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Taking charge

Hogs for the Cause brings barbecue and live music back to UNO Arena grounds THE BARBECUE TEAM LARD AND IN CHARGE WON THE HOGS FOR THE CAUSE GRAND CHAMPION TITLE last year.

It piled up points by winning the Porkpourri category, placing near the top in pork butt, ribs, sauce and best side dish, and also added more than $20,000 to the event’s fundraising total.

The team came a long way since its rough start in 2016, when rain kept them off the grounds on the festival’s Friday night and made them work in ankle-deep mud on Saturday.

This year, Lard and in Charge is bringing its signature castle booth to the higher grounds outside the UNO Lakefront Arena on April 1-2. It’ll be competing in traditional barbecue categories as well as Friday night’s bacon and chicken wing contests.

Hogs for the Cause’s entertainment lineup includes Shakey Graves, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Yonder Mountain String Band and more. After last year’s event in Belle Chasse, Hogs returns to UNO, with food and music on Friday night and during the day on Saturday.

Lard and in Charge was founded

by Greg Stein, a local attorney.

He’s a lifelong barbecue enthusiast, and while attending Isadore Newman, he and a friend taught a weeklong class on barbecue science and techniques to their high school classmates.

Stein also spent a decade in Austin, Texas, an area known for brisket.

“I will admit that I am a brisket man at heart,” Stein says. “But I am never going to say no to a good pork butt.”

Stein assembled a team of family and friends to participate in Hogs for the Cause, and their first year was full of obstacles, leaving them with a pot of burnt red beans and a bunch of inflatable dolphins they bought in response to the small lake surrounding their tent.

The team broke through on the competitive side in 2018 in the Porkpourri category. Stein turned to a German-speaking friend to come up with the mysterious sounding name of their creation: Herzinfarkt. Loosely translated, it means “heart attack.”

“It’s green onion and Oaxacan cheese stuffed in a plantain,” Stein says. “We wrap it in bacon and fry it, and then we beer batter it and fry it again. We serve it with Sriracha aioli.”

The win spurred the team to grow and focus on improving their processes. With the help from some sponsors, they bought better equipment. They never enlisted a professional chef or barbecue pitmaster, but they did find some talent in their circle of friends.

Michael Kleinpeter has been part of a tailgating group, Bayou Bandits, and has been cooking before LSU football games outside Tiger Stadium since 2012.

“We’ve done a lot of barbecue and pulled pork tacos,” Kleinpeter says. “We do a lot of the traditional tailgate dishes — jambalaya, pastalaya, etouffee, gumbo. We have a 15-gallon jambalaya pot. We throw down. For the really big games, we’ll cook for upwards of 200 people.”

Last year, Kleinpeter helped team Lard win the Porkpourri category with his porky take on a sushi roll.

The Pork N Roll substituted boudin for rice, sweet and spicy pickles instead of cucumber and spicy pulled pork instead of spicy tuna, and it was topped with sweet and savory barbecue sauce, spicy mayo and crumbled crackling bits. This year, he and Rob Huntley and the cooking team are working on new dishes and will serve an array of barbecue as well as Herzinfarkt and pork wontons, which are like Rangoons with pork instead of crab.

Lard and In Charge’s booth is easy to spot because of its castle facade with a big pink pig — once part of a Krewe du Vieux float — in front.

The team was aiming for a “Game of Thrones” theme one year and ended up with a sort of medieval look that they decided to keep.

The team has become a yearround project, from cooking up new dishes for Porkpourri to holding potlucks, occasional pop-ups and participating in fundraising. It won Hogs for the Cause’s Hoggyshack golf tournament, which added significantly to its fundraising total last year. Team members pay dues to support its costs, so all funds raised go to support Hogs, Stein says.

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powerhouse quartet — pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride, and New Orleans drummer Brian Blade — to release “RoundAgain” in 2020. In advance of spring tour dates with the group, he’s in New Orleans this week for two sets with an unannounced lineup. Shows are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Snug Harbor. Tickets $40 at snugjazz.com.

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Many of the more than 90 teams are getting back to normal in 2022.

For some, that means building two and three-story structures to entertain and sell food.

The festival’s three stages host a diverse music lineup, with a strong thread of Americana and country flavor. Friday night features Galactic, folk and Americana artist James McMurtry, bluesman Buffalo Nichols and more. On Saturday, performers include Texas singer Shakey Graves, Bruce Hornsby, Yonder Mountain String Band, country outfit Flatland Cavalry, local funk outfit New Orleans Suspects, pop and electronic band People Museum and more.

The Hogs for the Cause nonprofit continued to support its cause — assisting families with children battling pediatric brain cancer — through the pandemic. In February, Hogs donated $500,000 of a pledged $2,250,000 to build a Hogs House residential facility at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge.

Hogs for the Cause has made $1.5 million in direct grants to families.

It also has donated more than $2.2 million to hospitals and charities.

Its first Hogs House at Children’s Hospital New Orleans is a place where families can stay while their children are receiving treatment.

For festival information, daily tickets and two-day passes, visit hogsfest.org. For information on Hogs for the Cause, go to hogsforthecause.org.

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EARLIER THIS MONTH, SINGER LUCKY DAYE RELEASED HIS SOPHOMORE FULL-LENGTH ALBUM , “Candydrip,”

debuting at No. 5 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. It’s the latest in a string of success for the New Orleans native, following two Grammy Award 2022 nominations, one for his EP “Table for Two” and another for his song “How Much Can a Heart Take.” Lucky Daye is now on tour, with a hometown show at 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Joy Theater. Tickets start at $25 at thejoytheater.com.

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for their neighbors in the wake of a natural disaster.

Within hours of a powerful tornado hitting St. Bernard Parish, damaging 150 homes in Arabi and killing one person, New Orleans area residents coordinated mutual aid, supply drives and fundraising events to help — similar to how they did after Hurricane Ida only seven months before.

The tornado also struck parts of Gretna, the Lower 9th Ward and New Orleans East.

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Royal Frenchmen stops live music, victim of city permitting mess THE ROYAL FRENCHMEN HOTEL & BAR WILL NO LONGER HOST LIVE MUSIC

The Loyola Wolf Pack men’s

basketball team won the NAIA National Championship last week, capping a remarkable 37-1 season. The Wolf Pack beat the Talladega College Tornadoes 71-56 on March 22 to clinch the team’s second-ever national title and its first in 77 years.

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giving $1.7 billion in hurricane relief aid to Louisiana, with $450 million going toward Southwest Louisiana, which is still recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta. The remainder will go to communities hit

by Ida. The funds are being distributed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to help low- and moderate-income families recover and rebuild.

Winds of up to 165 miles per hour left a trail of destruction, killed 25-year-old Connor Lambert and sent at least eight others to the hospital. The storm also knocked out electricity for approximately 5,000 people and damaged three transmission lines and a substation in Arabi. Much of the area impacted is low-income and still recovering from Hurricane Ida.

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“indefinitely due to an attack on live music and events at our venue,” the Frenchmen Street venue has said.

Owner Tyler Daly told Gambit Tuesday the decision comes after months of failed attempts to work with Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration to secure permits, during which Office of Safety and Permits have bluntly warned him support for the bar would be “political suicide.”

“We’re basically being railroaded … [and] treated like pariah,” Daly said.

A spokesperson for Cantrell said the decision had nothing to do with city permitting enforcement. “The Royal Frenchmen was not shut down by the City, or by the NOPD. Neither NOPD nor Safety and Permits mandated closure. The business made that decision. NOPD did have community liaison officers visit the site to gather information based on community complaints, but did not take any enforcement action,” spokesman Beau Tidwell said in an email to Gambit.

The bar is one of the only Blackowned venues on Frenchmen Street, and it has become a

popular destination for local musicians and music lovers alike.

During the pandemic, the hotel’s bar began hosting virtual events in the courtyard as a safe way for people to enjoy music and to help provide employment for local musicians. Those eventually turned into corner concerts where the public could come and watch.

The city eventually asked the bar to move the shows off the street, at which point they returned to the courtyard. Once live music was allowed, Royal Frenchmen began using “special event” permits, which can run close to $1,000 a pop, to hold music.

Throughout much of the pandemic, Daly says administration officials repeatedly assured him the venue was operating in compliance with city policy. Indeed, Cantrell even taped a message to the Essence Festival of Culture during a show in the bar.

But sometime after that, the bar received a cease-and-desist letter from the city, informing them they had been operating illegally.

Since then, efforts to secure special events permits have been rejected, Daly said, and the city has even threatened to pull his liquor license.

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According to Daly, the city appears to have been prompted by complaints from a handful of neighbors who he says have attacked his business following his purchase of the hotel.

According to Daly, they routinely send complaints to the city about everything from noise to the size of his hedges, “and the next day they have a city official out there.” He also said they have videotaped his staff while they work, including setting up tables outside.

“The only thing that changed since pre-pandemic was outdoor music … and the ownership. I am the only person of color who’s in ownership on Frenchmen,” Daly said, adding “they’re blaming us for everything.”

Daly told Gambit it’s unclear how long he can hold out financially. The hotel has more than a dozen weddings and other events scheduled for the coming months which had originally been paid for and planned to occur during the pandemic and were postponed. If something doesn’t change, “we’re pretty much done, because we’d have to refund hundreds of thousands of dollars we don’t have.”

The situation at the Royal Frenchmen is the latest in an escalating city-wide permitting crackdown that began last summer when outdoor venues began being forced to apply for the special use permits. Cultural advocates have argued these permits are being used as a way to essentially strangle live music — particularly outdoor live music — out of existence.

Frenchmen Street club d.b.a., for instance, had been using the Frenchmen Art Market space to hold outdoor shows and had hoped to make it permanent. But the city refused to support the popular space, demanding the venue secure the costly permits and eventually running them out of the space altogether.

The city announced several months ago it would crackdown on permitting issues in 2022, including targeting pop-ups and vendors at second lines. In recent weeks, the city also has started enforcing an ordinance which limits the number of elements in second lines.

In response to complaints about those efforts, City Council President Helena Moreno has

begun work on new reforms to the city’s permitting ordinances, including new rules specifically aimed at outdoor music venues.

In his email, Tidwell disputed Daly’s account, arguing the venue has never been permitted for live music and is willfully violating the law.

“That venue does not have a permit for outdoor live entertainment. In point of fact, in their initial agreement with the neighborhood prior to opening — outdoor entertainment was never part of the proposal,” Tidwell said, noting their 2014 Neighborhood Participation Program agreement did not allow for live music. “What they represented to residents at that time is not what is happening there now. That has resulted in multiple complaints, and ultimately a cease-and-desist order regarding live events last summer ... The venue was complying with the rules up to 2020; they are aware of the correct processes. There has been extensive communication with the venue operators over the past 12 months, to guide them to compliance. This is not a case of ignorance of the law, or inadvertent or isolated violations. This is a prolonged pattern of knowingly violating the laws in general, and their cease-anddesist order specifically.”

The venue is asking supporters and patrons to contact Council Member Freddie King, who represents the bar, as well as Moreno and Council Vice President JP Morrell.

“We are imploring our community to stand with us and preserve the rights of our venue to continue bringing music and other cultural events to our corner of Frenchmen Street.”

Members of the music community and service industry reacted angrily to the news. Trumpeter Ashlin Parker, who regularly plays at the bar, posted on his Instagram page that the bar had closed “because Karen said the music traumatizing her dog. You really can’t make this shit up. All of that beautiful Music Sharing, Culture Nurturing, History Making, Creativity Sparking is over because One Transplant who hates Music (BAM), but decided to live on a music strip?”

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cil would begin work on a plan to put all drainage operations of the Sewerage & Water Board and the city Department of Public Works under one entity.

Currently, drainage responsibilities are split between City Hall and the S&WB, which often leaves citizens frustrated as bureaucrats point fingers at each other.

Moreno’s motion to begin the merger process was co-authored by Council Vice President JP Morrell and district Council Members Lesli Harris, Eugene Green and Joe Giarrusso.

“So often problems persist in plain sight, yet nothing is done to work for a better outcome,” Moreno said. “This is one of those examples, and it’s a major reason why some projects are taking so long to complete.”

