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Sail 250 brings tall ships and navy vessels to the Riverfront
by Will Coviello |
ANYONE WALKING ALONG the Riverfront at Woldenberg Park in recent weeks likely noticed the HMS Gladan, a 131foot, white, steel-hull ship with two masts flying under a Swedish flag. It’s a training ship for the Swedish navy, where cadets learn everything from tying knots to navigating.
“Cadets need to know the basics before sailing electronic ships,” says Jacob Nelander Fagerberg, commanding officer of the Gladan. “They need to learn how to manage the seas and the weather.”
Swedish sailors raised and lowered sails by hand and navigated by the stars when the Gladan sailed from Sweden to Martinique in the fall. Now it’s in the middle of a summer tour, having come from Houston and Key West and later going on to Miami for Sweden’s National Day on June 6.
It’s the first arrival of seven tall ships — large, multiple mast, traditionally rigged sailing ships — from across the globe that will dock at the Riverfront for Sail 250, a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. It’ll be joined by naval vessels from several nations, including two U.S. warships, the USS Kearsarge and the USS Farragut.
The ships will be open to the public for tours, and there will be a few events, including fireworks on Saturday, as Sail 250 New Orleans runs Thursday, May 28, to Monday, June 1.
The Gladan is nearly 80 years old, and it and a twin ship, the HMS Falcon, have been used to train Swedish cadets. The current king, Carl XVI Gustaf, was a cadet in the 1960s and sailed around the globe through Asia, New Zealand and the Panama Canal.
The current class of 26 Swedish cadets live in tight quarters, sharing one large berth with beds folding out from the ship’s sides and hammocks hanging throughout. The ship has two tiny galley kitchens for the 40 people on board. While the Gladan is relatively modest in size, smaller than the nearby Steamboat Natchez, most of the other visiting tall ships are massive. The largest ship is the 10-year-old BAP Union from Peru. It’s 378 feet long and has four masts, three of them square rigged, giving it a dramatic look when
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fully unfurled. It’s the largest sailing training vessel in Latin America.
Chile’s CNS Esmeralda is almost as large as the Union. It’s a 371-foot-long schooner barque and also has four masts and a steel hull. The ship was built by Spain but given to Chile in the 1950s in a settlement over the Spanish Civil War.
The ARA Libertad is one of the fastest of the world’s tall ships. Argentina has been using the 340-foot ship for training since 1963, and it’s sailed more than 800,000 nautical miles to more than 60 countries.
The largest sailing ship from the American fleet is the USCGC Eagle. The Coast Guard uses the three-masted, 295-foot-long ship to teach navigation and leadership.
Other sailing ships include Uruguay’s 198-foot ROU Capitan Miranda and Colombia’s 212-foot ARC Gloria, which also was built in Spain.
The largest ships are U.S. Navy vessels. The 844-foot, 40,500-ton USS Kearsage Wasp class ship looks like a small aircraft carrier, and it supports helicopters and some planes. It’s also designed to transport troops. The Kearsarge has been used in combat and humanitarian rescue operations, like efforts following Hurricane Maria, and it’s made many appearances at New York Fleet Week.
The USS Farragut is a 509.5-foot destroyer and is equipped with hightech missile and defense systems. It was launched in 2005 and has been deployed around the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. It is only open for group tours.
Also in the ship group are a trio of patrol boats. The 297-foot British HMS Trent is a modern, high-tech patrol
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the free festival of Cajun and zydeco music. On Saturday, May 30, there’s Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Babineaux Sisters and Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse. Sunday, May 31, brings Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Pine Leaf Boys, The Revelers and a reunion of Feufollet with original members Kelli Jones and Chris Segura and Blake Miller and Elise Riley. Gates open at 2 p.m. and music runs 3-8:30 p.m. at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center and there are food and drink vendors on site. Visit jazzandheritage.org for details.
boat, and the Netherlands sent the HNLMS Friesland, a 355-foot vessel used by the navy and law enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard’s Mohawk is a 270-foot cutter mostly used for law enforcement and based in Key West, Florida.
The Farragut and Friesland will be moored at the Poland Street Wharf. A group of tall ships will be clustered in front of Woldenberg Park, including the Gloria, Miranda, Union, Gladan, Libertad and Esmeralda. Closer to the Crescent City Connection bridge will be the Kearsarge, Eagle, Mohawk and Trent.
Most of the ships will depart on Monday following a traditional blessing of the fleet at 8 a.m. from the Moonwalk. The Libertad will remain in port and open for tours on Monday and depart on Tuesday.
Ship visiting hours vary by ship and day, and the earliest entries are at 8 a.m. Check sail250neworleans.com for the schedule. Admission is first come, first served. Be aware that no bags or purses are allowed on the ships, and there is no bag check. Boarding a U.S. Navy ship requires an ID. Check the website for additional restrictions and recommendations. Open-toed shoes and high heels are discouraged.
Other Sail 250 events include fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, and there’s a seafood cooking competition between ship culinary teams at 1 p.m. Sunday at Spanish Plaza.
The ships depart for Sail 250 events in Norfolk, Virginia, Baltimore, New York City and Boston through June and July, and different ships will join the flotilla in each port.
For more information, visit sail250neworleans.com.
Jean Laftte Seafood Festival
The festival features live music, carnival rides, kayaking, food and craft vendors and access to the nature trail through the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s cypress swamp. The entertainment lineup includes Craig Morgan, Nashville South, Wayne Toups, Shorts in December, Todd O’Neil, Aaron Foret Band, Junior Lacrosse, Them Ol’ Ghosts and more. At the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. Admission $10. Visit lafitteseafoodfest.com for information.
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Improv meets Shakespeare as actors and improv comics have an hour to fabricate a drama like Shakespeare might have written. The troupe includes Ian Hoch, Brandon Persica, Seth Mathews, Grace Blackman, Hayden Guthrie, Jon Butts, Christy Marino and Topher Johnson. The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents the show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Lupin
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New Orleans neighbors have been stepping up to take care of pets left behind after people were taken by ICE and CBP or had to flee the city amid operation Catahoula Crunch earlier this year. Verite News recently wrote about several people in New Orleans East, including Luis and Nivia Burke and the group El Pueblo NOLA/NOLA Village, who have been caring for the uptick in stray animals in their neighborhood, which was hit hard by the draconian immigration enforcement.
Louisiana House panel refuses to add rape, incest exceptions to abortion ban once again
Louisiana students ranked first in the nation in reading growth over the last three years, a new report by Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth found. The latest “Education Scorecard” also shows Louisiana is second in math skills growth. Researchers looked at test scores from school districts in 38 states from 2022 to 2025 and found that there has been a national slowdown in reading and math skills, which was worsened by the pandemic. Louisiana, though, is among a small number of states going against that trend.
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19 BLOCKED LEGISLATION ADDING RAPE AND INCEST EXCEPTIONS to the state’s near total abortion ban for the fourth year in a row.
For the last four years, Rep. Delisha Boyd, a New Orleans Democrat, has introduced bills attempting to create such exceptions, though in previous years she limited it to only apply to children under 17.
Her bills have never made it out of committee, the first step in the process. But Boyd vowed to bring it again next year.
“I stand before you again today asking that we think about the life of the baby who got raped and what they have to endure,” Boyd said during an emotional House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee hearing on the bill.
It’s a personal fight for the lawmaker who has testified that her mother was raped at the age of 15 and became pregnant with her as a result. Boyd said her mom died before the age of 30.
Rep. Pat Moore, a Monroe Democrat, said her mother became pregnant with her after being raped at 14-years-old. Moore said for a long time her mother couldn’t look at her or touch her and that she was raised by her great-grandmother.
“There were five of us, and I was the only one that felt different for years,” she said. “It took years for my mother to love me. I was 19, and we began to form a relationship.”
But Moore ultimately said she couldn’t support the bill because “I am not the author of life and death. None of us are.” She also said her constituents wanted her to vote against it, though she did not say what she was basing that on.
According to a 2023 survey by LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication, 77% of Louisiana residents believe “a woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion if she became pregnant because of rape.”
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THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED NO-PARTY VOTERS IN LOUISIANA.
These unaffiliated voters may face serious hurdles at the ballot box in the future, if Republicans in the legislature pass a bill allowing the state’s two major political parties to decide whether or not to let no-party voters cast ballots in primary elections. Critics have slammed the measure, calling it another way to confuse and disenfranchise voters and ultimately weaken turnout.
Hotel Hope, an emergency shelter for women and children, recently broke ground on its own affordable housing project. Working with developer People’s Housing+, Hotel Hope created the new Hope Family Housing initiative and is now building its first two duplexes. The initiative aims to build 40 affordable housing units across Central City and Hoffman Triangle. C’EST
“I think it’s a tragedy that we would force children to carry the babies of their rapist,” Boyd said.
Two other lawmakers on the committee shared similar stories.
“I understand where you’re coming from because I lived it as well,” Boyd told Moore. “But it is not me to judge another family based on what it is they want to do.”
Rep. Doyle Boudreaux, a Scott Republican, said his mother also became pregnant with him as a
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State Rep. Delisha Boyd, a New Orleans Democrat, authored the measure.
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result of a rape when she was 15. She chose to go with adoption.
“I have been surrounded by strong women in my life,” he said, including his birth mother and his adoptive mother.
“This is a crossroad for me, but my gut feeling just keeps telling me that look, I’m one vote. I cannot support it,” he said.
Ten representatives voted against Boyd’s House Bill 261, with only two, Democrats Alonzo Knox of New Orleans and Vanessa LaFleur of Baton Rouge, voting for it. Democrats Moore and Roy Darryl Adams joined Republicans in killing the bill.
Only four members of the public provided testimony on the bill: two in support and two in opposition.
Audrey Wascome, an advocate and childhood sexual abuse survivor, said that other survivors who testified in support of a similar Boyd bill in 2023 didn’t feel safe to speak at the Capitol again because of how they were treated by members of the audience.
“They’re terrified to publicly say that they’ve been assaulted,” she said. — Kaylee Poche
Louisiana utility commission candidate channels ED ad, calls on Entergy to ‘Service My Pole’
LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 HOPEFUL CHRIS
JUSTIN UNDERSTANDS people are frustrated by damaged infrastructure and ongoing problems with utilities.
So he’s hoping to capture the attention of voters and utility companies alike by using a triedand-true South Louisiana coping skill: a little off-color humor.
In a new campaign video launched Tuesday, Justin, who is running as a no-party candidate, mimics the style of an erectile dysfunction commercial voiceover narrator for his new campaign, “Service My Pole.”
“Do you have a leaning pole? ... Are you worried your pole is going to let you down when you need it most? Every pole is a little different,” he says as a montage of damaged utility poles plays out on screen. Justin’s approach may seem a bit gimmicky, but it also highlights real problems.
And he’s exploring the issues as an engineer with experience in energy policy, who has previously advised the commission to reduce costs for ratepayers and called for stricter oversight.
“I’m running because I’m sick and tired of watching Louisianans get stuck with terrible deals approved in backroom meetings,” he said in February. The new video also features clips from every day residents weighing in on their failing infrastructure, and
encourages people to submit photos of their own damaged utility poles and upload them to an online portal he created called servicemypole.org.
