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Comics Thrilla

Gabe Soria releases a graphic novel about Muhammad Ali WHEN PENGUIN BOOKS WAS LOOKING FOR A WRITER for a graphic novel

about Muhammad Ali as part of its Who HQ Graphic Novels series for young readers, it already was working with the perfect candidate.

New Orleans writer Gabe Soria has written comics and fantasy tales for all ages and has been working on the first installment of a new young adult fantasy-adventure trilogy to be released by Penguin in 2023. He also happens to have spent much of his young life with Ali at his uncle’s home.

“My uncle Howard (Bingham), who is featured in the book, was Ali’s best friend and photographer,” Soria says. “There was never a time when I was unaware of Muhammad Ali hanging around. They’d always be kicking back at my grandma’s house. I’d look up, and Ali would walk in. I would go to his daughter’s birthday parties.”

“Who was the Greatest?

Muhammad Ali” will be released May 31. It focuses on the Thrilla in Manila, the third and final fight between Ali and Joe Frazier.

Bingham was part of Ali’s entourage for that fight, and he’s a character in the book.

Bingham was working as a newspaper photographer when he met Ali, who was then using his birth name, Cassius Clay.

They quickly formed a friendship, which lasted their lifetimes, and Bingham released a landmark biographical photomontage of him titled “Muhammad Ali: A Thirty Year Journey.”

It was at Bingham’s house in Los Angeles that Soria met Ali. At the time, Ali was one of the world’s most recognizable celebrities. The bond between Ali and Bingham was well known.

“In the Michael Mann ‘Ali’ movie, the actor Jeffrey Wright played my uncle Howard,” Soria says.

“There’s a scene in the film set during the Rumble in the Jungle, and the main part of the scene is going on in the foreground, and Jeffrey, as my uncle, slinks up in the background. Jeffrey does this thing with his thumb and his forefinger. He rubs them together right next to this guy’s ear. The guy hits his ear, like some bug flew in. I probably did shout ‘Yes!’ in the theater, because it’s something my uncle and Ali always did to people. They’d sneak up behind

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people and rub their fingers together — it sounds like Styrofoam.

They didn’t do it to you once — they’d do it all the time. Like dads, they never let the joke go. They kept doing it.”

Soria says that around the house, Ali loved jokes and did amateur magic tricks for kids, including Soria and his cousins. The book is dedicated to his cousin Damon Bingham, who died in 2016 — the same year as Ali and Howard Bingham.

The book focuses on the fight and Ali’s thoughts as he faced the challenge. The series is for middle-grade readers, and the Who HQ books typically focus on a pivotal moment in the subject’s life or career. It’s a jumping-off point where curious readers can later dig into what came before or after. There’s both a timeline of Ali’s life and a short bibliography for further reading in the 64-page book. It includes noted biographies by Thomas Hauser and David Remnick.

The book begins as Ali is flying to the Philippines for the fight in 1975. He had lost to Frazier in 1971 but came back to beat him in New York in January 1974. Ali then won the heavyweight championship by defeating George Foreman in the so-called Rumble in the Jungle — fought in Kinshasa in what now is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The boxing match in Manila was a 14-round battle between two of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

“I was into the idea of (the book) being about the culmination of a path in Ali’s career,” Soria says. “The third fight against Frazier felt like an epic conclusion.

I thought it was interesting to focus on a point in his life where he’s coming toward a crossroads.

It’s after Manila where he shifts into his celebrity era. His focus starts turning toward his humanitarian projects — goodwill ambassador to the world. I thought it would be interesting for kids to drop in at that point.”

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Kids activities include crafts, face painting and games. Tours of the Holy Trinity Cathedral are available throughout the weekend, and festival events also include a run/walk on Friday evening. Festival hours are 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, May 27, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday, May 29.

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To capture the action, Soria suggested illustrator Chris Brunner.

“I mentioned Chris because he can draw movement like nobody else,” Soria says.

As it turns out, Brunner also had a link to New Orleans. Musicians Danny Barker and Blue Lu Barker are his grandparents. Soria and Brunner also are collaborating on a graphic novel set against New Orleans history.

On top of that, Soria is working on a separate graphic novel for DC Comics. He’s written several Batman ‘66 titles for DC Comics.

During the pandemic, he’s kept busy. He released the five-issue first volume of the comics series “Megaghost,” and he’s working on future installments. He also wrote an app-based science-fiction series for young readers for Epic! featuring a space-traveling family of geniuses.

Penguin also asked Soria to do a Who HQ Graphic Novel about Michael Jordan, and it will be released later this year. But for now, Soria hopes readers who like the Ali book will seek more titles about him.

“At the very least, I hope kids go to the library and take out the ‘Superman vs. Muhammad Ali’ comic,” he says.

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The Hellenic Dancers perform at New Orleans Greek Festival.

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“The Wait Room” is the first part of the “Decarceration Triology: Dismantling the Prison Industrial Complex One Dance at a Time.” It explores the burdens on women with incarcerated partners. The piece incorporates dance, installation, oral histories and a score

by Pamela Z. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Contemporary Arts Center.

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New Orleans City Council early this month unanimously voted to create a permanent “right to counsel” program for people facing eviction. The program will ensure low-income tenants have lawyers to represent them in eviction cases, which typically are heard in First City Court.

In December, the Council dedicated $2 million to pilot the program for a year. The recent vote sets the framework to keep the program indefinitely.

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tor of Black Education for New Orleans has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education as part of its 1954 Project Luminary Awards.

Kelly received the Diversity in Education grant, which will be used to support Black educators in New Orleans and to break down barriers that keep Black educators out of local classrooms.

Richard’s Disposal, which is responsible for collecting garbage in half of the city, has been the subject of about 630 complaints to the city’s 311 service in the last week, The Times-Picayune reported.

Complaints were made against the company for failing to pick up garbage and recyclables.

That’s about the same number of complaints the city’s other trash collector, Metro Service Group, has received since the beginning of the year — and the city has been trying to replace that contractor.

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THE AVERAGE DAILY CASE COUNT OF COVID-19 IN ORLEANS PARISH AS OF MAY 17.

That number is likely lower than actual infection rates since testing remains low, many infected are asymptomatic and at-home tests are not automatically reported. Still, it is more than five times higher than last month. The spike amid a busy festival season spurred city officials to recommend wearing masks inside and at crowded outdoor gatherings, though they stopped short of a mandate.

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Rep. Joe Stagni, R-Kenner.

Republican Rep. Stagni votes for anti-trans sports bill despite calling it ‘bullying’ last year AN ANTI-TRANSGENDER SPORTS BILL IS POISED TO HEAD BACK to Gov. John

Bel Edwards’ desk once again — but this time with the support of Rep. Joe Stagni who called a similar measure “bullying” last year.

“They are a vulnerable group that are working to stay alive.

They’ve been bullied by everybody around them, sometimes by their own family, and there’s no reason we should be bullying them, too,” the Kenner Republican said in an interview with Gambit last year. He was the only one from his party to vote against Republicans’ attempt to override the governor’s veto of the bill last year.

At the time, Stagni cited policies in place already concerning trans athletes, a lack of the supposed problem existing in Louisiana and possible negative economic consequences as reasons for his opposition — all which would still apply to the version of the bill this year. He gave no reasons on the House floor Tuesday as to why his vote changed.

Following more than an hour of debate, the House on Tuesday passed 72-21 the bill by Sen. Beth Mizell, a Franklinton Republican,

to ban transgender women and girls from playing competitive women’s and girls’ sports.

The House amended the bill to exclude intramural sports teams.

Edwards vetoed a similar bill by Mizell last year, which the legislature ultimately failed to override.

If the Senate accepts the amendments, the bill will head to the governor’s desk. He could veto the bill again this year, almost certainly triggering another override attempt by Republicans.

On the House floor Tuesday, Rep. Sam Jenkins, Shreveport Democrat, echoed the same sentiment as Stagni once did, saying children in this state would see the legislature’s support for the measure as an “attack” and their legislators as “bullies” and “people who reject them.”

“Why are we again debating this legislation?” Jenkins said.

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state, but now they are becoming more visible, more willing to be seen in public who are willing to be themselves, and that just makes some people uncomfortable.”

Even some Democrats who opposed the measure said they were against transgender girls playing on sports teams with other girls. And as in previous debates on the issue, legislators continually misused terminology pertaining to transgender people — using “transgender” as a noun and referring to people as “biological males” and “biological females.”

Rep. Jeremy LaCombe, a Livonia Democrat, said while he supported the concept of the bill he thought the legislature should leave it up to private entities like the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which already have rules in place regarding transgender athletes. The LHSAA already has such stringent rules that it effectively bans transgender athletes from playing on teams with people of their same gender.

Leaving it up to these groups, LaCombe said, would give the state an out if sports organizations decided they didn’t want to host events in states with anti-transgender laws.

“Some people may interpret this law to be discriminatory in nature against transgenders or whomever and react,” LaCombe said.

Rep. Laurie Schlegel, a Metairie Republican, responded similarly to how proponents of the bill have responded when others have raised concerns about potential economic impacts. “Women’s sports isn’t for sale,” she said.

Rep. Rodney Lyons, a Marrero Democrat, said the bill was the product of a “culture war” happening in Louisiana and nationally rather than one that would solve any of the state’s pressing problems. He called the vote a “defining moment” in the state’s history.

“It’s creating a terrible culture here,” he said. “It’s a culture of meanness.”

Jenkins agreed, adding “I had hoped we had learned from our dark history in this state, but now we stand here as a legislature ready to again use the power given to us to punish some of our most vulnerable citizens.”

So far, Stagni has not given a reason for changing his stance.

But his decision to abandon trans children has been good for Stagni personally.

A day after sStagni voted for the anti-transgender sports measure, a right-wing group announced

they were pressing pause on their efforts to recall him.

The group, which calls themselves RINO Recall, filed a recall petition against the Kenner Republican back in February. They cited his decision to vote to sustain Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of the anti-trans sports bill and refusal to support a bill allowing concealed carry without a permit. He also did not support a petition trying to scale back the governor’s emergency powers during the pandemic.

But after Stagni voted on Tuesday for the bill to keep transgender women and girls from playing on women and girls’ competitive sports teams, the group announced they were halting collecting signatures on the recall petition.

“We hereby acknowledge Representative Stagni’s effort to cast legislative votes that truly represent Louisiana Voters, and in response, we have suspended recall signature collection efforts for now, reserving, of course, the right to resume them if need be,” said group spokesman Jeff Crouere in a press release. Crouere is a rightwing radio and TV host known for spreading conspiracy theories.

Chris Patron, co-founder of Firearms Professionals of Louisiana, who helped lead the recall efforts, called Stagni changing his stance on transgender athletes participation in sports “very important.”

“Rep. Joe Stagni of Kenner has changed how he voted on the antitrans bill. And that is very important!

Last year he voted against it. This year he decided to represent the majority of Louisiana citizens and voted for it,” Patron said in an email.

While disgruntled constituents often mention recalling politicians, it’s difficult to even get a recall election in the first place. A quarter of registered voters in a politician’s district must sign the petition in 180 days for an election to happen.

They’d need those signatures by mid-August.

Patron said he did not have an official count of how many people had signed the recall petition but that he was “glad Stagni has come to his senses.”

The effort by RINO Recall was not the first time Republicans called for recalling Stagni either.

Following Stagni’s vote last summer, LAGOP Chairman Louis Gurvich called for consequences for Stagni for bucking party lines with his vote on the anti-trans sports bill, including a recall.

When asked about the backlash in an interview last year, Stagni told Gambit, “I’m not gonna be intimidated by the lynch mob politics.

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summer 2022

ECONOMIC PROTESTS HAVE LONG BEEN FORCES FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA , from

the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and beyond.

Here in New Orleans, then-civil rights leader (and future mayor) Dutch Morial quietly convinced local business leaders in the 1960s to integrate major public accommodations by convincing them of a simple economic fact: Segregation and discrimination were bad for business.

Sadly, too many members of the Louisiana Legislature need to learn that lesson today.

In the wake of a leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that portends the near-certain end of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, Republican state lawmakers raced to file measures making Louisiana’s already draconian anti-abortion laws even more retrograde. One particularly odious proposal, by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, would have subjected women who obtain abortions to murder charges. A House committee approved McCormick’s bill by a vote of 7-2, with all the “yes” votes cast by Republican men.

McCormick ultimately shelved his bill, but the damage was done.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which typically brings thousands of wealthy physicians to town, canceled its scheduled 2023 meeting in New Orleans. The cancellation was a body blow to the local hospitality industry, which still struggles to regain its footing more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, ACOG said of its decision, “Holding the nation’s largest gathering of obstetrician–gynecologists in a location where the provision of evidence-based care is banned or subject to criminal or other penalties is directly at odds with our mission.”