We agree — and there’s no reason to expect things will get better under the status quo. Even Gilbert Montano, New Orleans’ Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s top lieutenant, acknowledged the split has led to dysfunction and needs to be addressed.

Putting drainage under one agency is a good first step towards reforming S&WB, but it will not be easy. In fact, it likely will take a year to determine which entity should handle that responsibility — and how to untangle a century of legislation and ordinances that support the current setup. That said, drastic measures are necessary for New Orleans to solve its drainage issues.

If it takes years to give citizens a reliable drainage system, the wait will have been worth it.

Moreno’s S&WB bill is the latest of several council actions aimed at expanding transparency, accountability and oversight at City Hall.

Last month, Morrell proposed a measure to give the council confirmation authority over many executive branch appointments, including key department heads. A few weeks later, the council’s Budget Committee narrowly approved

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The New Orleans City Council has ramped up oversight, much to the chagrin of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration.

Giarrusso’s motion to temporarily withhold some funding from four departments, pending improved transparency and accountability.

Overall, this council has seriously ramped up its oversight of the administration.

Council members have long complained that Cantrell and her team ignore requests for information and push back against council oversight.

The mayor called a legislative proposal, backed by Morrell, to grant the council oversight authority over S&WB a “distraction” and insisted “this is not the time to change.”

In a hearing on Giarrusso’s budget ordinance, Cantrell’s CFO Norman White accused the council of engaging in a power grab.

“You’re not proposing to help, you’re proposing to take away and to control,” White said.

Such arguments ring hollow.

Herroner and her aides seem intent on ignoring the reality that city government is badly broken.

Accountability and oversight are neither a power grab nor a personal attack on the mayor. They are vital functions of a healthy, responsible governing body — particularly when inefficiency, a lack of accountability, incompetence and even corruption have eroded public confidence to a nub.

The time when modest reforms or internal shakeups could right the ship are long gone. City Hall needs systemic, fundamental change. The council’s actions reflect citizens’ demands for transparency, oversight and accountability.

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Reforms to S&WB won’t be easy, but they’re worth it THE OLD ADAGE “NOTHING WORTHWHILE IS EVER EASY”

applies in spades to the New Orleans City Council’s nascent effort to make one public agency responsible for the city’s entire drainage system.

It should surprise no one that two entities currently split (but hardly “share”) that responsibility — the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) and the city Department of Public Works (DPW). If you wanted to design a drainage system guaranteed to fail, New Orleans would be your template. Of course, no one in their right mind would do such a thing.

Yet here we are.

Each agency’s drainage responsibilities literally depend on the size of the pipes involved.

I’m not kidding. DPW is responsible for all catch basins and all drainage pipes less than 36 inches in diameter, plus city streets and bridges. S&WB must manage all pipes 36 inches or larger in diameter, plus all drainage pumps and power sources for those pumps.

When things go wrong, as they so often do, the two agencies often blame each other — and the FUBAR factor doesn’t end with flooded streets. We’ve all heard tales of freshly resurfaced streets being torn up weeks later

by S&WB crews fixing drainage, sewer or water lines.

That’s just a hint of what Council President Helena Moreno and four of her colleagues aspire to untangle, and it’s why the process of putting drainage under one public entity, as simple and desirable as it sounds, will take years — if it happens at all.

The idea isn’t new. I remember then-Mayor Dutch Morial discussing it in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. We’re no closer to doing it now than we were then.

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Although head of a separate political subdivision, the mayor by law is S&WB president and appoints its members, and the council has final say-so on S&WB rate hikes and millage “roll forwards.”

Untangling this century-old knot will likely require approvals from many entities, including the Legislature; the governor; the state Bond Commission; the Board of Liquidation, City Debt; bondholders and bond counsel; the City Council; the mayor; and of course, voters. The judiciary may also have to weigh in, should the new plan be challenged in court.

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VINCENT TORTORICH WAS A SICILIAN IMMIGRANT who came to New

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Prior to that, the building was a saloon operated by Henry Ernst. In the 1920s it was home to two other grocery stores operated by Victor Gondolf and Emile Seiber. Like many corner stores of the day, the owners lived in a section of the building.

Newspaper real estate listings show the grocery closed around 1957. Tortorich died in 1965, and his family owned the property until 1982.

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“This company has been making the same root beer from the same formula in the same locality since 1918,” wrote The Times-Picayune in 1939.

Blue Seal was also the local bottler and distributor of Orange Crush and Hires Root Beer. By 1941, it was also offering Stein’O pineapple and orange-flavored soft drinks.

Blue Seal later moved its bottling plant to 2809 Perdido Street. In the 1950s, it also marketed a sugarless soft drink called Trim.

BL AKEVIE W THIS WEEK MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BROADCAST OF WWL RADIO, an important milestone not just in New Orleans media but in the

history of American broadcasting as the first radio station in the lower Mississippi River valley.

WWL was an outgrowth of physics experiments and wireless radio classes offered at Loyola University as early as 1907. On March 31, 1922, WWL’s first broadcast from Loyola’s Marquette Hall consisted of an on-air fundraising appeal from Father Edward Cummings, S.J., Loyola University’s president, followed by someone playing a few songs on an upright piano.

Over the next decade, the AM radio station grew into a more professional operation. In 1929, it hired its first talent, began remote broadcasts and sold time to advertisers. The station moved its studios to the Hotel Monteleone in 1930 and then to the Roosevelt Hotel in 1932. By 1937, WWL had grown to a powerful 50,000-watt clear channel station, meaning it could be heard all across the country.

Throughout the 1930s and 40s, the popular “Dawnbusters” morning show featured a full orchestra (later including trumpeter Al Hirt) backing announcer Henry Dupre and bandleader Pinky Vidacovich, also wellknown for their comedy skits. Nightly broadcasts from the Roosevelt’s Blue Room supper club also became a favorite, as did sports and entertainment broadcasts from Jill Jackson, a pioneering female broadcaster.

The station began its long association with the New Orleans Saints when the team debuted in 1967 and remains the home of the team’s radio broadcasts.

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Loyola sold WWL Radio and its sister station WLMG-FM in 1989. By that time, it had moved its studios to North Rampart Street near WWL-TV, which signed on in 1957.

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This issue includes information on more that 150 restaurants in New Orleans and Jefferson, St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes. Listings are organized alphabetically and include information about the menu, hours of operation and service options.

Early this month, New Orleans dropped its vaccine and masking mandates, and while some restaurants are close to pre-pandemic operations, many businesses are not. A few still only offer takeout. There is still a long road to recovery ahead for hospitality workers, so continue to carry a mask, just in case, call the restaurant or check its website before venturing out, and remember to tip generously.

Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; 8227 Oak St.; 14parishes.com Named for the 14 parishes of Jamaica, the restaurant serves up Jamaican cuisine including curried chicken and jerk duck.

Jerk pork ribs are served with two sides, such as rice and peas, plantains, cabbage or fried cauliflower. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Pythian Market: breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; Oak Street: lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. and brunch Sun. $$

3 Southern Girls

4402 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 381-4276; 3southerngirls.square.site Shrimp creole is served with fried fish over rice.

The menu of Creole and Southern dishes also includes gumbo, red beans and rice, and plates of fried shrimp and fries.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor

seating available.

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A Addis NOLA

422 S. Broad Ave., (504) 218-5321; addisnola.com The Ethiopian restaurant’s menu includes lamb wot, a lamb stew with caramelized onions.

Special kitfo is served leb leb and features ground beef with herbal butter, collard greens and cheese. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Ajun Cajun

8433 Oak St., (504) 8667077; ajuncajun.com Japanese food is prepared with a Louisiana twist at this to-go only eatery.

Po-boys, like the softshell crab dressed with lettuce, tomato and spicy Japanese aioli, are all served on toasted Dong Phuong French bread.

Yakisoba is pan-fried wheat egg noodles, vegetables and choice of shrimp, chicken, or pork with brown sauce.

Takeout and delivery only. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; andreasrestaurant.com Chef Andrea Apuzzo’s restaurant serves northern Italian dishes.

Ravioli Andrea is a crabmeat-stuffed ravioli served in a Parmesan cream sauce topped with crab. For dessert, a cannoli Siciliana is a traditional Italian crispy pastry tube with chocolate,

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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 include vanilla bean, cappuccino, rum raisin and Sicilian pistachio nut. Espresso drinks also are available.

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

Annunciation

1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; annunciationrestaurant.com For an appetizer, fried green tomatoes are served with boiled shrimp, remoulade and

mirliton. The Friday fish fry includes fried catfish, garlic steak fries, onion rings and housemade tartar sauce, and $1 of the sale benefits Hospitality Cares during Lent. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$

Antoine’s Restaurant

713 St. Louise St., (504) 5814422; antoines.com Fifth generation relatives of founder Antoine Alciatore continue the tradition of FrenchCreole cuisine where Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs Sardou were created. Eggs Sardou is poached egg served over artichoke bottoms with anchovies and topped with hollandaise.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. and brunch Sun. $$$

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; avenuepub.com Smoked Cajun Shrimp Louis “our way” is smoked

Gulf shrimp tossed in a spicy cream cheese dressing served over mixed greens with tomato and hardboiled egg and vinaigrette on the side. Escargot de Bourgogne Sauvages, a house specialty, includes wild Burgundy Helix Pomatia snails sauteed in white wine, butter, shallots, fresh garlic and Italian parsley. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

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301 Basin St., Suite 1, (504) 372-4442; backatownnola.com A toasted bagel is served with cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers. The lunch menu includes shrimp and corn bisque, and the spring greens salad is served with salmon and avocado. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating PAGE 21

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Ajun Cajun serves a soft-shell crab po-boy.

2000 Burgundy St., (504) 717-3441; neworleansburgundyhouse.com Shrimp and grits are jumbo shrimp, Abita Amber Creole butter sauce and Parmesan cheese grits. For brunch, cinnamon French toast is served with praline sauce, whipped cream and powdered sugar.

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1700 Lapalco Blvd., Building A, Harvey, (504) 322-3640; 8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 103, (504) 265-8995; barrowscatfish.com In addition to its signature catfish platters, the restaurant offers combination shrimp and oyster platters served with potato salad, french fries or a salad. Cheesy crawfish pasta is crawfish in cheese sauce over linguine and topped with a fried catfish filet. No reservations.

Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 3027391; basinseafood.com Crawfish mac n cheese is crawfish tails, three-cheese bechamel and toasted panko breadcrumbs. For brunch, blue crab beignets are served with remoulade, and mimosas are bottomless until 3 p.m.

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Outdoor seating available.

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

Bayona

430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; bayona.com Chef Susan Spicer’s fine-dining restaurant uses local ingredients in a changing menu of seasonal fare. A chef’s favorite and recurring special is grilled Gulf shrimp

with a black bean cake and orange coriander sauce.

Reservations recommended.

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Beaucoup Eats

2323 Canal St., (504) 603-4888; beaucoupeats.com Crawfish bread is sauteed crawfish sauce served atop an open face French bread loaf toasted with a blend

of cheeses. The jerk fish sandwich is a grilled fish fillet seasoned with jerk seasonings, zucchini, squash, and sweet onions, layered with Swiss cheese, topped with flame-grilled tomatoes, and dressed with mayonnaise, pickles and lettuce. Brunch features bottomless mimosas. Reservations recommended for brunch. Delivery, drive-thru and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat, PAGE 23

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Whole Fish is the grilled catch of the day served with charred poblano butter or a la puttanesca, with bordelaise Yukon potatoes and purple fennel slaw.

Reservations accepted.

Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Bevi Seafood Co.

236 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7503; beviseafoodco.com The neighborhood seafood market and restaurant menu serves seasonal seafood, as well as po-boys and hot plates. Live or boiled crawfish are available through June, and shrimp and blue crab are available most days. No reservations.

Weekend drive-thru and outdoor seating available.

Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Brown Butter Restaurant

231 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 609-3871; brownbutterrestaurant.com The Market Catch is blackened local fish served with fire-roasted corn, crawfish maque choux with smoked tomato cream. The pimento cheeseburger includes an eight-ounce patty, pimento cheese, pickled onions and garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

Reservations accepted.

Curbside pickup and limited outdoor seating available.

