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‘Assassins’ opens at Rivertown Theaters | by Will Coviello

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in common. While Fromme is best known as one of Charles Manson’s murderous followers, she also attempted to kill a president. In 1975, she tried to shoot President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, California, but the gun didn’t go off. In Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Assassins,” they share a song. Hinckley is playing guitar on the couch in his parents’ basement when Fromme asks him about the photograph in front of him. It’s a picture of Jodie Foster, and Hinckley’s written in his own inscription to himself from the actress. He begins the ballad “Unworthy of Your Love,” and Fromme later joins in, singing about Manson. It’s a darkly comic moment in “Assassins,” which opens at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts on Oct. 20 and runs through Nov. 5. The show is a rogue’s gallery of successful and would-be presidential assassins, from Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth and anarchist Leon Czolgosz to more disgruntled figures who may have merely been caught up in rage or chasing fame. The show takes place at a carnival, with a carnival barker beckoning passersby with a prize. He hands each of them a gun. “Everybody’s got a right to be happy,” he sings. “Everybody’s got a right to their dreams … C’mere and kill a president.” At Rivertown, co-managing and artistic director Gary Rucker is directing the show and has wanted to put it on the season for years. That it’s by Sondheim doesn’t hurt, though there might be bigger fanbases for classics like “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Company” or “Sunday in the Park with George.” “‘Assassins’ is definitely in my top three,” Rucker says. “To me, the trinity is ‘Into the Woods,’ ‘Assassins’ and ‘Sweeney Todd.’ I like all the murdery dark ones.” The darkest show the theater’s done before may be “November,” Rucker says. The election drama by David Mamet is full of political cynicism, sharp wit and salty language. Still, not even the urban legend of a vicious Victorian-era barber is as stark as the actual historical figures here. Booth, who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at the Ford’s Theatre, stands out for capping the bloody

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Civil War. Czolgosz, though he killed President William McKinley, is not a household name. Nor is Charles Guiteau, who shot President James A. Garfield at a train station. Some other assailants seem more absurd or unlikely players in the grand scheme of history. Sara Jane Moore also tried to kill President Ford (just 17 days after Fromme’s attempt). She had drifted into the fringes of revolutionary politics in the 1970s. Samuel Byck, who tried to kill President Richard Nixon, had protested in front of the White House in a Santa Claus suit. Both Moore and Byck were investigated by the Secret Service and deemed nonthreatening. “Everybody needs their moment of levity but also their moment of danger,” Rucker says about the characters in the show. “Giuseppe Zangara is an angry, militant Italian man,” Rucker says. “He screws up his assassination because he’s too short. So everybody makes fun of him.” The assassins meet at the carnival, and though they are from different eras, they mingle without any particular sense of time. They simply share some of the same experiences and in some cases similar motivations. That comes out in a group number called “Another National Anthem.” “It starts with all the assassins saying why they did the things they did,” Rucker says. “It’s not true for all of

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them, but for the most part, they all start with a noble cause. As they keep talking, they betray their real motive.” The show debuted in New York in 1990 and had a two-month run off-Broadway. A revival opened on Broadway in 2004 and had a much more successful run, winning several Tonys and other awards. It was revived again off-Broadway in 2021. The show may be getting more timely with age, as outrage and extremism seem easier to link to politics. “When it first came out in 1990, there was less accessibility to all this information,” Rucker says. “It was a pretty shocking thing to remind the country of how people are. Whereas now, it’s like, ‘Oh, we know a ton of those people.’ I think it’s still shocking, but I think it’s easier to accept that this is a musical now.” How someone goes from obscurity to lone gunman is a strange journey. But this drama is about many people who made the leap. “The quote I’ve kept in my pocket for this, and I have mentioned it one or two times at rehearsal, is the famous line from The Joker in “Batman,” Rucker says. “‘All it takes is one bad day.’” “Assassins” runs at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Oct. 20-Nov. 5. Tickets are $39-$53 via rivertowntheaters.com.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet with Chief Adjuah

New York’s Complexions Contemporary Ballet premieres a new piece set to music by New Orleans’ Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, commissioned by the New Orleans Ballet Association. The piece is choreographed by Complexions’ Dwight Rhoden. The program also features pieces set to music by Bach and Lenny Kravitz. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Mahalia Jackson Theater. Find tickets via nobadance.com.

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Andrea Armstrong and Courtney Bryan, both of New Orleans, have been named 2023 MacArthur Fellows. Armstrong is an incarceration law scholar and law professor at Loyola University. A composer and pianist, Bryan recently finished a creative partnership with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The MacArthur Foundation’s fellowships are an $800,000 award to support artists, scholars and scientists in the pursuit of their work.

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Marjorie Isaacson Bissinger, a leader in New Orleans’ Jewish community, dies at 96 MARJORIE ISAACSON BISSINGER, A JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADER, educa-

The Maroon, Loyola University New Orleans’ student newspaper, has won a Student Edward R. Murrow Award for its environmental reporting podcast “Engulfed.” Maroon reporters Rae Walberg, Domonique Tolliver and Brendan Heffernan produced the four-episode podcast focused on environmental issues in south Louisiana. The Student Edward R. Murrow Awards are given by the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Industrial jobs in majority Black communities in Louisiana are mostly going to white workers from outside of those areas, according to news organization Floodlight, which reported on data from the Tulane University Environmental Law Clinic. For example, people of color are nearly 70% of the working population in St. John the Baptist Parish, but they comprise just 28% of the manufacturing workforce. The numbers show that Black communities grappling with industrial pollution seldom receive the jobs they’re promised.

