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CONTENTS

STAFF Publisher | MARGO DUBOS Associate Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER

June 9, 2015

EDITORIAL

Volume 36

Number 23

EAT + DRINK Review ......................................................................93 Balise serves Southern fare in a cozy Creole townhouse Fork + Center ...........................................................93 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink 3-Course Interview .............................................95 Zack Lemann, entomologist and bug chef Drinks ........................................................................96 Beer Buzz; Wine of the Week Last Bites .................................................................97 5 in Five; Plate Dates; Off the Menu

D. ERIC BOOKHARDT, RED COTTON, ALEJANDRO DE LOS RIOS, HELEN FREUND, KEN KORMAN, BRENDA MAITLAND, NORA MCGUNNIGLE, NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS Contributing Photographer | CHERYL GERBER

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ON THE COVER Summer Restaurant Guide ...............................21 Dishes to try and places to eat

7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Twin Peaks, Brandi Carlile, Helio Sequence and more

NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 Storied 9th Ward music hall appears destined for demolition Y@Speak + N.O. Comment .....................................7 Overheard in New Orleans’ social media world Scuttlebutt................................................................ 9 From their lips to your ears

C’est What? ............................................................... 9 Gambit’s Web poll Bouquets & Brickbats ..........................................11 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................15 Jindal fails to mark clear course for legislators — or even to show up Blake Pontchartrain.............................................16 The N.O. It All answers your questions Clancy DuBos........................................................... 17 SAVE act causes in-fighting in the Louisiana Legislature

SHOPPING What’s In Store .......................................................91 Westwego

Feature .....................................................................99 The Deslondes talk about the group’s new album Feature ................................................................... 100 PREVIEW: Cymbeline at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival Music ....................................................................... 104 PREVIEW: Morrissey Film........................................................................... 109 REVIEW: The Connection Art ...............................................................................112 REVIEW: Jim Roche: Cultural Mechanic Stage..........................................................................115 REVIEW: Merrily We Roll Along Events .......................................................................117 Crossword + Sudoku ......................................... 134

CLASSIFIEDS Market Place ...........................................................121 Legal Notices.........................................................122 Employment ..........................................................123 Women in Real Estate........................................125 Real Estate ............................................................ 130 Picture Perfect Properties...............................132 Men @ the Top ...................................................... 135

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Twin Peaks | Among the current wave of faded denim jackets in the “garage rock revival” is Twin Peaks, throwing jangly power-pop and Nuggets riffs into big-hooked, beer can-crushing anthems, including dueling guitars on two-minute ripper “Flavor,” the single from 2014’s Wild Onion (Grand Jury). Fever the Ghost and Freddy Beach open at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Brandi Carlile

CCH Pounder

Rebirth Brass Band at Wednesdays at the Point

Creole Tomato Festival

The Helio Sequence

SBTRKT

Tue. June 9 | Backed by harmony-hitting twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth, Brandi Carlile’s March album The Firewatcher’s Daughter (ATO Records) draws from Roy Orbison’s dramatic rock ’n’ roll and heart-wrenching country, from the bare, stunning hair-raiser “I Belong to You” to the knuckle-cracking rocker “Mainstream Kid.” Anderson East opens at 7 p.m. at House of Blues. Wed. June 10 | The Rebirth Brass Band kicks off the eight-week summer concert series at the Algiers Point riverfront. There are food and drink vendors, and DJ Rik Ducci opens. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 200 Morgan St. Thu. June 11 | It took The Helio Sequence six albums to produce a self-titled one (issued in May on Sub Pop). Despite 15 years of recording together, the low-key rock duo is best known outside of Portland, Oregon, for Benjamin Weikel’s drum-for-hire work in Modest Mouse. As the shimmering new LP shows, modesty has its virtues. Lost Lander opens at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Sat. June 13 | CCH Pounder is a familiar face from TV (NCIS New Orleans, The Shield, Sons of Anarchy, ER) and film (Bagdad Cafe, Avatar), and she was nominated for a Grammy for Best Spoken Word. She reads from Slow Dance on the Fault Line, Donald Rawley’s collection of stories about Los Angeles, accompanied by cellist Monica McIntyre. At 8 p.m. at the Contemporary Arts Center. Sat.-Sun. June 13-14 | The festival features cooking demonstrations, a tomato-eating contest and music by Jon Cleary, Stephanie Jordan, Paul Sanchez, Honey Island Swamp Band and others. From 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the French Market. PAGE 97. Mon. June 15 | As the tribal-masked, vowel-challenged SBTRKT, English electronic producer Aaron Jerome creates chilly, sultry club jams equal parts sexually charged and exsanguinated of emotion. His latest, 2014’s Wonder Where We Land (Young Turks), features guest vocalists Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend) and Jessie Ware. At 10 p.m. at Republic.

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S C U T T L EB U T T 9 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 9 B O U Q U E T S & B RI C K S 11 C O M M EN TA RY 15 B L A K E P O N TC H A RT R A IN 16 CL ANCY DUBOS 17

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A protest against Jindal’s candidate announcement may be an act of charity. Nobody is likely to notice otherwise.

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So far my favorite presidential candidate is “Bless Their Hearts”

N.O. COMMENT

City plans to tear down storied 9th Ward music hall By Alicia Serrano, MidCityMessenger.com

he deteriorating Upper 9th Ward former music hall Club Desire, where New Orleans’ music legends played 75 years ago, is headed for demolition by the city of New Orleans. Preservationists and the granddaughter of the club’s founder bemoan the failure to preserve the building, which hosted numerous performances by New Orleans rhythm and blues icons including Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew. “It is a sad loss for our city,” said Patricia Gay, executive director of Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, a nonprofit that works to preserve historic architecture and neighborhoods. “Restored, it could have helped to perpetuate our jazz heritage. So yes, we have missed that opportunity.” Gay said she was unsure the building could be saved; safety concerns about the crumbling structure are what spurred the city to propose action.

Once a hotspot for the Upper 9th Ward, the former Club Desire is headed for demolition.

Last week, Clancy DuBos asked in his cover story “Can anyone beat David Vitter?” which drew these responses:

P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER

The building at 2604 Desire St. near Law Street was built in the 1940s. The faded pink structure now sits behind tall, overgrown grass and weeds, graffiti covers its weathered walls and broken blocks of glass border an entrance. Dana Buefort, granddaughter of Charles Armstead, who was sole proprietor of Club Desire, said she remembers when “The Club,” as regulars called it, was a vibrant and important part of the community. “There have been so many greats that performed onstage at The Club,” she said. “Fats [Domino] writes about Club Desire in his autobiography. He also mentions how my grandfather gave him his first car.” Armstead “believed in and supported that community” and owned many houses near The Club, Buefort said. After her grandfather died, the property was sold but still operated as a music club. “When he passed, my mother ran it for many years,” Buefort said. “The last time I saw The Club open was in the ’70s, but my family didn’t own it then.” PAGE 8

“As a New Orleans area teacher, I look forward to Senator Vitter as our next governor. I don’t think any of the other candidates better understand the challenges facing the New Orleans metro area in regards to education and how they are linked to the economy, crime and corruption.” — Madame Cintre “I would prefer to have a solid Democrat to vote for but in a choice to keep Vitter out, I would rather choose Dardenne first and Angelle second. They would have my Democratic vote against Vitter. It would simply be a choice of the lessor of all evils. At this point, it’s too early to make any final decisions though.” — Sharon Allen Sandlin

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Buefort, a Boston resident who visits New Orleans frequently, said she would like to see the building become a community center honoring her grandfather. “My wish is that they would turn it into the Charles “Charlie” Armstead Community Center, a library, a restaurant or maybe even a health center,” Buefort said. “Club Desire should be old enough to be deemed a historical site and that should be enough to save it from destruction,” she said. The city’s Office of Code Enforcement proposed demolition of the building, and

A vintage postcard shows The Club in its heyday and includes a photo of original owner Charles Armstead. P H OTO C O U RT E S Y C RE AT I V E C O M M O N S /K A REN A P RI C OT`

lition of the former Club Desire should be a wake-up call, she added. “The city was still working so hard on recovery [when the issue came up in 2008], but public policy should have been in place to stabilize the building for the future,” Gay said. “The area is totally

“Club Desire should be old enough to be deemed a historical site, and that should be enough to save it from destruction.” — Dana Beufort, granddaughter of Club Desire founder Charles Armstead the Neighborhood Conservation District Advisory Committee, which oversees demolitions, considered the issue during a meeting June 1. At the meeting, committee member Helen Jones noted that there previously had been interest in saving the structure. “Some group was interested in purchasing it and making a church out of it, but there’s been no action in 10 years,” said Hillary Carrere, a Neighborhood Conservation District Review Committee board member. “The wall — it’s a question of whether it’s going to fall inside or on the sidewalk.” The building is owned by Gilbert Bell Sr., according to city records. The committee noted that no one was present to speak on the building’s behalf, and the panel voted in favor of demolition. Gay said in an interview later that one citizen tried to save the site in 2008, but the effort fell short. The potential demo-

desolate, but a plan anchored by the restoration of this building could have brought revitalization to the area.” Gay added that a strong restoration plan should be put in place for preserving similar sites. “At some point we should discuss an architectural and historical survey of the entire city, which would be a major undertaking,” she said. The demolition still must be approved by the City Council, and District D City Councilman Jared Brossett, who represents the area that includes the building, said he would like to see something positive come of the site. “There is always some tension between issues of health, safety and blight remediation versus issues of preservation,” Brossett said. “As in all cases like this, I would love to see a positive future for this site, where it soon becomes a neighborhood gem once again.”

NEWS VIEWS SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“Those of us living in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and particularly those of us hailing from New Orleans, feel a sense of schadenfreude by Hastert’s recent run of bad luck. It was Hastert, after all, who made the moronic comment that rebuilding an under-sea-level New Orleans would be a waste and that the city could be bulldozed — and he made those comments while the flooded city was still in chaos. ... After that episode, most New Orleanians would find any fate up to and including Hastert’s dying in a fire perfectly acceptable. This one fits within that universe.” — The Hayride publisher Scott McKay, writing in The American Spectator about former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert’s indictment by a federal grand jury on charges of violating banking laws in taking out $3.5 million in “structured” withdrawals designed to evade federal reporting standards. Federal sources have told several news outlets that the payments were made to a man in order to buy his silence on sexual matters and were related to Hastert’s days as a high school wrestling coach.

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offender. At the time, NOPD did not have a code to signal a sex offender check, so they were lumped in as “miscellaneous.” New NOPD policy labels those calls a Signal 542. NOPD is reviewing 360 sexual assault cases; 47 have been cleared, whether through an arrest warrant, a suspect already in custody, or pending review by the District Attorney’s office. Fifteen cases are still open, but NOPD didn’t have enough evidence to move forward with an investigation or arrest. “This is tough work, but it takes time and we believe we made good progress,” Noel said, adding that his task force has put in 4,800 hours reinvestigating the cases. “We’re clearing more and more cases every day as we move forward with this process.” Among some of the most troubling cases in the OIG report were Detective Akron Davis’ four cases involving young children. Noel said NOPD has not found evidence of trauma or abuse in three of those cases (except one in which NOPD determined an 8-month-old with a skull fracture was accidentally dropped by a 3-year-old sister). Only one — which involved sexual abuse of a juvenile — PAGE 11

NOPD continues sexual assault investigations

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When the New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) presented its audit of the New Orleans Police Department’s (NOPD) mishandling of sexual assault cases, the results made national headlines and further scandalized the troubled department. Police Chief Michael Harrison assembled a task force to reinvestigate those cases and put the five detectives at the center of the report on desk duty while the Public Integrity Bureau (PIB) launched its investigation. At the New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee meeting June 3, Harrison — along with task force commander Paul Noel and PIB chief Arlinda Westbrook — said the investigations are still ongoing. Of the more than 1,200 calls for service assigned to the detectives outlined in the OIG report, 840 were classified “Signal 21,” or miscellaneous but did not have any supplemental reports. Noel said that more than 677 of those calls, however, were sex offender checks, in which an officer checks in with a registered sex

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SCUTTLEBUTT remains under investigation. Harrison said NOPD has a new system in place to track, test and store sexual assault DNA collection kits (aka rape kits) and has added a third full-time DNA analyst at the Louisiana State Police crime lab, where those kits are sent for testing. A Sexual Assault Advisory Committee is tasked with preventing a rape kit backlog, developing better training for sexual assault responses, and drafting sexual assault policies, which should be ready this summer. District A Councilwoman Susan Guidry pressed the panel about why no criminal charges have been filed against the detectives. Westbrook said the PIB investigation is looking into charges of neglect of duty, among other NOPD policy violations, and the investigation’s scope now includes those detectives’ supervisors. The Criminal Justice Committee will reconvene in six months for another update from the sex crimes task force. — ALEX WOODWARD

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The race begins Bishop running for state Senate

State Rep. Wesley Bishop, D-New Orleans, formally announced last week that he will run for the District 4 state Senate seat being vacated by state Sen. Ed Murray, who is term limited. Bishop, an attorney who also serves as an associate vice chancellor at Southern University at New Orleans, represents House District 99, which includes the Lower 9th Ward and parts of New Orleans East. In his announcement, Bishop touted the “Legislator of the Year” award he received last year from the Alliance for Good Government and his selection as first vice chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in a January 2011 special election and easily won re-election later that same year. In addition to his legislative tenure, Bishop has served on the boards of New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Gentilly Development District, St. Mary’s Academy and McDonogh City Park Academy. He is a past member of the Louisiana Army National Guard. So far Bishop appears to be facing one opponent, but the field could grow. Business consultant Erich Caulfield, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, is expected to kick off his campaign June 16. — CLANCY DUBOS

New library hours in 2016 Six will open on Sundays

New Orleans Public Library’s (NOPL) hours will increase in 2016, NOPL Executive Director Charles Brown announced last week. Beginning Jan. 3, 2016, all libraries will be open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six libraries will open on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the Main Library, the Sunday branches PAGE 13

Dr. Norman Francis

is retiring June 30 after 47 years as president of Xavier University and was honored at an event June 4, “Honoring a Legacy,” to kick off a series of events for the Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Fund. Francis is the first African-American graduate of the Loyola Law School and is among the longest-serving university presidents in the U.S.

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received the $15,000 Medical Reserve Corps Challenge Award last month from the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The award will fund hurricane preparation and outreach for New Orleans’ at-risk population.

Willie Wilson

retired from WWL-TV last month after nearly 50 years working at the station. Wilson joined the station in 1968 and has worked as a photographer since 1973. The award-winning cameraman — who covered multiple hurricanes, the Howard Johnson’s sniper and former Gov. Edwin Edwards’ racketeering trial among many other stories — was the station’s first African-American photographer and among the first in Louisiana.

Jason Doyle,

a New Orleans restaurateur who owned La Crepe Nanou and Huey’s 24/7, pleaded guilty to fraud in U.S. District Court May 27 for fleecing $889,000 from investors and not paying more than $105,000 in payroll taxes. Doyle told investors he planned to open franchises in Baton Rouge, Arizona and Oklahoma but admitted that he pocketed the cash as well as the payroll taxes owed to the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Gov. Bobby Jindal announced last week that he plans to make his bid for president official when he heads to New Orleans later this month. According to Politco.com, Jindal adviser Timmy Teepell said that at an event in New Orleans June 24, Jindal will announce his intention to receive the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Within a day of the announcement, a Facebook event (“Protest Bobby Jindal Presidential Announcement”) had gathered a few dozen supporters — and almost 600 people had clicked “attending” as of Gambit’s press time. Last month, Jindal formed a presidential exploratory committee — dubbed the “Bobby Jindal Exploratory Committee” — with plans to host two events on June 27, the week of Jindal’s New Orleans event. One is a fundraiser (with tickets costing $2,700) at the Hilton Hotel in Baton Rouge, and the other is a reception at the Governor’s Mansion with LSU Tigers coach Les Miles and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. In a statement last month, Jindal said that if he decides to run, his candidacy “will be based on the idea that the American people are ready to try a dramatically different direction. Not a course correction, but a dramatically

different path.” “While other Republican leaders are talking about change,” he said, “I’ve published detailed plans to repeal and replace Obamacare, rebuild America’s defenses, make America energy independent, and reform education for our nation’s children.” — ALEX WOODWARD

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In its 168th year, Jesuit High School held Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2015.

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SCUTTLEBUTT will be Algiers, East New Orleans, Milton H. Latter, Norman Mayer/Gentilly and Robert E. Smith/Lakeview. Orleans Parish voters overwhelmingly approved a 25-year, 2.5-mill property tax in May to support NOPL. Library officials estimated the tax hike would add $8.25 million per year to the library’s budget. That money is in addition to an existing 3.14-mill tax, which is set to expire in 2021. In his pitch for the millage, Brown said the additional funds would allow for expanded hours and six- or seven-day operation of all branches. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 275 BLUE JAY GRADUATES! www.jesuitnola.org CO-VALEDICTORIANS OF THE CLASS OF 2015

The Blue Jay Parents’ Club Award for excellence in scholarship is presented to the seniors who are graduating with the highest grade point average for four years at Jesuit High School. They are also named co-valedictorians of their class. In the Class of 2015, the award was merited by nine seniors.

Harrison A. Bond

Garth W. Cook, Jr.

Daniel R. Edmund, Jr.

Patrick D. Fine

Mark C. James, Jr.

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Michael W. McMahon, Jr.

Frederick E. Schmidt, Jr.

Anthony J. Smith

Steven H. Stradley* * Valedictorian Speaker

The faculty of Jesuit High School nominate seniors who are deserving of three special awards. By tradition, and by a vote of the faculty, the recipients are announced the night of graduation. Dillon M. Knight received the Reverend Father President’s Spiritual Leadership Award, which is presented to the senior who has exerted the greatest spiritual influence on others by living a life exemplifying his Catholic faith.

Michael W. McMahon, Jr. received The Julia Ferguson McEnerny Memorial Trophy, Donated by Will Gibbons McEnerny of the Class of 1914, an award established to honor one graduating senior who has a good scholastic record, actively participated in co-curricular activities, and possesses those qualities which symbolize “the most representative student of Jesuit High School.”

Bryan M. D. Jones was the recipient of the Very Reverend Father Pedro Arrupe Award, which recognizes the senior who has exemplified the spirit of being a man for others by his participation and

excellence in service.

Jesuit High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its employment, admissions, educational, or athletic policies.

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• State Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, began an “Ask J.P.” podcast earlier in the legislative session and he now has five episodes covering topics such as marijuana reform, equal pay, film tax credit reform, sexual assault bills, creationism and more. You can download and listen from the iTunes store (search #AskJP) or at his website: www. jpmorrell.com/ask-jp … • The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee passed U.S. Sen. David Vitter’s “Steve Gleason Act of 2015” last week, making speech-generating devices more affordable and accessible to ALS patients. Team Gleason and the ALS Foundation both supported the bill, and Gleason was Vitter’s guest at January’s State of the Union address … • New Orleans jazz musician Jon Batiste will be the bandleader for Stephen Colbert’s Late Show band this fall when Colbert succeeds David Letterman for the coveted CBS gig. The 28-year-old Kenner native is a New Orleans Center for Creative Arts graduate, and the duo cut up on Colbert’s former show, The Colbert Report, when Batiste appeared on that show last year. The new Late Show airs Sept. 8. • At the Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles last week, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane accepted the group’s Louis XIII Genius Award by saying, “Let’s not forget I’m being declared a genius on a network that airs Duck Dynasty, a show whose cast members believe hurricanes are created by gay marriage. I wish I was joking.” … — KEVIN ALLMAN & ALEX WOODWARD

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COMMENTARY

thinking out loud

Absentee misrule

65% DISAPPROVE

JINDAL’S APPROVAL

RATINGS

32% APPROVE

shown far more interest in what Grover Norquist (head of Americans for Tax Reform) has to say about budget reform than in what Louisiana citizens and lawmakers have to say. A telling image making the rounds of social media last week was a photo of Jindal’s reserved parking space at the State Capitol — sitting empty. It was a metaphor for his years of absentee misrule. As the session wound down, legislators of both parties privately groused that they were just waiting for Jindal’s term to be over. So are we all.

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n April, we wrote about Gov. Bobby Jindal’s attempt at misdirection in his opening day address to the Louisiana Legislature. After years of the governor and state lawmakers kicking the fiscal can down the road, the state faced a $1.6 billion revenue gap. In his speech, the governor outlined three primary objectives, two of which had nothing to do with the budget dilemma — a dilemma he led the way in creating and exacerbating. He called on lawmakers to repeal the Common Core educational standards, pass a so-called “religious freedom” bill, and adopt a package of curiously dubbed “corporate welfare” budget reforms. The annual legislative session concludes this Thursday, June 11, and there remains no clear path to fiscal sanity. For the most part, Jindal has continued to govern (if one can call it that) in absentia, and he has paid a heavy price for it. The latest statewide voter survey shows him with a mere 32 percent approval rating and a horrific 65 percent negative rating (worse among Louisiana voters than President Barack Obama), and two of his legislative priorities were defeated. As the session grinds to what looks to be an inauspicious conclusion, here’s a recap: Common Core — A bipartisan majority of lawmakers refused to take Louisiana out of the national educational mainstream. Good for them — and very good for Louisiana’s children. In a face-saving move, anti-Common Core legislators agreed to a “compromise” that preserves Common Core standards, requires a review and update of standards and testing, followed by public hearings (all of which was already required under current law), and gives the governor a veto over future changes. However, if the governor vetoes those changes, the law reverts to the current Common Core standards and tests. Religious freedom — State Rep. Mike Johnson’s “Marriage & Conscience Act” was buried by the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee after a slew of negative reactions from legislators, business interests and LGBT advocates. “Religious freedom” was nowhere on Jindal’s agenda until this year; he hopped on the issue after governors in other states tried the same stunt (which backfired in all cases). Jindal then held a press conference with Johnson, R-Bossier City, to announce an executive order he said would accomplish the act’s goals. In the end, it was another grandstand act by Jindal with nothing behind it. Corporate welfare — As governor, Jindal championed tax breaks and subsidies for businesses and industries — to the tune of about $1 billion a year. Now, suddenly, he’s against all that. His rants against “corporate welfare” — a term often used by Democrats — leave conservatives scratching their heads. Meanwhile, he has

BLAKE PONTCHARTRAIN™ Questions for Blake: askblake@gambitweekly.com

Hey Blake,

I noticed an interesting marker (pictured) on Canal Street. Do you know the history of it? William Bishop

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Dear William,

Your question reminds me that in this city you’ll find history not only by looking up or around you or even in a book, but also literally by looking down at the street. If you walk the Uptown side of the 800 block of Canal Street, which houses the historic Boston Club and some retail stores, you’ll see three historic markers placed in concrete about 2 feet off the ground. They were dedicated in 1978 by the Core Area Development District, which voters authorized in 1972 and taxed downtown property owners to finance improvements to the area. In 1978, it became the Downtown Development District. If you look at the Canal Street markers, you’ll see some familiar names among the CADD board of commissioners at the time, including developer Joseph Canizaro, Liberty Bank President Alden McDonald, insurance executives Leon Irwin III and Laurance Eustis Jr., and preservationist Margaret Lauer. The

markers, part of what was developed as a “Show-Me Block” with street improvements and landscaping, were funded partly by a federal grant from the Economic Development Administration. One of the markers details 22 notable New Orleans and Canal Street milestones, including construction of the D.H. Holmes and Maison Blanche department stores and beautification projects such as one spearheaded by Judah Touro in the 1850s. It also mentions that in 1861, tracks for “horsecars” were laid in the Canal Street neutral ground (electric streetcars came online in the 1880s), then buses in 1964. Streetcars returned to Canal Street in 2004. Another marker highlights some of the history of the street under French and Spanish rule (1718-1803), and a third, the one you mention, includes a history of Canal Street under the Americans after the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It explains differences between the American and French sectors of the city in the 1800s, which were divided by Canal Street: “On one side of this line, the French and Spanish architecture dominates the Vieux Carre, while on the other side, the American section developed with its more modern buildings denoting later periods of growth.” (View markers with text at www.bestofneworleans.com.)

BLAKEVIEW

ouisiana will make headlines in Washington this week, but not for political reasons. Thursday, June 11, is National Seersucker Day, paying tribute to the distinctive all-cotton fabric that was made fashionable in New Orleans. In 1909, local clothier Joseph Haspel Sr. used the lightweight cloth, which at the time was commonly worn by laborers, to design a suit (with now-familiar blue and white stripes) that could be worn by Southern gentlemen in the hottest part of summer. The company, now run by Haspel’s great-granddaughter, claims that well-dressed men including actors Gregory Peck and Cary Grant wore Haspel suits, along with nearly every U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge. The modern practice of wearing seersucker on Capitol Hill was introduced by Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott in 1996, but faded away in 2012. Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy reintroduced the idea while serving in Congress in 2014 and this year, the senator has called for the iconic Crescent City fabric to be honored again by lawmakers wearing seersucker on June 11.

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Collateral Damage

The SAVE Act should more aptly be called the SAVE Face Act because all it does is allow Gov. Bobby Jindal to claim that he didn’t raise taxes when, in truth, that’s exactly what he’s asking lawmakers to do. P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER

Committee, which promptly amended several of Robideaux’s bills that were pending in the Senate so that each incorporated Donahue’s SAVE Act. For good measure, another Senate committee gutted Robideaux’s bill to reform and vastly improve the state film tax credit program. In response, Robideaux amended his film tax credit bill onto a Senate bill that was pending in the House. Each maneuver upped the ante and increased tensions between the House and Senate. In normal times, the governor would have intervened — but that would require executive leadership. These are not normal times. On this one I have to agree with Robideaux. The SAVE Act should more aptly be called the SAVE Face Act because all it does is allow Jindal to claim that he didn’t raise taxes when, in truth, that’s exactly what he’s asking lawmakers to do. As often happens when everybody starts shooting at everybody else, there’s collateral damage. Robideaux’s HB 829, which would focus the state’s film tax credit program on Louisiana filmmakers, screenwriters and composers, is a classic example of what happens when people act out of anger and frustration. If lawmakers kill Robideaux’s film tax credit bill, we keep the current program — which everybody agrees is out of control. There’s not much time left for cooler heads to prevail. The session ends Thursday, June 11. The final week will be grand political theater, but the story line reads like a tragic comedy.

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o one should have been surprised when the wheels came off the legislative sausage wagon last week. House and Senate members began holding each other’s major bills hostage and inflicting massive collateral damage in a high-stakes test of wills over how to resolve the state’s looming $1.6 billion deficit. The House is rebelling against Gov. Bobby Jindal and his “revenue neutrality” pledge to Grover Norquist and the Washington-based Americans for Tax Reform, whose blessing Jindal craves in his quixotic bid for the White House. The Senate is mostly toeing the administration line, not so much out of loyalty to Jindal as a nod to political reality. Most lawmakers are months away from seeking re-election and don’t want to run on a platform of raising taxes. What got things off track last week was an admission by administration officials to the House Ways and Means Committee that they had been consulting Norquist’s group before submitting proposals to lawmakers. That infuriated most committee members, who promptly scuttled the so-called SAVE Act by state Sen. Jack Donahue, R-Covington. The SAVE Act is an administration bill designed to give cover to tax and fee hikes by creating the illusion of a tax credit that “offsets” the revenue increases. In truth it does no such thing, but as long as Norquist blesses it, Jindal is all in. Rep. Joel Robideaux, R-Lafayette, who chairs the Ways and Means Committee, voted with the slim 10-9 majority to kill the SAVE Act. The next day Robideaux told Bayou Buzz political blog that the SAVE Act is “a very clever bill that basically allows us to raise as much taxes as we want and still say we did not raise taxes.” He called the proposal “an assessment that nobody pays because of a credit that nobody gets.” The House committee’s action infuriated Donahue, who chairs the Senate Finance

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3 Potato 4

French Market, 1235 N. Peters St., Space 15, (504) 298-7761; www.3p4shop.com Russet potato wedges are served with chipotle mayonnaise. Three-bean chili features black, kidney and pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies and Southwestern spices. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

8 Block Kitchen & Bar

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3850; www.neworleans.hyatt.com The lunch buffet features a create-your-entree station, which includes your choice of protein, sauce and toppings with which a chef will prepare a personalized dish. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com Tachos are potato tots topped with vegan chili, cheddar, jalapenos, salsa and sour cream. The tofu banh mi is dressed with pickled carrots, red onions, jalapenos, cucumbers, cilantro, soy sauce and Sriracha mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

1000 Figs

AJ & J Asian Bistro

here’s always a new restaurant to try in New Orleans, such as the recently opened Compere Lapin from Top Chef: New Orleans contestant chef Nina Compton, chef Nick Lama’s Avo and Chef Aldolfo Garcia’s Primitivo. But as summer arrives, there are new dishes to try at restaurants throughout the area and old favorites to revisit. Gambit’s summer restaurant guide highlights new and popular dishes at 754 area restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors and more. Listings include information about hours of operation, reservation policies and more. PRICES Dollar signs indicate the price of a dinner entree. $=$1-$10 | $$=$11-$20 | $$$=$21-up

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2240 Magazine St., (504) 609-2282; www.ajjasianbistro.com Roasted Chilean sea bass is served with grilled asparagus, sesame soba noodles and miso sauce. Mixed sushi “pizza” features assorted fish, seaweed, mango, avocado and guacamole on a scallion pancake. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Abita Bar-B-Q

69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.abitabbq.com House-smoked pastrami is served grilled with Swiss cheese, grilled onions, pickled cabbage and Creole mustard on a Randazzo’s bun. Turnip greens are braised with molasses and smoked chicken stock. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Boudin-stuffed fried quail is served with blueberry glaze, andouille cornbread stuffing, smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Chicken Abita Feller features grilled chicken on a bed of creamed spinach with fried oysters, herbed shrimp cream sauce, smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Abita Roasting Company

504 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3340; www.abitaroasting.com Rosemary chicken salad is served on a croissant with mixed greens, toasted almonds and blue cheese. Caribbean shrimp salad features jerk shrimp, avocado, red onion, mango and feta cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Abita Springs Cafe

22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 400-5025; www.abitaspringscafe.com The seafood platter features fried shrimp or catfish served with fries and coleslaw. For breakfast, crab cake Benedict features poached eggs, a crab cake and hollandaise on a buttermilk biscuit with grits or hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Acme Oyster House

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 708-2409; 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 2466155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with herb-butter and a blend of cheeses and served with French bread. The Peacemaker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters and is dressed with Tabasco-infused mayonnaise. Reservation policies vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046 Gyro platters come with gyro meat, pita bread, tzatziki, Caesar salad and a side. Moussaka features layers of ground veal, eggplant, zucchini and potatoes baked in cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 23

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3141 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 3010848; www.1000figs.com The falafel platter for two comes with hummus, baba ghanoush, yogurt, pickles, beets, greens, bread, tahini, cilantro-chili sauce and garlic sauce. Roasted beet salad features barley, herb pesto and feta cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant

600 Palace Drive, Hammond, (985) 345-3012; 1958 N. Highway 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8441; www.albashabr.com The chicken shawarma platter comes with feta salad, hummus and rice. The combination kebab plate includes meats: kafta, beef tenderloin or chicken. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ale

8124 Oak St., (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com Lamb sliders are served with feta and mint chimichurri. Mexican Coca-Cola-braised brisket tacos are topped with coleslaw and jalapenos. No reservations. Late lunch Fri., dinner daily, latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com Barbecue shrimp po-boys feature Gulf shrimp served dressed on French bread. The Alibi’s classic burger has a 10-ounce ground beef patty and is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Allegro Bistro

The American Sector

945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector Shrimp and grits features Gulf shrimp over smoked Gouda grits with roasted tomato and tasso broth. Braised beef short ribs are served with house barbecue sauce, baked macaroni and cheese and Southern greens. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782; www.theamericansportssaloon.com Wings are served with fries, coleslaw and a choice of house-made sauces including Memphis barbecue, mild Buffalo, garlic-lemon or chipotle. The cochon de lait sandwich is dressed with coleslaw and Creole mustard and served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Amici Ristorante & Bar

3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola.com Wild mushrooms and garlic-roasted shallots are stuffed in tortellacci pasta and topped with mushrooms and truffle cream. Serrano chili- and garlic-marinated octopus is served over asparagus, sliced red onions and teardrop tomatoes in blood orange vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com Housemade gnocchi are tossed with seasonal local seafood and butter. Diavola pizza features house-made salami, fior di latte, tomato and chili oil. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com Braised veal shank osso buco is served with saffron risotto or angel hair pasta. Frutti di mare Portofino is assorted seafood poached in white wine, chilled and tossed in olive oil, white wine and lemon juice and served over arugula. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Andy’s Bistro

3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, (504) 455-7363; www.andybistro.com Wood-fired oysters are topped with Louisiana crab claw meat, Parmigiano-Reggiano and peppercorns. Pan-seared jumbo scallops are served with beets grilled over a wood fire, roasted red pepper butter and fried capers. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Angeletto’s Pizzeria & Pub 220 S. Robertson St., (504) 5813500; www.angelettos.com Muffuletta pizza is topped with salami, pepperoni, ham, olive salad and cheese. Angeletto’s special pizza is made with house-made garlic sauce, grilled chicken, mozzarella, spinach, feta and roasted red peppers. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Angeli On Decatur

1141 Decatur St., (504) 566-0077; www.angelineworleans.com Chicken diavolo pizza is topped with red pepper sauce, chicken, garlic and onions (jalapenos are optional). The chicken Caesar pita roll features grilled chicken, lettuce and Caesar dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Angeline

Hotel Provincial, 1032 Chartres St., (504) 308-3106; www.angelinenola.com Angeline’s baked farmer’s eggs are cooked with a light fennel cream sauce and served with bitter greens, pancetta and preserved Meyer lemon vinaigrette. Mississippi rabbit Milanese is lightly fried and served with smoked carrot puree, spoon bread, bacon-braised collard greens and tomato gravy. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4860078; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com Sicilian cannoli are fried cinnamon pastry shells with ricotta filling, chocolate and pistachios. Gelato flavors include stracciatella, a Sicilian-style chocolate chip confection. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Anna Mae’s Restaurant

2708 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 509-7801 The Canal Street pork chop is a French-cut chop served with bourbon-orange demi-glace, smoked andouille, pecan Grand Marnier carrots and Cajun mashed potatoes. Catfish St. Pierre is served with seafood cream sauce and fried eggplant. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Annadele’s Plantation

71518 Chestnut St., Covington, (985) 809-7669; www.annadeles.com The blackened Duroc pork chop is served with roasted mushroom demi-glace, creamy goat cheese polenta and wilted spinach. Crabmeat Imperial au gratin is jumbo lump crabmeat topped with smoky Gouda cream and served with roasted new potatoes and broiled tomato. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Another Broken Egg

607 Harrison Ave., (504) 301-4667; 2917 Magazine St., (504) 301-2771; www.anotherbrokenegg.com

House-made honey-roasted granola is served with blueberry quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, toasted coconut, crushed bananas, coconut milk and a drizzle of vanilla yogurt. Kale and salmon salad features Southwestern, seared salmon over kale, sliced almonds and carrots in local honey-jalapeno vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Antoine’s Annex

513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com The breakfast platter combines scrambled eggs, grits, hickory-smoked bacon and a biscuit or toast. The Caprese sandwich features thick-sliced mozzarella, Creole tomato, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on a pistolette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Antoine’s Restaurant

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com Oysters Rockefeller is baked oysters covered with pureed greens (not spinach) and seasoned breadcrumbs. Alaska Antoine is baked Alaska for two — featuring ice cream wrapped in pound cake and crowned with a toasted meringue shell and hot fudge. Reservations

recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Apolline Restaurant

4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com Pan-seared diver scallops are served with Gulf shrimp and corn macque choux over a Beeler’s bacon plank. Beeler’s pork chop is served with marchand de vin, smashed potatoes and fried onions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Arabella Casa Di Pasta

2258 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2676108; www.arabellanola.com Arabella’s spicy meatballs are made with beef, pork and andouille and served with pomodoro sauce. Shrimp piccata features shrimp, arugula and lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil tossed with fettuccine. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Arnaud’s Restaurant

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Baked Louisiana oysters Bienville are topped with shrimp, mushrooms, scallions, herbs and white wine sauce. Shrimp Arnaud features Gulf shrimp in signature tangy Creole remou-

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1100 Poydras St. Suite 150, (504) 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com Louisiana lump crab cakes are served with spicy corn maque choux. Grilled drum comes with vegetables and beurre noisette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

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lade. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Assunta’s Italian Restaurant

2631 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, (985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.com Veal Assunta tops breaded and fried veal with shrimp and bechamel and is served with fettuccine. Frutti di mare features shrimp, crawfish, oysters, calamari, mussels, clams and bay scallops sauteed with diced tomatoes, olive oil, marinara and garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www.asukaneworleans.com The Sumo roll is a spicy Dynamite roll (chopped salmon, tuna, yellowtail) topped with fresh salmon, tuna and garlic chili oil. The Aloha roll features salmon, snow crab, avocado and mango sauce on the side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 8919626; www.atchafalayarestaurant.com Brick-roasted half chicken is served with sauteed rapini, local potatoes and green tomato salsa verde. Jumbo lump crab Louis is served over iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, hearts of palm, bacon, cucumber, red onion, deviled egg and creamy tomato dressing. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-7474; www.theatomicburger.com The signature Jamburger is topped with bacon-onion jam. The Atomic Burger milkshakes feature flash-frozen housemade ice cream in flavors such as Nutella-marshmallow. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Attiki Bar and Grill

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com Seasoned, thinly sliced chicken shawarma comes with two sides. Chicken artichoke pasta tops linguine with grilled chicken, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and creamy wine sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Audubon Clubhouse Cafe Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute.org Jumbo lump crab cakes are served with sweet corn cream and jalapeno-corn tartar sauce. The skillet trout features pan-seared local trout, brabant potatoes, sauteed baby spinach and lemon cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com Roasted duckling is served with blackened foie gras, tomatillos and hominy. Grouper courtbouillon includes crab, shrimp and corn. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

August Moon

875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-7977; 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com Lemon grass shrimp features a dozen tempura-fried shrimp, sweet onion, pepper, minced lemon grass and rice vermicelli. Sweet and spicy fish is made with crispy chunks of tilapia glazed in tangy sweet and spicy sauce garnished with bok choy. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com Filet Austin includes two tenderloin medallions topped with caramelized onions, grilled asparagus and creamed spinach. Pan-roasted Louisiana redfish is served with jumbo lump crabmeat, wild mushrooms and brabant potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5869243; www.theavenuepub.com For a Wednesday special, fried chicken plates include three pieces of chicken and sides such as macaroni with mirliton, roasted beet and pear salad, citrus slaw or others. The Pub burger features a Two Run Farm beef patty and comes with hand-cut fries. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Avery’s On Tulane

2510 Tulane Ave., (504) 821-4110; www.averysontulane.com Fried Des Allemands catfish

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comes on a platter with fries and a side. Cajun-style shrimp is served with Alfredo pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Avo

5908 Magazine St., (504) 509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com Pork Milanese is served with red wine-braised turnips, Swiss chard and salsa verde. House-made rigatoni is served with smashed English peas, pancetta, mint and ricotta salad. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Ba Mien Vietnamese Cuisine

13235 Chef Menteur Highway, Suite C, (504) 255-0500; www.bamien.com Steamed rolls feature grilled pork or minced pork, bean sprouts, lettuce and cucumber. Bun bo hue is spicy beef and pork noodle soup featuring lemon grass beef broth and vermicelli noodles. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Babylon Cafe

7724 Maple St., (504) 314-0010; www.babyloncafe.biz Hummus is served with housemade bread. Rosemary lamb chops are marinated in olive oil and rosemary, grilled and served with sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bacchanal

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com Roasted fingerling potatoes are served with beets, frisee, miso and goat cheese. Pork shoulder is served with pork belly, chaurice, chi-chi beans and grapefruit. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Back to the Garden

833 Howard Ave., Suite 100, (504) 299-8792 Char-broiled chicken salad includes greens, avocado, tomato, carrots and cucumber. The stir-fried vegetable plate features broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic and tamari sauce over brown rice. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch Mon.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Backspace Bar & Kitchen

139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245; www.backspacenola.com The Backspace burger features an Angus beef patty, brie,

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applewood-smoked bacon and grilled onions on a brioche bun. The Whitman roast beef sandwich combines roasted beef tenderloin tips, fried oysters, Swiss cheese and gravy on a ciabatta roll. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Balcony Bar & Cafe

3201 Magazine St., (504) 895-1600; www.balconynola.com Avocado and asparagus salad includes romaine lettuce, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, house dressing and pita chips. Spinach Alfredo lasagna features spinach and sauteed onions layered with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan in Alfredo sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 459-4449; www.balisenola.com Long-stem broccoli is served with Piave vecchio and sauce gribiche. Roasted lamb loin is served with lamb ragout, celery root puree, maitake mushrooms and toasted hazelnuts. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Bao & Noodle

2700 Chartres St., (504) 272-0004; www.baoandnoodle.com Lamb shoulder is braised with soy, cumin and chili flakes and served with hand-ripped noodles, carrots, radishes and cilantro. Shrimp and egg noodles come with XO sauce, made with shrimp, scallops, country ham, shrimp roe, garlic and shallots. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Barcadia

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com Battered and fried Wisconsin cheese curds come with either marinara or roasted red pepper ranch dip. The Curbside burger features a house-made beef patty, pickles, American cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

BEAR’S PO-BOYS AT GENNARO’S serves sandwiches, fries and onion rings.