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

Bienvenue on Hickory

467 Hickory Ave., (504) 305-4792; bienvenueharahan.com A Bang Bang shrimp wrap includes grilled or fried shrimp, pepper Jack cheese, tiger sauce and apple slaw served with french fries.

Reservations accepted.

Drive-thru and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

118 Harbor View Court, Slidell, (985) 315-7001, thebluecrabnorthshore.com; 7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; thebluecrabnola.com These seafood restaurants, with outdoor seating overlooking Lake Pontchartrain at both locations, feature a menu of sandwiches, fried seafood platters, boiled seafood and more. The fried catfish platter is served with fries, hushpuppies and French bread. No reservations. New Orleans: Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Slidell: Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Blue Oak BBQ

900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; blueoakbbq.com The barbecue on the menu includes smoked sausage, ribs, brisket and pulled pork, served with sides

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Li’l Dizzy’s serves Creole favorites including fried chicken, red beans and rice and gumbo.

such as ginger-sesame slaw and roasted garlic macaroni and cheese. The Southern fried catfish sandwich, a recurring special, comes with tartar sauce, pickles, pickled onions, lettuce, and fresh dill. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Botanicals NOLA

3726 St. Claude Ave., (504) 251-6603; botanicalsnola.com Boasting a motto of “Heal Yourself,” this organic smoothie and juice bar serves a plant-based menu that includes acai bowls and avocado toast, vegan cupcakes and muffins. The vegan Belgian waffle is topped with bananas, toasted pecans and maple syrup. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Boulevard American Bistro

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,

Breakaway’s R&B

(504) 889-2301; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood, (504) 4105171; 70340 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 326-2121; boulevardbistro.com The family-friendly American bistro recently added a third location in Covington. Boulevard oysters are fried Gulf oysters served with cream spinach and Crystal aioli.

Pan-seared crab cakes are served with french fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 5715179; breakawaysrb.com Husband and wife duo chef Paul Artigues and Olivia Rochon Artigues opened this Creole, neighborhood-style restaurant early this year. The menu includes crawfish fritters served with remoulade, shrimp gumbo served over rice and the avocado, cheese and sprouts sandwich. Breakaway’s also has boozy sno-balls. Outdoor seating available. Dinner and late-night Thu.-Mon. $$

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Breaux Mart

1015 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 766-8976; facebook.com/ bourbonbaileysbbq Family-owned Southern barbecue spot with meat smoked daily. The pulled pork platter is served with a choice of side, like black beans and fried macaroni, or on a sandwich with fries and pickles. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

315 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885- 5565; 3233 Magazine St., (504) 262-6019; 9647 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 7378146; breauxmart.com The locally owned grocery chain serves pre-packaged and a la carte lunch and dinner specials. Popular choices include baked or fried catfish, red beans and rice, pork chops, cornbread

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and peach cobbler. Takeout only. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; brigstens.com Chef Frank Brigsten and his wife Marna opened this Riverbend restaurant in 1986. Fresh-caught Louisiana seafood is a menu star. Lenten shrimp and okra gumbo is served with Jazzmen aromatic rice. Broiled Gulf fish with a crab crust and lemon crab sauce is served with mushrooms, asparagus and leeks. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Briquette

701 S. Peters St., (504) 3027496; briquette-nola.com An open kitchen and 18-foot seafood display make this restaurant stand out, along with the community tables and an extensive wine list.

Caramelized sea scallops are served with charred poblano butter and fried goat cheese grits. Visiting

1760 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4636; budsisthai.com The Marigny restaurant offers a daily happy hour and an eclectic Asian beer list. Fried soft shell crab curry, a special, is served with vermicelli noodles.

Tofu and seasonal mushrooms are cooked with fresh lime juice, cilantro, mint, and green and red onions and served with

jasmine rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

The Business Bar

4525 Freret St., Suite 107, (504) 581-8667; thebusinessbar.co The Uptown restaurant and bar welcomes in people looking for a workspace.

Fried or grilled pieces of salmon are served with sweet chili sauce and a side of seasoned fries. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri. and brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Bywater American Bistro 2900 Chartres St., (504) 605-3827;

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facebook.com/bywateramericanbistro Nina Compton’s neighborhood restaurant offers seasonal appetizers such as barbecued octopus served with smoked carrot puree.

Pan-roasted Gulf fish is served with white beans and confit cherry tomatoes.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Dinner Wed.-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 New Orleans staples.

Mumbo Gumbo is a file gumbo filled with chicken, sausage, shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, okra and tomato.

No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Bywater Brew Pub

3000 Royal St., (504) 7668118; bywaterbrewpub.com Back for spring, crawfish is boiled with Viet-Cajun spices and served with corn and bread. Chef Anh Luu’s menu features a variety of Cajun- and Vietnameseinspired dishes, including the crawfish etouffee nachos, which are fried wonton chips, crawfish tails, etouffee sauce with cheddar and Cotija cheeses, scallions and cilantro.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.Sun., dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

C Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; cafereconcile.org New Orleans Creole soul food is prepared by youth in training and staff. The menu features classic New Orleans dishes such as chicken and sausage gumbo, catfish po-boys

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and plates. Crab cakes are hand-breaded and topped with crawfish cream sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outside seating available. Lunch Tue.-Fri. $

Captain Sid’s

1700 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-2840; captainsids.com Boiled crawfish are sold by the pound in this no-frills seafood market. Add boiled corn, potatoes, sausage, mushrooms, garlic and seafood or pork boudin for an additional cost. Cooked food includes seafood

pasta salad, stuffed crabs, crabmeat pie and stuffed mirlitons. No reservations.

Takeout only. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; casaborrega.com The menu is inspired by Mexico City, and there is live music on Fridays. Elote is grilled corn on the cobb topped with Cotija cheese, crema Mexicana, chili and lime. Enchiladas de Mole are chicken enchiladas topped with mole sauce, onion and sesame seeds. For dessert,

tres leches cake is made with evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream topped with mint leaf. Reservations recommended for parties larger than four. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Thu. and Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Castnet Seafood

10826 Hayne Blvd., (504) 244-8446 The po-boy shop specializes in seafood, including shrimp, oysters, catfish and trout, but there also are sandwiches stuffed with roast beef, meatballs and hot or smoked sausage.

Seafood also is available on platters and patrons can get sausage by the link or single fried fish fillets.

No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

Central City BBQ

1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; centralcitybbq.com Award-winning woodsmoked barbecue includes choices like USDA Prime brisket burnt ends, brisket and other barbecue meat by the pound, sandwiches and platters. The 5+4 Sampler is a choice of

3218 Magazine St., (504) 3814264; chothairestaurant.com Jimmy Cho’s Uptown restaurant elevates homestyle Thai dishes with stylish presentation. Spicy clams are tossed in a Thai barbecue sauce and served with fresh roti. Crispy whole snapper comes with a spicy tamarind glaze, fresh herbs, and jasmine rice. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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

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(504) 909-0108; clesicatering.com Boiled crawfish is available by the pound and is served with add-ons including sausage, mushrooms, corn, potatoes and garlic.

Crawfish queso puts Clesi’s crawfish in a homemade queso.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Commander’s Palace

1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; commanderspalace.com Pecan-crusted Gulf fish is

topped with jumbo lump crab and served with roasted corn, asparagus, grilled kale and whiskey-spiked crushed corn cream. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Dinner daily, lunch Thu.-Fri., and brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Common Interest Restaurant & Lounge

Hotel Indigo French Quarter, 705 Common St., (504) 5955605; ihg.com/hotelindigo The menu features New Orleans cuisine with a twist, such as the NotYour-Common Benedict,

which includes shrimp and crawfish cornbread, poached egg and hollandaise sauce and is served with bacon. The Jazzed Up Parade fried chicken thigh is drizzled with pepper jelly and served with jalapeño hushpuppies and french Fries. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

her Caribbean roots and culinary influences on a seasonally changing menu. Gulf fish is served with smoked fumet, okra and tomatoes. Jalapeño and scallion hushpuppies are served with cilantro crema. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

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Old No. 77 Hotel, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5992119; comperelapin.com Chef Nina Compton’s Warehouse District restaurant combines

634 Louisa St., (504) 9450742; thecountryclubneworleans.com Chef Chris Barbato puts a modern touch on Creole and Southern dishes.

Norwegian salmon is cooked on a griddle and served with yellow and red beets, “flowerfetti” and basil vinaigrette. Outdoor seating available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, drag brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Crossing

439 Dauphine St., (504) 523-4517; crossingnola.com The menu includes a selection of burgers, flatbread pizza and bar snacks. The Beyond Burger is a vegan patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole.

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

D Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant

841 Iberville St., (504) 581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-4141; 2200 Magazine St., (504) 962-7760; deanies.com The Giant Seafood Platter is a bounty of shrimp, oysters, catfish, soft shell crabs and crawfish balls served with french fries. Charbroiled oysters are oven-broiled on the half shell and served PAGE 27

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Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; sonesta. com/desireoysterbar Oysters are available on the half shell raw, chargrilled or fried, and the menu includes gumbo, shrimp remoulade and a variety of po-boys.

Breakfast offerings include shrimp and grits with a fried egg and fried chicken and waffles.

Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Dian Xin

1218 Decatur St., (504) 2662828; dianxinnola.com The French Quarter restaurant is known for its bao, including steamed pork and shrimp. The menu includes crabmeat and crawfish bao and xiao long boa, which

are soup-filled pork dumplings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600, (504) 821-0535; dookychaserestaurants.com The Creole fine-dining landmark offers a lunch menu with red beans and rice served with fried chicken and a side.

Pan-seared Louisiana redfish is served with succotash, lump crab meat and Creole sauce.

Reservations accepted.

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

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8348216; dorignacs.com Friday is seafood night at the café with a choice of fried or baked fish, with the soup of the day, white rice and choice of two sides. In addition to nightly specials, the café serves hot lunch, sandwiches and soups.

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Dragonfly Café

530 Jackson Ave., (504) 544-9530; dragonflynola.com Shrimp is tossed in a peach pepper jelly glaze and served on focaccia. Sheauxlox and the House-Baked Crustinis is salmon served with herbed cream cheese and pickles. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Sun. $$

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Lunch and dinner daily. $

Empire State Delicatessen

Hancock Whitney Center, 447 St. Charles Ave., (504) 412-8326; empirestatedeli.com New York meets New Orleans with daily specials like fish and chips with grilled or fried fish. The daily menu of sandwiches features Boar’s Head cold cuts, salads and other deli favorites. The Fat Kat sandwich is one full pound of Boar’s Head pastrami grilled with melted swiss and yellow mustard on toasted rye bread. No reservations.

Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

F Flamingo A-Go-Go

869 Magazine St., (504) 5772202; flamingonola.com The menu ranges from burgers and flatbreads to poke bowls and nacho fries.

The brunch menu features chicken and waffles and the jerk chicken burrito, which includes black beans, rice, pico de gallo, Chihuahua cheese, a fried egg, ranchero verde sauce and queso blanco. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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

Francesca by Katie’s

515 Harrison Ave., (504) 266-2511; francescadeli.com The deli and pizzeria serves a selection of burgers, pizzas, salads, po-boys and specialty sandwiches. On Fridays during Lent, the seafood platter includes fried catfish, fried shrimp, crab cakes, hushpuppies, french fries and optional fried oysters and can be ordered to serve two or four people. No reserva-

tions. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. $$

Frey Smoked Meat Co.

4141 Bienville St., Suite 110, (504) 488-7427; freysmokedmeat.com The menu features sandwiches, burgers and barbecue platters with choices such as pulled pork, smoked chicken, pork belly and more. There also are specialty milkshakes with seasonal offerings.

Reservations accepted for parties over eight. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Fritai

1535 Basin St., (504) 2647899; fritai.com Chef Charly Pierre serves Haitian cuisine and applies his style to some Caribbean and Creole dishes. Haitian griyo is double-cooked pork served with rice, beans, fried plantains, spicy relish and Creole sauce. No reservations. Delivery available.

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

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Meril serves Mexican street-food style corn on the cob with chili-lime mayo and Cotija cheese.