tor and volunteer who entertained a generation of New Orleans children as a storyteller on local television, died Oct. 6. She was 96. Affectionally called “Moo,” Bissinger was a revered nursery school teacher at the Jewish Community Center for more than two decades. Her reach, however, extended far beyond the classroom, in part because of her role as “Elf” on the television program “Let’s Tell a Story,” the top children’s show on WDSU in the 1950s and 1960s. She promoted literacy by regaling youngsters with animated readings of “Yertle the Turtle” by Dr. Seuss and other classic tales. “She was beloved,” said Todd Silverman, an associate rabbi of Touro Synagogue where Bissinger served as a youth advisor for nearly a decade. “She could make books come alive.” To family and friends, Bissinger was more than just a character on television. She was a vibrant and caring civic leader who dedicated countless hours to volunteer work. In acknowledgement of her civic contributions, she received awards from the JCC, Jewish Family Service, The Anti-Defamation League, The Jewish Endowment Foundation, and The Council of Jewish Women. She made friends at every stop and was often regarded as the life of the party, partly because of her jitterbug skills. “She had the liveliest face and smile

you could imagine,” said her nephew, Walter Isaacson, a bestselling author and Tulane University professor. Isaacson, who earlier this year received the National Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden, said Bissinger taught him in nursery school. “She inspired us all to be happy and engaged, both in our families and communities,” he said. Bissinger was filled with gratitude for the life she felt fortunate to have, family members said. Although she began to experience dementia over the last few years, Bissinger remained active well into the later stages of her life. Even in her early 90s, she could be seen regularly riding her bicycle in Audubon Park, Isaacson said. Bissinger was born in New Orleans to Irma and Irwin Isaacson in 1927. She married Roger Bissinger in 1948, and they remained devoted to each another until his death in 2004. She had two children, Nancy Timm and the late Allan Bissinger; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jewish Community Center or the National Council of Jewish Women’s Irma M. Isaacson Memorial Scholarship Fund. — Kim Chatelain / The Times-Picayune

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Police Superintendent nominee, after a hearing in which Kirkpatrick’s qualifications often appeared a secondary concern. Kirkpatrick herself and the discussion of her nomination were uneventful. As The Times-Picayune noted, Kirkpatrick “spent much of the morning agreeing with council members.” She also avoided having to say much about potentially controversial plans and policies. The central issue, as many expected, was Kirkpatrick’s status as an “outsider.” While New Orleans certainly has its own way of doing things, that’s not always the best approach — particularly for NOPD. For instance, under former Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, an NOPD veteran, cops cracked down on second-line vending under the Claiborne Bridge. Elsewhere, tensions between police and many neighborhoods remain strained. Clearly, being a local doesn’t necessarily mean you “get” or even respect local culture. But there’s another, equally important “culture” that often escapes mention by some of Kirkpatrick’s critics — NOPD’s internal culture. That’s a much harder nut to crack, especially from the inside.

It can be done, however. Almost three decades ago, then-Mayor Marc Morial hired Richard Pennington from D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department to be the beleaguered NOPD’s new chief. Pennington transformed the department — and cut the city’s sky-high murder rate by more than half. If, as expected, Kirkpatrick earns council approval, she would take office at another turbulent time for NOPD. Her hearing marked the first for a police chief nominee under the council’s new confirmation authority for top mayoral appointees. Confirmation would give the council as well as the mayor political ownership of Kirkpatrick’s tenure as chief. That, at least initially, could strengthen her hand within NOPD. If she’s going to address the causes of NOPD’s declining ranks, Kirkpatrick will need that kind of backup. Despite Cantrell and Ferguson’s insistence that low pay and a lack of shiny new cars are to blame for the exodus of cops, former officers have consistently said it’s because of cronyism, corruption and a lack of advancement opportunities. One officer quit after he

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was demoted for refusing to violate the rights of young Black men involved in a car crash at the Sea Cave bar. Such problems flow directly from the prevailing culture within NOPD. Likewise, we’ve seen politically connected individuals – including members of Cantrell’s administration – avoid the kind of legal troubles that regular New Orleanians routinely face for drunk driving and similar violations. That’s symptomatic of a cultural problem at NOPD. We don’t know if Kirkpatrick will be a progressive police chief, but she does have a track record of fighting police corruption and cronyism. In fact, she was forced out of her last job in Oakland because she blew the whistle over abuse of authority. We take that as a positive sign, but we also hope that, if she becomes chief, she will seize the opportunity to transform NOPD into a community-oriented, responsive crimefighting organization. That’s what the last “outsider” police chief did. We see no reason why it can’t happen again.

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That’s a question on which Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the City Council appear to agree, sort of. Both have suggested reviewing City Hall’s governmental blueprint but, as usual, they don’t necessarily agree on how to go about it. The city’s nearly 70-yearold charter establishes the offices and agencies of city government and outlines in broad strokes — and occasional minute detail — the extent and limits of their authority. The current charter was written in 1954, and voters have amended it several dozen times. Then-Mayor Marc Morial’s charter review commission, created in 1994, was the last to successfully suggest fundamental changes. Voters approved creation of an Ethics Review Board, the Office of Inspector General and various other reforms. Since then, as before, charter changes have come in a piecemeal fashion, typically in response to crises or scandals that triggered a demand for change. The results of a privately commissioned survey of New Orleans voters last May suggests why now might be just the time for another charter review. The survey, conducted by local pollster Ron Faucheux and underwritten by local business leader Jay Lapeyre, found deep and wide levels of voter dissatisfaction with the city’s quality of life, safety, direction and management. For example, a whopping 73% of New Orleans voters said the city is “off on the wrong track” — 66% of Black voters and 81% of white voters. Faucheux and Lapeyre recently shared the survey results with several writers and editors at The TimesPicayune and Gambit. Lapeyre noted that he paid for the survey in his individual capacity, not as a member of any business or reform group (he belongs to several). Crime was cited by an overwhelming majority among Black and white voters — 81% overall — as the top or second-most important issue facing New Orleans. Only 13% felt the city is a safe place to live. Voters also were asked to rate city management as excellent, good, only fair or poor. The first two choices are

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the mid-1970s, news articles reported that the complex had become rundown and blighted. “We have tried everything humanly possible with the Parkchester and there is only one solution and that is tear it down,” Mayor Moon Landrieu said in a Nov. 1974 Times-Picayune article. The buildings were condemned and demolished. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development secured the title to the area and put the land up for sale by public bid. After two years of debate, the City Council approved a plan by developer Wilson Abraham to turn the area into the Paris Oaks subdivision. It featured a mix of townhouses and detached homes. In the 1990s, Paul Kapelow redeveloped the area again as a 150-home community known as Mirabeau Place. It was aimed at moderate-income homebuyers, with three- and four-bedroom homes in the $60,000 price range, according to The Times-Picayune.

