sweet potato fries on a toasted bun. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $

Leo’s Bread 2438 Bell St.; leosbread.com This small bakery launched as a mini-popup in 2013 and has expanded to offer a variety of loaves, croissants, bagels and

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Pagoda Cafe 1430 Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; pagodacafe.net Known for its breakfast tacos and namesake building, the cafe offers locally roasted coffee, tea, matcha, house-made

pastries, sandwiches and tacos under a covered patio. The vegan Tien Dat lemon grass tofu taco comes with house-made slaw, red onions and green onion mint sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating only. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Pulcinella! 1300 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 221-1560; dirtydimeproductions.com/pulcinella Chef Shea Vidrine took the helm this summer at the Sicilian and southern Italian-focused restaurant below the Original Nightcap. He’s kept popular dishes like the meatball appetizer on the menu, and new items include mafaldine pasta with cashew cream, black truffle carpaccio, garbanzo beans, roasted fennel and sundried tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Respite 2438 Bell St., Suite B; respiteneworleans.com The oyster, wine and cocktail bar off Bayou Road serves a rotating menu of bivalves, small plates and bistro-style comfort food. The steak frites comes with beef fat chimichurri and fry sauce. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more by email. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Vaucresson’s Creole Café and Deli 1800 St. Bernard Ave., (855) 727-3653; vaucressoncreolecafe.com Third-generation sausage maker Vance Vaucresson and wife Julie Vaucresson run this Creole sausage business and 7th Ward restaurant, offering sit-down lunches and packed specialty meats to-go. There are po-boys, plate lunches and burgers plus specials from chef Bunny Young. The Lake Pontchartrain is a whole fried catfish topped with lump crabmeat, seafood cream sauce, grilled shrimp and cheese, served with a baked potato. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

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Acme 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; acmeoyster.com Acme serves oysters raw and char-grilled by the half-dozen and dozen. There also are a variety of fried seafood platters, poboys and New Orleans specialties, such as corn and crab bisque, butter beans and seafood etouffee with the option to add fried crawfish tails. No reservations. Lunch and dinner. $$

Stuffed crab is served with crab-fat pomme puree, part of a chef tasting menu at the Crustacean Club.

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; antoines.com This grande dame has served French-Creole cuisine since the 1840s and is the home of oysters Rockefeller and many other signature dishes. Pan-seared, crabmeat-crusted redfish is served with Louisiana blue crab, truffle essence and onion rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon. and Thu.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

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Arnaud’s 813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; arnaudsrestaurant.com Chef Tommy DiGiovanni has led this Creole dining institution for more than 27 years. The menu features refined dishes, such as escargots en casserole, which is topped with a flaky pastry and garlic-herb butter. Seared duck breast is served with blueberry port wine sauce and marinated blueberries. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., jazz brunch Sun. $$$

Bayona 430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4255; bayona.com Set inside a restored 200-year-old Creole cottage, the restaurant has a Louisiana menu with global influences. Fennel pepper-crusted lamb chops are served with roasted fingerling potatoes, herbed goat cheese, zinfandel sauce and haricot verts. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon. and Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Brennan’s 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; brennansneworleans.com The Creole restaurant and home to bananas Foster celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Sweet tea-brined Cornish hen is fried and served with turnips, shallots and mustard cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

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819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; broussards.com Emery Whalen and chef Brian Landry recently took ownership of this century-old restaurant. Braised short rib comes with celery root puree and red wine jus. Fried Gulf oysters are served with stone-ground lemon grits, beurre blanc and persillade sauce. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat., jazz brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Cane and Table 1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; caneandtablenola.com The bar and restaurant serves seasonal menus influenced by Caribbean flavors.

Crispy braised pork rib-eye is served with yucca hash, avocado, tomato, cucumber and mojo verde. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$$

Coop’s Place 1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; coopsplace.net This Lower Decatur bar serves Cajun and Creole food. Coop’s Taste Plate includes Cajun fried chicken, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice, rabbit and sausage jambalaya and a cup of seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; courtoftwosisters.com The Court of Two Sisters offers a Creole dinner menu and is known for its courtyard dining and daily jazz brunch. The duck appetizer is wrapped in bacon and jalapeno and comes with wild berry gastrique. Gemelli pasta is topped with Louisiana crawfish, blackened shrimp, diced tomatoes, green onions and Parmesan cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$

Creole House

509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; creolehouserestaurant.com The Cajun and Creole menu includes items like Gulf oysters, shrimp and grits and po-boys as well as Southern comfort dishes. The Creole House po-boy comes with sauteed Gulf shrimp, jalapeno, peppers and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Crustacean Club

1036 N. Rampart St.; thecrustaceanclub.com Chefs Brenna Sanders and Evan Ingram opened this seafood restaurant earlier this year. There is an oyster bar with Gulf oysters, ceviche, caviar and other dishes, and the intimate Club Room serves a five-course tasting menu. A recent menu featured shrimp with coconut, basil and macadamia and cold smoked crab claws with house sauce and fennel celery salad. Reservations accepted for the oyster bar. Reservations required for the Club Room. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$$ PA G E 2 4

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Dian Xin

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620 Conti St., (504) 372-3372, dianxinonconti.com; 1218 Decatur St., (504) 266-2828, dianxinnola.com The Chinese menu includes soup-filled pork dumplings, xiao long bao, noodle bowls and specialty entrees. The Conti Street location also has hot pot and dry pot options. Jianbing is a Chinese-style crepe made with mung bean, rice and wheat flour, coated with egg and sesame seeds and filled with scallions, hoisin sauce, chili paste, cilantro, crunchy wontons and options like chicken, shrimp, stewed beef or crawfish. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Conti Street: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Decatur Street: lunch and dinner daily. $$

81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; elgatonegronola.com El Gato Negro serves popular Mexican dishes, like fajitas, street tacos and enchiladas. The Gato Bowl includes grilled chicken, vegetables, guajillo chimichurri, panela cheese and tomatillo salsa over rice. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The fine-dining restaurant serves a petite and large filet, 16-ounce USDA Prime rib-eye and a Prime strip along with a Creole menu with pan-seared Gulf fish, fried oyster pasta, salads, gumbo and turtle soup. A six-ounce filet mignon comes with creamed spinach, Pontalba potatoes, flash-fried oysters and bearnaise. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

The Double Club

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307 Chartres St., (504) 224-9843; thedoubleclubnola.com The casual cocktail bar has a food menu with club sandwiches and West Coast dishes, like tacos, a burrito and the Mexican po-boy made with carnitas, salsa verde, Cotija cheese, jalapenos and onions. The katsu sando includes a crispy chicken thigh, pickled cabbage, spicy mayo, Korean barbecue sauce and house pickles. No reservations. Delivery available. Late lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. $$

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Fried tofu skin gets a dunk in bubbling hot broth for a hot pot dish at Dian Xin.

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Empanola 630 St. Ann St., (504) 766-1236; empanolaempanadas.com There is a variety of empanada fillings on the menu, including Asian-style ground pork, Chilean-style chopped beef, ham and cheese, vegetarian options and a sweet apple-pecan version. The gumbo empanada has chicken, andouille, peppers and onions. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Felipe’s 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; felipestaqueria.com The fast casual Mexican restaurant has made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos and more. There also are some house creations, like the spicy taco salad, which is a tortilla shell filled with chicken tinga, cabbage, lettuce, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, jack cheese, Baja sauce and guacamole and served with chipotle ranch dressing. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Felix’s 739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440; felixs.com The original French Quarter location has an oyster bar and serves a menu of Cajun and Creole classics, like turtle soup, gumbo ya-ya, fried seafood platters and po-boys. The jambalaya pasta is penne

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Chicken bonne femme is a specialty at Tujague's Restaurant. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

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tossed with chicken, sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and onions. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Galatoire’s 209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; galatoires.com The fine-dining landmark serves a French-Creole menu with New Orleans classics like turtle soup, shrimp remoulade, seafood and okra gumbo and oysters Rockefeller. Chicken bonne femme is a roasted half chicken with cottage fries and bacon caramelized onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $$$

House of Blues 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; neworleans.houseofblues.com The House of Blues’ restaurant and bar serves a menu of Louisiana-inspired dishes with some Southern influences, like the Bluesville hot chicken, which comes with two Nashville hot chicken breasts, housemade slaw, fries and dill pickle. The Cajun steak and fries is a 14-ounce, seasoned rib-eye served with Cajun butter, garlic fries and aioli. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Izzat 407 Iberville St., (504) 513-4128; izzatnola.com The new, casual bistro serves a French menu with breakfast dishes like French toast, eggs Sardou and omelets and entrees and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. The croque madame is a hot ham and cheese sandwich with cheesy bechamel sauce topped with a fried egg. The sandwich comes with a house salad.

Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Killer PoBoys 219 Dauphine St., (504) 439-7445; Erin Rose, 811 Conti St.; killerpoboys.com The po-boy shop on Dauphine Street and the counter in the back of Erin Rose serve creative spins on the New Orleans sandwich. The rum and ginger-glazed pork belly po-boy includes lime cabbage slaw and garlic aioli. No reservations. Dauphine Street: Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.; Conti Street: lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Landry’s Seafood House 620 Decatur St., (504) 581-9825; landrysseafoodhouse.com The Gulf Coast seafood chain has oysters, po-boys, broiled or pan-seared fish and house specialties. The Crescent City is a fish fillet topped with blackened shrimp, crab, crawfish and lemon butter and comes with dirty rice and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Lebanon Grill

1122 Decatur St., (504) 354-9161; lebanongrillnola.com The Lower Decatur restaurant and hookah bar serves a Lebanese menu with gyro, falafel, shawarma, hummus and more. There’s also a selection of pizzas, like the Greek Delight, which is made with a ricotta white sauce, gyro, green peppers, onions, oregano, olives and feta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$ PA G E 2 7

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Mona Lisa 1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746; monalisaneworleans.com The neighborhood restaurant serves an Italian-American menu with pasta dishes, pizzas, calzones, salads and sandwiches. The shrimp fra diavolo is made with shrimp sauteed in brandy and served with red gravy over linguini. No reservations. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; muriels.com The restaurant at the corner of Jackson Square has a contemporary Creole menu and jazz brunch on Saturday and Sunday. On the dinner menu is slow-roasted half duck served with orange teriyaki glaze, spicy honey and lemon Basmati rice and sauteed bok choy. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Napoleon House 500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; napoleonhouse.com Napoleon House is known for its muffuletta and Pimm’s cup cocktail and has a menu of classic New Orleans dishes. The muffuletta is made with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad and can be ordered as a quarter, half and whole sandwich. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Oceana Grill 739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; oceanagrill.com The Creole menu includes fried seafood platters, po-boys and local staples like barbecue shrimp, char-broiled oysters and crawfish etouffee. Redfish Oceana is breaded and pan-sauteed redfish topped with crawfish mushroom cream sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes and mustard greens. Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$$

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro 720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; orleansgrapevine.com The menu at this restaurant and wine bar includes Creole dishes and shareable options like baked brie and charcuterie. Gulf fish Amandine is a blackened fillet topped with toasted almonds, brown butter and crabmeat and served with rice and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

A dozen fresh shucked oysters at Felix’s Oyster Bar

Palm & Pine 308 N. Rampart St., (504) 814-6200; palmandpinenola.com Chefs Jordan Herndon and Amarys Koenig Herndon serve a changing menu of Caribbean cuisine at a fine-dining level in a casual environment. The Corner Store Crudo is a re-appearing favorite made with thinly sliced Gulf yellowfin and pineapple Big Shot nuoc cham. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Restaurant R’evolution Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; revolutionnola.com Chef John Folse’s fine-dining restaurant serves contemporary Cajun and Creole dishes. Rabbit cordon bleu is made with prosciutto and aged gruyere cheese and is served with Creole mustard cream. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$

Rib Room Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045; ribroomneworleans.com The restaurant is known for its dry-aged prime rib, and there are steaks and some seafood and poultry dishes. Rosemary-

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tellicherry crusted prime rib is served in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 18-ounce portions and comes with au jus and horseradish creme. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sun. $$$

Succotash

1041 Dumaine St., (504) 290-8848; Instagram: @succotash_nola Chef Kimberly “Chef K” Cochran opened this restaurant earlier this year and serves a regularly changing, creative Southern menu. A recent menu included the Crab Menage a Trois, a fried soft-shell crab with lump crabmeat and coconut curry crab fat sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

Toast

1035 Decatur St., (504) 300-5518; toastneworleans.com The breakfast spot serves sweet and savory crepes, toast topped with various options, omelets and aebelskivers, which are Danish puffed pancakes served with powdered sugar, jam, chocolate and maple syrup. Toast can be ordered topped

with bacon, mushrooms, mornay sauce, caramelized onions and a sunny side up egg. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Tujague’s

429 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; tujaguesrestaurant.com The restaurant celebrates its 170th anniversary this year and is offering a special five-course menu along with its full menu of Creole dishes. Portobello stuffed ravioli is served with a Creole crimini and crab cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Wakin’ Bakin’

900 Dumaine St., (504) 233-3877; wakinbakin.com The breakfast and brunch spot serves pancakes, omelets, specialty bowls and classic diner dishes. The Usual comes with two eggs any style, Black Forest cured bacon, a honey butter biscuit and choice of side, such as grits, black beans or Cajun smash hash. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$ PA G E 2 9

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CBD / WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Annuciation 1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; annunciationrestaurant.com The contemporary Creole and Southern menu includes chef’s choice ravioli, a house-made pasta filled with seasonal ingredients, such as Louisiana crabmeat and crawfish topped with marinara or cognac sauce and topped with fresh basil and Parmesan. Roasted duck is served with raspberry reduction, sweet potato au gratin, pecans, spinach and bacon. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Aroma 401 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 766-6916; aromanolaindiancuisine.com Chef Sudharshan Kasarapu serves a variety of South Indian dishes, including curries, meat biryanis and vegetarian options made with chickpeas and lentils. The vindaloo chicken or lamb is in a spicy, tangy curry made with vinegar and a blend of spices. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Bar 1865 916 Lafayette St. (504) 325-0320; swoopsnola.com Bar 1865 offers a contemporary menu of seasonal small plates and creative cocktails. Pan-seared Prince Edward Island scallops are served in a silky corn cream sauce and topped with peeled heirloom cherry tomatoes and fried capers. Deviled eggs are fried in panko and served with a bacon jam. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. $$

Baronness on Baronne 339 Baronne St., (504) 522-8664; baronessnola.com The cocktail lounge has a food menu with shareable plates, pizza, flatbreads, wraps and a burger. The Cajun pizza has a tomato sauce base, mozzarella cheese, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, bell peppers and basil. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Bearcat 845 Carondelet St., (504) 766-7399; bearcatcafe.com Bearcat has a breakfast and lunch menu split between “good cat” dishes that are vegan and vegetarian and “bad cat” dishes with meat and seafood. The Cat Daddy is a biscuit with a fried chicken thigh topped with crawfish gravy and a sunny egg. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Chapter IV 1301 Gravier St., (504) 766-7851; chapterivnola.com Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase, Leah Chase’s grandson, serves a modern take on classic Creole dishes. The menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, citrus-glazed salmon, oyster Benedict and filet mignon. Fried farm-raised catfish is served with crawfish and andouille maque choux Creole grits. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; cochonrestaurant.com Chef Donald Link’s contemporary Cajun restaurant uses locally sourced pork and seafood. The appetizer menu includes fried boudin and fried alligator, and the entrees include rabbit and dumplings and an oyster and bacon sandwich. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

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Copper Vine 1001 Poydras St., (504) 208-9535; coppervine.com The wine bar and restaurant has a menu of modern American and Creole dishes. Seared duck breast comes with pickled blueberries, potato puree, sprouts, wild mushrooms and duck jus. Reservations accepted. Courtyard and balcony seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse 628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; desivegasteaks.com Steak options include a filet mignon, New York strip, rib-eye, cowboy steak and a porterhouse for two. There also are lobster tails, lamb chops and the mixed grill, which comes with beef medallions, marinated chicken breast, sweet Italian sausage and broiled tomato. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Domenica The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 336-6541; domenicarestaurant.com The menu hits a spot where rustic Italian meets the South, with salumi, pizzas and pasta dishes. Hand-rolled cavatelli is prepared with a wild mushroom and slow-cooked rabbit sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. The affettati misti is the chef’s selection of house-cured salumi and imported cheeses with seasonal accompaniments and torta fritta bread. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Emeril’s 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; emerilsrestaurant.com Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant serves a tasting menu of contemporary Louisiana

cuisine. The restaurant also recently started Friday lunch service. A recent dinner tasting menu featured smoked salmon cheesecake served with caviar and dill, trout almondine with green beans and potato, beef and daube glace and banana cream pie. The wine bar offers a menu of dishes such as barbecue shrimp, seafood gumbo, smoked trout au gratin and fried oyster bao buns. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Empanola