Froot Orleans

2438 Bell St., (504) 233-3346; frootorleans.com Street vendor Mannie King recently opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant selling his creative fresh fruit bowls, smoothies and salads. The dragon berry bowl includes dragonfruit berries and grapes and topped with berry drizzle.

No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat.

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5646; furysrestaurant.com This Italian restaurant offers daily specials as well as trout Carrie, which is topped with sautéed lump crabmeat and served with salad, vegetables and choice of potato or spaghetti. No reservations.

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G GW Fins

808 Bienville St.; (504) 5813467; gwfins.com The menu at the French Quarter restaurant changes daily based on its suppliers’ catches. Past menus have featured dishes such as lobster dumplings, snapper ceviche, pumpkin-seed crusted sheepshead and wild redfish, and any meal can be finished with salty malty ice cream pie. Reservations required. Dinner daily. $$$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 5252021; galatoires.com The menu of Creole dishes features the Galatoire Goute, which includes separate servings of crab Maison and shrimp remoulade. The Godchaux salad is served with lump crab meat, boiled shrimp, tomato, egg, anchovy fillet and Creole mustard vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar & Catering

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; gattusos.net Gattuso’s has been serving American cuisine with New Orleans favorites for 20 years. Menu items include burgers, club sandwiches, wraps, salads, po-boys as well as daily specials that can include red beans and rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

H Hieux Boil Seafood House

3340 Magazine St., (504) 3094532; 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 766-0478; boilseafoodhouse.com The restaurant serves AsianCajun style boiled seafood.

The Feast Seafood Bucket includes lobster, crawfish, shrimp, snow crab legs, clams, mussels, andouille, corn and potatoes. The menu also features sandwiches, pastas and appetizers.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

House of Blues New Orleans

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; houseofblues.com/neworleans The menu of Southern dishes includes the Juicy Lucy burger, which features a beef patty topped with provolone cheese, jalapeños, roasted tomatoes and chipotle aioli.

The menu also has gluten-free options. Reservations suggested. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Thu.-Sat. Menu also available on concert days. $$

I Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

635 Kepler St., Gretna, (504) 227-5544; islandparadisenola.com Caribbean dishes include Callaloo, a traditional soup made in Trinidad and Tobago; jerk tacos with a choice of jerk or plain chicken or fish dressed with lettuce,

tomatoes and jalapeños; and curried goat served with stewed cabbage and a side of your choice, which could include rice and peas. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

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Delivery only, (504) 434-8892; jazzyketo.com The weekly meal-prep service makes keto-friendly and sugar- and gluten-free dishes.

Menus are updated every week, and a recent menu included blackened chicken with Creole okra served over riced cauliflower, tuna and cauliflower casserole, and a smoked sausage and grilled onion wrap with ranch-broccoli bites. $$

You’ll be met with lemony, citrus notes and a hint of vibrant passionfruit and basil. The palate is fresh and vibrant with concentrated blackcurrant leaf and a hint of classic cut-grass and green melon. So refreshing, you’ll be left wanting another glass.

Jewel of the South

1026 St. Louis St., (504) 2658816; jewelnola.com Braised wagyu short ribs are served with parsnip and green onion. The black pudding features prune jollop, pickled shallot and daikon radish. On the “sweets” menu,

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Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 9493232; alwayssmokin.com The Joint serves barbecued ribs, sandwiches and platters. The beef brisket plate is served with choice of two sides, such as potato salad and baked beans. Outdoor seating available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; josephineestelle.com This spacious restaurant in the Ace Hotel serves a blend of contemporary Italian and Southerninspired cuisine. Panseared Gulf fish is served with Maitake mushrooms, red wine reduction and peperonata. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Breakfast Thu.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine

St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4869950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com The Mission Burrito includes beans, rice, cheddar-Jack cheese and salsa la fonda in a grilled tortilla. The Luau quesadilla is filled with grilled Gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, pineapple salsa and cheddar-Jack cheese.

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

K Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; katiesinmidcity.com The neighborhood restaurant’s menu includes sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks and more. Taeyo’s seafood beignets are filled with crawfish, shrimp, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jalapeños, caramelized onions and jalapeño aioli.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-4701; kennerseafood.net Boiled seafood includes crab, shrimp and crawfish served with corn, potatoes, sausage, mushrooms and garlic.

Choose from a list of fried platters such as soft-shell crab, breaded pork chop and oysters.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Kindred

7537 Maple St., (504) 8419538; kindrednola.com The menu of plant-based comfort food includes po-boys, veggie burgers and no-chicken chicken sandwiches. The “tuna” sandwich is made of smashed chickpea salad served on French bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

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Lobster with herbed grains, frisée and sherry was one of the changing dishes on the tasting menu at Saint-Germain.

1300 N. Broad St., (504) 920-9991; lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com The plant-focused menu includes salads, sandwiches and quiches with many vegan options. A B.L.A.T. is house made adzuki bean bacon, arugula, avocado, roasted tomato and rosemary aioli on toasted multigrain bread. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Larder Gourmet Market + Eatery

3005 Veterans Blvd., Metairie; (504) 766-6157; lardergourmetmarket.com The breakfast menu features smoked salmon and Cajun Caviar served on an everything bagel with chive cream cheese.

On the lunch and dinner menu, the citrus shrimp gyros includes shrimp, hummus, Greek salad and tzatziki in a pita.

On Fridays, fried fish is served with crawfish etouffee and garlic bread, with a portion of the sale donated to Hospitality Cares. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat., Dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

Laurel Oak Restaurant

Magnolia Hotel, 535 Gravier St.; (504) 527-0006; laureloakrestaurant.com This Southern brasserie includes burrata pimento, a daily fish special and jerk-spiced duck, along with sides including potato salad and cast-iron cornbread.

Reservations required.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Le Bayou Restaurant and Oyster Bar

503 Bourbon St.; (504) 529-4256; lebayourestaurant.com A fillet of Gulf fish is stuffed with Louisiana crawfish dressing and baked. It is served with crawfish cream sauce and jambalaya. Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner and late night daily. $$

Le Chat Noir

715 St. Charles Ave.; (504) 381-0045; lechatnoirnola.com

The oyster bar offers up to eight varieties from the U.S. and Canada, depending on availability. The crab fat agnolotti is made with oyster cream, scallop, oysters and crispy prosciutto.

Reservations required,

except for at the oyster bar. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

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Legacy Kitchen

Craft Tavern, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; Tacklebox, 817 Common St., (504) 827-1651; Steak & Chop, 91 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 513-2606; legacykitchen.com Each Legacy Kitchen restaurant has a unique flavor, such as a seafood-focus at Tacklebox and steaks at Steak & Chop. On the Craft Tavern menu, the All American Beignet-wich is eggs, cheddar cheese, hickory bacon and grilled tomatoes served between two beignets. Reservations accepted. Craft Tavern and Tacklebox: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Steak & Chop: Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net Owned by a third generation of the Baquet family, which has run local restaurants since the 1940s, the Creole-soul restaurant is known for its gumbo, fried chicken and bread pudding. There PAGE 37

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Lotus serves a chirashi bowl filled with sashimi, rice and more. are daily specials as well as po-boys and seafood dishes. No reservations.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Little Horn

2440 Chartres St., (504) 6093745; littlehornnola.com Breakfast is served all day, including eggs cooked a variety of ways and served with bacon, hashbrowns or stone-ground grits on the side. The lunch menu includes the F.B.L.T., a vegetarian sandwich featuring fake bacon, lettuce and tomato, and the C.B.L.T., with carrot bacon, lettuce and tomato. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $

Lotus

203 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 533-9879; lotusbistronola.com This Japanese restaurant and sake bar features traditional dishes as well as fusion items. The Lotus

Roll includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, masago and cucumber wrapped in seaweed. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Tues.-Sat. $$

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; lucyssurf.com The downtown bar serves salads, seafood entrees, sandwiches and tacos.

Yellowfin tuna is seared and served with warm orzo, tomato, spinach and onion, and topped with a mango-pineapple salsa. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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

Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; lukeneworleans.com The Central Business District restaurant serves

both raw and cooked seafood dishes. The Louisiana crawfish omelet is back on the brunch menu for crawfish season with eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.

Reservations accepted and recommended for parties of six or more. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat. and Sun. $$$

M Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles

Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 920-2858; mamommashouse.com Ma Momma’s menu includes breakfast sandwiches, seafood entrees, and chicken and waffles. You can choose from a variety of waffle types, including rum, pralines and cream, banana nut, chocolate, strawberry and rainbow. In 2018, Ma Momma’s beans — which

are cooked in chicken broth and with pork sausage, bell peppers and onions — won the Red Beans Madness tournament. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and brunch daily. $$

Mad Batter Bakery

204 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 682-2253; madbatterbakery.net This bakery offers specialty cakes, cupcakes and cookies, and there are individual pastries and sweets, too.

Cake offerings include berry chantilly, lemon and chocolate doberge, German chocolate, carrot, coconut and chocolate delight. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Mahony’s Po-boys & Seafood

901 Iberville St., (504) 7172422; 3454 Magazine St. (504) 899-3374; mahonyspoboys.com

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Mahony’s serves po-boys and New Orleans classics like etouffee, gumbo and crawfish Monica. The Peacemaker po-boy contains jumbo fried shrimp, oysters, candied bacon and comes dressed. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Uptown: Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon.; French Quarter: Lunch Mon. and Fri.-Sun., dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Martin Wine & Spirits

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7300; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; martinwine.com This wine and spirits store also has a deli serving salads, sandwiches and sides like potato and pasta salads. The Smoked Salmon Nova Delight is salmon, cream cheese, red onions and capers on a bagel. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Metairie: Breakfast and

lunch daily; New Orleans: Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’

1458 N. Broad St., (504) 9490000; Instagram, @mchardyschicken McHardy’s specializes in boxes of fried chicken, and side dishes include seasoned greens, red beans, fried okra, fries, coleslaw and potato salad. Lunch Mon.-Sat. No reservations.

Delivery available. $

Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; emerilsrestaurants.com/ meril One of Emeril Legasse’s restaurants, Meril serves pastas and entrees such as ribs, steak and chicken.

The hand-rolled gnudi is dumplings with squash, mushrooms and truffle ricotta. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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Messina’s Runway Cafe

New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com Located inside the restored Art Deco terminal building, this restaurant serves Creole classics. The Creole glazed salmon is seared and topped with a cane mustard glaze, and it’s served with garlic potatoes and sauteed green beans. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat. and Sun. $$$

Middendorf’s

1951 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, (985) 771-7777; 30160 Highway 51 South, Akers, (985) 386-6666; middendorfsrestaurant.com The restaurant is known for its fried catfish and has an array of seafood platters including crab, shrimp and flounder. No reservations.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; mikimotosushi.com The extensive menu includes soups, salads, tempura dishes, sushi, sashimi and rice and udon dishes. The unagi dombur is grilled eel served over

steamed rice with eel sauce with soup and salad.

Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Delivery available.

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

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 Asia. The changing menu features dishes like Korean pork bulgogi with sesame, shiitake, seafood fermented vegetables and grains in a bowl.

Reservations recommended. Limited outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. and Mon., brunch Sun. $$

Mizu Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion

5250 Jefferson Highway, Suite 3, Elmwood, (504) 7660168; mizunola.com The restaurant serves sushi, teriyaki, fried rice, noodles and more. The Dirty Old Man roll is snow crab and tempura shrimp with crab stick, eel sauce and smelt roe. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Morrow’s

2438 St. Claude Ave., (504) 827-1519; morrowsnola.com

The menu includes Creole dishes with local seafood, fried chicken and crawfish pasta and Korean specialties such as barbecued short ribs and a rice bowl.

Grilled redfish is served with mashed potatoes and topped with barbecue shrimp sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Mosca’s

4137 Highway 90, Westwego, (504) 436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com Mosca’s has been serving family-style Italian dishes — with generous portions — since 1946. Chicken a la grande is sauteed with rosemary and Italian seasoning, garlic and white wine. Reservations recommended. Delivery available.

Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 5239656; mothersrestaurant.net The long-time counter-service is known for its po-boys and mix of Creole favorites, such as jambalaya and red beans and rice.

Breakfast is served all day and includes cheese grits with crawfish etouffee.

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

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301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; 512 Bienville St.,

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Sweet Soulfood serves a vegan gumbo with okra and wheat gluten-based sausage.