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years of educating young men for the Catholic priesthood and religious life. Next weekend, Catholics in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi will mark the 100th anniversary of St. Augustine Seminary, which for most of the 20th century educated Black men for the priesthood. The seminary, originally named Sacred Heart College, was established by the religious order known as the Society of Divine Word Missionaries. It had its roots in a seminary originally established in Greenville, Mississippi. Up until then, no diocese or religious order in the U.S. would train Black priests. St. Augustine relocated to Bay St. Louis from Greenville in 1923. Its first priests were ordained in 1934 and in the years that followed it educated many of the nation’s Black priests, since most seminaries remained closed to Black students through the mid-20th century. St. Augustine itself integrated in the mid-1960s before closing its seminary program in 1967. It remained a high school seminary and novitiate house until 1982. Notable alumni include two Auxiliary Bishops of New Orleans, Harold Perry and Dominic Carmon. The Oct. 28-29 centennial events will include a Mass and procession as well as food and live music. Tours of the grounds, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be available.

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BYWATER/ MARIGNY Ayu Bakehouse

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

The modern bakery serves breads, pastries, sandwiches, desserts and coffee. The Boudin Boy is Best Stop boudin and egg encased in a crispy croissant shell. The lunch menu includes The Frenchmen, a sandwich made with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, green beans, radish and Caesar dressing-style aioli on a baguette. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Bamboula’s Tapas e Vino

514 Frenchmen St.; facebook.com/tapasevino

Frenchmen Street club Bamboula’s recently opened a wine and tapas restaurant in its upstairs space. The menu of shareable plates includes crawfish beingets, Gulf shrimp and andouille boudin balls, Louisiana crawfish and goat cheese crepes, char-broiled oysters and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. $$

Breakaway’s R&B

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 5715179; breakawaysrb.com

Paul Artigues serves Creole classics and contemporary dishes, like the persillade fried tofu po-boy, which uses locally made tofu tossed in parsley and garlic and topped with sesame mirliton slaw, pickled onion, vegan citrus aioli and greens. Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor seating available. Dinner and late-night Thu.Mon. $$

Budsi’s Thai Restaurant

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

Chef Budsaba “Budsi” Mason serves classic Thai dishes and specialties from the country’s Issan region at this Marigny restaurant. Mushroom larb includes a mix of seasonal mushrooms and tofu infused with lime,

cilantro, mint, roasted and crushed rice, green onions and red onions, and is served with jasmine rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Bywater Brew Pub

3000 Royal St., (504) 7668118; bywaterbrewpub.com

The microbrewery serves a full menu of Cajun and Vietnamese comfort food and other bar fare. Filipino popup Milkfish is in the kitchen on Wednesdays, and there are guest food pop-ups on Thursdays. Crawfish etouffee nachos feature wonton chips, crawfish tails, cheddar and Cotija cheeses and green onions. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. and Mon. $$

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com

The restaurant, bar and pool serves contemporary Creole and Southern dishes. A black Angus burger comes with lettuce, tomato, red onion and garlic aioli on a brioche bun with housecut fries. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. $$

Everything Spice

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 335-8264; everythingspice504. square.site

Vishal Kotagiri serves regional Indian dishes at his booth in St. Roch Market. Chicken Biryani is a dish of marinated chicken layered with rice and seasoning steamed together over an open flame. A Badam shake is a thick and creamy milkshake with smooth vanilla custard and almonds. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

JusTini’s

3162 Dauphine St. (504) 381-5098; Instagram, @justinisnola

The new specialty cocktail bar has a menu of entrée specials, including burgers,

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tacos and salads. Recent dishes included lamb chops, shrimp tacos and a jerk burger. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. $$

accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.Sat. $$

Morrow’s

2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 874-9766; peachcobblerfactory.com

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

The menu features Creole dishes with some Korean and Asian influences. Grilled redfish is served with mashed potatoes and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine & Pastries

1940 Dauphine St., (504) 354-1364; nonnoscajuncuisineandpastries.com

The menu includes Creole favorites, po-boys, salads and baked goods. Nonno’s French toast is two pieces of French bread dipped in a homemade sauce and cinnamon and topped with pondered sugar. The dish is served with two eggs and a choice of beef or turkey sausage. Reservations

The Peach Cobbler Factory

This sweets spot serves desserts, refreshments and the namesake cobbler with ice cream. Cobbler flavors include peach, sweet potato pecan, caramel apple and more. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

7TH WARD 8 Fresh Food Assassin 1900 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 224-2628; 8freshfoodassassin.com

Shared appetizers like crawfish nachos and barbecue shrimp are on the menu along with seafood platters, grilled meats and salads. Lamb chops come three to an order with a choice of baked potato and sides like shrimp pasta, mixed greens, asparagus and more. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Addis Nola

2514 Bayou Road, (504) 218-5321; addisnola.com

Addis serves traditional Ethiopian dishes such as wots and tibs. A vegetable combo special is a platter of red lentils, yellow split peas, collard greens, cabbage, beets and green lentils with plenty of injera bread. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Buttermilk Drop Bakery and Café

1781 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 784-3931; buttermilkdrop.com

Donuts and signature buttermilk drops are served along with traditional breakfast offerings like eggs, meats and Southern soul food favorites. The New Orleans omelet is made with hot sausage, crawfish, onions, bell peppers and cheese. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’