800 Common St., (504) 345-2867; empanolaempanadas.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. $

Galliano

200 Julia St., (504) 218-5753; gallianorestaurant.com Chef Ricky Cheramie puts a contemporary touch on Cajun dishes at this Warehouse District restaurant. Pork chop LaPlace is a grilled Berkshire pork chop stuffed with andouille and served with red beans, ham hock cornbread dressing, fried onion rings and house-made “tiger” sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Headquarters

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 217-6851; headquartersnola.com Nice Guys NOLA’s sister restaurant near the Superdome has a menu of hearty Creole dishes, po-boys and burgers, beignets, oysters and more. On the brunch menu, the oxtail Benny is a poached egg over a biscuit and topped with pulled oxtail and debris sauce. Headquarters also hosts live music and DJs. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; juansflyingburrito.com The casual taqueria has burritos, nachos, quesadillas and other Tex-Mex dishes with Creole influences. Creole chicken banh mi tacos come with pickled carrots and daikon, Sriracha sour cream, cucumbers, jalapenos and cilantro on flour tortillas. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Kandy’s

514 S. Rampart St., (504) 881-0851; kandysnola.com Paris-trained chef Kandy Taylor offers a French-inspired New Orleans menu in an intimate setting. Garlic- and herb-crusted drum is served with haricot verts, bacon, brabant potatoes and beurre rouge sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$

King Brasserie & Bar

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, 501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3073; kingbrasserieandbar.com The restaurant is influenced by the brasseries of the French Riviera and serves a seasonal French-Creole menu. Recent dishes included lobster bouillabaisse with Gulf fish, shrimp, blue crab, fennel and potatoes in saffron broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch daily. $$$

Kira

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; kiranola.com The stylish lounge and restaurant serves a menu mixing Mediterranean dishes with Japanese ingredients and techniques. The vadouvan-seasoned lamb chops are served PA G E 3 0

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with pomegranate molasses, tzatziki and a shaved fennel salad with yuzu-tahini dressing. There also is a distinct omakase restaurant inside Kira, where chef Yoshi Okai serves a 20-course guided meal. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. for Saints home games. $$

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746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 350-1750; lemoynebistro.com Chefs Christian Hurst and Farrell Harrison serve French fare at this Warehouse District bistro. Grilled chicken paillard comes with Creole tomatoes, basil, croutons and sweet corn soubise. Le Moyne is a sister restaurant to Marie’s Oyster Bar next door. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern

700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; legacykitchen.com Craft Tavern’s casual menu features red wine-braised beef short rib served with demi-glaze. The menu also includes po-boys, steak frites, seafood dishes and creative small plates. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Legacy Kitchen’s Tacklebox

817 Common St., (504) 827-1651; legacykitchen.com Tacklebox has an oyster bar and emphasizes seafood on its menu of Southern dishes. Grilled Gulf fish comes with Cajun crawfish cream sauce and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; lucyssurf.com

The Cal-Mex menu at this surf-shack-styled restaurant includes tacos, sandwiches, nachos, salads and more. The Cabo shrimp and grits includes poblano and cheese grits and honey-jalapeno butter sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

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Lyons Corner

Hotel Theo New Orleans, 537 Gravier St., (504) 527-0006; lyonscornernola.com The cafe offers baked goods, beignets and coffee in the morning and has a lunch and dinner menu of Southern dishes with creative twists. Maple-glazed pork belly is served with butternut puree and apple truffle slaw. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; bemeril.com Chef Emeril Lagasse’s small plate

restaurant is named for his daughter and serves a contemporary American menu. Smoked jerk chicken is served with mango relish and a charred cabbage wedge. Other dishes include candied pork ribs with green onion and sesame, and roasted zucchini with smoked goat cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Morrow Steak

1003 Julia St., (504) 354-9805; morrowsteak.com The menu at Larry Morrow’s modern steakhouse includes filet mignon, a wagyu New York strip, 12- and 22-ounce rib-eyes, and 40-ounce tomahawk and porterhouse cuts. There also are sushi rolls, seafood dishes, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; mothersrestaurant.net Mother’s serves breakfast dishes all day and has a menu of Creole staples, including po-boys, crawfish etouffee and red beans and rice. The fried seafood platter comes with shrimp, oysters and catfish along with choice of two sides, such as potato salad and green beans with tomatoes. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Patty’s Burger Bar

805 Magazine St., (504) 527-5872; pattysburgerbar.com The Warehouse District spot serves smash burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings and regular and spiked milkshakes. There’s also a long bourbon list. The Wild West burger is a single beef patty topped with jack cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, onion rings, pickled jalapenos, diced onions and hickory barbecue sauce on a Martin’s Famous potato roll. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Plates Restaurant & Bar

1051 Annunciation St., (504) 582-9020; platesnola.com Plates’ seasonal menu is inspired by the many cultures that have shaped New Orleans, particularly the French and Spanish. Grilled hanger steak is served with Canary Island mojo rojo and tallow-roasted marbled potatoes. Roasted Gulf oysters come with Viet-Cajun butter and lemon breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Restaurant August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; restaurantaugust.com Chef Corey Thomas uses French techniques in contemporary Creole dishes served on four- and seven-course prix-fixe menus. A recent menu included snapper Pontchartrain served with shrimp, crab,

oyster mushrooms and bearnaise. August also recently added Friday lunch service. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Rizzuto’s Prime

601 Loyola Ave., (504) 734-2534; rizzutosprime.com Rizzuto’s CBD location focuses on steaks and seafood, and there’s also a menu of Italian dishes. Fried lobster tails come in New Orleans-style barbecue meuniere sauce over mascarpone grits. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Dinner daily. $$$

Saint John

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 381-0385; saintjohnneworleans.com Led by chef Darren Chabert, Saint John serves an elevated Creole menu. Creole beef daube is made with red wine-braised Black Angus short ribs and comes with whipped potatoes and gremolata. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Salon Salon

544 Carondelet St., (504) 814-7711; salonsalonnola.com Maison Metier’s intimate, book-lined lounge serves craft cocktails, wines and small plates like Gulf oysters, foie gras, charcuterie and caviar. The redfish sandwich is dressed with serrano remoulade and Napa cabbage. Reservations accepted. Dinner and latenight daily. $$$

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; seaworthynola.com Seaworthy has oysters from the Gulf, East and West coasts and a menu with caviar, shareable dishes, like serrano hushpuppies, and more. A recent menu included boudin and gravy served with shredded duck, Guinea flint grits and herbs. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$$

Sofia

516 Julia St., (504) 322-3216; sofianola.com Chef Talia Diele serves a menu of elevated Italian dishes using house-made pasta. Kabocha squash-filled agnolotti is served with brown butter, sage, amaretti and fig vin cotto. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Vyoone’s Restaurant

412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com Vyoone Therese Segue’s fine-dining restaurant serves a French-Creole menu. Shrimp, crawfish and pappardelle pasta is served with butter cream sauce, garlic, leeks, aged white cheddar cheese and basil. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

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Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; cafereconcile.org The nonprofit and cafe teaches culinary skills to teens and young adults and helps them build early professional experience. The cafe’s Creole menu includes gumbo, po-boys and entrees like chili-glazed grilled salmon served with sesame seeds and a choice of two sides, such as collard greens, mac and cheese or sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Fri. $$

Fried catfish is covered with house Crawdat sauce at Heard Dat Kitchen. PHOTO BY FRANKIE PRIJATEL / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

Central City BBQ

1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; centralcitybbq.com The wood-smoked barbecue joint serves brisket, pulled pork, chicken, turkey and more on platters, sandwiches and salads. There also are smoked wings, brisket chili cheese fries, boudin balls and smoked pork belly egg rolls. Brisket can be ordered sliced or chopped and comes with white bread and a side, such as Creole slaw, Brussels sprouts or bacon mac and cheese. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.Wed., dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Heard Dat Kitchen

2520 Felicity St., (504) 510-4248; hearddatkitchen.com Chef Jeffery Heard puts his spin on Creole comfort food. The Mardi Gras Mambo is fried fish served over mac and cheese and topped with house Crawdat sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. It comes with peas and potato salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Red Rooster

2801 1/2 Washington Ave., (504) 895-6786; redroosternola.com This long-running window-service spot serves fried chicken, po-boys, seafood plates, yakamein and more. Fried shrimp, oysters or fish plates come with fries, salad and toast or mac and cheese, vegetables and potato salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.Sat. $$

Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco

1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 354-1342; titoscevichepisco.com Tito’s serves Peruvian dishes, and its bar menu focuses on pisco. There are several ceviche options, including the Japanese-influenced ceviche Nikkei, made with yellowfin tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, nori, red onions, cilantro, aji limo pepper, cucumbers and avocado. Pollo saltado is

chicken stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and potatoes in a savory sauce and served with white rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

GARDEN DISTRICT / IRISH CHANNEL Aquila Bistro

2042 Prytania St., (504) 381-5514; aquilabistronola.com The cafe’s menu has omelets, waffles, pancakes, breakfast plates and specialty coffee as well as burgers, salads, fries and lobster ravioli. The Re Di Roma is a croissant sandwich with smoked turkey breast, avocado, tomatoes, an egg and melted cheddar cheese. The sandwich comes with potato tots or a salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Aroma

3100 Magazine St., (504) 354-1584; aromanolaindiancuisine.com See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch Tue.-Sun, dinner daily. $$

Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; atchafalayarestaurant.com Chef Christopher Lynch puts a contemporary spin on Creole and Southern dishes at this popular Irish Channel restaurant. The 8-ounce wagyu steak is served with mushrooms from Mushroom Maggie’s Farm in St. Francisville, potato puree, cipollini onions and sauce au poivre. Reservations accept-

ed. Outdoor seating available. Brunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$

Banh Mi Boys

3244 Magazine St., (504) 354-8502; bmbsandwiches.com The Vietnamese restaurant offers a range of creative and traditional banh mi sandwiches, rice and noodle dishes, spring rolls, salads and fried chicken wings. The Cajun crack fries are topped with fried chicken skin, smoked bacon, ranch, a flamin’ hot crackling crumble and green onions. No reservations. Outdoor seating and delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Commander’s Palace

1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; commanderspalace.com The celebrated restaurant sources ingredients from South Louisiana farms for its modern, elevated Creole menu. Pecan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with Prosecco-poached Louisiana lump crabmeat and served with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale, melted leeks and whiskey-spiked crushed corn cream. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Crack’D Brunch

1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 381-4678; brunchd.com The restaurant is all about brunch and its menu features shareable dishes like lacquered duck bacon, charcuterie and crabcakes, egg dishes, pancakes, sandwiches and Benedicts. The Acadian Assets is poached eggs over grilled biscuits with fried green tomato, smoked brisket and crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Brunch daily. $

Empanola

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GAIA Seafood & Steakhouse

1820 St. Charles Ave., Suite 120, (504) 203-5430; gaiasteakhouse.com GAIA grills its steaks over charcoal and finishes them in a wood-fired oven. There are 6- and 10-ounce filets, New York strips, rib-eyes and large tomahawk and porterhouse options. Slow-roasted asado short ribs are served with red wine au jus, heirloom carrots and polenta. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$

Parasol’s

2533 Constance St., (504) 354-9079; Instagram: @theoriginalparasols The Irish Channel bar is known for its poboys and also serves wings, a muffuletta, loaded fries, fried shrimp and oyster baskets and more. The oyster BLT is made with fried oysters, bacon, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo on Texas toast. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar

1829 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 324-8818; hivoltcoffeepickup.com The coffee shop has a hearty food menu with breakfast bowls, a burrito, sandwiches, quiche and salads. The Good Morning, Vietnam is a pork sausage patty, over easy egg, jalapenos, carrots, cucumber and sriracha mayo on a brioche bun. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 264-7600; seawitch-nola.com Seawitch serves an elevated seafood menu and has several creative char-grilled oyster options. There also are some “land” dishes, like duck, chicken and braised short ribs. The General Tso’s Imperial char-grilled oysters are finished with a General Tso’s sauce glaze and topped with ginger, garlic, chili, scallions and sesame crunch. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 608-7112; jackroserestaurant.com The menu at this colorful restaurant includes contemporary takes on Italian, French and Spanish cuisine. The fettuccine Nero includes scallops, wild mushrooms, vermouth and pecorino romano. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Joey K’s Restaurant

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; joeyksrestaurant.com The casual Garden District spot serves an extensive menu of Cajun and Creole favorites with a number of daily specials. The eggplant Napoleon pasta is made with fried eggplant medallions and fried shrimp, angel hair pasta and crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; juansflyingburrito.com See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mayas Restaurant

2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; Instagram: @mayas_onmagazine The modern Latin American menu includes ceviche, empanadas, curry, steak and more. Ropa vieja is shredded brisket braised with garlic and served with red tomato sauce, sauteed onions, bell pepper, ranchero beans and jasmine rice. The dish comes with a side of sweet plantains and yuca fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

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Charlie’s Steak House

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428; turkeyandthewolf.com The popular counter-service spot takes an inventive approach to Southern sandwiches, salads and other dishes. The vegan chik’n sandwich is made with Incogmeato plant-based tenders, vegan honey mustard, shredded lettuce, red onion, dill, hot sauce and pickles on a toasted Weiss Guys roll. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Mon. $$

4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; charliessteakhousenola.com Charlie’s is a traditional steakhouse with a straight-ahead menu of 10-ounce filets, 18-ounce rib-eyes, New York strips and The Charlie, a 32-ounce T-bone. A la carte sides include creamed spinach, onion rings and au gratin potatoes. There’s also a grilled tuna steak served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

The Vintage

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; clancysneworleans.com Clancy’s Creole menu features shrimp remoulade, turtle soup and signature dishes like fried oysters with brie over spinach. Fried Gulf fish is topped with crabmeat and served with meuniere sauce and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

3121 Magazine St., (504) 324-7144; thevintagenola.com The cafe has coffee, beignets, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast and more for breakfast and flatbreads, sandwiches, charcuterie, cocktails, wine and beer for lunch and dinner. Seared tuna is served over spring greens with oranges, macadamia nut, onions and sweet chili vinaigrette. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

UPTOWN Bearcat

2521 Jena St., (504) 309-9011; bearcatcafe.com See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Bub’s NOLA Grab & Go

5031 Freret St., (504) 354-9643; bubsnola.com See Mid-City section for restaurant description. This location has limited seating. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

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Delachaise Wine Bar

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; thedelachaise.com The wine bar has a menu of cheese and charcuterie boards, creative small plates, French bistro fare and noshing items like goose fat fries with malt vinegar aioli to steak frites. Fish and chips features amber beer-battered cod served with cider vinegar slaw. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$

Dolfy’s

4508 Freret St., (504) 841-9110; dolfys.com Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. takes inspiration from Spain’s Basque country. Pintxo-style small plates include Marcona almonds, fried olives, Iberico pork skewers, boquerones and anchovies and more. Dryaged black Angus rib-eye is available by

the ounce and served with blistered sweet peppers and mushroom conserva. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

El Pavo Real 4401 S. Broad St., (504) 266-2022; elpavorealnola.com The menu at this Broadmoor locale is filled with savory Mexican classics. The mole poblano is roasted chicken covered in the house mole sauce served with tangy slaw, steamed rice and fresh corn tortillas. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Empanola 7321 Freret St., (504) 249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Felipe’s 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 309-2776; felipestaqueria.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Francolini’s Italian Deli 3987 Tchoupitoulas St.; francolinis.com The sandwich shop is inspired by New Jersey Italian delis, and there’s a wide array of cold subs, like the Italian with prosciutto cotto, mortadella, hot capicola, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, red onions, lettuce and vinaigrette. Hot sandwiches include the Big V, with a chicken cutlet, prosciutto cotto, fontina cheese, arugula, honey mustard and mustard vinaigrette. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.Mon. (but only online orders are accepted on Wednesdays). $$ PA G E 3 5