An artificial intelligence tool then assesses the photos and gives them an overall rating. The “leading offenders” make it to the leaderboard, front and center on the website.
Chris Justin is running for Public Service Commission in Louisiana’s District 1 this fall.
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Justin says it’s a way to get people in his district to get involved in the fight for improved oversight, and to put public pressure Entergy to fix some of the worst damage.
“I believe that those worst poles will start getting addressed — (Entergy) doesn’t want the press of ‘This is the worst pole in Louisiana,” he said at a May 19 video launch event. “I get emails all the time from people who are worried about these falling on their homes.”
It’s also part of a broader push by Justin for regulators to set standards for servicing poles that are damaged.
“People are very upset and very angry, nothing’s happened, and that’s because our regulatory framework has bent to the wills of utility companies rather than addressing our needs,” he said.
Justin has pledged not to take money from utility companies during his campaign and will be monitoring other candidates’ campaign contributions.
“(People) are frustrated. Bills have gone up, and the commissioners take money from the utilities that they regulate, so it’s a conflict of interest.”
He has also slammed regulators for voting to allow data centers to come in at taxpayer’s expense.
“It’s a terrible deal that the Public Service Commission signed back in December,” he said. “
The Lightning Amendment was passed quietly by the commission last year, allowing corporations like Meta to fast-track data centers that use up an enormous amount of electricity and water.
Corporations pay for some of the initial costs, but after that, the
majority of the power used will likely be footed by ratepayers, not corporations.
“We’re getting screwed over twice from that, if not more,” he said. “So yeah, that’s something I would change.”
There is some confusion over the District 1 public service commissioner race due to Louisiana’s sudden, largely unpublicized switch to closed primaries last year.
District 1 includes parts of Orleans, Livingston, and St. Charles parishes, along with Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Tangipahoa, Washington, St. Bernard and St. Helena parishes.
Justin’s name did not appear on the primary ballot May 16, nor will he be listed on the June 27 primary run-off ballot, because he opted not to choose a political party. His name will, however, appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
In the meantime, he hopes to build momentum and name recognition. He’s already had a chance to meet with a lot of people across his district, because he had to gather over 1,000 signatures from no-party registered voters in order to run.
In Orleans Parish, the PSC does not oversee Entergy, as the City Council uniquely serves as the regulator for the power company’s subsidiary, Entergy New Orleans.
But Orleans Parish residents still elect commissioners to represent them, because the regulatory body oversees other utilities and telecommunications companies.
If Justin wins, he’ll replace Eric Skrmetta, a term-limited Republican who is about to finish up his third six-year term in Public Service Commission District 1.
Also vying for the seat are Republicans State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty and former Jefferson Parish President John Young, who are heading to the runoff.
Whichever Republican wins the run-off will face Justin, as well as Democratic candidate Connie Norris from Slidell. Voters on Nov. 3 will be able to choose any candidate, regardless of their voter registration. — Sarah Ravits
Utility lines and a power pole stand along Claiborne Avenue.
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Mayor Moreno launches new initiative to finally fix traffic signals in
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MAYOR HELENA MORENO
MAY 21 LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE TO REPAIR AND UPGRADE NEW ORLEANS’ TRAFFIC SIGNALS, with the goal of improving traffic flow and making intersections safer for both pedestrians and drivers.
The city manages more than 400 traffic signals, though much of the infrastructure is beyond its usable life. Many of the lights include wiring that isn’t sealed properly, causing the signals to trip and revert to “flash” mode after rainfall.
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“This is a situation that has been accepted for far too long. It’s caused so much frustration and we’re not gonna put up with it and it’s time to work with urgency to get this situation fixed,” Moreno said at a news conference Thursday.
Phase 1 of Moreno’s plan will begin immediately and start with a five-to-seven week assessment aimed at identifying signals that are susceptible to water intrusion and in the most need of repair. Moreno said she believes there are around 40 intersections with faulty wiring.
After that assessment is complete, the city will develop a repair and replacement plan within two to four weeks, with cost estimates and recommended scopes of work.
“We’ll be able to make, we believe, many of these repairs in house,” said Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure and director of the Department of Public Works.
The city will start making repairs and synchronizing lights later this year. It will also make sure that lights have the proper signals.
Moreno pointed to Crowder Boulevard and the Interstate 10 service road in New Orleans East, where the left turn signal flashes from red to yellow but never green, “which causes confusion.”
The city will also develop plans during this initial phase to deploy new traffic signals, flashing beacons and pedestrian signals in corridors identified by the city’s Safety Action Plan as hotspots for traffic fatalities. The action plan, which was unveiled in April, aims to eliminate
traffic-related deaths and injuries entirely by 2041 and calls for $171 million worth of improvements across 66 miles of roadway. The plan has yet to be funded.
On Friday, Moreno signed an executive order creating a Transporation Safety Partnership Task Force to implement its recommendations, with a goal of cutting traffic-related deaths and injuries in half by 2031.
Phase 2 of the Moreno’s traffic signal initiative will kick off in 2027 and focus on upgrading technology to allow the city to control signals remotely. Moreno said she plans to seek federal earmarks to fund the effort.
In June, the city will onboard a new chief traffic engineer — the first in nearly three years — to help answer question about signal timing and review whether some intersections would be better served by stop signs instead of signals.
Councilmembers Matt Willard, Lesli Harris and Eugene Green joined Moreno at Thursday’s news conference and praised the new initiative.
“This is one of those basic but essential issues,” Willard said.
Moreno on Thursday also said she hopes to renovate a warehouse, currently being used by the Clerk of Court to store records, for a new DPW building.
Of the more than 400 traffic signals the city manages, around half are on state roads. Nelson said the state pays the city for maintenance of those signals. — Blake Paterson / The Times-Picayune
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Hey Blake,
Spotify introduced me to an album called “Chess New Orleans” with songs from the Chess Records label, including some by Bobby Charles. I don’t know much about him or the label’s connections to New Orleans. What can you tell me?
Dear reader,
THE CHESS RECORDS LABEL WAS FOUNDED IN CHICAGO IN 1950 by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess. Their label recorded many important figures in the early history of rock and roll and the blues, including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.
Chess had some regional success in the New Orleans area with recordings by James “Sugar Boy” Crawford, including “JockA-Mo.” Chess also released The Hawketts’ now-legendary 1954 recording “Mardi Gras Mambo.”
Beginning in 1956, Chess’ New Orleans talent scout, producer and promotions man was pianist, singer and bandleader Paul Gayten. His biggest local discovery was Clarence “Frogman” Henry. As Henry recounted to Jeff Hannusch in his book, “The Soul of New Orleans: A Legacy of Rhythm and Blues,” Gayten’s wife taught Henry at L.B. Landry High School and Henry often went to the Brass Rail, a Canal Street club where Gayten performed.
“After I wrote ‘Ain’t Got No Home,’ I took it to Paul,” Henry said. “He was looking for something to go up against
Imperial (Records) and Fats Domino.” Gayten convinced Leonard Chess to fly down to see Henry perform the song. Chess signed him to a contract and the song rose to the top of the charts in 1956. Gayten also produced Henry’s even bigger hit, 1961’s “But I Do,” co-written with Bobby Charles. Charles, born Bobby Charles Guidry in Abbeville, Louisiana, was the first white singer signed by Chess, which up until then had recorded only Black entertainers. Charles was 14 when he wrote and recorded “See You Later Alligator” for Chess in November 1955. The next month, Bill Haley & His Comets recorded their version, which became a top 10 hit. Charles also wrote “Walking to New Orleans” and “It Keeps Rainin’ ” for Fats Domino. In 2007, Charles was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He died in 2010.
THIS WEEK, AS THE NATION PAUSES TO REMEMBER FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS ON MEMORIAL DAY, we revisit the history of a memorial to some of the New Orleanians who served and died in World War II. It is located in Marsalis Harmony Park (formerly Palmer Park) at the intersection of S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne avenues.
The memorial obelisk was sponsored by the Carrollton Business Men’s Association, which organized the project not only to honor those who had served in World War II but also to honor the 100th anniversary of the town of Carrollton, incorporated in 1845 and annexed to the city of New Orleans in 1874. The memorial bears the names of fallen service members and the dedication “in honor of the men and women of Carrollton who served their country in the Second World War and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.”
Dedication ceremonies on March 11, 1945, featured remarks by Mayor Robert Maestri, Lt. Gov. Emile Verret and Archbishop Joseph Rummel. According to The Times-Picayune, the archbishop said the monument “will not only be a memorial tribute to the men and women in service but will also serve as a renewed pledge on our part to do all in our power to keep alive the ideals for which they are fighting.”
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Chess Records featured recordings by Buddy Guy and other blues sensations.
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DINING ISSUE
AS THE SUMMER APPROACHES, MENUS AROUND NEW ORLEANS are already starting to change. Crawfish season is coming to an end, giving way to more crab and shrimp dishes. And spring produce will soon be replaced with blueberries, blackberries and watermelons.
Locals also tend to change the way they eat as the temperature heats up, seeking out lighter dishes, colder drinks and snowball stands. Still, if you really do want that piping hot bowl of seafood gumbo or Vietnamese pho, you can easily find it around town.
It’s never hard to find a great meal in New Orleans, and that holds true during the summer.
Gambit’s Summer Dining Issue includes area restaurants of all kinds, from Creole institutions and seafood houses to slapburger spots. There are new places serving Nikkei, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines, and cool Caribbean flavors from restaurants serving Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian and Dominican fare. But readers will find a focus in this edition on restaurants serving fare that may not weigh you down as much in the New Orleans heat, including vegetarian and vegan menus and Mediterranean cuisine.
The following pages include more than 175 restaurants in New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes and on the Northshore. The listings are organized alphabetically and include information about menus, hours of operation and service options.
The summer has traditionally been a slow season for New Orleans restaurants, and an easy way to support your favorite places is to go out and have a good meal. So enjoy! And remember to tip generously.