Barcelona Tapas

720 Dublin St., (504) 861-9696; www.barcelonanola.com Garlic shrimp Diablo features Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil and habanero peppers and flamed with Spanish sherry. Ceviche features black drum and Gulf shrimp marinated in lemon and lime juices and sherry vinegar and topped with salsa. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Barley Oak

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-7420; www.thebarleyoak.com The Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye and comes with chips or potato salad. The Cajun sausage plate includes andouille, alligator and hot sausage, sauerkraut, focaccia bread and brown German mustard. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Baru Bistro & Tapas

3700 Magazine St., (504) 8952225; www.barutapas.com Argentine-style grilled skirt steak is served with chimichurri, grilled asparagus and manchego cheese fries. Whole pescado frito is fried Gulf fish served with coconut rice, patacones and citrus mango slaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com Crab and crawfish beignets are served with remoulade. Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic butter and Parmesan and served with garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bayona

430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com Smoked quail is served atop a salad of greens, pears, spiced pecans and bourbon-molasses dressing. Peppered lamb loin is served with goat cheese and zinfandel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 302-9357; www.bayoubeergarden.com Disco fries are french fries topped with house-made beef debris, gravy and cheddar cheese. The house burger is a 10-ounce patty served on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bayou Burger

503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; www.bayouburger.com Cochon nachos top freshly fried tortilla chips with melted cheeses, house-smoked pulled pork, signature barbecue sauce, coleslaw, onions and sour cream. The Ultimate Cure burger combines two burger patties with a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich and dresses it with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions and Tabasco mayonnaise on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Bayou Hot Wings

6221 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 104, (504) 865-9464; www.bayouhotwings.com Hot wings come with a choice of sauces such as honey mustard, Korean barbecue,

pepper jelly sauce and various levels of spicy heat. Southern fried chicken tenders also come with a choice of sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Beach House Bar & Grill

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9331; www.beachhousemandeville.com The Aloha burger is topped with Swiss cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce and teriyaki. Fish tacos feature grilled, blackened or fried fish, white corn or flour tortillas, shredded cabbage, taco sauce and Caribbean-style mango salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

321 N. Peters St., (504) 609-3811; wwwlatitude29nola.com Loco Moco features a ground filet patty with a fried egg, gravy and grilled shiitake mushrooms over mushroom rice. The Hawaiian Cuban sandwich features pork belly, ham, Creole mustard and cream cheese on pineapple bread and is served with a side. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com The grilled 8-ounce tuna steak is served in a sandwich or on a salad with house-made sauce. The 10-ounce hickory-smoked cheddar burger is dressed with sharp cheddar, grilled onions and house-made hickory sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Bean Gallery

637 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3248176; www.nolalovescoffee.com The bagel and lox sandwich features smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, red onion and tomatoes. The prosciutto and asparagus panino features thinly sliced prosciutto, grilled asparagus, fresh mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $

Bear’s Poboys at Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226; www.bearspoboys.com The roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise. The NOLA burger is topped with roast

beef debris and melted Swiss cheese. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Beef Connection

501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-3275 The dinner menu features a la carte steaks such as the Angus beef filet mignon topped with hot drawn butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served in peppery sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Belle’s Diner

1122 Decatur St., (504) 566-6003; www.bellesdinernola.com Chicken and bacon-stuffed waffles includes three chicken tenders, sugarcane syrup and fresh melon. Preston’s patty melt is a blackened burger patty with cheddar and provolone cheeses and bacon on toasted sourdough. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bennachin

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230; www.bennachinrestaurant.com Vegetarian jama jama ni makondo features sauteed spinach with fried plantains and coconut rice. Ground peanut stew is available in beef or vegetarian

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2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 392-7530 Thai-style spicy baby clams are served with Thai barbecue sauce and roti. Ka pao kai is a Thai street-food dish featuring ground chicken, chilies, onions, carrots, basil and a sunny sideup egg over jasmine rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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versions and is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Besh Steak

Harrah’s Casino, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6111; www.harrahsneworleans. com/restaurants/besh-steak.html The 12-ounce double-cut Kurobuta pork chop is served with crab orzo risotto. Char-grilled swordfish is served with rosemary-garlic potatoes and Parmesan baked kale. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Betsy’s Pancake House

2542 Canal St., (504) 822-0213 The breakfast special features two eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes or toast. The red beans and rice lunch special comes with smoked sausage, a pork chop or ham shank. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Bevi Seafood Co.

4701 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-5003; www.beviseafoodco.com Boiled crawfish is available for dine-in and take-out. The oyster bar serves raw oysters. No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

biscuits & buns on banks

4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote and French toast served with caramelized bananas and pancetta. Delivery available Tue.-Fri. No reservations. Brunch and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Bistreaux

Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8000; www.maisondupuy.com/dining Seared jumbo scallops are served with chaurice, sweet corn, black beans and pearl couscous. Crab remoulade features a fried green tomato topped with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat, corn, red onions and fresh herbs. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bistreaux at the Bank

610 Poydras St., (504) 212-5656; www.cateringetc.com The Morning Melt Down features scrambled eggs, hot sausage and melted cheese on Texas toast or wheatberry bread and is served with potatoes or french fries. Teller’s club sandwich includes turkey, ham, bacon, American and Swiss cheeses, lettuce and tomato on Texas toast or wheatberry bread and comes with fries or salad. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bistro Byronz

1901 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronz.com Wasabi tuna salad features seared

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ahi tuna over mixed greens, marinated cucumbers, avocado, bell peppers, Asian crisps and wasabi vinaigrette. The seafood muffuletta features sauteed shrimp and lump crabmeat, Italian herbs, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, housemade olive salad, toasted sesame seeds and Caesar-dressed spinach. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

(504) 309-3773; www.bluelinesandwichco.com The cochon de lait biscuit features slow-cooked Chappapeela Farms pork, grilled tomatoes, red-eye gravy and a fried egg. The St. Patty’s Day Massacre includes house-made corned beef, duck pastrami, Abita beer-braised cabbage and remoulade on marbled rye. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bistro Daisy

Blue Tomato

5831 Magazine St., (504) 899-6987; www.bistrodaisy.com Jumbo lump crabmeat is served with chilled roasted beets, torn-bread croutons, horseradish aioli and chives. Pan-roasted, porcini-dusted chicken breast is served with spinach, roasted mushrooms, cauliflower and potato Parmesan gratin and thyme reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Orleans

3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www.bistroorleansmetairie.com The Des Allemands catfish platter features thin-cut, wild-caught Des Allemands catfish, french fries, coleslaw and French bread. Blackened redfish is served with jambalaya, coleslaw and garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bittersweet Confections

725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com The Chocolate Overload cupcake is filled with chocolate ganache and frosted with chocolate butter cream. The Salted Caramel is a vanilla cupcake filled with salted caramel ganache and frosted with caramel butter cream. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2842898; www.thebluecrabnola.com Shrimp and grits features jumbo shrimp sauteed in spicy rosemary-garlic butter sauce served with a cheese biscuit and sstone-ground grits with cheese. Crabmeat-stuffed flounder is available broiled or fried and served with a side. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Blue Dot Donuts

4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866; www.bluedotdonuts.com Specialty donuts feature original flavors such as Nutella and banana cream. Bacon and maple-glazed long johns are a house specialty. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Blue Line Sandwich Co. 2023 Metairie Road, Metairie,

4401 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 734-3000 Baby back ribs are smoked in house, smothered in Thai or barbecue sauce and served with Caribbean coleslaw and pineapple baked beans. Thai tuna Baja features tuna, Caribbean coleslaw and pico de gallo on a flour tortilla. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon

4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 324-6841; www.bobbyheberts.com Who Dat crab cakes are two crab cakes topped with crawfish and mushroom cream sauce. Spicy alligator-jalapeno kickers feature Louisiana fried alligator bites served with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bombay Club

Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com Boudin Scotch eggs are served with braised collard greens. Crackling-crusted fish and chips comes with shrimp rinds and Hopitoulas vinegar. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bon Ton Cafe

401 Magazine St., (504) 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Redfish Bon Ton is a sauteed black drum fillet served with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon-butter sauce. Crabmeat au gratin features jumbo lump crabmeat in mushroom-sherry cream sauce topped with grated cheese. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$

Bonefish Grill

4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 780-9964; www.bonefishgrill.com Fried Bang Bang shrimp are tossed in spicy cream sauce. Tilapia Imperial features long-fin tilapia stuffed with shrimp, scallops and crabmeat and served with lemon-caper butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Booty’s Street Food

800 Louisa St., (504) 266-2887; www.bootysnola.com Shrimp curry features shrimp,

mango and pineapple in coconut milk curry over rice. Pupusas are cheese-filled corn masa cakes with roasted pork, pickled cabbage and avocado. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bop’s Frozen Custard

2660 Florida St., Suite K, Mandeville. (985) 727-5003; www.facebook.com/ bopsfrozencustardinmandeville The Snappy Turtle frozen custard is topped with hot fudge, caramel and roasted pecans. The burger features a Black Angus patty. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Borgne

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com Gulf fish ceviche is made with pickled mirliton, sweet corn, chilies and tomatoes. Shrimp and avocado coca is served with olive oil flatbread, cucumber and pickled onion. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

2040 Highway 59, Suite 3, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www.boscositalian.com The crawfish king cake appetizer is puff pastry filled with crawfish tails and a blend of Romano and cream cheese. The muffuletta is layered with salami, mortadella, smoked ham, mozzarella, provolone and olive salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Boston Restaurant

100 N.E. Central Ave., Amite, (985) 748-5555; www.bostonofamite.com Marinated beef tenderloin is served with mushrooms, onions, carrots, potatoes and black pepper-garlic sauce. Wasabi pea-crusted yellowfin tuna steak comes with wasabi aioli, ponzu sauce and sweet soy reduction. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill

3521 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-6600 Oxtail is prepared in a stew with vegetables and gravy and is served with broad beans. Jerk chicken comes with plantains and two sides. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Boucherie

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8625514; www.boucherie-nola.com Crispy skin striped bass is served with XO green beans, smothered squash and oil-cured peppers. St. Louis-style Niman Ranch pork ribs are served with backbone gravy, smothered broccoli and crispy shallots. Reservations accepted. PAGE 29

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Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com Ricotta gnudi are potato dumplings served with mushroom Marsala cream sauce. The sirloin burger is topped with tomato and herbed aioli. No reservations. Dinner and latenight Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Bravo! Cucina Italiana

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com Chicken scaloppine features sauteed chicken, roasted portobello mushrooms, provolone, lemon-caper butter sauce, feta and tomatoes over herb linguine. Crispy Romano-breaded eggplant is topped with sauteed crawfish in fra diavolo sauce and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Breads On Oak

8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271;

Breaux Mart

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com At the grocery chain’s deli counter, crispy fried catfish comes with sides like macaroni and cheese or fried okra. Monday’s red beans and rice special comes with a baked or fried pork chop and side items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brennan’s

417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com Eggs Hussarde features poached eggs, house-made English muffins, prosciutto, hollandaise and marchand de vin. Egg yolk carpaccio is an egg yolk topped with grilled shrimp, crispy sweet potatoes and andouille vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www. brewstersrestaurant.com The 10-ounce Brewster burger is topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles and is served with a side. The 8-ounce rib-eye is served

ANGELINE serves confit duck leg and grilled sausage with farro, currants, pecans and sprouts. with garlic bread and a choice of side: fries, baked potato, onion rings, jambalaya, potato salad, chili, sweet potato fries, cheese fries, salad or a vegetable. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brick Oven Cafe

2805 Williams Blvd., Suite F, Kenner, (504) 466-2097; www.brickovencafe.biz Grilled Brick Oven chicken is served with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, scallions and lemon-butter white wine sauce over angel hair pasta. The Brick Oven filet is a 10-ounce center-cut filet mignon topped with minced garlic and served with spaghetti aglio e olio. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com The broiled Gulf fish of the day is crabmeat- and Parmesan-crusted and served with mushrooms and lemon mousseline. Cochon du lait is served with cornbread stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, cracklings and pan gravy. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ PAGE 31

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144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com The Bourbon barbecue shrimp po-boy features rosemary, garlic, black pepper and bourbon sauce and comes with french fries. Gulf fish on the half shell comes with new potatoes, balsamic-glazed red onions and lemon beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

www.breadsonoak.com The selection of baked goods includes toasted walnut coffeecake twirls. The muffanada sandwich features olive salad, smoky maple tempeh and house-made cashew cheese on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www.brisbisrestaurant.com Fish tacos are topped with cilantro-lime pico de gallo, feta cheese and horseradish cream sauce and served with sweet potato fries. Pecan-crusted catfish is drizzled with Crystal lemon-basil butter and served with mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks. $$

Brooklyn Pizzeria

4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net The Philly steak and cheese sandwich features sliced steak, onions and bell peppers. Godfather pizza is topped with anchovies, minced garlic, garlic sausage and feta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brothers Ole New Orleans Cafe

1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 366-1073; www.brotherscafe.net The Who Dat burger is topped with bacon and cheddar and served with steak fries. Monday’s red beans and rice special is served with a fried pork chop. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Broussard’s Restaurant

231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com The shrimp and chickpeas entree features grilled shrimp, a chickpea flour cake, roasted chickpeas, taramasalata and tomato. Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over creamy stone-ground yellow grits with crispy onions, heirloom carrots and boiled peanut salad. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com Debris fries are Creole-seasoned fries topped with roast beef debris, pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses and horseradish cream sauce. Buffalo Bruno is a breaded and fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese and served with a side of ranch dressing. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

429 Decatur St., (504) 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com Forrest’s Seafood Feast features fried shrimp, seafood hushpuppies, fish and chips, coleslaw and remoulade, tartar and cocktail sauces. Shrimper’s Heaven includes hand-breaded coconut shrimp, cold shrimp, fried shrimp, tempura shrimp, french fries and dipping sauces. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bud’s Broiler

Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com The No. 4 is a burger topped with cheddar cheese and chili or hickory sauce. Hot dogs are served split on burger buns and

topped with chili and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

Buffa’s Lounge

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9490038; www.buffasbar.com Bratwurst jambalaya is made with beer-soaked bratwurst. Ham is injected with honey-praline sauce and deep fried. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com The Buffalo chicken sandwich features fried chicken tenders tossed in Moe’s wing sauce and served on a cheddar-jalapeno wheat bun with blue cheese or ranch dressing. King’s nachos are topped with refried beans, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Buster’s Place

519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 809-3880; www.bustersplaceonline.com Buster’s Colossal burger is a half-pound char-grilled patty dressed with bacon, sauteed onions and mushrooms and American, cheddar and Swiss cheeses on a sweet mesquite bun served with french fries. Pontchartrain redfish is a 9- to 11-ounce blackened redfish fillet topped with crawfish-mushroom sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos

1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-9773; www.byblosrestaurants.com Drunken Halloumi is cheese sauteed in ouzo and olive oil and served with tomatoes and garlic sauce. Lamb kebabs are served with two sides such as

hummus or basmati rice pilaf. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos Market

2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-9777; www.byblosrestaurants.com Grilled chicken salad features feta, black olives, tomato, cucumber and Greek dressing and comes with hummus, pita bread and basmati rice pilaf. The combo kebab plate includes chicken, minced lamb meatballs, a beef kebab, hummus, salad, rice, pita and tzatziki. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

CC’s Community Coffee House

Citywide; www.ccscoffee.com Mochasippi is a creamy frozen espresso drink topped with whipped cream. Tea lattes feature hot tea topped with steamed milk and froth. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Credit cards. $

Cafe Abyssinia

3511 Magazine St., (504) 894-6238 Yebeg alicha is diced lamb in sweet garlic-ginger curry sauce. The vegetable combination includes spicy red lentils, split peas cooked in mild onion, garlic and ginger sauce, sliced cabbage and carrots in mild sauce and potato and carrots in curry. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Adelaide and Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com Masa-crusted Gulf oyster “tamale” are masa- and cornmeal-crusted oysters over cochon de lait tamale grits with shaved fennel salsa and piquillo hot sauce. “New Orleans East” shrimp are Louisiana white shrimp served with Asian-style

barbecue glaze, crab boil kimchi, pork belly, charred chilies and creamy grits. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Amelie

912 Royal St., (504) 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com Chilled roasted beets are served with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic glaze. Ahi tuna is glazed with honey, sesame, soy and ginger and served with julienned vegetables and soba noodles. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe at the Square

500 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3047831; www.cafeatthesquare.com Mediterranean salad features grilled redfish over artichokes, capers, feta and red onions. At brunch, andouille Benedict comes with grits or potatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com Creole crab dip is made with Lake Pontchartrain crabmeat, house-made Creole cream cheese, scallions and chevre and served with toasted brioche. Grilled black drum is served with roasted spaghetti squash, wild mushrooms and charred Vidalia onions and drizzled with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2611; 334B Royal St., (504) 524-5530; www.cafebeignet.com The crawfish omelet is made with bell peppers, tomatoes

and Swiss cheese and served with grits. The Royal croissant features Louisiana ham, white cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and honey mustard on a toasted croissant. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Cafe Dauphine

5229 Dauphine St., (504) 309-6391; www.cafedauphinenola.com Creole pepper shrimp are cooked in garlic-butter sauce with sweet and spicy peppers and served with French bread. Fried bell peppers are stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9455635; www.cafedegas.com Pan-seared flounder comes with saffron pearl couscous with sun-dried tomatoes, sauteed haricots verts and smoked-tomato beurre blanc. Seared hanger steak is served with french fries, vegetables, toasted shallots and garlic bordelaise. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Ditali’s

1650 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 361-0058; www.ditalis.com Pasta Ditali features a chicken breast over penne pasta with mushrooms, onions and broccoli in white wine and olive oil sauce. The Philly cheese steak is dressed with smoked provolone cheese on a hoagie roll. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Du Monde

Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe Du Monde serves its signa-

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819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com Creole crab croquettes are served with avocado salsa, red chili crema and mango glaze. Broiled black drum Rosalie is served with haricots verts and ginger-apple glaze. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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ture cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $ 4628 Rye St., Metairie, (504) 888-0078; wwwcafeeastnola.com Honey-walnut shrimp are tossed with bell peppers in ginger-honey-soy glaze. General Tso’s chicken is chopped chicken breast served with spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com Diners can order three-egg omelets with choices of meat, cheese (cheddar, provolone, Swiss or American) and vegetables such as onion, bell peppers, tomato, spinach or mushrooms. Chicken wings are served with ranch, barbecue sauce, blue cheese or varying spice levels of Buffalo sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Fri.-Wed., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Equator

Cafe Gentilly

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Cafe Freret

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com Spicy basil eggplant is sauteed Asian eggplant served with onions, basil, bell pepper and pork, beef, chicken or shrimp. Fried tilapia with ginger features a fried fillet, sauteed young ginger, onion, carrots, squash and shiitake mushrooms in ginger sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/ cafe-gentilly For breakfast, crawfish, creamed spinach and Swiss cheese fill an omelet. Crab cake Benedict features grilled French bread topped with a fried crab cake, crabmeat bechamel, poached egg and hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Fleur-De-Lis

117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Tuscany asparagus is fried asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and mozzarella and served with sun-dried pumpkin seeds and basil pesto. Roasted half duck is glazed with sweet Marsala and roasted garlic and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

307 Chartres St., (504) 529-9641; www.cafefleurdelis.com Shrimp and grits is a bowl of grits topped with seared shrimp and cheese. The Fleur-de-Lis omelet combines crawfish tails, provolone, bell peppers and onions. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Giovanni

RALPH’S ON THE PARK serves panko-crusted oysters with oyster liquor risotto and a Parmesan wafer.

Cafe Luna

802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/ cafeluna504 The Uptowner bagel is topped with turkey, avocado and farm cheese and comes with fruit and greens. The Luna Lox plate features a bagel with lox, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, capers and cream cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Lynn

2600 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Artichoke casserole is topped with pan-seared jumbo Gulf shrimp and served with vegetables and roasted new potatoes. Oven-roasted veal T-bone comes with wild mushroom Marsala sauce, vegetables, roasted potatoes and salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Maspero

601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com The muffuletta combines pastrami, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on a bun. The corned beef sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomato,

pickle and Creole mustard and served on a choice of bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com Chipotle-marinated portobello mushroom sliders are dressed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and Vermont cheddar. Flatbread pizza features manchego, roasted peppers, caramelized onions and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Navarre

800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com Turkey and avocado Benedict features grilled turkey, avocado and poached eggs on toasted English muffins with hollandaise and grits or hash browns. The pressed Cuban sandwich combines roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise and yellow mustard. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Pontalba

546 St. Peter St., (504) 522-1180 Catfish pecan is a paneed catfish fillet served with lemon, butter and pecan sauce, Cajun potatoes and vegetables. Spicy Cajun pasta is tossed with andouille and crawfish tails. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; www.cafereconcile.org For a Thursday special, white beans and shrimp are served with salad. The fried catfish plate includes two sides. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $ 1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com Grilled shrimp white pizza includes onion, tomato and fresh basil. Baked manicotti features pasta shells stuffed with blended cheeses and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-3300; www.caferosenicaud.com Rose Benedict features sunny-side up eggs over rosemary cheese grits, caramelized onions, portobello mushrooms, avocado, tomato, arugula and Asiago cheese. The fig and brie sandwich includes bacon and is served on nine grain bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Royale

3343 Metairie Road, Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8438; www.caferoyale.vpweb.com Feta Fiesta salad features grilled chicken, spinach, feta, avocado, sun-dried cranberries, glazed walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. The spinach artichoke panino is filled with grilled chicken, spinach, artichoke, provolone and Roma tomatoes. Reservations

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accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Cafe Soule

720 St. Louis St., (504) 304-4636; www.cafesoule.com Shrimp and eggplant Pierre features fried eggplant medallions topped with Gulf shrimp and white wine cream sauce. Wildcaught snapper is stuffed with crab, drizzled with lemon-caper beurre blanc and served with herb-roasted vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch, brunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Caffe! Caffe!

3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 267-9190; 4301 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 8854845; www.caffecaffe.com The grilled chicken sandwich is dressed with butter pickles, spinach, green cabbage and spicy aioli on an onion bun. Avocado salad features romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, Gorgonzola, walnuts, orange slices, red onions and mango vinaigrette. No reservations. Clearview Parkway: Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. N. Hullen Street: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Caffe Fresca

4441 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010 Trout St. John is speckled trout topped with shrimp, crawfish and mushroom sauce served over angel hair pasta. Fresca salad features greens, avocado, tomato, cucumber, carrots and artichoke and is served with pita sticks. Lunch delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Caffe Latte Da

5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 818-0051; www.caffelatteda.com Avocado salad features sliced avocado, spring greens, red onions, sprouts, blue cheese,

walnuts and orange slices, and additions include grilled chicken, chicken salad, grilled shrimp or shrimp salad. The herbed focaccia club sandwich is filled with grilled chicken, ham, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce and tomato and is served hot. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cajun Grill & Bar

2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 831-0095 The New Orleans sampler plate includes a cup of gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice and bread. The roast beef po-boy features slow-roasted beef round dressed with gravy. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Camellia Cafe

525 Highway 190 West, Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com Seafood pasta includes crab, shrimp and crawfish in creamy seafood sauce. Eggplant Napoleon is fried eggplant medallions layered with crabmeat dressing and crawfish etouffee and served with salad. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Camellia Grill

626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 The 10-inch deli roast beef po-boy is dressed with gravy. Rano’s egg white omelet is filled with baby spinach, Swiss cheese and white onions and served with french fries, hash browns or grits. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Campbell’s Coffee & Tea 516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 246-6992;

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Chef Brett Duffee serves a chicoryrubbed pork porterhouse at BAYONA. www.campbellscoffee.com Latin American Arabica coffee is roasted in small batches daily at the coffee shop. Housemade pastries include white chocolate-almond scones. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.Sat., lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Canal Street Bistro

3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com Quail Azteca features two grilled quail with red or black mole or chipotle-tomatillo sauce and catch salad and esquites. Grilled 6-ounce pork loin chops are served over sweet potato-apple hash with dried plum-chipotle sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Canal Street Grill

614 Canal St., (504) 586-7211; www.canalstreetgrillneworleans.com The cowboy rib-eye is served with onions, asparagus and green peppercorn sauce. Seafood options include sauteed whole fish. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

Cane & Table

1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; www.caneandtablenola.com Caribbean peas and rice includes andouille, popcorn rice and petite red peas cooked with turmeric, ginger root, allspice and Jamaican curry served with house-made chili vinegar. Three-pea hummus combines red peas, black-eyed peas, chickpeas and smoked cashew PAGE 37

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tahini and comes with yuca chips. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.Fri, brunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com Shrimp and chorizo tacos are served with cebollita slaw and poblano coulis with yuca chips. The barbecue beer burger is prepared with NOLA Brown beer cheese, LA 31 Boucanee barbecue sauce, bacon and red onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Carmo

527 Julia St., (504) 875-4132; www.cafecarmo.com The Rico features smoked pulled pork on a grilled plantain patty topped with melted cheese, avocado, salsa fresca and tangy rico sauce, and a vegan version with vegan cheese is available. Esmeralda salad includes quinoa, black beans, organic corn, poblano peppers, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, Cotija cheese or vegan cheese, organic greens and coconut-chili-lime vinaigrette. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Carreta’s Grill

Canseco’s Market

1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-5979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., (504) 322-2594; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 218-8426; www.cansecos.com The pressed Cuban sandwich is filled with marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Garlic roast beef is cooked in-house and served hot on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com The Mini Monte includes a pair of 3-inch po-boys (one with

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

4641 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-2252: www.carrabbas.com Panko- and Parmesan-crusted chicken breast is served with arugula, tomatoes, shaved Parmesan and Mediterranean lemon vinaigrette. Wood-grilled prosciutto-wrapped shrimp are topped with lemon butter and served with a vegetable and orzo with basil, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion and lemon. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Carrollton Market

8132 Hampson St., (504) 252-9928; www.carrolltonmarket.com Oysters Goodenough are flash-fried and served with Benton’s bacon and creamed leeks and bearnaise. Crispy veal sweetbreads are served with sauteed spinach, roasted oyster mushrooms and caper brown butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com Ceviche tostadas feature Gulf drum and shrimp marinated in lime juice and served with pico de gallo and avocado. Esquites is grilled corn cut off the cob and served with Cotija cheese, mayonnaise, chili powder and lime juice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Casa Tequila

3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-5423 Spinach and artichoke quesadillas are a signature dish. The El General combo plate includes a beef burrito, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, a chicken taco and guacamole. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cate Street Seafood Station

308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891; www.catestreet308.com The Flaming Lips sushi roll features crabstick, avocado, cream cheese and Sriracha sauce in a bundle that’s panko-breaded, fried and

served with spicy mayonnaise and eel sauce. The Hangover burger is a half-pound chuck patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, avocado and a fried egg on a toasted pretzel bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri. Credit cards. $$

Spanish Wine Dinner

Central Grocery

923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1670; www.centralgroceryneworleans.com This Italian grocery is known for its muffulettas, available on whole or half loaves. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chappy’s

6106 Magazine St., (504) 2088772; www.chappys.com The pork chop Napoleon features two blackened chops layered with oyster stuffing and topped with fried oysters and bearnaise made with tarragon from the restaurant’s garden. Pan-fried speckled trout is topped with shrimp, crab and mushroom cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar

2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com The house-ground shrimp burger is topped with white cheddar, smoked bacon, guacamole, iceberg lettuce, tomato and house sauce on a house-baked Hawaiian sweet bun. The Health Nut salad is made with spinach, quinoa, toasted walnuts and almonds, carrots, red apple, avocado, cherry tomatoes, egg whites, basil and a house-made lemon-garlic olive oil dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 405-5263; www.charlesseafood14.com Crabmeat-stuffed trout is served with salad and a side item. The Pontchartrain platter includes fried trout, fried shrimp, soft-shell crab, jambalaya grits and salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Charlie’s Steak House

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137 Taos St., Slidell, (985) 985-847-0020; 1821 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4833; 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-6696; 70380 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 871-6674; www.carretasgrill.com El Primeron is grilled marinated pork served with potatoes and refried beans. Huevos rancheros includes carne asada and two fried eggs topped with ranchero sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

fried oysters, one with fried shrimp) dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and remoulade. Seafood beignets include two blue crab and two crawfish beignets with brown butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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T-bone served on a sizzling hot platter. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Chartres House

601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8383; www.chartreshouse.com Cashew-crusted redfish is topped with praline-cashew sauce and served with Cajun potatoes and steamed vegetables. The Chartres burger combines a grilled half-pound Angus beef patty, a hot sausage patty, provolone cheese and garlic mayonnaise on a jalapeno-cheddar bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Chateau Cafe

139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; 701 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 461-9819; 3501 Chateau Blvd., Suite E4, Kenner, (504) 465-9444; www.chateaucafe.com Southwestern chicken salad is made with grilled chicken, romaine, salsa, black beans, corn, cheddar Jack cheese, tomato, cucumber and crispy tortilla strips. The barbecue shrimp wrap features 10 shrimp sauteed in house-made barbecue sauce, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise in a garlic-herb tortilla. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Chateau du Lac Bistro

Checkpoint Charlie

501 Esplanade Ave., (504) 281-4847 The Cajun-seasoned half-pound burger is topped with hot sauce and bacon. For a snack or side, french fries are loaded with melted cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Cheeseburger Eddie’s

4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.austinsno.com The Better Than Breakfast burger features an over-easy egg, bacon, cheddar cheese and hash browns. Mr. Ed’s “famous fried chicken” plate includes half a fried chicken, french fries and

toast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. Fried chicken is cooked to order. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Chiba

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com Tempura calamari tops a salad of mixed greens in soy-sesame vinaigrette. For dessert, there is blueberry tempura bread pudding. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Chicken and Watermelon

3400 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 8964596; www.boogiebird.com Fried chicken is available with a choice of sauces such as Cajun ranch, barbecue, teriyaki, Boogie Bird, lemon-pepper and hot sauces with varying levels of spicy heat. Red beans are a popular side item. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.

Chicken Sue’s

203 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 3715546; www.chickensues.com The fried-to-order chicken is made using a light flour mixture with no preservatives. Double-battered chicken-fried steak is served with brown gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

China Orchid Restaurant

704 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com Sizzling beef is sauteed with broccoli, spinach and mushrooms in hot chili sauce. Lightly battered and fried spicy fish is served with tofu, onions, carrots, corn and red bell peppers. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

China Rose

3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 887-3295; www.chinaroseno.com The China Rose special is a marinated half duck sauteed with bell peppers and served with brown sauce. Spicy Mongolian

beef is topped with hot garlic sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Chophouse New Orleans

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902; www.chophousenola.com The bone-in 22-ounce rib-eye is prepared Pittsburgh-style with a charred exterior. Beef carpaccio is thinly sliced raw tenderloin topped with balsamic reduction, horseradish aioli, Parmesan, arugula and capers. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Christopher’s On Carey

marinated with sour orange, garlic, onions and cilantro, and served with sauteed onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

cream sauce. Crabmeat au gratin combines crabmeat, peppers, onions, mixed cheeses and creamy cheese sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cibugnu

Clancy’s

709 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5588990; www.cibugnu.com Arugula salad features tomato, cucumber and garlic-Parmesan vinaigrette. The cheese and salumi board features truffled ricotta and ’nduja. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

2228 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-4501; www.christophersoncarey.com Seared diver scallops are served with bacon- and truffle-laced lentils, baby arugula and a prosciutto chip. Quail pain perdu is buttermilk-battered quail over brioche French toast with a spicy bacon-Steen’s cane syrup drizzle. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Ciro’s Cote Sud Restaurant

Churros Cafe

City Diner

3100 Kingman St., Suite 104, Metairie, (504) 885-6516 Lechon asado is slow-roasted pork marinated with garlic, onions and herbs. Bistec encebollado is a grilled thin sirloin steak

7918 Maple St., (504) 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com Cotes d’agneau grillees aux herbes de Provence is a grilled rack of lamb served with vegetables. Les moules frites is a bowl of steamed mussels served with fries and a choice of marinieres, curry, Provencale or blue cheese sauce. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Cash and checks. $$ 201 Baronne St., (504) 309-7339; 3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, (504) 831-1030; www.originalcitydiner.com The Cajun omelet features crawfish, shrimp and Cajun

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com Seared sea scallops are served with Steen’s cane vinegar brown butter. Soft-shell crab is smoked over cherry wood, fried and served with crabmeat lemon brown butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Grocery

165 University Place, (504) 522-4504 Bone-in lamb shank is marinated in Greek olive oil, slow-roasted and served with two choices of hummus, salad or rice. Gyro sandwiches are dressed with lettuce, tomato and tzatziki sauce. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com The special club sandwich features three slices of toasted

bread, turkey, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. The bacon and fried egg cheeseburger is served on a toasted sesame seed bun, and optional toppings include grilled onions, chili, mushrooms and jalapenos. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com Oyster pan roast features oysters cooked in a wood-burning oven and topped with chili-garlic butter. The Louisiana cochon features slow-cooked pork with turnips, cabbage and cracklings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com The charcuterie plate features house-made sausages and cured meats such as Genoa salami, spicy fennel sausage and hog’s head cheese served with house-made crackers and accoutrements. The pork belly sandwich includes braised pork, cucumbers, mint and chili-lime aioli on white bread. No reser-

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857 Fulton St., (504) 301-0235; 2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-3773; www.chateaudulacbistro.com Crevettes du Gofle au basilic features baked shrimp, tomato and basil cream. Saumon grille et des crevettes is grilled salmon with shrimp and three-peppercorn sauce. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Metairie Road: Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Coffee Rani

234 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 8936158; 3517 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-0560; www.coffeerani.com The Super 7 features mixed greens, edamame, garbanzo beans, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, carrots, shaved Brussels sprouts, fried goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. Blackened mahi-mahi tacos are topped with pineapple salsa and served with jambalaya. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Cold Stone Creamery

624 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 218-8900; 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite F, Harahan, (504) 736-5037; www.coldstonecreamery.com Cookies and Creamery Cake features layers of devil’s food cake and sweet cream ice cream with Oreo cookies in white frosting. Cookie Doughn’t You Want Some is made with French vanilla ice cream, caramel, fudge, dark chocolate chips and chocolate chip cookie dough. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

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Colonial Bowling Lanes

6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 737-2400; www.colonialbowling.net The Reuben features smoked pastrami, Creole pickled cabbage, melted Swiss cheese and housemade Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. The Angry Bird sandwich is a toasted croissant filled with turkey, applewood-smoked bacon and smoked habanero mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0899; www.covingtontaproom.com The All-American burger is dressed with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and mayonnaise. From Wednesday to Saturday, the Seiler Bar offers a refined dinner menu with items such as pan-fried, skinon pompano with Creole creamed corn, crabmeat lemon butter and brabant potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Columns Hotel

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com The grilled chicken garden wrap is dressed with cherry vinaigrette. Lump crab salad features local jumbo lump crabmeat, spring greens and white remoulade dressing. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Commander’s Palace

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

www.commanderspalace.com Gulf fish Provencal is black skillet-seared Louisiana Gulf fish served over creamy popcorn rice with ripped herbs, grilled chilies and seafood, saffron and artichoke broth. Chicory coffee-lacquered quail with fire-roasted chili and cochon de lait boudin is served over smoky bacon-wilted greens with Tabasco pepper jelly and espresso pecan crust. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Common Grounds

335 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 227-2200; www.commongroundsgretna.com Turkey burgers can be topped with sauteed mushrooms and are served with sweet potato fries. Mushroom St. Trey features artichoke-stuffed mushrooms in cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

The Company Burger

4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The namesake Company Burger includes two beef patties, housemade bread-and-butter pickles, American cheese and red onions. The lamb burger features houseground lamb, feta, red onions, chilimint glaze and basil mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

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www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is served in an herb-cheese pizza bowl and topped with shaved Parmesan. Baked crab and crawfish dip comes with garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Copeland’s of New Orleans

Citywide; www.copelandsofneworleans.com Crab cakes and shrimp Alfredo includes two crab cakes topped with shrimp Alfredo sauce over angel hair pasta. The eggplant pirogue features fried eggplant slices with shrimp and crab claws in au gratin sauce and is served on angel hair pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Copper Monkey Bar & Grill

725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com The Whitney special is a large plate of mashed potatoes topped with butter, nacho cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon, sour cream and two chicken tenders. Fried, blackened or grilled catfish is served on French bread with remoulade and a side. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Corner Cafe

535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119; www.comperelapin.com Cold-smoked tuna tartare is made with avocado, caviar, shallots and chili oil and served with crispy plantains. Curried goat features goat meat slow roasted with ginger, chilies, garlic, chat masala and coconut milk and served with roasted plantain gnocchi, toasted cashews and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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

Coop’s Place

Corner Oyster House

Compere Lapin

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net Jambalaya features rabbit and smoked pork sausage, and the “supreme” version adds shrimp, tasso and crawfish tails. Smoked duck quesadillas are served with orange sauce, salsa and sour cream. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com The Uptown Philly fills French bread with smoked turkey, sauteed onions, bell peppers and provolone. The Cooter dog is a large beef frank topped with chili, cheese and sauerkraut. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955;

500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999; www.corneroysterhouse.com Crawfish and chicken Homerun is a grilled marinated chicken breast topped with crawfish, bell pepper and mushroom sauce and served with rice. The Game Day platter comes with Cajun chicken wings, onion rings, fried pickles, mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Coscino’s Italian Grill

1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinositaliangrill.com Lasagna has layers of pasta, red gravy, ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta and mozzarella. Eggplant Parmesan features breaded eggplant medallions topped with red gravy and mozzarella and is served with pasta and house-baked bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily,

dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com Herbed couscous and goat cheese fill a tomato served with greens in preserved lemon vinaigrette. Holy Roller grilled cheese brioche includes cheddar and Gruyere cheeses and a fried egg served with house-cut fries, potato tots or salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner, late-night and brunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Country Flame

620 Iberville St., (504) 522-1138 The Cuban sandwich combines marinated pork, ham, pickles, cheese and mustard on French bread. Chicken fajitas are served with guacamole, tortillas, rice and beans. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Court Of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com Grilled Gulf fish is topped with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat and citrus beurre blanc and served with roasted corn maque choux. Bacon-wrapped duck breast is stuffed with jalapenos and served with wild berry gastrique. Reservations accepted. Dinner and brunch daily. Credit cards. $$$

Cowbell

8801 Oak St., (504) 298-8689; www.cowbell-nola.com House-smoked boudin is chicken fried and served with potato salad and duck and andouille gumbo sauce. Uncle Wally’s Hawaiian steak breakfast features kalbi-marinated skirt steak, house-made kimchi, sticky rice, charred onion gravy, two over-easy eggs and Sriracha sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Coyote Blues

4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www.coyotebluesfreshmex.com The shrimp and crawfish chimichanga is a fried burrito stuffed with shrimp and crawfish in cream sauce, Mexican rice and chili con queso. It comes with two sides. The churrascaria platter features skewers of marinated beef, chicken, jumbo shrimp, jalapeno sausage, peppers and onions with chipotle cream sauce, chimichurri, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Crabby Jack’s

428 Jefferson Highway, (504) 8332722; www.crabbyjacksnola.com Jacques Imo’s chef/owner Jacques Leonardi’s lunch counter serves a slow-roasted duck po-boy on PAGE 42

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French bread. Fried chicken made with the same recipe served at Jacques-Imo’s comes on a platter with red beans, dirty rice, fries, coleslaw, potato salad or jambalaya. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Crazy Lobster

Spanish Plaza, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, (504) 569-3380; www.thecrazylobster.com Char-grilled oysters are served with garlic toast points. The steamed seafood bucket includes lobster, snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and sausage. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania St., (504) 8948680; 6260 Vicksburg St., (504) 482-2924; www.creolecreamery.com Nectar ice cream soda is made with vanilla ice cream and house-made nectar soda. The Creole strawberry sundae is topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

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Crepes a la Cart

1039 Broadway St., (504) 8662362; www.crepecaterer.com The bananas Foster crepe features bananas sauteed with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and rum, ice cream and whipped cream. The Elvis crepe is filled with peanut butter, banana and bacon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com Redfish Pontchartrain is grilled redfish topped with a fried soft-shell crab and roasted red pepper crabmeat aioli and served with asparagus. Slow-roasted crispy duck glazed with pepper jelly is served with andouille cornbread dressing and Southern greens. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Crescent City Steakhouse

1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com The traditional steakhouse serves a la carte steaks, such as the filet wrapped in bacon. The Chateaubriand steak is served with steamed broccoli and asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri.

and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Criollo

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com The Criollo Cobb includes grilled chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, local beets, tomatoes, manchego cheese and Steen’s cane vinaigrette. The shrimp Louie salad features grilled shrimp, avocado, baby iceberg lettuce, asparagus spears, grape tomatoes and Louie dressing. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Croissant d’Or