1458 N. Broad St., (504) 949-0000; Instagram, @mchardyschicken

A specialty seasoning mix makes this fried chicken spot a local favorite. Along with chicken pieces, there are also strips, nuggets, fried catfish and shrimp served with sides like red beans and rice, fried okra, potato salad and more. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Pagoda Café

1430 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; pagodacafe.net

The counter-service breakfast and lunch café serves pastries, coffee and more. Breakfast tacos are made with refried beans, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs and shredded cheese on a flour tortilla. There also are bacon, turkey bacon and tofu taco options. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. $ PAGE 16

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New Orleans’ oldest restaurant specializes in French-Creole dishes and offers two-course lunch specials and jazz brunches on weekends. Shrimp Creole is made with large Gulf shrimp, Creole sauce, onion rice and crispy fried onions. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Thu.Mon. $$$

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Chef Susan Spicer’s global fine dining restaurant uses local ingredients to create a changing menu of seasonal fare. The grilled pork chop, a recent dish, is served with sweet smokey beans, peach barbecue sauce, peach cobbler and summer corn. Reservations recommended.

Chef Eason Barksdale serves a contemporary menu on the edge of the French Quarter. Panseared salmon is served with ginger-scallion rice, pickled daikon radish, house-made kimchi and gochujang sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat. and Mon. $$$

Boulevard American Bistro

534 St. Louis St., (504) 5226652; boulevardbistro.com

The fast-growing bistro has a menu of American dishes. Wood-grilled Gulf shrimp is served with cavatappi pasta, white wine lemon butter, arugula, roasted sweet peppers and Campari tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Broussard’s

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; broussards.com

The 100-year-old French Quarter restaurant serves a French-Creole menu. Bronzed redfish comes with lump crabmeat, seasonal vegetables and lemon beurre blanc. The jazz brunch menu includes the pork belly Benedict, made with poached eggs, fried green tomatoes, pork belly and hollandaise and served with Lyonnaise potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.Sat. and Mon., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Croissant D’Or Patisserie

617 Ursulines Ave., (504) 524-4663; croissantdorpatisserie.com

The traditional-style French bakery has croissants, cake slices, Danish pastries and other baked goods as well as a menu of egg dishes. The country-style omelet includes potatoes, bacon and Swiss cheese and is served with a croissant. No res-

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Felipe’s Taqueria

301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; felipestaqueria.com

Diners can custom order burritos, bowls, tacos and more with choices of meat or seafood, cheese, vegetable toppings, salsas, beans and rice. Mexico City tacos include al pastor, cilantro, onion and guacamolillo sauce on corn tortillas. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440; felixs.com

Felix’s is well-known for its oyster bar, but it also serves fried and boiled seafood, pastas and po-boys. The jambalaya pasta is penne pasta with chicken, sausage, shrimp, onions and bell peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

GW Fins

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

Fresh, local seafood is featured on a menu that changes based on the daily catch. A recent menu included Scalibut, a dish featuring halibut and sea scallops with a royal red shrimp risotto, haricot verts and pea shoot butter. The fried oysters are tossed in a Vietnamese glaze and served with banh mi vegetables and toasted brioche. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Galatoire’s

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

The menu of traditional Creole dishes includes pan-seared duck breast served with confit leg quarter, honey-balsamic jus and dirty rice. Galatoire’s more relaxed 33 Bar & Steak restaurant next door also serves the Galatoire’s menu. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$$

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House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4961; houseofblues.com/ neworleans

The music venue’s restaurant serves a menu of Southern dishes, burgers and salads. The Voodoo shrimp entree is sauteed shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction sauce with tomatoes and served with jalapeno-cheese cornbread. Along with normal hours, the restaurant is open on Sundays for lunch during drag shows and for dinner on concert nights. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Thu.-Sat. $$$ PAGE 19

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1026 St. Louis St., (504) 265-8816; jewelnola.com

The modern tavern serves cocktails, caviar and British-style Sunday roast and has a large garden courtyard. Foie gras torchon is served with cherries and spiced fruit toast. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Sun., dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$

Justine

225 Chartres St., (504) 218-8533; justinenola.com

Justine serves upscale Parisian-style French cuisine, cocktails and brunch. Seasonal vegetables and ricotta come with fennel, toasted walnuts, greens and a red wine vinaigrette. On the brunch menu, beef debris comes with buttermilk biscuits, sunny side up egg and au jus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. $$$

Le Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar 503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; lebayourestaurant.com

The Bourbon Street restaurant has specialty oysters, unique takes on New Orleans favorites, seafood platters and sandwiches and po-boys. The bourbon-glazed chicken is a baked chicken half glazed with sweet bourbon sauce and topped with caramelized onions and served with jambalaya. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner and latenight Mon.-Sat. $$$

Mambo’s

411 Bourbon St., (504) 4073717; mambosnola.com

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plates and po-boys along with a rooftop bar. Redfish Lafourche is blackened redfish on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with crawfish and mushroom cream sauce and fried crawfish tails. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Mr. B’s Bistro

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

Chef Vincent Sciarrotta serves modern seasonal Louisiana fare at this upscale establishment. New Orleans-style barbecued Gulf shrimp are served in their shells with Worcestershire-spiked pepper butter sauce and French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.Mon., brunch Sun. $$$

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 5231930; orleansgrapevine.com

This wine bar and bistro offers cheese and charcuterie boards, shareable plates and entree portions. Roasted duck breast is served with a blackberry brandy reduction, seasoned potato wedges and chef’s choice of vegetable. Reservations accepted for large parties. Outdoor

seating available. Dinner Thu.Sun. $$

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; palacecafe.com

The restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter serves Creole dishes, like shrimp Tchefuncte, which is Gulf shrimp served with popcorn rice risotto, brown beech mushrooms and Creole meuniere sauce. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Sun Chong