2 Phat Vegans
1303 Decatur St., (504) 239-7801; 2phatvegans.com
The all-vegan restaurant serves versions of New Orleans classics and soul food. The Phat Slab sandwich is barbecue jackfruit “ribs” dressed with vegan mayo, pickles, tomatoes, mustard, ketchup, lettuce and onions on a kaiser bun. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
14 Parishes
8227 Oak St., (504) 264-7457; 14parishes.com
Named for the 14 parishes of Jamaica, the restaurant serves Jamaican cuisine including curried or jerk chicken, alongside tropical cocktails. The Island Breeze salad is spring lettuce, topped with pecans, cranberries and pineapple, with the option to add jerk chicken or shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St., (504) 301-0848; 1000figs.com
The Faubourg St. John spot has a concise menu of flavorful Mediterranean fare, with a focus on falafel, roasted chicken and vegetables. Their kale and
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cabbage salad comes with pickled berries, toasted seeds, tossed with a fig and ginger vinaigrette. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Abita Brew Pub
72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; abitabrewpub.com
The Abita Springs restaurant puts a creative spin on Louisiana dishes, often by including craft beer flavors. Fried quail is stuffed with boudin, topped with a blueberry glaze and served on a bed of andouille cornbread stuffing with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Acme serves classic Creole dishes, gumbo, po-boys and, of course, raw oysters. Char-grilled oysters are prepared with herb butter sauce and topped with a blend of cheeses. The crab cake appetizers are served on a bed of sweet corn maque choux with house-made remoulade sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Acropolis Cuisine
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046; acropoliscuisine.com
The family-owned restaurant serves a menu of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including gyros, souvlaki and a variety of salads. The eggplant sorrel is lightly breaded and fried, stuffed with imported cheeses and served on baby spinach. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Addis NOLA
2514 Bayou Road, (504) 218-5321; addisnola.com
This family-owned Ethiopian restaurant serves an array of dishes from vegan options to plates with lamb, chicken and seafood. The shrimp kitfo comes with herbal butter, beets, mimita and injera chips. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Afrodisiac
5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 302-2090; afrodisiacnola.com
This Gentilly joint blends Louisiana and Jamaican influences on a menu of comforting Caribbean dishes. Jerk plates, including chicken, lamb and fish options, are served with choice of sides, like plantains, corn maque choux, dirty rice or cucumber, avocado and pineapple salad. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Late lunch Fri.-Sun, dinner Wed.-Sat. $$
Aguasanta
8312 Oak St., (504) 381-5625; aguasantanola.com
The Mexican restaurant in the Riverbend serves upscale dishes with global influences. The pineapple aguachile is raw shrimp marinated in a pineapple broth and served with corn chips, onion, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, pineapple, avocado, micro greens, coriander and macha oil. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Albasha
Areawide; albashala.com
Albasha serves Greek and Lebanese dishes, including hummus, falafel and shawarma at several locations on the Northshore and one in Metairie. The moussaka squash appetizer is baked with olive oil and served with garlic, onions and tomatoes. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Angelo Brocato
214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com
For more than 120 years, Angelo Brocato has served house-made gelato in traditional and house-specialty flavors, along with biscotti, pistachio cannoli, tiramisu and other assorted Italian pastries. Gelato flavors rotate but have included vanilla bean, rum raisin, amaretto and cappuccino. Espresso drinks also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
Annunciation serves a contemporary take on Cajun and Creole dishes in the Warehouse District. The softshell crab Monica is crab and crawfish in a creamy sauce over pasta with green onions and garlic. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$
Antoine’s Restaurant
713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; antoines.com
One of New Orleans’ oldest restaurants, Antoine’s specializes in French-Creole dishes and offers two-course lunch specials and jazz brunches on weekends. The rack of lamb Algérie has a ras el hanout crust and is served with wild rose harissa, mint persillade, seared carrots and toasted almond rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon. and Thu.-Fri, dinner Mon.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
This Lower Garden District cafe serves specialty coffee alongside sandwiches and pastries. The roasted balsamic fig toast is a toasted bagel with whipped ricotta, caramelized figs and a tangy honey reduction and served with potato tots or arugula salad. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Athenian Bar & Grill
301 Decatur St., (504) 381-5938; athenianfood.com
This restaurant in the French Quarter offers a traditional Greek menu ranging from kebabs to yeero sandwiches, pita wraps and a variety of cocktails. The pork skepasti is a Greek-style quesadilla made with pork yeero meat, bacon, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, gouda, tzatziki and fries inside a toasted pita. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
This bistro nestled in Audubon Park serves a polished take on Southern and Creole fare. The Shrimp Tchefuncte is Gulf shrimp served with house-made andouille, mushrooms, popcorn rice and Creole muenière sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
The Frenchmen Street club has a food menu with raw and char-grilled oysters,
New Orleans classics, po-boys, burgers and fried seafood baskets. The Hangover burger is made with a half-pound Angus beef patty, bacon, choice of cheese and a fried egg on a brioche bun. The burger comes with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$
Jimmy Cho’s West Bank restaurant serves both contemporary and traditional Thai dishes. The Hawaii 504 is coconut shrimp, served with pineapple, broccoli, egg, Thai barbecue sauce and rice. Reservations accepted for large parties except Friday and Saturday nights. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Bar Pomona
2352 St. Claude Ave., (504) 224-9644; barpomona.com
This jam shop and bar serves a variety of dishes with jams and focaccia as well as heartier fare like meatballs and a flat iron steak. The Turkish eggs come with
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Baroness on Baronne 339 Baronne St., (504) 522-8664; baronessnola.com
The menu at this craft cocktail lounge includes small plates, pizzas, charcuterie, tacos and sandwiches. The Cochon Petite Flatbread is topped with barbecue pulled pork, red onion, mozzarella and green onion. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Bayona
430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; bayona.com
The award-winning restaurant housed in a historic Creole cottage serves Louisiana cuisine with global influences. The crispy smoked quail salad comes with pears, spiced pecans and a bourbon molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon., Thu.Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
This breakfast and lunch spot splits its menu into healthier “Good Cat” and more indulgent “Bad Cat” dishes, offering vegetarian, vegan, paleo and gluten-free options throughout. The vegan ranchero is made with black beans, house salsa, ranchero sauce, avocado and cashew crema. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$
Bennachin
1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230; bennachinrestaurant.com
The West African menu mainly focuses on the cuisines of Gambia and Cameroon. The apricot lamb is baked in ginger and served with garlic sauce and a choice of broccoli, couscous or rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Local seafood options include raw and char-gilled oysters, blue crab cakes, barbecue shrimp and more. A Blue Crab platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish, crab claws and a stuffed crab. There also are salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Boil & Barrel
900 Harrison Ave., (504) 332-2645; boilandbarrel.com
This seafood- and spirits-focused restaurant serves Louisiana classics, including shrimp and catfish platters, sandwiches, oysters and more. The rib-eye steak is 14 ounces and served with bourbon steak sauce and gratin potatoes. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Bon Temps Boulet’s Seafood follows the crawfish season and is open from January through June, serving boiled shrimp, crawfish and Dungeness crab by the pound or cluster. There’s also a brisket sandwich, Cajun street corn, boudin egg rolls and cowboy crack, which is slow-smoked, flash-fried pork belly served with “crack” sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner daily. $$
Stewed goat with tostones is a hearty dish on the menu at El Recoqueo DR Bistro.
The casual Mid-City spot specializes in Jamaican dishes. The menu includes curried goat roti, brown stew oxtail and barbecue jerk chicken served with sides of rice and peas, mac and cheese, a callaloo medley, white rice, fries or steamed vegetables. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Bourbon House
144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; bourbonhouse.com
The menu focuses on Gulf seafood and includes fried seafood platters, po-boys and Creole entrees along with some “land” options. House-made rigatoni is topped with bourbon Creole cream sauce, alligator sausage, Louisiana crawfish tails and Parmesan cheese. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Breads on Oak
8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; breadsonoak.com
Along with baked goods and pastries, Breads on Oak has a menu of vegetarian-friendly breakfast items, salads, quiches and sandwiches. The Live Food Sandwich is miso paste, vegan mayo, cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado and arugula served on organic multigrain bread. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Brennan’s
417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; brennansneworleans.com
Chef Kris Paladino currently helms this French Quarter institution, where she mixes Creole classics and modern influences. The Poussin à la Moutarde is a sweet tea-brined and fried cornish hen served with turnips, shallots and mustard cream sauce. Reservations
accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Broussard’s
819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; broussards.com
The century-old French Quarter restaurant serves a traditional French-Creole menu. Blackened yellowfin tuna comes with shallot mustard sauce, peppers aigre-doux and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Mon., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$
The menu includes contemporary Italian dishes using Gulf South ingredients. Duck breast comes with farro, roasted cauliflower, creamy pear and a pomegranate glaze. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Bub’s specializes in smashburgers and hot sandwiches. The Rodeo Adobo is two all-beef patties, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, chipotle adobo sauce and an onion ring on a brioche bun. No reservations. Delivery available and outdoor seating at Banks location. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Budsi’s Thai Restaurant 1760 N. Rampart St., (504) 381-4636; budsisthai.com
The Marigny restaurant serves classic Thai dishes and specialties from chef Budsaba “Budsi”
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Habibi Lebanese Grill serves specialties like kebabs and shawarma with rice and salad.
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region. Mushroom larb is made with seasonal mushrooms and tofu, lime juice, cilantro, mint, roasted and crushed rice, green onions and red onions and served with jasmine rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Byblos serves Mediterranean and Lebanese fare, with lamb, kebabs, shawarma and more. The Mediterranean pasta comes with sauteed shrimp, vegetables, garlic herb olive oil, feta and Kalamata olives. The Veterans Boulevard location also has a market. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Harahan and Metairie Road: lunch and dinner daily; Veterans: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
Cafe Malou
5433 Laurel St., (504) 227-3110; cafemalou.com
Owner Mani Dawes’ cozy breakfast and lunch cafe has baked egg dishes, sandwiches, toasts with various toppings, salads and more. The gravy eggs and boudin is baked eggs served with brown butter cream gravy, boudin and toast. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Chais Delachaise
7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; chaisdelachaise.com
The bistro’s menu of New American dishes includes steak frites, char-grilled octopus and risotto made with mushroom and asparagus and topped with Piave cheese. Pasta alla Norcina is house-made tagliatelle with pork, house-cured pancetta, mushroom and kale in a truffle cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop
2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; gumbostop.com
There’s a variety of gumbo options on the menu along with classic New Orleans dishes like shrimp Creole, crawfish etouffee, seafood platters, po-boys and salads. Yumbo Mumbo Gumbo is filé gumbo with chicken, shrimp, crab, crawfish, sausage, okra and tomato and topped with fried shrimp. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Cleo’s serves Mediterranean food to-go at the Canal Street location, and the Decatur Street location has full-service dining. The menu includes salads, sandwiches and pizza. Their Smokin’ Hot Chick pizza comes with chipotle marinara, smoked gouda, mozzarella, chicken, red onions and jalapeno. Delivery available. Canal Street: breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Decatur Street: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $
This family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serves Palestinian-inspired cuisine, with offerings that include filet mignon kebab and grilled quail. The Cleopatra Special appetizer is a side of hummus, falafel, fried kibby, lebnah, dolmeh and tahini salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Cochon King
5321 Franklin Ave., (504) 259-0828; cochonking.com
The barbecue joint has brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork, chicken and turkey breast served on sandwiches and platters. There also are brisket-stuffed egg rolls, boudin, fried Brussels sprouts and more.