617 Ursulines St., (504) 524-4663; www.croissantdornola.com The ham and Swiss cheese sandwich is served on a flaky house-baked croissant. Almond croissants are filled with almond paste and topped with almond slices. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Cucos

2766 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 393-7766; www.cucosmex.com Burrito Gigante is a 12-inch burrito filled with ground beef, shredded chicken, Mexican rice, black beans and cheese and topped with chili and salsa. El Presidente includes beef and cheese enchiladas, mini chimichangas, a beef taco, beans and rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 5222233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com The New Orleans sampler includes red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. The seafood omelet contains crawfish, shrimp, tomatoes and mushrooms and is topped with cheese. Delivery available from Carondelet Street location. No reservations. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours. West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine

5033 Lapalco Blvd., Suite B6, Marrero, (504) 875-4203; www.daiwasushi.com Kimchi and seafood yaki udon is seafood pan-fried with thick udon noodles and served with spicy kimchi sauce. The Cowboy roll features crawfish and seared marinated beef topped with eel sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Dakota Restaurant

629 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 892-3712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com Lump crabmeat and brie soup is a signature dish. Abita coffee-cured duck breast comes with wilted kale and red-eye gravy. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357; www.curenola.com Esperanza salad features seasonal greens, marinated red peppers, almond dust, pickled onions, biscuit croutons and house-made esperanza dressing. Kippered rainbow trout is served with green-onion cream cheese, tangerine preserves and bagel chips. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Dante’s Kitchen

d’Juice

601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; www. datdognola.com The Bacon Werewolf features a Slovenian sausage made of lightly smoked pork topped with sauerkraut, dill relish, grilled onions, tomatoes, bacon and Creole mustard. The chocolate milkshake is a classic hand-spun shake. Reservations

8237 Oak St., (504) 302-1965; www.d-juice.com The Antioxidant juice combines fresh beet, carrot, apple, kale, spinach, ginger and orange juice. The It’s Not Easy Being Green smoothie features kale, spinach, cucumber, green apple and bell pepper juices blended with mangos, peaches and bananas. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $

736 Dante St., (504) 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com Redfish “on the half-shell” is cooked skin-on and topped with crabmeat and herbs. Seared duck breast is served with cane syrup glaze, red beans, house-cured tasso, popcorn rice and tomato salad. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Dat Dog

accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

De-No Seafood

505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 362-4608; www.de-noseafood.com Blackened redfish is served with two sides. Shrimp De-No features fried shrimp tossed with angel hair pasta in crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Deanie’s Seafood

841 Iberville St., (504) 581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-4141; www.deanies.com The half seafood platter includes shrimp, catfish, oysters, stuffed crabs and crawfish croquettes. Barbecue shrimp comes with a baguette and salad. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Deja Vu Bar & Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com The shrimp po-boy features Cajun-seasoned shrimp, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato with pickles on the side. The red beans and rice plate includes a choice of smoked or spicy sausage. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com Tostadas con pescada Ahumada are crunchy corn tostadas topped with refried black beans, achiote smoked Gulf fish, cabbage slaw and cilantro lime mayonnaise. Bistec con huitlacoche features grilled steak, oyster mushroom-pasilla capirotada and huitlacoche cream. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Delachaise

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; www.desivegasteaks.com Who Dat shrimp are stuffed with crabmeat, wrapped in bacon and served with sweet Thai chili sauce and chipotle remoulade. Macaroni and cheese is made with crawfish tails and andouille. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans Firecracker oysters comes with chili cream, corn maque choux and green tomato chowchow. The Bayou Benedict features poached eggs, fried green tomatoes and crawfish hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen and Tap

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3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com Mussels are steamed in broth with lime leaf and Thai chili and served with duck-fat fries. Mofongo relleno de pollo guisdao is mashed fried plantain stuffed with stewed chicken in roasted poblano sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

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confit, country vegetables and a sage brown butter biscuit. Blackened Des Allemands catfish meuniere is served with stewed mustard greens over Anson Mills grits. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com Smoked duck is served with local speckled butter bean succotash and thyme-infused Ponchatoula honey. Pan-seared Gulf fish is served with maque choux, Louisiana lump crabmeat and basil cream. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The house filet mignon is served with creamed spinach, flashfried oysters, Pontalba potatoes and bearnaise. Napoleon salad features thick tomato slices layered with Danish blue cheese, shaved red onions, garlic croutons and remoulade. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

DiCristina’s

DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas

700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, (504) 392-7589; 3900 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, (504) 367-0227; 6641 Westbank Expressway, Suite A, Marrero, (504) 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com The namesake muffuletta features cold cuts, cheese and house-made olive salad. Chicken parmigiana features fried chicken breast topped with cheese and red sauce served over pasta. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Dino’s Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5580900; www.dinosnola.com Dino’s blue cheese burger is served with waffle fries. Seared tuna salad is dressed with

Dis & Dem

2540 Banks St., (504) 909-0458; www.disanddem.com The house burger features a glazed patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise on a sweet sourdough onion bun. The Bienville Street slider is a burger BLT topped with ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Down The Hatch

1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com Pulled pork nachos feature barbecued pulled pork, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, bacon and fried jalapenos. The Asian-Cajun burger is topped with tomatoes, bacon, jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions and sweet ginger-soy sauce and served with fries or thinly sliced house-made onion rings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

District: Donuts. Sliders.Brew

2209 Magazine St., (504) 570-6945; www.donutsandsliders.com The chicken and tomato gravy biscuit features a house-made buttermilk biscuit with fried chicken breast and pickled cabbage. The Neapolitan Doughla-Mode is a griddled doughnut stuffed with Chef’s Perfect Chocolate ice cream from Creole Creamery, strawberry jam, Nilla wafers and vanilla sugar. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; 3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; www.dragosrestaurant.com Lobster Empire is a whole Maine lobster stuffed with oysters and mushrooms in onion cream sauce and served with pasta. Drago’s signature char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan, butter, parsley and garlic. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$$

Ditali’s Pizza

197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 366-2882; 8160 Belle Chasse Highway, Belle Chasse, (504) 393-1160; Oakwood Center, www.ditalis.com The pizza turnover is a calzone stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, ham, mozzarella and marinara. Three-cheese baked ziti features ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella. Reservations, delivery and hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Dmac’s Bar & Grill

542 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 304-5757; www.dmacsbarandgrill.com The classic burger features a half-pound beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon and grilled onions on a brioche bun and served with fries. The breakfast burger is a beef patty topped with a fried egg, cheddar and bacon on a brioche bun and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Dolce Vita Wood-Fired Pizzeria

1205 St. Charles Ave., (504) 324-7674; www.dvpizzeria.com Imported Italian pepperoni tops a pie baked in a woodfired oven. Garlic-Parmesan wings are baked whole chicken wings coated in garlic, Italian seasonings and Parmesan. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Domenica

The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com Smoked pork pizza is topped with pork shank, mozzarella, red onion, Anaheim peppers and salsa verde. House-made bucatini pasta is tossed with spring peas and basil mascarpone. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Domilise’s Po-Boys & Bar

5240 Annunciation St., (504) 8999126; www.domilisespoboys.com The half-and-half seafood poboy features a choice of two: catfish, shrimp or oysters. Fried shrimp po-boy are dressed with shredded lettuce. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Don’s Seafood Hut

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; www.donsseafoodonline.com Zydeco shrimp features fried shrimp on a bed of cabbage topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly sauce. Don’s Original Jacked Up Oysters are charbroiled with bacon, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese on top. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dong Phuong Bakery

14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 254-0214; www.dpbanhmi.com Doc biet pate thit nguoi banh mi features cold cuts dressed with carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and cucumbers. Ban hoi are vermicelli pancakes served with a choice of sugarcane-wrapped shrimp, grilled pork, beef or chicken. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; www.dookychaserestaurant.com Creole gumbo brims with shrimp, crab, chicken, ham and sausage. Shrimp Clemenceau combines shrimp, garlic, peas and potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

Dorignac’s

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; www.dorignacs.com Corn and crab soup is a creambased soup with basil and oregano. On Mondays, red beans are served with smoked sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Chef John “Chappy” Chapman presents a filet mignon topped with crabmeat at CHAPPY’S.

Doson Noodle House

135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 Lemon grass tofu features stirfried tofu and vegetables over vermicelli. Grilled chicken tops a salad of shredded carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, mint and house sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Dot’s Diner

Citywide; www.dotsdiner.com The Dotwich is a breakfast sandwich of scrambled eggs, a sausage patty and cheese on a grilled buttermilk biscuit. Grilled hamburger steak is topped with mushrooms, onions and brown gravy and comes with salad, vegetables, garlic bread and hash browns or mashed potatoes. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

The Dough Bowl

1039 Broadway St., (504) 861-2200 Pepperoni tops New York-style thin-crust pies. Meatball sandwiches are dressed with Parme-

Drip ’n Sip

701 David Drive, Suite G, Metairie, (504) 733-3747; www.dripnsip.com The Crazy chicken salad sandwich features chicken salad on a toasted croissant dressed with tomato, hickory-smoked bacon, avocado and housemade chipotle mayonnaise and is served with chips. The Spicy Cuban sandwich includes thinsliced ham, slow-roasted pork, pepper Jack cheese, pickled jalapenos and Creole mustard on pressed French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com Crawfish Maureenica is served over pasta with garlic cream sauce. Seafood Delaronde includes grilled shrimp, oysters and crabmeat topped with cheese pesto sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Eat New Orleans

900 Dumaine St., (504) 522-7222; www.eatnola.com Crawfish boil stew includes Louisiana crawfish tails, potatoes, corn on the cob and rice. The eggplant and shrimp casserole is a cast iron skillet

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810 N. Columbia St., Suite C, Covington, (985) 875-0160; www.dicristinas.com Grilled shrimp and cheese ravioli are served with crabmeat cream sauce. Eggplant Drew features battered and fried medallions served over angel hair pasta with crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

san, red sauce and mozzarella on ciabatta. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

signature feta vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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filled with smothered eggplant, Gulf shrimp, Parmesan and a breadcrumb top. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

El Gato Negro

81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; 3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, (985) 307-0460; www.elgatonegronola.com Pineapple-habanero-glazed shrimp are sauteed with mushrooms and red bell peppers. The Michoacan mixed grill includes aged skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo Gulf shrimp, sauteed vegetables and chimichurri sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Elizabeth’s

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com Praline bacon is cured with brown sugar and served with crumbled pecans. Shrimp- and rice-stuffed pork loin is served with bourbon pan gravy. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerils. com/emerils-delmonico Crispy duck leg confit is served with an orange-scented waffle, tasso-braised kale and Steen’s cane jus. Paneed swordfish comes with butternut squash and pistachio risotto and satsuma vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Emeril’s Restaurant

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans South Texas wild boar ragu comes with green fettuccine, spiced marinara, butternut squash, Pecorino fonduta, rapini pesto and pine nuts. Hot iron shrimp and grits features sweet potato grits, chourice sausage, sweet onion, Covey Rise Farms tomatoes, sweet potato chow-chow and rosemary. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The English Tea Room

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-3988; www.englishtearoom.com Coronation chicken salad is made with grapes, apples and cream and can be served on a salad or a sandwich. Shepherd’s pie is filled with seasoned beef and vegetables and

baked with mashed potatoes on top. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.net Fried green tomatoes are topped with sauteed shrimp and remoulade. Deep-fried crab cakes feature jumbo lump crabmeat, herbs, Creole spices and fresh breadcrumbs and are topped with shrimp remoulade. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Espresso Express

639 Loyola Ave., seventh floor; One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116; (504) 524-5115 The seasonal fruit harvest salad includes chicken with fruits like strawberries, apples and pears over spring mix and pecans with a choice of vinaigrette. The chicken wrap features grilled chicken, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, carrots and red onion and barbecue and ranch sauces in a wheat or white wrap. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Fare Food Apothecary

4838 Magazine St., (504) 302-9171; www.facebook.com/farefoodforhealth The gluten-free chocolate chip cookie is made with almond flour, milk chocolate chips, vanilla and a dash of sea salt. Heart Beet juice combines apple, beet, carrot, lemon and orange. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Fat Harry’s

4430 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9582; www.fatharrysneworleans.com Buffalo chicken sliders are served on a petite bun. Nachos are loaded with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, black beans, black olives, chives and sour cream and can be topped with pulled pork. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Fatoush

2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 371-5074; www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com The falafel sandwich is dressed with tzatziki, lettuce and tomato on house-made Turkish bread. Moussaka features layers of grilled vegetables, tomato and bechamel and is available in lamb, beef and vegan varieties. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Fausto’s Bistro

530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Pesce Siciliana is a fish fillet sauteed with herbs, white wine and lemon and topped with shrimp, capers and Italian herbs. Veal scaloppine Rolando features veal medallions sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Fazzio’s Restaurant

1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com For an appetizer, seared rare ahi tuna is served with Asian-style barbecue glaze. The Black-N-Bleu is a Caesar salad topped with blackened sirloin and blue cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Feelings Cafe

2600 Chartres St., (504) 9452222; www.feelingscafe.com Gnocchi are served with oxtail, crispy kale and Grana Padano. Cauliflower veloute is a blended soup including sultanas, almonds and Middle Eastern baharat spices. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Felipe’s Taqueria

176 Town Center Parkway, Slidell, (985) 288-1210; 301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; 411 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 288-8226; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 288-8226; www.felipestaqueria.com The grilled chicken super burrito is filled with guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled corn and pickled jalapenos. Al pastor tacos feature guajillo-marinated pork, cilantro, red onions and guacamolillo sauce in grilled corn tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080; www.finnmccools.com MoPho’s chicken wings are served with red pepper Buffalo sauce or Asian-style fish sauce. The breakfast burrito is filled with eggs, bacon and cheese and can be topped with Creole tomato and caramelized onion. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

116 N. Town Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 707-1003; 401 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-6554; 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite C, Harahan, (504) 733-5100;

www.fiveguys.com Burgers come with a choice of toppings, including jalapenos, grilled onions or mushrooms, pickles and barbecue sauce. Bacon and cheese hot dogs also come with a choice of toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Five Happiness

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com Lightly fried tilapia is served with vegetables and ginger, garlic and scallion sauce. Shrimp and eggplant are sauteed with basil. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Flaming Torch Restaurant

737 Octavia St., (504) 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com Bouillabaisse features shrimp, clams, scallops and Gulf fish in saffron broth. Coq au vin avec pommes de terre gremolata features red wine-braised free-range chicken, potatoes, root vegetables and gremolata. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Fong’s Chinese & Cantonese Restaurant

Fountain Lounge

The Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-5486; www.therooseveltneworleans.com The charcuterie board features duck prosciutto, spicy copa, beef breasola and lemon-cured smoked salmon, seasonal pickles, mustards and jam. Crispy Brussels sprouts are served with toasted almonds and miso-honey dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Frank’s Restaurant

933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602 Veal Marsala is sauteed with mushrooms and wine and served over pasta. New Orleans-style barbecue jumbo Gulf shrimp is served with hot bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; www.frankieandjohnnys.net The crab cake appetizer features two crab cakes topped with remoulade. The oyster po-boy is dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Reservations accepted Sun.-Thu. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St., (504) 267-0640; www.thefranklinnola.com The grilled baby octopus salad comes with harissa potatoes, beet gastrique and charred lemon. Grilled quail is served with a pho bread pudding and a Tsingtao quail reduction and pickled daikon. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

French Market Restaurant

1001 Decatur St., (504) 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant.com St. Philip tomatoes feature fried green tomatoes topped with spicy crawfish pepper sauce. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, butter and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

French Press Coffeehouse

3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-0276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 598-5274; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.com A chicken press sandwich features grilled chicken and pesto wrapped in a wheat tortilla with red peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and Swiss cheese. Pesto chicken salad is grilled chicken over spinach, lettuce, Parmesan, tomatoes, cucumber and creamy pesto-Parmesan dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Freret Street Po-Boy & Donut Shop

4701 Freret St., (504) 872-9676; www.freretstreetpoboys.com The Freret Street special po-boy is filled with ham, turkey, roast beef and Swiss cheese and is served hot. The garlic-stuffed roast beef po-boy is served dressed on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Fresco Cafe & Pizzeria

7625 Maple St., (504) 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us The Philly steak sandwich

features grilled steak with mushrooms, green peppers and mayonnaise on a roll. The Fresco special pie is topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Friends Coastal Restaurant

407 St Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3370; www.geauxfriends.com Redfish on the Half Shell is a blackened, skin-on redfish fillet topped with lump crabmeat and Key lime beurre blanc. Jack-Leg Chicken features fried chicken breast over jambalaya topped with pepper Jack cheese and seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Frosty’s Caffe

2800 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 361-9099; 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-9600 Shaken beef is a stir fry of beef, vegetables and special sauce. Pho ga is chicken soup served with rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, lime and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com Andouille tots are large potato tots stuffed with cheddar, rolled in andouille sausage crumbs, fried and served with ranch sauce. Pork belly jibarito features seared pork belly, mashed avocado, Honduran-style pickled slaw and melted mozzarella between twice-fried plantain patties served with fries and chimichurri cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5646; www.furysrestaurant.com Veal Parmesan is served with pasta and a vegetable. Trout Carrie is a fillet topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, scallions and butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

G’s Pizza

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GB’s Patio Bar & Grill

8117 Maple St., (504) 861-0067 The GB burger is an 8-ounce Angus beef patty topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, bacon, jalapenos, barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato and served with a side. An 8-ounce filet mignon is served with salad and a baked potato, steamed broccoli, onion rings, french fries or sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

GG’S Dine-O-Rama

3100 Magazine St., (504) 3736579; www.ggsneworleans.com Breakfast tacos feature two flour tortillas loaded with housemade chorizo, scrambled eggs, cheddar, pico de gallo, arugula and cilantro crema served with potato tots. The Mac’n On Magazine is a seven-cheese macaroni concoction topped with toasted truffle-buttered breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Galatoire’s 33 Bar and Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 335-3932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com The 28-day-aged 16-ounce New York strip is a la carte with sauce choices such as hollandaise, bearnaise, horseradish creme or marchand de vin. Lobster chop salad features Maine lobster meat over mixed greens, roasted beets, avocado and tarragon dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Classic fried trout meuniere amandine is a fillet topped with slivered almonds and meuniere sauce. Galatoire goute is a seafood sampler that includes items such as shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison

and oysters en brochette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Gallagher’s Grill

509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; www.gallaghersgrill.com Oysters Pablo are baked with spicy cheese sauce and tasso on top. The grilled 16-ounce Prime strip steak is topped with butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Galley Seafood Restaurant

2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955; www.thegalleyseafood.com Crawfish hushpuppies are fried balls of crawfish and cornmeal. Fried soft-shell crab comes with salad and a side. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Galvez Restaurant

914 N. Peters St., (504) 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com Ceviche de camarones features Gulf shrimp marinated with fresh tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and citrus juices and is served with fried cassava. Pargo estilo Galvez is panseared red snapper served with avocado and white beans and topped with cherry tomato and green olive salad. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Gambino’s Bakery

300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 391-0600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com Doberge cake feature six layers of butter cake with cooked chocolate, lemon or caramel custard filling. Red velvet cake is a four-layer cake with cream cheese frosting. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net The oyster club sandwich is made with fried oysters, provolone, bacon, spinach, red onions, tomatoes and remoulade and served with fries. Firecracker shrimp salad features fried shrimp tossed in house Firecracker sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, spinach, red onions,

tomatoes and a choice of dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Good Karma Cafe

The Green Goddess

307 Exchange Place, (504) 3013347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com Buratta salad is arugula topped with a quarter pound of burrata cheese, balsamic-infused watermelon, orange oil and pomegranate molasses and roasted almond slices. Chili-mango salad comes on a bed of arugula with pico de gallo, mango puree and vegan lime aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com. Beet and ricotta gnocchi are tossed with baby turnips, mustard greens and pecan-sage brown butter. Seared scallops come with poblano creme fraiche, corn, pickled onions, cilantro and queso fresco. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Swan River Yoga, 2940 Canal St., (504) 401-4698; www.swanriveryoga.com The Malaysian curry bowl features vegetables and soy protein over brown or basmati rice. The Good Karma plate includes a selection of Asian and Indian vegetables, a cup of soup, salad with almond dressing and brown or basmati rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Giorlando’s Restaurant

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 100, (504) 301-3709; www.graciousbakery.com Imported tuna tops a salad of organic spinach, brined olives, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. Breakfast pastries include raspberry and cream cheese brioche. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

1116 Louisiana Ave., (504) 8998005; www.greenteanola.com Chicken with garlic sauce is white meat chicken sauteed with broccoli, carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, celery and zucchini in spicy garlic sauce. Singapore mai fun features thin rice noodles sauteed in spicy curry sauce with chicken, shrimp, pork, scallions, egg and Chinese cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597 Osso buco Milanese is a veal shank slow-cooked with herbs and served with risotto or pasta. Orecchio di elefante is a 16-ounce veal chop pounded thin, breaded and served with lemon butter sauce and pasta marinara. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ 741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-8593; www.giorlandosrestaurant.com Mama G’s eggplant features lightly battered eggplant medallions over angel hair pasta with shrimp au gratin sauce. Sauteed chicken, shrimp and sausage are tossed with penne pasta in tomato-basil sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com Confit pork cheek and clams is served with popcorn rice pilaf, escarole and carrot salad and green tomato gastrique. Deepfried crab and mascarpone ravioli are served with baby greens and pepper jelly. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Green Tea

540 Chartres St., (504) 522-1800 The Hickman burger is topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms and grilled onions. Rano’s omelet is an egg white omelet with spinach, Swiss cheese and onions. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner and latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Grill Room

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992;

www.grillroomneworleans.com Blue crab gratin features lump crabmeat in sherry cream with caviar, braised radish, asparagus and manchego. Hijiki blackened grouper comes with smothered greens, boiled peanuts and smoked tomato consomme. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Grocery

2854 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8959524; www.thegroceryneworleans.com The vegetable melt includes three cheeses, marinated tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado, mayonnaise and Creole mustard. Grilled chicken salad features grilled chicken breast, spring greens, grapes, pecans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, Parmesan and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette or creamy Italian dressing. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Ground Pat’i Grille & Bar

Citywide; www.groundpati.com The grilled shrimp platter includes three skewers of grilled marinated shrimp and two sides. Hamburger steak is a 10-ounce ground chuck patty served with brown gravy, salad and mushrooms or grilled onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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808 Bienville St., (504) 581-3467; www.gwfins.com Scalibut includes halibut, sea scallops, sugar snap peas, lobster risotto and pea shoot butter. Yellowfin tuna is seared rare and served with sticky rice, Asian vegetables and sweet soy butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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(504) 833-1390; www.guillorysdeliandtamales.com The Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. The hot tamale po-boy features tamales, chili and cheese on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Gumbo Shop

630 St. Peter St., (504) 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crab and okra and served over rice. Chicken Espagnole is a half chicken simmered in brown sauce with mushrooms, shallots, wine and garlic served over rice with vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Guy’s Po Boys

5259 Magazine St., (504) 891-5025 This corner po-boy shop serves classics such as fried shrimp on Leidenheimer bread. The breaded pork chop po-boy can be dressed with cheddar and brown gravy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $

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Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www.halfshellneworleans.com Char-broiled Voodoo Blue oysters are topped with bacon and blue cheese. The fried seafood platter includes shrimp, fish, oysters and crab balls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634 The Who Dat roll combines spicy tuna, tempura shrimp and snow crab and is topped with tuna, salmon and avocado. The No Name roll bundles tuna, salmon, eel, tamago, snow crab and smelt roe in soy paper topped with more smelt roe, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and Hana sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Handsome Willy’s Patio Bar & Lounge

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 525-0377; www.handsomewillys.com The Flying Pig burrito combines ginger beer-marinated pulled pork, bacon, hot peppers and cheddar. The Magnificent Seven burrito is filled with beef, pork, chicken, bacon and black

beans. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Happy Italian Pizzeria

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 305-4666; www.happyitalian.com The muffuletta calzone has a sesame seed crust. Veal and spinach cannelloni comes with fresh wheat fettuccine or gluten-free pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 832-4117; www.theharborbarandgrill.com The filet special features a 10-ounce steak with a choice of sides. The Harbor burger is a 12-ounce patty topped with melted cheddar on po-boy bread or a bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/ neworleans Twisted Macaroni chicken features grilled chicken over three-cheese cavatappi pasta with roasted red peppers and Parmesan-parsley breadcrumbs. Salmon is wrapped in cedar paper, grilled and drizzled with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant

701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5244114; www.herbsaint.com Muscovy duck leg confit is served with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. Louisiana shrimp are served with Calasparra rice, artichokes and maitake mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Heritage Grill

111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com The prime sirloin burger is topped with sharp cheddar, house-made ketchup, local tomatoes, lettuce and grilled red onions on a house-made pain de mie roll and served with fries. Seared ahi tuna is served with mixed greens, Napa cabbage, cucumbers, local tomatoes, edamame and ponzu vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Hickory Cafe & Grill

1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0033;

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www.hickorycafe.com The focaccia burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, roasted red peppers, spinach and basil mayonnaise on focaccia bread. The redfish poboy features blackened redfish dressed with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

High Hat Cafe

4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com The fried catfish basket is available with three pieces, four pieces or a whole catfish and is served with french fries, coleslaw, pickles and hushpuppies. The High Hat burger is a half pound patty with pimiento cheese on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hillbilly Bar-B-Q

2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com Dry-rubbed pork spare ribs are smoked over Kentucky hickory wood. Loaded baked potatoes can be topped with pork, beef, chicken or Hillbilly chili and cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Hoa Hong/9 Roses

1100 Stephens St., Gretna, (504) 366-7665; www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Hot-and-sour soup features a choice of fish, shrimp or chicken in tangy broth with tomatoes, pineapple and okra. Diners can cook beef in a hot vinegar bath at their table and wrap it in rice paper with vegetables, herbs and sweet and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Hobnobber Cafe

5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 734-8448; www.hobnobbercafe.com Daily specials include chicken and sausage gumbo. Monday’s red beans special comes with smoked sausage or a breaded pork chop. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Horinoya Restaurant

920 Poydras St., (504) 561-8914; www.horinoyarestaurant.com The wagyu beef appetizer is a small portion of beef cooked tableside on a hot stone and served with ponzu sauce. Tuna tataki is seared rare tuna in house sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner

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Horn’s

1940 Dauphine St., (504) 4594676; www.hornsnola.com Sweet potato and shrimp beignets are flash-fried and served with spicy mayonnaise. The waffle cochon is a cornbread waffle topped with pulled pork, chimichurri and house-pickled peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

House Of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans The Voodoo shrimp are jumbo shrimp sauteed in amber beer reduction and served over house-made jalapeno cornbread. Shrimp and grits features jumbo shrimp simmered in chipotle garlic cream sauce served over a fried grit-cake with sweet teardrop tomatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Houston’s Restaurant

1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-1578; www.hillstone. com/houstons Grilled salmon comes with Creole mustard sauce, whipped potatoes and vegetables. Shrimp Louis salad combines poached jumbo shrimp, avocado, teardrop tomatoes and herbs over a lettuce wedge. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ 135 Decatur St., (504) 529-8600; www.huckfinnscafe.com The Honey Island alligator platter includes blackened alligator, alligator sausage and remoulade. The jambalaya wrap features smoked chicken, tasso and andouille jambalaya, cheddar cheese, green onions and Creole tomato dressing in a tortilla. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Huey P’s Pizzeria

139 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-1818; www.hueyps.com Who Dat pizza is topped with prosciutto, ground beef, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and pepperoncinis. Barbecue shrimp and grits features barbecue shrimp atop creamy cheese grits with a grilled biscuit. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

IHOP

Citywide; www.ihop.com

The breakfast sampler includes two eggs, two strips of bacon, two pork sausage links, ham, hash browns and two buttermilk pancakes. Grilled tilapia is served with hollandaise, red potatoes, steamed broccoli and garlic bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

539 St. Philip St., (504) 529-8811 Paneed oysters and grilled shrimp are served on a bed of spinach. Oven-roasted duck is served with mashed sweet potatoes and spinach in raspberry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ignatius Eatery

1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com Beer-battered fish and chips come with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. The Full Irish breakfast includes sunny side-up eggs, black and white puddings, Irish sausage, baked beans, roasted mushrooms, a grilled tomato, potato hash and toast. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

3121 Magazine St., (504) 8990242; www.ignatiuseatery.com A deep-fried bell pepper is stuffed with shrimp and crawfish. Available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Ignatius’ Plate features Poche’s pork and jalapeno boudin, grilled alligator sausage, fried catfish strips and two sauces. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Igor’s Buddha Belly Burger Bar

4437 Magazine St., (504) 891-6105 The Cajun burger is seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce and served with french fries or onion rings. Jalapeno poppers are battered and fried cheese-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Igor’s Lounge & Gameroom

2133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 568-9811; www.facebook.com/igorslounge The Cajun burger is a halfpound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with hot sauce. Shoestring fries can be topped with American cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Il Posto Cafe

4607 Dryades St., (504) 8952620; www.facebook.com/ ilpostocafe The prosciutto panino includes mozzarella and house-made pesto. Shaved Brussels sprouts salad consists of shaved Brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, Parmesan and lemon-herb vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Impastato’s Restaurant

3400 16th St., Metairie, (504) 455-1545; www.impastatos.com Soft-shell Marcello is a soft-shell crab topped with crabmeat, shrimp and lemon butter. A 10-ounce filet mignon is smoked over pecan wood and broiled. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Irene’s Cuisine

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Isabella’s Pizzeria

200 Hewitt Road, Hammond, (985) 230-9900; 2660 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Highway 21, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 875-7620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net Four Seasons pizza offers a taste of four pizzas — tomato and basil, green onion sausage, seafood and spinach combo — separated by braided dough. The chicken pesto sandwich features baked chicken, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and pesto mayonnaise on house-made flatbread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Italian Barrel

430 Barracks St., (504) 569-0198; www.italianbarrel.com Porcini and truffle ravioli are finished with creamy white wine sauce and truffle extra virgin white olive oil. Offered as a Friday and Saturday dinner special, oven-roasted veal osso buco is served with red sauce and polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

Citywide; www.izzos.com Izzo’s build-your-own tacos include choices of meats, vegetables, cheeses, salsa, sour cream and more. Burrito bowls are build-your-own dishes served on a bed of rice with no tortilla. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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includes two choices of shrimp, catfish or redfish and a side item. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jacmel Inn

903 E. Morris Ave., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com Louisiana shrimp and country grits are topped with smoked Gouda and barbecue shrimp sauce. Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with pickled vegetables and remoulade. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacques-imos.com Blackened redfish is topped with crabmeat and chili hollandaise and served with salad and two sides. Fried chicken plates feature white or dark meat or mixed combinations with parsley, garlic and pickles on top. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Cuisine

7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366; www.jamilasnola Couscous royale is served with stewed chicken and lamb, grilled house-made merguez sausage and vegetables. Sauteed shrimp and mussels are served with tarragon seafood reduction over linguine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jan’s Cajun Restaurant

4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, (504) 689-2748 The seafood plate includes fried shrimp, crab, fish, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, french fries and salad. Chicken gumbo is made with boneless chicken thighs and two types of andouille sausage. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jazmine Cafe

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Jeff’s Creole Grille

5241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-7992; www.jeffscreolegrille.com Grilled redfish is served with white wine lemon butter and grilled vegetables. Grilled shrimp and avocado salad includes roasted corn, red onions, mixed greens and choice of dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jigger’s Bar and Grill

1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555 The half-pound Hangover burger is topped with hash browns, bacon, cheddar, hot sausage and a fried egg and served with a choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings or loaded potato. The 10-inch barbecue chicken flatbread pizza is topped with marinara, mozzarella, green onions, chicken and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Jimmy J’s Cafe

115 Chartres St., (504) 309-9360; www.jimmyjscafe.com The French toast Monte Cristo has melted cheese, ham and bacon inside and is served with home fries. The Three Little Pigs sandwich features a lightly battered chicken breast, Neuske’s ham and bacon, Swiss cheese and tasso bechamel on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Joey Jeanfreau’s Grill

2324 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 271-8216; www.jeanfreausmeats.com Roast beef po-boys feature slow-cooked top round beef cooked daily. House-made Italian sausage also is available in a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com Fried green tomatoes are

topped with grilled shrimp and served with remoulade. The fried eggplant Napoleon is layered with fried shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Johnny’s Po-Boys

511 St. Louis St., (504) 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboys.com The roast beef po-boy features beef cooked in house dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickles on Leidenheimer bread. The muffuletta includes ham, imported salami, mozzarella and house-made olive salad on a seeded bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

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Johnny Sanchez

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6615; www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com Gulf tuna tostadas are dressed with guacamole, yuzu and ghost pepper caviar. Gulf snapper ceviche is mixed with avocado, papaya, jalapeno, aji amarillo and lime juice. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Johnny Trauth’s Seafood Bistro

2121 25th St., Kenner, (504) 471-0808; www.johnnytrauthsseafoodkenner. webs.com Seafood fettuccine features shrimp, crawfish and jumbo lump crabmeat in creamy Alfredo sauce. Char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com The slow-smoked beef brisket sandwich is served with one choice of house-made sides such as baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and stone-ground grits made from smoked corn. The pulled pork plate comes with a choice of two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; www.juansflyingburrito.com The signature Flying Burrito combines skirt steak, Gulf shrimp, Creole chicken, sour cream, guacamole, yellow rice, black beans, salsa la fonda and Juan’s hot sauce in a Hola Nola flour, whole wheat, spinach or cayenne tortilla. Blackened

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901 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic, butter, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Boiled crawfish are available for $1.99 per pound on Wednesdays and Thursdays through June. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

9301; www.jazminecafe.com Spicy mango and jicama salad comes with cucumbers, cilantro, red chili peppers and fish sauce on the side, and tuna or salmon sashimi are optional. Com thit nuong is pork marinated with lemon grass, chargrilled and served with lettuce, cucumber, Roma tomatoes and pickled vegetables over rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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redfish tacos are dressed with creamy cilantro slaw and salsa fresca in flour tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Juju Bag Cafe

5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 872-0969; www.thejujubagcafe.com Salmon steak salad features avocado, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach and raspberry vinaigrette. Fried chicken is served with shrimp and okra simmered in Creole tomato sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Fri. and late-night Fri. Credit cards. $$

Junction

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2720205; www.junctionnola.com The Central Vermont burger is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, white cheddar, grilled apple and creamy maple sauce. The Crescent City burger is topped with a fried green tomato, greens and remoulade. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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3009 Magazine St., (504) 8918280; www.jungschinese.com Peking duck is a whole crispy-skin duck served with house-made sauce and duck soup. Broiled fish with Sichuan hot pepper oil is served with vegetables. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

416 Chartres St., (504) 596-2530; www.kpauls.com Blackened Louisiana drum is topped with crabmeat and served with chipotle compound butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Blackened twin beef tenderloin medallions are served with debris sauce, potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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K.Y.’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop

2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 6411911; www.kysoldetowne.com Oysters bordelaise features fried oysters over spaghettini with olive oil, herbs and Parmesan. Roast beef is slow-cooked in house, sliced thin and served with house-made gravy on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Kanno California Sushi Bar

3517 20th St., Metairie, (504) 4555730; www.kannosushi.com The Elvis roll combines salmon, avocado and snow crab and has blue crab on top. The Godzilla roll features shrimp tempura, cream cheese and snow crab and is topped with spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com Crawfish beignets are made with four cheeses and caramelized onions and served with jalapeno aioli. Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, red onions, spinach, scallions, roasted garlic and garlic-butter-cream reduction. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Kebab

2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3834328; www.kebabnola.com The German doner kebab features free-range dark-meat chicken, garlic aioli and tangy mustard on house-made bread. Thick Belgian-style fries are fried twice and served with a choice of sauces. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Fri.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

165 Highway 21, Madisonville, (985) 845-9940; www.keithyoungs.net Filet mignon is served with a baked potato, sweet potato or green beans, and steak toppings such as crabmeat or mushrooms are an optional addition. Grilled mahi-mahi is topped with shrimp bechamel sauce or jumbo lump crabmeat and mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Kelley’s Village Inn

9201 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-4610 Boiled crawfish are available for $1.99 per pound and optional additions include potatoes and corn. Crawfish Veronica features veal or eggplant with crawfish cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-4701; www.kennerseafood.net Nacho oysters are char-grilled oysters topped with bacon, cheese and jalapenos. Barbe-

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cue shrimp are served over grits. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Killer Po-Boys

Erin Rose Bar, 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com The grass-fed beef meatloaf po-boy is dressed with Boudreaux’s barbecue sauce, house-made ranch and house pickles. The seared Gulf shrimp po-boy is dressed with marinated carrots, daikon radishes, cucmbers, herbs and Sriracha aioli. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Wed.-Mon. Cash only. $

Kin

4600 Washington Ave., (504) 304-8557; www.facebook.com/kinfordindin Cappelletti pasta is served with roasted eggplant, fermented black beans and almond butter. Sugarcane-skewered lamb is served with garganelli pasta, mint pesto and coconut sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com Grilled redfish tacos feature local corn tortillas topped with pickled red onion slaw, peach and avocado salsa and salsa verde. The crawfish and green tomato galette comes with sausage, sweet corn and red bean relish and a poached egg. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Knuckleheads Eatery

3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858 The Knuckle sandwich is a burger topped with blue cheese and bacon and served with fries. Nudillocabeza chicken salad features grilled chicken, black beans, tomatoes, cheddar, tortilla strips and pepper jelly dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Korea House

3547 18th St., Metairie, (504) 888-0654 Diners can cook Korean-style barbecue on tabletop grills. Spicy dubukimchi features stir-fried pork and poached tofu with kimchi. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Koreole

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 408-2080; www.koreole.com The fried chicken plate includes chicken wings and drumettes

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tossed with soy-ginger-honey sauce. The bibimbap bowl features rice and vegetables topped with Korean beef bulgogi, blackened shrimp, Creole chicken or spicy pork and Koreole sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Koz’s

515 Harrison Ave., (504) 484-0841; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com Red beans and rice with fried chicken is a Monday and Wednesday special. The roast beef po-boy features house-cooked roast beef dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Gendusa Bakery bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

Kukhnya

Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com Pierogis are Polish potato and cheese dumplings served with sour cream and sweet onions. The Pol-boy features Polish

The Kupcake Factory

819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 911 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 570-6420; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 464-8884; www.thekupcakefactory.com The lemon blueberry cupcake is blueberry buttermilk cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting. The raspberry lemonade cupcake is lemon cake with raspberry filling and a swirl of lemon-raspberry frosting. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644; www.kyotonola.com The Sara roll combines spicy shrimp and avocado and is topped with crunchy flakes and chili sauce. The Funky Margarita roll features spicy tuna or crawfish on the inside and tuna, fresh salmon and spicy avocado-jalapeno sauce on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

LMNO

Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (504) 529-9444; www.lmnonola.com Blackened ahi tuna tartare is served atop a salt block with avocado, sweet chili cream sauce and ghost pepper caviar. Roasted beet and grilled avoca-

Fried shrimp and an egg top noodles at BANANA BLOSSOM THAI CAFE. do salad includes quinoa, feta and tomato-saffron vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

La Bella’s

2118 Third St., Kenner, (504) 466-4675; www.labellascatering.com LaBella’s roast beef po-boy features slow-roasted, thinly sliced beef topped with gravy on Leidenheimer French bread. The muffuletta combines Genoa salami, ham, provolone cheese and house-made olive salad on a toasted house-baked muffuletta bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5258205; www.labocasteaks.com Strawberry-arugula salad features Ponchatoula strawberries, candied pecans and creamy goat cheese. The Gaucho plate includes skewered beef, chorizo, sweetbreads and beef empanadas. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

La Boulangerie

4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777 Mille feuille vanille features puff pastry and pastry cream

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3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com The J&N Special is corned beef, pastrami, horseradish, mustard and coleslaw on rye and is served hot. The Rachel features turkey breast and sauerkraut and Russian dressing on toasted rye bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $

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drizzled with chocolate and vanilla icing. Le Parisien is a ham and cheese sandwich on a house-baked baguette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks. $

La Casita

634 Julia St., (504) 218-8043; www.eatlacasita.com The Fuego is braised brisket with Monterey Jack cheese, verde sauce and pico de gallo available in tacos or a burrito. Cochon is braised pork shoulder with avocado, pickled cabbage and ancho crema, and also is available in tacos or a burrito. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

La Crepe Nanou

1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com Mussels are cooked in white wine and garlic, finished with cream and served with french fries. Louisiana Shrimp are sauteed in white wine with parsley and garlic and served over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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La Divina Gelateria

Loyola University, 501 Pine St., (504) 861-5451; 621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com Pasta salad features fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted red pepper and balsamic vinaigrette. Blueberry and basil is a popular sorbet flavor. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe

8120 Hampson St., (504) 8625252; www.pupusasneworleans.com The Cosmopolitan burrito includes Argentine-style smoked sausage, egg, American cheese and hash browns and comes with refried black beans and fried plantains. Latin American-style carne asada is served with tropical salad, yellow saffron rice and a pupusa. No reservations. Brunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Cash only. $$

La Madeleine

601 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8618662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, (504) 456-1624; 3434 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, (504) 8182450; www.lamadeleine.com The hot chicken Parisien features balsamic chicken, bacon, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato and mayonnaise on a sourdough roll and is served with chips or pasta salad.