ACOG’s decision was not a oneoff. In recent years, major sporting events and big-dollar movie productions have canceled in other states because of laws relating to abortion, transgender rights and other “culture war” issues. In 2017,

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Louisiana’s Republican majority is pushing — by overwhelming majorities in both the House and Senate — a patently discriminatory and wholly unnecessary anti-trans bill.

That measure, by Republican state Sen. Beth Mizell of Franklinton, professes to make high school and college athletics “fair” by barring trans students from participating.

Lawmakers passed a similar bill last year, but Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed it. GOP legislative leaders failed to muster enough votes to override his decision. This year, they may succeed.

Critics of Mizell’s bill rightly call it “a solution in search of a problem” because the Louisiana High School Athletic Association already has a restrictive policy in place. In fact, no supporter of Mizell’s bill could name a single trans athlete competing at any level in Louisiana — proof that their sole aim is to single out an already marginalized group of young people for further mistreatment.

Equally sad, and tragically ironic, New Orleans will bear the brunt of the economic hardships that follow lawmakers’ mean-spirited, reckless decisions. Ultimately, everyone in Louisiana will suffer — until lawmakers come to their senses.

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POLITICIANS OF ALL STRIPES LOVE TO TAKE CREDIT when good

things happen, regardless of whether they played a significant role in making those things transpire. In fact, when it comes to taking undeserved bows, there is no partisan divide. Two recent developments in the Louisiana Legislature prove my point.

In the first instance, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell disingenuously took credit for a Senate committee vote advancing House Bill 652, which gives the City Council oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board’s long-troubled billing system — just weeks after she blasted the measure as a “direct attack” on the board’s leadership. Herroner is president of the S&WB. In another display of shameless hypocrisy, Republican state Rep. Alan Seabaugh of Shreveport cast himself as the voice of reason for helping sideline fellow GOP Rep. Danny McCormick’s HB 813, which would have subjected women who get abortions to murder charges — after voting “absolutely” for the bill in committee the week before.

Cantrell and Seabaugh may not see eye to eye philosophically, but when it comes to intellectual dishonesty, they’re two peas in a pod.

No one from the Cantrell administration commented on HB 652 when the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met to discuss it. That didn’t stop Cantrell from taking a victory lap when the committee amended and then advanced the bill. She then had the audacity to try to fundraise off her Potemkin victory in the same email blast announcing her team’s great “win-win.”

One might wonder if Cantrell knows that the amendments allow creation of a seven-member “working group” to review proposed changes to S&WB billing practices. Cantrell will name only two members of the group; the council will name the other five.

Not even Grigory Potemkin would call that a “victory.”

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

Not to be outdone, Seabaugh recently accepted laurels from the press and hugs from his colleagues after posing as a moderating influence when he helped orchestrate the demise of McCormick’s draconian HB 813.

The measure brought national opprobrium upon Louisiana when the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee advanced the measure to the floor.

Seabaugh was among the seven Republican men who voted to advance the bill — only to falsely say days later that he didn’t realize it was patently unconstitutional.

He then pretended to take the high road in helping sideline the bill — all without having to record a vote “against” an anti-abortion bill. That’s what really mattered.

That Seabaugh lied when he denied knowing of HB 813’s constitutional defects is easily proved.

The record of the committee hearing plainly shows that chairman Joe Marino, NP-Gretna and, like Seabaugh, a lawyer, pointedly identified specific provisions in McCormick’s bill that would never pass constitutional muster.

Unlike Seabaugh, Marino had the guts and the integrity to vote against HB 813, which was so offensive that even after its demise it still cost New Orleans the lucrative 2023 annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Mayor Potemkin and Representative Shameless — two peas in a pod.

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Hey Blake,

My neighborhood public library is the Norman Mayer branch in Gentilly. Who was Mayer and when was the library built and named after him?

Dear reader,

NORMAN MAYER WAS A WELL-KNOWN NEW ORLEANS BUSINESSMAN who found success as a cotton

broker. Born near Livonia, Louisiana in Pointe Coupee Parish, he came to New Orleans as a boy. According to his front-page Aug. 5, 1937 obituary in The New Orleans States, Mayer entered the brokerage business with his father Max Mayer, and his uncle, Ferdinand Gumbel, before going into business for himself.

He organized the firm of Norman Mayer and Co. in 1910. Its headquarters were at 820 Union St. At the time of his death, Mayer was one of the longest-serving members of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. A New Orleans Item editorial called him “a man of intellectual and personal charm, of genuine kindliness toward his fellows and of gracious outlook upon the world.”

His will called for $25,000 to go to the Jewish Widows and Orphans’ Home and Temple Sinai. The remainder of his estate went to his sister and his wife, Fannie Levy Mayer.

When Mrs. Mayer died in 1940, her will called for more than $1 million to be distributed to local educational

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An archive photo of the Norman Mayer library branch in Gentilly shortly after it opened in 1949. and charitable causes. She called for $300,000 to be donated to Tulane University for the construction of a business school building as well as a campus library building. Those buildings were completed in 1942 and 1949 and remain standing on Tulane’s campus.

She left additional gifts to Community Chest and Touro Infirmary, as well as $250,000 to the city for a public library branch.

The library bearing Norman Mayer’s name opened in 1949 at 3001 Gentilly Blvd. It served patrons for more than 50 years before being destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures. The building was demolished in 2009. It was rebuilt at a cost of more than $5.7 million and reopened in 2012.

In addition to the library, nearby Norman Mayer Avenue in Gentilly is named for the businessman and civic leader. The street was dedicated in 1950.

BL AKEVIE W WHEN THE GREEK FESTIVAL OPENS ON THE BANKS OF BAYOU ST. JOHN THIS WEEKEND, it will draw thousands of people back to the center of Hellenic life in New Orleans: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

While the cathedral is home to the oldest existing Greek Orthodox community in the United States (with roots here in the mid-1700s), the building itself dates to the 1980s.

The earliest organized Greek Orthodox worship services in New Orleans were held at the Bayou Road home of businessman Nicholas Benachi. He later sold the congregation property on North Dorgenois Street in Treme, which became the site of the first local Greek church in 1866. A larger cathedral was built on the site in the 1950s.

In 1976, that building was sold, with the proceeds earmarked for construction of a new cathedral and community center at 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. (now Allen Toussaint Boulevard). With additional fundraising efforts, the Hellenic Cultural Center was completed. Services were held at the center until the cathedral officially opened in 1985.

Built over 14 months at a cost of $2.3 million, the cathedral was dedicated in December 1985 by Archbishop Iakovos, primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America.

The first Greek Festival was held in May 1973 on the grounds of the original church on North Dorgenois Street. It moved to the Bayou St. John site in 1980. This year’s event runs Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29.

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Gambit’s Summer Dining Issue includes all kinds of restaurants. In these pages, readers will find New Orleans institutions serving Creole classics, new restaurants adventurously trying new things — and everything in between. This guide also highlights restaurants and dishes great for the summer season, including lots of snowballs, vegan

and vegetarian fare, Caribbean cuisine, latenight eats and places to soak up the A/C with a burger and a cold drink.

This issue includes information on more than 175 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.

New Orleans has recently seen an increase in COVID-19 cases, so it’s a good idea to be careful. Keep a mask handy and call the restaurant or check its website before venturing out. And remember to tip generously; hospitality workers have been hit hard by the pandemic.

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14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant

Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; 8227 Oak St.; 14parishes.com Named for the 14 parishes of Jamaica, the restaurant serves dishes like curried chicken and jerk shrimp, and pork. Proteins are served with a choice of two sides including mac and cheese, rice, mixed vegetables, cabbage, fried plantains and callaloo.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery available. Pythian Market: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; Oak Street: Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. and brunch Sun. $$

1000 Figs

3141 Ponce De Leon St., (504) 301-0848; 1000figs.com The Mediterranean kitchen is known for its falafel sandwich, which includes four falafel with cucumber salad, pickled vegetables, tahini, zhoug and toum in a pita. The menu also includes hummus, baba ghanoush, whipped feta cheese and more. No reservations.

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

Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; abitabrewpub.com Abita Brewing’s pub features Abita beers not sold in stores along with traditional bar snacks like fried pickles with ranch dipping sauce, onion rings and hot or barbecue wings.

It also has a selection of burgers, salads, pastas and entrees, like the pecancrusted catfish served with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Addis NOLA

422 S. Broad Ave., (504) 218-5321; addisnola.com

Mushroom tibs is a stir-fry of mushrooms, jalapenos, onions, and tomatoes with Ethiopian seasoning served with injera bread or rice.

Sambusa, stuffed and fried triangular pastries, come two per order with filling choices of collard greens, beef, lentils or a combination of two and a specialty sweet Awaze sauce. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. $$

Afrodisiac

5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 302-2090; facebook. com/afrodisiacnola Shaka and Caron Garel started Afrodisiac as a food truck in 2017 and recently opened their first restaurant in Gentilly. The menu blends Creole- and Jamaican-inspired dishes.

Jerk-seasoned boneless chicken thigh is served on a bun with Caribbean slaw and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Alma

800 Louisa St., (504) 3815887; eatalmanola.com Honduran specialties are served family-style at this Bywater cafe. On the breakfast menu, lemon ricotta pancakes are prepared with blueberries and served with Hoodoo liquor syrup. Moros y Cristianos, a vegan option, are small red beans and local jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk and herbs.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.Sat. $$

Amorino

637 Canal St., (504) 510-2398; amorino.com The gelateria and cafe’s gelato flavor choices include mascarpone and fig, citrus and verbena, pistachio, dulce de leche, mint chocolate chip, and

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Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House serves a spinalis cut, or rib-eye cap.

Brazilian banana. Italian espresso drinks also are on the menu along with waffles, crepes, and gelato macaroons. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; andreasrestaurant.com Chef Andrea Apuzzo’s restaurant serves northern Italian dishes. Oysters en Brochette are baked oysters wrapped in bacon and leek and topped with a lemon cream sauce. Insalata Andrea is Romaine and iceberg lettuces with avocado, mushroom, green onion and tomatoes with house dressing. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com For more than 100 years,

Angelo Brocato has served house-made gelato in traditional and house-specialty flavors, along with cannoli, tiramisu, Italian fig or seed cookies, assorted Italian biscotti, pastries and Italian ice. Seasonal ice flavors, like blueberry, are made from locally grown ingredients. Gelato flavors include vanilla bean, cappuccino, rum raisin and Sicilian pistachio nut. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Annunciation

1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; annunciationrestaurant.com The fried green tomatoes appetizer is served with boiled shrimp, remoulade and mirliton. Pork shoulder comes with cheddar grits and jalapeno smoked onion gravy. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.Mon. $$$

Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555;

asukaneworleans.com The Gert Town sushi spot serves sushi rolls, sashimi, fried rolls and rice and noodle dishes. The Saints Go Go Go roll is a rice and seaweed roll with tempura crab stick and cream cheese on the inside and fresh salmon, eel and spicy sauce on top, served with a snow crab ball on the side.

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

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 276-5026; theatomicburger.com This fast food joint serves liquid nitrogen-chilled milkshakes, hand-cut fries and house-ground beef patties.

The Atomic burger is a grilled beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and signature A.B. sauce. For a vegetarian option, substitute for Beyond burger with two plant-based protein patties.

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

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; avenuepub.com The craft beer and whisky bar serves upscale pub fare with counter service. Toast aux Champions is a Belgian dish of cremini mushrooms and onions sauteed in a cognac cream sauce and served over crusty bread.

Steak frites is a hangar steak with roasted Brussels sprouts and house-cut fries with garlic aioli. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Avo Taco

Port Orleans Brewery Co., 4124 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 224-8483; avotaco.com The fast casual kitchen at Port Orleans serves tacos, chips and dip, platters and quesadillas. The Flower Power taco includes tikki masala cauliflower, red onion, poblano crema, cotija cheese and cilantro. The calypso steak tacos include pineapple soy marinated flank steak, sour cream, guacamole and corn salsa.

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Ba Mien Restaurant

13235 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 255-0500; bamien.com The New Orleans East restaurant features dishes from across Vietnam. Pho can be served with beef, brisket, tripe, meat ball, chicken or a combination.

Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa is grilled pork paste served with lettuce, green banana, mango, mint, cucumber, pickles, carrots, rice paper and a special sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Backatown Coffee Parlour

301 Basin St., Suite 1, (504) 372-4442; backatownnola.com The coffee shop serves espresso drinks and tea as well as a selection of baked goods including sweet potato pie, red velvet cookies and scones. The sandwich menu varies, and there is soup daily. The soup and sandwich combo includes a half sandwich and soup. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Banh Mi Boys

3244 Magazine St, (504) 354-8502;

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; bmbsandwiches.com The tofu banh mi sandwich contains lemongrass sauce, pickled carrots and daikon, jalapenos, cilantro and cucumber. The honey Sriracha shrimp banh mi is filled with fried Gulf shrimp tossed in a sweet honey heat sriracha sauce.

No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Metairie: Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; Uptown: Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $

Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar

2000 Burgundy St., (504) 717-3441; neworleansburgundyhouse.com Monie’s meatballs are allbeef meatballs served with red gravy and spaghetti.

Caponata is crostini topped with sweet and sour eggplant with capers, pine nuts, anchovy, currants and fried goat cheese.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat. and brunch Sun. $$$

Bayou Beer Garden & Bayou Wine Garden

326 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway, (504) 302-9357, bayoubeergarden.com; 315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925, bayouwinegarden.com The beer bar on N. Norman C. Francis Parkway and the wine bar on N. Rendon Street share a spacious

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outdoor space. QR codes located at tables on the patio and inside each building lead to a shared menu of sandwiches, cheese plates and charcuterie boards, tacos, salads and other dishes. The Creole grilled cheese is fontina, tomatoes and pecan pesto on sourdough bread. French fries are topped with roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese and parsley. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; beachcornerbarandgrill.com The Mid-City sports bar serves burgers with 10-ounce patties. The latenight menu also includes sandwiches and bar snacks, like boudin eggrolls, potato skins, spicy meat pies and cheese fries. No reservations. Outside seating

available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

ervations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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435 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 331-2683; belle-fouchette.edan.io This casual Gretna restaurant serves Haitian dishes, like fried pork with plantains, oxtail soup, fried goat with plantains, and legumes ak diri, a plate of mixed vegetables with rice.

Sides include pikliz, accra, rice and plantains. No res-

2008 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 889-2837; eatatbens.com This burger spot also serves hot dogs, po-boys and milkshakes. The Big Ben is a double burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, bacon and a signature sauce, all topped with chili cheese fries. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. $

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill

3521 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-6600; boswellsjamaicangrill.com The menu includes Caribbean and Jamaican stews, plates and sandwiches. Po-boy options include jerk pork or chicken and fried shrimp. The curry shrimp entree comes with plantains and choice of side.

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

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Seaworthy serves oysters from local waters and the East and West coasts.

Bennachin

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230; bennachinrestaurant.com This French Quarter restaurant serves West African dishes like jambo, sauteed zucchini in ginger sauce served with vermesh, and Jama ni Makondo, sauteed spinach with fried plantains and coconut rice. Fish stew is tilapia, celery and onion in a savory red sauce served with rice. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

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. Creole-

seasoned grilled catfish is served with french fries and jalapeno hush puppies.

No reservations. New Orleans: Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Slidell: Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

BOIL Seafood House

3340 Magazine St., (504) 309-4532, boilseafoodhouse.com; 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 766-0478, hieux.com The menu features a variety of fresh seafood

options, including seafood buckets, chargrilled platters, fried baskets, platters and pastas. The Cajun Classic is a pound each of crawfish and head-on Gulf shrimp with andouille sausage, two corn cobs and two potatoes. Firecracker Brussels sprouts are lightly fried and tossed in signature firecracker sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

3726 St. Claude Ave., (504) 251-6603; botanicalsnola.com This smoothie and juice bar serves an organic plantbased 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. $

Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; boulignytavern.com The menu includes a selection of small plates, charcuterie, cheese, oysters, and salads. Bowfin caviar is served with rye blini, dill creme fraiche, red onion, and grated egg.

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with jalapeno, corn, and honey butter. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner and latenight Mon.-Sat. $$

Breakaway’s R&B

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 571-5179; breakawaysrb.com Chef Paul Artigues and Olivia Rochon Artigues opened this Creole, neighborhood-style restaurant earlier 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 snowballs. Outdoor seating available. Dinner and late-night Thu.-Mon. $$

Broussard’s

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; broussards.com A French-Creole fine dining institution, Broussard’s serves classic dishes in the French Quarter. Rainbow trout amandine is served with tasso and corn macque choux, Creole meuniere sauce and fried almonds.

Strawberry-glazed duck breast is accompanied with foie gras dirty rice, strawberry-balsamic bordelaise, pickled red onion, and a strawberry and frisee salad. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$ PAGE 19

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Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

231 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 609-3871; brownbutterrestaurant.com Pan-seared scallops are served with black eyed pea hummus, marinated field peas, bacon lardon and a sesame see praline. The pimento cheeseburger includes an eight-ounce patty, pimento cheese, pickled onions and garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

Reservations accepted.

Limited outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Bub’s Nola

4413 Banks St., (504) 581-8054; bubsnola.com Bub’s quickly grew from a popular pop-up in 2020 to a brick-and-mortar location in 2021. Along with smash burgers, the menu includes fries, sandwiches and more.

The Bub includes two patties, American cheese, onions, bread and butter pickles and signature sauce on a toasted brioche bun. The Impossible burger patty also is available for a vegetarian option. No reservations.

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

Buck’s Sno-Wiz

133 Westbank Expressway, Westwego; facebook.com/ buckssnowiz This seasonal favorite offers snowballs and soft serve. Snowball flavors include blueberry cheesecake, bubble gum, sour watermelon, wedding cake, orange sunset cream, coconut cream and pink lady cream. No reservations.

Drive-thru and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $

Bud’s Broiler

2929 N. Causeway Blvd., (504) 833-3770; 4101 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 837-9419; 5101 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-2837; budsbroiler. wordpress.com The old-school New Orleans joint serves charcoal broiled hamburgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries and onion rings. The No. 6 burger includes a patty dressed with grated cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo or mustard.

Some locations, including in Kenner and Harvey, are still closed. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $

Budsi’s Authentic Thai

1760 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4636; budsisthai.com The Marigny restaurant offers a daily happy hour and an eclectic Asian beer list. 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. $$

Bywater Brew Pub

3000 Royal St., (504) 766-8118; bywaterbrewpub.com 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&A Seafood

1429 S. Norman C. Francis Parkway, (504) 822-8497

The menu includes po-boys, seafood platters, fried rice, and yakamein. Po-boy choices include Philly steak, hot sausage, fried catfish, oyster, and crawfish.

Yakamein can be ordered with shrimp, beef, chicken or a combination.

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

Cafe Abyssinia

3511 Magazine St., (504) 894-6238; cafeabyssinia.com The Ethiopian menu includes sambusas, hand wrapped pastries stuffed with a choice of lentils, beef, collard greens or potato and carrots.

Doro Wat is a chicken entree with spicy stew and a hard-boiled egg.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. $$

Cafe Carmo

527 Julia St., (504) 875-4132; cafecarmo.com Chefs Dana Honn and Christina do Carmo Honn serve a menu of seafood and vegan-friendly tropical dishes. Vegan ceviche includes mushrooms, beans and cucumber that is marinated in lime, passionfruit and caju juices and served with red and yellow chilies, red onion, corn, sweet potato and avocado.

Reservations accepted.

Limited outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

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and pickles. Boiled seafood is sold at market price. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Cane & Table

1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; caneandtablenola.com The French Quarter restaurant serves a menu of Caribbean-inspired dishes.

The signature salad is bibb lettuce, cucumber, radish and sourdough breadcrumbs with house-made avocado ranch. A WestIndies style vegetable curry is prepared with peppers, peas, cauliflowers, curry rundown and jasmine rice.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Chance in Hell Snowballs

Corner of France and Burgundy streets; Instagram, @chanceinhell_snoballs Small batch snowballs are served from a Bywater porch by burlesque performers Kitten and Lou. The menu changes weekly, but regular favorites include the Vampire Slayer, a blend of chocolate and black garlic syrups. The lemon ice box pie snowball is topped with condensed milk and graham crackers. Snowballs can be stuffed with vanilla ice cream for a few extra bucks. Lunch Sat.-Sun. $

Cleo’s

940 Canal St., (504) 522-5404; cleos-mediterraneancuisine.business.site Mediterranean food served 24 hours a day. Shawarma plates include choice of two sides, hummus with pita and salad or rice.

Kebab, falafel platter and sauteed vegetable platters also are on the menu. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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Plum Street Snowballs serves a variety of flavors.

St., (504) 595-5605; commoninterestnola.com Shrimp remoulade cobb salad comes with avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes, bacon, egg and corn relish.

Debris grits is slow-roasted, seasoned beef served over goat cheese and thyme grits. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

The Company Burger

4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; thecompanyburger.com The restaurant serves a streamlined menu of burgers and sandwiches along with fries, onion rings, tater tots and milkshakes. The signature Company Burger includes two, thin wagyu beef patties, American cheese, bread and butter pickles and red onions on a toasted bun. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Compere Lapin

Old No. 77 Hotel, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119; comperelapin.com Chef Nina Compton’s Warehouse District restaurant combines her Caribbean roots and culinary influences on a seasonally changing menu. Steamed clams and shrimp are served in a house sauce with butter and herbs. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Copper Vine Wine Pub

1001 Poydras St., (504) 208-9535; coppervine.com The wild mushroom and truffle risotto is made with Cognac, creamed arborio rice, umami broth and Parmesan cheese.

Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating

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

Cooter Brown’s

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; cooterbrowns.com This Riverbend tavern offers Louisiana oysters on the half shell, po-boys, burgers and bar snacks.

House-cured pickles are fried golden brown and served with Crystal hot sauce remoulade. Fried oysters are served on a bun and dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and pickles. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com Chef Chris Barbato puts a modern touch on Creole and Southern dishes. Sliced strawberries and pickled mirliton are served with candied pecans, goat

cheese and onions over black kale and Limestone lettuce and dressed with rice wine vinaigrette.

Chicken, shrimp, oysters or steak can be added for an additional charge.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Country Flame

620 Iberville St., (504) 522-1138; countryflamerestaurant.com Flautas are rolled, fried tortillas with a choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, dressed with pickled onions, carrots, jalapeno, creamy chipotle sauce and fresh cheese.

Pollo a la Portuguesa is grilled chicken breast topped with melted cheese, ham and Portuguese salsa and served with rice and salad. Delivery available.

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

Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania St., (504) 894-8680; 6260 Vicksburg St., (504) 4822924; 2565 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 354-8069; creolecreamery.com This popular ice cream parlor offers a variety of flavors and a multitude of toppings along with sundaes, splits, milkshakes, malts, freezes and specialty creations. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Cured. on Columbia

415 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-0355; facebook.com/ curedoncolumbia Light seasonal eats include salads and sandwiches as well as fresh pastries.

Charcuterie boards are a house specialty.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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Daily Beet

1000 Girod St., (504) 605-4413; 3300 Magazine St., (504) 7660377; thedailybeetnola.com The menu features vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free offerings, including breakfast tacos, specialty bowls and salads, along with smoothies like the Skinny Green and the Mango Lassi. No reservations. Girod: Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri.; Magazine: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St., (504) 3093362; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; datdog.com The menu features gourmet hot dogs and sausages along with french fries and craft beer. The spicy chipotle dog dresses a vegan sausage with chipotle and arbol peppers, garlic and cumin and oregano seasoning. Delivery and out-

door seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

dumplings. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Dennis’ Seafood

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4428 Lorino St., Metairie, (504) 885-2209; dennisseafood.com The fresh seafood market sells lump crabmeat, soft-shell crabs and oysters as well as boiled shrimp, crabs and crawfish. Fish fillets include catfish, flounder, speckled trout and red snapper. Prepared food includes seafood gumbo, stuffed artichokes, shrimp salad, crab and crawfish pies, crawfish etouffee and more.

Takeout only. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun.

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 is soup-filled pork

14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 254-1568; dpbakeshop.com The New Orleans East restaurant and bakery has an assortment of Vietnamese classics, pastries and sweet treats. It also sells pate chaud and banh mi bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. $

Dooky Chase’s

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 8210600, (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 crabmeat and Creole sauce. Reservations suggested. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; dorignacs.com In addition to making groceries at Dorignac’s, customers can pick up prepared foods from a rotating menu of entrees and sides. The cafe serves hot lunches, sandwiches and soups. A Philly cheese steak comes with sauteed onions and peppers and mozzarella cheese. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Downtown 504 SnoBallz

1703 N. Broad St., (504) 344-9199; facebook.com/ downtown504snowballz This snowball stand offers 90 flavors. One of its signatures is the 7th Ward Hardhead, which incorporates margarita, blue Hawaiian and pineapple syrups. The Wild Columbus is made with wild cherry, coconut and pineapple. The menu

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Evolve Coffee + Matcha

3304 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 582-9553; evolvecoffeenola.com The Metairie coffee shop serves specialty espresso, coffee and matcha along with pastries, cakes, breakfast biscuits and sandwiches.