The Texas Two Step sandwich is chopped brisket, house-made jalapeno cheddar smoked sausage, onions, pickles and barbecue sauce served on a brioche bun. Cochon King also runs a food truck around town. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Copper Vine
1001 Poydras St., (504) 208-9535; coppervine.com
This wine bar and restaurant has a menu of modern American and Creole dishes. Red wine-braised short rib ragu is served with stewed tomatoes, rosemary and Parmesan cheese over pappardelle. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
The eclectic contemporary menu ranges from seafood to steaks, burgers and more. Seared redfish is served with kale, toasted chickpeas and sesame seeds, house-made chili crisp and whipped tahini. There are two seatings for Sunday’s drag brunch. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; courtoftwosisters.com
The historic French Quarter restaurant is named after aristocratic Creole sisters Emma and Bertha Camors and serves Creole and Cajun cuisine. Blackened Gulf fish comes with Creole shrimp fried rice and pineapple beurre blanc. Reservations recommended for brunch. Outdoor seating available. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$
Curio Bistro
301 Royal St., (504) 717-4198; curionola.com
The menu at the French Quarter restaurant has New Orleans classics and American dishes with a Creole twist. The Southern fried, bone-in pork chop comes with jambalaya, honey creamed mustard greens and bourbon mustard. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
The menu features vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free offerings, including breakfast tacos, specialty bowls and salads. The Rainbow Bowl is made with quinoa, avocado, carrot, beet, red bell pepper, scallion, chickpeas, currant, toasted almond and a ginger garlic dressing. No reservations. Girod Street: breakfast and lunch daily; Magazine Street: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Delachaise
3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; thedelachaise.com
The Uptown bistro and wine bar has a refined, regularly changing food menu. Steak bruschetta is grilled marinated New York strip served with Peruvian garlic aji sauce and shaved Manchego on crostini. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. $$
A team with fine-dining roots elevate burgers using locally baked buns and house-made sauces. There’s also regular, specialty and boozy milkshakes. The Gambino burger has a blackened Prime beef patty, fire-roasted onions and peppers, provolone and garlic aioli. No reservations. Harrison Avenue: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Harahan: lunch and dinner daily. $$
Desi Vega Steakhouse
628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; desivegasteaks.com
Chef Muggsy Beals serves aged USDA Prime beef cuts seared in a Montague broiler. Steak options include filet mignons, New York strips, rib-eyes and porterhouses for two. The Colorado lamb chops come with a flaming apple mojito glaze and garlic mashed potatoes.
Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; sonesta.com
The restaurant at the Royal Sonesta hotel has raw and char-grilled oysters and classic New Orleans dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, fried catfish and crawfish etouffee. The fish of the day can be ordered blackened, sauteed or grilled and is served with grits and collard greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Dolfy’s
4508 Freret St., (504) 841-9110; dolfys.com
Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. uses a wood-fired oven for a menu of dishes from Basque country and the Iberian Peninsula. Appetizers include shrimp al ajillo, charred leeks romesco and grilled octopus. Acorn-fed Iberian pork pluma is grilled and served with potato puree and demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
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St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 267-0388; strochmarket.com
This St. Roch Market vendor serves Egyptian-style Middle Eastern dishes. The Upside Down Bowl comes with rice, crispy pita, roasted cauliflower and a choice of chicken shawarma or gyro topped with hummus. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Don’s Seafood
4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; donsseafoodonline.com
Southern classics, like hush puppies and boudin balls, are on the menu along with larger plates prepared with family recipes and some with modern twists. Jacked Up Oysters are Gulf oysters char-broiled with
bacon, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese. The seafood platter comes loaded with fried stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, catfish, shrimp, oysters, shrimp etouffee, fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
The bar’s signature Double Club sandwich is filled with turkey, bacon, spring greens, tomato and Caesar dressing and comes with chips or an upgrade to fries, mac and cheese or Brussels sprouts. Other options include tacos and California burritos, and a limited late-night menu is available until midnight. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. $$
E’Co Vegan Cuisine
2406 Peete St., (567) 364-5955; ecovegan19.com
E’Co serves a vegan menu for pick-up or delivery via its online ordering system or through UberEats and DoorDash. The menu includes smoothies, sandwiches and salads. The vegan shrimp po-boy is made with fried konjac served on French bread with vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. No reservations. Lunch Sat.Wed., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
El Pavo Real
4401 S. Broad Ave., (504) 266-2022; elpavorealnola.com
Classic Mexican dishes such as ceviche, carnitas, chicken mole and enchiladas are served along with house specialty items and a bar with rotating tequila specials and cocktails. Rajas con queso are strips of roasted poblano peppers with caramelized onions and corn in a creamy cheese sauce. There’s also an option to add chorizo or crabmeat to the dish. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
El Recoqueo DR Bistro
809 Behrman Highway, Suite 109, Gretna, (347) 517-1822; elrecoqueodrbistrola.com
The casual spot serves traditional Dominican fare. The namesake sampler platter includes salami, fried chicken, grilled steak, fried pork belly, mofongo (Dominican-style mashed plantains) and crispy fried plantains. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
The Bywater restaurant serves breakfast plates, waffles, French toast, gumbo, po-boys and more for breakfast and lunch. The duck waffle is a cornbread waffle topped with confit duck, sweet potato hash and house-made pepper jelly. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Emeril Lagasse’s flagship is a tasting menu restaurant helmed by his son, E.J. Lagasse, and has earned two Michelin stars for its contemporary Louisiana cuisine. A recent menu included smoked salmon cheesecake with caviar and oyster stew with herbsaint cream, foie gras and mushrooms. Its wine bar offers a menu of raw, cold and hot dishes, like duck fried rice and barbecue shrimp. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Empanola
630 St. Ann St., (504) 766-1236; 3109 Magazine St., (504) 582-9378; 7321 Freret St., (504) 249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com Latin-inspired and Louisiana-influenced
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empanadas are made in sweet and savory versions served with dipping sauces. There are plenty of vegetarian options, like an empanada filled with Impossible plant-based meat, peppers, onions and olives. The caprese empanada includes tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and green olives. Delivery available. St. Ann Street: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Magazine and Freret streets: lunch and dinner daily. $
Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas and ceviche are served alongside a mezcal-focused cocktail menu. The cochinita pibil torta is a Mexico City-style sandwich with Yucatan marinated pulled pork, chipotle mayo, onions and cilantro served with fries. Reservations accepted. Cortez Street: dinner Tue.-Sat.; Capdeville Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Evviva
2600 Dauphine St., (504) 267-0640; evvivanola.com
The Italian menu changes daily at this Marigny spot by chefs Rebecca Wilcomb and Marcus Jacobs. The broiled Gulf fish is prepared with a green peppercorn butter, vegetables and lemon. Happy hour small plates include anchovy bread, beer-battered banana peppers and deviled chicken liver. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Felipe’s
301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; 411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 408-2626; 2004 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 6765574; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 309-2776; felipestaqueria.com
These fast-casual restaurants serve built-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas and platters. The vegan bowl comes with grilled vegetables, rice, black beans, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, corn, salsa verde, guacamole and corn tortillas. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Flour Moon Bagels
457 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 354-1617; flourmoonbagels.com
This counter-service neighborhood spot has bagels in a variety of flavors, bagel sandwiches and tartines. The classic breakfast sandwich includes a folded egg, American and muenster cheeses and chili crisp mayo on choice of bagel. Tomatoes, avocado, bacon, pork roll and sausage can be added for a charge. The Fortuna is a seasonal item with heirloom tomato, tonnato, olive oil and herbs. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. $$
Fritai
1535 Basin St., (504) 264-7899; fritai.com
Chef Charly Pierre serves Haitian cuisine at this Treme restaurant. Legim fèy with sos
pwa is Haitian-style smothered spinach served with coconut black bean sauce, white rice, green plantains and a choice of tofu or Creole chicken. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
GAIA Seafood & Steakhouse
1820 St. Charles Ave., (337) 443-7967; gaiasteakhouse.com
Steaks are grilled over charcoal embers and finished in a wood fire oven. The menu has a variety of premium beef cuts, including filet mignons, New York strips and rib-eyes. Char-grilled prawns are served with grilled pineapple, salad and sweet chili sauce. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$
The Old Metairie establishment has a range of New American dishes from seafood to steaks and sandwiches. Il supremo pasta comes with pumpkin veloute, ginger, scallions, spinach, mascarpone, pepitas and cardamom. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
The Uptown fine-dining restaurant serves elevated French and New Orleans cuisine. Lady Nellie oysters are served on the half-shell with beef tartare and whipped Delice de Bourgogne. Pan-roasted chicken is finished with natural jus and served with shiitake mushrooms, haricots verts and mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Green Fork & Straw
336 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 2349830; 1400 Prytania St., (504) 267-7672; greenforkandstraw.com
The juice store menu includes the Thoughtful, made with celery, cucumber, mint, fennel, parsley, romaine and lime, and the Happiness, with carrot, pineapple, apple, ginger, mint and lemon. There also are coffee drinks, quick breakfast items like vegan overnight oats and pre-ordered prepared meals available for pickup. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. $
Green Olives Cafe
7724 Maple St., (504) 533-9167; greenolivescafela.com
The menu of Middle Eastern dishes includes staples like labneh, falafel, shawarma and shish kebabs. The shish kufta plate includes two skewers of grilled ground lamb seasoned with parsley and spices and served with two sides, such as hummus, salad, rice or fries. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $
Habibi Lebanese Grill and Wine Bar
2483 Royal St., (504) 345-2660; lebanonrestaurantandgrill.com
The Marigny restaurant offers a Lebanese menu and has a balcony overlooking Royal Street. The vegetarian plate comes with three falafel, two vegetarian grape leaves, hummus, baba ghanoush and pita bread. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Headquarters
445 S. Rampart St., (504) 217-6851; headquartersnola.com
Nice Guys NOLA’s sister establishment serves craft cocktails and Cajun-style plates and sandwiches. The Taste of New Orleans Trio includes gumbo, crawfish etouffee and red beans. Beignets come in both sweet and savory options. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri, dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Coquette chef-owner Mike Stoltzfus sells rotisserie chicken in quarter, half and whole portions with sides and dipping sauces. The chicken rice bowl can be ordered with rotisserie or chicken salad and comes with chicken-fat brown rice, sumac yogurt, cucumber and marinated cabbage. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
The music venue’s restaurant has a menu of Southern dishes and Louisiana staples, like jambalaya, a fried shrimp po-boy and bread pudding. Char-grilled oysters on the half shell are topped with Cajun compound butter and Parmesan cheese and served with grilled French bread. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
The restaurant serves Mediterranean fare like lamb kebabs, gyros and chicken shawarma. Seared halloumi is ouzo-flambéed cheese with garlic sauce served over tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil. For dessert, ashta is eggless custard baked in filo dough and topped with rosewater syrup and pistachios. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
II Supremo Pizza & Pasta
619 Pink St., Suite B, Metairie; ilsupremopizza.com
This pizza joint has thin-crust pies and house-made pasta dishes. The Roberta pie is topped with sausage, jalapenos, hot honey and whipped ricotta. On the pasta menu, rigatoni and sausage meatballs are tossed in spicy Calabrian chili alla vodka sauce. Il Supremo recommends orders be placed online 24 hours in advance. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
Jack Rose
Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 608-7112; jackroserestaurant.com
The stylish restaurant at the Pontchartrain Hotel offers a menu of Italian, French and Spanish influenced dishes prepared with local ingredients. Banana-leaf-wrapped speckled trout is served with tarragon-lemon butter and Creole succotash. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Jamaican Jerk House
4017 St. Claude Ave., (504) 441-8905; 4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 266-0613; jamaicanjerkhouse.com
Kingston, Jamaica, native Richard Rose and his wife Jackie Diaz serve Caribbean favorites in Bywater and Metairie. The menu includes oxtails, jerk chicken, pork,
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lamb and shrimp, some vegan dishes and more. The vegan jerk chicken burger is a jerk-seasoned imitation chicken patty on a toasted Hawaiian bun with tomatoes, onions and pickles. It’s served with a side such as fries, cabbage, coleslaw or sweet plantains. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. St. Claude Avenue: lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat.; Metairie: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Jamila’s Cafe
7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366; jamilascafe.com
Moncef and Jamila Sbaa have served Tunisian and Mediterranean dishes at their Uptown restaurant for more than 30 years. Tajine of lamb is boneless lamb braised in a terra cotta pot with marinated lemon and served with basmati saffron rice. Jamila’s hosts belly dancer performances on Saturday nights. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Johnny’s Jamaican Grill
1681 Religious St., (504) 881-4993; Instagram: @johnnys_jamaican_grill
This casual spot serves Jamaican cuisine like oxtails, jerk chicken and curry goat along with Caribbean beverages. The curry chicken platter comes with braised cabbage, rice and red kidney beans. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
The casual taquerias have burritos, nachos, quesadillas and other locally influenced Tex-Mex dishes. The Super Bowl comes with Creole chicken, Mexican street corn, cheddar-jack cheese, black beans, white rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, salsa fresca, radish, cilantro and tortilla chips. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Junior’s on Harrison
789 Harrison Ave., (504) 766-6902; juniorsonharrison.com
The eclectic menu at this Lakeview restaurant includes pasta dishes, seafood, sandwiches, soups, rotating daily specials and more. Seared scallop risotto is served with sweet corn and salsa verde. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
The Bywater restaurant and cocktail bar has a menu of elevated New Orleansinspired dishes. Catfish Dauphine is a catfish fillet with garlic cream sauce served over crawfish and shrimp rice. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch
Among the empanadas at Empanola are crawfish etoufee, chorizo and Asian dumpling options.