Strawberry spinach salad is tossed with strawberry vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St., (504) 8913377; www.lapetitegrocery.com Gulf shrimp and grits are prepared with roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon and thyme. Turtle Bolognese comes with bucatini, sherry, parsley and a fried soft-boiled egg. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

La Provence

25020 Highway 190, Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www. laprovencerestaurant.com Oysters Ooh La La are topped with crab fat butter, saffron and chili flakes. Fried soft-shell crab is served with sweet peas, roast crab jus, brown butter, almond, Meyer lemon and parsley. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Lakehouse

2025 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-3006; www.lakehousecuisine.com The fried green tomato Napoleon has shrimp, jumbo lump crabmeat, remoulade and Avery Island butter. Oven-roasted filet mignon is served with garlic confit and grilled portobello sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe

5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com Sashimi tuna salad features sesame-crusted tuna over organic greens, shredded carrots, purple cabbage and julienned cucumber with wasabi dressing on the side. Pork debris and two poached eggs top a toasted biscuit with hollandaise and green onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Lakeview Grocery

801 Harrison Ave., (504) 293-1201; www.lakeviewgrocery.com The surf-and-turf 12-ounce rib-eye is topped with grilled Louisiana Gulf shrimp and served with a loaded baked potato and garlic bread. The spicy half-pound burger features a hot sausage and ground beef patty and comes with a loaded baked potato and a soft drink. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

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Lakeview Harbor

911 Harrison Ave., (504) 486-4887; www.facebook. com/lakeview.harbor The cheeseburger features an 8-ounce ground beef patty and is served with a loaded baked potato. The fried shrimp plate comes with salad and a baked potato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Lagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Ale House

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com Spinach and goat cheese top flatbread. The California grilled chicken sandwich comes with guacamole and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Langensteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

800 Metairie Road, Suite G, Metairie, (504) 831-6682; 1330 Arabella St., (504) 899-9283; www.langensteins.com Better Cheddar dip combines white cheddar cheese, walnuts, garlic and scallions. Shrimp salad is made with Gulf shrimp, Creole mustard, mayonnaise, horseradish and capers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Laurel Street Bakery

2701 S. Broad St., (504) 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com The Brooklyn bagel sandwich features smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, red onion and capers. The Cobb salad includes ham, turkey, bacon, white cheddar cheese, hardboiled egg, tomato and avocado on mixed greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Le Bayou

208 Bourbon St., (504) 525-4755; www.lebayourestaurant.com Shrimp Ya-Ya is a six-shrimp appetizer served with creamy pesto sauce, red pepper flakes and garlic bread. Blackened redfish is served with jambalaya and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Le Citron Bistro

1539 Religious St., (504) 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro.com Fried green tomatoes are served with Creole mustard sauce. Blackened drum is topped with lump crabmeat. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Le Foret

129 Camp St., (504) 553-6738; www.leforetneworleans.com Sauteed soft-shell crab comes with mirliton-corn macque choux, charred tomato vinaigrette, jumbo lump crabmeat and wilted arugula. A crabmeat-stuffed roasted squash blossom is served with squash and zucchini marinated with Champagne vinegar and herbs, grilled heirloom tomatoes, lemon aioli and roasted red pepper coulis. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Legacy Kitchen

759 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-5231; www.legacykitchen.com Tuna tango salad features seared ahi tuna, avocado, mango, macadamia nuts, wontons, greens and ginger-lime dressing. Lemon ice-box pie is made from scratch with a Nilla wafer and nut crust and fresh whipped cream. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, Credit cards. $$$

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com Sauteed branzino is served with roasted shiitake mushrooms, creamed spinach, escarole and black garlic verjus butter. Alaskan king crab claws are served with passion fruit butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 5999999; www.facebook.com/ lillyscafe Spicy tofu is marinated with ginger, scallions and shallots and served with chef’s special sauce. Rare flank and brisket pho is served with basil, bean sprouts, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Little Korea

3301 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 821-5006 Spicy oxtail stew is seasoned with Korean spices and served with four side dishes, miso soup and white rice. Buckwheat noodles are served in cold broth with beef brisket, pickles, cucumber, pickled radishes and half of a boiled egg and kimchi on the side. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo

5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com The Original is a Philly-style cheese steak filled with chopped New York strip steak, caramelized onions and melted provolone. The Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce and American and blue cheeses, and ranch dressing is optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; www.littletokyosushi.com The Burning Man roll has spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and sesame oil on the inside and is topped with pepper tuna, avocado, green onion, ponzu sauce, eel sauce and chili sauce. The Fat J Roll features tempura shrimp, snow crab, avocado, asparagus and smelt roe wrapped in soy paper with tuna, boiled shrimp, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and chef’s sauce on top. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Liberty’s Kitchen

Little Tokyo Restaurant

Liberty Cheesesteaks

300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org Liberty’s salad features mixed greens, roasted chicken, Granny Smith apples, blue cheese, sugared pecans, green onions and tarragon vinaigrette. The turkey burger is topped with caramelized onions, roasted tomato, provolone and red bell pepper aioli on a toasted brioche bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4855658; 2300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-6788; 7537 Maple St., (504) 570-6440; www.littletokyonola.com Cucumber seafood salad includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, octopus, crabstick and ponzu sauce. The cucumber sashimi roll features snow crab, tuna, salmon and whitefish rolled in cucumber and served with spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar

1340 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com Tonkotsu ramen is a pork bone soup with ramen noodles, chashu pork, green onions, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fish cake and half a boiled egg. The pan-seared squid steak is drizzled with sweet and tangy sauce. Reservations accepted for karaoke room only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; www.liuzzasnola.com The sandwich special includes half a po-boy and gumbo, turtle soup or crawfish etouffee. Barbecue shrimp features Creole butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Liuzza’s Restaurant and Bar

3636 Bienville St., (504) 4829120; www.liuzzas.com The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta made with house olive salad and served hot on French bread. The house special eggplant casserole comes with house-made meatballs, pasta and red gravy. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$

Live Oak Cafe

8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com Huevos rancheros includes corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. Smoked salmon Benedict features poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise over bread or a biscuit and comes with grits, potatoes or fruit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Lola

517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992; www.lolacovington.com Pepper jelly-glazed oysters are served with pork belly, feta and pickled okra. Louisiana legacy 14-ounce strip steak is served with fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, wild mushroom fricassee and bordelaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lola’s

3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com Garlic mushrooms are seasoned with red pepper, finished with sherry and served sizzling in a skillet. Crabmeat tropical features half of an avocado topped with crabmeat salad. PAGE 61

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1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 569-8997; www.lildizzyscafe.com Creole file gumbo features Gulf shrimp, crab, hot sausage, smoked sausage and smoked ham in spicy broth served with rice. Fried chicken is served with potato salad, french fries or red beans and rice. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Food and Drinks

THEY’RE THE ONLY THINGS WE TAKE SERIOUSLY IN NEW ORLEANS. Eating and drinking are two of our city’s greatest pastimes. At Tales of the Cocktail® 2015 we’re putting them on display. Join us this week at some of the most talked about bars and restaurants around New Orleans for special curated menus and experiences like our Spirited Dinners®, Tales Restaurant Week, Spirited Luncheons, Breakfast Club and Dynamic Duo bartending teams. Visit TalesoftheCocktail.com for schedules, menus and more.

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No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Lost Love Lounge Vietnamese Kitchen

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 9492009; www.lostlovelounge.com Shrimp-, vermicelli- and herb-filled spring rolls are served with peanut sauce. Bun salad features a choice of tofu, pork, chicken, meatball or shrimp over mixed greens, rice noodles, daikon radish, carrots, onions, mushrooms, cilantro, mint and peanuts. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic, butter and served over angel hair pasta. A vegan wrap combines black bean sauce, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, cilantro, jalapeno, onions, carrots and comes with french fries, asparagus or pasta salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/ neworleans Cabo shrimp and grits features jumbo shrimp marinated with honey, jalapenos and chilies and served over poblano pepper Jack cheese grits. Tiki Taco Shack tacos feature a choice of any two tacos (pao pao shrimp, tuna tatiki, chimichurri steak) and refried beans or black beans and seasoned rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Luke

Hilton New Orleans, 333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Soft-shell crab BLT features Creole tomatoes, butter let-

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles

5741 Crowder Blvd., Suite A3, (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com Drunk in Love chicken and rum waffles are served with bourbon syrup and sliced watermelon. Grilled shrimp top a salad of spring greens, broiled eggs, lettuce, tomato, bacon and spicy ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Magasin Vietnamese Cafe

4201 Magazine St., (504) 8967611; www.magasincafe.com Lemon grass chicken banh mi is dressed with butter, julienne vegetables, cilantro and jalapenos. The Vietnamese crepe contains pork, bean sprouts and onions and is topped with grilled shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Magazine Po-Boy and Sandwich Shop

2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 Daily specials include an eggplant Parmesan po-boy with provolone cheese and red gravy. The soft-shell crab po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, pickle and remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com Crawtater Louisiana catfish is crusted with Zapp’s Crawtator potato chips and served with caramelized onion spread and pickled jalepenos. Abita Amber-braised short ribs come with fried onion rings, garlic, mayonnaise, arugula and tomato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; www.facebook.com/maisarepas Arepa carnicera is filled with skirt steak, red beans, avocado and plantains. Ceviche de camaron includes jumbo shrimp, lemon and lime juices, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapenos and avocado. Reservations accepted. Lunch

Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mandina’s Restaurant

3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; Azalea Shopping Center, 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-9883; www.mandinasrestaurant.com Gulf fish amandine is served with french fries. Traditional turtle soup is topped with sherry. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Manhattan Jack

4930 Prytania St., (504) 897-5551; www.manhattanjack.com Baked goods include blueberry crumb cake. Grilled Benton’s country ham fills a sandwich dressed with Bartlett pear and brie. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Manning’s Eat Drink – Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8072; www.facebook.com/ manningsnola The Archie burger features a patty made with ground Louisiana beef and brisket dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions and is served with fries. Southern nachos are yellow and blue corn chips topped with machaca (shredded beef), pico de gallo, cheese sauce, jalapenos and sour cream. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mano’s Po-Boys

6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-0922; www.manospoboys.com Mano’s special po-boy features Cajun-seasoned turkey breast, Chisesi ham, roast beef and Swiss and American cheeses on Leidenheimer French bread and is served hot. Grilled shrimp is tossed with housemade remoulade and served atop fried green tomatoes on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Maple Street Patisserie

3138 Magazine St., (504) 3099283; 7638 Maple St., (504) 304-1526; 8300 Earhart Blvd., (504) 265-8905; www.facebook.com/maplestpatisserie The guava and sweet tea turnover features guava puree and sweetened cream cheese inside a puff pastry. Fresh fruit tarts feature crust cups filled with pastry cream and seasonal berries. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ PAGE 62

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615 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-5900; www.louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com Rosemary tortellini features marinated chicken breast, red bell peppers and portobello mushrooms, Parmesan and pesto cream sauce. Smoked salmon pizza is topped with Roma tomatoes, capers, caviar, red onions, cream cheese and mozzarella. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

tuce, Benton’s bacon and aioli on open-faced toasted brioche. Gulf Shrimp and Cavatelli Etouffee includes Creole tomatoes, garlic and shrimp butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Marcello’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5816333; www.marcelloscafe.com Buratta salad features arugula, Cerignola olives, fire-roasted grape tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella curds and oil and vinegar dressing. The fish of the day is pan seared and served with saffron burro bianco over sauteed zucchini and spaghetti. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mardi Gras Zone

2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com Pepperoni pizza includes ricotta, basil and fresh tomatoes on a hand-tossed crust baked in a wood-burning oven. The muffuletta features Italian cold cuts, cheese and olive salad. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Marigny Brasserie

640 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-4472; www.marignybrasserie.com Crawfish Marigny features crawfish, Cajun Alfredo sauce, linguine and Parmesan. The Oyster BLT is served on a ciabatta bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700; www.marizaneworleans.com Anchovy and bacon pizza is

made with garlic cream sauce. A thick-cut pork chop is served with preserved lemon and grilled eggplant. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing

2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com The Innocents Abroad pizza is topped with Genoa salami, Italian sausage, Peruvian artichokes, Roma tomatoes and basil. The Mysterious Stranger pizza includes organic baby spinach, feta and choices of vegetables and Canadian bacon or spicy charisse sausage. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Nabil Elassi presents shrimp remoulade at BASIN SEAFOOD & SPIRITS.

tomato and crab remoulade is served with roasted peppers, baby greens, garlic chips and brown butter-lemon vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Martin Wine Cellar

1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com Gumbo features andouille sausage, shrimp, crabmeat and Cajun seasonings. The muffuletta includes olive salad, provolone and Swiss cheeses, mortadella, salami and ham on a toasted Italian roll. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 894-7444; www.martinwine.com The Californian sandwich is filled with oven-roasted turkey, Havarti cheese, cucumber, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, Creole mustard and mayonnaise on a choice of bread. Sena salad includes oven-roasted chicken, greens, golden raisins, toasted pecans, blue cheese and pepper jelly vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Marti’s

Mat & Naddie’s

The Market Cafe

1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com Sauteed Gulf shrimp and grits features chorizo, tomatoes and white wine over Bellegarde indigo grits. Fried green

937 Leonidas St., (504) 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com Mustard-braised rabbit is served with preserved pears, egg fettuccine, Dijon cream and a crispy rabbit loin. Roasted

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banana is filled with green lentil flour curry paste and served with cashew cream and tomato-cilantro-mint relish. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mattina Bella

421 E. Gibson St., Covington, (985) 892-0708; www.mattinabella.com The crawfish Monica omelet is topped with sauteed crawfish in spicy cream sauce with green onions. The jumbo lump crabmeat omelet includes sauteed mushrooms, green onion, cream cheese and hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Maurepas Foods

3200 Burgundy St., (504) 267-0072; www.maurepasfoods.com The roasted chicken leg quarter comes with a slowpoached egg, greens and grits. Cookie sandwiches feature mint chocolate chip ice cream between chocolate cookies with ranger cookie bites. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Maximo’s Italian Grill

Mayas

2027 Magazine St., (504) 3093401; www.mojitoland.com Achiote-braised pork shoulder and grilled shrimp are served with lemon guajillo sauce, refried beans, queso fresco and orange and red onion salad. Rib-eye anticucho is served with bacon-wrapped quail and pork carnitas over saffron rice with crab and Spanish chorizo. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

McAlister’s Deli

Citywide; www.mcalistersdeli.com The club sandwich features smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, bacon, sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, honey mustard and light mayonnaise on sliced wheat bread. Savannah chopped salad includes grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola, honey-roasted almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers

Meals From the Heart Cafe

1100 N. Peters St., Suite 13, (504) 525-1953; www.mealsfromtheheartcafe.com Crab cake Passion is a gluten-free dish featuring lump crabmeat, mixed greens, tomatoes and garlic-lemon remoulade. Raw avocado and beet salad includes mixed greens, vegetables, pistachios and honey vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 5699979; www.meauxbar.com Pork belly and seared scallops are served with kimchi vinaigrette, cashews and sherry-orange gastrique. Louisiana Gulf fish amandine is served with rice pilaf and Louisiana green beans. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Melba’s New Orleans Po-boys

1525 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 267-7765; www.eatatmelbas.com The chicken wing platter comes with your choice of two sides. Shrimp po-boys are dressed with shredded lettuce and pickles. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 828-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com The Austin smokehouse burger is a half-pound ground sirloin patty topped with hickory sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion. The Buffalo chicken wrap features fried or grilled chicken breast tossed in house Buffalo sauce and dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mellow Mushroom

1645 Highway 190, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 327-5407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8227 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www.mellowmushroom.com Crawfish bread is grilled bread topped with Cajun butter, crawfish, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, green onions and remoulade. Ragin’ Cajun pizza features a queso base, caramelized corn, red onions, roasted red peppers and crawfish. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Melting Pot

1820 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5253225; www.meltingpot.com Crepe Combo is a three-course meal with salad and a choice of cheese and chocolate fondues. The French Quarter includes beef, chicken, shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices and andouille. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Mena’s Palace

200 Chartres St., (504) 525-0217; www.menaspalace.com Seasonal Creole tomato salad includes green bell peppers, onions, capers, olives and feta tossed in olive oil. The muffuletta features housemade olive salad and is served warm on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www.memesbarandgrille.com New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are prepared in their shells and served with peppery lemon-garlic butter sauce. Char-grilled Louisiana oysters Rockefeller are topped with spinach, Herbsaint and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Messina’s Runway Cafe

6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal.com Chef Leon’s crab cake includes two Louisiana blue crab cakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise and is served with brabant potatoes. The Harry Williams entree features penne pasta, grilled chicken and andouille sausage tossed in Creole mustard sauce with baby spinach and diced tomatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mid City Pizza

4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com The meatball sandwich features house-made meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and fresh basil on Amoroso Italian bread. T-Bird pizza is a hand-tossed, thin-crust pie topped with Terranova’s Italian sausage, herb-roasted chicken, asparagus and roasted red peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mid City Yacht Club

440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com Stir-fried shrimp and vegeta-

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1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com Grilled garlic shrimp are prepared with herbs and served with vegetables. Pasta Rosa features Gulf shrimp tossed with house-made fettuccine, tomatoes, spinach and shrimp cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

and sherry-shallot vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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bles are served with white rice. The Lucky burger is an Angus beef patty stuffed with American cheese and topped with bacon, mushrooms and house-made pickles. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Middendorf’s

30160 Highway 51 South, Akers, (985) 386-6666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com Thin-sliced, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish is served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Barbecued oysters are served on the half shell. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Midway Pizza

4725 Freret St., (504) 322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com The Larry flatbread is topped with prosciutto, caramelized onions, mozzarella, tomato relish, fresh basil, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil. BYT salad combines mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, toasted pecans and orange and citrus vinnegrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Mike Serio’s Po-Boys & Deli

133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-2668 Roast beef is slow-cooked and served dressed on Binder’s French bread. The muffuletta features ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com The Bayou roll features tuna tataki, red snapper, seaweed salad, cucumber, rice and chili ponzu sauce. Baked yellowtail neck is served with soy tempura sauce and lemon wedges. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MiLa

Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel, 817 Common St., (504) 412-2580 Tempura-fried Gulf shrimp are served with remoulade and pickled mirliton. Gnocchi are tossed with Louisiana crawfish tails, sweet corn and tasso. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Milano’s Pizzeria

3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie,

(504) 780-7500; www.ordermilanosmetairie.com Artichoke pizza is topped with garlic sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes, mozzarella and feta. Grilled chicken breast tops a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Milk Bar

710 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-3310; 1514 Delachaise St., (504) 891-9361 The Clooney’s Choice sandwich includes chicken, avocado, tomato, roasted red peppers, red onions, mozzarella, cilantro and lemon mayonnaise. The Shrimply the Best sandwich features sauteed shrimp, Roma tomatoes, pesto, mozzarella and lemon mayonnaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Milkfish

125 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 267-4199 www.milkfishnola.com Filipino ceviche features drum fish marinated with vinegar, coconut milk, chili peppers and onions. Halo halo is a Filipino dessert combining shaved ice, purple ube sorbet, avocado ice cream, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk and agar jellies. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Mimi’s in the Marigny

2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 Cucumber salad features lavender and arugula dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Tuna tartare is served with prickly pear leaf and squash blossoms. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mint

5100 Freret St., (504) 218-5534; www.mintmodernbistro.com Moon crepes feature rice flour and beer batter crepes topped with pork, shrimp and onions. The Meat Lover’s baguette is a banh mi stuffed with barbecued pork, ham, a meatball, pate and Vietnamese butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Mr. B’s Bistro

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Barbecue Gulf shrimp are served in their shells with butter and Worcestershire sauce and French bread for dipping. Gumbo ya ya is a country-style gumbo with chicken and sausage. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat.,

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Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 8336310; www.mredsoysterbar.com The Fish House seafood platter for two includes shrimp, Gulf oysters and two stuffed crabs. Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic butter and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mr. Ed’s Restaurant

910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.austinsno.com Seafood-stuffed bell peppers are filled with shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish. Mr. Ed’s Famous Fried Chicken plate includes chicken breast, a wing, a leg, a thigh, salad and fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mister Gregory’s

806 N. Rampart St., (504) 4073780; www.mistergregorys.com Croissants are made in house every day. The French dip sandwich features rare roast beef, caramelized onions and Gruyere on a toasted French loaf and is served au jus. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mr. Gyros Greek Restaurant

3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.mrgyros.org Moussaka features layers of eggplant, potatoes, bechamel and meat sauces. The gyro plate includes rotisserie cooked lamb and beef, roasted potatoes, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mr. John’s Steakhouse

2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com New York strip steak is lightly seasoned, seared and served on a sizzling plate with melted butter. The Who Dat shrimp appetizer features bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and served with sweet Thai chili sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Poor Boy Restaurant

10202 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-1170 Grilled or fried catfish comes with house-made eggplant

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1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com The Spicy Girl roll features deep-fried white fish, snow crab and cucumber topped with pepper tuna, green onions and ponzu sauce. The Shaggy Dog roll combines fried shrimp tempura, avocado and snow crab and is topped with crabstick, eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mizado Cocina

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 885-5555; www.mizadococina.com Tamale de pato features slow-roasted Peking duck wrapped in cornmeal dough, baked in corn husks and served with salsa borracha, pineapple-jalapeno glaze, crema, Cotija cheese and cilantro. Latin tuna tataki features sliced raw Gulf tuna, citrus, ponzu sauce and salsa de Mizado. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mo’s Pizza

Mona Lisa

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746 Mardi Gras pasta features shrimp and spicy red cream sauce over linguine. Paneed veal is seasoned with Italian herbs and served with linguine Alfredo. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mona’s Cafe

504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com Gyro plates come with tahini, hummus, salad and pita. Za’atar bread is a small flatbread topped with olive oil, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. No

Mondo

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com Vegetable enchiladas are filled with smoked mushrooms, sweet potatoes, squash and ancho and chipotle chilies, topped with queso blanco and tomatillo sauce and served with pickled onion and herb salad. Chicken liver pate is served with Creole mustard, house-made pickles and Wild Flour ciabatta crostini. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Monster Po-Boys

1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 9, Mandeville, (985) 626-9183 Grilled shrimp rotini is served with garlic butter sauce. Roast beef po-boys are filled with house-made roast beef. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

MoPho

514 City Park Ave., (504) 4826845; www.mophonola.com Som tam salad features local vegetables tossed in palm sugar-lime vinaigrette, sweet cured sausage, candied peanuts, cilantro, spicy peanut puree and Thai peppers. Slow-cooked beef short ribs are tossed in panang curry and served with smoked onion and pickled mirliton salad and sticky rice balls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Morning Call

Mosca’s Restaurant

4137 Highway 90 West, Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www. moscasrestaurant.com Baked oysters Mosca features Louisiana oysters covered with Italian seasonings and breadcrumbs. Chicken a la grande is a whole chicken sauteed with white wine, garlic, rosemary and Italian seasonings. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net The Ferdi po-boy is loaded with roast beef debris, baked ham, shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise and yellow and Creole mustards. Jerry’s jambalaya is made with chicken, sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs and rice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ms. Juicy Lucy’s

133 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 598-5044 The Juicy Gitti burger is an 8-ounce Angus beef patty stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic and Swiss cheese and served with shoestring fries or Zapp’s potato chips. The Juicy Jerky Turkey features turkey in jerk sauce with sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, provolone and mango chutney served with fries or chips. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant

City Park, Timken Center, 56 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 300-1157; 3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-4068; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Beignets are made with the same recipe Morning Call has used since the original coffee stand opened in the French Market in 1870. The short menu of Creole dishes includes red beans and rice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com Catfish Mulate’s is grilled catfish topped with crawfish etouffee and served with jambalaya, house-made coleslaw and a twice-baked potato. Stuffed catfish Cecilia features a grilled catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing and served with jambalaya, coleslaw and a twice-baked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Morton’s The Steakhouse

The Munch Factory

The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., (504) 566-0221; www.mortons.com/neworleans The traditional steakhouse’s 12-ounce bone-in filet is topped with blue cheese butter and served with caramelized onions. For an appetizer, butterflied jumbo shrimp are served with beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

6325 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 324-5372; www.themunchfactory.net Tuna Tacos are fried wonton shells filled with sushi-grade tuna, Sriracha aioli, toasted sesame seeds and cilantro. Pan-seared red snapper is served over Caribbean rice and mashed black beans with grapefruit salsa and fried plantains. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch PAGE 67

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1112 Ave. H, Westwego, (504) 341-9650; www.mospizzanola.com Mo’s Toasted Muffuletta is filled with house-made olive salad, Italian cold cuts and provolone cheese. The all-meat pizza features pepperoni, Italian sausage and sliced meatballs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Muriel’s Jackson Square

801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; www.muriels.com Pecan-crusted puppy drum is served with roasted pecans and Louisiana crabmeat relish. Goat cheese-filled crepes are topped with sauteed Gulf shrimp in a buttery sauce of chardonnay, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

My Thai Cuisine

2104 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 365-5525; www.facebook.com/mythainola Seafood papaya includes shrimp, calamari, mussels and crushed peanuts. The Red Ocean special features lightly battered and fried soft-shell crab topped with shrimp, scallops, vegetables and coconut sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

N’tini’s

2891 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-5566; www.ntinis.com. Shrimp Lafourche features Louisiana shrimp stuffed with fresh crabmeat and served with grilled asparagus and white wine butter sauce. The Acadian is a salad of field greens, feta cheese, strawberries, red onion, candied pecans and roasted garlic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Elmwood Shopping Center, 1000 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1016, Harahan, (504) 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com California club nachos feature melted cheddar Jack cheese, bacon, grilled chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo and chipotle ranch.

New York Pizza

Naked Pizza

4418 Magazine St., (504) 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com The Big Apple pizza is topped with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, olives, onions, green bell peppers and Italian sausage. The Queens pizza features an olive oil-brushed crust topped with artichokes, spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella and feta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

701 Metairie Road, Suite 2A105, Metairie, (504) 835-0066; 6307 S. Miro St., (504) 865-0244; www.nakedpizza.biz The Sonoran pie tops a probiotic crust with chicken, mushrooms, red onion and roasted red peppers. The Superbiotic pizza includes artichoke, spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, red onion and cilantro. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Neyow’s Creole Cafe

3340 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474 Char-grilled oysters are topped with butter and cheese sauce. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, fish, a stuffed crab and two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Namese

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899; www.namese.net The combination vermicelli bowl features rice noodles topped with shrimp balls, grilled pork and chicken, an egg roll, lettuce, sprouts, basil, mint and crushed peanuts. The ducky Cuban is a pressed sandwich filled with braised duck, bacon, pickled green beans and hoisin aioli. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Napoleon House Bar & Cafe

500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com The house specialty is a warm muffuletta filled with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, olive salad and provolone and Swiss cheeses. Spicy jambalaya is studded with chicken and sausage. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nathan’s Restaurant

36440 Old Bayou Liberty Road, Slidell, (985) 643-0443;

www.nathansrestaurant.net Char-broiled oysters are offered by the half or full dozen. Blackened tuna comes with Creole honey-butter and sweet potato and tasso hash. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

New Orleans Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St., (504) 943-0010; www.nolacakes.com The crab sandwich features local crabmeat, bacon, melted brie and sauteed spinach on a choice of bread. Stone-ground yellow grits are served with sauteed vegetables and goat cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co.

3005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4130; 4141 St. Charles Ave., (504) 247-9755; www.nocbc.com Chocolate beignets come three to an order and are sprinkled with powdered sugar. Frostbites are blended frozen coffee drinks. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

New Orleans Creole Cookery

508 Toulouse St., (504) 524-9632; www.facebook.com/neworleanscreolecookery Sauteed snapper Pontchartrain is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and hollandaise and served with green beans and

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

LIBERTY CHEESESTEAKS serves a variety of Philly-style cheese steaks. garlic roasted potatoes. Duck Lafitte is a duck breast served with raspberry compote, Creole risotto and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co.

Citywide; www.nohsc.com The catfish plate includes thin-cut fried catfish, coleslaw, hushpuppies and garlic-herb

2130 Magazine St., (504) 309-1872; www.nileneworleans.com Doro wot is a traditional Ethiopian stew of chicken cooked in red pepper sauce with spiced butter. Lamb tibs features sauteed marinated lamb with jalapeno peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary and spices. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., (504) 8949797; www.insidenirvana.com Vegetarian paneer is served with baby corn and mushrooms. The Nirvana special features buttered chicken, a lamb kebab and Manchurian shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 69

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Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill

fries. The Shrimpzilla is a shrimp po-boy topped with Swiss cheese, roast beef debris gravy, shredded cabbage and Creole mustard sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Green Monster burrito has zucchini, squash, spinach, corn, pico de gallo, black beans and salsa verde in a spinach tortilla served with Chihuahua roasted red and ancho peppers aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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NOLA Beans

762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com The triple-decker Magic club sandwich includes ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and house-made spread on a choice of bread. The Spanish Fort salad combines grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, corn, black beans and avocado ranch dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

NOLA Grind

2633 Napoleon Ave., (504) 325-2447; www.facebook.com/nolagrind For breakfast, the Melvin features scrambled eggs, sausage, sauteed bell peppers and onions and cheese in a choice of tortilla served with salsa and grits. The Paisano muffuletta includes ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone and olive salad on an Italian roll and comes with a pickle and Zapp’s chips, salad or soup. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

NOLA Restaurant

NOLA Smokehouse

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 418-2591; www.nolasmokehouse.com Barbecue tacos are topped with Cotija cheese and umami pickles and are served with a side. Dry-rubbed, slow-smoked brisket is available by the pound or half-pound. No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria

3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9481717; www.nonnamia.net Seared Atlantic salmon is served with lemon-butter caper sauce, spinach and sauteed vegetables. Shrimp diablo features pan-seared shrimp, house-made fettuccine and spicy arrabbiata sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nonna Randazzo’s

925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 684-0090; 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite F5, Covington, (985) 893-1488; 22022 Marshall

Road, Mandeville, (985) 898-2444; www.nonnarandazzo.com Baked goods include iced Italian fig cookies and chocolate biscotti balls. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Noodle & Pie

741 State St., (504) 252-9431; www.noodleandpie.com The House ramen bowl features shoyu chicken broth, slow-cooked barbecued pork shoulder, a soft egg, greens, scallions, mushrooms, shredded nori and house-made alkaline noodles. Korean fried chicken is served with fermented black bean chili glaze and house-made kimchi. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Nor-Joe Import Company

505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9240; www.facebook.com/norjoeimport The muffuletta features Italian meats, cheeses and olive salad on Sicilian sesame bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Nuvolari’s

246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com House-made ravioli is filled with osso buco. Fried oyster carbonara features orecchiette pasta, pancetta, asparagus, garlic, shallots and Romano cheese sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

O’Brien’s Grille

2020 Belle Chasse Highway, Terrytown, (504) 391-7229; www.obriensgrille.com Fried green tomatoes are topped with Louisiana crawfish tails, remoulade, lemon oil and balsamic glaze. Crawfish boil risotto is creamy risotto topped with crawfish, potato, corn, onions, andouille sausage and garlic. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

O’Henry’s Food & Spirits

634 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8669741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com Catfish Lafitte is a fried whole catfish fillet topped with Monica sauce and crawfish tails and served with red beans and rice and jambalaya. Shrimp and grits

features grilled shrimp topped with etouffee sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Chickpea pasta features Two Run Farm lamb, basil, tomato and mushrooms. Grilled broccoli salad comes with orange, husked farro and sesame dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com Redfish Oceana is topped with mushroom-crawfish cream sauce and served with vegetables and roasted garlic potatoes. Cajun jambalaya pasta features shrimp, alligator sausage, fettuccine and bell peppers in Creole sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Old Arabi Eats

7005 St. Claude Ave., (504) 563-0131; www.oldarabieats.com Grilled pork chops are served with black-eyed peas, creamed spinach and sweet potato fritters. Pan-roasted fish is served

with porcini gnocchi, sauteed corn and tatsoi microgreens. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Old Rail Brewing Company

639 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 612-1828; www.facebook.com/oldrail-brewingcompany The June burger of the month is a pork burger served with red cabbage slaw and blood orange beer barbecue sauce. Braised pork belly is served with deviled eggs, truffle toast and chipotle salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Olive Branch Cafe

1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero; (504) 348-2008; 5145 General De Gaulle Drive, (504) 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com Becky’s pasta includes sauteed shrimp, red onions and mushrooms in cream sauce over angel hair pasta topped with Parmesan and breaded eggplant. The Cajun trio features sauteed crawfish, smoked sausage and chicken with Cajun tomato cream sauce over penne pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Original Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com Two pan-fried crab cakes come on a bed of sauteed spinach, heirloom tomatoes, mushrooms and onions and is topped with tangy sauce. Chicken and waffles features a Southern-fried chicken breast atop a Belgian waffle with honey-Tabasco glaze. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.-Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com Pan-seared duck breast is served on a salad of mixed baby greens, blueberries, Maytag blue cheese and blueberry-balsamic vinaigrette. Gulf fish amandine comes with Gulf blue crabmeat, vegetables and Louisiana popcorn rice. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Oscar’s Lounge & Restaurant

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-9540; www.oscarsoldmetairie.com Slow-roasted pulled pork fills a po-boy. A grilled salmon chef’s salad comes topped with cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage

and carrots, hard-boiled eggs and mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.Sun., dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St., (504) 267-4776; www.oxalisbywater.com Fritto misto–style fried okra is served with fresh herbs, pickled fennel and preserved lemon aioli. Top neck clams are served with chorizo, corn and pickled sweet peppers. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Oxlot 9

428 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 400-5663; www.oxlot9.com Royal red ceviche features royal red shrimp marinated in lime and yuzu with shaved red pear, jalapeno, avocado and herbs. It is served with crispy plantains. A changing whole fish dish features roasted mojo-brushed fish served with fried chili plantains and pickled celery, radish and onion salad in Thai chili vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

P&G Restaurant

345 Baronne St., (504) 525-9678 Red beans and rice comes with smoked or hot sausage and French bread. Marinated chicken PAGE 71

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534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ nola-restaurant Hickory-roasted duck is served with whiskey-caramel glaze, buttermilk cornbread pudding, fire-roasted corn and haricot vert salad, candied pecans and natural jus. Garlic-crusted drum is roasted in a wood-burning oven and served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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is baked with onions, celery and spices. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

PJ’S Coffee

Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com Granitas are slushy frozen coffee drinks available with chocolate or caramel. Velvet Ices are blended frozen drinks available in mocha, vanilla or chai flavors topped with whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pagoda Cafe

1430 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; www.pagodacafe.net Ricotta, poached figs and toasted walnuts are served on toasted bread from Bellegarde Bakery. The Indian banh mi features cilantro, mint and coconut chutney, honey-roasted beets, pickled carrots, cucumbers and arugula on Dong Phuong French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Crabmeat cheesecake features a pecan crust and is topped with wild mushroom sauce and Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is topped with Crystal beurre blanc and chive aioli and served with rissole potatoes. Reservations recommended. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; www.paladar511.com Tuna Conserva salad is topped with basil aioli, Creole tomatoes, new potatoes, green beans and nicoise olive vinaigrette. Summer squash pizza is topped with roasted squash, cherry tomatoes, kasseri cheese and almond picada. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Palm Court Jazz Cafe

1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Crawfish Nantua features crawfish tails in brandy cream sauce served over rice. Chicken Ambrosia is a sauteed chicken breast served with fennel-Pernod cream sauce over spinach pasta. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; www.palmettosrestaurant.com Catch Pontchartrain is a daily fish special topped with jumbo

Paradise Cafe

3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-4141; www.paradisecafeandgifts.com The grilled shrimp wrap includes lettuce, cheddar, tomato and black olives. Chicken salad fills an avocado served on a bed of lettuce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com Roast beef po-boys are dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. The surf-and-turf po-boy tops fried shrimp with roast beef gravy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-3416; www.parranspoboys.com The seafood muffuletta includes fried shrimp, catfish and oysters dressed with Cajun mayonnaise. A roast beef po-boy features housecooked roast beef dressed with gravy on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Parrot Pete’s

Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 362-9780; www.parrotpetes.com The strawberry spinach salad includes grilled chicken, feta and almonds. The tropical salad features blackened shrimp, pineapple, red onions and coconut. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Pascal’s Manale

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; www.pascalsmanale.com Signature New Orleans barbecue shrimp features head-on Gulf shrimp in tangy, buttery sauce served with French bread. The shrimp and eggplant Dryades appetizer features Italian-seasoned fried eggplant topped with sauteed shrimp and tomato-basil vodka cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Patio Restaurant

5540 Crowder Blvd., (504) 2406744; www.pationola.com The seafood baked potato is loaded with crabmeat, shrimp, crawfish, scallions and cheese. Crawfish nachos feature crawfish sauteed in butter sauce and topped with cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Patois

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Chicken-fried sweetbreads are served with pickled watermelon, red onion, celery and fennel salad and peanuts and drizzled with Steen’s cane vinaigrette. Louisiana crawfish tagliatelle features uni butter, ramps and ramp green pesto. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Pearl Wine Co.