The menu includes a hot-pressed turkey pesto sandwich and a chicken salad croissant. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

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4407 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 354-8636, falafelkingla.com; 2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-1797, falafelkingkenner.com The menu of Middle Eastern dishes includes grape leaves, shawarma plates and desserts like baklava and kullage. The falafel plate is served with rice, pita and a choice of two sides, such as hummus, baba ghanoush or salad.

Metairie: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Kenner: Lunch and dinner MonSat. $$

Five Happiness

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 608-6888; fivehappinessnola.com The extensive Chinese menu offers meat, seafood and vegetarian options. A popular lunch special is shrimp egg foo young. Reservations suggested. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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 are specialty milkshakes, including seasonal flavors such as strawberry shortcake.

Reservations accepted for parties over eight.

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

Fritai

1535 Basin St., (504) 264-7899; 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.

Reservations accepted.

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

Froot Orleans

2438 Bell St., (504) 233-3346; frootorleans.com The strawberry shortcake smoothie is one of the top sellers.

Customers also can order creative fresh fruit bowls, smoothies and salads.

The dragon berry bowl includes dragon fruit berries and grapes topped with berry drizzle. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast,

lunch and early dinner daily. $

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 sauteed lump crabmeat and served with salad, vegetables and choice of potato or spaghetti. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Gallagher’s Grill

509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; 527 Restaurant & Bar, 527 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 7782820; Gallagher’s on Front Street, 2306 Front St., Slidell, (985) 326-8350; gallaghersgrill.com Pat Gallagher’s Northshore restaurants serve steaks, seafood and Southern dishes.

Pan-seared pompano is served with crabmeant and lemon beurre blanc sauce. Reservations recommended. Covington and Mandeville: Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat.; Slidell: Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Gita Pita

2530 Canal St., (504) 7666519; 2733 Baronne St., (504) 499-0325; facebook. com/gitapitacanal The veggie sampler at this Mediterranean spot includes baba ghanoush, four falafels, red cabbage and harath salad. Canal Street: Lunch and dinner daily; Baronne Street: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Green Olives

7724 Maple St., (504) 533-9167, (504) 533-9168; green-olives-cafe. business.site The Mediterranean menu includes the combo kebab plate and chicken shawarma plate, as well

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Gumbo Shop

630 St. Peter St., (504) 525-1486; gumboshop.com This French Quarter restaurant’s menu features seafood or chicken and andouille gumbo and the Creole sampler platter, which includes shrimp Creole, jambalaya

and red beans and rice.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634; hanasushinola.com The menu includes sushi, soups, tempura-fried vegetables and more. A Black Jack roll has shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, snow crab, fresh salmon, crab stick, crunchies and smelt roe.

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House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; houseofblues.com/ neworleans The menu of Southern dishes includes the Juicy Lucy burger, which features a beef patty topped with provolone cheese, jalapenos, roasted tomatoes and seasoned aioli. The menu also has gluten-free options. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. and on concert days. $$

I-tal Garden

Pax Treme, 810 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 515-7321; italgardennola.com The plant-based soul-foodstyle menu includes cauliflower “wings,” avocado toasts, vegan gumbo and dairy-free mac and cheese.

The crab-less cakes are made with grilled Creole artichoke, hearts of palm and chickpea served with a drizzle of cashew ranch creme. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Fri.-Sun. $$

Ice Cream 504

2511 Jena St., (504) 266-2708; facebook. com/icecream504nola This shop’s specialty is small-batch ice cream made with no preservatives, fillers or gums. Flavors include Ambrosia, which can be ordered on a waffle cone.

No reservations. Late lunch and dinner daily. $

Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

635 Kepler St., Gretna, (504) 227-5544; islandparadisenola.com The restaurant’s menu features food from Trinidad and Tobago and also includes jerk chicken, fish and shrimp. A Paradise Vegan Plate includes three choices of cabbage, rice and peas, plantains, cornbread, Trini callaloo and more.

Reservations accepted for parties larger than five.

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

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Tava Indian Street Food specializes in dosa, a thin pancake made from fermented rice and lentils, served with coconut chutney and more.

Jazzy Keto

Delivery only, (504) 4348892; 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 barbecue shrimp over cauliflower grits; bratwurst sausage and a pepper jack cheese omelet; balsamic basil skillet chicken with zucchini, squash and tomatoes; among other meals. $$

Johnny’s Jamaican Grill

Food truck, (504) 881-4993; johnnysjamaicangrill.com There are two of these Jamaican-owned food trucks: One is typically at food truck park Vybes Nation at 1681 Religious St. while the other operates mostly on Frenchmen Street. Entrees include jerk chicken, curried chicken and a veggie plate with oxtail and curried goat on the weekends. Outdoor

seating available at Vybes Nation. Religious Street: Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 5295825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; juansflyingburrito.com The Luv It Bowl is grilled corn, potato and squash served over yellow rice and black beans with guacamole and salsa la fonda cream and the option to add tofu. The menu also includes loaded nachos, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, salads and more. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Junction Bar

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 272-0205; junctionnola.com The bulk of the menu at this Bywater tavern consists of wings and specialty burgers. The Austin and Western burger has can-

died jalapenos and housemade pimento cheese with barbecue sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Kabob House

4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 5818695; kabobhousenola.com The menu of Mediterranean dishes features kebabs, shawarma, hummus, pita bread and baklava. The KH Special is a lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad with grains, nuts, scallions, raisins, mint and apples.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Delivery and limited outdoor seating available. $

Kanno Sushi

3517 20th St., Metairie, (504) 455-5730; kannosushi.com Though this small sushi bar may fly under the radar to passersby, if you know, you know. The Kanno Special is broiled salmon, snow crab, smelt roe and avocado

wrapped in soy bean paper with a fantasy sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Sat. $$

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 4886582; katiesinmidcity.com The neighborhood restaurant’s menu includes sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks and more.

The Veggie Extravaganza is sauteed artichokes, mushrooms, onion, vegetable du jour and fried eggplant.

Reservations accepted for parties larger than seven.

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

Kindred

7537 Maple St., (504) 841-9538; kindrednola.com The menu of plant-based comfort food includes po-boys, veggie burgers and no-chicken chicken sandwiches. A cauliflower po-boy contains fried cauli-

flower in Buffalo or Kindred sauce (made with garlic, tahini, soy sauce and nutritional yeast) with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and pickles. Reservations accepted.

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

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe

8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; pupusasnola.com The Uptown restaurant serves dishes from across Latin America but has an emphasis on pupusas. There also is a full vegetarian and vegan menu. A sweet corn tamal is served with two vegan pupusas, refried black beans and fried plantains.

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

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Poke-Chan’s kinda Hawaiian bowl features tuna, mango, macadamia nuts, wonton chips and more.

(504) 582-9167; 2321 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 470-2168; lamichonola.com This Mexican dessert shop has ice cream, popsicles and snacks. The Jolly Rancher sorbet is a blend of blue raspberry and cherry flavors. The cup is lined with chamoy and tajin sauces and the concoction is topped with Sour Patch Kids and gummy candies. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; lapetitegrocery.com The Uptown restaurant’s name pays homage to the century-old building’s history as a neighborhood grocery store. The LPG Cheeseburger has pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, mustard, aioli, Gruyere cheese and hand-cut fries. Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Sun.Thu., brunch Sun. $$$

Lamara Coffee & Kitchen

1300 N. Broad St., (504) 920-9991; lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com The plant-focused menu includes salads, sandwiches and quiches with many vegan options. The Rainbow tostadas are baked corn tortillas with black bean spread, guacamole, purple cabbage, golden beets, watermelon radish, local greens cashew crema and pumpkin seeds. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Lebanon’s Cafe

1500 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-6200; lebanonscafe.com This Uptown restaurant serves a variety of MiddleEastern dishes including kebabs, shawarma and gyro.

The sauteed vegetable plate is a mix of eggplant, onions, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, mushrooms and red and green peppers. It’s topped

with feta and mozzarella over basmati rice. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Legacy Kitchen

Craft Tavern, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; Tacklebox, 817 Common St., (504) 827-1651; Steak & Chop, 91 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 5132606; legacykitchen.com Each Legacy Kitchen restaurant has a different flavor, such as a seafood-focus at Tacklebox and steaks at Steak & Chop. On the Craft Tavern menu, a NOLA Style Grits Bowl is gluten-free and has bacon, cheddar and a poached egg on top of grits. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating at Steak & Chop. Craft Tavern and Tacklebox: Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Steak & Chop: Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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 Creolesoul restaurant is known for its gumbo, fried chicken and bread pudding. There are daily specials, like smothered okra with rice, as well as po-boys and seafood dishes. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 5999999; facebook.com/LillysCafe This Vietnamese restaurant serves pho, vermicelli bowls, banh-mis and a variety of vegetarian options. The lemon grass curry tofu comes with rice or a vermicelli bowl.

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

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Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

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

On the brunch menu, Lucia huevos rancheros are two corn tortillas with black beans, fried eggs, cheese, green onions and ranchero sauce. No reservations.

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Reservations accepted.

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1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; facebook. com/maisarepas This restaurant serves a variety of Colombianstyle arepas. The Cerda arepa has roasted pulled pork marinated in mojo sauce, ripe plantains, Cotija cheese and pickled onions. The vegetarian arepa contains grilled seasonal vegetables — zucchini, squash and local mushrooms currently — and mozzarella.

Reservations accepted.

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

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2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 7, Gretna, (504) 324-9870; letsmangu.com The family-owned restaurant’s name comes from a plantain puree that’s a breakfast staple in the Dominican Republic.

Yaroa is a bed of french fries or plantains with roasted pork thigh, salsa chicken or sauteed veggies and cheese.

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

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.

A Veggie Californian sandwich comes with havarti, avocado, spinach, cucumber, tomato, Creole mustard and mayo on wheat or pita bread. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Mayas

2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; mayasneworleans.com The Latin American restaurant serves curries, plantains, ceviches, empanadas and more.

Paella Vegetariana is saffron rice with artichoke hearts, asparagus, mushrooms, baby corn, olives, capers, onion and peppers served with soup or salad. Reservations required for weekend dinner. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun, lunch Friday, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Maypop

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504)-518-6345; maypoprestaurant.com The restaurant serves a fusion of Asian and contemporary Southern cuisine. The signature Maypop pie features passionfruit custard with a gingersnap crust and a five-spice meringue.

Reservations are recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Messina’s Runway Cafe

New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com This restaurant is located in a restored Art Deco airport terminal and serves traditional New Orleans cuisine. The veggie omelet features spinach, tomato, green peppers, mushrooms and onions. Reservations recommended for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat. and Sun. $$$

Mid City Pizza

4400 Banks St., (504) 4838609; midcitypizza.com; 6307 S. Miro St., (504) 509-6224, midcitypizzauptown.com This casual dining spot features vintage ’90s decor and serves a variety of sandwiches, salads and pizzas. The Drizzle is a pizza made with garlic oil, spinach, red onion and feta with barbecue and Sriracha. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner Thu.Sun., dinner Mon. $$

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; mikimotosushi.com The extensive menu includes soups, salads, tempura dishes, sushi, sashimi, rice and udon dishes and desserts.

The banana tempura ice cream is deep fried banana, honey and a choice of mango, green tea, red bean, strawberry or vanilla ice cream.

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

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

Ming’s

7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 333-6341; mingslakeview.com This American Chinese

restaurant serves family-style dishes, with recipes inspired by chef Ming Joe’s upbringing in Hong Kong. Kung pao shrimp is stir-fried with red chilies, garlic, peanuts and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Mint Modern Vietnamese

5100 Freret St., (504) 218-5534; Instagram, @mintmodernbistro The Vietnamese bistro and bar serves fresh takes on classics like pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls and more. Molten lava cake comes with green tea ice cream. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Mister Mao

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 345-2056; mistermaonola.com This tropical bistro boasts an eclectic, rotating menu with global influences. The royal falooda is a dessert with blood orange sherbet, strawberries, pink peppercorn, almonds, rose jellies and vanilla milk. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. and Mon., brunch Sun. $$

Mizu Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion

5250 Jefferson Highway, (504) 766-0168; mizunola.com The restaurant serves sushi and Asian fusion food. An Alien Roll includes salmon, tuna, crunchy, wasabi tobiko and is topped with yellowtail, tuna and ponzu sauce. Delivery available.

Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mona’s

3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; monascafeanddeli.com This Middle Eastern restaurant serves traditional dishes like gyros, hummus, falafel and

grape leaves. The eggplant sandwich comes with onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and lettuce on a sesame seed bun.

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

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 cacciatore is made with rosemary and Italian seasoning, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; mothersrestaurant.net The counter-service spot is known for its all-day breakfast, po-boys and mix of Creole favorites, such as jambalaya and red beans and rice. An order of bread pudding is served with brandy sauce. No reservations.

Delivery available.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Mukbang Seafood & Bar

8312 Oak St., (504) 345-2695; mukbangseafoodnola.com The Vietnamese-Cajun restaurant serves po-boys and fried seafood platters. The lobster platter is served with corn, potatoes, sausage and a soft-boiled egg.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

The Munch Factory Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, (504) 459-2180; themunchfactory.net Alexis and Jordan Ruiz

serve a Creole-inspired menu of entrees, sandwiches, wraps, nachos and more in the Pontchartrain Park neighborhood. Aunt Irma’s Hawaiian Salad includes grilled shrimp, avocado, cilantro, cucumbers and wonton strips served over mixed greens with Hawaiian vinaigrette. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.Sun. $$

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3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; neyows.com The Creole spot serves po-boys, red beans and rice, file gumbo, barbecue shrimp, smothered pork chops and more. Pasta on the Bayou is made with sauteed Gulf shrimp and crawfish in a cream sauce and served over penne pasta. No reservations. Delivery available.

Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$

Nice Guys Nola

7910 Earhart Blvd., (504) 302-2404; niceguysnola.com A blackened salmon filet comes with crawfish and a five-cheese penne mac and cheese, and the menu also includes chargrilled oysters, nachos and loaded fries.

For dessert, cheesecake is available with praline or strawberry toppings.

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

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tacos. A vegetarian taco includes zucchini, chimichurri, avocado slaw, mango and salsa verde. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

NOLA Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue

5321 Franklin Ave., (504) 2590828; crawfishking.com The menu 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. $$

NOLA Pizza Co.

NOLA Brewing, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 272-0618; nolapizzaco.com NOLA Brewing’s kitchen serves New York-style pizzas, as well as salads and heroes. A pie with red sauce is topped with sausage, sage and pecorino cheese. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Nola’s Wings & Things

7906 Earhart Blvd., (504) 435-8117; Instagram, @nolaswingsandthings As its name suggests, Nola’s Wings & Things specializes in chicken dishes and a variety of soul food options. A hot sausage sandwich comes dressed with kale and classic oval pickles. No Reservations.

Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Nolavore

2139 Baronne St., (504) 9143161; nolavore.net The A La Carte storefront menu of prepared dishes includes roasted chicken with shiitake mushroom gravy, chicken and andouille gumbo, shell pasta with sharp cheddar cheese and more.

A green salad comes with chevre cheese, spiced pecans, dried cranberries and cane vinaigrette. No reservations.

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Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine & Pastries

2025 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 354-1364; nonnoscajuncuisineandpastries.com The menu includes New Orleans classics, 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. $$

Olive

339 Carondelet St., (504) 766-9271; olivenola.com The menu incorporates traditional Lebanese and other Mediterranean flavors. An Arabic salad includes tomatoes, lemon, cucumber, green onion, lettuce and parsley.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Original Thought

1871 Agriculture St., (504) 603-5005; Instagram, @originalthought_nola This food truck can always be

found on Agriculture Street and specializes in plant-based fare and smoothies. A barbecue jackfruit burger comes with grilled jackfruit dressed in coleslaw, jalapenos, pickled ginger, vegan mayo and fried onion strings. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. $$

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. $$

Oscar’s

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-9540; oscarsoldmetairie.com The Old Metairie restaurant and lounge serves a menu of burgers, sandwiches and salads. The half-pound burger comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and can be customized with options like cheddar, Swiss

or mozzarella cheese, sour cream, bacon, barbecue sauce, chili and more. No reservations. Delivery available.

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

PJ’s Coffee

Citywide; pjscoffee.com The summer menu includes a Southern Wedding Cake Iced Latte, made with espresso, milk, almond and vanilla syrups, and the Southern Wedding Cake Velvet Ice, a blended version of the former with cold brew and whipped cream. Many locations have bagels, breakfast sandwiches and pastries. No reservations.

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308 N. Rampart St., (504) 814-6200; palmandpinenola.com The menu includes dishes drawn from Mexican, Caribbean, Central American and Southern cuisine. Cane syrup pie comes with lemon ice cream. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

1912 Magazine St., (504) 3022244; parishparlor.com This Lower Garden District French-style ice cream shop uses local ingredients in seasonal summer flavors like lemon-ricotta honey and blackberry cheesecake.

There also are sorbets, vegan and alternative milk-based options. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

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1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; palmettosrestaurant.com The Northshore restaurant sits on Bayou Bonfouca and serves refined Louisiana dishes. Pan-seared duck breast is served with ginger sweet potatoes, pecans, roasted Brussels sprouts and pepper jelly glaze.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Pandora’s Snowballs

901 N Carrollton Ave., (504) 285-4867; facebook. com/pandorassnowballs This snowball shop serves a variety of fruit and cream flavors, alongside specials like Cajun Red Hot and Tootsie Roll. There also are hamburgers, hot sausage and ice cream. No reservations. Open daily. $

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; pascalsmanale.com The menu includes seafood and Creole-Italian dishes.

The restaurant’s signature dish is New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Veal is simmered in a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce and served with pasta.

Reservations accepted.

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

Pat’s Rest a While

2129 Lakeshore Drive, (985) 951-2173; patsrestawhile.com The Northshore restaurant offers a menu of seafood, steaks, sandwiches and salads and a great view of Lake Pontchartrain.

Grilled Chilean salmon is served with corn maque choux, tomato marmalade and shoestring potatoes.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $$

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726 Julia St.; pauliegee.com/ crescent-city The Neapolitan-by-way-ofBrooklyn pizza joint sells both whole pies and slices, and there are vegan pizza options. The Freddy Prinze is an “upside down” Sicilianstyle pie with mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and red sauce. No reservations.

501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3073; peacockroomnola.com The Peacock Room offers cocktails, bar snacks and shareable plates. Appetizers include tuna crudo and salt, pepper and vinegar shrimp.

Black lentil vadouvan curry comes with roasted tomatoes, forest mushrooms and

basmati rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.Mon., brunch Sun. $$

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 and indoor dining available.

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

Pho Bang

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Piccola Gelateria

4500 Magazine St. #5, (504) 493-5999; piccolagelateria.com At its new location on Magazine Street, Piccola makes artisanal small-batch gelato in a rotating selection of flavors, including tiramisu, mint stracciatella and Amarena cherry.

There also are dairy-free sorbettos, crepes and Italian coffee drinks.

Outdoor seating available.

Tue.-Sun. $

Plum Street Snowballs

1300 Burdette St., (504) 866-7996; 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie; plumstreetsnoball.com One of the oldest snowball stands in the area, Plum Street Snowballs serves flavors like Blue Heaven, Clear Raspberry and Orchid Cream Vanilla, alongside the classics, in takeout Chinese food boxes. Outdoor seating available. Hours vary by location. $

Poke-chan

2809 St. Claude Ave., (504) 571-5446; facebook. com/pokechannola This poke spot features a build-your-own option for you to fill out on a piece of paper, but also signature dishes. Proteins are by no means limited to raw fish, with cooked tofu, salmon and ribeye, served over brown or sushi rice. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Citywide; eatpokeloa.com Diners can order signature bowls or build their own combinations of raw fish, greens, vegetables, rice and more. A King Loa bowl features salmon, tuna, cucumbers, crab

salad, avocado, edamame, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, tamari, sesame oil, lemon-miso aioli and chili paste over rice and greens. No reservations. Takeout and delivery available.

Outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $$

Pokeworks

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie (504) 2185352; pokeworks.com A national chain, Pokeworks offers a wide range of tuna, salmon and chicken options as well as poke nachos and spam musubi. Pressed sushi, miso and edamame are among other nonbowl items. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Pomelo

4113 Magazine St., (504) 442-9570; pomelonola.com The menu of Thai dishes includes a sweet corn and shrimp salad, seafood glass noodle and Mii Kiew, a pork and shrimp wonton dish with egg noodles and bok choy. For vegetarian options, there is green curry with eggplant, cauliflower and Thai basil, or vegetarian massaman curry with glass noodles.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 523-0120; portofcallnola.com Port of Call serves up baked potatoes alongside their towering half-pound burger with unmelted shredded cheese. Their dark sea-themed interior is a nice respite from the heat, and their specialty tiki-inspired cocktails will anchor you to your seat.

Indoor and outdoor dining available. Lunch and Dinner Weds.-Mon. $$

Que Rico!

Cuban Cafe

4200 Magazine St., (504) 827-1398; quericocubancafe.com With Cuban classics like ropa vieja, black beans and rice, of course a Cubano sandwich, Que Rico! has a variety of dishes served on the hot Caribbean island. Virgin mojitos and tropical milkshakes make for some nice cold refreshment. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Queen Trini Lisa

4200 D’Hemecort St., (504) 345-2058; queentrinilisa.com A native of Trinidad & Tobago, chef Lisa “Queen Trini” Nelson’s cooking is influenced by African, East Indian and Asian cuisines. Alongside meat dishes like barbecue jerk chicken, there are vegan plates featuring rice and peas, stir-fried cabbage, Caribbean-style spinach and fried plantains. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Rahm Haus

1160 Camp St., (504) 495-8181; rahmhausicecream.com An innovative ice cream shop that boasts the motto “an exploration of ice cream as a medium,” Rahm Haus has a rotating menu that drops every Friday night. Some recently available items include Cucumber Elixir, Coffee Tahini Crunch, and mulberry cloud cake with an ube crust. Wed.-Sat. $

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egg and green onions in soy sauce broth. No reservations. Takeout and outdoor seating available.

Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Restaurant R’evolution

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; 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; 2020A Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna (504) 766-8081; rizzutosristorante.com Chilled dishes include Louisiana jumbo lump crab cocktail and marinated mushrooms. Veal Rizzuto is topped with artichokes, mushrooms, crabmeat, tomatoes, basil and lemon butter.

Reservations accepted.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. New Orleans: Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Gretna: Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Rosie’s on the Roof

Higgins Hotel, 1000 Magazine St., (504) 528-1941; higginshotelnola.com The rooftop bar has a menu of sandwiches, salads and small plates.

Brussels sprouts are wrapped in candied bacon and topped with fig balsamic glaze, smoked sea salt and Sriracha honey. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$

Rouses

Citywide; rouses.com The grocery store chain has plenty of prepared foods and some madeto-order items at local stores. Many stores have salad bars, soup stations, hot lines with fried chicken and other dishes, cold salads, sushi rolls, deli sandwiches, po-boys, wraps, cookies and more.

No reservations. Outdoor seating available at some locations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

Citywide; therubyslippercafe.net The all-day brunch restaurant serves signature Benedicts, omelets, French toast, migas and more. The Southern breakfast includes two eggs cooked any style, grits, applewood-smoked bacon, fried green tomato and a buttermilk biscuit.

No reservations. Delivery available. Outdoor seating available at some locations. Breakfast and brunch daily. $$

Rush Bowls

800 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 571-5102; rushbowls.com The menu focuses on smoothies and fruit and granola bowls. A Bravacado bowl includes avocado, banana, mango and pineapple juice and is topped with granola and honey. No reservations. Delivery available.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Saba

5757 Magazine St., (504) 324-7770; eatwithsaba.com Chef Alon Shaya’s modern Israeli menu’s selection of small plates includes roasted beets with dill, roasted eggplant and tomatoes, and hummus with toppings such as

spicy lamb ragu, blue crab or Brussels sprouts.

Harissa-rubbed roasted chicken is served with scallions and caramelized lemon. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

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Moroccan-style snapper is served with chickpea and tomato stew.

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1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite A, Harahan, (504) 733-8879; 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metaire, (504) 7797253; sakecafela.com These restaurants offer a wide array of Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, noodles, teriyaki, tempura fried vegetables and seafood, bento box meals for kids and more.

A Rocky II roll includes tempura-fried shrimp, snow crab, avocado, asparagus and smelt roe in a soy bean wrapper topped with eel sauce.

Reservations accepted.

Harahan: lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Metairie: lunch and dinner daily. $$

Sake Cafe Uptown

2830 Magazine St., (504) 894-0033; sakecafeonmagazine.com A New Orleans roll features crawfish, avocado and crunchy tempura flakes inside seaweed with snow crab, spicy tuna, wasabi tobiko and eel sauce on top.

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fried items and noodles.

Reservations accepted.