(504) 309-4848; 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 833-6310; mredsrestaurants. com/oyster-bar The menu includes oysters, Gulf fish, Creole favorites, po-boys and more.

A fried shrimp and fish platter comes with fries or jambalaya. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mukbang Seafood & Bar

8312 Oak St., (504) 345-2695; facebook.com/mukbangseafoodnola The Vietnamese-Cajun

restaurant opened last fall, and its menu includes po-boys and fried seafood platters. One special is the fried catfish served over Cajun fried rice.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

served in a citrus butter sauce over grits and asparagus. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

The Munch Factory

3332 Bienville St., (504) 8275474; neyows.com The Creole spot serves po-boys, red beans, file gumbo, barbecue shrimp, smothered pork chops and more. Pasta Bienville is penne pasta with grilled chicken and a cream sauce.

No reservations. Delivery

Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, (504) 459-2180; themunchfactory.net The menu features sandwiches, wraps, salads, chicken wings and nachos.

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Brisket is one of the barbecue choices at Smoked in Harahan. available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

Nice Guys Nola

7910 Earhart Blvd., (504) 302-2404; facebook.com/ niceguysnola The crawfish and hot sausage quesadilla is made with mozzarella cheese and red and green bell peppers, and the menu also includes chargrilled oysters, nachos and loaded fries. For brunch, specialties include shrimp, lobster and grits or a pork chop and eggs.

No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch daily. $$

NOLA Crawfish King & Barbecue

5321 Franklin Ave., (504) 259-0828; crawfishking.com This restaurant focuses on seasonal boiled seafood and barbecue.

On Fridays, a fish fry

special includes two fried catfish fillets with two sides, such as crab boil potatoes, turkey necks, corn or sausage.

No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and early dinner daily. $$

Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine & Pastries

2025 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 354-1364; nonnoscajuncuisineandpastries.com The menu includes Creole staples, seafood dishes, po-boys, salads and pastries. Nonno’s Southern shrimp and grits features two eggs and toast with the option to swap out the shrimp with catfish or red snapper. No reservations. Delivery available.

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

North Broad Seafood 1901 N. Broad St., (504) 948-6050;

northbroadseafood.com This family-owned graband-go spot offers a variety of hot plates and Creole specialties. Hot boiled crawfish is a specialty this season, and it’s recommended to call ahead to order. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. $

O Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; orleansgrapevine.com The wine bar has shareable plates like cheeseboards and baked brie as well as a full menu that includes daily specials.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

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Peacock Room

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, 501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3073; peacockroomnola.com The Peacock Room offers cocktails, bar snacks and sharable plates. Honey praline shrimp noodles come with bok choy, candied pecans and rice noodles. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

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800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; pecherestaurant.com Chef Ryan Prewitt has won a James Beard award for his takes on fresh Gulf

seafood, which incorporates Louisianan, South American and Spanish influences. An entree of grilled tuna is served with lentils, carrots and kumquats. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

PeeWee’s Crabcakes on the Go

2908 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 264-7330; 4500 Old Gentilly Road, (504) 354-9884; peeweescrabcakes.com A menu of seafood and Creole dishes includes several types of crab cakes. Red beans and rice comes with fried catfish and potato salad.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery available. Central City (takeout only): Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sat.; Gentilly: Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. and Mon. $$

Pelican Club

312 Exchange Place, (504) 523-1504; pelicanclub.com

This contemporary restaurant offers cuisine with French, Italian and Asian influences. Paneed Gulf fish with jumbo lump crabmeat is served with jalapeño hollandaise, meuniere and potatoes.

Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.Sun. $$$

Pizza Domenica

117 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 229-6538; 3200 Banks St., (504) 459-2072; 4933 Magazine St., (504) 3014978; pizzadomenica.com The mushroom pizza includes aged provolone, caramelized onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella and is topped with an egg. The menu also includes salads, garlic knots, baked ziti, roasted cauliflower and desserts.

No reservations. Delivery available. Lakeview and Uptown: Lunch Sat.-Sun, dinner Wed.-Sun.; MidCity (takeout and delivery only): Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

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Plume Algiers

1113 Teche St., (504) 3814893, plumealgiers.com This former pop-up serves regional Indian cooking with a rotating list of specials using local, seasonal ingredients.

Mushroom kothu roti is made with stir-fried mushrooms, goat cheese raita and tarragon.

Reservations required for dinner. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch (takeout and delivery only) Thu.Mon. Prepaid dinner Fri.-Sun. $$

Pontilly Coffee

4000 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 355-2187; facebook.com/pontillycoffee The coffeeshop serves coffee and espresso drinks and a selection of baked goods. Croissant sandwiches are available with a choice of tuna salad, chicken salad or smoked turkey. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Pyre BBQ

2020 Woodrow St., Mandeville, (985) 231-7417; pyrebbq.com This casual, modern spot offers an extensive menu of barbecue and Cajun staples, some with contemporary twists. A boudin grilled cheese fea-

tures crispy boudin balls with pepper jelly, bread and butter pickles and cheddar cheese. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun, Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

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4200 D’Hemecort St., (504) 345-2058; queentrinilisa.com A native of Trinidad & Tobago, chef Lisa Nelson aka Queen Trini Lisa’s cuisine is influenced by African, East Indian and Asian cultures. A vegan plate features rice and peas, stir-fried cabbage, Caribbean-style spinach and fried plantains.

Delivery available.

Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

R Ralph’s on the Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; ralphsonthepark.com Brown butter-glazed fish is served with baby green beans, roasted fingerling potatoes, brown butter glacage and almond butter. Appetizers include turtle soup, truffle fries and City Park salad with applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese and Granny Smith apples.

Reservations accepted.

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

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 5981200; redfishgrill.com Wood-grilled redfish is served with crawfish, tasso and roasted mushrooms, Pontalba potatoes and lemon-butter sauce.

There’s an oyster bar for raw oysters, and signature barbecue oysters are fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and topped with blue cheese dressing. Reservations

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

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 5532277; revolutionnola.com Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto’s menu covers a lot of ground, from caviar to oysters, house-made charcuterie, pasta, seafood, lobster, steaks and game. The Triptych of Quail includes boudin-stuffed quail, Southern-fried quail and absinthe-glazed quail.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.Sun. $$$

Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House

6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 300-1804; rizzutosristorante.com The menu combines versions of classic Italian dishes with pasta and seafood as well as steaks and chops. Veal Rizzuto is topped with artichokes, mushrooms, crabmeat, tomatoes, basil and lemon butter.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery available.

Outdoor seating available.

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

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

Citywide; therubyslippercafe.net Louisiana crawfish cake Benedict is served with spinach, corn maque choux, fried green tomatoes and crawfish cream sauce. The menu includes several signature Benedicts, omelets, French toast, migas and more. No reservations.

Delivery available.

Outdoor seating available at some locations.

Breakfast and brunch daily. $$

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Citywide; pjscoffee.com There are coffee and espresso drinks, as well as non-coffee drinks.

Many locations have bagels, breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The Honey Macadamia Sweet Cold Foam features cold brew with honey sweetener, topped with honey-infused sweet cold foam. No reservations.

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

S Saba

5757 Magazine St., (504) 3247770; eatwithsaba.com Chef Alon Shaya’s modern Israeli menu’s selection of small plates includes kale tabbouleh, labneh with pomegranate and dill, and hummus with toppings such as spicy lamb ragu, blue grab or Brussels sprouts. Short rib tagine includes Moroccan cous cous and candied citrus.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Saint-Germain

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-8729; saintgermainnola.com There are two dining options at this Bywater restaurant and wine bar.

There’s a weekly tasting menu offered by chefs Blake Aguillard and William “Trey” Smith, who were named to Food & Wine magazine’s list of best new chefs in the U.S. in 2021. There’s also a menu of small plates such as country-style pate or aged hanger steak available at the bar and in the courtyard. Reservations required for dining room. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Schaefer’s Seafood

1726 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-3973; facebook. com/schaefers.seafood This Bucktown seafood market has been a neighborhood institution for five decades. It offers raw and cooked seafood and is

known for hot boiled crawfish and shrimp, and serves gumbo, stuffed crabs and more. No reservations.

Lunch Wed.-Sun. $$

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 9303071; seaworthynola.com The selection of raw oysters includes oysters from the Gulf and East and West coasts. The menu also focuses on seafood, and sandwiches include a shrimp po-boy and a New England-style seafood roll filled with crawfish.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Dinner daily. $$$

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; facebook. com/seithers.seafood Seither’s is known for hot boiled seafood including crawfish and crabs, but it also has a full menu of po-boys and seafood dishes. Eggplant Harahan is made with fried eggplant medallions topped with shrimp and cream sauce.

No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Shaya

4213 Magazine St., (504) 8914213; shayarestaurant.com The menu of modern Israeli cuisine includes small plates of falafel with green tahini, fattoush salad with sumac date vinaigrette and lamb kofte. Hanger steak is served with za’atar toum and fingerling potatoes.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Smoked

6901 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 577-0199; facebook.com/ smokedbysteve The barbecue spot offers brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage and chicken leg quarters. There are changing specials such as brisket chili over fries

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Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles serves fried chicken wings with a buttered waffle. or pork belly burnt ends in smoky and sweet hot sauce. No reservations.

Limited outdoor seating.

Lunch Tue.-Sat. $$

Sneaky Pickle & Brine Bar

3200 Burgundy St., (504) 2185651; yousneakypickle.com The relocated Sneaky Pickle has a menu split between non-vegan and vegan options such as the smoked tempeh Reuben with caramelized onions and slaw. At dinner, its known as the Brine Bar and adds pasta dishes and entrees.

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

Soule Cafe

2549 Banks St., (504) 7660937; Soule-2-Geaux, 7007 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 6093444; soulecafenola.com The menu includes a mix of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including sliders with beef

or Impossible patties.

Specials include dishes like potatoes topped with seafood in cream sauce, vegan egg rolls and fried seafood on Fridays. Reservations accepted. Limited outdoor seating available. Mid-City: Dinner Tue.-Sat.; Arabi: Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. $$

Stein’s Market & Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 5270771; steinsdeli.com Dan Stein’s Lower Garden District shop specializes in New York-style deli sandwiches and Italian cold cuts, and the coolers have a well-curated selection of craft beers. An Italian hoagie includes mortadella, Molinari Genoa salami and hot coppa, aged provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic vinaigrette on Amoroso bread. No reservations. Delivery available.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.Sun. $

Stuph’d Beignets & Burgers

3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-4571; Instagram, @get_stuphd As the name implies, the restaurant on St. Claude stuffs its beignets with savory or sweet ingredients. Philly cheese steak beignets are stuffed with beef, cheese, onions, peppers and mushrooms. There also are stuffed burgers, wings and some seafood dishes. No reservations.

Delivery and limited outdoor seating available.

Lunch Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $

Sweet Soulfood

1025 N. Broad St., (504) 821-2669; sweetvegansoulfood.com Vegan versions of New Orleans and American classics fill the menu and there is vegan ice cream. Weekly specials include fried cauliflower and mushrooms, red beans, collard greens,

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T Tavolino Pizza & Lounge

141 Delaronde St., (504) 6053365; tavolinonola.com The Algiers Point restaurant has signature thin-crust pies like the Red Goat, topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, spicy salami, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, honey and parsley. The menu also has salads, pepperoni chips, meatballs and more. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Thaihey NOLA

308 Decatur St., (504) 3548646; thaiheythaifood.com The new French Quarter restaurant serves adventurous Thai dishes. The Thaihey Khi mao noodle dish includes spicy, stirfried black ink pasta served

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Thanh Thanh Restaurant

131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-8678; t2restaurant.com The family-run restaurant serves an Asian-inspired menu with a highlight on Vietnamese dishes.

Sashimi tuna is tossed in Sriracha mayo and served with spring mix greens, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and peanut vinaigrette dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Delivery available.

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

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza Citywide; theospizza.com The Jammer’s “O”riginal

has mozzarella, goat cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions and banana peppers. The menu also includes sandwiches, salads, chicken wings and breadsticks.