3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 4836314; www.pearlwineco.com The eggplant panino features greens, banana peppers, manchego cheese and hummus and comes with Zapp’s chips. The Asian duck confit salad includes cabbage, cilantro, peanuts and ginger sesame dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Peche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com Whole redfish is grilled over open flame and served with salsa verde. Spicy ground shrimp is served with noodles. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Place, (504) 5231504; www.pelicanclub.com Smoked Mississippi rabbit is served with four-cheese grits and shiitake Marsala sauce. A pork chop is served with Louisiana boudin stuffing, red onion, roasted peppers and ginger-molasses sweet potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Pepperoni’s Cafe

8123 Hampson St., (504) 865-0336; www.pepperoniscafe.com The chicken Caprese panino includes pesto aioli, sliced tomato, spinach, fresh basil, chicken and mozzarella on bread that is baked daily. Crawfish pasta features crabmeat, crawfish, mushroom and onion in creamy lemon-dill sauce atop fettucine and is served with breadsticks baked to order and marinara. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch

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lump crabmeat and beurre blanc and served with vegetables, fingerling potatoes and green beans. Louisiana shrimp and tasso is served with a crispy grit cake. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pere Antoine Restaurant

741 Royal St., (504) 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com Crawfish and crab cake Pontchartrain features pasta topped with crawfish, crab cakes and lemon-butter sauce. The New Orleans sampler includes chicken and sausage gumbo, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice, jambalaya and bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill

5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234; www. perryssportsbarandgrill.com The Perry’s house-made roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles and topped with brown gravy. Boiled shrimp remoulade is served in a boat. No reservations. Breakfast Fri.-Sat., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Petite Amelie

900 Royal St., (504) 412-8065; www.cafeamelie.com Spiced lamb meatloaf is served with tomato, cucumber salad and tzatziki on brioche. The Petite Amelie Cubano features thinly sliced, garlic-roasted pork, local ham, Swiss cheese and poblano peppers on French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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Phil’s Grill

1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-1705; 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com House-made fried meat pies are filled with ground beef and pork, charred fresh corn and spices. The Philet burger is available with choices of toppings, sauces, bun and a side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pho Cam Ly

3814 Magazine St., (504) 6444228; www.phocamly.com Grilled shrimp comes with rice, pickled carrots and a bowl of soup. Beef pho features eye of round and brisket and is served with cilantro, onions, bean sprouts and basil. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pho Hoa Restaurant

1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-2094; www.dinevietnamese.com The char-grilled pork sandwich is dressed with soy sauce, mayonnaise, cucumbers,

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pickled carrots, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. The com bo luc lac rice plate features grilled marinated and cubed filet mignon and onions served with lettuce, tomato, fish sauce and broth. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

vegetables, brabant potatoes and grenobloise. Panzanella salad features tomato, avocado, red onions, smoked pecans, blue cheese, toasted French bread, preserved lemon oil and balsamic vinegar. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Pho NOLA

Pinkberry

3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com Pork belly bao down are steamed buns dressed with cilantro and pickled carrots. Shrimp, beef or chicken pad Thai features stir-fried rice noodles in mild sauce with peanuts, cilantro and pepper flakes. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Pho Orchid

1401 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 301-3368; 2135 St. Charles Ave., (504) 609-3710; 3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-4188; www.pho-orchid.com Bo ne is a Vietnamese take on steak and eggs served with a baguette, butter, pate and salad. Bo tom muc nuong vi features marinated sliced beef, shrimp and squid served on a hot plate with lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, rice paper and sauce on the side. Reservations accepted at Houma Boulevard location only. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Phoenicia Restaurant

4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-9950; www.phoenicianola.com Combination shawarma is served with hummus, rice and Greek salad. The combination kebab offers a trio of meats (with choices of beef, chicken, lamb, kafta or chicken lula) and sides of tabouleh, baba ghanoush or sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pie, Pizza & Pastas

814 S. Peters St., (504) 528-2743; www.piepizzaandpastas.com Crawfish Monica features penne topped with Monica sauce, crawfish, bell peppers, onions and seasonings. The Cuban sandwich features slow-roasted pork belly and provolone and mozzarella cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pier 424 Seafood Market

424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com Grilled drum is topped with blue crabmeat and served with

Citywide; www.pinkberry.com Dairy-free mango is a new tart yogurt flavor. Apple pie a la mode is swirled yogurt topped with warm apples and cinnamon crumble. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Pita Pit

5800 Magazine St., (504) 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com The Southwest pita wrap features chicken or steak sauteed in chipotle sauce, grilled onions, green peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, banana peppers and chipotle sauce. The gyro features lamb, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, feta and tzatziki. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; www.pizzadelicious.com Bucatini carbonara is tossed with pancetta, peas, an egg and Parmesan. Margherita pizza is topped with fresh mozzarella, olive oil, Parmesan, basil and a drizzle of garlic- and thyme-infused olive oil. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Pizza Domenica

4933 Magazine St., (504) 3014978; www.pizzadomenica.com Sheep’s milk ricotta is topped with spring peas and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar and served with crostini. Chicken pizza features roasted chicken, zucchini, onion, roasted peppers and mozzarella. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Pizza Man of Covington

1248 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 892-9874; www.the-pizza-man.com The Palace pie features house-made Italian sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, green pepper and onion. The Wow pie is a garlic-olive oil-brushed crust topped with crab claw meat, artichoke hearts and Romano and mozzarella cheeses. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

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Pizza NOLA

141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite A, (504) 872-0731; www.pizzanola.com The California club sandwich is made with house-roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise on house-baked bread. The Sonoma salad includes turkey, apples, grapes, pecans, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette on mixed greens. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

The Poboy Company

1817 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 778-2460; www.facebook.com/poboyco A roast beef po-boy features sliced inside round beef dressed with house gravy. Fried shrimp po-boys are dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 523-0120; www.portofcallnola.com The ground chuck cheeseburger is topped with grated cheddar and served with a baked potato. The 14-ounce rib-eye is served with a potato, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Porter & Luke’s

1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-4555; www.porterandlukes.com Eggplant Vincent fills a skinned, hollowed-out, deep-fried eggplant with shrimp, crawfish and green peppers in cream sauce and is served with angel hair pasta. A triple wedge salad includes three mini wedges of iceberg lettuce — one topped with crabmeat ravigote, one with shrimp remoulade and one with fried oysters and blue cheese. Reservations

The Praline Connection

542 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com Hot shrimp and tomato salad features mixed greens topped with fried shrimp, chopped tomato and a choice of dressing. Crawfish etouffee is crawfish tails smothered in tomato gravy with rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Press Street Station

5 Press St., (504) 249-5620; www.pressstreetstation.com The garden omelet features three eggs and organic vegetables from Press Street’s garden. Focaccia flatbread pizza is topped with marinara, herbs from its garden, andouille, onion, sweet bell peppers and extra virgin olive oil. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Primitivo

1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 881-1775; www.primitivonola.com Painted Hills Ranch beef coulette is smoked for five hours, grilled and served with charred vegetable tzatziki. A whole roasted chicken is served with panzanella salad featuring cornbread, tomatoes and greens. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Puccino’s Coffee

Citywide; www.lovepuccinos.com The Campagnola panino features grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, provolone cheese and pesto aioli on sourdough or wheat bread. Blended, iced frappes are available in flavors such as vanilla-creme caramel. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Purloo

Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 324-6020; www.nolapurloo.com Curried goat features Vietnamese-style lemon grass and coriander curry with local sweet potatoes and sprouts and is served with banh mi. Delta corn tamales come with crawfish red-eye gravy, feta cheese and olives. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Pyramids Cafe

3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602; www.pyra-

midscafeneworleans.com Lamb chops are marinated with olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled and served with hummus and salad. The vegetarian plate features hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, pita bread and falafel. All plates come with white or whole wheat pita. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Quarter Master Deli

1100 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1416; www.quartermasterdeli.net The grilled chicken sandwich is dressed with honey mustard, lettuce and tomato. The club sandwich features turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Queen & Crescent Hotel Bar

344 Camp St., (504) 587-9700; www.qandc.com Skillet cornbread is served with fresh burrata and housemade jalapeno pepper jelly. The boucherie rice bowl includes warm pork vinaigrette, sticky rice, shallots and a soft boiled egg. No reservations. Breakfast and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering

2018 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 456-6362; www.qwikchekdeliandcatering.com The house-cooked roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and gravy on French bread. Spaghetti and meatballs features house-made meatballs and red gravy and is served with Italian green beans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

R&O’s Restaurant

216 Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248 The roast beef po-boy is served on a toasted sesame loaf with brown gravy or red gravy and cheese. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish, crabs and oysters. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 Angela’s special po-boy features boneless pork chops topped with sweet-and-sour sauce, grilled bell peppers and onions. Fried oyster po-boys are dressed with lettuce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch

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Spanish Plaza, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 80, (504) 247-9265; www.poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Alligator hash features grilled alligator sausage, potatoes, onions and bell peppers and is topped with a fried egg and hollandaise and served with French bread. The char-grilled Triple Double burger features patties made of short rib, brisket and chuck and is served with Cajun fries, shredded cabbage, tomato and pickles. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box includes four fried chicken tenders, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. Fresh-squeezed lemonade is served over crushed ice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Ralph’s On The Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com Slow-cooked Two Run Farm lamb leg is served with peach and caramelized onion jam, freekeh and peach tabbouleh and roasted eggplant with bell pepper and house-made yogurt. Vadouvan shrimp and grits highlights vadouvan and garam masala spices, broken rice grits and house-made fermented chili sauce and yogurt. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Rare Form

437 Esplanade Ave., (504) 3095628; www.rareformnola.com Oyster po-boys are dressed with bacon-Sriracha mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles on Leidenheimer French bread and served with Cajun-seasoned fries. For brunch, bacon waffles are topped with a Cajun-spiced fried chicken breast and served with a maple-Sriracha glaze. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Raw Republic

4528 Magazine St., (504) 324-8234; www.rawrepublicjuice.com The Watermelon Crush features watermelon, ginger and lime. The Pop Your Collard is made with kale, collard greens, mint, apple and a splash of lemon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Rebellion

748 Camp St., (504) 298-7317; www.facebook.com/nolarbk Kale slaw salad is tossed with sake-soaked raisins, Cotija cheese, pecans and wasabi cream. Hoisin-braised pork belly sliders are served with Asian slaw, shallots, wasabi aioli, pickles and grilled enoki mushrooms. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Recovery Room Bar and Grill

1715 Jefferson Highway,

Jefferson, (504) 309-4975; www.facebook.com/therecoveryroombargrill The Recovery burger features a ground beef and hot sausage patty served on a Leidenheimer bun. Golden-fried crab balls come with house dipping sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Barbecued oysters are flashfried and served with Crystal barbecue sauce and house blue cheese dressing. Hickory-grilled redfish is topped with sauteed jumbo lump crabmeat and served with lemon butter sauce and Pontalba potatoes with tasso and wild mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Red Gravy

125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com A Belgian waffle is topped with house-made whipped cream and seasonal fruit. Cannoli pancakes features two thin pancakes with cannoli filling topped with cream and chocolate syrup. Reservations accepted. Brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

The Red Maple

1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com Oysters Credeur are smoked bacon-wrapped, deep-fried oysters served with avocado-sweet chili sauce and tarragon aioli. Seared rare tuna tops a salad of mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, carrots, scallions and avocado-wasabi vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Red’s Chinese

3048 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3046030; www.redschinese.com Craw rangoons are deep-fried wontons filled with Creole cream cheese and crawfish tails and served with honey-ginger sauce and salted jalapenos. Royal ribs features a half rack of pork spare ribs with wuxi barbecue sauce, white bread and pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Redemption

3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com Bloody mary baked oysters are served with pickled okra and Asiago cheese. Jumbo lump crabmeat–stuffed baked

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shrimp are served with bacon meuniere and an avocado and smoked Gouda hominy cake. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Refuel Cafe

8124 Hampson St., (504) 872-0187; www.refuelcafe.com The three-egg Baja omelet is filled with applewood-smoked bacon, avocado and cheddar and served with Greek yogurt ranchero, a side and toast. Refuel’s creamy stone-ground grits plate is available as an entree with toppings including cheese, meat, vegetables or eggs. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.reginellis.com The Tony’s Play pizza is topped with pepperoni, pancetta, prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, capers, mozzarella cheese and marinara. Avocado and asparagus salad is tossed with feta, artichoke, Roma tomatoes, croutons and honey-Dijon vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Remoulade

309 Bourbon St., (504) 523-0377; www.remoulade.com The Taste of Louisiana includes a bowl of turtle soup, a Natchitoches meat pie and crawfish etouffee. New Orleans-style stuffed crabs are topped with buttered breadcrumbs and baked in the shell. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill

4301 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.facebook.com/rendoninn Spinach-artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips. Southwest egg rolls are filled with chicken, corn, black beans and cheese. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Restaurant Cypress

4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Slow-roasted duck comes with huckleberry sauce and andouille and cornbread dressing. The fish of the day is panseared and served with asparagus and crabmeat butter. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Restaurant des Familles 7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www. restaurantdesfamilles.com Alligator-stuffed mushrooms

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are served with alligator sauce piquant. Redfish Marcel is a lightly battered and fried fillet served with sauteed mushrooms, crabmeat and grilled shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com Death by Gumbo features andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail finished tableside with a ladle of gumbo. Beer-battered crab beignets are served with remoulade. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Reuben’s Soup & Sandwich Co.

920 Gravier St., (504) 373-6687; www.reubenssandwich.com The Reuben features housemade pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on rye bread. The muffuletta includes Chisesi ham, mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, pecorino Romano and olive salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Rib Room

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe

7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com Crab cakes Benedict features two poached eggs atop crab cakes with hollandaise and side choices of brabant potatoes, grits or fruit. The Mediterranean omelet is filled with creamed spinach and artichokes, tomato and onion and topped with feta and mozzarella cheeses and served with potatoes or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Riccobono’s Peppermill

3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2266; www.riccobonospeppermill.com Eggplant Madelaine features pan-fried eggplant medallions topped with stewed Roma tomatoes and Pecorino Romano

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant

Chateau LeMoyne, 301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972; www.richardfiskes.com Blue corn–fried chicken is served with mushroom waffles, maple-chipotle syrup and a sunny-side-up egg. Shrimp and chili gremolata comes with grilled asparagus, risotto and lemon beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Ridge Bistro and Deli 1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4195; www.ridgebistro.com The Gulf shrimp remoulade sandwich is piled with shrimp and dressed with remoulade, lettuce and tomato on French bread. Creole white beans and shrimp are served with smoked sausage in cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ristorante da Piero

401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 469-8585; www.ristorantedapiero.net House-made tagliatelle pasta is served with sauteed prosciutto and peas in light tomato sauce. Gamberi arugula e grana salad features arugula, grana cheese, steamed shrimp and lemon vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com Grilled shoulder steak is served atop baby arugula and spinach with pickled purple onions, red bell pepper, baby corn and tamarind vinaigrette. Shrimp and redfish are served over pepper Jack cheese grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rivista

4226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5558; www.facebook.com/rivistanola Chilaquiles are sauteed corn tortillas topped with spicy red sauce, a poached egg, crema, queso fresco and avocado. The BBEAT is a house-made brioche bun filled with bacon, eggs,

avocado, arugula and tomato. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Rock ’n’ Bowl

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com The house burger features an 8-ounce patty of house-ground beef on a Leidenheimer onion bun and comes with fries. Boudin Douzaine is a basket of a dozen boudin balls. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Rock-N-Sake

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com Kale and salmon sashimi features sliced salmon with crispy dashi-fried kale, orange segments, candied walnuts, truffle ponzu and garlic aioli. Sushi deviled eggs are truffled and spicy sesame deviled eggs topped with tuna tartare and black tobiko. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rolls-N-Bowls

605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com Combination pho includes brisket, steak and meatballs. Grilled shrimp top a vermicelli bowl including lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, roasted peanuts and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Roly Poly

Citywide; www.rolypoly.com The steak fajita sandwich is filled with sliced steak, cheddar cheese, onions, green bell pepper, plum tomatoes and fajita sauce and served with a side. Walnut and spinach salad includes blue cheese, bacon, avocado, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and spicy honey mustard dressing. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Root

200 Julia St., (504) 252-9480; www.rootnola.com Sweet-tea country fried chicken wings are brined in sweet tea, dusted in Wondra flour and fried. Pan-seared, chorizo-dusted, Cohiba-smoked scallops are served with caramelized cauliflower, patatas bravas and black garlic fennel choucroute. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ PAGE 77

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Omni Royal Hotel, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com Chilled roasted beets and Louisiana crabmeat salad includes herbs, pickled red onions and horseradish creme fraiche. Bouillabaisse features local seafood, andouille sausage, Kalamata olives, cipollini onions, shaved fennel, angel hair pasta and tomato saffron broth. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

cheese and is served with spaghetti. Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with poached eggs and hollandaise and served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Rotolo’s Pizzeria

slaw and micro greens. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Citywide; www.rotolos.com Parma Rosa pasta features blackened shrimp, Italian sausage and penne pasta tossed in creamy tomato sauce. Barbecued chicken pizza tops a handtossed crust with barbecue sauce, grilled chicken and red onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

St. Lawrence

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111; www.saintlawrencenola.com Hanger steak Catalan is a 7-ounce Angus beef cut served with patatas bravas, grilled asparagus and almond romesco sauce. The fried chicken plate features three pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, tasso-chicken gravy and braised collard greens. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Rouses

Citywide; www.rouses.com Some locations serve the Zydeco Fest panino with roast beef, blue cheese, tomato, greens and Worcestershire aioli. Mediterranean pizza is topped with black olives, artichoke, spinach and feta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Saints & Sinners

627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com Crawfish macaroni and cheese is a popular item. Shrimp and grits features grilled shrimp topped with barbecue sauce over creamy grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Roux on Orleans

Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com/ roux-on-orleans Catfish shrimp and grits features a fried fillet and blackened shrimp topped with crawfish etouffee sauce over white cheddar stone-ground grits. Creole crab cakes include fried green tomatoes sandwiched between two jumbo lump crab cakes with Creole tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Royal Blend Coffee & Tea

Royal House Oyster Bar

441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601 www.royalhouserestaurant.com Seafood beignets feature fried redfish or oysters topped with Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc, cane syrup and powdered sugar. Baby spinach salad is tossed with dried cranberries, pecans, Granny Smith apples and blue cheese. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

139 S. Cortez St.; 200 Magazine St.; 1005 Canal St.; 2001 Burgundy St.; (504) 525-9355; www.therubyslippercafe.net

403 Iberville St., (504) 561-6070 Palak paneer features cheese cubes cooked with spinach and Indian spices topped with heavy cream and yogurt. Goat masala is goat meat simmered in onion gravy with tomatoes and spices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Catfish St. Peter features panseared Mississippi farm-raised catfish over cheese grit cakes topped with poached eggs, a skewer of grilled shrimp, spinach and Creole mustard hollandaise. House-smoked salmon Benedict combines salmon, poached eggs, red onion, capers and dill hollandaise on a buttermilk biscuit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Rue 127

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4831571; www.rue127.com The mulled pear salad includes candied walnuts, bacon, Granny Smith apples, blue cheese mousse, arugula and spiced champagne vinaigrette. Crispy duck breast comes with basil and preserved kumquat rice, sauerkraut, English peas and kimchi. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Rue de la Course

1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8614343; www.ruedelacourse.com Breakfast sandwiches feature eggs, bacon, sausage or ham and choice of cheese on locally made bagels. The Treme sandwich combines roast beef, provolone, red onions and horseradish on a choice of bagel and comes with chips, potato salad

or coleslaw. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Rum House

3128 Magazine St., (504) 941-7560; www.rumhousenola.com Red curry jumbo shrimp are served with coconut mango rice. Chopped jerk chicken is served on a salad with avocado, papaya, mixed greens and guava vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Russell’s Marina Grill

8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-9980; www.russellsmarinagrill.net Eggsaints No. 33 features a grilled biscuit, alligator sausage, grilled tomatoes, poached eggs and sausage country gravy. The Mr. America special features two multigrain pancakes stuffed with bananas, blueberries, oatmeal and pecans and comes with five egg whites and a grilled chicken breast. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Rusty Pelican

500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364; www.sippinstation.com The Girod Street burger is topped with pepper Jack

cheese, barbecue sauce and two fried onion rings. Panko-crusted crab cakes are served with remoulade. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-3600; Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., (504) 587-7099; www.ruthschris.com Steaks such as the signature filet mignon are seared in an 1,800-degree broiler and served with sizzling butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp features shrimp sauteed in reduced white wine, butter and garlic and served over garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Saffron NOLA

505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 6, Gretna, (504) 363-2174; www.saffronnola.com Malabar-style fish is a regional Indian dish featuring coconut milk curry. Grilled lamb chops come with khichdi, a rice and lentil mixture and curry sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

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St. Charles Tavern

1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5239823; www.stcharlestavern.com A Wednesday and Thursday special is a 14-ounce rib-eye steak served with a loaded baked potato. The soft-shell crab poboy is dressed with remoulade and served wth fries. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

St. James Cheese Company

5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com The summer peach salad features Alabama peaches, ricotta cheese, greens, honey and almonds. The Green Wave is a vegetarian sandwich with English pea and feta spread on top of country bread with squash

Salu

3226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5809; www.salurestaurant.com Whole fried branzino is served with basil-lime curry and pickled cherry tomatoes. The bistro burger is topped with Gruyere, pork belly, onion marmalade and a fried egg. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Salvo’s Seafood

7742 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 393-7303; www.salvosseafood.com Wednesdays and Saturdays feature a boiled crawfish special with potatoes, corn, onions, mushrooms, garlic and sausage. Fried catfish with jambalaya is a Friday lunch special. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

The Sammich

7708 Maple St., (504) 866-6222; www.thesammich.com The fried shrimp sandwich features shrimp tossed in Crystal hot sauce with tasso, pickled okra and five-pepper jelly. The fried soft-shell crab sandwich comes with smoked tomato and bacon fat tartar sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 79

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204 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-7779; www.royalblendcoffee.com Mandarin chicken salad combines chicken breast, tomato wedges, red onion, toasted almonds, Mandarin oranges, blue cheese, spring greens and citrus vinaigrette. The City Park panino includes smoked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, baby spinach and a honey mustard spread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Sammy’s Deli

3000 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com Black Jack chicken includes blackened chicken, chipotle Gouda and applewood-smoked bacon. The roast beef sandwich features slow-cooked garlic-stuffed roast beef with house-made gravy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Samuel’s Blind Pelican

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9398 The fried green tomato stack includes three lightly battered and fried tomato medallions, lump crabmeat, boiled shrimp and remoulade. The crawfish quesadilla is filled with sauteed bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails and mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sandro’s Trattoria

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com Seafood cannelloni are stuffed with crawfish and crabmeat and served over angel hair pasta with seafood Alfredo sauce. House-made crab cakes are served over angel hair primavera with garlic-butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Sassafras Creole & Seafood Restaurant

2501 Leon C. Simon Drive, (504) 288-3939; www.sassafrasnola.com Smothered okra includes shrimp, smoked sausage and okra in Creole tomato sauce served over rice with salad. Crabellini features fried crab cakes over capellini tossed with sauteed crawfish tails, mushrooms and pesto sauce and comes with salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Satsuma Cafe

3218 Dauphine St., (504) 3045962; 7901 Maple St., (504) 3095557; www.satsumacafe.com

Shrimp Roban features sauteed shrimp over shell pasta with cream sauce, scallions and parsley. Cheeseburger pasta includes ground beef, onions, cheese sauce, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, potato sticks, pickles and mustard. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Saucy’s

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4200 Magazine St., (504) 3012755; www.saucysnola.com The two-meat combo offers a choice of pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs, alligator sausage or smoked boudin with two sides, such as goat cheese macaroni and smoked beans, and comes with sweet potato muffins and sauce. Smoked St. Louis ribs are served with signature tangy Carolina-style sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Scotts’ Coffee & Tapas Bar

201 Carroll St., Mandeville, (985) 231-7632; www.thescottscoffeebar.com The Mariner salad includes shrimp salad, avocado, tomato, mixed greens and honey-lime vinaigrette. A popular tapas item is the petite filet au poivre. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Seed

1330 Prytania St., (504) 3022599; www.seedyourhealth.com Artichoke cakes are made with hearts of palm, artichokes and roasted corn and served with Buffalo sauce. Raw tacos are lettuce leaves filled with tomato, sprouts, avocado, onion, creme fraiche and seasoned crumbled walnuts. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; www.seithersseafood.com The soft-shell crab taco salad with shrimp remoulade is dressed with lime, cilantro and jalapeno. Coconut shrimp Thai sticks feature toasted coconut shrimp, pineapple, grape tomatoes and sweet Thai chili sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Semolina

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com

3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3559345; www.shakesugary.com Sweet and red potato corned beef hash is served with a baked egg nestled in the middle. The Louisiana-pickled blueberry ice cream sandwich is served on a lemon poppy seed cookie. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Shamrock

4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3010938; www.shamrockparty.com The barbecued pork sandwich comes dressed with coleslaw on top or on the side. Buffalo wings are served with celery and french fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

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4213 Magazine St., (504) 891-4213; www.shayarestaurant.com Lamb ragu is served with hummus, pine nuts and spring peas. Shakshouka features poached eggs in a stew of tomato, potatoes, fava beans and chilies. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442 Rhode Island clam chowder is a creamy New England-style chowder. Handsome Jimmy’s Lively Chili features more than 25 ingredients blended into a spicy chili. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Short Stop Po-Boys

119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com The roast beef po-boy features beef slow-cooked in its own juices served on French bread. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crabmeat and okra. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Siamese Thai Cuisine

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-8752; www.siamesecuisine.com Honey duckling is marinated and deep-fried duck served with honey sauce. Pineapple

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3201 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9480077; www.santafenola.com Chopped tuna tartare is mixed with mango, nuts and scallions and served with guacamole and focaccia. Seafood paella combines seafood, vegetables, saffron, Calasparra rice, broth and sherry. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Quinoa salad comes with chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, red onions and herbs tossed in lemon vinaigrette. The open-faced breakfast sandwich includes herb cream cheese, cucumber, tomato and arugula topped with a fried egg. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

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Sidelines Bar & Grill

1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-4002 The summer wrap features grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. The Sidelines burger includes a 10-ounce freshly ground beef patty. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Silk Road

2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.silkroadnola.com Louisiana crawfish egg rolls feature= mixed vegetables, Napa salad, bell peppers and cucumber. Blackened redfish is served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5257437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com The barbecue shrimp po-boy features Louisiana shrimp cooked with hot sauce and Worcestershire reduction. The D-Luxe pie is topped with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives and extra cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Slim Goodies Diner

3322 Magazine St., (504) 891-3447; www.slimgoodiesdiner.com The Guatemalan breakfast combo includes eggs, black beans, plantains, warm tortillas, avocado, sour cream and salsa. The one-eyed bacon cheeseburger is topped with a fried egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $

Smashburger

3300 Magazine St., (504) 342-2653; www.smashburger.com The Colorado burger comes with a choice of beef, chicken or veggie patty dressed with cheddar cheese spread, grilled Anaheim chilies, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and pepper Jack cheese. The truffle mushroom and Swiss burger features truffle mayonnaise, Swiss cheese and grilled cremini mushrooms on an egg bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Smilie’s Restaurant

5725 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 733-3000; www. smiliesrestaurant.com Summer salad is tossed with iceberg lettuce, diced chicken breast, blue cheese, tomatoes and tropical fruit. Sauteed chicken breast is served with Marsala cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Smitty’s Seafood

2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 468-1647 Smitty’s seafood boat features fried shrimp, fish and oysters, stuffed crab, french bread and french fries. Hot, boiled crawfish comes with all of the fixings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 9490696; www.snugjazz.com Fish Marigny is a fried fillet topped with Gulf shrimp and Creole cream sauce. An Angus beef patty burger and comes with a baked potato. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com Panko-crusted soft-shell crab is fried with garlic and served with a slaw of Napa cabbage, red onions, jalapenos, red pepper, cucumber and wasabi lime aioli. Chicory coffee-crusted rack of veal is served with Creole mustard glaze, mushroom dust, cochon de lait boudin and charred shishito peppers. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Soho Asian Cuisine

601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-2266; www. sohoasiancuisinemetairie.com Peking pork comes with onions and sweet and sour sauce. Salt and pepper drunken crab is deep-fried with chili pepper and garlic. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Southside Cafe

3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-6133; www.southsidecafe.net The Ruben sandwich features shredded Angus corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and house-made Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread. For brunch, eggs Pontchartrain includes applewood-smoked bacon, fried oysters and hollandaise on a toasted En-

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glish muffin. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Speakeasy Bar & Grill

4345 Williams Blvd., Suite F, Kenner, (504) 466-4069; www.speakeasybargrill.com The Kenna burger features a patty that is half ground beef and half hot sausage. The grilled chicken sandwich comes fully dressed. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Specialty Italian Bistro

2330 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Lasagna is made with ground beef, sausage, cheeses and house-made marinara and is served with salad and garlic cheese bread. Chicken piccata features pan-fried chicken topped with piccata sauce (lemon, capers and butter) over angel hair pasta, and it comes with salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Square Root

1800 Magazine St., (504) 3097800; www.squarerootnola.com Square Root’s ever-changing multicourse tasting menu features dishes such as the tableside-poured pozole rojo soup with grilled octopus, crispy pork belly, avocado puree, masa dumplings and lime juice-picked jalapenos, radicchio and shallots. Illanka chocolate mousse features an almond glaze, juniper-pickled blueberries, dark cocoa crumble, blueberry sorbet and olive oil and ricotta cake. Reservations required. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Squeal Bar-B-Q

8400 Oak St., (504) 302-7370; www.squeal-nola.com Pork tacos are served with horseradish coleslaw on a grilled corn tortilla. Black-eyed pea egg rolls are served with ranch dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Star Steak and Lobster House

237 Decatur St., (504) 525-6151; www.starsteak.com New Orleans-style seasoned 12-ounce rib-eye is served with a whole one-and-a-half-pound Maine lobster and a side. Mushrooms are stuffed with crabmeat and breadcrumbs. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner

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Stingray’s Restaurant

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com A yellowfin tuna steak is marinated in soy, seared with a pepper crust and topped with lemon-caper butter. Carpaccio is pepper-crusted raw beef tenderloin drizzled with horseradish sauce and topped with capers and red onion. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Steamboat Natchez

Toulouse Street Wharf, 400 Toulouse St., (504) 569-1401; www.steamboatnatchez.com Beef strip loin is served with blue cheese-horseradish emulsion. Natchez bread pudding is a souffle of La Louisiane French bread, eggs, cream vanilla and cinnamon with Callebaut Belgian white chocolate sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Stepbrothers Bar & Grill

4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-9856 The Cowboy burger is topped with bacon, cheddar, two onion rings, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. The Super club sandwich combines ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on three slices of Texas toast. Both are served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Steve’s Diner

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 210, (504) 522-8198; www.steves-diner.com The hot roast beef brisket po-boy with gravy is served on Alois J. Binder French bread with one side item. Herb-roasted chicken is slow cooked and served with two sides and a cornbread muffin. No reser-

The Store

814 Gravier St., (504) 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com The shrimp and collard greens po-boy features fried shrimp and New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. Shrimp and grits includes sauteed shrimp and Creole tasso gravy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Sucre

622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; 3025 Magazine St., (504) 5208311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com Summer macaron flavors include peaches and cream. Limited editions chocolates include a strawberry pina colada flavor. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

marinated flank steak served with garlic stir-fried vegetables and lime-chili dipping sauce. Ginger duck features stir-fried sliced duck breast served with ginger shoots, bell pepper, onion, button and wood ear mushrooms in sesame soybean sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ 2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite A, Gretna, (504) 391-0053; www.sunraygrill.com The Creole crab stack features fried green tomatoes, vine-ripened tomatoes, a jumbo lump crab cake and an over-easy egg. Thai ribs are brushed with spicy Thai barbecue sauce and served with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ 3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleans.superiorgrill.com Sizzling beef fajitas are served with onions, peppers, tomatoes, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheddar cheese, rice and beans. For a weekly special, soft-shell crab fills tacos served with rice and beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar

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3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 9422047; www.sugarparknola.com Bayou St. John fettuccine features grilled shrimp, andouille and Alfredo sauce. The Desire pizza is topped with shrimp, andouille and jalapenos. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 3097850; www.suisgeneris.com The constantly changing menu features dishes like pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. House-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Sun Ray Grill

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, herbs, butter and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Pan-seared Gulf fish is served with wild mushrooms, Swiss chard, leeks and parsnip puree. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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1418 Magazine St., (504) 5243828; 4807 Magazine St., (504) 895-5757; www.surreysnola.com Bananas Foster French toast is filled with banana cream cheese and topped with bananas, brown sugar rum sauce and powdered sugar. Shrimp and grits features Gulf shrimp atop a bowl of grits with bacon, scallions and French bread croutons. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

Sweet Daddy’s BBQ

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2207 Magazine St., (504) 5270771; www.steinsdeli.net The Italian hoagie is made with mortadella, Molinari Genoa, Molinari hot coppa, aged provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and house-made garlic vinaigrette on a 12-inch Amoroso’s hoagie roll. The Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-4040; www.stingrayseafoodrestauraunt.com Oyster Rockefeller salad features fried oysters atop spring mix with blue cheese and blue cheese dressing. Seafood salad includes sauteed crabmeat, crawfish and shrimp on a bed of romaine and iceberg lettuce with remoulade. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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chipotle mayonnaise, cheese and sour cream. Buffalo meat burgers are served on a Leidenheimer bun with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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The Sweet Palate

519 St. Louis St., (504) 522-5150; www.thesweetpalate.com Bananas Foster gelato is made with caramelized bananas and cinnamon rum. Chocolate brownie gelato combines dark chocolate gelato and chocolate brownie pieces. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com Seared scallops are served with Israeli couscous atop lima beans and wilted greens. Vegetable fillings are among the changing selection of empanadas. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Taco Del Mar

514 City Park Ave., (504) 272-0557; 1515 Poydras St., (504) 309-8311; www.tacodelmar.com Mondo burritos feature chicken, fish, pork, guacamole, ground beef, shredded beef or steak, plus pico de gallo, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, beans and sour cream in tomato, spinach or flour tortillas. Nachos are topped with a choice of ground beef, chicken, carnitas, steak or white fish, beans (refried, black or pinto), queso, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.Fri., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tag’s Meat Market & Deli

1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 277-6594 The Butcher Boy is a half-pound burger served with french fries and a drink. For a Thursday lunch special, a 9-ounce rib-eye steak is served with fries and bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

923 Metairie Road, Suite C, Metairie, (504) 836-6859; www.facebook.com/tajnola Chicken vindaloo features boneless chicken in spicy curry sauce. Masala dosa is a large rice and lentil crepe stuffed with potatoes cooked with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Taqueria Corona

1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5088; 5932 Magazine St., (504) 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com Avocado salad features sliced avocado, lettuce and tomatoes in tangy dressing. The shrimp quesadilla is filled with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and served with guacamole and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tartine

7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com Cured salmon salad features house-cured salmon, avocado, feta cheese, shaved fennel and French vinaigrette. Housesmoked turkey, Gruyere cheese, avocado, green leaf lettuce and garlic aioli are served on multigrain bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Taste Of Tokyo

10160 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyoriverridge.com Pork belly sliders feature oven-roasted chashu pork belly, cucumbers, red onions and sweet seafood sauce in a steamed Asian bun. Fried green tomatoes are lightly battered and deep fried, topped with snow crab and sweet chili sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Tasting Room

1906 Magazine St., (504) 5813880; www.ttrneworleans.com The Big Ass Meatball is a halfpound Two Run Farm beef meatball simmered in tomato sauce and served on a baguette with Parmesan. Warm lemon-butter shrimp are served over organic greens with avocado. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Ted’s Frostop

3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com The Loto burger is dressed with lettuce, tomato and Loto burger sauce. The root beer float features Frostop root beer, ice cream and whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tennou Sushi Bar

1818 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 11, Harvey, (504) 366-3898; www.tennousushi.com The Louisiana roll features oysters, snow crab, avocado and seafood sauce. Tempura oysters are served with spicy mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Thai Mint

1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001; www.thaimintrestaurant.com Ocean Siam features stir-fried seafood with cashews, pineapple, onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery, basil leaf and housemade sauce, served with white rice. Seafood kee mao is stirfried seafood, onion, bell pepper, basil and spicy sauce served with white rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Thanh Thanh Restaurant 131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-8678; www.t2restaurant.com Mama’s pad thai features rice noodles stir-fried with onions,

garlic, bean sprouts, peanuts, spicy sauce and chicken or shrimp. Asian “tacos” feature butter lettuce leaves filled with shrimp, beef or chicken, vermicelli noodles, carrots, cucumber and peanut sauce or vinaigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite D., Harahan, (504) 733-3803; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; 4218 Magazine St., (504) 8948554; www.theospizza.com The Local Pro is an olive oilbrushed crust topped with tomatoes, zucchini, black pepper, mozzarella and feta cheeses and fresh basil. The Eccentric features chicken, yellow squash, spinach, spicy tomatoes, Anaheim peppers, jalapenos and garlic with mozzarella, feta and pepper Jack cheeses on an olive oil-brushed crust. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Suite 1, Slidell, (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com Big Times hamburger steak features a three-quarter pound ground steak topped with sauteed onion and brown gravy and served with two sides and bread. The Times club is a toasted bun filled with roast beef, ham, smoked turkey,

cheddar and Swiss cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Tivoli & Lee

The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www.tivoliandlee.com Paneed rabbit comes with Swiss chard, prosciutto, wild mushrooms and blueberry and cauliflower chow-chow. The arugula and apple salad is tossed with beet chips, mascarpone, house-made candy-coated popcorn and smoked apple vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Toast

5433 Laurel St., (504) 267-3260; www.toastneworleans.com The steak melt features hanger steak, Gruyere cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onions and Dijon mayonnaise on sourdough toast. A savory crepe is filled with mushrooms, spinach, onion, roasted red pepper and goat cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Tomas Bistro

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942; www.tomasbistro.com Crawfish and goat cheese crepes are served with chardonnay Creole cream. Duck Julia features a roasted moulard duck breast and confit leg with wild rice, Swiss chard and raspberry fig sauce. Reservations rec-

ommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com Lightly fried soft-shell crab is served with linguine, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes and reggiano crawfish sauce. Fish Capri is sauteed fish topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, crawfish, capers, artichokes and beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tony Angello’s Ristorante 6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 488-0888; www.tonyangellos.com The “Feed Me” dinner includes sample portions of 10 or 11 dishes such as the lobster cup, rosemary chicken and cannelloni. Eggplant Tina features thin slices of fried eggplant topped with red gravy and Romano cheese. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tony Mandina’s Restaurant

1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 362-2010; www.tonymandinas.com Kolette Mandina’s turtle soup is made with snapping turtle meat. Eggplant Dominic Jude features crispy eggplant medallions served with shrimp and crabmeat stuffing, shrimp Alfredo sauce and linguine. PAGE 85

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616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Eggs Hussarde features poached eggs, grilled beef medallions, masa-fried Gulf oysters, a grilled tomato and red wine hollandaise. Chicken Tableau is an herb-roasted chicken breast and a crispy boneless thigh served with bearnaise and potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tony Moran’s Restaurant 240 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0113; www.tonymorans.com Chicken Tuscany features applewood-smoked chicken with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and Asiago cheese over penne pasta. Pasta puttanesca features spicy tomato sauce with capers and black olives over linguine pasta. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; www.toupsmeatery.com Louisiana crab claws are tossed in ancho-lime dressing and served with pickled fennel, pineapples and tomatoes. Grilled Georgia quail is served with Covey Rise Farms vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Tracey’s

2604 Magazine St., (504) 8975413; www.traceysnola.com Soft-shell crab fills a popular po-boy. Buffalo shrimp are tossed in Crystal wing sauce and served with blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Trenasse

Treo

3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 3044878; www.treonola.com Grilled chicken salad is made with mixed greens, grape tomatoes, blue cheese, shaved red onion, toasted almond slices, tarragon and buttermilk dressing. Royal red shrimp tacos are served in warm corn tortillas with fried green tomatoes and buttermilk-herb or sherry-chive slaw. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Trey Yuen Cuisine Of China

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com

TruBurger

8115 Oak St., (504) 218-5416; www.truburgernola.com Basic build-your-own burgers feature Angus beef patties and choices of vegetable toppings and sauces, and cheese and additional toppings are extra. The Deep South burger is topped with a fried green tomato, lettuce, onion and house-made pimiento cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Tujague’s Restaurant

823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com Hand-rolled gnocchi are served with jumbo lump crabmeat, wild mushrooms and truffle cream sauce. Filet Tujague’s is topped with Gulf oysters and Crystal bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Two Tony’s Restaurant

8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; www.twotonys.com Shrimp pasta Mediterranean features grilled Gulf shrimp with Roma tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, basil, garlic, caramelized onions and red wine. Paneed chicken or veal Montalbano is served with Creole mushroom meuniere sauce, a side and soup or salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Union Station Pub & Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.unionstationneworleans.com The CBD wrap features grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, lettuce, house-made pickles and ranch dressing in a tomato-basil wrap. Red bean-stuffed wontons are served with Sriracha-honey sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St., (504) 8919822; www.upperline.com The summer garlic festival menu includes shrimp with an Anthony Uglesich-style Muddy Waters sauce of garlic, anchovies and jalapenos.

Slow-roasted duck is served with garlic-port sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Vacherie

Hotel Ste. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., (504) 207-4532; www.vacherierestaurant.com Rabbit cassoulet is slowcooked and served with collard greens, navy beans and leeks. The Taste of Vacherie sampler includes seafood and okra gumbo, crawfish etouffee, smothered collard greens and fried green tomatoes with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Vazquez Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant

515 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 893-9336; www.vazquezpoboy.com Cuban specialties include a black bean and roast pork plate served with rice and fried plantains. The pressed Cuban sandwich is filled with ham, chorizo, Swiss cheese and pickles. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Vega Tapas Cafe

2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com Fideua is a pasta version of paella from the Valencia region of Spain. Oyster-stuffed duck breast is served over herbed orzo with sangria gastrique. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 301-2083; www.thevelvetcactus.com Watermelon salad features balsamic vinegar, banana peppers, red onion, queso fresco and cilantro. Shrimp and chorizo cheesecake is served with warm salsa verde and chipotle aioli. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991 Linguine with clams is served with red or white sauce. The expanded selection of steaks features an 8-ounce center-cut filet mignon. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Verti Marte

1201 Royal St., (504) 525-4767 The All That Jazz po-boy fills grilled French bread with ham, turkey, shrimp, American and PAGE 87

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444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 6807000; www.trenasse.com Crispy fried Louisiana frog legs are tossed with toasted garlic, butter and Buffalo sauce and served with honeycomb, mayonnaise and Stilton cheese. Raw oysters are available from an extensive raw bar. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Large Gulf shrimp are lightly fried, tossed with honey glaze and sprinkled with candied pecans and toasted sesame seeds. Beef tenderloin is stirfried with green beans, mushrooms, carrots, onions and Trey Yuen sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

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Swiss cheeses, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and house “wow” sauce. Barbecued ribs are served with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and two vegetable sides. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Vianne’s Tea House

544 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5683; www.viannes.com Vianne’s Tea experience, or high tea, features fresh-baked scones with lemon curd, cream and jam, an assortment of tea sandwiches, desserts and a pot of tea. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 Shepherd’s pie is filled with ground beef and topped with garlic mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Spicy jambalaya is made with chicken, spicy sausage, vegetables and rice. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Village Coffee & Tea Company

5335 Freret St., (504) 861-1909; www.villagecoffeenola.com Grilled chicken salad features avocado, mango and lime vinaigrette. The tuna salad sandwich is served with multi-grain pita chips, apple and walnut coleslaw or soup. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

Vine and Dine

141 Delaronde St., (504) 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com Mediterranean pizza is topped with pesto, marinated artichokes, Roma tomatoes and feta cheese. Housemade pate of liver and smoked sausage is topped with Grand Marnier sauce. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Vintage Garden Kitchen

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., second floor; 925 S. Labarre Road, Metairie, (504) 620-2495; www.vintagegardenkitchen.org Melon gazpacho is made with tomatoes, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, Vidalia onions, lemon, garlic and house-made hot sauce. For a salad, chicken, shrimp, portobello mushrooms or quinoa top greens, pineapple, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, toasted sesame seeds, crunchy noodles and ginger-miso

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant

5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, (504) 689-2482 The Big Boy seafood platter for two features fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, frog legs, crawfish tails and soft-shell crab. Seafood pizza is topped with shrimp, crawfish, crab, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Voodoo BBQ & Grill

Citywide; www.voodoobbq.com The Graveyard platter includes two meats from choices of pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked sausage and more, plus two sides and cornbread. Pulled pork fills a white or wheat bun and optional toppings include sweet and spicy pickles, coleslaw and onion strings. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

W.I.N.O.