4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 581-8695; kabobhousenola.com
The Mediterranean menu includes shawarma, wraps, labneh and baba ghanoush. The chicken shawarma plate is spiced and marinated chicken served with rice, salad, hummus and pita. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
This Mid-City favorite has a wide-ranging menu with Creole dishes, pizza, salads, po-boys, burgers and more. The crawfish beignet is prepared with cheddar, mozzarella, jalapenos and caramelized onions and comes with jalapeno aioli. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$
The menu has creative takes on New Orleans favorites, like jambalaya risotto and boudin boulettes with red pepper aioli. The Kingfish n’ Grits is fried Louisiana catfish with seafood cream sauce over mascarpone grits. Reservations recommended. Brunch and dinner daily. $$$
La Macarena Pupuseria
& Latin Cafe
8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; pupusasnola.com
The family-run restaurant serves El Salvadoran street food and other dishes, including a variety of pupusas and many vegan and vegetarian options. The tamale and pupusa plate comes
with black beans, sweet friend plantains, a choice of chicken or corn tamale and a choice of two pupusas — options include cheese and beans, chicharron, chicken and spinach and other combinations. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Brunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
La Tia Taqueria & Cantina
4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 354-8570; latiacantina.com
La Tia serves regional Mexican dishes, tacos, ceviche and modern takes on taqueria favorites. Aguachile is shrimp marinated in house-made cold broth and topped with cucumbers, onions, pickled radishes and avocado mousse. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Lamara Coffee & Kitchen
1300 N. Broad St., (504) 920-9991; lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com
The cafe on the edge of Treme serves coffee and espresso drinks, tea, smoothies and smoothie bowls and health-conscious breakfast and lunch items. Chilaquiles are a vegan option with roasted root veggies, black bean spread, avocado, purple cabbage, romaine, pepitas, almond sour cream, ranchero, cilantro cashew crema and baked corn tortillas. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
These seafood restaurants offer everything from redfish, sea bass and shrimp to steaks, pasta, sandwiches and more. Seared salmon comes with asparagus, couscous, roasted shiitake mushrooms and spring pea purée. Reservations
The Warehouse District restaurant is the sister restaurant to Marie’s Oyster Bar next door and focuses on French fare. Duck confit is served with local lima beans and spring onion pistou. The hors d’oeuvres menu includes bone marrow and escargot served with pickled onion, herbs and grilled bread. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
The restaurant and hookah bar across from the French Market serves shawarma, gyro, falafel and other Lebanese dishes. There’s also a selection of Mediterranean-inspired pizzas. The beef shish kebab plate is a grilled skewer of filet mignon served with zafron rice, salad and hummus. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Each Legacy Kitchen restaurant has a different focus, such as seafood at Tacklebox or steaks at Steak & Chop on the West Bank. At Tacklebox, the soft-shell crab BLT sandwich includes fried soft-shell crab with bacon, lettuce, tomato and herb aioli. Reservations accepted. Delivery available from Craft Tavern and Tacklebox. New Orleans: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Gretna: lunch and dinner daily. $$
The Baquet family’s Treme mainstay serves a menu of Creole-soul food along with daily specials, including red beans and rice, fried catfish with smothered okra, and shrimp grillades. On Fridays, the catfish Jourdain is a fried piece of catfish topped with shrimp and crabmeat in lemon butter sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$ Little House
640 Bouny St.; Instagram: @littlehousenola
This neighborhood wine garden in Algiers Point has wines, beers, cocktails and a rotating food menu of shareable snacks and dips, sandwiches, charcuterie boards and desserts. The caprese salad includes burrata, basil, heirloom tomatoes and balsamic reduction. There also are occasional chef pop-ups. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
The dog-friendly Warehouse District spot serves a menu of Cal-Mex fusion dishes, including tacos, chips and salsa and more. The bacon brie chicken sandwich is marinated chicken breast, crispy bacon, brie, tomato and spinach served on a potato bun with a side of Creole honey mustard. Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Beef koftas with hummus and salad at Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Owner-chef Hao Gong serves a contemporary menu of Asian dishes, and there’s a raw bar with items like the Monkey Snack that features fresh salmon wrapped around sesame crusted banana with a sweet and spicy salsa. Hamachi kama is yellowtail collar double fried and served with cilantro and garlic soy sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Lyons Corner
Hotel Theo New Orleans, 537 Gravier St., (504) 527-0006; lyonscornernola.com
The restaurant in the CBD hotel serves a blend of American classics and creative twists on New Orleans favorites. Breakfast options include baked goods, beignets and egg dishes. The Camp catfish sandwich is fried catfish topped with tangy slaw, Creole aioli and pickles and comes with fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Mantra 4250 Highway 22, Suite 1, Mandeville, (985) 603-8004; mantracuisine.net
The menu features an array of North Indian and Punjabi dishes, and there’s also a lunch buffet. The cauliflower Manchurian appetizer is cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy Indo-Chinese sauce with peppers, onions and chilies and garnished with cilantro. Butter chicken features a creamy tomato sauce with spices and butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Margot’s has wood-fired sourdough pizzas, seasonal items and a beverage list with natural wines, Negronis and
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other Italian-inspired cocktails. A recent special pizza, the Cavoletti, included shaved Brussels sprouts, ricotta, fontina, chili flakes and lemon zest. Popular items include garlic knots and the Caesar salad featuring romaine lettuce, sourdough croutons, pecorino Romano and a charred pepper dressing. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$
The pan-Latin American menu features curries, plantains, ceviches, empanadas and more. Maya’s Curry is a spicy Thai and Jamaican yellow or red coconut curry sauce with a choice of chicken, vegetables, tofu or tilapia and is served over jasmine rice. Reservations required for weekend dinner. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Meals from the Heart Cafe
1100 N. Peters St., (504) 525-1953; mealsfromtheheartcafe.com
The restaurant in the French Market serves Creole dishes and has a number of vegan and gluten-free options. The Crab Passion salad is a crab cake with remoulade sauce over spring greens, tomatoes and lemon, topped with Vidalia onion dressing. No reservations. Late breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Meril
424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; bemeril.com
Chef Emeril Lagasse named this restaurant after his daughter, and it offers a contemporary American menu with international influences. Options include small plates, flatbreads, soups, salads, pastas and more. The spicy paccheri is large tube-shaped pasta with caramelized onions and pecorino Romano cheese. Reservations
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recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
Messina’s Runway Cafe
6001 Stars and Strips Blvd., (504) 2415300; messinasrunwaycafe.com
Located in the Lakefront Airport’s historic Art Deco terminal, Messina’s offers views of the tarmac where private planes come and go. The Creole glazed salmon is seared, topped with a cane mustard glaze and served with sauteed green beans and garlic potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Mikimoto
3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4881881; mikimotosushi.com
The Japanese restaurant offers sashimi, sushi, udon noodles and more. Salmon teriyaki is served with rice, salad and soup. A Bayou roll is made with tuna, red snapper, seaweed salad, cucumber and chili ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$
The neighborhood breakfast spot is just blocks away from the owners’ original restaurant, Turkey and the Wolf. The menu includes yogurt, biscuits, eggs, grits and more. The Grand Slam McMuffin is pork sausage, hashbrowns, griddled onions, American cheese and ketchup on an English muffin. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast Wed.-Mon. $$
Mona’s Cafe
3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743
The restaurant with an attached grocery store specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine including gyros, shawarma and
vegetarian dishes. The chicken tikka plate is a half chicken marinated then char-boiled and served with hummus, salad and pita bread. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Morrow’s
2438 St. Claude Ave., (504) 827-1519; morrowsnola.com
The Marigny restaurant has a Creole menu with some Korean influences. Bulgogi is thinly sliced rib-eye sauteed in Korean teriyaki sauce and comes with steamed rice and salad. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Fri.-Sun, dinner daily. $$$
The family-run West Bank institution serves signature Italian dishes in large portions. The Chicken a la Grande is sauteed with rosemary, Italian seasoning, garlic and white wine. Reservations recommended. Cash only. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$
Moshiko
3200 St. Claude Ave., Suite A; moshiko.menu-world.com
The Bywater restaurant serves traditional Palestinian dishes from a menu of slow-roasted meats, pickled vegetables and hummus. There are choices of beef or chicken shawarma or falafel served in customizable bowls or sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$
Mother’s has a menu of Creole staples, including jambalaya, shrimp Creole and red beans and rice. The John G. po-boy combines ham, turkey and roast beef. The all-day breakfast menu
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Napoleon House is known for its Pimm’s Cup cocktail and giant muffuletta sandwiches. The menu also includes Creole staples such as seafood gumbo, red beans and rice, chicken and sausage jambalaya, po-boys and more. The shrimp remoulade stuffed avocado salad is Gulf shrimp remoulade and romaine lettuce inside an avocado, topped with red onion and lemon. No reservations. Limited courtyard seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Nice Guys offers a menu of innovative twists on New Orleans cuisine, with seafood dishes, wings, tacos, sandwiches, fries and more. That includes the shrimp lobster and grits, which are gouda grits cooked in a seafood broth with lobster tail and Gulf shrimp. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available.