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

also are toppings such as Gummy bears or condensed milk. No reservations.

Lunch Tue.-Sun. $

Seaworthy

2700 Chartres St., (504) 766-8740; Instagram, @smallmart The coffeeshop and vegan and vegetarian cafe has bagel sandwiches in the morning and a menu of sandwiches, salads and more during the day.

Vegetable samosas are available with aioli or chutney. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.Sun. $$

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; seaworthynola.com This seafood restaurant has a selection of raw oysters from the Gulf and East and West coasts. A couple of diners can share a whole fried Gulf fish served with pickled vegetables, lettuce wraps and nuoc cham sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$$

Secret Thai Restaurant

9212 W. Judge Perez Drive, Suite C, Chalmette, (504) 345-2487; secretthaichalmette.com There’s a large menu of soups, curries, noodles, fried rice dishes and more.

Pad gang daeng is fried fish topped with a red curry including eggplant, bell peppers, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Sidney’s Snoballs

767 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 266-4835 Snowballs are available in fruit flavors like strawberry, raspberry, orange, mango and peach and cream flavors such as wedding cake and dreamsicle. There

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Sneaky Pickle & Brine Bar

3200 Burgundy St., (504) 218-5651; yousneakypickle.com The Sneaky Pickle menu is split between non-vegan and vegan options such as Buffalo tofu and macaroni and cashew cheese. At dinner, the restaurant becomes the Brine Bar, and there are dishes such as house-made squid ink pasta with shrimp, crab and chilies. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

Sno-La

8108 Hampson St., (504) 3277669; snowlasnowballs.com Sno-La is known for its cheesecake-filled snowball, and it has other versions filled with Chantilly cake, wedding cake and more.

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There also are regular snowballs in flavors such as strawberry, orange and lemonade, and toppings such as condensed milk. No reservations. 1 p.m.-8 p.m. daily. $

Sprouts Organic Cafe

1200 Henriette Delille St., (504) 919-1221; sproutsorganiccafe.com The cafe serves juices, baked goods and a short menu including a beet burger and overnight oats topped with fruit. “Sweet”

Green juice is made with organic apples, spinach, kale and lemons. Outdoor seating available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Sun. $

Stuph’d Beignets & Burgers

3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 459-4571; Instagram, @get_stuphd The house specialty is large beignets with sweet or savory fillings. Creole Queen beignets are stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish,

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. $

SukhoThai

2200 Royal St., (504) 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., (504) 373-6471; Sukhothai-nola.com SukhoThai has a large menu of Thai dishes, including soups, curries, a variety of

seafood and many vegan options. Drunken duck noodles features wild rice noodles stir fried with duck breast, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, onion, garlic, chili paste, egg and sweet basil.

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features locally made ice creams in flavors such as vanilla bean, dark chocolate, toasted coconut, butterscotch pecan and more. The Cold Testament tops two scoops of ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, dulce de leche and a cherry. No reservations. Lunch Sat.Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. $

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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 barbecue cauliflower, mushrooms and gravy, eggplant lasagna and more. There are side items such as cornbread and mac and cheese.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $

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4202 S. Carrollton Ave.; facebook.com/ sweetthangsnola Snowballs are available in a wide variety of flavors including cherry, strawberry, mango, kiwi, lemonade, peach, pineapple, watermelon and wedding cake, and its signature “designer sno-balls” add fruit, candy toppings, condensed milk, cookies and more. There are a few savory snacks, such as crawfish nachos. No reservations. Open 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Sun. $

Tanjarine Kitchen

(504) 239-2270; tanjarinekitchen.com The Tanjarine Kitchen food truck focuses on African-inspired vegan dishes. The Mandela burger features a patty made from organic beans and vegetables and no soy, and it’s available with baked curried potatoes.

The menu also includes salads, wraps, juices and more. Online ordering

available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Tava Indian Street Food

611 O’Keefe Ave.; tavanola.com Manish Patel’s menu is built around dosa, which are thin lentil and rice crepes served with fillings such as masala potatoes and coconut chutney. A Chicken 65 sandwich features chilispiced chicken thighs, pickled red onions, spicy garlic slaw and cilantro.

No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $

Tavolino Pizza & Lounge

141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; tavolinonola.com The Algiers Point restaurant has signature thin-crust pies as well as salads, pepperoni chips, meatballs and more. A Behrman Hwy. pizza is topped with citrus-braised pork belly, Vietnamese caramel, nuoc cham-marinated carrots and radishes, jalapeno and herbs. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Thai Djing

93 5th St., Gretna, (504) 766-0681; thaidjing.com Chef Suda Ounin and Jeerasak Boonlert serve traditional and original Thai dishes at their pink restaurant in Gretna.

Khao soi is a noodle soup with a coconut base, red curry, plain and fried egg noodles, pickled onions, shallots, lime and choice of meat, tofu or vegetables. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available.

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

Thaihey NOLA

308 Decatur St., (504) 354-8646; thaiheythaifood.com

Chef Orawin Yimchalam Greene serves adventurous Thai dishes at this French Quarter restaurant. Duck breast is cooked with larb seasoning and herbs and served over arugula with sesame chips.

Reservations accepted.

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

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

Citywide; theospizza.com Along with specialty pies, the menu includes sandwiches, salads, chicken wings and breadsticks.

The Eccentric has feta, pepper jack and mozzarella cheeses, chicken, olive oil, garlic, spinach, jalapenos, squash, spicy tomatoes and Anaheim peppers. 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. Seco de cordero is lamb shank served with cilantro sauce, Peruvian canary bean stew and salsa criolla. Reservations recommended for large parties and weekends.

Outdoor seating available.

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

Trilly Cheesesteaks

3735 Ulloa St., (504) 582-9057; trillycheesesteaks.com The Mid-City sandwich shop recently reopened in a new location. The menu includes both meat and vegan versions of Philly cheesesteaks.

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

Tropical Cabana

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 267-0388; Instagram, @tropicalcabananola Chef Jose Laboy focuses on Puerto Rican and Spanish Caribbean dishes at his new St. Roch Market food stall. The Jibarito sandwich features grilled, thin-sliced steak, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayoketchup on fried green plantains. No reserva-

tions. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

True Food Kitchen

801 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-3900; truefoodkitchen.com The chain focuses on fresh ingredients and seasonal dishes along with some yearround offerings. The Mediterranean quinoa bowl includes Persian cucumber, olives, peppadew, cherry tomatoes, green beans, almonds, feta cheese and lemon-oregano vinaigrette dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Twisted Waffles

725 Howard Ave., (504) 635-0033; twistedwaffles.com The Warehouse District

restaurant specializes in creative sweet and savory waffle dishes.

The Burst of Berries is a Belgian waffle topped with confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, berries, whipped cream and strawberry drizzle.

The menu also includes breakfast dishes, sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $$

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.

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The Vintage

3121 Magazine St., (504) 324-7144; thevintagenola.com The cafe’s menu features beignets and a selection of small plates, sandwiches and flatbreads. Brie and thinsliced apples are served on a flatbread with bacon, arugula and honey. No reservations.

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

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412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com Vyoone Segue Lewis’ Warehouse District restaurant serves French and Creoleinspired dishes. The Vyoone’s burger features a seasoned eight-ounce Creekstone ground beef patty served on a bun with smoked brie and caramelized onions. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$

Wakin’ Bakin’

900 Dumaine St., (504) 2333877; 3625 Prytania St., (504) 534-5698; 4408 Banks St., (504) 252-0343; wakinbakin.com The breakfast and lunch cafe expanded with a French Quarter location last year. OG Breakfast Bowl includes grits topped with bacon confit, melted cheddar cheese and an egg. Shrimp etouffee and grits are served with a poached egg and sourdough toast. No reservations. Mid-City and Uptown: Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Sun. French Quarter: Breakfast and lunch and Thu.Mon. $$

Who Dat Coffee Cafe

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; facebook.com/ whodatcoffeecafe The cafe offers breakfast and lunch, coffee and espresso drinks and has a full bar. Da Catfish Bene includes fried catfish and two poached eggs served on grilled ciabatta with Creole hollandaise.

Reservations accepted.

Outdoor seating available.

Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Wishing Town Bakery Cafe

802 Nashville Ave., (504) 533-9166; 3327 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-8272; wishingtown.com The bakery and dim sum restaurant recently opened its second location in Uptown.

The menu includes steamed buns, dumplings and noodle dishes as well as pastries and cakes. The hot and spicy beef salad includes marinated beef shank cooked with cucumbers, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot and spicy sauce. No reservations.

Delivery and outdoor seating available. Uptown: Lunch and dinner daily; Metairie: Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Wit’s Inn

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; witsinn.com The Mid-City neighborhood bar has a menu of pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, wings and more. The Creole Italian

pie includes a red sauce base with shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses, onions and pesto. No reservations. Delivery available.

Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Yawdi Jamaican Restaurant

1561 Tulane Ave., (504) 302-1554; Instagram, @yawdifoodnola The restaurant serves traditional Jamaican dishes, including oxtail, jerk chicken and curry goat. Jerk pork is served with two sides, such as fried plantains and rice and peas. No reservations.

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Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar serves New Orleans classics in the perfect casual atmosphere. It stands as the oldest existing building on Canal Street, recently updated for your dining pleasure. Creole House offers Cajun and Creole cuisine, serving up true southern classics and future New Orleans staples to dazzle your taste buds.

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.

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A neighborhood lounge and restaurant nestled in Old Metairie, Oscar’s opened in 1983. Celebrate National Burger Day at Oscar’s with a ½ pound beef burger hand made daily, served with an overstuffed potato and dressed how you like it. Oscar’s has a huge bar, with a large selection of liquor, beer and wine. Happy Hour M-F, 4-8 PM. NOW NON-SMOKING.

Families can celebrate Summer with Italian favorites at Venezia. This Mid City neighborhood restaurant serves a homestyle Italian menu, handmade pizzas, quality hand-cut steaks & fresh local seafood dishes with a New Orleans flare. Open Wednesday – Friday, & Sunday for lunch & dinner. Dinner on Saturday.

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Like every dish she serves, with Budsi’s Green Curry it’s the details that matter. A medley of fresh Thai eggplant, cherry eggplant, and bamboo strips brings savory Thai home cooking to mind while a delicate blend of coconut milk and spices will satisfy even the most seasoned curry connoisseur.

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Common Interest at Hotel Indigo serves traditional New Orleans cuisine with a contemporary twist.

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Nice Guys Nola, home of true New Orleans food with a twist. Try their Seafood Stuffed Potato: Crawfish and shrimp cheese sauce, Fried Catfish and Fried Shrimp stuffed into a baked potato.

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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.

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.

Take a break from the ordinary. The Eccentric Pizza at Theo’s is loaded with spinach, yellow squash, spicy tomatoes, Anaheim peppers, chicken, jalapenos topped with feta, pepperjack & mozzarella cheeses.

The crust is the perfect balance of soft & crunchy and is baked in a stone hearth oven for 30 minutes.

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The heat in the city is ramping up so why not grab a bite that’s cool, refreshing, & delicious? Stop in to our deli & enjoy the Caprese Sandwich. Made with mozzarella, tomatoes, spinach & basil pesto on rosemary ciabatta. Choose from a variety of toasted breads, or try it on a bagel or croissant. Pick up a bottle of wine from our huge selection on your way out.

Capri Blu inside of Andrea’s is a perfect spot to grab bar bites or main dishes. The Eggplant Crabcake Andrea is a Capri Blu Favorite. Made with Louisiana crabmeat, eggplant, Italian herbs topped with lump crabmeat and served with lemon butter meuniere sauce. Mama Mia! Happy Hour is everyday from 11am to 6pm. See you at Capri Blu!

Up your dining experience with Peacock Room located in Hotel Fontenot. Flock on over for dinner or brunch. You can never go wrong with the Peacock Burger made with bacon-boursin cheese, crispy shallots and tomato jam. Available on both the dinner and brunch menus. Brunch is now being served on Saturday and Sundays 10am-3pm.

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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.

It’s no surprise that Angelo Brocato has been a New Orleans favorite for over 100 years. Stop by for classic Spumoni, Italian cookies, Cannoli Cake, and so much more. This summer, try their Fresh Fruit Italian ice made with locally grown Pontchatoula Strawberries.

Just how we like it: delicious, local and refreshing.

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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Jazzy Keto is a low carb catering company, offering weekly prepped Cajun, Creole Cuisines. Sweet & Spicy Shrimp & Cauli-Grits appears on the menu often, it’s Succulent Gulf Shrimp, Smothered in herbs, spices & garlic butter, layered over Creamy cauliflower-grits.