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and macha oil and is served with corn chips. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Frankie & Johnny’s 321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; frankieandjohnnys.com Grilled or fried shrimp platters are served with fries, potato salad or vegetables. Red beans and rice is available with hot or smoked sausage, a pork chop or grilled or fried chicken breast. The menu also includes boiled shrimp, po-boys, pasta and more. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Bourree

1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; bourreenola.com The casual smokehouse has a menu of Cajun and Southern specialties including poboys, smoked wings, boudin and sausage. The boudin grilled cheese sandwich is served with seasonal mustard and jalapeno pepper jelly. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Gautreau’s 1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; gautreausrestaurant.com The creative contemporary menu changes often and features dishes like paneer gnudi with Gulf shrimp in a smoked tikka masala sauce with Marcona almonds and cilantro. Pan-roasted chicken is served with shiitake mushrooms, mashed potatoes and green beans. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

The Husky 4510 Freret St., (504) 766-7159; thehuskynola.com The Uptown restaurant has steak, chicken, a burger, lamb, pasta dishes and seafood. Steak options include 5- and 8-ounce filets, 12-ounce New York strip and a 14-ounce USDA Prime rib-eye. Bison short rib is served over a sweet potato risotto with a sherry gastrique glaze. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Le Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; lapetitegrocery.com Chef Justin Devillier’s menu mainstays include turtle bolognese with tagliatelle pasta, a fried soft-boiled egg, sherry and parsley. The LPG cheeseburger is dressed with Gruyere cheese, pickles, onion marmalade, arugula and whole grain mustard and is served with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

Lilette 3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; liletterestaurant.com Lilette’s menu features dishes like gnocchi with sage, brown butter and cream, Gulf shrimp cooked in sizzling butter with lemon and oregano, and hearts of palm salad. The roasted airline chicken breast entree is served with balsamic-glazed onions, mushroom vinaigrette and Brussels sprouts. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Luvi 5236 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 605-3340; luvirestaurant.com The pan-Asian menu includes sushi, dumplings and Chinese-inspired dishes. From the raw bar, the Dragon Boat is seared tuna with flying fish roe and smoked soy sauce. Spicy

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dan dan noodles are tossed with sesame chicken, black beans, peanuts and bone broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Mister Mao 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 345-2056; mistermaonola.com Chef Sophina Uong and her husband William Greenwell’s “tropical roadhouse” serves dishes with influences from Mexico and across Southeast Asia. The changing menu features dishes like the prahok ktiss, a Cambodian pork and fermented seafood dip with peanut, lemongrass, bird’s eye chili and crudite. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Mosquito Supper Club 3824 Dryades St.; mosquitosupperclub.com Chef Melissa Martin highlights Louisiana seafood and Cajun dishes in her weekly tasting menus, which are served family-style in multiple courses. Dishes might include raw oysters with mignonette, fried shrimp boulettes, shrimp and okra gumbo and stuffed crabs. Reservations required. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

ans-style barbecue shrimp. The seafood pinwheel lasagna is crab and shrimp bechamel rolled in pasta and cooked in creamy tomato sauce Aurora. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily. $$$

Social Peruvian Restaurant 5015 Magazine St., (504) 354-9142; socialrestaurant.co The contemporary Peruvian menu includes various types of ceviche made with fish, shrimp, octopus and more. Lomo saltado is filet mignon with soy-oyster sauce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, green onions, snow peas, choclo, potatoes and rice. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Yinzer’s Cheesesteaks 1514 Delachaise St., (412) 860-6801; yinzersamazingcheesesteaks.com Yinzer’s founders are former Pittsburgh residents and serve Pittsburgh-style cheesesteaks. Steak or chicken cheesesteaks include sauteed onions, choice of provolone, American or cheddar whiz cheese and mayo on an Amoroso’s roll. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Osteria Lupo serves a menu inspired by northern Italy. On the pasta menu is radiatori served with Louisiana blue crab, basil and Parmesan. Seared Gulf fish comes with chili aioli, orzo salad and mustard vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$

Pascal’s Manale 1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; pascalsmanale.com The Creole-Italian restaurant is known for its oyster bar and as the birthplace of New Orle-

Brigtsen’s

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; brigtsens.com Chef Frank Brigtsen offers a modern Creoleand Cajun-inspired menu inside a former cottage in the Riverbend. The pan-roasted pork chop has a blueberry cane vinegar glaze and is served with andouille sweet potato hash and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Chais Delachaise

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; chaisdelachaise.com The bistro’s menu of New American dishes includes steak frites, char-grilled octopus and risotto made with mushrooms and asparagus and topped with Piave cheese and pesto. Mussels fra diavolo are mussels in a white wine tomato sauce with crushed red pepper and herbs and served with balsamic crostini. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

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937 Leonidas St., (504) 493-9396; dakarnola.com The celebrated restaurant recently moved to this Riverbend location. Chef Serigne Mbaye serves a seasonal seven-course Senegalese tasting menu, which starts with a welcome tea and bread course and features many pescatarian dishes. Reservations required. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

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8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; breadsonoak.com Along with baked goods and pastries, the cafe has a menu of vegetarian-friendly breakfast items, salads, quiches and sandwiches. The Live Food Sandwich is miso paste, vegan mayo, cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado and arugula served on organic multigrain bread. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

8312 Oak St., (504) 381-5625; aguasantanola.com This restaurant serves a menu of upscale dishes rooted in Mexican cuisine. Pineapple aguachile is shrimp in pineapple broth with onion, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple, avocado, microgreens, coriander

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; jacques-imos.com The restaurant serves many classic New Orleans dishes. The Cajun bouillabaisse is mixed seafood in a saffron tomato shellfish stock, served with spinach salad and choice PA G E 3 7

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of two sides, like mashed sweet potatoes, corn maque choux, red beans and rice or smothered cabbage. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

8140 Oak St., (504) 897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

La Macarena

8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; pupusasnola.com The Salvadoran menu has an emphasis on pupusas. There also is a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Tanner’s Vegan Bliss is a platter with a sweet corn tamale, a pupusa, a tostada, refried black beans and Spanish yellow rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Brunch, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Mikimoto

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; mikimotosushi.com The Japanese restaurant has a wide-ranging menu of sushi rolls, ramen, tempura and teriyaki dishes. The Crescent City roll is snow crab, spicy crawfish and tempura batter rolled with rice in seaweed and topped with avocado, onion and shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Nice Guys NOLA

7910 Earhart Blvd., (504) 302-2404; niceguysnola.com Nice Guys offers a menu of innovative twists on New Orleans cuisine, with seafood dishes, wings, tacos, sandwiches, fries and more. The char-grilled Ohh Lala Oysters are topped with shrimp, crawfish, crab and lobster cream. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Thu., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Fri.-Mon. $$

Paulie’s

8201 Oak St., (504) 412-8326; pauliesneworleans.com The New York-style deli has a menu of classic and original sandwiches and Italian dishes like lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmigiana. The Bronx Bomber sandwich is filled with genoa salami, pepperoni and capocollo, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar of Modena glaze on braided Italian bread from Cartozzo’s Bakery. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Sukeban

8126 Oak St., (504) 345-2367; barsukeban.com The Japanese-style tavern serves sashimi, handrolls and caviar. The handroll menu includes blue crab with katsuo furikake and tempura bits, and the shiitake mushroom handroll comes with shiso and avocado. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

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MID-CITY Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com For more than 100 years, Angelo Brocato’s has served house-made gelato in traditional and house-specialty flavors, along with cannoli, tiramisu, Italian fig or seed cookies, assorted Italian biscotti and pastries. Gelato flavors rotate, but often include amaretto, mint chocolate chip, praline and Sicilian pistachio nut. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Barrio Bites

4201 Canal St., (504) 381-4474; barriobitesmidcity.com Opened in spring, the cafe serves baked goods, sandwiches, Honduran baleadas and snowballs. The mortadella and burrata sandwich comes with pesto and hot honey on housemade focaccia. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. $

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; beachcornerbarandgrill.com This casual bar and grill serves burgers, sandwiches, salads and a long list of bar-noshing items like fries with different toppings. Burgers include a 10-ounce patty topped with shredded cheese, and other options include Swiss, pepper jack or blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Biscuits & Buns on Banks

4337 Banks St., (504) 949-8807; biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com This spot serves omelets, breakfast sandwiches, waffles and more. Offerings include chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits with catfish, and a Wafflewich made of breakfast meats, eggs and cheese between two waffles. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and brunch daily, dinner Sat.-Sun. $$

Blue Oak BBQ

900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; blueoakbbq.com The barbecue spot has brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey and chicken, sausages and St. Louis-style ribs available for plates and on sandwiches. The East Carolina Pork sandwich is made with pulled pork in Carolina vinegar sauce with cracklins, slaw, onions and pickles on a sesame bun. The sandwich comes with a choice of side, such as potato salad, roasted garlic mac and cheese or beef fat potato tots. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Bub’s NOLA

4413 Banks St., (504) 581-8054; bubsnola.com Originally founded as a pop-up, Bub’s serves smash burgers, sandwiches, fries and onion

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rings. The Peanut Bubber is made with two smashed beef patties, American cheese, bacon and creamy peanut butter. House specialty burgers normally have two patties but can be ordered with just one. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Chada

3420 Bienville St., (504) 516-2604; chada-nola.com Glenn Mahiya and Tom Intavichai’s restaurant takes an artistic approach when presenting traditional Thai flavors. Chor Muang is a purple flower-shaped dumpling made with sweet radish, garlic and peanut. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$

Clesi’s

4323 Bienville St., (504) 909-0108; clesicatering.com Clesi’s is known for its boiled and fried seafood platters and also serves dishes from gumbo and jambalaya to po-boys and blackened redfish. Due to renovations, the restaurant currently is only serving a boxed lunch menu for pickup and delivery with options like shrimp pasta, chicken and sausage jambalaya, a ham and pimento po-boy and a garlic hummus wrap available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Crescent City Steaks

1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; crescentcitysteaks.com This family-owned restaurant has served steaks with sizzling hot butter since 1934. Steak options include a rib-eye, filet wrapped in bacon, strip sirloin, T-bone, cowboy rib-eye and porterhouse for two. The Chateaubriand dinner for two comes with a 22-ounce filet, steamed broccoli, sauteed asparagus and brabant potatoes with marchand de vin and bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Due Market

3306 Esplanade Ave., (504) 910-2979; duemarket.com The recently opened market serves Italian sandwiches, coffee and gelato inside the former Terranova’s Grocery and next to the Terranova’s Meats butcher shop. The menu contains weekly sandwich specials like the Toum Raider, a panini with Kalamata tapenade, salami, mortadella, toum and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Felipe’s

411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 408-2626; felipestaqueria.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; juansflyingburrito.com See CBD / Warehouse District section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Katie’s Restaurant

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; katiesinmidcity.com There’s a little bit of everything at this Mid-City Creole-Italian hub run by chef Scot Craig. The crawfish beignets were featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” and are packed with crawfish, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapenos, caramelized onion, and jalapeno aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; liuzzasbtt.com The neighborhood bar is known for its gumbo and barbecue shrimp po-boy stuffed inside a pistolette. The hot grilled chicken club is made PA G E 3 9

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and fresh juices are available. On Saturday, there’s fried mushrooms, fried cauliflower, orange cauliflower, shepard’s pie, cashew mac and cheese, white beans and more. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

The Station 4400 Bienville St., (504) 309-4548; thestation.coffee Jonathan and Megan Walker turned this former Mid-City gas station into a coffee shop and bakery. Pastries include kolaches stuffed with scrambled eggs, tofu and spinach, and morning buns, kouign-amann and more. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $ Smothered turkey necks (left) and smothered okra with shrimp and sausage and a turkey wing are served at Two Sisters in Treme. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

with chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo and comes with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Open Sundays during Saints games. $

Lola’s Restaurant 3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; lolasneworleans.com Lola’s has served paella and other Spanish dished since 1994. The meat paella is made with chicken, pork, sausage, vegetables, garlic, saffron and herbs in arborio rice. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Sun., dinner Thu.-Sat. $$

Mandina’s 3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; mandinasrestaurant.com Now operated by a fourth generation, the family-owned restaurant serves an Italian-Creole menu with dishes like Gulf fish amandine, breaded veal cutlet, po-boys, turtle soup and seafood platters. Two center-cut grilled pork chops are served with fries and string beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Munch Factory 4141 Bienville Ave., (504) 264-7671; themunchfactory.net Chef Jordan Ruiz offers a diverse Creole menu in a relaxed atmosphere. The pork baby back ribs are smoked then fried and tossed in sweet and spicy chili sauce. The dish comes with fries. The thick-cut Lower Garden District fries are topped with pepper jack cheese, crawfish and pepper cream sauce and sprinkled with Reggiano. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Neyow’s Creole Cafe 3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; neworleans.neyows.com The menu includes char-grilled oysters, Creole staples, gumbo, crab claws and more. The seafood platter comes with farmraised fish, Gulf shrimp and oysters paired with stuffed crab and choices of two sides, such as sauteed potatoes and hushpuppies. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Parkway Bakery and Tavern 538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; parkwaypoorboys.com This popular po-boy shop has options like barbecue shrimp, ham, catfish and hot sausage as well as fried Gulf oysters on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It is known for its roast beef with gravy and fried shrimp po-boys, and the Parkway Surf & Turf combines the two. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sun. $$

Santa Fe 3201 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-0077; santafenola.com The menu of Southwestern, Mexican and Spanish fare includes tamales, burritos, quesadillas, ceviche and margaritas. On the brunch menu, sauteed shrimp are served in spicy chorizo white wine sauce over corn grits. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Sweet Soulfood 1025 N. Broad St., (504) 821-2669; sweetvegansoulfood.com Sweet Soulfood’s menu of vegan New Orleans and Southern dishes changes daily,

Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; toupsmeatery.com Chef Isaac Toups draws on his Acadiana roots for a contemporary Cajun menu. The Meatery Board comes with cracklings, a boudin link, daily sausages, hogshead cheese, chicken liver mousse, cured meat, rillettes, house-made pickles and focaccia. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

True South 542 S. Norman C. Francis Parkway, (504) 354-1888; Instagram: @truesouthnola The bar serves an array of Southern sandwiches. Chicken fried steak comes on a toasted brioche bun with peppered white gravy, shaved onions and house pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

TREME Dooky Chase’s 2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; dookychaserestaurants.com Chef Edgar “Dook” Chase IV now leads this Creole fine-dining landmark. Shrimp Dooky is Creole-seasoned boiled shrimp served with a deviled egg and pickled okra. Broiled pompano is topped with crabmeat and lemon butter sauce and served with asparagus, corn and heirloom tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$$

Flour Moon Bagels 457 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 354-1617; flourmoonbagels.com Baker and co-owner Breanne Kostyk makes plain and pumpernickel bagels with toppings like sea salt, poppy seeds and everything seasoning. They’ve available with a variety of spreads and jams. There’s also a menu of tartines and bagel sand-

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wiches with fillings of roast beef, tuna salad or smoked turkey and cream cheese. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. $

Fritai

1535 Basin St., (504) 264-7899; fritai.com Chef Charly Pierre takes inspiration from the street foods of his parents’ native Haiti and serves a menu of traditional dishes and others adapted to New Orleans. Whole fish are marinated in epis herb and pepper sauce, seared and served with green plantains, rice and beans, and Creole sauce. Other Haitian items include griyo pork, akra vegetable fritters and shrimp pikliz. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sun. $$

Gabrielle Restaurant

2441 Orleans Ave., (504) 603-2344; gabriellerestaurant.com Chef Greg Sonnier’s contemporary Creole cooking includes dishes like oysters Gabie, baked with artichokes, pancetta, Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, scallions and lemon. BBQ Shrimp Pie features New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp over a sweet potato pie. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net Owned by a third generation of the Baquet family, the Creole-soul restaurant serves staples like gumbo, fried chicken, bread pudding and more. Jace’s crab cakes features two crab cakes topped with crawfish sauce and a choice of two sides. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Lost Coyote

1614 Esplanade Ave., (504) 381-4829; lostcoyotenola.com The restaurant and pool has a cafe menu with fried chicken sandwiches, a shrimp roll and a Cuban sandwich filled with pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard. The dinner menu features crawfish pasta with chorizo butter, andouille, peppers, tomatoes, white wine and cream and is topped with Pecorino Romano and citrus breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Two Sisters in Treme