This Indian restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes, including samosas, tandoori chicken and vegetarian options. The Flag of India special contains food representing the colors on the Indian flag: butter chicken, malai kebab with cream sauce and saag paneer. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Olive
339 Carondelet St., (504) 766-9271; olivenola.com
The casual restaurant serves classic Middle Eastern dishes including shawarma, shakshuka and lamb kufta. The shakshuka is two sunny side-up eggs served in the middle of sauteed tomatoes. The dish comes with hummus and salad. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Origen Bistro
3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 381-4245; origenbistrono.com
Chef Julio Machado’s bistro serves Venezuelan cuisine. La Parrilla is charcoal-grilled angus beef picanha, pork chorizo, pico de gallo and guacamole. There also is a daily brunch menu with arepas, empanadas and breakfast casseroles. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
The Original Slap Burger
Marie’s Bar, 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 251-4124; originalslapburger.com
The kitchen inside Marie’s Bar serves a menu of burgers, including the Western, available with one or two patties, bacon, pickles or jalapenos, American cheese, fried onion straws, Slap sauce and barbecue sauce on a toasted brioche bun. There also are veggie burgers, sides and flan. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Original Thought
1995 Gentilly Blvd., Suite C5, (504) 214-0924; herban-oasis.com
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Original Thought also has a storefront with herbal supplements and therapeutic items. The menu includes several comforting dishes, like the barbecue jackfruit burger, which includes pulled barbecue jackfruit, coleslaw, jalapeno, pickled ginger, vegan mayo and cilantro. It also can be ordered as a wrap. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$
This restaurant and wine bar inside a historic building serves a Creole menu and has shareable options like cheese boards and baked brie. The grilled double cut pork chop is served with an orange pepper glaze, mashed potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Thu.-Sun. $$
The Mandeville restaurant serves an upscale menu of Southern and Italian dishes. Flounder a limon comes with caper butter, jumbo lump crabmeat, brioche crumbles and Brabant potatoes. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
Parkway is well-known for its po-boy menu, with shrimp, oyster, fish, roast beef, sausage and more options. There’s a vegetarian-friendly po-boy featuring a Creole-seasoned and char-broiled Beyond Burger patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo on French bread. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sun. $$
Patois
6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; patoisnola.com
Chef Aaron Burgau serves a Southern menu with local and French influences at this Uptown restaurant. Pappardelle pasta is topped with saffron Gulf shrimp veloute, basil, cherry tomato, crumbled garlic bread, pickled peppers, preserved lemon and tarragon. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$$ Paulie’s
8201 Oak St., (504) 412-8326; pauliesneworleans.com
The New York-style deli has a menu of classic and house specialty sandwiches and Italian dishes like lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Parmigiana. The Bronx Bomber sandwich is genoa salami, pepperoni and capocollo, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar of Modena glaze on braided Italian bread from Cartozzo’s Bakery. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, 501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3073; peacockroomnola.com
The chic Peacock Room’s menu includes local and Italian influences. Smoked tomato linguine is topped with basil, chili flakes and garlic crunch and can be ordered with meatballs, fried shrimp or fried oysters for an upcharge. The charred octopus small plate comes with fingerling potatoes, scallion and almond romesco. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Chef Zuhair Azaar serves Lebanese and Mediterranean favorites, including chicken shawarma, gyro, falafel and more as part of platters, bowls and sandwiches. The falafel plate comes with yellow rice, salad, hummus, pita bread and a side of tahini. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Pizza Bella
8115 Oak St., (504) 345-2959; pizzabellanola.com
The Riverbend neighborhood pizzeria serves Neapolitan-style pies along with calzones and pasta dishes. The Veggie is a red sauce pizza with mozzarella, green peppers, kalamata olives, mushrooms, red onions and tomatoes. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; pizzadelicious.com
Sweet heat cauliflower is the centerpiece of a combo plate with vegan greens and sweet potatoes from Sweet Soulfood.
The Bywater favorite has New York-style pies, slices, pasta dishes, salads and garlic knots. The vegan supreme pie is topped with plant-based pepperoni and sausage, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and red onions, and vegan Violife cheese can be added for an upcharge. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Pulcinella!
1300 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 221-1560; dirtydimeproductions.com
The 7th Ward restaurant leans into chef Matty Hayes’ Sicilian roots with homestyle Italian dishes, like bucatini served with Italian sausage, sweet pea pesto, fennel, spring onions and mint. Diners also can catch a burlesque or drag show at The Original Nite Cap on the second floor. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$
“Queen Trini” Lisa Nelson serves soul food from her native Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean dishes at her Mid-City restaurant. Doubles, a vegan Trinidadian street food, is a turmeric flatbread filled with curry chickpeas, chutney and hot sauce and comes two to an order. The coco bread fish sandwich includes a fried swai fillet topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pineapple and sweet plantains. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Restaurant R’evolution
Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; revolutionnola.com
Chef John Folse serves contemporary
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Creole and Cajun dishes at this upscale French Quarter restaurant. Fire-roasted short ribs are served with pineapple whisky glaze, corn maque choux and scallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$
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Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 300-1804; rizzutosristorante.com
Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7045; ribroomneworleans.com
The steakhouse offers 28-day aged prime rib, as well as rib-eyes, filet mignons and bone-in striploins. A muffuletta panzanella salad includes pistachio mortadella, coppa, giardiniera olive salad, Gruyere cheese, croutons, cucumber, tomato confit and rocket greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, jazz brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
The roadhouse-style bar and grill serves hearty burgers, po-boys, fried seafood baskets, rib-eye, tuna steaks and more. Rusty’s Shrimp Wrap includes fried Gulf shrimp with Swiss, cheddar, applewood bacon and ranch dressing in a wrap. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Gretna: lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.; Jefferson: lunch and dinner daily. $$
Rizzuto’s upscale restaurant in the CBD has steaks, Italian dishes and a seafood raw bar. Steak options include a center-cut filet, New York strip, spinalis cut rib-eye and a 40-ounce tomahawk chop. The Fra Diavolo is house-made rigatoni topped with San Marzano tomato and cream sauce, Calabrian chili and either shrimp or lobster.
The Lakeview restaurant serves classic Italian dishes as well as steaks and salads. Seafood lasagna is made with house-made pasta, ricotta, herbs, shrimp, crawfish and crab and topped with seafood cream sauce and mozzarella. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$
Ruby Slipper
Areawide; rubybrunch.com
The menu at these brunch spots is full of Benedict dishes, French toast options, omelets, pancakes, breakfast plates and sandwiches as well as coffee and cocktails. The Costa Rican breakfast comes with two eggs cooked to order, chorizo sausage, black beans, rice, salsa, plantains and avocado. Reservations accepted on weekdays. Delivery and outdoor seating available at some locations. Breakfast and brunch daily. $$
Chef Alon Shaya draws from his Israeli heritage and influences from other countries along the Mediterranean at his Uptown restaurant. There are hummus dishes available with toppings such as Brussels sprouts, blue crab and spicy lamb ragu. Grilled salmon is served with tzatziki, confit tomatoes, dill and pink peppercorns. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun.
An acai bowl with fresh berries and granola starts the day at the Daily Beet.
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Watermelon granita is a traditional summer treat from Angelo Brocato’s in Mid-City.
Safta’s Table
129 Allen Toussaint Blvd., Suite 103, (504) 355-0045; saftastable.com
Alon and Emily Shaya’s new casual cafe near the Lakefront serves Mediterranean dishes including hummus and baba ghanoush, sandwiches and platters of roasted chicken and more. The Bright Green Falafel sandwich is a pita filled with falafel, green goddess aioli, red onion, arugula, amba, tahini, pickles and tomato. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$
Saj
4126 Magazine St., (504) 766-0049; sajnola.com
The menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare includes hummus and muhammara dips, shawarma and a selection of wood-fire grilled items like chicken and vegetables. The Middle Eastern paella is saffron rice with grilled chicken, spiced Moroccan tomato stew, wood-fired olives, garlic and chickpeas. The dish also can be made vegan. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
The book-lined lounge connected to Maison Metier serves cocktails, natural wines and a shareable food menu with caviar, Gulf oysters, foie gras and charcuterie. The Burger Maison is made with a wagyu beef patty, bacon, white cheddar cheese and onion jam. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. $$$
Santa Fe serves a menu of Mexican, Spanish and Southwestern dishes, including tacos, quesadillas, tamales and meat, poultry and seafood entrees. The rueda de huevo is a flour tortilla shell with sweet potato puree, chicken, poblano sauce, grilled cheese and a fried egg. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. $$
Satsuma serves coffee and espresso drinks, fresh-squeezed juices and dishes made with organic ingredients. The Dr. Seuss is a breakfast sandwich of shaved ham, scrambled egg with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese and red onion on choice of croissant, bagel or toast. No reservations. The Dauphine Street location has delivery, and outdoor seating is available at both locations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 2647600; seawitch-nola.com
The Lower Garden District restaurant has an elevated menu of seafood dishes and oysters as well as steaks, veal, duck and more. There are several char-grilled oyster options, including Voodoo Queen oysters, which are topped with Creole garlic butter, chili brie and pepper jack cheese. The dish comes with Dong Phuong bread. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Warehouse District restaurant has a menu of caviar, shareable plates and entrees like poached halibut and fish and chips. The Seaworthy Roll is a sandwich made with crawfish tails, red onions, celery and orange aioli. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. $$$
This Mediterranean spot tucked inside the Jetgo Gas Station serves chicken shawarma and gyro in wraps or on platters with salad, hummus and rice. There also are Philly cheesesteaks and fried fish and shrimp dishes. Fried halloumi cheese can be ordered inside a wrap with pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, hummus, baba ghanoush, cucumber and kalamata olives. The wrap comes with fries or hummus and salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
The contemporary Mediterranean restaurant serves dishes inspired by Lebanese, Israeli and North African cuisines. A chicken leg and thigh are served with aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan and tzatziki. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$
Shishkabob House
3804 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 7120765; Instagram: @shishkabob_house
The menu includes Middle Eastern favorites from lentil soup and tabbouleh to shawarma and kebab platters. Lula kabob is ground lamb seasoned with onions, garlic and house spices and served with basmati rice, hummus, salad and pita bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
The menu features customizable pita sandwiches, rice bowls and platters with
a choice of gyro meat, steak, harissa or lemon chicken or falafel. There also are hummus and whipped feta dips, tabbouleh salad, pita chips, fries and more. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
The Bywater spot has a menu of bagel sandwiches, vegan Indian dishes and salads. The vegan po-boy can be ordered with tofu marinated in citrus, pepper and sea salt and dressed with chutneys, onion, cucumber and carrot on toasted French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. $$
The menus at this Mid-City restaurant include both Greek and Jewish dishes. The Lambeaux sandwich has slow-braised leg of lamb, whipped feta, tzatziki, stewed onions and garlic, red onions and cucumbers on French bread. The baked feta dish is filo-wrapped feta sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, honey and season jam from Once Around the Kitchen. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sat. $$
Sneaky Pickle serves lunch with vegan and non-vegan options. At night, Bar Brine has a dinner menu of pasta dishes, steak, fish and more. Both menus have a vegan Reuben sandwich made with tempeh, caramelized onions, 1000 Island dressing and sauerkraut. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Thu.Mon., dinner daily. $$
Social 708 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 206-9034; 5015 Magazine St., (504) 354-9142; socialrestaurant.co
These stylish restaurants serve modern Peruvian and Japanese-influenced Nikkei dishes. Pulpo anticuchera is grilled octopus with anticuchera miso sauce, aji Amarillo emulsion, potato confit and chimichurri. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Madisonville: lunch Thu.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun.; Magazine Street: lunch and dinner daily. $$$
The Treme cafe has smoothies, juices, coffee and a short menu of dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The breakfast wrap is filled with black beans, onions, green peppers, vegan Just Egg and spinach. The Maca Rosa smoothie includes strawberries, banana, rose, maca, agave and oat milk. No reservations. Outdoor
seating available. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. $
Stingray’s Restaurant & Bar
1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-4040; stingraysseafoodrestaurant.com
Stingray’s has a menu of seafood, po-boys, Cajun plates and Creole-Italian dishes. The shrimp Nicholas is angel hair pasta topped with tail-on Gulf shrimp sauteed in buttery garlic marinade with red, yellow and green bell peppers. The dish comes with salad and bread. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Sun Chong
240 Decatur St., (504) 355-0022; sunchongnola.com
A rice bowl with chicken is on the menu at Here Today Rotisserie.