Check out this week’s menu at jazzyketo.com

Enjoy our Pride Mimosa Flight featuring flavors such as Blueberry Lavender, Watermelon Strawberry, Pineapple and Blue Orange. Available through August 14th. $1 from every flight sold will be donated to Forum for Equality, a Louisiana-based LGBT civil rights advocacy group.

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Tavolino specializes in authentic, Italian-style, thin crust pizzas. The Behrman Hwy Pizza is flavor explosion made of citrus braised pork belly, Vietnamese caramel, Jalapeno, Fresh Herbs, Nuoc Cham, carrots & radishes. Bar and restaurant are fully open so come to the historic Algiers Point just steps from the ferry terminal. Open Wednesday - Saturday 4pm to 9pm.

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Enjoy a truly unique New Orleans style Mexican joint with creative interpretations of traditional dishes. Load up any fajita with grilled bell peppers, onions, beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar-jack, lettuce, Salsa La Fonda & tortillas. Our bomb Skirt Steak Fajita is for folks who like steak! With locations all around the city it’s easy to enjoy our fly food and drank!

If Chef Andrea can’t serve it fresh – he won’t serve it.

This local favorite has been in business since January of 1985 serving a variety of food-New Orleans local seafood, authentic Northern Italian, and Continental Cuisine like their delicious Italian Burger pictured here. Open Daily 11am-9pm Sunday-Thursday, 11am10pm Friday & Saturday.

Fresh Gulf fish is battered with brown butter almonds, served on top of leeks and greens with a Champagne cream sauce. Tobiko adds a delicate, unexpected finish to Executive Chef Amy Mehrten’s take on this classic New Orleans dish.

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In a Rush? You now have an option for delicious, healthy, fast food! Rush Bowl is now open on Metairie Rd. Check our menu for all natural bowls & smoothies, or create your own. Our Beach Bowl is perfect for when you need a light meal to keep you fueled for your summer fun: made with acai berry, banana, mango, guava juice and topped with granola and honey.

Today’s neighborhood steakhouse in Gretna capturing polished casual sandwiches, crisps salads and comfort food entrees with a variety of prime steaks and chops cooked to perfection. High emphasis on wine and cocktail service. The Westbank is the best bank, correct?

Serving up specialty pizzas loaded with toppings, plus calzones, wraps and more. Try the classic MARGHERITA PIZZA with Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, oregano, parmesan cheese, and garlic herb butter sauce.

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A Mid-City neighborhood restaurant since 1984, Katie’s is shiny and new on the outside, but has an old-school, family-operated soul. The Katie’s Classic burger comes cooked to perfection on a sweet brioche bun with a side of fries- customize by adding cheese or bacon. Whether you prefer dressed or undressed, this burger is as classic as Katie’s!

Shop, sip, and snack!

Vine & Tap, located inside Lakeside Shopping Center across from the Apple Store, offers wines by the glass, frozen cocktails, beer and seltzers, and a selection of bottled wines for purchase.

Café Carmo offers traditional, eclectic cuisine from S America, SE Asia, W Africa and beyond. Sustainable seafood, local produce, humanely raised meats. Try their Tiradito Fish this summer: Peruvian-style sashimi of thinly-sliced daily catch topped with aji Amarillo (yellow chili peppers) yuzu sauce and Conchita.

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Dinner and drinks on Curio’s Royal Street balcony has become a favorite of locals. Curio’s brunch menu features Eggs Pontchartrain, Royal Street Breakfast, and the Bayou Lafourche Omelet. Soak in Royal Street’s offerings with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Gita Pita serves Authentic Mediterranean cuisine all made in house- from the bread down to the sauce!

This summer, try their Falafel Bowl: rice on the base, homemade from scratch falafel, topped with their four main garnishes and tahini sauce. Stop by their Canal St. location inside of Red Zone today!

Looking for something lighter during the dog days of summer? In addition to popular meaty po’ boys, Mother’s Restaurant offers several grilled menu items. Popular among them is the grilled shrimp salad seasoned with Chef Jerry Amato’s spice blend.

Louisiana shrimp top an entree-sized salad, and all dressings are made in-house.

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Modern. Italian. A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at Lakeside Shopping Center, offers modern Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. 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, & sandwiches alongside other Italian favorites. Join us for one of the most popular happy hours in the city.

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.

Boulevard American Bistro features classic American dishes, exceptional service, and consistent quality.

With locations in Covington, Metairie, and Elmwood, offering dine-in, curbside pick-up, and delivery of favorites like cedar plank salmon, steaks, and entrée salads. Visit our website to view our menu and make reservations.

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Since 1920, Broussard’s sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture have delighted locals and visitors alike. Enjoy brunch in the courtyard or dinner in our elegant dining rooms. Broussard’s offers extensive brunch and cocktail menus carefully crafted by Executive Chef Jimi Setchim.

For a limited time, enjoy the perfect pairing of Vanilla and Almond. Available as a cold brew topped with Sweet Cold Foam, Iced Latte, or Velvet Ice topped with whipped cream.

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.

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Peruvian cuisine served in an elegant terrace setting.

Summer nights call for their Pulpo a la Parrilla: Grilled octopus arm, potatoes, ají panca, chimichurri. Lunch and dinner served Mon-Sat, Brunch on Sun.

New Location in the Marigny Triangle, same delicious New Orleans fare you know and love! Try their File Gumbo with shrimp, beef sausage, chicken and crab. New Location opening June 6th. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Restaurant R’evolution, the first joint venture of award-winning chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto offers modern, imaginative reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter. Try their Creole Snapping Turtle Soup, garnished with deviled quail eggs and Madeira.

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WEDNESDAY 25 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Peter Harris Trio, 7 pm BLUE NILE — New Breed Brass Band, 9 pm CAFE NEGRIL — Colin Davis and Night People, 10:30 pm CHICKIE WAH WAH — John Rankin, 7 pm DOS JEFES — Kris Tokarski, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard “Piano” Scott, 12:30 pm; Bourbon Street All Star Trio, 7 pm; Fritzel's All Star Band, 9 pm GASA GASA — Adam Bellard, Brian Krock's Liddle, Humble Kind, 9 pm HOTEL MONTELEONE — James Martin Band, 8 pm JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK — Ranger Sessions, 12 pm MADAME VIC'S — Matt Andrews and the Sheepshead Serenaders, 8 pm NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM — The Sleazeball Orchestra, 2 pm PEACOCK ROOM, HOTEL FONTENOT — Rachel Murray, 7 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Open Jam Night, 8 pm SANTOS — Russell Welch Swamp Moves Trio , 8 pm THE CAPITAL ON BARONNE — Three Wishes for Ukraine, 7:30 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Funkin' It Up with Big Sam, 7:30 pm

THURSDAY 26 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Peter Harris Quartet, 8 pm BLUE NILE — Where Y'at Brass Band, 9 pm BOURBON SQUARE JAZZ BAR — Alicia Renee "Blue Eyes", 7:30 pm BUFFA'S — Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 7 & 9 pm

CAFE NEGRIL — Sierra Green and the Soul Machine, 10 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Ainsely Matic plays Elliot Smith, 6 pm; Basher, Boma Bango, 9 pm DOS JEFES — RIck Trolsen and Joplin Parnell, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Richard "Piano" Scott, 12:30 pm; Doyle Cooper Trio, 2:30 pm; John Saavadra Trio, 6 pm; Fritzel's All Star Band, 9 pm GASA GASA — Jared Mattson, High Pulp, 9 pm KITCHEN TABLE CAFÉ — Dr. Mark St. Cyr Traditional Jazz Band, 7 pm MADAME VIC'S — Margie Perez and Her Trio Latino, 8 pm PEACOCK ROOM, HOTEL FONTENOT — Da Lovebirds with Robin Barnes and Pat Casey , 8 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Ron & Tina's Acoustic Jam, 7 pm REPUBLIC NOLA — Marauda, 10 pm ROCK 'N' BOWL — Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, 8 pm SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Christian Winther Quartet, 8 & 10 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Brass-AHolics, 7:30 pm

FRIDAY 27 BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Peter Harris Trio, 8 pm BLUE NILE — The Caesar Brothers, 7 pm; Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, 11 pm BLUE NILE BALCONY ROOM — Brass Flavor, 9 pm BUFFA'S — A Strange Bird, 7 & 9 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Cervix Couch, Deadsled Funeral Company, Violent Vickie, 9 pm DOS JEFES — Joe Krown Trio, 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 GASA GASA — Son Lux, 9 pm HOWLIN' WOLF — Hey Thanks! Record Release Show, 8 pm JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK — Seguenon Kone, 12 pm; Richard "Piano" Scott and Kevin Clark, 3 pm MADAME VIC'S — Jackie Blaire and the Hot Biscuits, 8 pm NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEE HOUSE — These Last Days, 7:30 pm; Bayou Manouche, 9 pm ORPHEUM THEATER — Simple Plan & Sum 41, 7 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Ron Hotstream & the Mid City Drifters, 9 pm REPUBLIC NOLA — The Summer of Sadness Kickoff, 9 pm ROCK 'N' BOWL — Bucktown Allstars, 8:30 pm SANTOS — Jalen Quinn, Luke Julien, B. Heims and Buck Verxetti, 9 pm SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Dr. Michael White & Original Liberty Jazz

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SATURDAY 28 BLUE NILE — George Brown Band, 6 pm BLUE NILE BALCONY ROOM — The Marigny Street Brass Band, 10 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Jamie Vessels Band, 6 pm DOS JEFES — Obliquestra, 9 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 GASA GASA — Harbour, America Part Two, 9 pm JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER, NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK — Drum Circle with Tito Sompa, 10:30 am; Ryan Hanseler & Ricardo Pascal, 2 pm KITCHEN TABLE CAFÉ — Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, 7 pm MADAME VIC'S — Cricket and the 2:19, 8 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Joey Houck Band, 9 pm REPUBLIC NOLA — The Widdler & Pushloop, 10 pm ROCK 'N' BOWL — The Rouge Krewe, 8:30 pm SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony, 8 & 10 pm SOUTHPORT HALL LIVE MUSIC & PARTY HALL — Nashville South, 8 pm THE BOMBAY CLUB — Anais St. John, 8 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — The Nayo Jones Experience, 7:30 pm TIPITINA'S — Rebirth Brass Band, 9 pm

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SUNDAY 29 BLUE NILE — The Baked Potatoes, 7 pm; Street Legends Brass Band, 10 pm BUFFA'S — Some Like It Hot, 11 am & 1 pm; Eva Lovullo, 7 & 9 pm CARNAVAL LOUNGE — Songwriter Night, 6 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 PEACOCK ROOM, HOTEL FONTENOT — Jelani Bauman , 11 am; Ruth Marie and Mark Monistere , 7 pm POUR HOUSE SALOON — Marc Belloni, 4 pm REPUBLIC NOLA — Malaa, Concourse B2B PassTheJeffery, Dr. Romance, 10 pm ROCK 'N' BOWL — Paul Varisco and the Milestones, 4:30 pm SANTOS — Malevolent Creation w/ Narcotic Wasteland plus Congealed Putrescence, 9 pm SIDNEY'S SALOON — DarkLounge Ministries, 6 pm SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Robin Sherman and The Saturn Quartet, 8 & 10 pm THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Shannon Powell, 7:30 pm

MONDAY 30 BUFFA'S — Doyle Cooper Trio, 7 pm DOS JEFES — John Fohl, 8:30 pm FRITZEL'S EUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB — Twisty River Band, 8 pm

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recently made a TikTok of herself bouncing and twirling around in the woods in a fuchsia hoodie, backed by a new track they wrote and produced. She then tweeted it out with the caption, “Don’t mind me, just teasing new music to see how y’all feel.”

It didn’t take long before her fans, known as Sleazebags, responded.

They wanted the song, “Miles Away,” released immediately.

With lyrics like “U been lookin’ for love but you can’t get past the red flag,” the song resonated with fans, racking up hundreds of likes and positive comments on her social media accounts.

That affirmed something $leazy, 27, has known since she started posting to social media at 16 — she doesn’t have to follow the “traditional way” of producing and promoting music.

Aspiring musicians used to cut a single and then stalk radio and club DJs and other influential musicians in the hopes of convincing them to give it air play. In the ’90s as mixtapes became popular, MCs brought bags of CDs to hip-hop shows and parties to hand out, or they’d sell them out the trunk of their car.

But social media has done away with much of that, giving artists the ability to reach people instantly wherever they are.

“It’s been a great way to cut out the middleman,” $leazy says.

This isn’t true just for established artists like $leazy maintaining a fanbase. Social media is also giving fledgling artists the confidence and power to launch their careers from scratch. Aiden Derby and Katherine Yeaton, the duo behind indie band Trainyard, have found that Instagram has given them and their friends the power to share their music.