1610 Basin St., (504) 302-2400 Two Sisters relocated from New Orleans East to Treme, but it still serves a changing menu of Southern soul food favorites, such as stewed oxtails or turkey necks, served with sides of sweet potatoes, cabbage, yellow rice and more. Smothered okra is made with shrimp and sausage. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Fri. $$ PA G E 4 0

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GENTILLY / LAKEFRONT / NEW ORLEANS EAST Afrodisiac 5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 302-2090; afrodisiacnola.com Chefs Kay and Shaka Garel blend Creole and Jamaican flavors for a menu of comforting dishes. The jerk chicken plate comes with Caribbean slaw and choice of three sides, such as mac and cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, rice and peas, roasted Brussels sprouts or corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Cochon King 5321 Franklin Ave. (504) 259-0828; cochonking.com Chris “Shaggy” Davis serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and sausage plates, sandwiches, wings and more at this Gentilly barbecue restaurant. The Squealer sandwich is pulled pork, smoked sausage, pickles, onions and house barbecue sauce on a brioche bun. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Danny’s Creole Kitchen 7118 Downman Road, (504) 508-1966; Instagram: @dannyscreole Danny’s serves a soul food menu with Creole and Southern dishes and daily specials. A recent special was cabbage and rice, available with or without pork, yams, cornbread and a choice of fried fish or chicken. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

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7025 Bullard Ave., (504) 241-8000; Instagram: @bullardseafoodandgrill The plate lunch spot has fried seafood, fried chicken, gumbo, stuffed bell peppers, grilled fish, spaghetti casserole, yakamein and more. There also are Chinese dishes like honey chicken, General Tso’s chicken, fried rice and lo mein. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

7350 Hayne Blvd., (504) 248-6700; deaniesonhayne.com The longtime lakefront restaurant has fried seafood platters, po-boys, grilled shrimp and chicken salads, gumbo and some Creole dishes. Deanie’s seafood platters come with fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and a stuffed oyster, crab and shrimp. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri. $$

Castnet Seafood 10826 Hayne Blvd., (504) 244-8446; castnetnola.com Along with selling live shrimp, crab and oysters, Castnet has a menu of boiled and fried seafood plates, po-boys and gumbo. The fried catfish plate comes with a green salad and choice of fries or potato salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sat $$

Dong Phuong 14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 882-9878; dpbakery.com The celebrated Vietnamese bakery and restaurant has a menu with banh mi, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, pho and salads. Bun bo Hue is a spicy soup with vermicelli, pork hock and beef. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $$

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Fiorella’s Cafe 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352; originalfiorellas.com The Creole-Italian restaurant has classic dishes like veal Parmesan, muffulettas, stromboli, po-boys, fried chicken and daily specials. Breaded veal cutlet is served with house-made brown gravy and comes with two sides, such as Caesar salad and mashed potatoes. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri. $$

Good Time Sushi & Hibachi 5315 Elysian Fields Ave., Suite A, (504) 345-2875 Anna Hong and Wenji Zhong reopened their Gentilly restaurant in a newer, bigger space. The sushi menu includes sushi, nigiri, and sushi rolls with spicy tuna, snow crab and more. There also are hibachi dinners with chicken, shrimp, salmon, steak and lobster options. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Daily. $$

Messina’s Runway Cafe 6001 Stars and Strips Blvd., (504) 241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com The restaurant inside the Lakefront Airport’s historic Art Deco terminal has breakfast and lunch menus, a weekend brunch buffet and views of private planes taking off and landing. The Layover Burger is made with an 8-ounce beef patty, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and hickory barbecue sauce, and it is served with fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Orleans Brothers 5941 Bullard Ave., Suite 7, (504) 415-5817; orleansbrothers.com Terrence and Krystal Carroll serve crawfish pies, gumbo, yakamein, crawfish-stuffed baked potatoes, po-boys, pralines and more local staples. The stuffed bell pepper plate comes with baked macaroni, potato salad and a choice of peas or corn. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri. $

Thai NOLA 5931 Bullard Ave., Suite 10, (504) 300-7884; thainolarestaurant.com The New Orleans East hot spot serves traditional Thai dishes and incorporates some Creole influences, like the stir-fried gumbo ramen. The dish is made with beef sausage, chicken sausage, shrimp and chicken stirfried in house sauce with an egg, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, basil and onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Thai’d Up 1839 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 644-5790; thaidup.co There are some modern touches on the menu of Thai street food favorites. See ew is flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, cabbage, broccoli, carrot and choice of tofu, vegetables, chicken,

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Toast

1845 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 351-3664; toastneworleans.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Vucinovich’s Restaurant

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4510 Michoud Blvd., (504) 254-5246; facebook.com/vucinovichs In its third generation of family ownership, this old-school restaurant serves Creole-Italian dishes and daily specials including lasagna, gumbo, po-boys and fried seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

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The Backyard

244 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 309-8767; thebackyardnola.com The West End restaurant serves smoked meats and classic American fare, like burgers, potato tots, pulled pork and more. The vegetarian Farmers Market sandwich comes with black beans, beets, oats, avocado, mole and pepper jack. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

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The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; thebluecrabrestaurant.com The Blue Crab serves fried, boiled and grilled seafood platters, New Orleans classics, po-boys, sandwiches and a few pizza options. Louisiana crab claws are served either sauteed in a creamy sauce with a cheese biscuit, or fried and served with cocktail sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Desi Vega Prime Burgers & Shakes 911 Harrison Ave., (504) 354-8810; desivegaprimeburgers.com A team with fine-dining roots elevates burgers using locally baked buns and house-made sauces. There also are regular, specialty and boozy milkshakes. The Soprano is a burger with a blackened Prime beef patty, fried green tomatoes, Creole aioli, chipotle remoulade and pepper jack cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

El Gato Negro

300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; elgatonegronola.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $ PA G E 4 3

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Felix’s

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7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; felixs.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

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Junior’s on Harrison

789 Harrison Ave., (504) 766-6902; juniorsonharrison.com The eclectic menu includes pasta dishes, seafood, sandwiches, shareable plates, soups and more. Seared tuna comes with coconut lime rice, chili crunch and cucumber salad. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Landry’s Seafood House

8000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 283-1010; landrysseafoodhouse.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Ming’s

7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 333-6341; mingslakeview.com Ming’s has a menu of Hong Kong-style dishes and American Chinese favorites. On Thursdays, moo shu is available, served with hoisin sauce, pancakes and white rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat, dinner Sunday is takeout only. $$

Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House 6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 300-1804; rizzutosristorante.com The menu of elevated Italian dishes includes house-made pastas, seafood, wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian desserts. The veal Rizzuto comes with artichoke, mushroom, tomato, basil and jumbo lump crab, served in a lemon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$#

Rosedale

801 Rosedale Drive, (504) 309-9595; rosedalerestaurant.com Chef Susan Spicer’s casual restaurant offers a creative twist on Southern cuisine. The duck pastrami sandwich comes with Russian dressing, red cabbage and pickled red onions on multigrain bread, and Gruyere cheese is an optional addition. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.Sun., brunch Sun. $

Safta’s Table

129 Allen Toussaint Blvd., Suite 103, (504) 355-0045; saftastable.com Alon and Emily Shaya’s casual cafe near the Lakefront serves Mediterranean dishes including hummus and baba ghanoush, sandwiches and platters of roasted chicken and more. Pan-roasted salmon comes with tzatziki, olives, tomato and dill.

Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Sala Nola 124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; salanola.com The West End restaurant and cocktail bar serves Creole-Italian and seafood entrees, shareable plates and more. Paneed veal is topped with crawfish, garlic, mushrooms and green onions and served over angel hair bordelaise. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast Thu.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Two Tony’s 8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; two-tonys.com The Montalbano family’s Lakefront Italian restaurant has been serving up Creole inspired, seafood dishes since 1989. Seafood au gratin is made with crabmeat, shrimp and sharp cheddar cheese. The Shrimp Pasta Mediterranean is Gulf shrimp sauteed with red wine, Roma tomatoes, basil, capers, garlic and Kalamata olives, and served on top of angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

HARAHAN / JEFFERSON / RIVER RIDGE 3 Southern Girls 4402 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 381-4276; 3southerngirls.square.site The menu of hearty Southern comfort food includes fried chicken wings, stuffed bell peppers and fried seafood platters, along with a variety of sandwiches served on

toasted buns. The catfish special includes fried catfish with choices of two sides, such as mac and cheese, sweet peas or potato salad. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 405-5264; charlesseafood14.com The restaurant and seafood market specializes in fresh and boiled seafood, along with other local staples. The signature Charlie Platter includes catfish, oysters, shrimp, stuffed crab, a choice of side, toast and a cup of gumbo. Reservations accepted. The seafood market is open Sundays by appointment. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Crabby Jack’s

428 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 833-2722; crabbyjacksnola.com Chef Jacques Leonardi’s no-frills lunch spot has been providing New Orleans specialties for over two decades, including po-boys, fried chicken, gumbo and seafood platters. Dat Fire is a specialty po-boy featuring fried shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

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1640 Hickory Ave, Harahan, (504) 5753581; desivegaburgers.com See Lakeview / Navarre section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 8344938; rivershacktavern.com The neighborhood sports bar has live music and an unpretentious menu of “boigers” and fries, po-boys, wraps and meat- and seafood-forward entrees. Country fried steak is topped with brown gravy and comes with garlic mashed potatoes and a choice of broccoli or salad. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$ PA G E 4 5

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Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; seithers.com Seither’s specializes in locally caught seafood, including crawfish, oysters and crabs. The Pee-Paw po-boy is made with boiled shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade and Parmesan cheese. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Sophie’s

10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 943-7799; sophiesofriverridge.com There’s a menu of Italian-inspired and seafood dishes, along with burgers and flatbreads. The Eggplant Sophie features eggplant medallions topped with Gulf shrimp and Louisiana crawfish tails served with a light butter cream sauce on top of spaghetti. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

The Wandering Goat

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan; (504) 915-2400 The bakery and cafe serves house-made bread and creative sandwiches, along with salads, gelato and other sweet treats. The Club House sandwich is made with freshly baked focaccia bread, ham, bacon, turkey and provolone and “the works” — mayo, honey mustard, tomato, pickles and spinach, served with a bag of chips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

METAIRIE Acme

3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; (504) 309-4056; acmeoyster.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046; acropoliscuisine.com This family-owned restaurant serves a menu of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including gyros, souvlaki and a variety of salads. The moussaka is thin layers of eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and ground beef, simmered in herbs and spices and topped with a baked bechamel. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Banh Mi Boys

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 336-1101; bmbsandwiches.com See Garden District / Irish Channel section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $ $

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Brasa Churrasqueria 2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 5706338; brasachurrasqueria.com This South American steakhouse serves its meats made on a wood-burning grill, including a skirt steak, black Angus tenderloin, wagyu coulotte fat cap and marinated wagyu flank steak. The anticuchos de lomo is marinated beef shoulder skewers that come with sweet peppers, onions, chimichurri and Parmesan fries. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; gumbostop.com Chef Ron Iafrate serves several gumbo options, seafood specials, salads and plates. Freckled Gumbo is a file gumbo filled with chicken, sausage, shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, okra and tomato, and topped with fried oysters. Chicken Jefferson is boneless chicken breast fried Southern style topped with shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine 4100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 281-4646; daiwasushi.com The Japanese restaurant serves hibachi along with sushi rolls, sashimi, tempura, rice dishes and more. The Daiwa Special is a seaweed-wrapped roll with tuna, salmon, crab stick, shrimp tempura, snow crab and smelt roe, served with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Don’s Seafood 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; donsseafoodonline.com Southern classics, like hush puppies and boudin balls, are on the menu along with larger plates of family recipes and some with modern twists. The grilled shrimp spinach salad comes with strawberries, bacon, candied pecans and feta cheese, with a balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Felipe’s 2004 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 6765574; felipestaqueria.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 2249330; garrisonkitchen.com The Old Metairie establishment offers a range of New American dishes and cocktails The pork chop is wood-fire-grilled and comes with a Parmesan grit cake,

Freckled Gumbo is served at Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop. PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

braised greens and grilled peaches. The shareables menu includes shrimp toast with seeded bread, capers, lemon, dill and chives, and green peas are served with cauliflower cream, crispy country ham and panko. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Il Supremo 619 Pink St., Metairie, (504) 533-8756; ilsupremopizza.com Originally started as a pasta-making operation, Il Supremo turned into a shop slinging large pizzas and pasta dishes five evenings a week. The specialty pie menu includes the White Pie, which comes with fresh mozzarella, whipped ricotta, broccoli rabe, garlic chili oil and lemon. Walk-ins are welcome, but Il Supremo recommends placing an online order 24 hours in advance. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Jamaican Jerk House 4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; jamaicanjerkhouse.com See Bywater section for restaurant description. Reservations accepted and outdoor seating available at this location. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Kabob House 4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 581-8695; kabobhousenola.com The Mediterranean menu includes shawarmas, wraps, labneh and baba ghanoush. The Kufta kabob wrap comes with garlic, pickles, tahini, onions and tomato. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Kenji Kazoku 2929 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 9446869; kenjikazoku.com The sushi house is an expansion of Kenji Omakase on Camp Street, opened in June by Matt Nguyen and Malachi Dupre. They source fish from Japan, New Zealand and Greece. The deep-fried Kenji Bomb is made with eel, snow crab, spicy tuna and eel sauce. Reservations accepted Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

La Tia Cantina 4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 354-8570; latiacantina.com La Tia serves regional Mexican dishes, tacos, ceviche and modern takes on taqueria favorites. Their birria pizza comes in between two flour tortillas, filled with simmered beef topped with cilantro, onions, cotija cheese and chipotle aioli, and served with beef broth. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mantra 3116 S. I-10 Service Road W., Metairie, (504) 354-8349; mantraoriginalindiancuisine.com Chef Bansi “Neeta” Lal draws on influences from his home region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. There is a wide variety of vegetarian dishes like aloo matar, which is made from potatoes and peas in a mild tomato curry. And there are plenty of meat dishes like Lasuni chicken, which is boneless white meat marinated in garlic, mint, cilantro and spices, and roasted in a clay oven. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$ PA G E 4 6

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Shyan’s Kitchen 3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 3029901; eatshyans.com The Indian and Pakistani menu includes curries, wraps, biryani dishes, samosas and more. The bhindi gosht is a bone-in goat curry made with okra, onions, ginger, garlic and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Sat.-Thu. $$

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Station 6 Seafood & Oyster Bar 105 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 345-2936; station6nola.com The casual seafood restaurant serves regional fish and shellfish as well as salads, sandwiches and a burger. American red snapper comes with a crawfish pilaf and a smoked tomato butter. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Yakuza House

2740 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 345-2031; yakuzahouse.com The Japanese menu has sashimi and handrolls, noodle dishes and sandos. There’s also a 12-course omakase option. The Hangry is five handrolls of blue crab, salmon, akami, red crab and scallop. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

KENNER Brick Oven Cafe

2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4662097; brickovencafe.biz This restaurant puts its brick oven pizzas to the forefront but also serves southern Italian cuisine, seafood, steaks and more. The Brick Oven Pizza comes with roasted chicken, sliced sausage, roasted garlic, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Chilangos Seafood Restaurant

3617 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4716100; chilangosseafoodla.com The Mexican spot has a variety of tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas and mole. Breakfast dishes come with beans, avocado, queso fresco and corn or flour tortillas. The Alambres is grilled beef, served with al pastor, ham, bacon, sliced red and green bell peppers, onions and chopped pineapples, served with flour tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Debbie on the Levee

2118 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, (504) 513-8667; debbieonthelevee.com The Rivertown district cafe has desserts, pastries and cocktails as well as a menu of

breakfast and lunch dishes. The breakfast burrito is made with scrambled eggs, cheddar, chimichurri and choice of bacon, sausage or both. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Las Cabanas 3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 14, Kenner, (504) 469-4409; Instagram: @rest.pupuserialascabanas_504

The Latin American spot focuses on Salvadoran dishes and has a variety of pupusas, with filling options like pork, spinach or zucchini, all with cheese. The birria pupusas are stuffed with beef and mozzarella and come with beef broth, onion, cilantro, pickled cabbage and red salsa. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