240 Decatur St., (504) 355-0022; sunchongnola.com

Larry Morrow named his French Quarter restaurant for his grandmother, whose Korean recipes appear on the menu. A Cornish hen half is pan-seared with citrus cochujang glaze and served with baby bok choy and sticky rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Tableau

616 St. Peter St.,

(504) 934-3463; tableaufrenchquarter.com

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Square restaurant serves contemporary Creole dishes. Chicken Tableau is herb-roasted chicken breast and thigh served with potatoes, bearnaise and a chicken demi-glace. Balcony seating available. Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. $$$

Zhang Bistro

1141 Decatur St., (504) 826-8888; zhangbistronola.com

The menu of Chinese and Thai dishes includes rice dishes, noodles and curries. The spicy Szechuan Hot Wok is your choice of meat cooked with onion, green pepper, cauliflower, jalapeno and garlic in a spicy Szechuan sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

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1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; annunciationrestaurant.com

The menu of contemporary Cajun and Creole dishes includes the chef’s choice ravioli, which changes daily. A recent offering was crab,

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

The contemporary Creole restaurant serves Duck Three Ways with Bayou Cora grits, foie gras, confit, chanterelles and cherry bounce. There’s also pan-seared grouper, which comes with carrots, grapefruit and persillade. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. $$$

Baroness On Baronne

339 Baronne St., (504) 522-8664; baronessnola.com

The menu at this craft cocktail lounge includes small plates, pizza and sliders. The Pizza Baroness includes andouille, onions, peppers, chicken and jalapenos. BBQ pork sliders come three per order and are made with smoked pulled pork, spicy coleslaw and Zapp’s chips. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. $$

Carmo

527 Julia St., (504) 875-4132; cafecarmo.com

The casual tropical restaurant and bar has dishes for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike. Trifongo, a popular Puerto Rican dish, is mashed green and yellow plantains and cassava topped with choice of ceviche, pulled pork or vegan alternatives. Reservations recommended for dinner. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Chapter IV

1301 Gravier St., (504) 7667851; chapterivnola.com

The restaurant from Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, Leah Chase’s grandson,

serves a variety of seafood dishes. The oyster Benedict includes fried Louisiana oysters, creamed spinach, a biscuit, poached egg, hollandaise and pickled red onion. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. $$

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; cochonrestaurant.com

The menu of Cajun and Southern dishes uses locally sourced pork, seafood and produce for dishes like catfish courtbouillon and rabbit with dumplings. The house boucherie selection is served with pickles, mustard and crackers. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Dahla

611 O’Keefe Ave. Unit 10, (504) 766-6602; Instagram, @dahlarestaurant

The menu includes familiar Thai dishes like pad thai, drunken noodles and green or red curry as well as a spirited cocktail selection. Crispy duck basil is a platter of duck with carrots, onions, Thai basil and green and red peppers. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; desivegasteaks.com

Prime steaks and seafood are served at this upscale steakhouse. Steak bruschetta is lightly seared USDA Prime beef served on Italian bread with tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and balsamic reduction. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Devil Moon

1188 Girod St., (504) 7880093; devilmoonbbq.com

The barbecue spot serves brisket, pork spare ribs, pulled pork, house-made sausages and turkey breast on platters with sides such

The Underdog is a sandwich with mortadella, provolone and pickled rabe stems at Francolini’s Italian Deli. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

as coleslaw, potato salad, dirty rice, collard greens, smothered okra and white beans and rice. Brewery Saint X, next door, also serves the Devil Moon menu. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Drago’s

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; dragosrestaurant.com

Well-known for its charbroiled oysters, Drago’s has a menu of seafood dishes, New Orleans classics and steaks. Gulf shrimp are stuffed with spicy boudin and baked and served with mushroom sauce and choice of vegetable. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Drip Affogato Bar

336 Camp St., (504) 309-3291; Instagram, @dripaffogatobar

The affogato and dessert bar recently relocated into a new space on Camp Street. Drip’s menu focuses on specialty affogato items, like the Big Easy, made with vanilla bean gelato, stroopwaffle, crushed pistachio and espresso. There are also specialty cocktails and mocktails, charcuterie and cheese boards, gelato,

boozy cupcakes and more. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., latenight Wed.-Sat. $$

Empire State Delicatessen

Hancock Whitney Center, 447 St. Charles Ave., (504) 412-8326; empirestatedeli.com

The New York-style deli has a menu of sandwiches made with Boar’s Head cold cuts, salads and other deli favorites. The Yankee Clipper is made with seasoned roast beef and melted Swiss cheese on a toasted hero roll and comes with brown gravy. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Espiritu Mezcaleria & Cocina 520 Capdeville St., (504) 267-4975; espiritunola.com

The menu includes ceviche, tortas, tacos and more, and the bar program highlights mezcal. Crispy shrimp tacos come three per order with mango habanero aioli and pickled onion. Reservations accepted. Limited outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825;

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The local taqueria serves burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. The Gutter Punk burrito includes ground beef, jalapenos, pinto beans, white rice, lettuce, salsa, cheese and sour cream. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Josephine Estelle

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; josephineestelle.com

The restaurant at the Ace Hotel serves an Italian-meets-Southern menu. Scallops are served with cauliflower puree, squash, fennel, cabbage and chow chow. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

King Brasserie & Bar

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, 521 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-3000; kingbrasserieandbar.com

Chef Sam Peery took inspiration from southern French brasseries for this menu of small and large plates. The quinoa cassoulet comes with crushed avocado, arugula, mushroom confit, tomato and a sweet pepper coulis. A lunch or dinner appetizer, the Vidalia onion

tart is prepared with goat cheese, frisee and a sherry gastrique. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern

700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; legacykitchen.com

On Craft Tavern’s casual, eclectic menu is the Garden District club sandwich, which is made with bacon, turkey, ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, mayo and tomato. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Legacy Kitchen’s Tacklebox