610 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-8000; www.winoschool.com Diners can assemble a cheese plate from 20 varieties of soft, hard, semisoft and blue cheeses. Charcuterie boards feature salami and two cheeses. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

WOW Cafe

Citywide; www.wowcafe.com The Shanghai shrimp po-boy features fried shrimp topped with Asian slaw, cilantro and house ranch and Shanghai sauce. Santa Fe chicken tacos are filled with grilled or fried chicken, mixed cheeses, lettuce, tomato and Santa Fe sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Waffles on Maple

7712 Maple St., (504) 304-2662; www.wafflesonmaple.com The Heart Attack waffle is topped with two fried eggs, caramelized mushrooms and onions, jalapenos and melted muenster, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The Uptown Sweet Girl waffle is made with strawberries, bananas and house-made whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Walk-on’s Bistreaux and Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com Cajundillas are quesadillas filled with chicken, boudin, pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, andouille and rice. Seasoned waffle fries are topped with melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, bacon, banana peppers, scallions and chipotle ranch. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

SATSUMA CAFE offers breakfast items, sandwiches, baked goods, coffee and freshsqueezed juices.

Warehouse Grille

869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille.com The Warehouse oyster po-boy features fried oysters tossed in house-made Abita beer barbecue sauce with chopped bacon, green onion, blue cheese, spring greens and house-made ranch dressing. The 8-ounce pork rib-eye is topped with orange cranberry sauce and served with corn bread stuffing and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Wasabi

900 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 2673263; www.wasabinola.com The Mango Fresh roll includes tempura shrimp, cream cheese and cucumber on the inside, and snow crab, crunchy flakes and mango sauce on top. The Saints roll has tempura shrimp, cream cheese and crunchy jalapeno on the inside with fresh salmon, barbecued eel, smelt roe and eel sauce on top. No reservations. Frenchmen Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: Lunch Mon.-Sun.,

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4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com House-made cannelloni are stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with house-made tomato sauce. Creamy corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread bowl. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

dressing. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

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dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Water Street Bistro

804 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3855; www.waterstreetbistromadisonville.com Fried or sauteed soft-shell crab is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and Madeira wine sauce and served with wilted spinach. Flash-fried oysters are served on creamed spinach with a touch of anisette. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069; www.wayfarenola.com Pulled chicken Dijon is served on ciabatta with basil puree, Dijon vinaigrette, tomato confit, Kalamata olives, house-made bread and butter pickles, arugula, shaved red onion and Dijon mustard. Wayfare duck fat fries are served with chili pepper aioli. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse & Restaurant

769 W. Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9990; www.wjsmokehouse.com House-made andouille is used in the andouille burger. Plantation veal is fried and served over pasta with shrimp, artichoke and mushroom-basil cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Well

bacon, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and alfalfa sprouts and choices of cheese and bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

pesto, mozzarella and parmigiano cheeses and olives. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Who Dat Coffee Cafe

Ye Olde College Inn

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; www.facebook.com/whodatcoffeecafe The open-faced Marigny sandwich features crab and shrimp salad with remoulade on ciabatta. Not Yo Mama’s corn cakes are jalapeno corn cakes topped with creamy egg sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Willie Mae’s Scotch House

2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; 7457 St. Charles Ave. (504) 417-5424 Willie Mae’s is known for its fried chicken. Bread pudding is served with chocolate rum sauce. No reservations. St. Ann Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Wink’s Bakery and Bistro

1218 Decatur St., (504) 309-2481; www.winksbakery.com Buttermilk drops recreated from McKenzie’s recipe are baked every morning with a variety of glazes including maple-bacon. Buttermilk drop bread pudding is soaked in cream, butter, egg and sugar, baked and topped with rum sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Wit’s Inn

Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 593-6955; www.wellcompany.com. The Mojito Smoothie is made with coconut water, honey, spinach, chia seeds, mint leaves, cucumber, parsley, avocado, pineapple and lime. The Cake Batter Smoothie has vanilla protein, almond milk, mango and almond butter. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com Hawaiian pizza features herb sauce, Chisesi ham, applewood-smoked bacon, red and green bell peppers, jalapenos and provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Creole Italian pizza has red sauce, spicy shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, red onions and pesto sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Welty’s Deli and Catering

Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse

336 Camp St., (504) 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com The Napa salad features mixed greens, wine-soaked cranberries, hardwood-smoked bacon, toasted walnuts, apples, blue cheese and sugarcane pepper jelly vinaigrette. The California club includes ham, turkey,

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404 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 281-4893; www.woodpizzaneworleans.com Heirloom tomato salad is tossed with feta, house-made croutons, fresh mint, aged balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The wood-fired chicken and artichoke pie is topped with

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com The daily fish special is a Gulf fish fillet topped with Louisiana lump crabmeat and served with roasted corn sauce and maque choux. Heirloom tomato salad features heirloom roasted beets, herbed goat cheese and beet vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Yuki Izakaya

525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122 Karaage is chicken marinated in ginger sauce and fried. Spicy onigiri are traditional seaweed-wrapped rice balls filled with spicy roe. No reservations. Dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Z’otz

8210 Oak St., (504) 861-2224; www.zotzcafe.com Mrs. Wheat’s Cajun-style meat pies are served warm. The vegan muffuletta is made with tempeh and olive salad. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Zara’s Supermarket & Po-boys

4838 Prytania St., (504) 8950581; www.zarasmarket.com. House-made chicken salad features all white meat chicken breast, green onions, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, mayonnaise and apples. Boiled crawfish are available in season. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Zea Rotisserie & Grill

Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com Rotisserie chicken is available with the house seasoning rub, garlic herb or sweet chili glaze. The rotisserie rib-eye is served with two sides such as french fries, mashed sweet potatoes, Thai snap beans, red beans and rice or steamed broccoli. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Zimmer’s Seafood

4915 St. Anthony Ave. (504) 282-7150 Chilled crab salad features tocrab marinated with Italian herbs. Fried oyster po-boys are served on Gendusa Bakery bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.–Sat. Credit card. $

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Through Monday, June 15, Italy Direct (631 Royal St., 504-522-2231; 709 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-566-4933; 1537 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-831-1111; www.italydirectclothing. com) offers a special: get a suit, shirt, tie and shoes for $500. Buffalo Exchange (3312 Magazine St., 504-891-7443; www.buffaloexchange.com) recently opened an online boutique, The Vintage Buffalo (www.thevintagebuffalo. com), featuring vintage fashions, jewelry and accessories from the 1940s-’70s.

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Project Proposal (504-416-5696; projectproposalnola@gmail.com) recently opened. Stacey Asaro, a wedding planner and marriage proposal expert, offers personalized marriage proposal ideas. Oya! Market (2360 St. Claude Ave., 504-5759142; www.oyamarketnola.com) celebrates its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. There will be live entertainment, craft classes, book signings and more. Oya! is a collective of entrepreneurs and features a storefront, performance space and work areas.

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ounded in 1870 by the Texas and Pacific Railroad, Westwego (www.cityofwestwego.com) was established as a railroad yard and dock linking the Mississippi River to Bayou Segnette, Bayou Lafourche and the Gulf of Mexico. According to the City of Westwego’s website, folklore states that railroad passengers heard the conductor yell, “West we go,” as the train left the station. Early residents — many of them fishermen, shrimpers and trappers — were drawn to the area due to its proximity to the New Orleans markets, the Gulf and Barataria Basin. Westwego residents prize this heritage, which is evidenced by the Westwego Historical Museum, Sala Avenue (a historical district) and the Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market. “The farmers market is a place to bring … the community together,” says market coordinator Keith Bouvier. “We host many events during the year — some are free, some with small fees, but families can come out and enjoy themselves. We also make the market available to the residents and community for rentals and special events for schools, churches, et cetera. We open it up to vendors [and] crafters to show their goods and to residents who want a space for a garage sale or flea market.” Bouvier says Westwego maintains a balance of locally owned businesses and big-box stores. “There are several local restaurants that serve good food at reasonable prices, supermarkets that cater to the local residents that can’t make the big trips to the giant supermarkets such as Wal-Mart [and] several hardware and marine supply

french market | June 13-14 | 10 A.m. to 7 p.m.

Open various times 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Music Stages

ABITA BEER MAINSTAGE at the Old U.S. Mint opens at 11 A.M. with last act ending at 6:30 P.M. CATHEAD VODKA STAGE in Dutch Alley opens at 10:00 A.M. with last act ending at 5:00 P.M. (Indoor) NOLA BABY AND FAMILY MAGAZINE STAGE inside the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Dutch Alley) opens at 10:30 A.M. with last act ending at 4:30 P.M.

Food Booths

Open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Located near the Flea Market and Old U.S. Mint, on French Market Place and Barracks Streets FRENCH MARKET PLACE: A Bite Outside, Andrea's Restaurant & Catering, Crêpes a la Cart, Food Drunk Food Truck, George's Produce, Purloo, Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar BARRACKS STREET: Chartres House, J's Seafood Dock, Who Dat Coffee Café, Voleo's Seafood Restaurant

Tomato Sellers

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• Interactive Craft Booths • Children’s books and author signings • Playbuild NOLA

in Dutch Alley, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Facepainting & Balloon Artists • Miniature Golf • Hula hooping station for all ages at Old U.S. Mint near mainstage

Louisiana Cookin Culinary Stage Located between Farmers and Flea Markets at Gov. Nicholls Street COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS | 12:30 to 4:30 P.M. both days CREOLE TOMATO EATING CONTESTS | Sunday at 1:30 P.M. BEST OF THE FEST AWARDS | Saturday at 1:30 P.M.

festival key Tomatoes for Sale

CULINARY CONVERSATIONS | both days at 11:30 A.M. Beverage Booths Water, Juice, Soft Drinks, Specialty Cocktails, Draft Beer

Souvenirs

Restrooms

ATM’s

Nola Baby & Family Magazine Stage

Children’s Activities

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Chef Justin Devillier impresses at Balise. By Helen Freund

Compere-ing notes

On June 2, Top Chef: New Orleans runner-up Nina Compton officially opened her highly anticipated first restaurant Compere Lapin (535 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-599-2119; www.comperelapin. com). It sits inside the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery (www.old77hotel.com) on the edge of the Warehouse District and has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Tchoupitoulas Street. The restaurant’s namesake, a trickster rabbit character from Caribbean folklore, is present in several forms — emblazoned onto the walls and as a silver figurine perched on top of the bar, which overlooks an open kitchen. The menu is influenced by Compton’s upbringing in St. Lucia and incorporates her classic French training and experience with Italian cuisine at Scarpetta in Miami. Bar snacks include roasted jerk corn on the cob served with lime and aioli and crispy conch croquettes paired with pickled pineapple tartar sauce. Dirty rice is transformed into arancini — lightly breaded, fried and served with tart orange mojo. Appetizers include cold-smoked tuna tartare with avocado and crispy banana chips sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and roasted beet salad with ricotta and pistachios. Servers shave foie gras onto a duo of beef with ceci beans, and roasted chicken comes on a bed of fresh corn grits with sausage jus. Cure veteran Ricky Gomez is in charge of the bar program and he’s joined by Abigail Gullo, who until recently helmed the bar at SoBou. A list of 12 cocktails includes a smoothie-like drink made with tequila, lime, cinnamon, Campari and avocado. The Abuelita daiquiri combines cachaca, lime, plantains and coffee. There are several beers on tap and a selection of roughly 20 wines by the glass. Compere Lapin serves dinner daily, and breakfast and lunch service are imminent. — HELEN FREUND PAGE 94

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alise, the new restaurant from husband-and-wife team Justin Devillier and Mia Freiberger-Devillier, is less elegant than its acclaimed Uptown sister, La Petite Grocery, and it provides refined Southern fare in a casual, tavern-like atmosphere. The setting is a historic Creole townhouse on the corner of Carondelet and Girod streets, formerly occupied by Ditcharo’s. The renovated space has a seafaring, maritime feel and its name pays homage to the first French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The front room features a long marble bar, dark wood details and a handful of tables, and there’s a smaller back dining room lined with black leather crumbs and finished with small dollops of Balise serves an oyster banquettes. Upstairs, a larger dining room tends to get garlicky dill mayonnaise. sandwich with french fries. very loud. If the downstairs room feels intimate and A baked rigatoni dish combines chewy reserved, the upstairs is downright boisterous. A long P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER pasta, a dark, velvety ragout of beef wraparound balcony provides a more romantic setting, cheeks and melted fontina cheese. The weather permitting. tender morsels of beef are cloaked in rich The restaurant’s attention to detail touches everygravy that emits a strong umami flavor and what thing from small shared plates to a list of expertly tastes decadent. crafted cocktails. One can make a night of it here over Balise Eggplant sits atop silky pine nut puree with cocktails and bar snacks as easily as with a full meal. notes of coriander, lemon and garlic. The medley where Pickled quail eggs come three to an order and serves as the base for tender hunks of roasted 640 Carondelet are delicious but provide little more than a taste. cobia, and its golden crust gives way to firm, rich St., (504) 459-4449; Served in diminutive mason jars with sweet-andflakes. Charred cucumbers provide a welcome www.balisenola.com spicy hot sauce, the briny orbs give way to creamy, crunch and freshness without stealing the show. velvety yolks. Entrees include crispy-fried drum served atop when Blistered shishito peppers are topped with rich, charred romaine lettuce with peas, capers and lunch Mon.-Fri., bacon breadcrumbs and soft cream cheese. It’s an inburnt lemon and Piave Vecchio dressing. dinner daily dulgent bar snack best shared with at least one other A cheeseburger is topped with melted cheddar, person, if not two or three. caramelized onions, bread and butter pickles and how much On the menu’s garde manger, or cold plates sec“comeback sauce.” It’s available on the lunch and expensive tion, vegetables — often considered lagniappe or an dinner menus, the former of which is considerafterthought — are given the attention they deserve. ably more casual and includes several sandwich what works Long-stemmed broccoli comes with Piave Vecchio, an and salad options. blistered shishito Italian cow’s milk cheese and sauce gribiche. Beets The desert list is simple and short and includes peppers, venison are tossed with mixed lettuces, Spanish goat cheese, sticky toffee pudding with salted pecans and a tartare, pan-roastpickled berries and pistachios, and Brussels sprouts smoked vanilla ice cream. ed cobia get a Southeast Asian treatment with the addition of Although friendly, service can be a bit harried fish sauce, chilies and peanuts. and could use some finesse. Things don’t always what doesn’t Some vegetable dishes fare better than others. A go smoothly with reservations or requests heirloom cucummedley of pickled heirloom cucumbers comes nestled relayed between staff. bers with olives is on a bed of Castelvetrano olive tapenade and topped Despite the occasional hiccup, Devillier’s too briny, service with shavings of mullet bottarga. The flavor and talents shine here. Balise appears poised to usher needs attention crunch of the cucumbers get lost amid the salinity of in a new breed of restaurants, more casual than the olives and heavy-handed brine. some Uptown and French Quarter counterparts, check, please Venison gets luxury treatment here; tossed with and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. refined Southolive oil and lemon; the meat is finely diced and served ern fare in a as a tartare. Instead of being served with toast or casual tavern Contact Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com crackers, the meat is topped with buttery rye bread-

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Locavorleans

The month-long Eat Local Challenge (www.nolalocavore.org) is in its second week, and upcoming events include foraging expeditions, bicyle rides to urban gardens and more. The annual event challenges participants to eat only foods and ingredients produced or raised within a 200-mile radius of the city. This year’s focus on indigenous plant and animal species is meant to educate locals about some of the lesser-known foods available to them, some of which can be found in their backyards. “These are things that people usually just don’t think about eating because they would never see it at the grocery store,” says Eat Local New Orleans founder Lee Stafford. “We are spotlighting wild edibles, wild game and wild plants; it’s inspired by a movement that is going on all over the United States.” Here are some of this year’s events: • Wild edibles rooftop dinner party. Purslane, persimmons, hickory nuts and paw paws are some of the locally grown ingredients guests can expect to find at the June 26 wild edibles party on the rooftop of the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. (1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504-352-1150; www.zeitgeistnola.org). Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo will cook a meal composed of 90 percent Louisiana ingredients. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Wild edibles talk and New Orleans City Park foraging expedition. On June 19, Colorado State University botanist Charles Allen will talk to guests at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504-2677490; www.southernfood.org) about edible plants found in the Gulf South. The next morning, Allen leads an expedition through Couturie Forest in City Park where participants can forage for edible plants and mushrooms. A similar expedition will take place at 5 p.m. that day in Audubon Park. The cost is $3 for Eat Local participants and $8 general admission. • Chicken raising workshop. Learn how to raise chickens and build a chicken coop at this June 14 workshop at Press Street Gardens (7 Press St., 504-940-2914; www.pressstreetgardens.com) at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Local gardener and chicken keeper Margee Green will sell several chicks at the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Beekeeping workshop: On June 20, beekeeper Jerry Burg will discuss raising bees and help participants plan their own apiaries. Burg will give free presentations at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Crescent City Farmers Market (700 Magazine St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org) • Urban farm bike tours. In collaboration with NOLA Social Ride (www.nolasocialride.org), the Eat Local organizers have planned several bike rides to urban farms and community gardens. Participants will meet at the Zeitgeist on June 13 and 27 and ride to community gardens across the city. The Eat Local Challenge ends June 30. A complete list of events is available on the website. — HELEN FREUND

Restaurant news

• 3 Potato 4, the Broadmoor baked potato and fry shop, moved to a new location in the French Market (1235 N. Peters St., Space 15, 504-298-7761; www.3p4shop.com). The shop specializes in baked organic spuds, which are served with a choice of vegan and gluten-free toppings and 18 dipping sauces. The cart will also sell three-bean chili and soy-free, gluten-free cheese fries. 3 Potato 4 is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. • Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (1104 Decatur St., 504-592-2565; www.margaritavilleneworleans.com) will close June 30 and reopen at a new location on upper Decatur Street, says Director of Domestic Operations Bret Brown. The old space will be occupied by a B.B. King’s Blues Club, Brown said. • Kin (4600 Washington Ave., 504-304-8557; www.facebook.com/kinfordindin), the contemporary American restaurant in Gert Town, now serves lunch. The menu features four types of Japanese ramen and several appetizers. Kin serves lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. • Chef Adolfo Garcia opened Primitivo (1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504-8811775; www.primitivonola.com) May 26 and added lunch service last week. Primitivo serves lunch Tuesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. — HELEN FREUND

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3-COURSE interview

Zack Lemann Entomologist

As part of this month’s Eat Local Challenge, Zack Lemann brought a group of curious participants to Manchac Swamp, where the group caught more than 100 dragonflies and grasshoppers. Lemann demonstrated how to cook the critters at the Bug Appetit dining room at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Lemann, manager of Animal and Visitor Programs at the Insectarium, spoke with Gambit about the growing popularity of edible insects.

Is eating insects a thing now?

Lemann: Absolutely. Since 2011, there’s been an incredible uptick in popularity when it comes to edible insects. If you look around the country, there are more and more of these popping up every day. There are a lot of Asian and a lot of Mexican restaurants that are experimenting with it and including [insects] on their menus. Here in New Orleans, it’s already happening at Johnny Sanchez, where they’re serving Oaxacan chapulines (grasshoppers).

How can people catch edible insects in the area?

How do you cook the bugs?

L: I’m not a chef, and I don’t have culinary training — I’m just a bug guy who knows how to turn a stove on. But there’s a very general rule that as long as you’re not exposing the insect to really high heat, which will make them burst, you can do pretty much everything with them. You can grill them, bake them, roast them, pan fry them. … I’ve enjoyed grasshoppers and crickets when they’re roasted — you can season them afterwards or before, and it renders them fairly crispy. I’ve eaten dragonflies raw before, and I wouldn’t recommend it. They taste kind of fishy, and not an agreeable fishy. But when you fry them, they taste a lot like soft-shell crab, and they’re absolutely delicious. I like to treat them like a fish and run them through a raw egg mixture and some seasoned fish fry and then fry them for half a minute on each side in oil over medium heat. I like to serve them with mushrooms and Dijon-soy butter. What’s funny is that when you serve bugs to people who are excited about doing something new and foreign, they don’t want it mixed in with other textures and flavors. But that’s how I like them best. — HELEN FREUND

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L: We took people out to the Manchac Swamp, but there are lots of places in the surrounding areas. You’ll find lots of dragonflies, grasshoppers and katydids (which are close relatives to grasshoppers and crickets). There are probably a lot more edible caterpillars out there than I’m aware of and, of course, there are a lot of termites. When you go after dragonflies in the daytime, you need to target your efforts to those that land often and fly close to the ground. Catching a dragonfly while it’s in the air is no easy feat. When you collect stuff to eat in the wild, you want the calories that you bring back to be greater than the calories you expend. Grasshopper collecting is typically best when you have a heavy net, one you use to sweep across the grass multiple times, around ankle or knee height. After you catch the bugs, you put them in wax paper (for dragonflies) or a sturdier container (for grasshoppers) and freeze them, which kills the insects.

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BEER buzz The Metairie location of World of Beer (4100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-266-2689; www.worldofbeer.com/locations/ metairie) is rolling out several new programs this summer, including a weekday lunch menu featuring Louisiana dishes such as jambalaya, red beans and crawfish pasta. World of Beer is launching a summer partnership program with three breweries: San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery from Colorado and Southern Tier Brewing Company from New York State. Each World of Beer in Metaire offers week, one of the breweries sends World of Beer a keg not a large selection available anywhere except the originating brewery’s tap of craft beers. room. One such keg will be tapped every Friday. Customers COURTESY posting photos of the summertime beers on social media W O R L D O F B EER with the hashtag #WOBtrip are eligible to win brewery trips to Dogfish Head, Anchor and Breckenridge breweries. June focuses on Anchor Brewing, and World of Beer kicked off the series June 5 by tapping California Uncommon, a Kolsch-style beer made with Meyer lemons. In July, four special beers from Oskar Blues, whose beers were recently introduced in Louisiana, will be tapped: REEB Rye’d IPA, a rye IPA hopped with Columbus, Centennial, Cascade and Chinook hops; Judas Porter, a smoked English porter; Grandma’s Pils, a pre-Prohibition style pilsner made with barley and corn; and Death By Coconut, an Irish porter aged with coconut and dark chocolate. August will feature Southern Tier beers; the special brews will be announced later this summer. World of Beer is implementing happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 22, when select beers will be $4, there will be $6 wine and cocktail specials and $5 appetizers. A Warehouse District World of Beer location is expected to open on Julia Street in August, says General Manager David Coffin. — NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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WINE of the week

2012 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay CALIFORNIA RETAIL $20-$25

Some chardonnay fans prefer buttery, creamy, oaky California styles, while others like more austere, crisp, minerally, un-oaked or neutral oak styles, which are more typically French. But there are alternatives that split the difference, like this wine, which has been included on Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 list six times in the past 17 years. It is a gently oaked blend of separately vinified grapes from 22 of California’s finest vineyards in Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties and the Pacific coast. In 1993, Landmark enlisted enologist Helen Turley to work on its chardonnay. The vintner now uses whole grape cluster pressing, ferments with native yeast strains and ages the wine in French oak. In the glass, it offers complex aromas of lemon grass, apple, toast and honeysuckle. On the palate, taste citrus, pear, white peach, melon and subtle oak spice. Drink it with grilled fish, sashimi, salads, rosemary roasted chicken and light pasta dishes. Buy it at: W.I.N.O. Shop, Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket and Saia’s Super Meat Market. Drink it at: Irene’s Cuisine, Antoine’s Restaurant, Emeril’s New Orleans, Nola, Emeril’s Delmonico, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Gordon Biersch, Crowne-Plaza New Orleans Airport, La Provence and Dakota Restaurant. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Summer Harvest Gala

6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Wednesday French Market at Barracks Street

www.frenchmarket.org The event features cocktails by Cane & Table and food by chefs Justin Devillier (La Petite Grocery), Slade Rushing (Brennan’s), Vishwesh Bhatt (City Grocery, Oxford, Mississippi), Kristen Essig (Meauxbar) and Rebecca Wilcomb (Herbsaint). There’s music by the Creole String Beans. The fundraiser supports the French Market’s weekly farmers markets. Tickets $150.

Creole Tomato Festival

11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday French Market between Dumaine and Barracks streets

www.frenchmarket.org The festival celebrates local tomatoes with cooking demonstrations, a Creole tomato-eating contest and tomatoes for sale. Musical entertainment includes Jon Cleary, Stephanie Jordan, Paul Sanchez, Honey Island Swamp Band, 101 Runners and others. Free admission.

Sugarman’s Bagels pop-up

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday 1000 Figs, 3141 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 301-0848; www.1000figs.com

Laura Sugarman of Sugarman’s Bagels & More holds a pop-up brunch at the Fauborg St. John restaurant. The menu includes bagels with beet-cured Norwegian salmon, herbed cream cheese, red onion and capers; yeasted waffles with lemon-thmye curd and peaches; yard egg with a bagel, aged cheddar and smoked-bacon, and more.

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Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

Evolving tastes “It was known that chimps prefer cooked food, but it was an open question whether chimps had the patience to wait through the pretend ‘shake and bake’ process. And, the researchers wanted to know if the animals could understand ‘that when something raw goes in there it comes out cooked.’”

— From a New York Times story about the work of scientists Felix Warneken and Alexandra G. Rosati, whose research showed chimpanzees would “cook” (the improvised process didn’t include fire, which chimps haven’t mastered) food rather than eat it raw if given a method. Humans are believed to have begun cooking food one to two million years ago.

Five dishes with flavored aioli

1 Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161 www.capdevillenola.com

Fried red beans and rice balls are served with green onion aioli and hot sauce.

2 Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488–6582 www.katiesinmidcity.com

Jalapeno aioli accompanies crawfish beignets stuffed with jalapenos, onions and three types of cheese.

3 Liberty’s Kitchen

300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011 www.libertyskitchen.org

The City Park sandwich features sausage, egg, provolone cheese and roasted red pepper aioli on ciabatta bread.

4 Namese

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899 www.namese.net

Braised duck is dressed with hoisin aioli, pickled vegetables, bacon and cheese on a po-boy roll.

5 Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069 www.wayfarenola.com

The margherita sandwich includes fresh mozzarella and provolone cheeses, tomatoes, basil puree, sauteed spinach and salsa verde aioli on a pistolette.

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New Orleans honky tonk band The Deslondes releases its anticipated debut album. By Alex Woodward

“I remember thinking it was going to be a total flop,” Doores says. “There wasn’t much of a country scene in our group of friends. … We were surprised at the reception of it. That’s when I realized, there’s a dancing culture here. Our friends like to go out and dance. Everyone had a love for country because it’s related to all the old folk and jug and gospel and all the stuff people were influenced by, and it’s also got this rhythm you can two-step to. It just became a scene.” With a new lineup — including Riley Downing, Cameron Snyder and John James Tourville — the band changed its name to The Deslondes. Tourville joined the band after busking and learning lap steel and fiddle in New Orleans. While gearing up for a tour with Alabama Shakes, the band picked up Snyder in Washington. “We couldn’t get enough guest lists for everybody we wanted to get in, so we said if he played tambourine and sang and played percussion with us, we could get him in,” Cutler says. “He came back all the way to New Orleans with us and has been here ever since.” As for Downing, who is one of the most prolific songwriters in the band and sings with a hardened, low drawl, “We kind of plucked him out of Missouri,” Cutler says. The Deslondes also is a reunion — Doores and Snyder played in Broken Wing Routine several years ago, and Snyder and Tourville played in the Longtime Goners. Doores and Downing met trading songs around the campfire at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Oklahoma. Live, the band often performs with all members at the front of the stage, locked into harmonies

and turning dives into Oprys, P H OTO BY EL EN A RI C C I anchored on one end by Snyder’s minimal percussion kit and the other by Tourville’s lap steel The Deslondes OUT and fiddle. JUN Recorded in Nashville with proThe Deslondes ducer Andrija Tokic (who helmed (New West Records) Hurray for the Riff Raff’s Small Town Heroes and the Tumbleweeds’ 2012 LP Holy Cross Blues), the band’s debut opens with a rolling, bass-handed piano lick introducing Downing’s deep twang on “Fought the Blues and Won.” Snyder’s “Low Down Soul” is a sleepy, downtrodden tearjerker, and his fat snare locks a Stax-inspired rhythm on “Still Someone.” Cutler’s “Louise” plays like a straightforward, harmony-filled George Jones number lit up by Tourville’s trusty lap steel. On closer “Out on the Rise,” Doores — accompanied by piano, distant percussion and a soft clarinet — turns a bare soul number into a gospel-tinged, Dixieland-inspired ballad. With five songwriters in the band, the Deslondes had to whittle its catalog to a handful. “We just fisticuff,” Doores says, laughing. “We usually try to work democratically about it. Luckily we have five members in the band. It’s usually three against two. If we get another member there’s no way we’ll ever make a decision.”

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here’s a dead end that stops short of the Mississippi River levee at the end of Deslonde Street. The pavement gives way to grass, and the river bends away from downtown New Orleans and goes straight past Sam Doores’ backyard. Depending who you ask, Deslonde could be named after a rebel slave, Bertrand Gravier’s wife Marie, or the French province La Londe. To Doores, it’s the birthplace of The Deslondes. “The band started here; we started writing, recording and rehearsing here — we’ve all lived on Deslonde,” Doores says. “It’s right where the river bends, people hang out and trade tunes. We have a lot of bonfires in the backyard. I used to host songwriter nights around the fire. We’d have speakeasies, bands, dances, cookouts — it’s like being the country but right in the city. It’s the best of both worlds.” The band’s self-titled debut album arrives June 9 on New West Records. The Deslondes fills its 40-minute span with soul, gospel, campfire blues, sad songs filling empty roadhouses, New Orleans-inspired rhythm and blues, rambling men and lonesome wanderers — wrapped up in country music and held together by a spit-shined belt buckle. “The foundation of the city is a mix of a million things together, coming out with its own personality and character,” says Doores, pulling his well-worn brown boot from the levee. “The group of friends we have and the musicians we play with all play a bunch of different styles and everybody likes to play with each other and learn from each other. … Everybody’s doing everything.” Doores hitchhiked and busked into town in 2007 and, eventually, put together the Tumbleweeds with bassist Dan Cutler. “I was just a folkie doing the acoustic Woody Guthrie-wannabe thing, and I wanted to start a band people could dance to,” Doores says. “He was playing the bass really well and singing high harmonies and he liked country music, and I wanted to start a honky tonk band.” The Tumbleweeds were among a small, young downtown scene digging into classic country and folk. In 2011, the band and members of Hurray for the Riff Raff held a Classic Country Night residency at Desperados, a now-closed Frenchmen Street pizza place, that turned into weekly rave-ups. Widebrimmed songwriters, teenage runaways, their dogs, tourists and drunk pizza fiends saddled up for song debuts and standards.

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Text messenger Rob Clare directs Cymbeline at Tulane By Will Coviello

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ob Clare, a director, actor and Shakespeare guru, watches David Huynh and Christopher Kelly rehearse a sword fight in Cymbeline. Iachimo (Kelly) has disarmed Posthumus (Huynh) and stands over him, preparing to drive his blade into his former friend’s chest. He hesitates just long enough for Posthumus to kick his legs from under him and regain his weapon. “I quite like stage combat,” says Clare, who Acclaimed British Shakespeare director Rob Clare opens the season at New Orleans Shakespeare notes that he carried a lot Festival at Tulane. of spears in his early days at Britain’s Royal ShakeCymbeline speare Company. JUNE 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 1:30 p.m. Sun. Clare has built a career around his love of ShakeTulane University, Lupin Hall speare, including attaining (504) 865-5105 a doctorate from Oxford University, and his secwww.neworleansshakespeare.org ond stint (not on staff) at Royal Shakespeare was as a consulting text coach. Clare laughs. We’ll get gasps of shock. We’ll get also worked at Britain’s National Theatre, gasps of recognition.” but he has spent the last five years Cymbeline is named for one of its living in New York with his wife, actress characters, an ancient British king. His Reiko Aylesworth (24, Lost) and directing daughter Imogen has secretly wed her Shakespeare productions around the love, Posthumus, which makes him heir U.S. With Shakespeare’s language, stage to the throne. Cymbeline feels tricked combat and acting, Clare takes the same by the concealment, and Posthumus approach to directing. must flee, separating from Imogen. “I like having actors give a scene Many people are colluding to choose shape,” he says. “I like to respond. the future king, including Cymbeline’s I liked it that way when I was an actor — new wife, who wants her son to rule I don’t like to be moved around like a the land, possibly by having him wed chess piece.” Imogen. At the same time, Roman leaders In an evening of rehearsal for the are displeased with their vassel king, opening show in the New Orleans ShakeCymbeline, and preparing to crush his speare Festival at Tulane University’s rule, further complicating the intrigue in 2015 season, Clare pushes actors to revel his court. The work focuses on fidelity in uncertainty, acknowledging their charamong spouses, family members, friends, acters’ predicaments and choices — and rulers and their servants. the possibility of different outcomes. The play is one of Shakespeare’s later “It’s starting to feel like the scene works, and Clare believes he was at the is happening by accident rather than height of his career when he wrote it. He by design,” he says at one point to Erin also believes he’s at a good point in his Cessna, who plays Cymbeline’s central career to appreciate the work. character, Imogen, and John R. Lewis, “I’m kind of into a zone in my life as who as Pisanio is tasked with killing her. he was then,” Clare says. “I’ve seen so “That’s a good thing.” much of life’s journey. But just when you This is Tulane Shakespeare’s first think you know something, life can be so production of Cymbeline, and Clare has humbling and exhilarating. Every time I long wanted to direct it. The play is not start a project, I feel a lack of knowledge frequently mounted, Clare says, because — [Shakespeare is] so open to interpretation and [there are] so many layers of it defies easy characterization as comedy or tragedy. possibility. … Shakespeare was ahead of “It’s challenging and rich,” he says. “But his time — Shakespeare was ahead of it’s not easy to pigeonhole. … We’ll get our time.”

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Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Hill Country Funk, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, ADO, 5 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski, 8

TUESDAY 9 21st Amendment — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 8 Apple Barrel — Jack Hinson Band, 10:30 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Tony Kahn Duo, 2; Vivaz, 4:30; Dana & the Boneshakers, 8 Banks Street Bar — Chickenhead, 9 Blue Nile (Balcony Room) — Open Ears Music Series feat. Plunge, 10 BMC — Shamaniacs, Eudora Evans, The Abney Effect, 5 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Cafe Negril — The Mumbles, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30

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Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Robert Kahn, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Renshaw Davies, 6; Jon Cleary, 8 Circle Bar — Laura Dyer Jazz Trio, 6; Slang, Yard Dogs, 10 Columns Hotel — John Rankin & Detroit Brooks, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 5 Gasa Gasa — Progression Music Series feat. Fro-Yo Ma, Dominik Minix Quartet, Kayla Jasmine, 10

House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Chasing Jonah, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Stuart McNair, 5; Messy Cookers, 8 The Maison — Kristina Morales, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6; Swamp Donkeys, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park — Richard Scott, noon Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7 Old Point Bar — Isla Nola, 8 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10

Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 Cafe Negril — The Melataun, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 8:30 Casa Borrega — Sasha Masakowski & Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Chelsea, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — John Rankin, 5:30; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — Mike True, 6; Messages, The Dirty Heat, Paper Bison, 10 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30

Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5

d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Lucas Davenport, 7 Siberia — The Bad Ideas, Melville Dewys, The Bills, Boy Sprouts, 9 Snug Harbor — Steve Pistorius & the Southern Syncopators, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 10 21st Amendment — Matt Lemmler, 4:30; Jeff Greenberg’s Charming Lil’ Quartet, 8 Algiers Point — Wednesdays on the Point: Rebirth Brass Band, 5:30

DMac’s — Talia Keys, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Meghan Stewart & Too Darn Hot, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel Duo, 5

Orleans — Dana Abbott, 5 The Jefferson Orleans North — Jay Zainey Orchestra, 6:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Tim Robertson, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Kyle Cripps, 5; Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Mario Abney Sextet, 8 The Maison — Jazz Vipers, 6:30; James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Frog & Friends, 10 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7 Old Point Bar — Bob Green & the Green River Band, 8 Old U.S. Mint — Meghan Swartz, 2 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Kid Merv, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & Next Generation, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Blues Cats, 8:30 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Tony Seville, 7

BMC — Bobby Love, Friends Fly South, Water Seed, 5 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Duo, 8 Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Tom McDermott & Debbie Davis, 8, 9 & 10 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Blues Frenzy, 7; Still Wertz & the Whores of Perception, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 Circle Bar — Sentry, 10 City Park Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight: The Yat Pack, 6 Columns Hotel — Naydja Cole, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7; Otra, 10 DMac’s — Emma & the Watts, 8

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Jerry Embree, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Wayne Maureau Trio, 9

Saucy’s — Mark Appleford, 6

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Bayou Saints, 7; Chopsley, That Dude You Know, 10

Siberia — Neldoreth, Vesterian, The Noctambulent, Witch Burial, 9 Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 The Spotlight Bar and Grill — Dr. Rock, 9 Spotted Cat — Chris Christy, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5

THURSDAY 11

Hi-Ho Lounge — Blueprint, Supastition, DJ Rare Groove, 9

21st Amendment — New Orleans Swingin’ Gypsies, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 8

House of Blues — AWOLNATION, 7; Jet Lounge, 11

Aloft New Orleans Downtown — Model Human, 5:30

House of Blues (The Parish) — Justin Furstenfeld, Ashleigh Stone, 7

Apple Barrel — Hilary Johnson, 6:30; Big Soul, 10:30

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Marc Maceira Band, 6

Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11

Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30

Hi-Ho Lounge — Kyle, 9

Apple Barrel — Mojo Combo, 10:30

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Twelve Mile Limit, MetaQuirk, 8:30

Bamboula’s — Loose Marbles, 2; Messy Cookers, 6:30; Mem Shannon Band, 10

House of Blues — Brandi Carlile, Anderson East, 7

Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta New

Banks Street Bar — Dapper Dandies, 9

Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Soundclash Beat Battle, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5:30 Gasa Gasa — The Helio Sequence, Lost Lander, 9 House of Blues — William Fitzsimmons, Denison Witmer, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta New Orleans — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Dave Hickey, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels Brass Band, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Alexandra Scott, 5; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 8 Louis Armstrong Park — Jazz in the Park: Darcy Malone & the Tangle, Raw Oyster Cult, 4 The Maison — Jon Roniger, 4; Phil DeGruy, 6; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 10

MUSIC LISTINGS

Marigny Brasserie — Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson, 8 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Ogden After Hours: Little Freddie King, 6 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7 Old Point Bar — Valerie Sassyfras, 8 Old U.S. Mint — Andrew Wolf, 2 One Eyed Jacks — Allen Stone, Brynn Elliot, 7 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Brother Tyrone & the Mindbenders, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Lucien Barbarin, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Mark Rapp, Charlie Dennard & Brendan Bull (Lou Donaldson tribute), 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 Republic New Orleans — Yellow Claw, Ghastly, DXXXY, Klutch, SFAM, 9 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Ellen Smith, 7 Rivershack Tavern — Two Man Rubberband, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Chubby Carrier, 8:30

Banks Street Bar — SpeX, Oscillation Communications, Caffetine, Vore, 10

The Historic New Orleans Collection — Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 6

Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7; Groovesect, 10

Hotel Monteleone — Lena Prima, 10

Blue Nile (Balcony Room) — Mikey B3 Burkart & Mark Joseph Duo, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

House of Blues — Bricks in the Wall (Pink Floyd tribute), 8 House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Aaron Cohen, 9

BMC — Lefty Keith & True Blues, Red Line, Hyperphlyy, Musical Expressions Brass Band, 3

House of Blues (The Parish) — The Delta Saints, 8

Bombay Club — Tom McDermott, 7; Eileina Williams, 9:30

Howlin’ Wolf — Pack the Van benefit feat. Space and Harmony, Cliff Hines, Paul Thibodaux, Max Moran and others, 9

Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; The Honeypots, 8; Keisha Slaughter, 11 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott, 6; Higher Heights Reggae Band, 10 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Robin Barnes Jazz Quartet, 5 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7:30 Champions Square — Boston, Foghat, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Hustle Hounds, Gris Gris, 7; Complications, 11

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Jake Landry, 5

Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Nayo Jones, 7 Irish House — Patrick Cooper, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta New Orleans — Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Appleford, 5; Foot & Friends, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Jon Roniger, 5; Bart Ramsey’s Zazou City, 8

Saenger Theatre — Morrissey, 8

Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8

Siberia — The Salt Wives, 6; Blowfly, DJ Soul Sister, Felix, MC Trachiotomy, 9

Circle Bar — Satori feat. Craig Morse, 6; Rik Slave & the Phantoms, 10

Snug Harbor — Kim Prevost & Bill Solley Quintet, 8 & 10

Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6

Oak — Billy Iuso, 9

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9

Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Ben Polcer, 7:30

d.b.a. — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6; Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters, 10