NOLA Desi Kitchen 3814 Williams Blvd., Suite 4, Kenner, (504) 305-6555; noladesikitchen.com The menu of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi dishes includes biryani, curries and kebab rolls. Baghaaray Baingan is a mild vegetarian curry made with eggplant and desi spices. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

Pollos a la Brasa Fiesta 3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 1, Kenner, (504) 467-1119 This Latin restaurant specializes in charbroiled chicken, beef short ribs and pork sausage. The Parrillada combo comes with a grilled beef rib, an Argentine sausage and a quarter chicken and is served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and tortillas. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Stingray’s Restaurant & Bar 1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-4040; stingraysseafoodrestaurant.com Stingray’s has a menu of seafood, po-boys, Cajun plates and Creole-Italian dishes. Crawfish Boudreaux is crawfish tails served in a spicy cream sauce with mushrooms, Parmesan, garlic and green onions over pasta. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Taqueria Mi Rancho 3901 Williams Blvd., Suite 21, Kenner, (504) 287-4715; facebook.com/ taqueriamiranchokenner The menu includes Mexican staples such as tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, salads, tortas and more. The Molcajete comes with beef, grilled chicken, shrimp, sausage, green onions, cactus, queso fresco and green tomatillo sauce. The dish is served with rice, beans and lettuce. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. $$

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WEST BANK Banana Blossom 500 9th St., Gretna, (504) 500-0997; 504bananablossom.com The popular Gretna restaurant serves contemporary and traditional Thai dishes. Beef rib chiang mai egg noodles is made with ribs braised for five hours, yellow curry, green onion, crispy shallot, cilantro and chili oil. Reservations accepted for large parties except Friday and Saturday nights. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Cafe 615 615 Kepler St., Gretna, (504) 365-1225; cafe615.com Dubbed “Home of Da Wabbit,” this Gretna spot serves po-boys, fried seafood platters, pasta, steak and more. An 8-ounce, panseared Mah Mahi fillet comes topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and white wine beurre blanc sauce. The dish comes with choice of two sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw or vegetables. Reservations recommended for groups of six or more. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $$$

Chicken’s Kitchen 921 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 244-2536; chickenskitchen.com The Southern soul food restaurant moved from Gretna to Harvey earlier this year. Chef Marlon “Chicken” Williams serves hot plates with a rotating daily menu of meats and sides. Fried chicken is a staple, along with turkey necks, fried catfish and pork ribs. Sides include candied green beans, honey cornbread, mac and cheese and more. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

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reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Legacy Kitchen’s Steak & Chop

301-303 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 354-9593; elgatonegronola.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

91 West Bank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 513-2606; legacykitchen.com Legacy Kitchen’s Gretna restaurant focuses on steaks and also has seafood, chicken dishes, sandwiches and more. Steak options include sirloins, rib-eyes, filet mignon and a tomahawk for two people. The Legacy Surf and Turf comes with a seared center-cut steak and grilled jumbo shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

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809 Behrman Highway, Suite 109, Gretna, (347) 517-1822; elrecoqueodrbistrola.com The casual spot serves traditional Dominican fare. The mofongo con chicharron de pollo is Dominican mashed plantains with fried chicken. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Hen House Cafe & Bakery 938 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 255-5097; henhousegretna.com The menu features breakfast items, sandwiches, soups and salads. The breakfast burrito includes eggs, potatoes, chorizo, cheddar and avocado and is served with sour cream, pico de gallo and fruit. No

sandwiches and desserts. The Trotline Sammich is salami, smoked catfish dip, pickled onions, cucumber, arugula and Creole mustard on Hi-Do banh mi bread and is served with potato chips. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Mosca’s

4137 Highway 90, Westwego, (504) 4368950; moscasrestaurant.com The family-run restaurant has served Italian fare and signature dishes since 1946. Chicken a la Grande is half or whole chicken sauteed with rosemary, Italian seasoning, garlic and white wine. Reservations recommended. Cash only. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

9338 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 504-4330500; lilgsrestaurant.com The seafood-forward Cajun menu features everything from gator balls to fried catfish and soft-shell crabs. There also are Southern classics like pork chops and smothered chicken. The Westbanker is a shrimp and oyster po-boy on Leidenheimer French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

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640 Bouny St., (504) 302-1926; Instagram: @littlehousenola The small Algiers Point restaurant and bar has a big yard and a food menu of shareable snacks, dips and charcuterie boards and

1113 Teche St., (504) 381-4893; plumealgiers.com Plume Algiers serves regional Indian cooking using local, seasonal ingredients with a rotating list of specials, including sandwiches and curries. The fish kabiraji is Bengali-style fried fish with cabbage slaw. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$ 714 1st St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; rivershackgretna.com See Harahan / River Ridge / Jefferson section for restaurant description. Delivery PA G E 4 9

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available from this location. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Saint Claire

1300 Richland Road, (504) 766-9316; saintclaire.me Chef Melissa Martin’s French country-style restaurant offers a rotating menu of seasonal, locally sourced dishes at a historic site in Algiers Point. Tuna paillard is seared on one side and flavored with grapefruit, criolla sella peppers and fennel sofrito. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Tan Dinh

1705 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 361-8008; tandinhnola.com The Vietnamese restaurant serves pho, rolls, vermicelli and more. Vermicelli noodles with lettuce and bean sprouts can be ordered with tofu shaken in spicy lemongrass sauce and served with fried onion and fish sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Thai D-jing

93 5th St., Gretna, (504) 766-0681; thaidjing.com The restaurant in a bright pink building serves Thai staples, like fried rice, stir fry, pad thai and drunken noodles as well as Thai fusion dishes. Monkey Meat is ground beef, chili, garlic, fish sauce, basil and soy sauce on French bread. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Toast

1711 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 267-3260; toastneworleans.com See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Turmeric

1025 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 908-7873; turmericnola.com The restaurant’s menu includes classic dishes from across India, including biryani, kababs, tikka masala, curry and tandoori. Lamb vindaloo is boneless lamb cooked in

chili paste and vinegar. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

NORTHSHORE Abita Brew Pub 72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 8925837; abitabrewpub.com The bar and restaurant serves creative takes on Louisiana dishes, and there are Abita Brewing beers on tap. Fried quail stuffed with boudin is topped with blueberry glaze and served over andouille cornbread stuffing. The plate comes with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Abita Springs Cafe 22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 4005025; abitacafe.com The cafe serves a Southern menu for all-day brunch and has sandwiches, po-boys, gumbo and plates for lunch and dinner. The Cajun Country platter comes with two eggs, a hot sausage patty, a sweet cornbread cake, grits, hashbrowns and a grilled biscuit with sausage gravy and chives. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Aperitif Spritz & Bites 1943 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 778-2045; aperitifspritzbites.com The refined waterfront restaurant and bar puts a Parisian bistro twist on New Orleans-style dishes. Soft-shell Pontchartrain is fried softshell crab topped with mushroom scallion butter and lump crabmeat and served with haricot verts. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

Banh Mi Boys 4350 Highway 22, Suite H, Mandeville, (985) 231-7360; bmbsandwiches.com See Garden District / Irish Channel section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar 118 Harbor View Court, Slidell, (985) 3157001; facebook.com/thebluecrabnorthshore See Lakeview / Navarre section for restaurant description. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Bub’s NOLA 3847 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 2317037; bubsnola.com See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

5280 Louisiana Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 893-3603; pardosrestaurant.com There is a modern New American menu at this upscale bistro. The double-cut pork chop is served with heirloom carrots, squash, zucchini, pepperoncini and peppadew coulis. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Pat Gallagher’s

2998 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 2017077; camelliapoint.ourmenu.com The pub has a menu of sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, pasta and wings, and there are local beers on tap. The Camellia Point Special can be ordered as either a flatbread or a penne pasta dish and includes tomato sauce, pepperoni, spinach, basil, ricotta, mozzarella and a drizzle of hot honey. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Gallagher’s Grill, 509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; 527 Restaurant & Bar, 527 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 7782820; Front Street, 2306 Front St., Slidell, (985) 326-8350; gallaghersgroup.com Chef Pat Gallagher serves a menu of steaks, seafood dishes, fowl and more at these restaurants. Steak options include 8- and 11-ounce filets, 16-ounce rib-eyes and New York strips and 24-ounce cowboy rib-eyes. The menu also includes lamb chops, chargrilled Louisiana quail and chicken breast stuffed with herbal cream cheese. Reservations accepted. Covington and Mandeville: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.; Slidell: lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Don’s Seafood

Rip’s on the Lake

Camellia Point

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; donsseafoodonline.com See Metairie section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Feliciana 405 E. Gibson St., Covington, (985) 8634704; felicianarestaurant.com Chef Patrick Teagle serves a French menu with Southern influences at this polished bistro. The gnocchi de Paris includes Louisiana shrimp, pattypan squash and crab fat butter. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Mandina’s 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 6749883; mandinasmandeville.com See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Pardo’s

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; palmettosrestaurant.com The fine-dining restaurant along Bayou Bonfouca serves a contemporary Creole menu. Fried Gulf fish almondine is served with toasted almonds over green beans. A Friday lunch buffet includes barbecue and seafood. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri., dinner Thu.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

1917 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-2829; ripsonthelakemandeville.com With a view of Lake Pontchartrain, Rip’s focuses on seafood and Creole dishes from gumbo to fried seafood platters. Pan-fried redfish Atchafalaya is topped with crawfish etouffee and served over rice with green beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. $$$

Rusty Pelican

482 Myrtle Drive, Covington, (985) 4002600; 500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364; rustypelican.co Fried seafood baskets are available with shrimp, fish, oysters or crab cakes and come with fries and sauces like remoulade or cocktail sauce. There also are burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Social Peruvian Restaurant

708 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 2069034; socialrestaurant.co See Uptown section for restaurant description. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Tchefuncte’s

407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 323-4800; tchefunctes.com Tchefuncte’s is a refined spot overlooking the Tchefuncte River. The menu includes steaks, chops and seafood options like roasted redfish with crabmeat and buerre

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blanc. At brunch, poached eggs are served with buttermilk biscuits, tasso, hollandaise and truffle sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

Trey Yuen

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476 ; treyyuen.com The menu includes an array of Chinese regional specialties and dishes from potstickers to barbecued ribs, chow mein and Peking duck. Cantonese-style honey-glazed pecan chicken features fried chicken glazed with sweet sauce and topped with honey-roasted pecans and sesame seeds. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri. & Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

Valencia

315 N. Vermont St., Covington, (985) 9002151; thevalenciarestaurant.com The menu of Spanish classics features paella, fideua, patatas bravas and shrimp sauteed with wine, garlic, parsley and smoked paprika. Paella Valenciana has shrimp, calamari, mussels, chicken, chorizo, peas and carrots in saffron rice. There also are burgers and empanadas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

ST. BERNARD PARISH Crave

3201 E. Judge Perez Drive, Meraux, (504) 676-3697; facebook.com/cravestb The cafe’s creative menu ranges from specials like fried four-cheese balls stuffed with sausage to meatloaf with fried onion rings, mashed potatoes and pork gravy. Asianstyle Dragon Noodles features wok-fried chicken with soba noodles, onions, peppers and broccoli in spicy soy and sake sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Kitchen Table

7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 3012285; facebook.com/kitchentablearabi The cafe serves salads, burgers, sandwiches and appetizers including boudin balls, fried zucchini and pimiento cheese spread. Entrees range from steak to seafood and hearty dishes like garlic Alfredo penne pasta topped with shaved Parmesan. No reservations. Outdoor dining available. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

La Sazona Kitchen at Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou

6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 6763357; lasazonakitchen.com La Sazona occupies the bar’s kitchen and

serves beef or bean patty burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings and baskets of fries topped with cheese, debris and more. Baja fish tacos feature tempura-fried local fish or shrimp topped with house Boom sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Kitchen hours: lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

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MeMe’s Bar & Grille 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; memesbarandgrille.com There are a variety of grilled oyster dishes, from char-grilled with Parmesan on top to Rockefeller and Bangkok style with chili, Parmesan and oyster butter. A grilled 14-ounce rib-eye is topped with garlic-herb butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Rocky & Carlo’s 613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, (504) 279-8383; rockyandcarlosrestaurant.com This Chalmette mainstay is known for Sicilian-style Italian dishes, po-boys and sides like mac and cheese. Entrees like veal Parmesan or spaghetti and meatballs come with vegetables and salad or mac and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Secret Thai Restaurant 9212 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 345-2487; secretthaichalmette.com The menu includes egg rolls, soups, salads, curries and classic Thai noodle dishes like pad thai, drunken noodles and pad woon sen. One of the house specialties is the Gulf of Siam with shrimp, scallops, fish, squid, mussels and vegetables sauteed with ginger, basil leaves and chili paste, with adjustable levels of spicy heat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

AREAWIDE PJ’s Areawide; pjscoffee.com The New Orleans-founded coffee chain serves locally roasted coffees, teas, pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and more. The club sandwich comes with turkey, ham, bacon, American cheese and Swiss on ciabatta. Drinks include the chai velvet ice, a whipped cream-topped frozen blend of chai, milk and vanilla. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $

French Truck Areawide; frenchtruckcoffee.com These shops serve locally roasted coffees, teas and pastries from its commissary kitchen. French Truck’s cafe locations

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also have breakfast and lunch items like wraps, quiche, overnight oats and avocado toast. The biscuit sandwich includes eggs, cheese and honey butter, and bacon, turkey sausage or sliced turkey can be added for an extra charge. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $

Reginelli’s

Areawide; reginellis.com Best known for its specialty pizzas, Reginelli’s also serves pastas, salads, sandwiches and Italian dishes. The Tony’s Pick pie is topped with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, pancetta, hot capicola, mushrooms, onions and capers. Any pizza can be made with a cauliflower crust. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Ruby Slipper

Areawide; rubybrunch.com These brunch spots serve omelets, eggs Benedict variations, sandwiches, sweets like bananas Foster French toast, and traditional Southern dishes like shrimp and grits. Eggs Cochon is a benedict with apple-braised pork over poached eggs on

a biscuit with hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch daily. $$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza Areawide; theospizza.com These pizza places offer specialty pies, salads, sandwiches and a variety of flavored wings. The chicken pesto pizza comes with pesto sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, chicken, roasted red peppers and purple onions. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Hours vary by location. $$

Zea Rotisserie & Bar Areawide; zearestaurants.com Zea serves French-style open flame rotisserie chicken and a menu of globally influenced dishes. The Thai ribs are slowcooked, St. Louis-style ribs covered with ginger-infused soy sauce, sweet chili glaze and Asian herbs. They can be ordered as six or eight ribs and come with choice of two sides, like green beans, fries or bacon-braised collard greens. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Hours vary by location. $$$

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Eat LISt ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR

SOCIAL PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

CHICKEN MARSALA

NORTEÑO SHORT RIBS

CRAB CAKES

Our signature rotisserie chicken, paired with sautéed mushrooms and sweet pearl onions, is served over roasted potatoes with a rich and velvety Marsala wine glacé, and green onions. It delivers Italian comfort that is unmistakably Zea.

Slow-cooked short ribs, candied beans, salsa criolla, carrots, rice and choclo

Jumbo lump crab, panko-crusted & remoulade

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ORLEANS GRAPEVINE

ANGELO BROCATO

MOSCA’S

BEEF TENDERLOIN

PUMPKIN GELATO

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Petite beef tenderloin fillet with wilted arugula, wedge potatoes, and half a main lobster tail in Hollandaise sauce

We have pumpkin gelato this fall! Our gelato is produced using a custard-based mixture with less milk fat and less air, creating a dense product with a pronounced flavor.

Sauteed with rosemary and Italian seasoning, whole cloves of garlic and white wine, cooked down in red gravy

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KATIE’S RESTAURANT

ERIN ROSE

ANNUNCIATION RESTAURANT

FROZEN IRISH COFFEE

STUFFED PORK CHOP

Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snow crab inside seaweed & rice with wasabi roe outside

Our frozen Irish coffee is made with dairy and two types of alcohol, making it essentially a boozy coffee milkshake.