817 Common St., (504) 8271651; legacykitchen.com

Tacklebox has an oyster bar and a menu focused on seafood and Southern comfort dishes. The redfish St. Charles is served with garlic and herb butter asparagus, mushrooms and crawfish cornbread. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

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The new restaurant serves regional Indian dishes. The lunch menu includes a variety of vegetarian and meat-filled naanwiches including one with potato and mint chutney. From the dinner menu, Nalli Gosht is a smothered lamb shank with fried onion, cashew and stoneflower. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

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Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3782840; lukeneworleans.com

The Creole-inspired brasserie focuses on seafood. The raw bar menu includes the Grand Seafood Tower with Maine lobster, Gulf oysters, boiled shrimp, clams, tuna tartare and smoked trout dip. The Luke burger, steak frites and the croque-monsieur or -madame add a bistro flavor. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Luzianne Cafe

481 Girod St., (504) 265-1972; luziannecafe.com

The breakfast and lunch spot in the CBD serves Luzianne tea and coffee along with a menu of Southern-style dishes. The Morning Joy biscuit sandwich includes one egg cooked any style, a choice of bacon or sausage, American cheese and hot sauce on a Swans Down biscuit. On the specialty coffee menu is the spiced ice coffee — think a chai version of coffee. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. $$

Magazine Pizza

1068 Magazine St., (504) 5680212; magazinepizza.com

This pizzeria serves signature and build-your-own pizzas, salads, calzones, wraps and more. The Farmers Market is a pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, black olives, mushrooms, onion, spinach, green and roasted red peppers, artichoke and roasted garlic. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Mister Oso

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; misterosonola.com

The Denver-based restau-

Tandoori lamb burra and whole pompano cooked in banana leaf are two marquee dishes at LUFU NOLA Indian Kitchen and Bar. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

rant recently opened a New Orleans location in the former Barcadia spot. The menu focuses on tacos, ceviche crudo and cocktails. Watermelon and Fresno ceviche includes citrus-cured tuna, charred watermelon, pickled rind, cucumber, onion, basil and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Mothers Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 5239656; mothersrestaurant.net

Mothers serves breakfast all day as well as a menu of po-boys, Creole dishes and seafood platters. Plates of Louisiana seafood can be ordered fried or grilled and come with a choice of two sides, such as turnip greens, green beans with tomatoes, red beans and rice, or grits. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

Plates Restaurant & Bar 1051 Annunciation St., (504) 582-9020; platesnola.com

The new restaurant in the Cotton Mill building serves shareable dishes influenced by the various cultures that built New Orleans. Saffron pork ragu is served with pasta, cherry tomatoes and

fennel. The roasted squash salad comes with whipped mascarpone and brown butter vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Rosie’s on the Roof

Higgins Hotel, 480 Andrew Higgins Blvd, (504) 528-1941; higginshotelnola.com

The rooftop bar has a menu of sandwiches, a smashed burger, salads and shareable items like flash-fried Brussels sprouts and crab beignets with herb aioli. Blackened tuna tacos are served in wonton shells with seaweed salad and Cajun caviar. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner daily. $$

Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

1114 Constance St., (504) 381-5079; sidecarnola.com

Go for the oyster raw bar — featuring oysters from Gulf, East and West coasts — and cocktails, stay for dinner and dishes like crab Maison, char-broiled oysters, Buffalo chicken wings, burgers, tacos, and fish and chips. Reservations recommended. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Wed.-Mon., lunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Sofia

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

The restaurant’s menu features sophisticated takes on Italian dishes. Malfadine pasta is served with basil and Sicilian pistachio pesto, lemon, grana Padano cheese, olive oil and crispy garlic. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

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Cambria, 632 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-7770; cambrianeworleans.com/dining

The restaurant and bar in the Cambria hotel serves breakfast and dinner menus with locally inspired dishes, like shrimp beignets and flatbread topped with smoked alligator sausage and sauteed onions and bell peppers. There’s also a late-night menu with items like breakfast burritos and loaded potato tot bowls. Breakfast, dinner and latenight daily. $$

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Vyoone’s

412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; vyoone.com

Vyoone Segue Lewis’ restaurant serves a seasonal menu of French and Creole-inspired dishes. Try the seafood pasta bouillabaisse, with house-

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CENTRAL CITY Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 292-3705; casaborrega.com

This folk-art styled taqueria offers a short menu of tacos, tostadas and tortas. The tacos chido includes Angus steak, onion, cilantro, green tomatillo sauce and avocado. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.-Thu., Fri.-Sat. $$

Central City BBQ 1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; centralcitybbq.com

Wood-smoked barbecue includes choices like USDA Prime brisket burnt ends, ribs and other meats, available by the pound, in sandwiches and on platters. The smoked wings with white barbecue sauce and Cotija cheese won an award at Hogs for the Cause. No reservations. Delivery and

outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Heard Dat Kitchen

2520 Felicity St., (504) 5104248; hearddatkitchen.com

Chef Jeffrey Heard uses family recipes and creates a few new ones with signature dishes. The Superdome is blackened fish topped with mashed potatoes, lobster cream sauce, corn and crispy onion rings. No reservations. Delivery and limited outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; facebook.com/maisarepas

The Colombian menu highlights arepas and has a selection of secos (stewed dishes) and more. The Reina arepa includes chilled shredded chicken breast, avocado, green peppers and lime. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

UPTOWN Baru Bistro & Tapas

3700 Magazine St.; barutapasnola.com

The Latin menu highlights Colombian and Caribbean dishes, including a variety of ceviches and tapas as well as entrees such as rope vieja, jerk duck and pescado frito. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 3027391; basinseafood.com

The seafood-focused menu includes raw and char-broiled oysters, blue crab beignets, shrimp and andouille gumbo, jambalaya fumada and whole grilled Gulf fish. There also are fried seafood platters and po-boys, and the weekend brunch menu includes chicken and waffles and fried green tomato Benedict. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Mon., dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. $$$