Vaughan’s — Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 9:30

Dish on Hayne — Sharon Martin, 6:30

Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Black Pearl, 11

DMac’s — Johnny Angel & Helldorado, Petit Brothers, 7

FRIDAY 12 1135 Decatur — Black Abba, No Ma’am, Giorgio Murderer One Man Band, 9 21st Amendment — Royal St. Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 9:30 Andrea’s Restaurant, Capri Blu Piano Bar — Phil Melancon, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Eric Traub Trio, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Up Up We Go, 7 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 3 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5; Antoine Diel Trio, 8:30

Maple Leaf Bar — Honey Island Swamp Band, 10:30

Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Hill Country Hounds, 9:30 Pearl Wine Co. — Sarah Gromko, 8:30 Preservation Hall — Southern Syncopators feat. Steve Pistorius, 6; PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — David Hennesey, 6; Eric Gordon & the Lazy Boys, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Pig Pen & the Porkchops, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Mixed Nuts, 9:30 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — Danny, Pheasants, Bora, Little Strike, 9

Apple Barrel — Buku Broux, 10:30

Gasa Gasa — Twin Peaks, Fever the Ghost, Freddy Beach, 10

Snug Harbor — Wess “Warmdaddy Anderson” & Mark Rapp (Lou Donaldson tribute), 8 & 10

Bamboula’s — Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, 2; Carl Le Blanc, 5:30; Major Bacon, 10

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7 Hi-Ho Lounge — The Transplanted Roots, 7

Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10

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Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9

The Maison — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7; Brass-A-Holics, 10; Smoke N Bones, midnight

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Morrissey, 8 p.m. Thursday

Even for Morrissey fans accusSaenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. tomed to being talked down to — (504) 525-1052 and let’s be honest, over the years, www.saengernola.com by necessity and definition, that’s all of us — his 10th solo release feels like a glove-slap in the face. The title is World Peace is None of Your Business (Harvest/Capitol); it also serves as the opening salvo, the first words he sings and the overall zeitgeist of a tormented ringleader and pop icon who might well be known as Moz the Great and Powerful, a lonesome, cantankerous melody wizard casting aspersions from behind an elaborate curtain — not only on the murderous meat puppets and warmongering profiteers he always went after, but on you, me, record labels, tour mates, everyone. Whither the subtle wit and self-deprecating empathy of this charming man in blunt objects like “Each time you vote / You support the process” and “Work hard and sweetly pay your taxes, never asking what for / Oh, you poor little fool”? And still, we kiss the fist: here because the sweeping “World Peace” is not just the best song on the album, but one of the most elegant condescensions in a solo career that now has outstripped The Smiths’ four-to-one (in longevity if not quality); and at large because, if we’re being honest, it’s better to be insulted by Morrissey than complimented by Maroon 5. Tickets $52.35-$104.90. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30

Capri Blu Piano Bar — Phil Melancon, 8

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 9

Three Muses — Matt Johnson Trio, 5:30; Glen David Andrews, 9

Apple Barrel — Ruby Moon, 6:30; Big Soul, 10:30

Buffa’s Lounge — Jenna Guidry, 5; Banu Gibson, 8; New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp, 11

Tipitina’s — Foundation Free Fridays feat. Good Enough for Good Times, Noisewater, 10 Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8 Twist of Lime — Shrouds of Exile, Art of the Process, Misled, Forming the Void, Dropkik Doors, 9 Ugly Dog Saloon — The Beverage Committee, 7 Union Station Pub & Grill — The Little Things, 6

SATURDAY 13 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Russell Welch Hot Trio, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 Andrea’s Restaurant,

Bamboula’s — Laura Dyer, 2; Caesar Brothers, 5:30; Smoky Greenwell Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Valerie Sassyfras, 7; Dixie Menthol Kings, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; New Breed Brass Band, 10 Blue Nile (Balcony Room) — Ambush Reggae Band, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — Butterfly Effect, Blues Rocket, The Crooked Vines, New Creations Brass Band, 3 Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus, 7; Jason Marsalis, 9:30 Bourbon O Bar — Johnny Angel & the Swingin’ Demons, 8

Cafe Negril — Cajun Grass, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — The Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes, 4; Kenny Triche, 7; Sam Pace & Gilded Guilt, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Webb Wilder, 8 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 6; Ghostboxing Champion, Mahayla, Friendshrimp, 10 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 8; Big Chief Monk Bondreaux, 11 DMac’s — Jay Dufour, 7; Just Honey & the Wingmen, 9

MUSIC LISTINGS Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; Basic Beach feat. Deakin (DJ set), Trance Farmers, Metatron Sic-Hop, DJ Keremm, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Gasa Gasa — Christopher Owens, Coma Girls, Chris Prudhomme, 10 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Justin Donovan Duo, 9 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Ruby & the Rogues, 5 Howlin’ Wolf — Sam Pace & the Gilded Grit, 10 Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Nayo Jones, 7 Irish House — One Tailed Three, 7 Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library — NOLA Jazz Pop Harp Guest Faculty Concert feat. Lori Andrews, Louise Trotter & Bart Samolis, 3:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Speed the Mule, 5; Roux the Day, 9 LA46 — Laugh in the Dark, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9

Preservation Hall — Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, 6; Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Freddie Lonzo, 8, 9 & 10 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Lucas Davenport, 6; Lynn Drury, 9 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1 Rivershack Tavern — Coldshot, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Contraflow, 9:30 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — Esther Rose, Max Bien-Kahn, Liza Cane, 6; Gov’t Majik, The Context Killer, The Night Janitor, 9 Snug Harbor — Chris Thomas King (BB King tribute), 8 & 10 Southport Hall — The Producers, 9:30 Spotted Cat — Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gipsy, 3; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Debbie Davis, 5:30; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — Foundation of Funk feat. Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville & Tony Hall, 10 Twist of Lime — Hellbent, The Bald Dog Project, Murdercase, Endall, Choke, Drysocket, 13 Below Doors, 9 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Anais St. John, 6

SUNDAY 14

Maple Leaf Bar — Gravity A, 10:30

21st Amendment — Leslie Martin, 3:30; Loose Marbles, 7

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park — Kids Swing & Sing feat. The Swing Setters & Jayna Morgan, 12:30

Apple Barrel — Vic Shepherd, 10:30

Oak — Miles Cabecerious, 9 Old Arabi Bar — Little Freddie King, 9:30 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7 Old Point Bar — Chris Klein, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Jesse Tripp & the Nightbreed, The Cons and Prose, The Colossal Heads, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Mighty Men, 10 Pearl Wine Co. — Scott Sanders Quartet feat. Olivier Bou, 8 & 10 Pontchartrain Vineyards — Jazz’n the Vines: Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, 6:30

Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 2:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 7 Banks Street Bar — Ron Hotsteam & the Mid-City Drifters, 7 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan & Friends, 8; Lagniappe Brass Band, 11 BMC — R&R Music Group, Iris P, Juke Joint Blues, 3 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Jazz Youth Showcase feat. Hunter Burgamy, 4; Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, 7 Cafe Istanbul — Kim Prevost & Bill Solley, 9 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30

City Park Botanical Garden — Sonic Bloom feat. Eric Benny Bloom, 5 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Ernie Vincent & the Top Notes, 10 DMac’s — HollyRock, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sean Riley Blues Band, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Russell Welch, 7; Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Gasa Gasa — New Rebel Family, Slangston Hughes, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Writers Block, 10

gne & Linda Bolley, 6; Big Thief, The Bad Meters, David C. Simmons, 9 Snug Harbor — Jimmy Robinson & International Songwriters Collective, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Rites of Spring, 3; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Muses — Raphael Bas, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Twist of Lime — Trailer Hounds jam session, 6

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Craig Adams, 7

Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30

Blue Nile — Higher Heights Reggae Band, 9

Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7 Old Point Bar — Jelly Jazz, 3:30; Twelve Mile Limit, 7 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Wardell Williams & the Blues Masters, 10 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Tony Seville, 7 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 2 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Bruce Daigrepont, 5 Siberia — Paul Sanchez & Minimum Rage feat. Lynn Drury, Sonia Tetlow, Jamie Lynn Vessels, Mary Lassei-

Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews Band, 7

Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 6:30

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta New Orleans — Germaine Bazzle & Peter Harris Trio, 8

Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste

One Eyed Jacks — Lil’ Dicky, ProbCause, 9

Republic New Orleans — SBTRKT, 10

Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 9

The Maison — Moonshine & Caroline, 4; Leah Rucker, 7; Corporate America, 10

Old Point Bar — The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7

21st Amendment — Jamie Wight, 4:30

Irish House — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 6

Kerry Irish Pub — Red Shift, 4; Patrick Cooper, 8

Maple Leaf Bar — Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 9

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters, 8, 9 & 10

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10

Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library — NOLA Jazz Pop Harp Local Faculty Concert feat. Patrice Fisher, Lindsey Ivory McCann & Rachel Van Voorhees, 3

The Maison — Chicken and Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7

MONDAY 15

Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin Duo, 2; NOLA Swinging Gypsies, 8

The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30

Kerry Irish Pub — Kim Carson, 8:30

BMC — Mark Appleford, 5 Bombay Club — John Royen, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Antoine Diel, 8

Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5; Keith Burnstein, 7 Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; Marc Stone, 9:30

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS

Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8

Crescent Chamber Artists: A New Light. St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St. — The Crescent Chamber Artists vocal ensemble perform Johannes Brahms’ Liebeslieder waltzes with accompaniment from the New Resonance Orchestra. Suggestion donation $20. 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Circle Bar — Zac Maras, 6; Dead Woods, Hazlehurst, Bad Moon Lander, 10 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Colin Lake Duo, 7; Brother Tyrone & the Mind Benders, 10 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Chuck Hawthorne & Libby Koch, 7 Gasa Gasa — Foy Vance, Ryan McMullan & Jordan Prince, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta New Orleans — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8

Organ & Labyrinth. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola. com — Albinas Prizgintas performs on the church’s 5,000-pipe tracker organ. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CALL FOR MUSIC Crescent City Sound Chorus. The women’s chorus holds auditions at 7 p.m. Mondays at Delgado Community College. Call (408) 294-4104 or visit www. crescentcitysound.com. New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra. The orchestra seeks musicians at intermediate level or higher. Visit www.novorchestra.com for details.

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Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8

The Maison — Dave Easley, 1; Loose Marbles, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; The Essentials, 10

Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; SUSTO, Caitlin Harnett, Conor Donohue, 10

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND Closer to the Moon (NR) — Former Jewish resistance fighters pull off a bank heist in Communist Romania by posing as a film crew in this Romanian black comedy based on a true story. Zeitgeist

Company works to uncover a plot against the revolutionary United States in a faith-based adventure movie. Elmwood Dil Dhadakne Do (NR) — The Mehras, a wealthy but dysfunctional business family, plan a luxury cruise to attract investors in this Indian musical. Elmwood Entourage (R) — Movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) lines up funding for his $100 million directorial debut in the continuation of the popular HBO show. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Man From Reno (NR) — A smalltown sheriff (Pepe Serna) and a Japanese crime novelist (Ayako Fujitani) investigate a murder in this neo-noir thriller. Zeigeist

Ex Machina (R) — Internet programmer Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) visits tech CEO Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), who’s secretly testing Ava (Alicia Vikander), a stunningly intelligent and selfaware robot. Elmwood

NOW SHOWING The Age of Adaline (PG-13) — After 80 years of concealing her immortality, 29-year-old Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) meets Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) and considers revealing her secret. Regal Aloha (PG-13) — Military contractor Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper) revisits a successful project in Hawaii, where he reconnects with an ex (Rachel McAdams) and falls for another woman (Emma Stone). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-13) — Iron Man (Roberty Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and the rest of the Avengers reassemble to battle supervillain Ultron (James Spader), who’s bent on eradicating humans. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Beyond the Mask (PG) — A mercenary (Andrew Cheney) for the British East India

Far From the Madding Crowd (PG-13) — Carey Mulligan stars as the self-possessed Bathsheba Everdene in Thomas Vinterberg’s new adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic Victorian love story. Elmwood Slidell Furious 7 (PG-13) — In the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious series, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) face the angry brother of a previously defeated enemy. Elmwood Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland (NR) — The remote Pacific islands are renowned for a uniquely diverse ecosystem that inspired Charles Darwin. Entergy IMAX Great White Shark 3D (NR) — The documentary explores shark encounters. Entergy IMAX Home (PG) — A girl named Tip (Rihanna) hides from an alien invasion, but befriends an alien named Oh (Jim Parsons) who’s different from the rest of his kind in this animated

comedy. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell

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Hot Pursuit (PG-13) — A drug kingpin’s dramatic wife (Sofia Vergara) and her police escort, the straight-laced Officer Cooper (Reese Witherspoon), find themselves on a chase through Texas. Elmwood, Slidell Humpback Whales 3D (NR) — Scientists follow humpback whales as they migrate across the globe. Entergy IMAX Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG-13) — Teenage Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) seeks out talented but reluctant psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) for help with supernatural feelings in the Insidious series prequel. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Iris (PG-13) — Singular fashion icon Iris Apfel is the subject of the final film by the late documentarian Albert Maysles. Prytania Love & Mercy (PG-13) — Paul Dano and John Cusack play younger and older versions of the Beach Boys’ brilliant but troubled Brian Wilson in this biographical drama. Elmwood, Canal Place Mad Max: Fury Road (R) — Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) and Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) lead a band of rebels from a tyrannical leader through a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG) — Hardworking mall cop Paul Blart (Kevin James) foils a criminal scheme at a Las Vegas security guard convention in the sequel to the 2009 action comedy. West Bank Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13) — College a cappella group The Barden Bellas set out to win an international competition in the sequel to the 2012 movie. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Poltergeist (PG-13) — A suburban family enlists a paranormal expert to rescue their daughter from dark spirits in the reboot of the 1982 thriller. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Salt of the Earth (PG-13) — Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado, known for his social documentary images, is the subject of a career profile co-directed by his son. Prytania PAGE 110

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San Andreas (PG-13) — After a massive California earthquake, a helicopter pilot from the L.A. fire department (Dwayne Johnson) sets out to rescue his estranged daughter. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Spy (R) — Desk-bound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) goes undercover for the first time after her charismatic partner (Jude Law) is killed by a Bulgarian arms dealer (Rose Byrne). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Tomorrowland (PG) — An inventor (George Clooney) and a curious young woman (Britt Robinson) travel to a mystical world in a film directed by Brad Bird and also starring Hugh Laurie, Tim McGraw, Keegan-Michael Key and Judy Greer. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal White God (R) — Thirteenyear-old Lili (Zsofia Psotta) sets out to rescue her dog, Hagen, who leads a canine uprising against cruel humans in this drama from Hungary. Prytania

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Woman in Gold (PG-13) — Holocaust survivor Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren) fights the government of Austria over a Gustav Klimt painting confiscated by Nazis in a drama based on a true story. Elmwood

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS Air Sex: The Movie (NR) — The New Movement’s documentary follows local comedian Chris Trew as he hosts “air sex” comedy events across the country. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The New Movement Back to the Future (PG) — Teenage time-traveler Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) must ensure that his parents meet in high school in the 30th anniversary edition of the 1985 sci-fi classic. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Chalmette Batman (PG-13) — Having witnessed his parents’ brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Below Dreams (NR) — Three young people struggle with emotional, financial and legal obstacles to self-reinvention

in a locally produced film by director Garrett Bradley. 7 p.m. Thursday. Indywood

2013 indie thriller. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist

The Boxtrolls (PG) — Eggs (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) lives with the Boxtrolls — a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who inhabit a cavern beneath the city of Cheesebridge — and teams up with feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning) to save them. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Regal

The Magnificent Ambersons (NR) — Orson Welles’ classic drama follows two generations of a declining Midwestern family as the automobile changes the industrial economy. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania

Cartel Land (NR) — Vigilante groups on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border battle drug cartels in Matthew Heineman’s documentary. Shotgun Cinema presents the screening. 7 p.m. Friday. UNO Nims Theatre Cirque du Soleil for One Drop (NR) — Performers from eight Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows collaborated on a one-time performance benefitting water charity One Drop for World Water Day this March. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood The Connection (R) — Judge Pierre Michel (Jean Dujardin) hunts drug-dealing mobster kingpin Gaetan “Tany” Zampa (Gilles Lellouche) in a thriller based on the real-life French Connection intrigue. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Des Teufels General (The Devil’s General) (NR) — A Luftwaffe general (Curd Jurgens) attracts Gestapo ire after he criticizes Nazi mismanagement in this 1955 drama. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deutsches Haus Earth to Echo (PG) — A group of teens begin receiving strange messages on their cell phones, which lead them to an alien in distress. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Regal E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG) — Ten-year-old Elliot (Henry Thomas) helps a stranded alien return to his home planet in Steven Spielberg’s classic sci-fi film. 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Prytania Gueros (NR) — Sent to live with his slacker older bother in Mexico City, Tomas (Sebastian Aguirre) sets out on a quest to find a forgotten folk singer. 7 p.m. Thursday. UNO Nims Theatre The Harvest (NR) — A young girl (Natasha Calis) befriends an isolated boy (Charlie Tahan) and incurs the wrath of his mother (Samantha Morton) in the

Post Tenebras Lux (NR) — Carlos Reygadas’ semi-autobiographical fantasy centers around a well-off couple living in rural Mexico. 9 p.m. Friday. UNO Nims Theatre Roar (PG) — Seventy cast and crew members were injured in the making of the bloody 1981 thriller starring Tippi Hendren, Noel Marshall, their real-life children and the lions they kept at home. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. Indywood Saturday Morning Cartoons — Indywood screens classic and modern children’s cartoons and there’s a cereal and milk bar. Noon Saturday. Indywood The Seventh Seal (NR) — Medieval knight Antonius Block (Max von Sydow) plays chess with Death (Bengt Ekerot) in Ingmar Bergman’s renowned existential drama. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Indywood Some Like It Hot (PG) — Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon star in the 1959 comedy about jazz musicians trying to outrun the Mob. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Space Jam (PG) — The 1996 live-action and animated film stars Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan, plus Bill Murray playing himself. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Kenner AMC Clearview Palace 12: Clearview Mall, 4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-1257; www.amctheatres.com AMC Elmwood Palace 20: 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan., (504) 733-2029; www.amctheatres.com AMC Westbank Palace 16: 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com Chalmette Movies: 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies. com Deutsches Haus: 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org Enter-

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The first R-rated movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture, William Friedkin’s 1971 JUNE 7 p.m. daily crime thriller The French Connection, remains a milestone in movie history. It paved Zeitgeist the way for a new era of gritty realism in American film — a banner that soon would Multi-Disciplinary be carried by filmmakers including Martin Scorsese and Sidney Lumet. Forty-four Arts Center years later, the French have arrived to take back Friedkin’s based-on-true-events tale of a crime syndicate in Marseille, France that became New York City’s biggest 1618 Oretha Castle heroin supplier throughout the 1970s. Haley Blvd French director and Marseille native Cedric Jimenez’s The Connection mines the (504) 352-1150 same basic source material as The French Connection with very different results. www.zeitgeistnola.org Set several years later, from 1975 through the early 1980s, it tells the story of real-life magistrate Pierre Michel (Jean Dujardin, Oscar-winning star of The Artist) and his cat-and-mouse pursuit of Gaetan “Tany” Zampa (Gilles Lellouche), the godfather of Marseille and the main source of that extremely pure heroin. The Connection has its share of violent street crime, but this well-crafted film relies more on character and story than The French Connection’s high-speed action. The Connection doesn’t break any new ground, but it manages to turn familiarity into a primary asset. The story begins just as Michel is promoted from working juvenile cases to organized crime (in the French system of justice, investigating magistrates gather evidence and work with police). Having seen firsthand how heroin ravages French youth, Michel grounds his crusade against drug trafficking in something akin to social justice. U.S. President Richard M. Nixon had just begun his highly politicized “war on drugs” (as shown in the film’s opening sequence), but Michel’s efforts to snag the infamous Zampa made Michel a folk hero, a real-life characterization that has lasted to the present day. An American DEA agent sent to work with Michel in Marseille is introduced early in the film but quickly forgotten. The Connection is purely a product of France, like Joan of Arc or Champagne. The film also belongs to Zampa. A devoted family man who’s similarly accomplished in his chosen field, the crime boss almost seems like Michel’s evil twin (their resemblance, in real life and in the film, is hard to miss). Along with just about every actor in parts large and small in The Connection, both Dujardin and Lellouche manage subtle and multifaceted performances and bring their true-life characters into sharp focus. Shot on 35 millimeterfilm using mostly shoulder-mounted cameras, natural lighting and 360-degree sets, The Connection has a lived-in quality that suits its low-key, period-piece aesthetic. Jimenez, whose father actually owned a restaurant next to a bar owned by Zampa’s brother, devotes himself to capturing the beautiful yet hardscrabble port city of his youth. His film seems shorter than its 140-minute running time because it never stops moving briskly toward its inevitably tragic denouement. That propulsive quality occasionally recalls Goodfellas-era Scorsese, especially in combination with The Connection’s spirited period soundtrack, which ranges from Blondie to Townes Van Zandt. There may be nothing new under the sun but sometimes that’s just as it should be. — KEN KORMAN

Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 641-1889; www.thegrandtheatre.com Indywood Movie Theater: 628 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 345-8804; www. indywood.org The New Movement: 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.

newmovementtheater.com Prytania Theatre: 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com Regal Covington Stadium 14: 69348 Louisiana State Hwy. 121, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies.

com The Theatres at Canal Place: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www.thetheatres. com University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre: Performing Arts

Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www.shotguncinema. org Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center: 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistnola.org

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HAPPENINGS St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host coordinated monthly receptions. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/antenna — “Mixed Messages.5,” group exhibition presented with the New Orleans Loving Festival, opening reception 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

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Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Landscape Sublime,” work by Anastasia Samoylova; “Summer Palace,” work by Jessica Bizer and Sheila Santamaria; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Olde Towne Arts Center. 300 Robert St., Slidell, (985) 6490555 — “10,” group exhibition featuring Bill Binnings, Rick Brunner, Keith Dellsperger, Natasha Lovelace Habers, Matt Litchliter, Zac McGovern, Martin Needom, Susan Needom, Candace Page and Russell Whiting, opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www. neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Paper Trails,” group exhibition of works on paper, opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Medium Density,” group exhibition featuring Ron Bechet, Lee Deigaard, Kathleen Loe, Christopher Deris and Carl Joe Williams, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. United Bakery. 1325 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 495-6863 — “The Street,” group exhibition featuring Daniel Grey, Lauren Miller, Liam Conway, Julia Merritt, Amanda Toth, Steven Maraist, Magnolia Serene Kelly, Sarah Davis, Todd Lyons and Kerry Stewart, opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno.edu — “Spectra,” group exhibition curated by Edra Soto, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES 5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery.com — “Metaphyta,” group exhibition of work inspired by plants, through Saturday. A Gallery For Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 5681313; www.agallery.com — New work by Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, through July 30. Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www. noafa.com — New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts student exhibition, through July 24. Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — New work by Charles Thysell, through June 19. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — “Phantom Limb Illustrated,” work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart.com — “Outsider Artist Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www. ariodantegallery.com — Art by Herb Roe, Louise Guidry and Tim Maher; jewelry by Suzanne and Angelique Juneau; crafts by Sandra Maher; paintings by Annie Lousteau; all through June. Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “Dualities,” paintings by Juan Pablo Hurtado, through Monday. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www. arthurrogergallery.com — “Coastal Paintings,” works by David Bates, through July 25. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — “Puppy Love with My Angels from

Above,” paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “WTF?,” digital art by Minka Stoyanova, through Wednesday. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www. callancontemporary.com — “Recent Sculpture,” by Bradley Sabin, through June 27. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery. com — Group exhibition featuring new work by Cathy Hegman, Bernard Mattox and gallery artists, through July 28. Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www. casellbergengallery.com — Work by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, Bedonna, Gamal Sabla, Phillip Sage and others, ongoing. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — New work by Bill Iles, through June 27. Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www.loyno.edu/dibollgallery — “Senior Exchange Show,” work by Mississippi State University students, through Sept. 10. Coup D’oeil Art Consortium. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “Crux,” paintings and installation by Blaine Capone, through July 10. Cutting Edge Center for the Arts. 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-3727; www. cecaslidell.com — “Nudes,” paintings by Elsa Baker, through Thursday. The Exchange Center. 935 Gravier St., (504) 523-1465; www.artscouncilofneworleans.org — Work by Flor Pandal, through July 27. The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www. foundationgallerynola.com — “Sea and Soil,” group exhibition featuring Aline Cross, Kathy Dumesnil, Faye Earnest, Pippin Frisbie-Calder, Lee Morais and Elizabeth Simon, through July 3. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Henry Hood Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 789-1832 — “This Is It,” group exhibition, through Friday. Hyph3n-Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 264-6863; www.hyph3n.com — Group

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exhibition featuring Polina Tereshina, Walker Babington, Charles Hoffacker, Garrett Haab, Jacob Edwards, Wendy Warrelmann and Amy Ieyoub, ongoing. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg. com — “Old French Town,” oil paintings inspired by the French Quarter in the early 20th century, through July. John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www.johnbukaty.com — Paintings and sculpture by John Bukaty, ongoing. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — Abstract paintings by Margaret Evangeline; “Initiating Cause and Effect,” woodblock reduction prints by Katrina Andry; both through July 25. J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 9529163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre. com — “Spring Altar” by Sea & Dagger; mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing.

M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery. com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing.

New Orleans Tattoo Museum. 1915 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 218-5319; www.nolatattoomuseum.com — “Folklore & Flash,” tattoo designs and artifacts, ongoing. Oak Street Gallery. 111 N. Oak St., Hammond, (985) 345-0251; www.theoakstreetgallery. com — Work by Thom Barlow, Mark Haller, Pat Macaluso and John Robinson, ongoing. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery. com — “Take Me to the River,” mixed-media art collaboration between local students and professional artists, through Saturday. Parse Gallery. 134 Carondelet St., (262) 607-2773; www.parsenola.com — “Loyola Untitled Juried Exhibition,” undergraduate and graduate work juried by Rachel Gugelberger, through June 27. Pedestal Gallery. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 6453864 — New artwork by George Williams and Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Photo Works New Orleans. 521 St. Ann St., (504) 593-9090; www.photoworksneworleans.com — Photography by Louis Sahuc, ongoing. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Work by Peg Martinez, Andrew Jackson Pollack, Allison Cook, Paul Troyano and others, ongoing.

River House at Crevasse 22. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras; www.cano-la.org — “CreMartin Welch Art Gallery. 223 vasse 22: Surge,” painting, Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; photography and outdoor www.martinwelchart.com — sculpture garden by LouisiPaintings and mixed media ana artists, ongoing. by Martin Welch, ongoing. Rutland Street Gallery. 828 Martine Chaisson Gallery. E. Rutland St., Covington, 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; (985) 773-4553; www.rutlandwww.martinechaissongalstreetgallery.com — Group lery.com — “Pop Up Show exhibition featuring Peggy 2015,” group exhibition, Imm, Shirley Doiron, Georgie through June 27. Dossouy, Len Heatherly, Brooke Bonura and othMichalopoulos Gallery. 617 ers, ongoing. Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com Scott Edwards Photography — New paintings by James Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) Michalopoulos, ongoing. 610-0581; www.scottedwardsMini Art Center. 341 Seguin gallery.com — “Cemetery St., (504) 510-4747; www.miniWalker,” ambrotypes of artcenter.com — “Tranqui Yan- cemeteries by Euphus Ruth, qui’s Trank Locker,” cardboard through Sunday; “Soiree sneakers and mixed-media d’Evolution,” still lifes by Sean art by Nick Mahshie, through Yseult, through Aug. 9. Aug. 9. Sibley Gallery. 3427 New Orleans Glassworks Magazine St., (504) 899-8182; & Printmaking Studio. 727 www.sibleygallery.com — Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; Group exhibition by gallery www.neworleansglassartists, ongoing.

Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — Group exhibition of gallery artists featuring Jason Horton, Dana Chapman, Bill Dunlap, Krista Eubanks and others, ongoing. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 5689050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Evolution of a Warrior: Elizabeth Catlett in New Orleans,” through July 30. Steve Martin Studios. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart. com — “Artisan Juncture,” group show featuring Gustavo Duque, Travis Linde, Amy Boudreaux, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Jedd Haas, Steven Soltis and others, ongoing. Studio Inferno. 6601 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-1878; www.facebook.com/infernonola — “East Meets West,” glass sculpture by Hiroshi Yamano, through June. United Bakery. 1325 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 495-6863 — Group exhibition featuring Ben Aleshire, Will Brown, Liam Conway, Sarah Davis, Liz Grandsaert and others, through Friday. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery. com — Work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing. Whisnant Galleries. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www.whisnantgalleries.com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textiles and porcelain, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Atrium Gallery at Christwood. 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 8980515; www.christwoodrc. com — “Stepping Away from the Blue Crescent,” group exhibition featuring James Barbee, Jose Maria Cundin, George Dunbar, Bernard Mattox, Kathleen Trapolin and Edward Whiteman, through June 27. Bar Redux. 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — “Portraits and Authorship,” paintings by Spencer Schulz, through June. Fairynola. 5715 Magazine St., (504) 269-2033; www. fairynola.com — “Enchantment,” paintings by Tim Jordan and Louise Rimington, ongoing. Kebab. 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www. kebabnola.com — Group art exhibition, ongoing.

LA46. 2232 St. Claude Ave., (504) 220-5177; www.louisiana46.com — “Jazz, Jazzland & All That Jazz,” photographs by Skip Bolen, ongoing. Louis Armstrong Park. 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.pufap.org — “Turning Blight into Beauty,” group exhibition of art inspired by Treme, through July 6. M. Furniture Gallerie. 2726 Royal St., Suite B, (504) 324-2472; www.mfurnituregallerie.com — Paintings by Tracy Jarmon; copper work by Giovanni; watercolors by Bill James; furniture by John Wilhite; all ongoing. New Orleans Public Library. 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 529-7323; www.nutrias.org — “From Common and Basin to Tulane and Loyola: 150 Years of Change in Our Neighborhood,” photographs and documents of neighborhood transformation, ongoing. Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar. 1418 Magazine St., (504) 524-3828; 4807 Magazine St., (504) 895-5757; www. surreyscafeandjuicebar. com — “21st Century Photographs,” by Natasha Sanchez (at 1418 Magazine St.); group exhibition by Will Smith, Mardi Claw and Tamar Taylor; both ongoing. The Tigermen Den. 3113 Royal St.; www.facebook.com/ tigermenden — “Microscopic Sirens,” prints by Pippin Frisbie-Calder, through Aug. 1. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com — “From the Streets to the Studio,” group exhibition of street art, through June 27.

MUSEUMS Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — “Side By Side Wetlands Art Tour Exhibition,” art and installation about environmental justice curated by Myesha Francis Agwe, through Thursday. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “From Winnfield to Washington: The Life and Career of Huey P. Long,” exhibition of documents, photographs and audiovisual records, through Oct. 11; hand-carved decoy ducks, ongoing. Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 400 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/ nelson-galleries — “Visions of a City: Printed Views of 19th-Century New Orleans,” antique lithographs and engravings, through Aug. 15.

Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm. org — Architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From ‘Dirty Shirts’ to Buccaneers,” art, artifacts and documents from the Battle of New Orleans, through Jan. 8, 2016; “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing.

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Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4, 2016; “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www. noma.org — “Self/Reflection,” group exhibition of photography from the permanent collection, through Aug. 9; “Ten Years Gone,” group exhibition commemorating Hurricane Katrina featuring Willie Birch, Dawn DeDeaux, Isabelle Hayer, Spring Hurlbut, Nicholas Nixon and Christopher Saucedo, through Sept. 7; “Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita, through December; “Orientalism: Taking and Making,” European and American art influenced by Middle Eastern, North African and East Asian cultures, through December 2016. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — “Jim Roche: Cultural Mechanic,” drawings, sculpture and installation by Jim Roche; “Tina Freeman: Artist Spaces,” photographs of local artists’ work spaces; both through July 12; “The Rising,” group photography exhibition about New Orleans’ renewal, through Sept. 20. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www. louisianastatemuseum.org/ museums/the-old-us-mint — “Keeping Time,” photographs of Louisiana’s musical history, through Jan. 1, 2016; “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December 2016. Southern Food & Beverage Museum. 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., (504) 569-

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Jim Roche: Cultural Mechanic: Drawings, sculpture and installation Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp St. (504) 539-9600 www.ogdenmuseum.org

It seems fair to call Jim Roche a mystery man. The fifth-generation Floridian was born in 1943 and has a resume that not only lists exhibitions at prestigious venues including the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Museum of American Art, but also a victory in a La Carrera motorcycle race in Mexico and cameo roles in several Jonathan Demme movies. An earlier Ogden Museum of Southern Art show featured the great folk art collection he and wife Alexa Kleinbard assembled, and when I recently met him, his silver hair and courtly manner suggested an art collector straight from Central Casting. That’s why this Ogden show was disorienting initially — until I became aware of the Mexican motorcycle race. There’s a distinctly ad hoc, gonzo, radical outsider vibe going on in this big retrospective going back to the 1960s, an era that permeates much of his oeuvre. Loch Ness Mama Playing (pictured) is a large serpent sculpture with multiple humanoid breasts where its head should be — a hallucinatory look that recalls the 1960s psychedelic feminist sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle, who also favored curves, bright colors and buoyant mammaries. It resurfaces in large colored marker drawings that suggest adult fairy tales and makes cameo appearances throughout the expanisve show — a smorgasbord of paintings, drawings, process and performance art, with nature and politics as recurring subthemes. His Bugometry series of colorfully baroque paintings features fantastic insects like mutant species crafted by genetic engineers on acid, but some of his more political pieces evoke gritty 1960s underground newspapers such as our own late Nola Express. A series of word paintings, Some People Feel Like This, includes his acerbic Muck Fonsanto: We Have a Right to Know What’s in the Food We Eat, a comment on genetically modified foods, but others evoke north Florida’s “redneck” populism in an exhibition that reflects the spirit of the cowboy bohemians of the 1960s and 1970s — an outlaw breed long ago supplanted by academic theorists and shrewd, calculating careerists. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

0405; www.southernfood. org — “Antoine’s Restaurant: Celebrating 175 Years,” through June; culinary photography by Sam Hanna, ongoing. Williams Research Center. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Purchased Lives: New Orleans and the Domestic Slave Trade,” manuscripts, photographs, oral histories and artifacts relating

to slavery in New Orleans, through July 18.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Louisiana Contemporary. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art accepts submissions for its juried exhibition of Louisiana art completed within the last two years. Visit www.louisiana-

contemporary.org for details. Deadline June 17. Second Story Gallery. Second Story Gallery, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www. neworleanshealingcenter.org — The gallery reviews applicants for gallery membership. Visit the website for details, or contact Ron Bennett at rongbennett@cox.net or (504) 427-2719. Deadline June 30.

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At a glamorous party, bestselling novelist Mary Flynn gets sloshed and renounces her longtime friendship with the host, composer Franklin Shepard. The two, along with mutual friend Charley, who’s not at the party, supported each other long before they became successful. This disastrous night leads to an examination of how fame can destroy people in Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre’s production of Merrily We Roll Along. Directed by Tom Cianfichi, the musical tells the friends’ story in reverse-chronological order — starting at the end and examining how the characters got there. Franklin (Richard Arnold) is a talented composer who’s driven by the bright lights of fame, and this focus puts him at odds with his friend and collaborator Charley (Kevin Murphy). Franklin is self-obsessed, but Arnold’s performance makes him sympathetic. It’s not clear if he is driven by vanity or a more basic, humanizing desire for validation. Visa-vis Franklin’s smooth-talking persona, Charley is a goofy, mad genius. Murphy has expert timing, evident in a head-spinning song during a scene featuring a televised meltdown. Mary (Leslie Castay) is secretly in love with Franklin, who leaves his first wife, Beth (April Lynn Nelson), for the Broadway star Gussie Carnegie (Wendy Miklovic). Though it seems that Beth is part of the story only to show Franklin’s fall from grace, Nelson has one of the strongest voices in the cast and is magnetic on stage. Miklovic is dynamite when she seduces Franklin, but she could have pushed the aging starlet’s complexity in other scenes. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the songs are memorable enough to sing on the trip home after the show. The story is heartbreaking, but there’s hope along the way. The reverse structure — along with the music — softens the themes of betrayal and regret. The flashbacks also allow for many fun period-inspired costumes, which were designed by Julie Winn. Evan Adamson’s elaborate set changes also add to the energy of the production. Along with its critique of fame, the show offers meta-commentary on the theater world. This leads to a standout scene in which the three principal characters perform a fun and extremely witty number from one of Charley and Franklin’s shows. Franklin and Charley have a strong bond, but ultimately Mary tries to keep everyone together. At the show’s start, she seems the most broken, and Castay plays her with control and nuance that make her arc the most satisfying to watch — and it’s also the least predictable path. This top-notch production asks us to question the meaning of fame and happiness. Its exploration of relationships can be bleak, but the musical successfully shows the dark side of success while championing the importance of friendship. — TYLER GILLESPIE one-woman show originally written and performed by Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Strays. Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., (504) 7585590; www.allwaystheatre. com — Jen Davis directs local playwright Kate Bailey’s story about a group of old friends coping with loss and regret after one of their

own dies. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Thursday- Sunday. Teatro Sin Fronteras. Arts Estuary 1024, 1024 Elysian Fields Ave. — ArteFuturo Productions and Puentes New Orleans present a free mobile theater project featuring performance artists, musicians and poetry celebrating Latino contributions to the city. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

FAMILY The Jungle Book Kids. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Heidi Malnar directs students from the Good Shepherd School in the Disney children’s musical adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s book. 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday. PAGE 116

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America’s Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen. org — The Victory Belles perform as 1940s harmony singers LaVerne, Patty and Maxine Andrews. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. The Bakkhai. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 9489998; www.nolabakkhai. wordpress.com — The god Dionysus and the king of Thebes face off in an adaptation of Euripides’ tragedy that combines theater, dance and live music by local composer Tucker Fuller. General tickets $15, students and seniors $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Blackbird. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. oldmarquer.com — In the play by David Harrower, Una (Ashton Akridge) confronts Ray (John Neisler), a man who went to prison for pursuing an affair with her when she was 12. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday & Sunday. BODY Play. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. oldmarquer.com — Kaycee Filson directs CameronMitchell Ware in a series of monologues about individuals’ feelings about their bodies. Tickets $10, students $5. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Brothers from the Bottom. NOCCA Riverfront Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www.nocca. com — Wendell Pierce, Kevin Mambo, Toccarra Cash, Thaddeus Daniels, Wendell Franklin and Megan Robinson star in Jackie Alexander’s drama about a New Orleans family divided by gentrification. General tickets $30, seniors and students $25. 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; 2

p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday. The Color Purple. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www. anthonybeantheater.com — Anthony Bean directs the musical version of Alice Walker’s novel about Celie, a young Southern woman who overcomes poverty and abuse. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cymbeline. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place, (504) 865-5106; www.neworleansshakespeare.org — Princess Imogen is at the center of romantic intrigue in the court of ancient Britain in the Shakespeare play. Rob Clare directs the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane’s production. General tickets $25, seniors $20, students $15. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Detroit. Ashe Power House, 1731 Baronne St., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — A struggling suburban couple invite their dysfunctional neighbors over for a barbecue in Lisa D’Amour’s Pulitzer-nominated play. Tickets $40; discounts available for seniors, students, teachers and military families by calling the box office at (504) 522-6545. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Great American Trailer Park Musical. 30 by 90 Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090 — 30 by Ninety Theatre stages David Nehls and Betsy Kelso’s musical about the colorful inhabitants of the Armadillo Acres trailer park. General tickets $26, students $18. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Yvette Hargis plays 12 characters from different walks of life in the

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Beam Me Up Twatty. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola. com — Rev. Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls perform Star Trek-themed burlesque. Tickets $10. 11 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Monday. The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.thebellalounge.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Bustout Burlesque. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com/neworleans — The 1950s-style burlesque show features live music. 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Cabarlesque. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 7585590; www.theallwayslounge. com — Dennis Monn directs a cabaret and variety show. 10 p.m. Friday. Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a burlesque performance with music by Jayna Morgan and the Creole Syncopators. Tickets $10. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Dante’s Dirty Tricks. Lucky Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, (702) 785-7441; www.luckypierresnola.com — Dante the Magician performs a one-man magic and comedy show. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Monday. Flim Flam Variety Hour. Lucky Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, (702) 785-7441; www. luckypierresnola.com — A rotating cast performs magic, sideshow acts and comedy. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Look What I Can Do Variety Show. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — Kitty Kaos, Ratty Scurvics, Ooops the Clown and performing dog Mr. Cheeze star in a circus arts, burlesque and vaudeville show. 10 p.m. Saturday. Muck Dynasty. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre. com — Philip Melancon and Chris Champagne perform a satirical cabaret show. Tickets $10. 6 p.m. Sunday. Open A New Window: Songs for a New Chapter.

Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 4881460; www.midcitytheatre. com — Karen Berg-Arlington performs Broadway songs and reads from her latest book. Phil Hall provides piano accompaniment. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Saturday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St.; www.gravierstreetsocial. com — Bella Blue hosts the burlesque show. Tickets $10. Visit www.thebellalounge.com for details. 9 p.m. Thursday & Sunday.