Andouille, Chorizo, Italian Sausage, Sweet Potato Au Gratin, Collard Greens

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MOTHER’S RESTAURANT

BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL

GAIA SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

SHRIMP & GRITS

THE BOO BURGER

STEAK TARTARE

Mother’s shrimp & grits have been the number one request for years, and we’re finally sharing our own take! We serve six big Gulf shrimp cooked in the shell, drizzled with a buttery sauce made from Worcestershire and Crystal Hot Sauce. They come with creamy grits infused with thyme. Friday- Sunday (while supplies last) for dine-in only. MOTHERSRESTAURANT.NET

10oz burger chargrilled to the temperature of choice, ghost pepper sauce drizzled, pepper jack cheese and an onion ring to top it off

Silken, lean tenderloin, hand-cut and dressed with briny capers, delicate shallots, black truffle, cracked pepper, a whisper of salt, and a sultry splash of cognac. Crowned with a golden quail egg yolk and shimmering caviar—rich, elegant, and irresistible.

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RESTAURANT AUGUST

BUDSI’S AUTHENTIC THAI

ARROZ CON MARISCOS

Friday lunch has returned to Restaurant August, showcasing an ever-evolving menu that celebrates the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors. Among the highlights is the Pithivier de Canard, a savory pastry filled with duck breast, chicken, and truffle mousseline, duxelles, and finished with a Madeira jus—a dish worth savoring while it remains on the menu.

Our Arroz con Mariscos brings the flavors of Peru to New Orleans with a delicious combination of seafood, seasoned rice, and authentic Peruvian spices.

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WATERFALL PORK Budsi’s Waterfall Pork has been a mainstay of their menu since their early days as a pop up. Spicy, sour, and savory, this dish exudes the distinct flavors of Thailand’s Issan region. Pair it with a $5 spicy Budsirita during their 2-6pm happy hour and have a proper lazy summer day. BUDSISTHAI.COM

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BLUE OAK BBQ

ROUSES MARKETS

SHRIMP AND GRITS ÉTOUFFÉE

ALL MEATS & ALL SIDES

WEEKLY HOT BAR SPECIALS

Blackened Shrimp, Stone-Ground Grits, Étouffée Sauce

Comes with sliced fatty & lean brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ribs, spicy green onion sausage, chicken leg & thigh, 5 wings, & a half pint of each side

Rouses Markets features a rotating daily hot bar menu of Southern comfort food and weekly specialty themes available from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM.

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DON’S SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD FACTORY OUTLET

SHRIMP & GRITS

YAKISOBA

THE ROYAL BAR - OMNI ROYAL NEW ORLEANS

Grilled shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce over sweet corn grits with andouille sausage.

The newly opened Seafood Factory Outlet in Westwego doesn’t just offer the best selection of frozen seafood, but we are also serving sushi, gyoza and more! Craving stir fry? Try our Yakisoba dish made by our experienced and talented chef.

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ACROPOLIS

RESTAURANT R’EVOLUTION

GARRISON KITCHEN

PSARI KALIMNOS

GULF SHRIMP AND WHITE OAK ESTATE GRITS

GRILLED REDFISH

DEVILED EGGS ROYAL Featuring smoked oysters, Cajun caviar and brown butter crumb

Flounder filet wrapped in filo, topped with a lemon dill sauce and served with grilled veggies

Andouille, Leeks, Creole Tomato BBQ Sauce

gigante beans, ‘nduja, melted leeks, poblano pepper, chili crisp, herbs, lime

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AGUASANTA

LA TIA

BIRRIA-STYLE LAMB

BAJON TACOS

If you love pepperoni, this is your pizza. This pizza includes three different types of pepperonis (cupping pepperonis, 1.5 inch pepperoni slices and 3 inch pepperoni slices).

Lamb shank in a rich birria spiced broth, complemented by a black bean purée. Topped with pickled onions, fresh cilantro and pickled radish

Tempura shrimp or red fish on a cheese-crusted flour tortilla with cabbage, carrot, chipotle and habanero mayo, and pickled radishes

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RIZZUTO’S RISTORANTE & CHOP HOUSE

TIPSY TRUMPET

DICKIE BRENNAN’S BOURBON HOUSE

CRAWFISH EMPANADAS

ALL ABOUT AN OYSTERS HAPPY HOUR SERIES

CRAB CAKE

Empanadas filled with seasoned crawfish, delivering a delightful crunch. Topped with flavorful crawfish mushroom cream sauce. Served with crispy fries

Meet & Mingle with local Oyster farmers as the house sommelier walks you through oyster & wine pairings. Dickie Brennan chefs will be on hand to share pro tips on oyster preparation and favorite recipes. 3- 5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Oyster Bar at Bourbon House.

96% LA jumbo lump crabmeat, 4% seasoning

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2026 Fall

RIZZUTO’S PRIME

JACK ROSE

CHEF’S HOUSE RAVIOLI

FETTUCCINE NERO

Handmade ravioli topped with a rich sauce and fresh herbs for a delightful culinary experience

Seared sea scallops and wild mushrooms served with squid ink fettuccine, which has been tossed in vermouth cream and garnished with shaved parmesan.

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Best of New Orleans issue? Here’s a taste of what you missed! Gambit readers voted for their favorite places to eat across the New Orleans area. See which local favorites earned a spot in the top three!

Best Bakery

1. AYU BAKEHOUSE

(801 Frenchmen St., 504-302-7985; ayubakehouse.com) 2. BYWATER BAKERY

(3624 Dauphine St., 504-336-3336; bywaterbakery.com) 3. LA BOULANGERIE

(4600 Magazine St., 504-269-3777; laboulangerienola.com)

Best Barbeque

(5101 Canal Blvd.; 504-459-2086; morningcallcoffeestandnola.com) 3. THE VINTAGE

(3121 Magazine St., 504-324-7144; thevintagenola.com)

Best Place

to Get a Burger 1. BEACHCORNER BAR &GRILL

(4905 Canal St., 504-488-7357; beachcornerbarandgrill.com) 2. BUB’S NOLA

1. BLUE OAK BBQ

(4413 Banks St., 504-581-8054; Bub’s Grab & Go, 5031 Freret St., 504-354-9643; bubsnola.com)

2. THE JOINT

(838 Esplanade Ave., 504-523-0120; portofcallnola.com)

Restaurant

(900 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-8222583; blueoakbbq.com) (701 Mazant St., 504-9493232; alwayssmokin.com) 3. CENTRAL CITY BBQ (1201 S. Rampart St., 504-558-4276; centralcitybbq.com)

Best Beignet

1. CAFE DU MONDE

(Areawide; 800-772-2927; cafedumonde.com) 2. MORNING CALL COFFEE STAND

3. PORT OF CALL

3. JAMAICAN JERK HOUSE

(4017 St Claude Ave., 504-777-7799; 4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-266-0613; jamaicanjerkhouse.com)

Best French Quarter Restaurant 1. GW FINS

Best Chinese

(808 Bienville St., 504-581-3467; gwfins.com)

1. MISS SHIRLEY’S

(209 Bourbon St., 504-525-2021; galatoires.com)

2. FIVE HAPPINESS

(739 Conti St., 504-525-3661; oceanagrill.com)

Restaurant

(3009 Magazine St., 504-354-2530; missshirleyschineserestaurant.com) (3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-482-3935; fivehappinessnola.com) 3. DIAN XIN

(620 Conti St., 504-372-3372; dianxinonconti.com; 1218 Decatur St.; 504-266-2828; dianxinnola.com)

Best Fine Dining Restaurant

1. COMMANDER’S PALACE

(1403 Washington Ave., 504-899-8221; commanderspalace.com) 2. GW FINS

(808 Bienville St., 504-581-3467; gwfins.com) 3. RESTAURANT AUGUST

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

2. GALATOIRE’S 3. OCEANA GRILL

Best Fried Chicken 1. POPEYES

(Areawide; popeyes.com) 2. WILLIE MAE’S NOLA

(898 Baronne St., 504-354-8194; williemaesnola.com) 3. GUS’S WORLD-FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

(308 S. Diamond St., 504-252-4870; 3940 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-287-4660; gusfriedchicken.com)

Best Pop-Up Vendor/ Food Truck 1. BONAFRIED

Best French Restaurant

(Instagram: @bonafriedtruck)

1. THE RUM HOUSE

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

(Instagram: @southernsfood)

2. RUMBA ISLAND INSPIRED CUISINE & RUM BAR

(3637 Magazine St., 504-895-1636; liletterestaurant.com)

Best Caribbean Restaurant

(3128 Magazine St., 504-732-1216; therumhouse.com) (5257 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-224-4504; tasterumba.com)

1. CAFE DEGAS

2. LILETTE 3. N7

(1117 Montegut St.; n7nola.com)

2. WASKA

(Instagram: @waska_nola) 3. SOUTHERNS

Best Gumbo

1. MR. B’S BISTRO

(201 Royal St., 504-523-2078; mrbsbistro.com)

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(2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 504-835-2022; gumbostop.com) 3. GUMBO SHOP

(630 St. Peter St., 504-525-1486; gumboshop.com)

Best Indian Restaurant 1. SAFFRON NOLA

(4128 Magazine St., 504-323-2626; saffronnola.com) 2. TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE

(923 Metairie Road, 504-836-6859; tajmahalnola.com) 3. LUFU NOLA

(301 St. Charles Ave., 504-354-1104; lufunola.com) 3. NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE

(4308 Magazine St., 504-894-9797; nirvananola.com)

Best Italian Restaurant 1. VINCENT’S

(4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 504-8852984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 504-8669313; vincentsitaliancuisine.com) 2. SOFIA

(516 Julia St., 504-322-3216; sofianola.com) 3. VENEZIA

(134 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-7991; 1915 Pratt St., Gretna, 504-9106302; venezianeworleans.com)

Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant

1. YAKUZA HOUSE

(2740 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-345-2031; yakuzahouse.com) 2. MIKIMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-1881; mikimotosushi.com) 3. ROCK-N-SAKE BAR & SUSHI

(2913 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-267-9761; rocknsake.com)

Best Kenner Restaurant 1. ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR

(1325 W. Esplanade Ave., 504-468-7733; zearestaurants.com) 2. KENNER SEAFOOD

(3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, 504-466-4701; kennerseafood.net) 3. COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS

(1319 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 504617-9146; copelandsofneworleans.com)

Best King Cake 1. DONG PHUONG

(14207 Chef Menteur Highway, 504-254-0214; dpbakery.com)

2. MANNY RANDAZZO ORIGINAL KING CAKES

(3515 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 504-456-1476; randazzokingcake.com) 3. CALUDA’S KING CAKE

(1536 River Oaks Rd W, Harahan, 504-218-5655; kingcakeshop.com)

Best Latin

American Restaurant

(3800 Canal St., 504-482-9179; mandinasrestaurant.com) 3. CLANCY’S RESTAURANT

Best Place for Lunch

Restaurant

(714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 504-896-7300; 3827 Baronne St., 504-899-7411; martinwine.com)

Best New Orleans

1. COMMANDER’S PALACE

1. EL PAVO REAL

2. TIA MARIA’S KITCHEN

(516 Julia St., 504-322-3216; sofianola.com)

(2931 Tulane Ave, 504-218-7954; tiamariakitchen.com)

3. GW FINS

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

Best Metairie

(opened September 2025 or later)

1. ZEA ROTISSERIE & BAR

(4416 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-780-9090; zearestaurants.com) 2. VINCENT’S

(4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 504-8852984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 504-8669313; vincentsitaliancuisine.com) 3. DRAGO’S

(3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 504-8889254; dragosrestaurant.com)

Best Mexican Restaurant 1. FELIPE’S

(Areawide; felipestaqueria.com) 2. EL GATO NEGRO

(81 French Market Place, 504-525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., 504-488-0107; 301 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 504-354-9593; elgatonegronola.com) 3. JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO

(Areawide; juansflyingburrito.com)

Best Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean Restaurant 1. LEBANON’S CAFE

(1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-862-6200; lebanonscafe.com) 2. BYBLOS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

(Areawide; byblosrestaurants.com) 3. MONA’S CAFE

(3901 Banks St., 504-482-7743; monasnola.com)

Best Neighborhood

Best New Restaurant

3. KATIE’S

Best Place

to Get a Po-Boy

1. PARKWAY BAKERY AND TAVERN

1. KIRA

(538 Hagan Ave., 504-482-3047; parkwaypoorboys.com)

2. DOLFY’S

(5240 Annunciation St., 504-899-9126; domilisespoboys.com)

(601 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-335-1740; kiranola.com) (4508 Freret St., 504-841-9110; dolfys.com) 3. CHADA

(3420 Bienville St., 504-516-2604; chada-nola.com)

Best Outdoor Dining 1. N7

(1117 Montegut St.; n7nola.com) 2. BARRACUDA

(446 Pelican St., 504-766-7268; 3984 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-266-2961; eatbarracuda.com) 3. BACCHANAL FINE WINE & SPIRITS

(600 Poland Ave., 504-948-9111; bacchanalwine.com)

Best Place to Get Oysters

1. DRAGO’S

(Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 504-584-3911; 3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 504-888-9254; dragosrestaurant.com) 2. ACME OYSTER HOUSE

(724 Iberville St., 504-522-5973; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504309-4056; acmeoyster.com) 3. SUPERIOR SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR

(4338 St. Charles Ave., 504-293-3474; superiorseafoodnola.com)

Restaurant

Best Pizza Restaurant

1. KATIE’S

(Areawide; theospizza.com)

2. MANDINA’S RESTAURANT

(617 Piety St., 504-676-8482; pizzadelicious.com)

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

2. ST. JAMES CHEESE COMPANY

2. SOFIA

(808 Bienville St., 504-581-3467; gwfins.com)

Restaurant

1. MARTIN WINE CELLAR

(641 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-304-0646; 5004 Prytania St., 504-899-4737; stjamescheese.com)

3. BARU BISTRO & TAPAS

(3700 Magazine St., 504-895-2225; barutapasnola.com)

(3914 Baronne St., 504-766-6056; zeespizzeria.com)

(6100 Annunciation St., 504-895-1111; clancysneworleans.com)

(1403 Washington Ave., 504-899-8221; commanderspalace.com)

(4401 S. Broad Ave., 504-266-2022; elpavorealnola.com)

3. ZEE’S PIZZERIA

1. THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA

2. PIZZA DELICIOUS

2. DOMILISE’S PO-BOYS AND BAR

3. SHORT STOP POBOYS

(119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 504-885-4572; shortstoppoboysno.com)

Best Place

to Get a Sandwich 1. STEIN’S MARKET & DELI

(2207 Magazine St., 504-527-0771; steinsdeli.com) 2. FRANCOLINI’S

(3987 Tchoupitoulas St., francolinis.com) 3. MARTIN WINE CELLAR

(714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 504-896-7300; 3827 Baronne St., 504-899-7411; martinwine.com)

Best Place to

Get Boiled Seafood

1. CLESI’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & CATERING (4323 Bienville St., 504-909-0108; clesicatering.com)

2. SEITHER’S SEAFOOD

(279 Hickory Ave., 504-738-1116; seithers.com) 3. DEANIE’S SEAFOOD

(841 Iberville St., 504-581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-831-4141; deanies.com)

Best Place to Get

Breakfast/Brunch 1. RUBY SLIPPER CAFE

(Areawide; rubybrunch.com)

3. TOAST

(1035 Decatur St., 504-300-5518; 1711 Hancock St., Gretna, 504-267-3260; 1845 Gentilly Blvd., 504-351-3664; toastneworleans.com)

Best Place to Get Desserts

1. ANGELO BROCATO

(214 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com) 2. CREOLE CREAMERY

Best Place to Get Tacos

Best Sno-ball Stand

(446 Pelican St., 504-766-7268; 3984 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-266-2961; eatbarracuda.com)

(4801 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-891-9788; snobliz.square.site)

2. FELIPE’S

(1823 Metairie Ave., Metairie, 504-666-1823; Instagram: @salssnoball)

1. BARRACUDA

(Areawide; felipestaqueria.com) 3. VALS

3. CHANCE IN HELL SNOBALLS

for a Date Night

Best Steakhouse

Best Restaurant 1. N7

2. KIRA

3. SUCR&EACUTE;

3. PALADAR 511

Best Place to

Get Frozen Desserts 1. CREOLE CREAMERY

(2565 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-3548069; 4924 Prytania St., 504-894-8680; 6260 Vicksburg St., 504-482-2924; creolecreamery.com) 2. ANGELO BROCATO

(214 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com) 3. RUTHIE’S FROZEN CUSTARD

(2506 Jena St., 504-208-5009; ruthiesfrozencustard.com)

Best Place to

Get Live Crawfish 1. CAPTAIN SID’S SEAFOOD

(1700 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-831-2840; captainsids.com) 2. SCHAEFER SEAFOOD