Chicken sandwiches, including one dubbed the professional with slaw and buffalo sauce, are part of the menu at Red Bird Fried Chicken. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

Boil Seafood House

3340 Magazine St., (504) 309-4532; boilseafoodhouse.com

The restaurant specializes in Viet-Cajun style boiled seafood, including crawfish, shrimp and crabs, topped

with buttery sauces such as Caribbean, Cajun or garlic-butter. The menu also includes po-boys, pasta dishes and more. Outdoor seating available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

Clancy’s

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

Nestled in Uptown, Clancy’s is a culinary institution known for its classic charm and Creole-inspired cuisine. The menu includes fried oysters, linguine with escargot bordelaise, and sea scallops with fall squash puree. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Dakar NOLA

3814 Magazine St., (504) 493-9396; dakarnola.com

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The seven-course tasting menu by Chef Serigne Mbaye melds the cuisine of Senegal with Louisiana seafood and produce. Previous menus have included Ataya tea, jollof rice and yassa poisson.

Diners can chose to sit at communal or private tables, and some dishes are served family style. Reservations required. Dinner Wed.Sat. $$$

Empanola

3109 Magazine St., (504) 582-9378; empanolaempanadas.com

Empanola serves a variety of empanadas with different fillings. The gumbo empanada includes roasted chicken, sausage, onion, peppers and celery. The yellow curry is a vegan empanada with vegetables, coconut milk, nuts and curry. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and early dinner daily. $

Felipe’s Taqueria

6215 S. Miro St., (504) 3092776; felipestaqueria.com

See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Francolini’s Italian Deli

3987 Tchoupitoulas; francolinis.com

New Jersey native Tara Franolini recently opened this Northeast-style Italian deli. The Smoltz is filled with thin-sliced rare roast beef, fontina, shaved red onion, horseradish aioli, fresh dill, lettuce and mustard vinaigrette. The meatball parm sandwich includes pork and beef meatballs with melted mozzarella, house marinara and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Tue. $$

Gris-Gris

1800 Magazine St. (504) 272-0241; grisgrisnola.com

Refined Southern cuisine gets a twist in the hands of executive chef Eric Cook. The lamb shank is slow-cooked in red wine with herbs and served with caramelized onions, tomato and stone-ground gris with jus roti. The restaurant’s Gris-Gris to Go sells platters, charcuterie boards, sandwiches and more menu items for pickup and delivery. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating available. Brunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$$ PAGE 26

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The neighborhood spot serves home-style Southern food. The menu plates like slow-roasted pork, roasted half-chicken and barbecue Gulf shrimp, served with a choice of side such as braised greens, stewed okra and tomato, sweet potato salad and more. No reservations. Brunch Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner Fri.-Tue. $$$

Hungry Eyes

4206 Magazine St., (504) 766-0054; hungryeyesnola.com

Turkey and the Wolf’s Mason Hereford is one of the partners behind this 1980s-themed restaurant and bar. Medium-sized plates include options of fried sweetbreads, hanger steak and smokey eggplant dip. Other offerings include grilled pastrami and artichoke hearts served with Morita chili. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

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La Crepe Nanou 1410 Robert St.,

(504) 899-2670; lacrepenanou.com

Established in 1983, this French bistro serves classics like moules marinères, salades Nicoise and Tropicale, French onion soup and signature crepes. Crepe Bourguignonne includes beef tips braised in red wine with carrot, mushroom and red potato. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

Levee Baking Co.

3138 Magazine St., (504) 354-8708; l eveebakingco.com

This bakery and cafe sources local ingredients to make baguettes, rose-

mary focaccia, buttermilk biscuits, croissants and other baked goods. Breakfast offerings include overnight oats and sandwiches made with eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon on croissant or biscuit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.Sun. $$

Martin Wine & Spirits

3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; martinwine.com

Some locations of this wine and spirits store have a deli offering salads, sandwiches and side dishes like potato and pasta salads. The Californian sandwich is made with oven-roasted turkey, Havarti, avocado, spinach, cucumber, tomato, Creole mustard and mayo on wheat or pita. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

Pascal’s Manale

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; pascalsmanalerestaurant.com

The Creole-Italian restaurant, now owned by Dickie Brennan & Co., is famous as the birthplace of barbecue shrimp and for its stand-up oyster bar. Veal is simmered in Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and served with pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Pigeon and Whale

4525 Freret St., (504) 249-5487; pigeonandwhalenola.com

The seafood-focused restaurant has a raw oyster bar and caviar service. Squid and mushrooms are served with whipped feta and sherry gastrique. There are also char-grilled mussels, a lobster roll, ceviche and some turf options, like a New York strip steak. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sun. $$$

T-Swirl Crepe

4200 Magazine St., (504) 708-2009; t-swirlcrepe.com

Japanese-style crepes are served with a variety of both sweet and savory additions. The blueberry NY cheesecake crepe includes blueberries and blueberry reduction, whipped cream cheese, custard cream, whipped yogurt, vanilla gelato, almonds and chocolate Pocky sticks. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

U Pizza

1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 381-4232; upizzanola.com

The Lower Garden District pizza joint serves specialty and buildyour-own pies, pasta dishes, sandwiches and salads. The Felicity pie has garlic-butter sauce, feta, mozzarella, spinach, artichokes, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. $$

Wonderland & Sea

4842 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 766-6520; eatatwonderland.com

Diners can opt for fried chicken, fish or chickpea tenders served on a plate or in a sandwich. Platters include a sweet potato biscuit, cabbage, pickles and house sauce. There’s also a kale salad and sides, like couscous salad, fried bok choy and rice fritters. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.-Sun, dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

CARROLLTON/ RIVERBEND 14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant 8227 Oak St., (504) 4207433; 14parishes.com

Named for Jamaica’s 14 parishes, the restaurant serves up Jamaican dishes including curried chicken and jerk duck alongside tropical cocktails. Jerk

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pork ribs are served with two sides, such as rice and peas, plantains, cabbage or fried cauliflower. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. $$

Boucherie

8115 Jeannette St., (504) 862-5514; boucherieneworleans.com

Chef Nathaniel Zimet offers a unique twist on Southern classics, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers. A recent menu included pan-seared duck breast served with butter curry, wild rice fritters and sweet and sour okra. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 8617610; brigstens.com

Chef Frank Brigsten and his wife Marna opened their contemporary Creole restaurant in 1986. The menu includes New Orleans classics like barbecue shrimp and red snapper amandine with brown butter meuniere.