No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Hours vary by location. $$

Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco

5015 Magazine St., (504) 267-7612; titoscevichepisco.com The Peruvian restaurant’s menu includes several types of ceviche with shrimp, octopus and a variety of fish. Chaufa de mariscos is Cantonese fried rice, mixed seafood, pisco, soy, sesame and eggs. Reservations recommended for large parties and weekends.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; tommyscuisine.com The Warehouse District restaurant serves pasta, and its main entrees include eggplant parmigiana and the duck Tchoupitoulas, which is served with bacon raspberry sauce, sauteed spinach and pecan rice.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.Sun. $$$

V Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; venezianeworleans.net The menu features Italian classics, like pastas and pizza as well as Creole seafood dishes. Fresh fish Cynthia is topped with shrimp and crawfish and a dill cream sauce.

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mended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

The Vintage

3121 Magazine St., (504) 3247144; thevintagenola.com The cafe’s menu features beignets and a selection of small plates, sandwiches and flatbreads. The Vintage flatbread includes marinara, pepperoni, roma tomatoes mozzarella cheese and basil.

No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Vyoone’s

412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com Vyoone Segue Lewis’ restaurant serves French and Creole-inspired dishes. On the brunch menu, Les Moules de Marinara is a dish of mussels in a white wine and herb

broth served with cherry tomatoes and baguettes.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

W Walker’s BBQ

10828 Hayne Blvd., (504) 2418227; cochondelaitpoboys.com Known for its Jazz Fest favorite, the cochon de lait po-boy, Walker’s also serves Southern-style barbecue offerings like ribs, chicken, brisket and sides like smothered mustard greens and potato salad at its walk-up counter. A cochon feast will feed six people and includes three pounds of smoked pork, six 8-inch French bread loaves, along with Wertie sauce and shredded cabbage.

No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Thu.-Fri. $$

Williby’s Catfish

4327 Paris Ave., (504) 354-9371; facebook.com/willibyscatfish0134 Williby’s, which offers takeout only, specializes in fresh catfish that can be cleaned and cooked on the spot. Customers can even choose which fish they want. Crawfish bisque is also available, along with sides including potato salad, peas and bread. Lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Willie Mae’s

Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 459-2640; Scotch House, 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; williemaesnola.com Three pieces of fried chicken, white or dark meat, come

with a choice of side, such as red beans, corn bread, fried okra, sweet peas, butter beans, yams or mac and cheese. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Pythian Market: Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat.; Scotch House: Lunch Mon.Sat. $$

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4915 St. Anthony Ave., (504) 282-7150; facebook.com/zimmersseafood This casual, family-owned counter service spot offers po-boys and fresh seafood, including crabs, crawfish and shrimp. An order of boiled seafood comes with corn, potatoes, sausage and turkey necks.

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PASCAL’S MANALE

CRABMEAT & SCALLOPS

ORLEANS GRAPEVINE WINE BAR & BISTRO SCALLOPS

Flamingo A-Go-Go is your go-to destination for outdoor cocktails and festive dining. Live your best life with our bottomless brunch, every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Take advantage of the spacious and shaded courtyard. Now open Mondays and Thursdays!

Pascal’s Manale has been a favorite among locals since 1913. Our Crabmeat & Scallops are sautéed in olive oil, green onions and red peppers with a cream sauce served over pasta. This pasta dish is the perfect meal for light seasonal eats.

Serving French-inspired American Creole cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter. Beautiful courtyard seating with an extensive wine list.

Menu items include Scallops—Large panseared scallops served on pecan rice with a hibiscus gastrique.

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MID CITY PIZZA T-BIRD

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Mid City Pizza is New Orleans’ best New York style pizza. Big pies, thin crispy crust with the perfect amount of cheese and only the freshest toppings.

Handmade dough made fresh daily and hand tossed to order. Come in and try one of our Specialty Pies like the T-Bird: pepperoni, sausage, chicken, asparagus, red peppers.

Did you know that Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats, offers savory menu items all day! Located on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras, stop in for these delicious Chicken Adobo Tacos served with black beans and cotija cheese! Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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NONNO’S CAJUN CUISINE & PASTRIES FILé GUMBO

This 7th ward spot offers a File’ Gumbo with shrimp, oysters, beef sausage, chicken, and crab. A large gumbo comes with a grilled cheese and a small comes with a 6” po-boy of your choice. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily.

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FURY’S

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From a pop-up concept to a neighborhood restaurant, Bub’s NOLA is a purveyor of mouthwatering smash burgers, sandwiches and sides. You can’t go wrong with the NOLA Hot Sausage sandwich—Patton’s Hot Sausage patty, American cheese, house made bread & butter pickles, spicy mayo, tomato and shredded lettuce.

The Fury family has been in the restaurant business since 1967 and at its current Metairie location since 1983. We make all of our sauces in-house, and every meal is freshly made to order. At Fury’s we take pride in serving the best home-cooked meals from classic Italian to iconic New Orleans Seafood.

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THAI MARINATED GRILLED SALMON Lenten Specials are offered every Friday during Lent! Thai Marinated Grilled Salmon, with Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Zucchini & Squash, Mushroom, and Cauliflower, with Scallion & Toasted Almond Basmati Rice, and Citrus Honey Soy Vinaigrette. Check out the rest of our Lenten Specials including Santa Fe Shrimp Salad, Seafood Gumbo, and Louisiana Fried Shrimp Po Boy at our delis!

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The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living serving exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. Enjoy delicious dishes like this GRIDDLED NORWEGIAN SALMON Made with Yellow & red beets, flowerfetti, & basil vinaigrette.

Messina’s Runway Café is located inside the historic terminal building at the restored New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Lunch offers a diner-style menu with daily “Blue Plate Specials.” Join us for weekend brunch and try Chef Leon’s Crab Cakes—two Louisiana blue crab cakes topped with lump crabmeat and a Cajun cream sauce, served with sautéed asparagus.

Located in historic Algiers Point, just steps away from the ferry terminal, Tavolino specializes in Italian-style thin crust pizzas. Just in time for Lent come by and enjoy the Shrimp Bruschetta Pizza - Pesto base with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, caramelized onions, red chili flakes and fresh poached shrimp. Open Wed – Sat 4-9 pm.

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Award-winning barbecue, burgers & shakes. Located in Mid-City with an 18 foot bar serving over 45 different beers & 50 different whiskeys. The menu features sandwiches, salads, BBQ platters, sides & customer favorite—Buffalo Burger—2 4oz beef patties with buffalo mayo, pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, and buffalo sauce. Hot & spicy.

Jazzy Keto serves fresh, delicious, colorful, and flavorful Keto meals with a New Orleans twist. A new menu comes out every week, with dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp with Creamy Cauliflower grits. Weekly meal prep plans and event catering are available.

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On the North Shore? Stop by Gallagher’s Grill for an experience that offers the best of fine dining and comfort. Fill up on Southern takes on seafood and steak, leaving room for dessert of course, Macadamia nut crusted Key Lime Pie anyone? Gallagher’s Grill thrives on its appetizers and offers buttery Bacon Wrapped Scallops with sauteed spinach, grilled artichokes, and Citrus Beurre Blanc.

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Beignets, coffee, bubbles, and bites. Home of the world famous beignet flight with fancy culinary trios: raspberry filled, smores, and matcha. Specialty rotating and seasonal beignets are on the menu as well as traditional. Whether raising a glass of bubbles to toast or a bite as you stroll the shops, we are your spot on Magazine Street.

Craft cocktails and mouthwatering southern dishes served up daily at the TackleBox. Brunch served daily until 2 p.m. Happy Hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m.

Pictured is a customer favorite Charbroiled Oysters made with garlic parmesan herb butter.

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ANNUNCIATION

JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO

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Annunciation serves modern, upscale Creole and Southern cuisine in a lovingly restored historic warehouse. The Soft Shell Crab Monica is a highlight of their menu, featuring crispy fried soft shell crab served over creamy linguine crawfish pasta. Dinner served Thurs-Mon.

This funky, Creole-tinged, Tex-Mex taqueria serves burritos, tacos, nachos, and quesadillas. Perfect for lent, their Jerk Shrimp Nachos come with grilled shrimp, black beans, cheddar-jack, avocado, cilantro, chipotle sour cream and pineapple salsa. Hours vary based on location.

For more than 20 years, Mikimoto has been the go-to spot for authentic Japanese cuisine in New Orleans. Freshly made sushi using the highest quality ingredients is what you’ll get with the Rainbow Roll - Snow crab, asparagus, and avocados inside seaweed & rice, topped with tuna (3), salmon (2), and yellowtail(1), and lemon slices.

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NICE GUYS NOLA

SURF & TURF POTATO STACK WITH A SHRIMP SKEWER Nice Guys Nola, home of true New Orleans food with a twist. This surf and turf potato is stacked with Grilled Lobster, Ribeye, onion rings, crawfish cheese sauce and a shrimp skewer. Shareable...

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GALLAGHER’S ON FRONT ST. PAN-SAUTEED POMPANO

The newest North Shore addition, Gallagher’s on Front St. utilizes Pat’s Gallagher’s classic Citrus Beurre Blanc method in their Pan-Sauteed Pompano.

The house favorite dish sautees pompano fish with jumbo-lump crab meat and flavors it with a floral white wine butter. The gray and mahogany colors paired with the ambience makes the Front Street restaurant the perfect location for date night!

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RAINBOW ROLL

A TAVOLA RESTAURANT & WINE BAR LASAGNA INVOLTINI

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at Lakeside Shopping Center, offers modern Italian cuisine. A Tavola, which means “at the table” in Italian, is a family-friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen serving wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, soup, salads, paninis, and sandwiches, alongside other Italian favorites. Join us on the patio for one of the most popular happy hours in the city.

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Common interest, Hotel Indigo’s recently opened restaurant and lounge, serves traditional New Orleans cuisine with a Contemporary twist. Visit Common Interest to try their Deep Fried Turkey, Creole Slaw, and Swiss Sandwich. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Late night daily.

BOULEVARD AMERICAN BISTRO

THE RUBY SLIPPER

BARBECUE RIBS

CRAWFISH CAKE BENEDICT

Now open in Covington! Boulevard American Bistro features classic American dishes, exceptional service, and consistent quality. All three locations offer dine-in, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Guests enjoy favorites like cedar plank salmon, steaks, and entrée salads. Visit our website to view our menu and make reservations.

The best thing about Spring...CRAWFISH SEASON! This limited time Crawfish Cake Benedict is made with Louisiana crawfish, red onions, red bell peppers, and creole seasonings with corn maque choux, and fried green tomatoes. Topped with two poached eggs and crawfish cream sauce. Try it today at any of The Ruby Slipper’s 6 Greater New Orleans locations.

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PAT’S REST AWHILE

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Enjoy a stunning view of Lake Pontchartrain while digging into a refreshing tuna salad at Pat’s Rest Awhile. The dish’s sesame crusted tuna is served over a bed of spring mix, pickled peppers, cucumbers, and carrots with Miso dressing and wontons drizzled over the top. Rest Awhile is just one of the Louisiana native Pat Gallagher’s laidback and relaxing restaurants on the North side of the Lakefront.

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Looking for home-style Creole cooking? Look no further than Neyow’s Creole Café. Menu favorites include Shrimp Creole, Gulf Oysters, Stuffed Crabs and the Seafood Platter - Farm raised catfish, gulf shrimp and oysters along with a stuffed crab, served with two sides.

Venezia was one of the first places to bring pizza to New Orleans in the late 1950s. Hand tossed crust, their signature red sauce & quality ingredients make their pies something really special. They offer New Orleansstyle Italian cuisine that everyone in your family will love in addition to their incredible pizzas.

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BUDSI’S AUTHENTIC THAI MUSHROOM LARB

Pat Gallagher takes an unorthodox approach to baked oysters, adding romano cheese sauce, chipotle peppers, and spinach while dousing the shallots on top with tequila sauce. Order the Oyster’s Pablo at Pat Gallagher’s 527 Restaurant and Bar before perusing their menu for the most fulfilling surf and terf on the North Shore.

Budsi’s serves street food–inspired dishes alongside homestyle cuisine at their stylish location in the Faubourg Marigny. Menu features an aromatic and distinctive Mushroom Larb, a medley of beech mushrooms, firm tofu, and fresh herbs. Veganfriendly upon request. Lunch and Dinner served Tues-Sun.