(1726 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-833-3973) 3. DEANIE’S SEAFOOD

(841 Iberville St., 504-581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-831-4141; deanies.com)

Best Place to

Get a Muffuletta 1. CENTRAL GROCERY & DELI

(923 Decatur St., 504-523-1620; centralgrocery.com) 2. NAPOLEON HOUSE

(500 Chartres St., 504-524-9752; napoleonhouse.com) 3. DIMARTINO’S FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTAS

(1673 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 504-635-1600; 3900 General De Gaulle Drive, 504-367-0227)

2. SAL’S SNO-BALLS

(4632 Freret St., 504-666-2397; valsnola.com)

(2565 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504354-8069; 4924 Prytania St., 504-8948680; 6260 Vicksburg St., 504-482-2924; creolecreamery.com) (217 Royal St., 877-435-8624; 636 Royal St., 877-308-0524; 3025 Magazine St., 877-435-8356; shopsucre.com)

1. HANSEN’S SNO-BLIZ

(1117 Montegut St.; n7nola.com) (601 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-335-1740; kiranola.com) (511 Marigny St., 504-509-6782; paladar511.com)

Best Restaurant for

Vegetarians/Vegans 1. SNEAKY PICKLE/BAR BRINE

(3200 Burgundy St., 504-218-5651; yousneakypickle.com) 2. SWEET SOULFOOD

(805 Louisa St.; Instagram: @ chanceinhell_snoballs)

1. CRESCENT CITY STEAKS

(1001 N. Broad St., 504-821-3271; crescentcitysteaks.com) 2. DESI VEGA’S STEAKHOUSE

(628 St. Charles Ave., 504-523-7600; desivegasteaks.com) 3. CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE

(4510 Dryades St., 504- 895-9323; charliessteakhousenola.com)

2. SUKHO THAI

Restaurant

Louisiana Restaurant

3. THAI’D UP NOLA

Best Traditional

1. COMMANDER’S PALACE

(808 Bienville St., 504-581-3467; gwfins.com)

(1403 Washington Ave., 504-899-8221; commanderspalace.com)

2. PECHE

2. MANDINA’S RESTAURANT

(800 Magazine St., 504-522-1744; pecherestaurant.com)

(3800 Canal St., 504-482-9179; Azalea Shopping Center, 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, 985-674-9883; mandinasrestaurant.com)

(841 Iberville St., 504-581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 504-831-4141; deanies.com)

Best St. Bernard

Parish Restaurant

1. ROCKY & CARLO’S RESTAURANT AND BAR

(613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, 504-279-8323; rockyandcarlosrestaurant.com) 2. SECRET THAI RESTAURANT

(9212 W. Judge Perez Drive, Suite C, Chalmette, 504-345-2487; secretthaichalmette.com) 3. MEME’S NEW ORLEANS CAFE

(7614 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 504-392-9922; memescatering.com)

3. COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS

(1001 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, 504-620-7800; 1319 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 504-617-9146; 2333 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 504-364-1575; copelandsofneworleans.com) 3. MOSCA’S RESTAURANT (4137 Highway 90, 504-436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com)

Best Chocolate/

Specialty Candy Store 1. PIETY AND DESIRE CHOCOLATE

(224 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-582-9651; laurascandies.co)

1. BUDSI’S THAI

(1839 Gentilly Blvd., 504-644-5790; thaidup.co)

3. DEANIE’S SEAFOOD

2. NINE ROSES

(1100 Stephens St., Gretna, 504-366-7665; ninerosesrestaurant.com)

(1760 N. Rampart St., 504-381-4636; budsisthai.com)

3. SUKHO THAI

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1. BANANA BLOSSOM (500 9th St., Gretna, 504-500-0997; 504bananablossom.com)

(2032 Magazine St., 504-799-1709; pietyanddesirechocolate.com)

(2200 Royal St., 504-948-9309; 3701 Magazine St., 504-373-6471; sukhothai-nola.com)

Best Seafood

Restaurant

Best Thai Restaurant (2200 Royal St., 504-948-9309; 3701 Magazine St., 504-373-6471; sukhothai-nola.com)

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

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3. COPELAND’S OF NEW ORLEANS

(1001 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, 504-620-7800; 1319 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 504-617-9146; 2333 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 504-364-1575; copelandsofneworleans.com)

Best Vietnamese Restaurant

1. LILLY’S CAFE

(1813 Magazine St., 504-599-9999; Instagram: @lillyscafenola) 2. PHO BANG RESTAURANT

(Areawide; phobangnola.com) 3. NINE ROSES

(1100 Stephens St., Gretna, 504-366-7665; ninerosesrestaurant.com)

2. LAURA’S CANDIES

2. SOUTHERN CANDYMAKERS

(334 Decatur St., 504-523-5544; 1010 Decatur St., 504-525-6170; 1501 8th St., Harvey, 504-252-9749; southerncandymakers.com)

3. SUCRÉ (217 Royal St., 877-435-8624; 636 Royal St., 877-308-0524; 3025 Magazine St., 877-435-8356; shopsucre.com)

Best Place

to Get a Bagel 1. FLOUR MOON BAGELS

(457 N. Dorgenois St., 504-354-1617; flourmoonbagels.com) 2. SHUG’S BAGELS

(7505 Maple St., 504-788-0321; shugsbagels.com) 3. STEIN’S MARKET & DELI

(2207 Magazine St., 504-527-0771; steinsdeli.com)

Best Butcher

1. COCHON BUTCHER

(930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675; cochonbutcher.com) 2. MCCORD BUTCHERY

(210 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite A, Metairie, 504-264-7314; mccordbutchery.com) 3. TERRANOVA’S MEATS

(3308 Esplanade Ave., 504-482-4131; terranovasmeats.com)

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Nighttime Syndicate and Wanda Rouzan & A Taste of New Orleans, Young Fellaz Brass Band, Sava Venet’s Street Scene and more. The festival opens with a second line around Treme. There also are food vendors and a craft market. On the grounds and streets surrounding St. Augustine Church. At 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. For information, visit tremefest.org.

‘The Lion King’ In the popular Disney musical, Simba, the young lion, tries to succeed his father Mufasa in leading the pride on the African savannah, but his uncle Scar tries to usurp his position. Along the way, Simba befriends Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat. The touring Broadway musical comes to Saenger Theatre. The show runs Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Nov. 8, at Saenger Theatre. Showtimes vary. Tickets $39-$185 via saengernola.com.

Soccer Mommy Indie rock musician Sophie Allison began writing and recording her bedroom pop project Soccer Mommy in her late teens and posting directly to Bandcamp. The heartfelt, nostalgic sound caught on with her 2016 demo “For Young Hearts” and then exploded with indie music publications with her album “Clean.” In 2024, Allison released the fourth Soccer Mommy album, “Evergreen,” and this year re-issued “For Young Hearts” to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Soccer Mommy returns to New Orleans with Baltimore band Snail Mail for a show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Joy Theater. Tickets are $39.95 via thejoytheater.com.

Abby Govindan New York comedian Abby Govindan is on tour with a new show, talking about big tech and approaching 30 years old. She performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Sports Drink. Tickets $33.92 via sportsdrink.org.

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The horror film festival screens features and shorts, including a few premieres and restored films, at The Broad Theater. Movies include “Trick ‘R’ Treat,” “Human,” “Apocalypse Z: New World,” “Dead Dawn,” “The Night Driver,” a 40th anniversary screening of a 4K restoration of “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” and more. Festival passes are available, and individual tickets start at $7.32 via screamfestnola.com.

LPO Performs Shostakovich Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto became music director for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in 2006, leading the orchestra in its post-Hurricane Katrina recovery and to a performance at Carnegie Hall in 2018 and a Grammy Award. Prieto decided it was time for something new in 2023 and left the LPO as music director laureate. He now is the music director of the North Carolina Symphony. Prieto makes a guest appearance with the LPO on Thursday, Oct. 22, and will conduct the orchestra in a performance of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony and works by Prokofiev and Revueltas. Violinist Aubree Oliverson also will be a featured soloist. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets start at $35 via lpomusic.com.

ACAB Zine Fest The Arts, Crafts, and Books Festival features tabling with many small presses and DIY artists at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Fred Hampton Free Store. Other festival events include music at the Free Store and other venues, presentations on various topics and more. Find information @acabzinefest on Instagram.

Isidore String Quartet The Isidore String Quartet has its roots at New York’s Juilliard School, and its members play a range of classic to contemporary compositions. This performance includes works by Beethoven, Hadyn and Frank Bridge. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. Tickets $10-$35 at at friendsofmusic.org, and free for students with ID.

Louisiana SPCA Carnival George Porter Jr. headlines the carnival-themed fundraiser for the Louisiana SPCA. There also are games, food, beer from local homebrewers, a silent auction and more at the shelter’s home at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. At 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Tickets $30 and up via louisianaspca.org.

Fat Cats Ball The annual costume party features food, an open bar, music and raffle prizes to benefit Tomato Foster Club Rescue and Sanctuary, which cares for cats with special and complex physical and medical needs. There also will be a costume contest. The Fat Cats Ball is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at The Howlin’ Wolf. Tickets are $125 via tomatoclub.org.

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MONDAY 19 30/90 — Margie Perez, 6 pm; Piano Man G, 10 pm ALLWAYS LOUNGE — Betsey Propane’s Smoke Show, 7 pm APPLE BARREL — Decaturadio, 6 pm; Bread for Sale, 10 pm BACCHANAL — Byron Asher, 6 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Red Beans & Blues with The Rumpshakers, 9 pm BROADSIDE — Tyler Hilton, 7 pm BUFFA’S — David Doucet, 7 pm CAFÉ NEGRIL — Keep It Rolling Brass Band, 9 pm CARROLLTON STATION — Biscuits n’ Jam with Meryl Zimmerman & Friends, 10 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — MagNifico with John Magnie & Friends, 8 pm CIVIC THEATER — Machine Girl + portrayal of guilt + yesterdayneverhappened, 8 pm DBA — Secret Six Jazz Band, 6 pm; Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 9:30 pm DOS JEFES — John Fohl, 8:30 pm FRITZEL’S JAZZ CLUB — Tin Men, 5 pm; Richard Scott & Friends, 8 pm MAHOGANY JAZZ HALL — Victor Campbell, 6 pm; The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 pm THE MAISON — Andy J. Forest, 5 pm; Gene’s Music Machine, 8 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — George Porter Jr. Trio ft. Chris Adkins, 7 pm; 10 pm SATURN BAR — BC Coogan, 8:30 pm SNUG HARBOR — Charmaine Neville Band, 7:30 & 9:30 pm SPOTTED CAT — Jenavieve Cooke & the Winding Boys, 2 pm; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6 pm; Saskia Says, 9:30 pm ST. ROCH TAVERN — Will Wright + Cory Cross, 9 pm TRUE SOUTH — Danny Alexander Blues Jam, 8 pm

TUESDAY 20 30/90 — Sugar & The Daddies, 6 pm; Higher Heights Reggae, 9 pm APPLE BARREL — Bubbles Brown, 6 pm; Jackson’s Flying Circus, 10 pm BACCHANAL — Tangiers Combo, 6 pm BAMBOULA’S — Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs, 9 pm BUFFA’S — Alex McMurray, 7 pm

CAFÉ NEGRIL — The Super-MostFantastic-Blues-N-Such Jam, 7 pm CAROUSEL BAR — Naomie April, 8 pm DBA — Miss Martha & Her Good Time Gang, 6 pm; Bras Band Brass Band, 9 pm DOS JEFES — Kris Tokarski, 8:30 pm GASA GASA — Miss B. Haven, 9:30 pm HI HO LOUNGE — Felicity 24, 9 pm JOY THEATER — Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail w/ Scarlet Rae, 7 pm MAHOGANY JAZZ HALL — Big Joe Kennedy, 6 pm; Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound, 8 pm THE MAISON — Jacky Blaire & the Hot Biscuits, 5 pm; Paradise Jazz Band, 8 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — Very Good Tuesday, 8 pm OKAY BAR — Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing & Lessons, 8 pm THE RABBIT HOLE — Rebirth Brass Band, 10 pm SALON SALON — Miss Myra Trio, 7 pm SIBERIA — Dear Maryanne + Kiss The Scientist + Excuse Me Who Are You? + MooseCreepPark, 9 pm SPOTTED CAT — Chris Christy Band, 2 pm; Sweetie Pies of New Orleans, 6 pm; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 9:30 pm TRUMPET & DRUM COFFEE — Isaac Briare Trio, 4:30 pm VAUGHAN’S LOUNGE — Cuttin’ Up with Lil Prince & the Youngbloods, 10 pm

WEDESDAY 21 30/90 — Jeff Chaz, 6 pm; The Budz, 9 pm

APPLE BARREL — Hobo Gadget, 6 pm; Dale Robertson Blues Band, 10 pm BACCHANAL — Jesse Morrow, 6 pm BAYOU BAR — Firm Roots, 8 pm; 10 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Leonie Evans & Friends, 9 pm BLUE NILE — Kota Dosa, 9 pm BROADSIDE — Creo Groove, 6 pm BUFFA’S — Joe Krown, 7 pm CAFÉ NEGRIL — Jam-ilton, 7:30 pm COMMONS CLUB — Or Shovaly Plus, 6 pm DBA — Johanna Rose & the Dreamboats, 6 pm; The Next Level Band, 9 pm DOS JEFES — Javier Guiterrez, 8:30 pm FRITZEL’S JAZZ CLUB — Richard “Piano” Scott, 1 pm; Fritzel’s All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark, 8 pm GASA GASA — Cardinal Bloom, 9 pm HOWLIN’ WOLF — Robert Taylor Smith + Spoonfed Jr., 7:30 pm THE MAISON — Silver Lining Serenaders, 5 pm; Gene’s Music Machine, 6 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — Ashlar Organ Time, 8 pm PAULIE’S — PUPS Jam, 8 pm THE RABBIT HOLE — Sleep Club + ACATH, 8 pm SAENGER THEATRE — The Lion King, 8 pm SANTOS BAR — Chambre Noir with Paco, 10 pm SATURN BAR — The Pleasure Queens, 9 pm SIBERIA — Visit Neptune + Twin Sugar, 9 pm SNUG HARBOR — Grayson Brockamp & Seth Finch, 5 pm; Delfeayo & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

Robin Rapuzzi’s Glo Worm Trio plays Vaughan’s at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 22 PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

TRUE SOUTH — Ugly Rumors, 7:30 pm VAUGHAN’S LOUNGE — Robin Rapuzzi’s Glo Worm Trio, 8:30 pm

THURSDAY 21 30/90 — Dapper Dandies, 6 pm; The Frequency Koneckt, 9 pm ABITA NEW ORLEANS — Jazz Series ft. Jenavieve & The Winding Boys, 6 pm APPLE BARREL — Bubbles Brown, 6 pm; Johnny B, 9 pm BACCHANAL — Robin Rapuzzi’s Glo Worm Trio, 6 pm BAR REDUX — Nocturne Tables X [Market + Goth Night], 9 pm BEANLANDIA — Swing Night with the Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Max Bien-Kahn Record Release Party w/ Slow Motion Cowboys, 9 pm BLUE NILE — Irvin Mayfield’s Music Church, 9 pm; DJ T-Roy (upstairs), 10 pm BMC — Dapper Dandies, 6 pm; The Kat Kiley Experience, 9 pm BROADSIDE — Gov’t Majik: Birthday Tribute to Fela Kuti, 7 pm BUFFA’S — Tom McDermott with Susanne Ortner, 7 pm CAFÉ ISTANBUL — Sharon Martin & Friends, 6:30 pm PAGE 62