“We began to promote on our official Instagram page, and then moved those posts to our personal pages so that our friends could see them,” Yeaton says of their account, which has around 150 followers so far. That following has translated into more than 1,000 plays on their debut single “Stupid Song.”

“Our friends began reposting, and before we knew it, we were seeing high numbers of people resharing our music,” Yeaton says.

“It was really crazy to see the amount of support and number of shares we received,” Derby says of the hundreds of people that put their

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New Orleans rapper and producer $leazy EZ. own video forward. “It was totally unexpected, but also a blessing.”

Social media not only gives musicians a way to reach current and potential fans, but it also gives fans a way to communicate with musicians.

“I usually create content that requires viewers to engage with the video on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram,” Derby says.

Similarly, rapper Kevin E. Price Jr., aka “Lesgokev,” makes it a priority for his fans to feel like they’re a part of his musical process. Price says a key way to do that is by promoting music through videos on TikTok and sharing it to Instagram, where he can make polls and ask fans when they want him to release new songs.

“When I post snippets and ask when I should drop music, my fans have something to look forward to listening to and possibly share on their social media pages,” Price says.

Posting on social media can also help local artists gain confidence.

New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks says social media has helped him become more comfortable with the music he makes. It’s also been a way for him to diversify his music and content, since there are different fan bases on each social media platform.

Banks also says the internet can give local artists like him a degree of autonomy over their careers.

“I made music that I want to make, and I want to find people that match [with] that kind of music,” he says.

“Social media has leveled the playing field, so I don’t have to conform in any way that I don’t see fit.”

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by Jake Clapp

TUBA SKINNY HAS BEEN TOGETHER FOR MORE THAN A DOZEN YEARS, playing

for ever-growing audiences on French Quarter streets and in venues both locally and on the road.

And in that time, the band has kept a steady clip of releasing an album roughly every year.

A few original tunes have shown up on those releases, mixed in between their interpretations of traditional jazz, ragtime and string band songs. But it’s taken 13 years for the band to release a fully original album — Tuba Skinny just couldn’t write fast enough.

“The whole thing that was holding us back from finishing an original album is we didn’t have enough original material that had diverse enough of tempo,” says Robin Rapuzzi, Tuba Skinny’s percussionist and washboard player. “You want to make sure it’s diverse, like there are slow songs, mid-tempo songs and fast songs. And most of our original music for some reason has been slow and pretty. We don’t necessarily have any of that classic hot jazz sound in our originals.”

In recent years, though, things have finally aligned for the band as members slowly put together a roster of originals, culminating in the album “Magnolia Stroll,” released earlier this month. The 15-track album features compositions by cornetist Shaye Cohn, trombonist Barnabus Jones, guitarist Max Bien-Kahn, clarinetist Craig Flory, Rapuzzi and drummer Erika Lewis, who also sings on the song, “Six Feet Down.”

“Magnolia Stroll” follows Tuba Skinny’s 2019 album “Some KindA-Shake,” their B-sides compilation “Quarantine Album” in 2020, last year’s three-song “Mardi Gras EP” and “Let’s Get Happy Together,” a full-length collaboration with singer Maria Muldaur.

For past records, Tuba Skinny usually booked three days in a studio with New Orleans musician and sound engineer Ross Farbe.

But this time, the band spread out the recording sessions across 2021, choosing to book a few weekends at The Tigermen Den in Bywater and take their time and relax while playing together, Rapuzzi says.

“Because Covid was still really high at the time, we recorded in The Tigermen Den but with the doors and windows open just to keep the air flow safe,” Rapuzzi says. “There were people walking around the

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New Orleans’ Tuba Skinny recently released ‘Magnolia Stroll,’ the band’s first album of originals. neighborhood going to that Petite Clouet Cafe across the street, and they’d stop and listen and applaud after we’d finished recording a song. Sometimes they’d even leave a tip in the doorway. Shaye wrote on a sandwich board sign ‘Please, if you could be quiet, we’re recording.’ Nonetheless, I think some applause did get on the record.”

Tuba Skinny is an exciting live band — dancers naturally show up at their street performances — so it makes sense “Magnolia Stroll” was recorded live.

“We really respect playing live and improvising live, with some basic direction by Shaye. But playing live and improvisation is kind of like the heart of the music we play and that’s how we interpret [it].

Traditional jazz at its best is played live, and it’s social and there’s dancing,” Rapuzzi says.

After performances at the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest and an album-release show at The Tigermen Den, Tuba Skinny hit the road for a May tour, playing venues in Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. And this summer, the band will be traveling overseas to play jazz festivals in Turkey, Austria and France as well as the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island. Still, the band has dates at d.b.a. and Maison in June — and you most likely will stumble upon them playing a street somewhere in between.

“Magnolia Stroll” can be found at tubaskinny.bandcamp.com, and more about the band can be found at tubaskinny.com.

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Food Fight

THE NEW CULINARY EVENT FROM THE ORGANIZER OF TOP TACO features food

from 40 local restaurants, from Bywater Brew Pub to Emeril’s, Tava and Zhang Bistro. Restaurants will compete for awards for top traditional and creative dishes and cocktails. There’s entertainment from James Andrews, Honey Island Swamp Band and burlesque dancer Trixie Minx. The event starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Crescent Park. Tickets range from $75 for general admission to $125 for VIP. Find information and tickets on foodfightnola.com.

Son Lux

AS SON LUX, MUSICIANS RYAN LOTT, RAFIQ BHATIA AND IAN CHANG lean

into musical experimentation but not at the risk of alienating the listener. The trio finds the rhythm and melody and bends the experience to interesting effect, often incorporating synth-rock and post-rock elements for grand songwriting. Son Lux in 2020 and 2021 released a trio of albums, “Tomorrows,” and have recently earned acclaim for their score to the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Kiah Victoria and Black Taffy also perform at 9 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Gasa Gasa.

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There’s a tribute to New Orleans’ Edmond Dede, the first Black composer of operas, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27. Opera star Mary Elizabeth Williams performs at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 28. The series opens with Creole folk songs and African drumming with Luther Gray on Thursday, May 26. Visit marignyoperahouse.org for details.

Fundraiser for Ukrainian War Refugees

MESCHIYA LAKE AND THE LITTLE BIG HORNS, LEYLA MCCALLA, MUEVELO AND HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND perform

at a benefit for resettlement of Ukrainian refugees. All funds go to the local organization KRYLA and Ukraine-based Community Self Help to assist war refugees and a shelter in the city of Lviv. The benefit is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Tipitina’s. Tickets $30 at tipitinas.com. Find information about KRYLA at kryla.org.

Shane Torres, Tom Thakkar and Tommy McNamara COMEDIAN SHANE TORRES HAS GOTTEN A LOT OF MILEAGE out of jokes

defending celebrity chef Guy Fieri. He tops a triple stand-up bill at The Broad Theater at 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 26. Tickets $15 at itsgoodcomedy.com.

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NASHVILLE-BASED VOCALIST ADAM BURCH IS FEATURED on local outfit

avner’s debut EP, “just my luck,” a collection of mellow indie soul tracks. The band celebrates its release with a show also featuring Fruta Brutal and Clementine Collective. At 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Gasa Gasa. Tickets $15 via ticketweb.com.

Three Wishes for Ukraine

LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA VIOLINIST BENJAMIN THACHER AND CELLIST DANIEL LELCHUK are joined

by pianist Faina Lushtak and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s Lin He to perform Skoryk’s “Melody” and Ukrainian solos and duets in a benefit for families of local Ukrainian musicians. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at The Capital on Baronne at 210 Baronne St.

Green Gasoline

NEW ORLEANS ROCK BAND GREEN GASOLINE FINDS INSPIRATION in ’70s

and ’80s hard rock and heavy metal along with punk and a little bit of funk for high-octane originals. The band plays with Drab and She Might be a Beast at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at One Eyed Jacks. Tickets are $10 at oneeyedjacks.net.

Cumbia Calling Dance Party IF YOU WERE TO CUMBIA WITH A HEALTHY DOSE OF LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE , some reggae

riddim energy and the coolness of super spy lounge in the early 1970s, you’d have a pretty close approximation to psychotropical Cumbia. If you don’t believe us, see for yourself when DJ Malaria Sound Machine is behind the decks for the free Cumbia Calling Dance Party. At 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Bar Redux.

‘Porcupine’

SIGMUND FREUD AND CARL JUNG HAVE INTRODUCED PSYCHOANALYSIS and opened a whole new

world in this immersive theater piece set in 1909. The action takes place in the rooms and gardens of the Victorian-esque Bywater Wonderland. On opening week, showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, through Sunday, May 29, and it also runs June 1-5. Tickets $20-$35 via porcupine-nola.com.

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by Will Coviello RON ENGLISH MAY NOT BE A HOUSEHOLD NAME , but the artist’s work is

probably familiar to many, especially his images co-opting figures like Mickey Mouse, Marilyn Monroe and Ronald McDonald, or his own psychedelic figures, like Elefanka, an orange elephant with ears that look like monarch butterfly wings.

Dubbed the “Godfather of Street Art,” English has done plenty of public work, much of it political, socially conscious or anti-corporate, such as pieces slamming tobacco advertising for its appeal to children.

But English’s motivation seems less purely political than driven by a rebellious streak and an eternally youthful zeal to defy authority and the powers that be — and to exploit their means in any way possible. In Constant van Hoeven’s hour-long documentary about him, “Living in Delusionville,” there’s footage from the 1980s, when English and his wife suckered Jerry Springervariety trash TV shows.

They went on as a couple very much like themselves, except Tarssa Yazdani English would claim her husband’s painting of nude women was ruining their relationship.

English would defend his need for artistic freedom. Hosts would invariably ask if he painted nudes for his own pleasure, and audiences would howl. Then the hosts would say that they had to show some of the work so people could judge for themselves, and bingo, English managed to get a small art show and personal plug broadcast on TV for free. The publicity stunt worked like a charm — over and over again.

Throughout his career, English has appropriated billboards without permission — using them for his own murals or subversive messages appropriating corporate logos and images, a practice called “subvertising.” English both promoted his own work and challenged much more prevalent messaging, and thus was a pioneer in culture jamming.

Though capable of impressive realism in drawings and paintings, English favors abstract expressionism, surrealism and pop art. Many of his most common characters and themes seem made for comics and counter-culture psychedelia.

English is not interested in distinctions between high-brow aesthetics and commercial art, and he coined the term “Popaganda” for his own work.

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It’s not covered in the documentary, but English has been productive during the pandemic. He sold masks featuring his signature skeleton’s mouth full of teeth. He also undertook more directly political projects in response to the rise of Trumpism, and his book “Greetings from Delusionville,” released in February, details a hallucinogenic world of animal characters in which social status is determined by species. He also started selling NFTs. All of it dives into social issues while capitalizing on his art.

The documentary takes a fairly straightforward approach to his work and biography, but it is engaging because English is charismatic, candid and endlessly creative.

English grew up in a working-class family in Decatur, Illinois, and imagined he’d one day work in the same factory as his father.

He got interested in drawing, and by high school was making short action films with guns and stunts on an 8mm camera. He went to college in Texas, where he started painting on walls and working with photography. There he began taking over billboards.

Though broke, English and his wife moved to New York, and he aspired both to fame in the art world and commercial success.

In the film, he explains how he scammed his way into becoming one of the artists in Absolut Vodka’s incredibly successful advertising campaign featuring well-known artists. Later, Absolut released a limited-edition bottle named for him.

He also found fame in subversive images of an obese and sinister Ronald McDonald, Charlie Brown,

characters from “The Simpsons” and many more. A painting of nude Marilyn Monroe with two Mickey Mouse faces for breasts drew him incredible attention.

Later, British street artist Banksy invited him to go to Palestine to post murals and art in occupied territories, and in talking about it, English seems like the same youthful figure who vandalized billboards and dodged cops.

Many famous street artists are interviewed in the film, but they don’t add much in the way of perspective — nor does a gratuitous cameo by Flavor Flav. The film would benefit from more outside perspectives on English’s work.

The film also covers some of his more complicated choices, such as featuring his own young children in his work. There also is his Cathy Cowgirl character and image, which embodies and comments on desire and sexual exploitation.

English’s ability to straddle the art world and commercialism is fascinating. And his work and the documentary are effective in exploring the seductive narratives of massive corporations and the patriotic lines of political parties. Ironically, English has prospered on the glut of deserving subjects.

“Living in Delusionville” screens at Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26. It is sponsored by Mortal Machine Gallery, which opens a show of his work on Friday, May 27. English will paint a mural at Homer A. Plessy Community School.

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