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CIOPPINO GENOVESE ZUPPA DI PESCE

CLASSICO MARGARITA PIZZA

Chef Andrea Apuzzo has been serving authentic Northern Italian dishes at his restaurant for over 36 years. Cioppino Genovese Zuppa di Pesce is prepared with fresh seafood, mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, lump crabmeat, and squid lightly sautéed with onion, garlic crushed red pepper, white wine, herbs, plum tomatoes & served with linguine.

Capri Blu offers a large selection of wines, specialty cocktails and delicious brick oven pizzas, like the Classico Margarita made with Fresh Tomatoes, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella and Fresh Basil. Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday. Other Capri favorites include Eggplant Crab Cakes, Fried Calamari and Oysters en Brochette.

Melt in your mouth tender! Prime Steaks at Rizzuto’s cooked to perfection. A once in a lifetime experience… is precisely what we strive to deliver to our guests at Rizzuto’s. Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

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KATIE’S

CRAWFISH BEIGNET

CASA BORREGA BAJA CEVICHE

PRIME STEAK

RUSH BOWLS YOGA BOWL

Crawfish is great. Beignets are great. At Katie’s, they take a little bit of both (minus the powdered sugar) to make something so good that it was featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” In just one bite, you get crawfish, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapenos, caramelized onions and a jalapeno aioli.

Talk about flavor!

Authentic Mexican cuisine and delicious handcrafted cocktails draw locals to Casa Borrega. Fan favorites include Baja Ceviche made with Fresh gulf shrimp and Tilapia -marinated in lime juice, cucumber, radish, avocado & onion with chips or tostadas. Salsa Verde & Roja - House made weekly from scratch using all fresh ingredients served with tortilla chips.

In A Rush? You now have an option for fast food that also delicious and healthy New Orleans! Rush Bowls is now open on Metairie Rd. Check out our menu of all natural bowls and smoothies, or create your own. Pictured is the Yoga Bowl made with mango, pineapple, banana, matcha, milk choice and froyo topped with granola, honey and coconut.

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TOMMY’S CUISINE

ANGELO BROCATO’S

EVOLVE COFFEE + MATCHA

Tommy’s Cuisine serves homestyle Italian Creole in the heart of the Warehouse District. Open for dine-in, take-out, and delivery. All bottles of wine are available for 50% off, and family meals are available for 4-6 people.

A New Orleans favorite for over 100 years, stop

by Angelo Brocato’s for classic Spumoni, delicious espresso, Italian cookies and the Cannoli Cake - Layers of white cake and vanilla ricotta cannoli filling with chocolate chips, outside is garnished with crushed cannoli shells and topped chopped pistachios. Can be pre ordered whole or sold in individual slices.

Evolve Coffee + Matcha in Metairie offers an evolving menu of seasonally inspired specialty coffee, matcha tea, pressed sandwiches, and vegan donuts. Try their Bananas Foster Latte made with house-crafted syrup and cinnamon, available hot or iced. Open daily.

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Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern offers refined American fare and crafted cocktails in an upscale, casual, full-service restaurant. Their brunch menu offers Fried Chicken & Waffles with hickory bacon-studded, pepper jelly maple syrup. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Quickly becoming a local’s downtown favorite, Curio serves a unique and modern approach to Creole cuisine. The hip and lively corner bar adds flair and creativity to its classic craft cocktails. Reserve your brunch spot on one of the most picturesque balconies in the French Quarter at Royal and Bienville.

Nola’s is known for Wings! And some of the other Things on the menu include Angus Steak plate, Blacked Fish, Grilled Pork Chop and Homemade Gumbo with Grilled cheese - Beef S. Sausage, Chicken Thigh, and Shrimp . When you’re hungry, come get the quality food you deserve. Open 7 days a week.

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MOSCA’S

DENNIS’ SEAFOOD CRAWFISH

CONCHITAS A LA PARMESANA

For more than 60 years, customers have enjoyed specialty Italian cuisine at Mosca’s Restaurant. From classics like Spaghetti and Meatballs to signature dishes like Shrimp Mosca, every dish is prepared to order. A dozen headless peel and eat shrimp - sautéed in olive oil, white wine, garlic and Italian seasonings.

Offers fresh & prepared seafood including hot boiled crawfish, live crawfish, boiled crabs, live crabs, fresh shrimp, boiled shrimp, softshell crabs & LA oysters.

Some of your favorite Louisiana seafood dishes and traditional New Orleans dishes are prepared and readily available including seafood gumbo, stuffed crabs, crawfish pies & stuffed artichokes. For over 35 years – Dennis’ Seafood is a local favorite!

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Peruvian cuisine served in an elegant terrace setting.

Menu includes Conchitas a la Parmesana, baked Peruvian scallops on the half shell, topped with ají amarillo infused butter, Parmesan cheese, baked till golden brown, finished with chimichurri & served with a lemon on the side. Lunch and dinner served Mon-Sat, Brunch on Sun.

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Mother’s Crawfish Étouffée, with peeled crawfish tails cooked down with onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and a hint of tomato in a rich, buttery sauce served over rice, will satisfy your cravings during Lent.

Available a la carte, as a meal or in omelet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

This cozy Italian bistro’s dinner menu includes handmade pappardelle with hearty beef and pork ragu. For brunch, try their Cannoli pancakes topped with chocolate chips, pistachio, ricotta, & citron.

Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed-Sat, brunch Sun.

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A New Orleans staple, Broussard’s commemorates 101 years of fine dining. Known for exceptional events such as legendary Jazz brunches and Century Suppers, Broussard’s cultivates an elegant dining experience whether in the Prohibition Room or the iconic courtyard. Currently showcasing seasonal menus curated by Chef Jimi Setchim.

Cafe Carmo offers traditional eclectic cuisine from S America, SE Asia, W Africa & beyond. Sustainable seafood, local produce, humanely raised meats. Try the Rico: Fried and grilled tostones (plantains) topped with melted cheese, zesty smoked ‘n’ pulled pork, avocado, salsa fresca & tangy sweet “Rico” sauce. Served with organic greens drizzled with mango vinaigrette.

This family-run empanada shop serves Latin-inspired, Louisiana-influenced cuisine with vegan options.

Their menu features a Spinach and Artichoke empanada stuffed with spinach, artichoke hearts, parmesan, Havarti & mozzarella cheese. Hours vary by location.

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Let Dorignac’s Food Center do the cooking tonight. Delicious dips, appetizers, entrée’s, soups and desserts made fresh daily. Add a bottle of champagne or wine from the liquor department to complete your meal.

With the first location uptown, Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza is now a part of many neighborhoods across the Metro area. Looking for something original? Might we suggest Jammer’s “O”riginal – perfect crust topped with tomato sauce then loaded with Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions, and Banana Pepper. Visit any of Theo’s 5 locations or order online.

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NOW OPEN IN GRETNA! Join us on the West Bank for the classic dishes you’ve enjoyed at the Lakeview location, including Eggplant Valentina made withs herbs, breadcrumbs, marinara, and pecorino Romano. Open Tuesday through Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.

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NEYOW’S XL STEAKHOUSE SEARED FILLET OF SALMON

For a limited time! A traditional PJ’s Latte made with steamed oatmilk and Honey Sweetener for a delicious, non-dairy espresso beverage.

Mizu Sushi Bar and Asian Fusion is a new gem in Harahan offering unique rolls and signature Bento Box, served with miso or clear soup, house salad, Japanese noodle salad, fried dumplings, a California roll and your choice of fresh sushi, chicken teriyaki and much more. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Perfect for celebrations, Neyow’s XL Steakhouse offers upscale, authentic Creole cuisine with New Orleans hospitality. Their seared fillet of Salmon comes with wilted spinach and garnished with fried oysters and beurre blanc sauce. Reservations and walk-ins accepted.

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TUESDAY 29 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Peter Harris Trio, 8 pm CIVIC THEATRE — Todrick Hall: The Femulin Tour, 8 pm DOS JEFES — Tom Hook, Wendell Brunious, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Fritzel's All Star Band, 8 pm KITCHEN TABLE CAFÉ — Kitchen Table Cafe Trio, 7 pm PARADIGM GARDENS — Roots of Music Concert Series, 6:30 & 8 pm PARADIGM GARDENS — Johnny Luv, 6:30 pm PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 5, 6:15 7:30 & 8:45 pm

WEDNESDAY 30 CAFE NEGRIL — Colin Davis and Night People, 10:30 pm D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS — Tin Men, 6 pm; Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, 9 pm DOS JEFES — Joe Krown, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard "Piano" Scott, 12:30 pm; Fritzel's All Star Band, 8 pm GASA GASA — King Pari with Shred Flinstone and C'est Funk, 9 pm HENRY HOWARD HOTEL — Wendell Brunious and Caroline Brunious, 8 pm HOTEL MONTELEONE — James Martin Band, 8 pm LAFAYETTE SQUARE PARK — Mia Borders and The Quickening, 5 pm MADAME VIC'S — Dr. Redwine's Grape Stompers, 8 pm MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — Student Night Out - La bohème, 7 pm NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM — Roger Lewis, 2 pm PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Palm Court Jazz Band with Lars Edegran, 7:30 pm PORTSIDE LOUNGE — Mahmoud Chouki Trio feat. Martin Masakowski & Simon Moushabeck, 8 pm PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation All-Stars, 5, 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45 pm SANTOS — Russell Welch Swamp Moves Trio , 8 pm SANTOS — Cardboard Cowboy, 9 pm THE FILLMORE — 311, 7 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!, 7:30 pm THE SANDBAR — Jorge Luis Pacheco, 7 pm THE TOULOUSE THEATRE — Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, 7:30 pm

THURSDAY 31 BLUE NILE — Where Y'at Brass Band, 7 pm BLUE NILE — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11 pm

CAFE NEGRIL — Sierra Green and the Soul Machine, 10 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — T Marie and Bayou Juju, 6 pm; Little Bigby/Write Angles, 9 pm CIVIC THEATRE — "Welcome To Night Vale", 8 pm D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS — Malevitus and Egg Yolk Jubilee, 10 pm DOS JEFES — Layla Musselwhite and Her Cosmic Gentlemen, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard “Piano” Scott, 12:30 pm; Doyle Cooper Trio, 2:30 pm; John Saavedra Trio, 6 pm; Fritzel's All Star Band, 8 pm GASA GASA — Portrayal of Guilt with World Piece, 9 pm KITCHEN TABLE CAFÉ — Dr. Mark St. Cyr Traditional Jazz Band, 7 pm MADAME VIC'S — Amber and the Sweet Potatoes, 8 pm PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Mark Braud and the Crescent City Joymakers with Tim Laughlin, 7:30 pm PEACOCK ROOM, HOTEL FONTENOT — Da Lovebirds with Robin Barnes and Pat Casey , 8 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Ron & Tina's Acoustic Jam, 5 & 7 pm PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 5, 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45 pm ROCK 'N' BOWL — Horace Trahan & Ossun Express, 8 pm SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Jorge Luis Pacheco Trio, 8 & 10 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Brass-AHolics, 7:30 pm

FRIDAY 1 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Peter Harris Trio, 8 pm BJ'S LOUNGE — Magnetic Ear + Sweet Magnolia Brass Band, 9 pm BLUE NILE — The Caesar Brothers, 7 pm; Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, 11 pm BUFFA'S — Matt Perrine, 7 & 9 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Butte, Squirrel Queen, Tristan Gianola, 9 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard “Piano” Scott, 12:30 pm; Sam Friend Trio, 2:30 pm; Lee Floyd and Thunderbolt Trio, 6 pm; Fritzel's All Star Band, 9 pm JOY THEATER — Lucky Daye, 8 pm KERRY IRISH PUB — Patrick Cooper, 9 pm KRAZY KORNER — DayWalkers feat.