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Larry Morrow and his maternal grandmother, the namesake Sun Chong, combine New Orleans and Korean flavors at this French Quarter restaurant. Yum Yum fried ribs are crispy pork ribs tossed in house-made sauce and served with sticky rice topped with peanuts. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. $$
Sweet Soulfood
1025 N. Broad St., (504) 821-2669; sweetvegansoulfood.com
Vegans can get their fill of New Orleans and Southern classics with the restaurant’s rotating daily menu. Menus often include red beans, jambalaya, okra gumbo, collard greens, cashew mac and cheese, yakamein and bread pudding. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$
Tal’s Hummus
4734 Magazine St., (504) 267-7357; talshummus.com
and burritos, as well as steak and chicken plates. The Numero Uno y Medio comes with choice of taco, a bean or chicken burrito, and a beef or shrimp flauta along with guacamole and sour cream. No reservations. Delivery available. Harahan: lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily; Metairie and Magazine Street: lunch and dinner daily. $$
Taqueria Guerrero
208 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4846959; Instagram: @taqueriaguerrero17
This casual taqueria serves Mexican favorites like tacos, flautas, tortas, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, nachos and more, as well as Honduranstyle baleadas and Salvadoran-style pupusas. For breakfast, huevos estrellados are eggs with rice, beans, queso and corn tortillas. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$
Tavi
The Israeli street food restaurant recently relocated to a bigger location, across the street from its original spot. The menu includes pita sandwiches, hummus, salads, platters and more. The shaksuka made with eggs poached in tomato sauce is served as part of a platter with tahini, feta, falafel, salad and pita. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
The menu is full of Mexican favorites, including tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas
330 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 200-2045; tavirestaurant.com
The menu combines dishes from the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. There’s hummus, falafel, kebabs, flatbreads, grilled fish, lamb burgers and more. Kofta arayes is pita filled with lamb, cabbage salad and tzatziki. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$$
Tchefunte’s
407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 323-4800; tchefunctes.com
The dockside restaurant serves plenty of local seafood favorites, including barbecue shrimp, shrimp and grits and jumbo lump crab cakes. The creative menu also has lobster gnocchi with Maine lobster, English peas, dill
Smoked pork steak with herbs and peppers takes center stage at Italian restaurant Pulcinella! in the 7th Ward.
The menu includes popular Thai soups, salads, curries, noodle dishes, stir-fries and more. The Special Thai’d Up Basil stir-fry includes chopped chicken, onions and basil with a fried egg on top. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$
Theo’s Pizza Areawide; theospizza.com
The local pizzeria chain offers have signature and customizable pies, sandwiches, salads, wings and bread sticks. The bacon and blue cheese pie has mozzarella and blue cheeses, crumbled bacon, spinach and tomatoes. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco
1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 354-1342; titoscevichepisco.com
The Peruvian restaurant has several ceviche options, including the Limeno with a fish, shrimp, octopus, calamari, leche de tigre juice, pepper, red onions, cilantro, sweet potato and Peruvian corn. Grilled steak is served with tallarines verdes, or Peruvian spaghetti in creamy spinach basil sauce, topped with Parmesan and pecans. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$
These breakfast spots are known for aebelskivers, which are Danish round puffed pancakes served with powdered sugar and jam, lemon curd or chocolate. The menu also includes sweet and savory crepes, French toast, omelets, avocado toasts, steak and eggs and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$
True Food Kitchen
801 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-3900; truefoodkitchen.com
The restaurant’s focus is on nutritious, seasonal fare. A tuna poke bowl includes black rice, avocado, wild mushrooms, cucumber, edamame, jalapeno, pickled ginger and citrus ponzu. The menu also includes sourdough pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, dips and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
The Vintage 3121 Magazine St., (504) 324-7144; thevintagenola.com
The coffee shop and cafe serves beignets, muffins, pastries and breakfast dishes all day and there’s a menu of light bites available starting at lunchtime. The Vintage flatbread is topped with marinara, pepperoni, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
Vyoone’s Restaurant
412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com
The French- and Creole-inspired dishes include duck a l’orange with a confit duck quarter, mushroom bread pudding, asparagus and orange-ginger sauce. There also are burgers, steaks, grilled fish, salads, crab cakes, escargot, flash-fried oysters and more. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$
Founded as a sushi bar, the restaurant’s raw bar serves sashimi, handrolls and nigiri pieces topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, seared scallops, cuttlefish, salmon roe and more. The menu also includes noodle bowls, donburi, sandos, miso soup, and appetizers including gyoza dumplings, karaage-style fried chicken bites, shrimp and vegetable tempura and more. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$
Yinzer’s founders are former residents of Pittsburgh and serve their “Pittsburgh-style” cheesesteaks. Steak or chicken cheesesteaks include sauteed onions, provolone, American or cheddar whiz cheese and mayo on an amoroso roll. There also are veggie cheesesteaks and sauce choices like ranch, Buffalo and garlic butter. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$
The Mexican restaurant offers tacos with fillings including al pastor, fish, suadero beef, carnitas and shrimp. Other options include enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, tuna tostadas, tortilla soup and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$
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GRILLED BONE IN PORK CHOP
12 oz chop, sautéd lima beans, artichoke hearts, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, preserved lemon zest, olive oil & herbs
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MOTHER’S RESTAURANT GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
Looking for something on the lighter side for summer? Mother’s Restaurant ofers a variety of entrée salads topped with your choice of grilled shrimp, catfsh, or chicken breast. They’re made with a spring mix of lettuces and seasonal veggies such as red onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes. All dressings are house made.
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Served with horseradish and chips
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LOBSTER SURF & TURF
Filet mignon, morsels of lobster, asparagus forets and seafood buerre blanc
Pizza Domenica’s Mortadella Pizza combines creamy ricotta, sliced Italian mortadella, honey, onion, basil, pistachios, and Firelli hot sauce for a bold balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and spicy favors in every bite.
LA TIA TAQUERIA & CANTINA QUESA - BIRRIA
Slowed roasted beef on a crispy corn tortilla with Mexican cheeses, spicy cucumber, pickled radishes, cilantro, onion, and consome
3RD BLOCK DEPOT CRAB CAKES
Golden, crispy, and packed with fresh Gulf favor! Our crab cakes are served over a rich roasted corn and crawfsh cream sauce, then topped with a velvety remoulade and fresh chives for the perfect Southern fnish. A New Orleans favorite that pairs just right with a classic martini!
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FROZEN IRISH COFFEE
Our frozen Irish cofee is made with dairy and two types of alcohol, making it essentially a boozy cofee milkshake.
DON’S SEAFOOD SHRIMP & GRITS
Grilled shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce over sweet corn grits with andouille sausage
CHEF RON’S GUMBO STOP SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Our Southern fried chicken is a customer favorite! Enjoy a made-to-order three-piece mixed fried chicken plate served with your choice of one side. Chef Ron’s is more than just gumbo!
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CRAB FRIED RICE
Lump crab meat, jasmine rice, egg, cucumber, butter and green onion
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LYONS CORNER
THE CAMP CATFISH SANDWICH
House tangy slaw, creole aioli, pickles
THE VINTAGE ZOODLE BOWL
Zucchini noodle with tomato & asparagus tossed in Paleo pesto
LEGACY KITCHEN’S STEAK AND CHOP LK CENTER CUT FILET
Today’s neighborhood steakhouse in Gretna captures polished casual sandwiches, crisp salads, and comfort food entrées, along with a variety of prime steaks and chops cooked to perfection. There's always a high emphasis on wine and cocktail service. The Westbank is the best bank, correct?
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LEGACY KITCHEN’S TACKLEBOX CHARBROILED OYSTERS
Craft cocktails & mouthwatering southern dishes are served up daily at the TackleBox. Brunch is served daily until 2 p.m. Happy Hour is daily from 3-6 p.m. Try a customer favorite: charbroiled oysters made with garlic parmesan herb butter.
ORLEANS GRAPEVINE WINE BAR AND BISTRO ROASTED DUCK BREAST
Sliced duck breast served with blackberry brandy reduction, seasoned wedge potatoes, and chef’s choice of vegetables
LEGACY KITCHEN’S CRAFT TAVERN CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern ofers refned American fare & crafted cocktails. Their brunch menu ofers fried chicken & wafes with hickory bacon-studded, pepper jelly maple syrup. The neighborhood tavern is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Golden fried savory crawfsh beignets fnished with Mama's crawfsh cream sauce topped with powdered sugar
KATIE’S RESTAURANT RED BEANS & RICE
At Katie’s, we serve red beans and rice with your choice of protein and your choice of side every Monday in Mid-City.
KING BRASSERIE HALF ROAST CHICKEN
Served with baby carrots, cipollini onions, and sauce verte, fnished with a golden roast and green sauce, for a favor that lingers like a New Orleans tune
PIZZA PEPPERONI, RICOTTA & FRESH BASIL PIZZA
DESIRE OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT CAJUN BENEDICT
2 poached eggs, 2 crab cakes, English mufn, crawfsh cream sauce; served with roasted potatoes
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BUDSI’S AUTHENTIC THAI GRILLED DUCK LYCHEE CURRY
Budsi’s Grilled Duck Lychee Curry is a dish known in Thailand as the late King Bhumibol’s favorite. It truly is a dish meant for royalty with marinated duck grilled and then stewed in a homemade red curry with lychee fruit, pineapple, Thai eggplant, and cherry tomatoes for succulent and unforgettable favor. Pair with a spicy Budsirita from the bar and cancel all future plans.