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CAFÉ NEGRIL — Sunny Side, 6:30 pm CAROUSEL BAR — Leslie Martin, 5:30 pm; Lena Prima & Her Band, 9 pm CARROLLTON STATION — Mahmoud Chouki & Friends, 8 pm DBA — Ethan Santos, 6 pm; Vegas Cola Band, 9 pm DOS JEFES — Anna Laura Quinn, 8:30 pm GASA GASA — KOF Happy Hour w/ Boyfriend, 5:30 pm GOOD MEASURE — Jake Carter, 8 pm JOY THEATER — Snarky Puppy, 8 pm LE BON TEMPS ROULE — The Soul Rebels, 11 pm THE MAISON — The Champagniacs, 4:30 pm; Single Malt Please, 8:30 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — Booker & Beyond: Tom Worrell, 6 pm; Johnny Vidacovich Trio + Amina Scott & Oscar Rossignoli, 8 pm ORPHEUM THEATER — LPO presents Prieto Returns: Shostakovich No. 5, 7:30 pm PAULIE’S — Dylan & Portwood, 6 pm PEACOCK ROOM — Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey, 8 pm SALON SALON — Dylan & Portwood, 7 pm SATURN BAR — Meg Turner’s WET Vol. 2 Release Party, 9 pm SNUG HARBOR — Phillip Manuel Record Release Party, 7:30 & 9:30 pm SIBERIA — Badvril with Cashier and Swarm Comp, 9 pm TIPITINA’S — Black Joe Lewis & JD Simo With Luther Dickinson, 8 pm VAUGHAN’S LOUNGE — Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet, 10 pm

FRIDAY 23 30/90 — Making Space, 2 pm; Richard Rourke & the Easy, 5 pm; Kyle Sharamitaro, 8 pm; T. Cherrelle & Lou’s Bayou, 11 pm BACCHANAL — David Sigler, 1 pm; Boma Bango, 7 pm BANKS STREET BAR — VetJams 1st Album Release Party + Dead Magnolia String Band + The Tanglers, 7 pm BAR REDUX — Dark Dance Party: Creatures of The Night ft. DJs Too Dark + Solo X, 9 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Holiday Playgirls, 9 pm THE BLUE CRAWFISH — Free Agents Brass Band, 6:30 pm BLUE NILE — The Rozes (Caribbean Funk), 8 pm; Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 10 pm; DJ Jess (upstairs), 10 pm THE BROADSIDE — I Got Flo. Pt 2, 8 pm BUFFA’S — Beth Patterson, 8 pm

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 8 pm; Roland Guerin: ProgFunk, 11 pm MUSIC BOX VILLAGE — Spooky Island Halloween Party, 6 pm SANTOS BAR — Eliot From Earth [Post Krewe of Boo Party], 10 pm SATURN BAR — A.C.A.B. FEST w/ Guerra Final, Illiterates, & more, 9 pm SMOOTHIE KING CENTER — Cece Winans, 7 pm TIPITINA’S — A John “Papa” Gros Tribute to Dr. John, 9 pm TRUMPET & DRUM COFFEE — Opera Night with Krewe of Callas, 5:30 pm WILD BUSH VINEYARD — Jazz in the Vineyards with T Marie & Bayou Juju, 6 pm

SUNDAY 25 CAFÉ NEGRIL — The Josh Benitez Band, 2 pm; Jamey St. Pierre, 6 pm; Higher Heights Reggae, 10 pm CHAPEL CLUB — Fùnké, 9 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — KELS with Johanna Rose, 9 pm DBA — Michael Watson & The Alchemy, 6 pm; Jason Neville Funky Soul AllStars, 10 pm DOUBLE DEALER — Wolfe Johns, 9:30 pm GASA GASA — Sap + Sludge Mother + El Jumbotron, 8 pm GOOD MEASURE — Victor Campbell, 8 pm HI HO LOUNGE — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9 pm JOY THEATER — Hot in Herre: 2000’s Dance Party, 8 pm LE BON TEMPS ROULÉ — Anna Q & The Unmentionables, 11 pm THE MAISON — NOLA Sweethearts, 3 pm; Shotgun Jazz Band, 5 pm; Sugar & The Daddies, 8 pm; DJ RQ Away, 11 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — GuitArmy, 8 pm; Caleb Tokarska, 11 pm THE RABBIT HOLE — Rave Till the Grave with DJ Sunnie & Friends, 10 pm REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS — Deathpact + Izzy Vadim + Adaway, 11 pm SANTOS BAR — Juno Dunes + Chill Buddy + Ciara, 10 pm; Read the Room ft. DJKIDD (upstairs), 10 pm SATURN BAR — PROM QUEEN MASSACRE: Drugstore Lipstick & friends, 9 pm SIBERIA — Acid Mothers Temple + Majick Potion, 9 pm TIPITINA’S — Mac Sabbath + Clownvis Presley + Alyson Anomaly, 8 pm

Victor Campbell plays Good Measure at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 PHOTO BY ENAN CHEDIAK / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

SATURDAY 24 30/90 — Mother Ruckus, 2 pm; Anne Elise & The Swamp Circus, 5 pm; Hotline, 8 pm BACCHANAL — Miles Berry, 1 pm; Raphael Bas, 7 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Sabine McCalla + The Helots, 9 pm BLUE NILE — The Caesar Brothers’ FunkBox, 8 pm; Afrobeat NOLA, 11 pm BROADSIDE — Picnic with Fermín Ceballos, 12 pm CARROLLTON STATION — Pepperbelly + Coward Boy + The Bloomies, 8 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, 9 pm DBA — Tuba Skinny, 6 pm; Ari Teitel, 10 pm DOUBLE DEALER — Shawan Rice, 9:30 pm THE FILLMORE — Matt Frasier, 7 pm GASA GASA — Sorry Ghost, 8 pm GOOD MEASURE — CLOUDSAVE Presents: Mario Kart Live, 8 pm HI HO LOUNGE — Hotel Burgundy, 9 pm HOLY DIVER — JET CEMETERY + NOCTURNAL PROSE + COME TO RUIN + NATASHA DELORES, 8 pm THE JOY THEATER — BAAB, 9 pm KERMIT’S TREMÉ MOTHER-IN-LAW LOUNGE — Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers, 6 pm LE BON TEMPS ROULÉ — Pocket Chocolate, 11 pm

30/90 — Organami, 3 pm; Andre Lovett, 6 pm; Manic Mixtape, 9 pm ALLWAYS LOUNGE — Sunday Swing with the Lobelia Jazz Band, 8 pm APPLE BARREL — Shwag, 6 pm; Steve Mignano, 7 pm BACCHANAL — Anna Laura Quinn, 1 pm; Noah Young, 7 pm BAR REDUX — Take Your Folkin’ (Burlesque + Live Music), 9 pm BJ’S LOUNGE — Louisiana Abortion Fund Benefit Show, 6 pm; James McClaskey & the Rhythm Band, 9:30 pm BLUE NILE — Street Legends Brass Band, 10:30 pm BUFFA’S — Mason Howard Quartet, 7 pm CAFÉ NEGRIL — Sugar & The Daddies, 1 pm; John Lisi & The Delta Funk, 5 pm; Ashley Paige & the Social Club, 9 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 7 pm HOWLIN’ WOLF — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10:30 pm MAPLE LEAF BAR — Joe Krown Trio +1, 9 pm OKAY BAR — Irish Folk Jam & Irish Coffee, 4 pm PITOT HOUSE — The Desert Nudes, 5 pm SNUG HARBOR — Desert Nudes, 7:30 & 9:30 pm SIBERIA — A.C.A.B. Fest After Party ft. Most Heinous, Thunderchief, Badzy & More!, 8 pm

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MAX BIEN KAHN BUILDS A LOT OF THE SONGS on his

new full-length album, “Baby Green,” around small moments. The New Orleansbased singer-songwriter leaned into storytelling on the bright rock ‘n’ roll record, where little details spark deeper contemplations. A hesitant catch of an eye at a cafe leads to small talk but also a chance to explore what’s really going on in the lives of a couple of people. Finding an old flannel shirt prompts bittersweet memories about a past relationship. And a meet-up for drinks at a bar turns into falling in love and a new chapter in life. “My goal for these songs was kind of like … taking a photo of a moment, and what was it about that moment that resonated with me?” Bien Kahn says. Bien Kahn and his band play a “Baby Green” release show on Thursday, Oct. 22, at BJ’s Lounge with Slow Motion Cowboys, and the album is out Friday on streaming platforms and vinyl, CD and cassette. “Baby Green” is a celebration of life, Bien Kahn says. The San Francisco-born multi-instrumentalist has lived in New Orleans for 15 years and has spent much of it as a member of the trad jazz band Tuba Skinny, as well as performing with many other locals and recording his own solo music. This album, his fifth solo full-length, captures some of the ways Bien Kahn’s life has been changing. Bien Kahn’s mother passed away eight years ago, and songs like the sweet, swelling “Sunrise,” are about grief and having a chance to say goodbye. The album opener, “Jay’n Bee Club,” was inspired by a meet-up at the eponymous San Francisco bar with his now-wife, author Mik Grantham, who is also from the Bay Area. The two had met in New Orleans and were early in their relationship when they were both visiting family over Thanksgiving and decided to meet up at the bar, which closed during the pandemic. “There’s something about that bar that represents falling in love with my future life partner, and also like the end of an era, and how cities change and things change,” Bien Kahn says. The song “List II” is a reminder to not let a to-do list get in the way of life and spontaneity. “Neighbors” is a sunny track

Max Bien Kahn PROVIDED PHOTO BY RETT ROGERS

about walking the block and saying hello to the people around you — written as a kind of hype-up song for his anxious dog, Bien Kahn says with a laugh. And other tracks touch on getting a little older, understanding heartache and staying connected with the people who are important. “I felt more at peace when I was writing these songs,” Bien Kahn says. “I was in love. I was dealing with my grief, and I felt like I was in a place where I didn’t have to keep writing about it.” Bien Kahn recorded most of the songs on “Baby Green” with producer Ross Farbe across four days right before Mardi Gras 2024. A band of friends helped make the album, including Kunal Prakash, Gina Leslie, Ray Micarelli, Cameron Snyder, Shaye Cohn, Ajai Combelic, Matt Bell and Howe Pearson — all of whom Bien Kahn has recorded or performed with often over the years. Wanting to capture the feel of a band playing together in the room, Bien Kahn taped a few rehearsals and shows at St. Roch Tavern as song demos. He then got everyone together at Fabre’s studio to record live. There also was a lot of instrument swapping during the sessions. “I love a record that just sounds like a rock ’n’ roll band playing in the studio,” Bien Kahn says. “It doesn’t sound like it’s overproduced or anything. The idea was to get in and get out and get some great performances and not worry too much about it after that.” Find Bien Kahn at maxbienkahn.com. The Bandcamp edition of “Baby Green” has two bonus tracks at maxbienkahn. bandcamp.com.

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THE NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL GETS ROLLING this

week with a slate of awardwinners from other recent festivals, documentaries about local music and more. The festival runs Oct. 22-27 at local venues, and many films are available in the festival’s online portal through Nov. 1. Screenings take place at The Broad Theater, The Prytania Theatre in Uptown, CAC and Historic New Orleans Collection. The CAC serves as a festival hub with a box office, bar and hosting Filmmaker Conference events. There also are parties, including the opening night party at Gallier Hall with music by Cha Wa, and a bounce party with DJ Jubilee on Friday night at the CAC. Bobby Rush is profiled in the film “King of the Chitlin Circuit,” which screens Sunday at the CAC, and Rush performs at a festival party that night at Dew Drop Inn. There are festival passes, and individual tickets are $13-$20. Some screenings at The Broad Theater are pay what you will. Visit neworleansfilmsociety.org for a full schedule, film descriptions and tickets. The festival screens 175 films, including narrative and documentary features and short films. Here are some of the highlights. “Victory” The opening night film is director Dan Chace’s documentary about Irma Thomas, chronicling a recording session in which she revisits her gospel roots. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday at CAC. “Wild Horse Nine” There are two Centerpiece films, including Oscarwinning director and playwright Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine.” John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell play CIA agents sent to Easter Island before the 1973 military coup in Chile. Once there, loose lips and unwise liaisons complicate their assignments. At 7:30 p.m. Monday at The Prytania. “La Bola Negra” The other Centerpiece film is “La Bola Negra,” which earned Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo Best Director honors at Cannes in May. It follows three gay men resisting homophobia across a century in Spain, starting with the Spanish Civil War. At 8 p.m. Saturday at the CAC. “The Debut” Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti star in the comedy from director Jesse Eisenberg. Moore plays

Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich star in ‘Wild Horse Nine.’ PHOTO PROVIDED BY NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL

a New Jersey housewife who gets cast in a community theater production and she tries to master the role by trying to live it, which upends her world. At 1 p.m. Sunday at CAC. “Dew Drop Inn: Resistance and Resilience” Michael Murphy’s documentary delves into the history and influence of the Dew Drop Inn. It was a hotel that welcomed touring Black musicians and a music club that hosted stars including Ray Charles, Little Richard and countless local musicians. It became a landmark for R&B and civil rights. The film also covers the restoration of the venue, which hosts some festival events. At 8 p.m. Sunday at the CAC. “A Talent for Murder” Helen Mirren stars as a reclusive crime novelist in the psychological thriller. Her publisher tries to convince her to deliver one last book, and the lines between reality and fiction blur as she searches for ideas. At 7:45 p.m. Friday at The Prytania. “Gentle Monster” Award-winning French actress Lea Seydoux stars as a concert pianist who moves to the countryside with her husband because he is suffering from burnout. When police arrive with a search warrant, she is confronted by a side of him she’s never known. In French with English subtitles. At 2:15 p.m. Saturday at The Prytania. “Heaven Above Rowen” Trans artist, drag performer and filmmaker Alice Voena directs and stars in a drama about a queer cult leader who explores psychedelic visions with the help of drugs. John Cameron Mitchell plays one of the figures she meets in those visions, and the score is by Stephen Trask, who appeared in the original “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” with Mitchell. At 8:15 p.m. Saturday at CAC.

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WHILE IT’S A CULT CLASSIC MOVIE, “The Rocky Horror

Picture Show” never really went away, notes Bryce Slocumb, who’s directing the original musical stage version for Rivertown Theaters. “The movie didn’t have that much success when it came out, but it became the longest running premiere of all time,” Slocumb says. “I read that it has played in a theater somewhere in the U.S. every week for something like 51 or 52 years.” But it is particularly timely right now, both as a popular Halloweentime show, and following the death in August of Tim Curry, who immortalized the roll of Dr. Frank-N-Furter — the mad scientist and “sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania” — in both the original London stage musical and the 1975 movie. Rivertown Theaters is presenting “The Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 23-31, and there are two 11 p.m. shows in the run. “Rocky Horror” is a boisterous, campy and absurd show, originally inspired by B-grade horror films. Dr. Frank-N-Furter lives in an isolated mansion where he has been hard at work creating life. It’s not a fearsome monster like Frankenstein, however. Instead, it’s the beautiful Rocky, who’s got a glowing beach body but is just waking up to the world. The mansion also is full of other strange residents and guests, including Magenta the maid, Riff Raff the handyman, Columbia and others. As the show starts, Brad and Janet, a recently engaged couple, become stranded when their car breaks down. They knock on Frank-N-Furter’s door to ask for assistance, and he welcomes them to his bizarre world. “They’re two cookie-cutter, bright young folks in this dark and seedy world,” Slocumb says. “They give themselves over to absolute pleasure.” While there’s plenty to discover in the shadows of the mansion, Slocumb is focusing on the show’s main appeals. “I am trying to take that nostalgia of going to the movie theater and mixing it with the original concept of it being a rock musical,” he says. The musical immortalized the song “Time Warp,” which has its own dance, and Curry’s glam-rock self-introduction, “Sweet Transvestite.” Janet also delivers

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the memorable “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me” after meeting Rocky. Working off the popularity of the film also was the approach of the 2000 Broadway revival of the show, Slocumb says. There’s a current Broadway revival directed by Sam Pinkleton, and it has featured several celebrities in the regular cast or filling in. Besides the antics on stage, the movie, and often the musical, are ripe for audiences to join in. It’s not unusual for audience members to attend in costume, and many have learned certain call-outs when some characters come on stage or are named. There also are props that fans throw. Rivertown will be selling prop bags full of goodies to be tossed at particular moments. They include confetti, rubber gloves, newspapers and more (but Rivertown decided not to include water guns). Slocumb also is making the show as immersive as possible, with action in the aisles and around the theater. He is directing Destin Bass as FrankN-Furter, Victoria Ventura and Austin Ventura, who are married, as Janet and Brad, Clark Long as Rocky and more. Slocumb recently directed Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Rivertown Theaters, and he co-directed and played Corny Collins in its production of “Hairspray.” He also previously directed “The Rocky Horror Show” for Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Fans of the movie also can watch a 4K restoration of the film with a live shadowcast mirroring the action on screen at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Oct. 29. Barry Bostwick, who starred as Brad in the original film, will do a Q&A after the screening. Tickets are $44.51 via rivertowntheaters.com.

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