Waylon Thibodeaux, 1 pm MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD — Sugar Shakers, 6:30 pm NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM — Sonny Landreth, 7 pm PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Kevin Louis & Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band, 7:30 pm REPUBLIC NOLA — Birthdayy Partyy, 11 pm

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SOUTHPORT HALL LIVE MUSIC & PARTY HALL — Scream Queens Ball, 9 pm THE SAENGER THEATRE — Darius Rucker, 8 pm THREE KEYS (ACE HOTEL) — Noah Young Band, 9 pm ZONY MASH BEER PROJECT — Mikayla Braun and George Wilde, 7 pm

SATURDAY 2 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Jordan Anderson, 8 pm BLUE NILE — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6 pm; Water Seed, 10 pm BOURREE — Cast Iron Cactus, 6 pm BUFFA'S — Carmela Rappazzo, 7 & 9 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — James Rose, Micah McKee, Rebecca Crenshaw, Mikayla Braun, 9 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — Freddie Blue & the Friendship Circle Big River Record Release Show, 8 pm FAUBOURG BREWING CO. — Papa Mali Trio, Layla Musselwhite, Mike Doussan Duo & Jon Roniger, 12 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard “Piano” Scott, 12:30 pm; Joe Kennedy Trio, 2:30 pm; Lee Floyd and Thunderbolt Trio, 6 pm; Fritzel’s All Star Band, 9 pm KRAZY KORNER — DayWalkers feat.

Waylon Thibodeaux, 1 pm PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Will Smith with Palm Court Jazz Band, 7:30 pm PIROGUE’S WHISKEY BAYOU — Strange Roux, 8 pm SOUTHPORT HALL LIVE MUSIC & PARTY HALL — Throwing Silk, 8 pm THE BOMBAY CLUB — Anais St. John, 8 pm THE HIDEAWAY DEN & ARCADE — Dash Rip Rock, 8 pm ZONY MASH BEER PROJECT — Future Cowboys, 7 pm

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SUNDAY 3 BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE — In Bloom with Bon Bon Vivant: A Springtime Courtyard Concert, 6 pm BLUE NILE — The Baked Potatoes, 7 pm; Street Legends Brass Band, 10 pm BUFFA'S — Some Like It Hot, 11 am & 1 pm; Simon Burke and the Barflies of Bohemia feat. Leslie cooper, 7 & 9 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Pastel Panties, 9 pm FAUBOURG BREWING CO. — Lynn Drury, Mikey B3 Trio & John Fohl, 12 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Sam Friend Trio, 12:30 pm; Joe Kennedy Trio, 2:30 pm; Marla Dixon Trio, 6 pm; Fritzel’s All Star Band, 8 pm PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Mark Braud and Sunday Night Swingsters, 7:30 pm PEACOCK ROOM, HOTEL FONTENOT — Rachel Murray , 7 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Barefoot and Sunshie, 5 pm; Jamey St Pierre with a open Blues Jam , 7 pm ROYAL FRENCHMEN HOTEL & BAR — Grayson Brockamp and the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 pm SIDNEY'S SALOON — DarkLounge Ministries, 6 pm SOUTHPORT HALL LIVE MUSIC & PARTY HALL — Benefit for Robert Saman, 2 pm THE MAX — Bobby Cure and the Poppa Stoppas, 5 pm TIPITINA'S — Fais Do Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, 5:15 pm

MONDAY 4 BUFFA'S — Doyle Cooper Trio, 7 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Twisty River Band, 8 pm

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radio host Cecil Gershwin Palmer on the podcast “Welcome to Night Vale.”

“It’s when they embrace their weirdness that makes an American town unique.”

That would be a considerable understatement about the fictional Southwestern town of Night Vale. It’s a place where locals take absurdity and cataclysm in stride. Pterodactyls rampage at city council meetings. Dark hooded figures gather in the dog park. A Glow Cloud descended on the city and was later elected president of the school board. Very little is known about many characters, such as the Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home.

Creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor have delivered more than 200 episodes chronicling the bizarre daily life of a place where conspiracy theories are all true, supernatural phenomena is commonplace, and that’s just normal.

As the podcast’s 10th anniversary approaches, the live show comes to New Orleans’ Civic Theater on Thursday, March 31. Cecil Palmer is one of the main characters in the series, and this episode is about him.

Palmer is the announcer at Night Vale’s local radio station, and thus also the narrator of the podcast.

The live show also features popular characters Tamika Flynn and Michelle Nguyen. Symphony Sanders plays Flynn, an activist who loves books, battles librarians and is fond of heavy artillery. Kate Jones plays Nguyen, a grumpy hipster who owns a record store. The radio station also features music by Disparition and/or a musical guest. Disparition, aka Jon Bernstein, is part of the live show, and the musical guest will be indie folk singer Eliza Rickman.

“Welcome to Night Vale” is written so that each episode stands alone and doesn’t require cumulative knowledge. But fans can enjoy whatever new details are revealed about recurring characters or events, such as the occasional references to the Blood Space War. There’s a Night Vale wiki site that chronicles episodes, characters and town happenings.

The current live show is titled “The Haunting of Night Vale,” and in it, Cecil and his husband Carlos set out to build a house, but during construction, they learn that it’s already haunted.

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“This episode skewers or satirizes the home and garden and TV home makeover show format and looks at it through the lens of Night Vale,” Baldwin says.

Baldwin has voiced Palmer since the podcast began in 2012. The show became one of the most downloaded podcasts in 2013, surpassing “This American Life” on iTunes and hitting a one-week high of 150,000 downloads. The saga has continued and spun off several novels and other podcasts on the Night Vale platform.

Baldwin started his career as an actor, at first focusing on Shakespeare and other classics. He later joined the Neo-Futurists, a sort of improv comedy-inspired avant garde theater company that operated in Chicago and New York. Several Night Vale contributors worked with the group.

Baldwin and Cranor also do the “Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9,” in which they talk about villains, themes and other aspects of individual horror movies.

“I have always been a fan of horror films,” Baldwin says. “The horror genre is underappreciated — people see it as a second-rate type of filmmaking or storytelling. I have always thought that horror films are able to (offer) more subversive or underlying social commentary without being ‘important’ films.”

He is a fan of movies like “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” both the original 1956 film and 1978 remake, and the French classic, “Les Diaboliques.” He says Croner wasn’t originally a fan of horror but joined him for the podcast. Baldwin has always liked when Night Vale leans toward horror.

“I love the spooky episodes and diving into Gothic storytelling aspects,” he says.

Tickets for “The Haunting of Night Vale” are $28-$45 via civicnola.com.

Volksfest

DEUTSCHES HAUS CELEBRATES THE TRADITIONAL GERMAN SPRING FESTIVAL at its home along Bayou

St. John. Festivities include a Maypole, music by Das Ist Lustig and Bier Musikanten DH, a costumed dog parade, kids’ games and more. There’s a “Volkslauf,” or group walk through City Park, on Saturday. There are German beers, wine and dishes including bratwurst, currywurst, donnerkebabs, flammkuchen and more.

Volksfest activities are from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Admission is $5 for adults, free for members and children under 12. Visit deutcheshaus.org for details.

Daniel Rossen

MUSICIAN DANIEL ROSSEN HAS SPENT THE LAST 17 YEARS as the co-vocal-

ist and a multi-instrumentalist in the indie rock band Grizzly Bear.

He has stretched past the band with a solo EP in 2012 and as part of the duo Department of Eagles, and now he’s preparing to release his debut full-length solo album, “You Belong There,” on April 8.

Rossen is currently on tour for the album and plays at the Toulouse Theatre at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Tickets are $23-$33 at toulousetheatre.com.

‘La Boheme’

THE NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Puccini’s

classic “La Boheme,” in which Rodolfo and Mimi meet and fall in love in a scene of struggling and starving artists in 1830s Paris. Metropolitan Opera conductor Joseph Colaneri makes his local debut, with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. There are lectures about the opera an hour before each show. The opera starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the

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advance, $10 at the door; children under 13 get in free). Arcade Fire is the opening night headliner at the March Madness Music Fest, which features three days of music at Woldenberg Park.

Other performers include Khalid, Imagine Dragons, BIA, Lucky Daye and more. Register for free tickets via ncaa.com/marchmadness/musicfest. Tip-off Tailgate events with team pep rallies are in Champions Square on game days. For a full list of events and links to tickets, go to ncaa.com/ mens-final-four.

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St. Bernard Irish, Italian, Islenos Parade

MARCHING CLUBS AND MORE THAN 50 FLOATS fill the parade, and riders

toss vegetables and more. The parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Jean Lafitte Parkway and makes a loop on W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. Find details at facebook.com/iiiparade.

Choir Boy

DREAMY INDIE POP BAND CHOIR BOY RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS for a

One Eyed Jacks Presents show at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Gasa Gasa. Tickets are $15 at ticketweb.com.

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THE NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN PRESENTS live music,

Johnny Luv

CALIFORNIA-BASED SINGER JOHNNY LUV BLENDS reggae, rocksteady,

cumbia and island sounds. He performs in Paradigm Gardens’ Roots of Music series, and there’s food from Johnny’s Jamaican Grill. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Tickets $40 via paradigmgardensnola.com.

Mia Borders

GUITARIST AND SINGER-SONGWRITER MIA BORDERS AND HER BAND top

the bill at Wednesday at the Square. Funk and soul outfit The Quickening also performs.

There’s also an art market and food and drink vendors in Lafayette Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Visit ylcwats.com for details.

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Spring Garden Show

cooking demonstrations, craft vendors and more than 50 horticultural exhibits and family activities. There also is a plant sale. The show is from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3. Find information at neworleanscitypark.com.

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and humor in “Jump, Darling,” the final film in the long career of Cloris Leachman. It’s certainly not “Harold and Maude” — especially because the relationship here is familial — but it is a sort of odd couple story of a young aspiring drag performer whose personal life is falling apart and his grandmother, who is fading in her elder years and is having difficulties living alone.

Despite what at first looks like a formulaic scheme, the story has enough twists and sexual candor to keep the surprises coming.

“Jump, Darling” starts with Russell’s life collapsing. He’s been performing lip-synching drag acts in a bar, but his partner is tired of the dingy bar scene and perhaps also of Russell’s drinking problem.

Russell responds by downing several drinks before he goes onstage and falls flat on his face. He leaves his boyfriend and heads to his grandmother’s home in a rural area of Prince Edward County, Canada.

He arrives at a good time, as his grandmother Margaret has just singed off some of her hair while trying to light her stove and has a nearly empty refrigerator because she no longer drives and needs help with daily matters like getting to the store. It’s not a particularly warm reunion, as Russell is blunt that his intent is to claim a car she once offered to him.

Russell also is broke and doesn’t really know what his next move is.

A once aspiring actor, he wants to get his performing career back on track, but he’ll have to overcome his self-destructive habits first. He prolongs his stay in order to help Margaret, and the result is some scenes one might expect. He lets her know what salty insults are no longer deemed socially acceptable.

Thomas Duplessie, as Russell, and Leachman carry the film.

Leachman, who was in her early 90s when the film was made, makes effortless work of the cantankerous Margaret, who’s lucid and determined though tired. She also shares parts of her life that Russell hadn’t known, and that strengthens their bond.

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Leachman won an Oscar for her role in “The Last Picture Show,” but she may be best known for her comedic work in film and TV. She starred in Mel Brooks’ 1974 film “Young Frankenstein,” and she won eight Emmy Awards, including for her role in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” from which her character, Phyllis, was spun off into her own sitcom. She died in January 2021 at the age of 94.

While it’s not inconceivable that Leachman could play Russell’s grandmother, Linda Kash, though in her late 50s during filming, looks too young to be his mother or Margaret’s daughter.

Russell’s mother arrives and is surprised her son is at Margaret’s house. She’s been trying to shepherd her mother into a retirement home. She also wants to push Russell back into his recent relationship. But he’s already been making new acquaintances at the only gay bar in the area, and that gets complicated as well.

Featuring drag seems to be part of Canadian writer and director Phil Connell’s intentions. There are several excellent lip-synching performances, by Russell as well as Toronto drag stars Tynomi Banks from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Fay Slift, aka John Paul Kane. It gets heavy handed in a couple of scenes with pointed speeches about what drag performance is. Russell lays out what drag does and doesn’t define about a person.

But Russell has a long way to go in getting his life back on track, and Margaret is not finding her path any easier. Reconnecting helps them move forward, if nothing else with better understanding.

“Jump, Darling” opens April 1 at Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

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