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ORIGINAL PASCAL'S BARBEQUE SHRIMP
The specialty of the house, prepared in a spicy and tangy sauce
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SUN CRUISER ICED TEA VODKA
Introducing a new kind of hard tea. Sun Cruiser is made with real iced tea and real vodka for an incredibly refreshing, smooth, and easy drinking beverage. Let the Good Times Cruise.
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PSARI KALIMNOS
Flounder flet wrapped in flo, topped with a lemon dill sauce and served with grilled veggies
STINGRAY’S SHRIMP NICHOLAS
Large Gulf shrimp tail sautéed in buttery garlic marinade, tossed with red, yellow, and green bell peppers over angel hair pasta
ELIZABETH’S RESTAURANT
EGGS FLORENTINE
Creamed spinach and fried oysters over potatoes, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise
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Theatre. Tickets $32 via neworleansshakespeare.org.
Eric Johanson
Bluesman Eric Johanson has released several studio and live albums, including last year’s “Live in Mississippi.” He headlines a Free Fridays show at Tipitina’s. Funk fusion band Slugger opens at 9 p.m. Friday, May 29. Admission is first come, first served. Visit tipitinas.com for information.
Memorial Day
The National World War II Museum commemorates Memorial Day with a ceremony honoring those who have been lost while serving their nation. The program includes remarks from members of Gold Star families and a POW/MIA Missing Man Table by the Civil Air Patrol’s Louisiana Wing, as well as performances by the Victory Belles and the American Legion Post band. At 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the U.S. Freedom Pavilion. Visit nationalww2museum.org for information.
Minos the Saint
South Louisiana chamber pop band Minos the Saint blends together a world of influences, from folk rock and styles close to home like Cajun music to Latin rhythms and Eastern European elements. The band has a great new album, “Last Island Fire,” and it plays a release show at 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Broadside. Tickets are $22.20 via broadsidenola. com. Find Minos the Saint at minosthesaint.bandcamp.com.
Komenka Ethnic Dance Spring Concert
The performance features folk and popular dances from countries from across the globe, including Argentina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, India, Saudia Arabia, the United States, Zimbabwe and more. At Loyola University’s Roussel Hall. Tickets $8-$15 at tickettailor.com/ events/komenka.
Benny Feldman
New York Comedian and one-liner specialist Benny Feldman started
doing improv in 2013 and quickly switched to stand-up. That was long before he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, and now the tics are just part of his show. He has appeared on Comedy Central and performed at the Netflix is a Joke festival. His “Butterfly Pavilion” special is available online. He performs at 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at Sports Drink. Tickets $28.99 via sportsdrink.org.
Girls Play Trumpets Too
Music education group Girls Play Trumpets Too, which focuses on teaching the trumpet and music skills to girls and teens, performs its spring concert on Saturday, May 30. The young musicians in the group will be joined by jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, and group founder Troy Sawyer will direct. The concert is at 3 p.m. at the Ellis Marsalis Center. Tickets start at $25 general admision, $50 VIP and $5 for kids under 12 via zeffy.com. Find more info at girlsplaytrumpetstoo.org.
Dungeons N Drag Queens
The touring show features drag stars Kylie Mooncakes and New Orleans’
Eddie Lockwood and Siren on a fantasy gaming-themed show with comedian Paul Curry as dungeon master. At 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at AllWays Lounge & Theatre. Tickets $22.39 on eventbrite.com. Find information @dndqlive on Instagram.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was part of the swing craze in the 1990s, highlighted by several of the band’s songs being included in the comedy “Swingers.” The band continues to play swinging big band and lounge music. At 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Orpheum Theater. Tickets $59.50 and up via ticketmaster.com.
Antigravity anniversary show
New Orleans’ Antigravity Magazine celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a show Saturday, June 6, featuring Tasche & The Psychedelic Roses, Oh Dang, Chef Menteur and DJ MB. The music starts at 8 p.m. at Saturn Bar and cover is $15. Find more on Instagram: @antigravitymag.
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ALLWAYS LOUNGE Betsy Propane & The Accessories, 7 pm
APPLE BARREL — Bread for Sale, 6 pm; Decaturadio, 10:30 pm
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BJ'S LOUNGE BYWATER — Red Beans & Blues w/ Washboard Chaz & Jonathan Freilich, 9 pm
BOURBON O BAR Kid Merv & All That Jazz , 8 pm
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CAFÉ NEGRIL —Keep It Rolling Brass Band, 7 pm
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CHICKIE WAH WAH — HaSizzle + TBC Brass Band, 8 pm
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HOLY DIVER DJ Reverend Robert Sinewave, 10 pm
THE MAISON Aurora Nealand, 5 pm; Gene’s Music Machine, 8:30 pm
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MUSIC
Easy joy
by Jake Clapp
ONE OF THE RUNNING THEMES ON NEW ORLEANS SINGER-SONGWRITER
KRISTIN DIABLE’S new album “Impossible Things” is about finding magic in the mundane. Although career milestones and reaching life goals are important, there’s a lot of joy and connection to be found in everyday things, Diable says.
“Cooking in the kitchen and dancing with your kid, in little moments like that, the universe is perfect,” she says. And on the dreamy album, the psychedelia-touched title track homes in on the theme by asking the listener to count their stories and dreams “before the sun gets high.”
“My hope was to really capture leaning into magic and transcendence and not feeling like you have to give that up when your life becomes harder or when things become more practical or when you have less freedom,” Diable says. “Everyday, there’s magic in it, but you have to find that space to be able to see it and feel it. That’s the work: to figure out how to do that.”
“Impossible Things,” which is out now on streaming platforms, vinyl and CD, is Diable’s first album since 2016’s “Create Your Own Mythology,” which earned the Baton Rouge-born Americana musician praise from NPR and American Songwriter.
Diable continued to write new music and perform, but the 10 years between albums also brought major life changes and upheaval. She became a mother, got married and divorced, experienced domestic violence, lost her brother and grandmother, and there was the Covid pandemic.
“It’s been a long road between records,” Diable says. “A lot of life happened in that time, and this album came out of choosing to keep making art, connection and meaning in the middle of everything that felt uncertain or fractured.”
Diable, a singer-guitarist, asked New Orleans-born, Los Angeles-based producer Ben Alleman — who has produced Dr. John and Grace Potter and played with Diable when she toured her last album — to help her create “Impossible Things.” Alleman plays keys and synths on the album, and Diable pulled in bassist Jemila Dunham, drummer Dave Shirley and guitarist Joe Stark to record the album at Dockside Studios in Maurice. Whitney Coleman
also added supporting vocals during a session at Alleman’s L.A. studio. It’s “a home team record,” Diable says. “Everybody on that record, I just adore them as human beings.”
Diable’s music is rooted in Americana, but she has often incorporated pop influences, and the 11-track “Impossible Things” is full of dream pop, shimmering synths, textured vocal production and some psychedelic touches. With a strong voice, Diable looks over the past decade, with songs reflecting on motherhood, leaving a relationship and healing after trauma. On “One Man in the Road,” Diable plays out the lonely ending to human greed, although there’s some optimism. And on “Ricky’s on the Dance Floor,” the titular character buys a round for the bar and finds comfort in dancing.
“As we were sitting down to really think about the songs on the record … I wanted the songs to really make sense together and feel like they had a running theme, like they were all cousins,” Diable says. “I think in some ways, there was some bridge between writing songs before a lot of the things that I experienced and then finally complete them after.”
Turning to art wasn’t always easy over the past 10 years, Diable says. There was a particular traumatic period that “shut off the part of me that felt safe enough to be able to create,” she says, and focusing on urgent events and survival had to become the priority. With time, though, and help from a good therapist, Diable says, she found her way back to songwriting again.
“Art is really important because it keeps us tied to our humanity,” she says. “We need our softness and sensitivity and joy and love and vulnerability and connection with each other, because that’s what keeps us human.”
Find “Impossible Things” and more at kristindiable.com.
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by Will Coviello
ANDRE CAILLOUX ISN’T
THE MOST RECOGNIZED NAME IN NEW ORLEANS HISTORY, despite his remarkable life. Born into slavery in Plaquemines Parish in 1825, Cailloux was later freed and became a community leader in New Orleans and led a bilingual Union regiment of former enslaved people and free people of color. After his death, news of the massive observation of his funeral was covered in the New York Times, New York Herald and Harper’s Weekly. In New Orleans, he’s been honored by the Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice taking his name. Currently, the theater and community space is telling his story, anchored by Cailloux’s connection to the St. Rose de Lima Church, which previously occupied the space on Bayou Road.
Father Claude Paschal Maistre, an active abolitionist. Maistre was the only priest who would hold a funeral for Cailloux.
The introduction is about 15-20 minutes, and the Conductor leads audience discussion about Cailloux almost being lost in history, and it has a community-building tone.
“We’ve Got a Story to Tell” is a twopart experience at the Cailloux Center. It opens with an augmented reality (AR) introduction in the center’s atrium followed by a one-man show featuring a reimagined Cailloux in the main theater. The show previewed in late April, and the AR portion debuted May 20, and there’s a special commemoration of Cailloux on May 27, the anniversary of his death. The show runs through May 30 and July 14-31, and there’s a special commemoration on July 29, the anniversary of Cailloux’s death.
The introduction is led by a Conductor, currently actress Aria Jackson, who’s also performing in the NOLA Project’s “Medea” and has appeared at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. Visitors download an app to start the AR part. When a smartphone camera is focused on paintings of Cailloux and other figures in the atrium, video and audio tell part of the story. The Conductor directs when to turn on the app.
The Conductor shares some of Cailloux’s biography, including the story of his gaining freedom from slavery, starting his own cigar rolling business, starting a social aid society and meeting his wife Felice, who also was born enslaved, and more. She also shares some of the story of the St. Rose de Lima Church, which moved to Bayou Road from its original location in 1857. The church was led by
The theatrical presentation stars Dominique McClellan as Cailloux in his Union uniform. He addresses the audience as “recruits,” and much of his monologue concerns his feats and convictions about serving and leading the company. The battle at Port Hudson was bloody, but the Mississippi River soon fell under Union control. Despite that, Cailloux’s body lay on the battlefield for 43 days.
McClellan is forceful and charismatic as Cailloux. He projects Cailloux’s confidence and pride as a former amateur boxer, community leader and military officer. The narrative also projects him into the future, talking to contemporary audiences and using contemporary language while reflecting on the struggle for freedom and equality.
“My death became a doorway,” McClellan says.
Cailloux was inspiring in his own time. Years after his death, his name was invoked by leaders like Frederick Douglass. Remnants from the battlefield stained with his blood were preserved as symbols of Black leadership and sacrifice in the fight for freedom.
Invoking that legacy is the reason for both the naming of the center and spreading the message about the lost hero.
“It’s a moment when people need to be encouraged to be courageous,” says Lauren Turner-Hines, founder and director of the Andre Cailloux Center.
“We Have a Story to Tell” runs at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. through July. Visit accneworleans.com/tours for schedule and tickets.
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