DANCE Second Saturday Salon. Dancing Grounds, 3705 St. Claude Ave., (504) 535-5791; www.dancingrounds.org — The evening includes art by Jenna Bonistalli and performances by the Alligator Youth Dance Company. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

OPERA Opera in the Piazza. Piazza d’Italia, 377 Poydras St.; www. americanitalianculturalcenter.com — The American Italian Cultural Center and the New Orleans Opera Association present an evening of classic opera songs. Drinks and Italian food available for purchase. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 7 p.m. Friday.

COMEDY All-Star Comedy Revue. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Book Club Presents: To Kill a Mockingbird. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — The comedic tribute to Harper Lee’s classic novel features improv, sketch comedy and storytelling. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Saturday. Cheech & Chong. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola. com — The classic stoner comedy duo perform. Funk band War opens the show. Tickets start at $52 (includes fees). 8 p.m. Friday. Comedy Boom. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a free comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. 10

p.m. Tuesday. CComedySportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Friday- Saturday. Conversations with Body Language. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Mike Spara performs wordless sketch comedy. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Friday. GG’s 504 Comedy Tour. Castle Theatre, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 287-4707; www.castle501.com — James Cusimano, Gina Gomez, Mary Devon-Depuy, Jason Leonard and Lane Lonion perform comedy. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Saturday. Hear My Train A Comin’. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — Lane Lonion and Luke Oleen-Junk host open-mic stand-up comedy. 9 p.m. Thursday. New Orleans Non Prophet Comedy Tour. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Mike Strecker, Phil deGruy and Christian Champagne perform comedy. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Tenderloins. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www. saengernola.com — The comedy troupe and stars of TV’s Impractical Jokers perform improv comedy. Tickets start at $46 (including fees). 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 8659190; www.carrolltonstation. com — All comics are welcome to perform at the weekly open mic. 9 p.m. Wednesday.

AUDITIONS Stage Door Idol. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, ext. 267; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — Regional singers compete for a headlining spot at the Stage Door Canteen by performing songs written or recorded in the 1940s. Private preliminary auditions are June 14-15. The public is invited to vote at final rounds at 6 p.m. July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4. Variety show talent. Organizers seek music and variety acts for a talent show fundraiser benefitting St. Anna’s Food Pantry on July 16. Email haknola@yahoo.com for information.

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TUESDAY 9 It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 6583200; www.nolasocialride.org — NOLA Social Ride cyclists cruise around the city, stopping along the way to enjoy live music. 6 p.m. New Orleans Eat Local Challenge. Various locations; www.nolalocavore.org — The challenge encourages residents to eat foods grown, caught and raised within 200 miles of New Orleans for a month, and there are dinners, workshops, tours and other food events. Challenge registration $30. Upcoming events include a Wild Edibles Dinner Party and a home brewing class Thursday and a bike ride Saturday. Visit the website for details, events and registration. Through June 30.

Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm. org — The museum hosts activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Non-members $8. 10:30 a.m. Uptown Public Works Community Meeting. First Presbyterian Church, 5401 Claiborne Ave., (800) 866-7409 — New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell holds a town hall on Uptown construction projects with representatives from Energy, RTA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Public Works and the Sewerage & Water Board. Refreshments are served. 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 10 Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Casino dance class. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — Kevin Braxton of Cuban dance group Bookoo Rueda teaches a free class on the salsa-like dance. 7 p.m. Get Moving. Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www.growinglocalnola.org — The urban farm hosts a free weekly exercise class such as yoga, boot camp or CrossFit. Visit the website to RSVP. 5:30 p.m. Harrison Avenue Marketplace. Harrison Avenue Marketplace, 801 Harrison Ave.; www.harrisonavenuemarketplace.org — The Lakeview market features local vendors of food, arts and crafts, plus music and kids’ activities. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hot Yoga, Cold Beer. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 3010117; www.nolabrewing.com — Lululemon sponsors a free yoga class and a beer happy hour follows. 6:30 p.m. Jazz Pilates. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 5894841; www.nps.gov/jazz/index. htm — Stephanie Jordan leads a free class incorporating Pilates, dance and jazz. Noon. Nature Walk and Titivation. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www. northlakenature.org — Guests tour natural habitats and

Summer Harvest Gala. French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and North Peters streets, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — The gala features a sit-down dinner by several local celebrity chefs, cocktails from Cane & Table and music by the Creole String Beans. Tickets $150. 6:30 p.m. White Glove Wednesdays. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 5276012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Curator Eric Rivets gives visitors a chance to wear original military uniforms and equipment. 9 a.m.

THURSDAY 11 Bridge lessons. Wes Busby Bridge Center, 2709 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-0869 — Beginners and novices take free bridge lessons. 9 a.m. Business Breakfast. Cafe Hope, 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 756-4673; www.cafehope.org — The cafe hosts a business networking breakfast for West Bank professionals. By donation. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. FestiGals. JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal St., (504) 527-6752; www.festigals.org — The theme for the four-day women’s networking weekend is “Heels on the Ground: Fearless & Fabulous Women.” The festival offers empowerment workshops, inspirational seminars, luncheons, shopping and a Bodacious Bras for a Cause benefit for the Cancer Association of New Orleans. Tickets vary. Thursday-Sunday. Healthy eating demonstration. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson. lib.la.us — Nutritionist Karen Walker talks about healthy eating and prepares a seasonal salad. 7 p.m. Sistahs Making a Change. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Women of all experience levels dance, talk and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. What’s Cooking? Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www.growinglocalnola.org — The urban farm hosts a free weekly class on healthy home cooking. Visit the website to RSVP. 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 12 Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum is open late on Friday evening, with music by Zion Trinity and documentary films about Joan Miro and Alexander Calder. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PAGE 118

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New Orleans Loving Festival. Various locations; www. lovingfestival.org — The festival celebrates multiethnic families with art and social events. A free ice cream social celebrates the new exhibition at Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. A documentary screening about the Loving v. Virginia case follows. Visit the website for details. Through June 19.

Yoga at the Cabildo. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 5686968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — Yogis of all experience levels practice in the Cabildo gallery. Non-members $12. 7:30 a.m.

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June Bug Arts & Crafts Show. Coquille Park & Recreation Center, 13505 Highway 1085, Covington; www.coquillerecreation.com — More than 100 vendors sell handmade arts and crafts, gifts and more. Admission TBA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. NOLA Brewing Tap Room Grand Opening. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing. com — NOLA Brewing debuts its new tap room with two stages of live music by Nick and Ovorols, Colin Lake Band, Billy Iuso and Cliff Hines. Food from McClure’s Barbecue is available to purchase. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Spotlight on Success Gala. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 568-1702; www.marchofdimesnola.com — The March of Dimes’ gala includes food from Ruth’s Chris Steak House, live and silent auctions, an open bar and music by Groovy 7. Tickets $75 in advance, $85 at the door. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY 13 Back to the Ball Crawl. Grit’s Bar, 530 Lyons St., (504) 899-9211; www.610stompers.com — The 610 Stompers’ bar crawl begins at Grit’s Bar and includes danceoffs, contests and stops at The Kingpin, F&M’s, Fat Harry’s and more. Proceeds benefit CASA Jefferson, Providence Community Housing and VFW Post 8973. Tickets $40. 1 p.m.

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Bienville Saturday Market. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 8135370; www.swapmeetnola.com — The pet-friendly weekly market features arts, crafts, a flea market and food. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Children’s Art Workshop. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — RHINO artists lead kids in art projects such as origami, collages and bookmaking. Email artboxrhino@gmail.com to register. Suggested donation for materials $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Curtain Raiser Gala. Celebration Distillery, 2815 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-9400; www. oldmarquer.com — The Old Marquer Theatre’s season announcement party and benefit features food, cocktails, raffles, a burlesque performance by the Bluestockings and music by Shifty. Attendees are encouraged to wear red. Tickets $30. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Family Day. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www. phnojm.com — Families enjoy jazz story time at 11 a.m., crafts at 2 p.m. and a solo pianist from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. French Market Creole Tomato Festival. French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and North Peters streets, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — The 29th incarnation of the French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival features food booths, live music, children’s activities, fresh Creole tomatoes for sale, cooking demonstrations and a Creole tomato-eating contest. Admission free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Growing Tropical and Other Heat Tolerant Plants. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St., (504) 620-2228; www. parkwaypartnersnola.org — Tom Wolfe of Urban Roots Garden Center discusses

EVENT LISTINGS sun-loving, heat-tolerant plants. Plants are also available for sale. 9 a.m. to noon. Jazz Yoga. Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/ jazz — Susan Landry leads a free class featuring meditational jazz piano. 10 a.m. Let’s Grow. Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www. growinglocalnola.org — The urban farm holds the first in a series of free, comprehensive classes on urban farming. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Milan Golf Scramble. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org — The golf competition benefits the Team Gleason Foundation and also includes a pig roast and raffle. Call Kevin at (617) 314-4410 for details and registration. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nothing but NET. Langston Hughes Academy Charter School, 3519 Trafalgar St., (504) 373-6251; www. thenetnola.org — The charity basketball tournament includes 3-point and dunk contests benefiting The NET, an alternative high school. There’s also a resource fair from noon to 5 p.m. The event kicks off with a soiree and silent auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the New Orleans Jazz Market, 1426 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 8 a.m.

Rose and Plant Sale. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The New Orleans Botanical Garden offers plants for sale at the Pelican Greenhouse. Call (504) 483-9464 or email plants@ nocp.org for details. 9 a.m. to noon. SoFAB Cooking Demo. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — Local chefs cook their signature dishes. 11 a.m. Wild Pig Trail Run. Woodlands Conservancy, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, (504) 433-4000; www. woodlandsconservancy.org — The 3-mile trail race ends with food and refreshments. Registration $25, seniors and under age 18 $20. 8 a.m.

Yoga/Pilates. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 4565000; www.noma.org — The museum hosts yoga classes in the sculpture garden. Non-members $5. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 14 Chicken raising workshop. Press Street Gardens, 7 Press Street; www.pressstreetgardens.com — Margee Green teaches a free lesson on raising chickens. Attendees help build a goose coop, and there are chicks available by raffle. 11 a.m. SOL Bowl. Colonial Bowling Lanes, 6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 737-2400; www.colonialbowling.net — Special Olympics Louisiana hosts a bowling benefit featuring food, raffles, a silent auction and celebrity appearances from current and former professional athletes. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Solar Day. University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus; www.solardaynola.com — The solar energy event includes expert presentations, a student solar power competition and energy efficiency education in room 101 of UNO’s Engineering Building. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAY 15 Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 456-5000; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Non-members $5. 6 p.m. What’s the Future of the Carrollton Courthouse? St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1031 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-3743; www.saesnola.org — The forum includes presentations by local historians, architects and a representative of the Orleans Parish School Board, followed by a public comment session. 6 p.m.

WORDS Andi Eaton. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www. phnojm.com — The author signs New Orleans Style at the Jazz Market’s weekly hap-

py hour and shopping event. 5 p.m. Friday. An Evening with CCH Pounder. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — The actress reads from Donald Rawley’s Slow Dance on the Fault Line. A meet-and-greet follows, and there’s an open bar and food from Bourbon House. Non-members $100. 8 p.m. Saturday. Frederick Barton. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib. la.us — The author discusses and signs In the Wake of the Flagship. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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Friends of the New Orleans Public Library book sale. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. John Taylor. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., (504) 3227479; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The author presents Wings Over New Orleans: Unseen Photos of Paul and Linda McCartney, 1975. Refreshments are served. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Moth. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — The theme for this month’s storytelling competition is “Backfired.” Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Press Street Poets. 5 Press Gallery, 5 Press St., (504) 9402900; www.5pressgallery.com — NOCCA creative writing students share their work. 6 p.m. Thursday. Robert S. Brantley — The author and photographer presents and signs his new book, Henry Howard: Louisiana’s Architect. 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., and 6 p.m. Thursday at Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. Sonia Sanchez and Mixed Company. Le Musee de F.P.C., 2336 Esplanade Ave., (504) 233-0384; www.facebook. com/lemuseedefpc — The New Orleans Loving Festival hosts poet Sonia Sanchez and contributors to Mixed Company, a local publication by women of color, for a reading and book signing. 6 p.m. Saturday. Story Time with Miss Maureen. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — Miss

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World Naked Bike Ride. Markey Park, 700 block of Piety Street, (504) 944-7900 — Cyclists are invited to remove as much clothing as they like before departing at 5 p.m. for a nude cruise through the Bywater, Marigny and French Quarter. By donation. 4 p.m.

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EVENT LISTINGS Maureen reads There’s a Lion in My Cornflakes by Michelle Robinson. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. StoryQuest. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Authors, actors and artists read children’s books and send kids on art quests through the museum. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Teen spoken word workshop. Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 596-2630; www.nutrias.org — Sam Gordon guides teens to create their own poetry and spoken-word work. 4 p.m. Saturday.

SPORTS Jesters. Pan American Stadium, City Park, 1 Zachary Taylor Drive; www.nolajesters.com — The New Orleans Jesters play the Houston Hurricanes. 7 p.m. Saturday. VooDoo. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 5873663; www.neworleansarena.com — The New Orleans VooDoo play the Cleveland Gladiators. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Zephyrs. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com — The New Orleans Zephyrs play the Nashville Sounds at 11 a.m. Tuesday and the Omaha Storm Chasers at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

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FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and live music twice a week: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Crescent City Farmers Market. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — The market offers produce, meat, seafood, dairy, flowers and prepared foods at four weekly events. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St.; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at American Can Apartments, 3700 Orleans Ave.; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Magazine Street

Market, corner of Magazine and Girod streets. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook.com/ crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan; www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Huey P. Long Avenue at Second Street, Gretna; www.gretnafarmersmarket.com — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm. org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037; www. hollygrovemarket.com — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www. oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket.com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Rivertown Farmers Market. 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner. la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, homemade jams and jellies and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. www.sankofanola.org — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden at several weekly stops. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Lower 9th Ward Community Center,

5234 N. Claiborne Ave.; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at New Israel Baptist Church, 6322 St. Claude Ave. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 355-4442; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early market, which caters to New Orleans East’s Vietnamese population. 5 a.m. Saturday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED American Cancer Society. The society seeks volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Visit www.cancer. org or call (504) 219-2200. Another Life Foundation. The foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Training is provided. Contact Stephanie Green at (888) 543-3480, email anotherlifefoundation@ hotmail.com or visit www. anotherlifefoundation.org. Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www. bayourebirth.org. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; training and support are provided. Call (504) 522-1962 or email info@casaneworleans.org. The Creativity Collective. The organization seeks artists, entrepreneurs, parents and teens to help with upcoming projects and events, including maintaining a creative resource directory and organizing charity bar crawls. Visit www.creativitycollective.com or call (916) 206-1659. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and marketumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with

children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org. Dress for Success New Orleans. The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to help clients, manage inventory and share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@dressforsuccess.org. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest oneon-one mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www.eachonesaveone.org. Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to foundation development. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info@ degashouse.com. First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteers to serve as mentors and coaches to kids and teens though its golf program. Visit www. thefirstteenola.org. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, committee members and race day volunteers. Email info@ gotrnola.org or visit www. gotrnola.org. Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@ gnofairhousing.org. Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes. Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@greenlightneworleans.org. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the opportunities available and how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www. handsonneworleans.org. Hike for KaTREEna. The forestry organization seeks volunteers to adopt and trim trees around the city. Email info@hikeforkatreena. org or visit www.hikeforkatreena.com. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to

patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111. Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at (504) 8370175 or email daveharrell@ yahoo.com. Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers to pick up trash or trim trees for the adopt-a-block program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@cox.net. Louisiana SPCA. The LA/SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete an orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www.la-spca. org/volunteer. Lowernine.org. Lowernine. org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@ lowernine.org. Meal Delivery Volunteers. The Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas and mileage expenses are reimbursed. Call Gail at (504) 888-5880. National World War II Museum. The museum accepts applications for volunteers to greet visitors and familiarize them with its galleries and artifacts. Call (504) 527-6012, ext. 243, or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum.org. NOLA Wise. The partnership of Global Green, the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@ globalgreen.org. Parkway Partners. The green space and community garden organization seeks volunteers for building, gardening and other projects. Email info@parkwaypartnersnola.org, call (504) 620-2224 or visit www.parkwaypartnersnola.org. Senior Companion Volunteers. The New Orleans

Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist with personal and daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Visit www.nocoa.org or call (504) 821-4121. SpayMart. The animal charity seeks volunteers to feed cats and clean kennels at its Cat Adoption Center and to work at its Metairie thrift store. Call Patsy Watermeier at (504) 460-6080 or (504) 887-7037. St. Thomas Hospitality House. The Catholic charity seeks individuals and groups of volunteers to serve people experiencing homelessness. Contact Daniel Thelen at nolacw@gmail.com or (517) 290-8533. Start the Adventure in Reading. The STAIR program holds regular training sessions for volunteers who work one on one with public school students to develop reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@stairnola.org or visit www.stairnola.org. Teen Life Counts. The Jewish Family Service program seeks volunteers to teach suicide prevention to middle and high school students. Call (504) 831-8475. Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries. The charity seeks volunteers to help disabled, wounded and senior veterans with food and clothing distribution, home improvement, beautification, social media and web design. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www.veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.

CALL FOR WRITERS Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation seeks outstanding fiction by emerging African-American authors for the award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize. Deadline Aug. 15. Visit www.ernestjgainesaward. org for details.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Soul Food Recipe Contest. The Southern Food and Beverage Museum seeks soul food recipes for breads, main dishes, greens, sides and desserts. Visit www. southernfood.org for details and entry instructions. Deadline June 12.

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NO: 2013-4923 DIVISION: “A” SUCCESSION OF RHONDA KAREN STARKS NOTICE OF FILING FIRST AND FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors if this Estate and to all other interested persons, that a petition to file the first and final tableau of distribution has been filed by Pamelyn LeBan, the succession representative of this Estate, praying for homologation of the Tableau, for authority to pay Estate expenses, and for authority to distribute the remaining balance of the Estate to Decedent’s heirs as listed thereon; and that the First and Final Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the Petition must be filed prior to homologation. Orleans Parish, Louisiana this 1st day of June, 2015. By order of the Court. Dale N. Atkins Deputy Clerk of Court

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Gambit: 6/9/15 Alfred Tolbert or anyone knowing his whereabouts, l/k/a 2106 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA 70113, please contact Atty, Veleka Eskinde, 504434-0030. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to QUICKEN LOANS, INC., executed by LAFANYA W. SANDERS, and dated July 15, 2005, in the principal sum of $150,000.00, bearing interest at the rate of 5.875% from date until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection of same, please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, at P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost promissory note payable to Crescent Bank and Trust dated October 20, 2010 in the amount of $20,926.20 and signed by a R. Bienemy please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost promissory note payable to Springleaf Financial Services of Louisiana, Inc. dated September 25, 2014 in the amount of $6,116.77 and signed by a C. Lemieux please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Anne-Marie J. Brown, please contact Attorney DeVonn Jarrett, at 504-4916806 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs of James J. Ballas, please contact Atty. Bonita Watson, 504.324.4400. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Barbara Jones Charles or her heirs please contact Attorney Brigette Piattoly 504-486-1424.

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SUCCESSION OF MRS. ANNA MELANIE SCHAEFER, WIDOW OF OTTO PAUL, AND WIDOW BY SECOND MARRIAGE OF JOSEPH DOWIE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, MERILYNN B. DONELON, duly appointed and qualified administratrix of the above estate, has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property hereinafter described, to wit: TEN (10) CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in the South New Orleans Subdivision, designated by the NOS. 21, 22, 23, 34, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 in BLOCK No. 49, bounded by York and Staten Avenues and Fifth and Sixth Streets, as per plan made by H.C. Smith, Civil Engineer and Surveyor, in 1913, a reduced delineation of which, approved by Alf. R. Bonnabel, Parish Surveyor, on August 15, 1914, is filed in the office of the Clerk of Court and Parish Recorder for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana; according to which said plan, said lots adjoin each other and measure each twenty-five feet (25’) front on York and Staten Avenues, by a depth of one hundred feet (100’) between equal and parallel lines. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO WIT: Sale of the entire interest in said property to MAMDOUH SULEIMAN, in “as is” condition with no warranties, express or implied as to the condition of the property for the gross sales price of $85,000.00 cash with purchaser to pay usual expenses of closing. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with the law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, CLERK Attorney: ANTHONY V. LIGI, JR., A PLC La. Bar No. 1179 Address: 4425 Clearview Parkway Suite “C”, Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone” (504) 455-7974 Gambit: 6/9/15 & 6/30/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Derick Reagan please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.” Anyone knowing the whereabouts of ELBERT COBBINS, JR., l/k/a 5105 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, please contact Atty Erica Andrews, 504.534.5560. ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of HERBERT A WHITE, whose last known address was 4322 Annette St, New Orleans, LA 70122, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504-365-1545. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Iokon, L.L.C, please contact the Law Offices of Rudy Gorrell (504) 553-9588 1215 Prytania St., Ste. 223, New Orleans, LA 70130

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TUTORSHIP OF TRINITY SHANTE’ MILLER Notice is hereby given that BRITTINY SHARDAY JOHNSON has filed an application in the above captioned matter to be appointed LEGAL TUTOR of the following named minor, TRINITY SHANTE’ MILLER, and that she may be appointed after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of this publication or from the date of mailing of notice whichever period is longer. Any opposition to this application must be filed in this Court prior to her appointment. BY ORDER OF THE COURT DALE N. ATKINS, Clerk Attorney: Julien F. Jurgens Address: 3239 Roman Street Metairie, LA 70001 Telephone: (504) 722-7716 Gambit: 6/9/15 Edward Joseph Hergert or anyone knowing his whereabouts, contact McBride & Russell Law Firm at 504451-4070. Latoya Roberts Ellis, or anyone knowing her whereabouts, please contact McBride & Russell Law Firm, at 504451-4070. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of JERRY MOSLEY, TONYA P. GEARY (A/K/A Tonya P. Mosley), and/or SHAJI J. BROWN, please contact Atty. Bonita Watson, 504.324.4400. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John V. Ramirez, Jr., please contact the Law Offices of Rudy Gorrell (504) 553-9588 1215 Prytania St., Ste. 223, New Orleans, LA 70130 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Michael G. Moses, please contact Attorney Branden Villavaso, 631 St. Charles Ave. NOLA 70130 or (504) 920-4529. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ineka Collins, call Atty. Raashand M. Hamilton 504-940-1883. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Devonsylette Collins-Manuel, call Atty. Raashand M. Hamilton 504-940-1883.

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 738-036 DIVISION “C” SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH EMANUEL AUBERT NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the above numbered and entitled Succession, together with notice to all heirs and to all other interested persons herein, that Kathleen Maria Aubert Hart, Executrix of the estate of the late Joseph Emanuel Aubert, has filed in the above proceedings a First Tableau of Distribution, and that the tableau may be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication hereof and that any opposition thereto must be filed before the homologation. Respectfully submitted: Flanders, Flanders & Buhrer Attorney: R. Scott Buhrer, #17493 Address: 3017 21st Street Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 833-5112 Gambit: 6/9/15

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that ROBYN ELIZABETH KOPPENS, Administratix of the Succession of Kirk Allen Koppens, has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3281 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the price of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND & NO/100 ($230,000.00) DOLLARS, the Succession’s 100% interest in and to the following described real estate: TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part thereof known as CANAL STREET SUBDIVISION, SQUARE 27, which square is bounded by East William David Parkway (Late Park Street), West William David Parkway (Late Lakeshore Drive), Canal Street, and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Late Orleans Street), designated as LOT NOS. 11 & 12 on a survey by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Surveying & Engineering, dated December 31, 1999, a copy of which is registered under Instrument No. 10023497, and CB 3030, Page 411, of the conveyance records of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and according to which Lot Nos. 11 & 12 measure together 50 feet front on East William David Parkway (Late Park Street), same width in the rear, by a depth of 110 feet between equal and parallel lines. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 408 East William David Parkway (formerly Park Street). Being the same property acquired by Kirk A. Koppens by act registered under Inst. No. 10023497, and recorded in CB 3030, Page 411. NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that ROBYN ELIZABETH KOPPENS, Administratrix of the Succession of Kirk Allen Koppens, purposes to sell the aforesaid real estate, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid, and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from date whereon the last publication of this notice appears. JON A. GEGENHEIMER Clerk of Court For the Parish of Jefferson Attorney: F. Joseph Drolla, Jr. Address: Metairie Office Towers, Suite 601 433 Metairie Road Metairie, Louisiana 70005 Telephone: (504) 831-2607 Gambit: 5/19/15 & 6/9/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Nola Coleman Jackson, please contact atty C. Vidal at 4642 Owens Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 or (504) 232-7685. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs or representatives of the estate of Mary J. Heckler, A/K/A Mary Jeanfreau Heckler, please contact Atty: E. Appleberry at 405 Gretna Blvd., Ste: 104, Gretna, LA 70053; (504)362-7800. Chad Torre Ellis, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, contact McBride & Russell Law Firm at 504-451-4070.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Lynn Tassin Disalvo, Administratrix of this Succession, has applied for authority to sell the succession’s undivided 1/14th interest in the following property for 1/14th of the $48,000.00 cash consideration, at private cash sale, according to the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement to Purchase, annexed to the Petition for Authority: THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as Highway Park Subdivision, in Square 447 thereof, bounded by Maryland, West Napoleon and Massachusetts Avenues and Fourth Street. Said portion of ground is designated as Lot “N” on plan made by Adloe Orr, Jr. & Associates, dated May 10, 1954, and measures as follows: Lot “N” commences at a distance of 185 feet from the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Fourth Street and measures thence, in the direction of West Napoleon Avenue, 60 feet front on Massachusetts Avenue, same width in the rear, by a depth of 122 feet 6 inches between equal and parallel lines; all as more fully shonw on plat of survey by Adloe Orr, Jr. & Associates, dated December 11, 1954, annexed herto. Any heir, legatee or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date of last publication of this notice. Gretna, Louisiana, this 12th day of May, 2015. Lisa M. Cheramie, Clerk of Court Attorney: T. Robert Lacour Bar Roll Number 8077 Address: 3220 Williams Boulevard Kenner, LA 70065 Telephone: (504) 443-1353 Gambit: 5/19/15 & 6/9/15 UMI 2 Bar Sushi d/b/a A J & J Investments, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content including beer, wine and spirits on premises at a retail in the Parish of Orleans at the following address: 3580 Holiday Dr., St. 8, New Orleans, LA 70114. Members: JiaJie Ruan and Jiali Ruan, (504) 428-5294. Anyone knowing the whreabouts of Guillanne Leary (a/k/a Guillanne Bazzle Hamilton Leary), please contact Attorney DeVonn Jarrett, at 504-4916806 Anyone knowing the whreabouts of Kendria Edwards Jones AND Warren Jones, please contact Attorney DeVonn Jarrett, at 504-491-6806. Anyone knowing their whereabouts of ETHEL RISING DETIEGE, please contact Carlos A. Ramirez, Attorney, 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr. Kerin L. Turner Watkins, call Atty. Raashand M. Hamilton 504-940-1883. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Wiltz P. Sapia Jr or Wiltz Sapia, Jr., call Attorney Marion Floyd, 467-3010

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Russell Obey, Provisional Administrator of the Succession of Anna Grinstead Pharr has, pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, article 3281, petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the price SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND and No/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars, less outstanding encumbrances and taxes, the Succession’s interest in and to the following described property: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the SEVENTH DISTRICT of New Orleans, in SQUARE NO. 129, bounded by OAK, ZIMPLE, ADAMS and HILLARY STREETS, designated by the Number SIXTEEN on a sketch of W.J. Seghers, Surveyor, dated May 3, 1916, blue print of which is annexed to an act passed before F. D. Charbonnet, Notary Public, on August 11, 1916, and begins One hundred and twenty-two feet, six inches (122’ 6”) from the corner of Oak and Hillary Streets and measures Thirty feet (30’) front on Oak Street, same width in the rear, by a depth between parallel lines of One hundred and twenty feet (120’). According to a survey made by Gilbert & Kelly, Surveyors, dated April 15, 1935, annexed to an act of mortgage by Joseph J. Delmare in favor of Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, passed before Chester F. Owens, Notary Public, on June 6, 1935, said property is situated in the same District and Square and has the same boundaries and bears the same measurements as above set forth. The improvements on said property bear the Municipal No. 7618 Oak Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that Russell Obey, Provisional Administrator of the Succession of Anna Grinstead Pharr, proposes to sell the aforesaid immovable property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid, and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from date whereon the last publication of this notice appears. DALE ATKINS CLERK OF COURT CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS Attorney: Scott J. Sonnier Address: 601 Poydras Street Suite 2200 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 586-1241 Gambit: 5/19/15 & 6/9/15 ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of PHYLLIS MULLEN FELTON, whose last known address was 7340 Canterbury St, New Orleans, LA 70125, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70126, 504-3651545. PAGE 124

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TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON

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SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH EMANUEL AUBERT NOTICE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY ESTATE DEBTS NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of the above entitled succession, and to all other interested persons, that a Final Tableau of Distribution has been filed by Marsha Austtun Oliver, Administratrix of the Succession of Mary Hazel Ebarb Austtun, with her Petition praying for homologation of the Tableau and for authority to pay the debts of the succession listed thereon; and that the First Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this notice. Any opposition to the Petition and Final Tableau of Distribution must be filed prior to homologation. Bridget Calongne Deputy Clerk of Court Attorney: LeRoy A. Hartley (#6631) Address: 1805 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, La 70116 Telephone: 504-945-4003 Gambit: 6/9/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Rosa Maria Trindade Alves Banks, please contact Atty. E. Appleberry at 405 Gretna Blvd., Suite 104, Gretna, LA 70053; (504)362-7800. ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of SARAH WILSON COLLINS CASTON or her heirs, whose last known address was 7922 Forshey St, New Orleans, LA 70125, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504365-1545.

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NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the above numbered and entitled Succession, together with notice to all heirs and to all other interested persons herein, that Kathleen Maria Aubert Hart, Executrix of the estate of the late Joseph Emanuel Aubert, has filed in the above proceedings the Final Accounting for Period April 23, 2013 to Present and that the tableau may be homologated after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication hereof and that any opposition thereto must be filed before the homologation. Respectfully submitted: Flanders, Flanders & Buhrer Attorney: R. Scott Buhrer, #17493 Address: 3017 21st Street Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 833-5112 Gambit: 6/9/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Selton Ussin please contact K. Adam Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.

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How to obtain a copy of the RFP: Respondents may ask questions or obtain a copy of the RFP from UBC beginning June 1, 2015 via email at upper9060@ aol.com or telephone (504) 245-9060. Responding to RFP: Qualifications must be received on or before 4:00 p.m. (CST) on June 19, 2015. A presubmittal meeting will be held at UBC June 8, 2015 at Noon. Dinner Lab Nola, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Orleans at the following address: 1029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70118 Dinner Lab Nola, LLC Members: Dinner Lab, Inc. and Brian Bordainick. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jewell Faulkner, call Atty. Raashand M. Hamilton 504-940-1883.

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PRC Certified Historic Housing Specialist 7934 MAPLE STREET • NEW ORLEANS

Office: 504.861.7575 Mobile: 504.377.7547 mazlott@GardnerRealtors.com LiveInNewOrleans.com

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Stunning example of architecture and design set in southern Louisiana. Spectacular views of Lake Pontchartrain & Lake Catherine in theRigolets Pass on 10 glorious acres. Private and gated, main home has great entertaining areas w indoor/ outdoor living. Olympic size pool, fishing pier with lights, dock for yacht, 3900ft bulkhead, boathouse w lift, tropical landscaping, and 2300sqft apartment.

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New impeccably designed waterfront estate. This 4bd/4.5br home exudes elegance & comfort with wood floors throughout, designer light fixtures, & views to die for! The chef’s dream kitchen is appointed with Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counters, and best of all, overlooks family room. Master suite includes 2 custom closets & fabulous spa bathroom. Home also includes theater, office, mudroom, formal living & dining rooms.

Stunning luxury condo in the heart of Downtown Covington. Fabulous travertine & wood floors, designer fixtures, & soaring ceilings throughout. Main floor has open airy floor plan featuring chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances & travertine countertops, living area with fireplace, sweeping wraparound balcony, and serene master suite with huge walk in shower & hydro-tub. Downstairs apartment features theatre, steam room, Thermador kitchen, & bedroom suite. Upstairs has 2 bedroom suites, & office. So Chic!

SLIDELL, LA • 4 BR/4.5 BA 6,314 Sq. Ft. • $899,000

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COVINGTON, LA • 4 BR/4.5 BA 4,591 Sq. Ft. • $769,000

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NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $724-$848/mo. 504236-5776.

ALGIERS POINT CORPORATE RENTAL

Historic Algiers Point Victorian Hm. Shared N.O. style courtyard. Ferry - 2 blks. 3/2 CA&H, 12’ ceilings, wood/ ceramic flrs, ceiling fans. Fully furnished. Move In ready. Adults only/ no pets. Info (228) 348-1754

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

BYWATER 1023 PIETY ST

2 br, 2 full ba, w/d hkps, cen a/h, c-fans, fenced yd. NO PETS. $1,400. 504-810-1191 or mballier@yahoo.com

MID CITY 1508 CARONDELET ST.

Very Large 1 BR apt., 2nd floor with balcony, hdwd flrs, cent air/heat, 24-hr laundry. No pets/smoking. $1250/ mo. Call 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com

WESTBANK WESTWEGO FSBO INVESTMENT PROPERTY

In Historical district of Westwego. Shotgun double, 2BR/1BA each side. $120,000. Call (504) 261-9625. By appt only.

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JEFFERSON NEAR OCHSNER

Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA, large jacuzzi in master bath, high end appliances incl washer & dryer, pool. $1200/mo. No pets/smoking. Call 504-287-4783.

OLD METAIRIE 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS

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DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 8414 Sycamore - 3bd/2.5 ba ................ $4500 1629 Coliseum - 2bd/2.5 ba .................... $2800 127 Carondelet - 1bd/1ba .................. $1795 539 Dumaine - 1bd/1ba .......................... $1500 235 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy - 2bd/2ba ... $1350 2222 Salcedo - 1bd/1ba ........................ $1250

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2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

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1 bdr apt, cen a/h, hdwd flrs, new washer and drier appliances, new shower, $1000 /mo. Lse. Small pets allowed. Call either 504-909-5541 or 504-616-8466.

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6319 S. PRIEUR

2 bedroom, living room, dining room, furn kitchen, tile bath. No pets. Off Calhoun. $900/mo. Call Gary 504494-0970.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1508 CARONDELET ST

Studio Apt with cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles Street Car. Easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. All utilities included. $900/mo. 1-888239-6566 or mballier@yahoo.com

1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $175/week. 2 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA NOT A SHOTGUN!

616 Phillips St. Newly renovated large 3/2 apt. SS appliances, CA&H, all bed-

1224 Decatur #A

2/2 New reno, 2nd flr, st balc, bonus rm fab location ..... $2995

1224 Decatur #B

2/2 New reno, 3rd flr, st balc, bonus rm, fab location ..... $2595

402 Olivier

1/1 New renov,6blks frm ferry,wd flr,new appls incl w/d... $1000

1025 Dumaine #6

1/1 newly renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace ........ $1,200

1025 Dumaine #5

2/2 fully renovated ............................................................. $1550

1025 Dumaine #4

2/1 no pets Renov, wd flrs, w/d in unit ...................... $1400

FOR SALE 1030 Orleans Unit B 2/1.5 Reno’d,2story,balc,ctyd,close to new st car line....$350,000 412 S Hennessey

4/3 Renov sngl Midcity.SS appls,media rm,2 garage pking $439,000

1010 St Peter

2/2 Fab loc,fireplace,French doors,ctyd,NO CONDO FEES $419,000

280 Pi Street Vacant Land IntracoastalWaterfntlot.Minbldg2ksqft.100x490.$175,000

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT 2648 Hyman

rooms are independent. Lg backyard shared w/front apt. Great location! Walking distance to Magazine. Easy parking. Pets ok. $2500 + dep. (504) 715-7666

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT 448 JULIA ST. #201

$1600/mo. Completely renov, furn 1 br/1 ba, spac liv area, short/long term. Sec prkg, gym, roof deck & pool. (504) 812-5103 or (504) 939-6525

803 Burgundy 727 Barracks Unit #10

3/2 Updated kit,nice yard,lg gar.New driveway,flrs.Move in cond $165,000 2/2.5 1253sqft, Pvt Ctyd, Balc, wd flrs, reno, nearby pkng ....... $589,500 1/1 ViewsofFrQtr&City,wdflrs,CathedCeil,expbrick...$239,500

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9410 ARBOREAL COURT • $849,000 RIVER RIDGE • 5BR/5.5BA

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8724 SOUTHDOWN LANE, RIVER RIDGE

• ON TWILIGHT TOUR 6-8 PM THURS. JUNE 11TH • 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has an open floor plan. Bath is handicapped equipped. Picket fence lends to it charm. Skylight brightens the living area. All windows have hurricane shutters. All appliances including washer/Dryer. in single garage. Only $230,000.

This could be your dream home. Everything you could want for your family. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, gorgeous pool and landscaping. Lots of custom kitchen cabinets. Mega storage space. A workshop for the craftsman. Beautiful wooden floors. All in excellent condition. Priced below appraisal at $699,000

Colette Meister cell: 504-220-1762

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Historic Arts + Crafts residence also has C1A zoning and is a Registered Landmark. Walk to CBD, parades, ﬁne and casual dining, performance venues ~ this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, 1,728 sf property exudes old world charm with a hip and groovy vibe! Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. Off street parking, pool, hot tub, outdoor ﬂatscreen tv, natural gas grill, tiki bar, front and rear balconies offer the ability to live and work in style. Colette Meister, 504-220-1762 unameister@yahoo.com

Colette Meister, LA Licensed Realtor

504-258-9271 or 504-838-7033

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STIN W LI

2760 Athis St. (VLD)

2234 – 6 Delachaise St.

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3660 BENNETT STREET • $119.9K

A great renovation in the Riverside subdivision. This 3 bdrm/2 ba home has rich brown wood flr’g, SS appl’s, incld’g a 5 burner range (red beans, anyone?), & a large backyard. Stone kit. countertops, new carpet in 2nd/3rd bdrms…a delightful & fresh home to live & love in. May qualify for City’s closing cost assistance program, as well.

504-524-JUDY (5839)

1900 - 1906 St. Ann Street 4,000 Sq Ft $175,000 Development opportunity in historic Treme. Property consists of 2 buildings, one corner building and one Creole Cottage double with large garage extending from N Roman side. Close to the French Quarter, Lafitte Greenway, new biomedical complex, Interstate, CBD. Zoned B-1 commercial, corner building was a bar for many years with apartment above. Possible use of state & federal historic restoration tax credits- exciting possibilities await!

FOR SALE

1215 N. Broad St. (COMM)

504 232-0362

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3660 Bennett St.

Todd Taylor, Realtor

• Residential • Multi-Family • Investment • Condominiums • Commercial • Vacant Land • 1031 Exchange

This representation includes residential, vacant land, and multi-family and is based in whole or in part on data supplied, by New Orleans Metropolitan Assn. of REALTORS, Multiple Listing Services. Neither the Boards, Associations, nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Boards Associations or their MLS may not reﬂect all real estate activity for the year 2009 thru 2014. Based on information from the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2014.

1201 Carondelet

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7934 MAPLE STREET / NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

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Charlotte Hailey-Dorion, Realtor

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Liz Bertucci Realty

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Fabulous Family Compound on private cul-de-sac in beautiful River Ridge. Come see the new makeover! Main house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, office, 3rd floor playroom, dry bar off kitchen & freshly painted kitchen cabinets. New lush landscaping, crystal blue pool, pool house perfect for entertaining family & friends, equipped w/dishwasher & space for refrigerator, den w/full bath, guest house has den, bedroom, full bath & walk-in closet, 2 car garage plus circular drive & more!

UNDER CONTRACT/SOLD $33.5K $119.9K $625K $83K

7537 Devine Av.

$120K

7320 Hansbrough Av.

$120K

13110 Lemans St. (NEW PRICE) $100K 2625 Pine St.

$650K

2458 N. Tonti St. (NEW PRICE) $140K 4724 Virgilian St.

FOR RENT

2028 Pauger St., A

$115K $1,150/mo

809 31st St. $75K U/C 3910–12LAAvenuePkwy. $200KU/C 1922 Marengo St. $860K UC 709 Mazant St. (VLD) $159.9K U/C 1269 Milton St. $850/mo U/C 4 Alice Ct. (VLD) $10K SOLD 1210 – 12 N. Galvez St. $480K SOLD 4001Gen.PershingSt.(VLD) $110KSOLD 2529 Jena St. (VLD) $125K SOLD 2349 Maryland Av. $75K SOLD 6000 Eads St. $1,075/mo LEASED 1269 & 71 Milton St. $800/mo LEASED 2028 Pauger St., B $900/mo LEASED 2625 Pine St., A $3,575 mo LEASED 3607St.FerdinandSt.$975/moLEASED

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ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG NOTE 3 CELL PHONE CASE

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FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES OPEN WAREHOUSE FURNITURE SALE

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