The seafood platter includes redfish, shrimp cornbread and baked scallops with cucuzza dressing. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Ciro’s Cote Sud

7918 Maple St., (504) 866-9551; cotesudrestaurant.com

This traditional French restaurant adds a slight Italian twist with pizza and pastas also available on their menu. Grilled pork tenderloin is served with Dijonnaise sauce, steamed carrots, haricots vert and pommes frites. Reservations accepted. Dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

Cooter Brown’s

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; cooterbrowns.com

The Riverbend tavern has Louisiana oysters on the half shell, po-boys, burgers and bar snacks, like boudin balls and fried pickles. The brunch burger includes a halfpound patty, thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pick-

les, ketchup and fried egg. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

Empanola

7321 Freret St., (504) 249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com

See Uptown for restaurant description. Lunch and early dinner daily. $

Juan’s Flying Burrito

8140 Oak St., (504) 897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com

See CBD section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Café

8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; pupusasnola.com

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which features chicken breast, potatoes, carrots and string beans in a Mayan sauce and is served with yellow rice, refried black beans and salad. No reservations. Delivery available. Cash only. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Pasta on the Fly

7607 Maple St., (504) 962-7282; pastaonthefly.com

The restaurant is all about build-your-own pasta dishes with a variety of sauces, pasta shapes and add-ons, like meatballs, Italian sausage, shrimp and vegan “chicken.” There’s also a small menu of salads and classic dishes such as cacio e pepe, made with bucatini pasta, Parmesan, butter and black pepper. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Wed.Sat. $$

MID-CITY/ TREME Angelo Brocato

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

For more than 100 years, Angelo Brocato’s has served house-made gelato in traditional and house-specialty flavors, along with cannoli, tiramisu, Italian fig or seed cookies, assorted Italian biscotti and pastries. Gelato flavors include vanilla bean, cappuccino, rum raisin and Sicilian pistachio nut. Espresso drinks also are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. $

Bub’s NOLA

4413 Banks St., (504) 581-8054; bubsnola.com

The casual spot is known for burgers and hot sandwiches. The Royale (a “Pulp Fiction” nod) is made with two all-beef patties and cheese, dressed with cheese, red onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and house sauce. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Café Degas

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

The cozy Esplanade restaurant, with a nod to painter Edgar Degas, serves a selection of French-inspired dishes, including escargot, seared duck breast served with blood orange basmati rice, Gulf lump crab salad and steak frites. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Clesi’s Seafood 4323 Bienville St., (504) 909-0108; clesicatering.com

Seasonal boiled seafood is available by the pound and is served with addons including sausage, mushrooms, corn, potatoes and garlic. There are also seafood platters, po-boys, oysters and entrees like Thibodaux pasta, which is angel hair pasta tossed in garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

Dooky Chase’s

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600, (504) 821-0535; dookychaserestaurants.com

The Chase family continues the legacy of this Creole fine-dining institution. On the dinner menu is panseared Louisiana redfish served with succotash, lump crabmeat and Creole sauce. Ther lunch menu has classics like red beans and rice served with fried chicken and a side. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. $$$

El Pavo Real

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

The Mexican menu includes classic tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas, and also features ceviche, chilaquiles, and chipotle coconut shrimp. The chiles rellenos verduras is a roasted pepper stuffed with corn, black beans, squash and pumpkin with red rice and peanut

Lobster tartine is dotted with caviar at Justine, a brasserie in the French Quarter. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

Felipe’s Heladeria

411-2 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 408-2626; felipesheladeria.com

Local taqueria Felipe’s recently opened a Mexican-inspired desserts shop next to its Mid-City location. There is ice cream and frozen yogurt, specialty sundaes and milkshakes. The Mangonada is a frozen yogurt shake topped with chamoy and mango cubes with tajin on the cup rim. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $

Felipe’s Taqueria

411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 408-2626; felipestaqueria.com

See French Quarter section for restaurant description. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Frey Smoked Meat Co.

4141 Bienville St., Suite 110, (504) 488-7427; freysmokedmeat.com

The menu includes brisket, sausage, smoked chicken, St. Louis ribs, burgers, shakes and more. The Bar-B-Cuban sandwich is pulled pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and N.O. Gold Sauce on a hoagie roll. Reservations accepted for large parties. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Gabrielle

2441 Orleans Ave., (504) 603-2344; gabriellerestaurant.com

Creole and Southern classics get a contemporary twist using local ingredients at this Treme restaurant. The menu rotates based on ingredient availability, but past dishes include Gulf seafood gumbo, rabbit étouffée and marinated pork chop served with potatoes au gratin and root beer glazed apples. Reservations accepted. Outdoor seating available. Dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Hieux Boil House

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

See Boil Seafood House in Uptown section for restaurant description. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 766-0478; boilseafoodhouse.com

Juan’s Flying Burrito

4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; juansflyingburrito.com

See CBD section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

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

The neighborhood restaurant serves seafood, pasta, salads, pizzas, muffalettas, po-boys and more. The Funky Fontana is a sandwich with fried oysters, cochon de lait and bacon topped with creamy provel cheese, shrimp and spinach sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Delivery and outdoor

Li’l Dizzy’s Café

The Baquet family’s Treme restaurant often has lines waiting for gumbo, candied yams, fried chicken, po-boys, seafood platters and other Creole favorites. The catfish platter includes fried fish with a choice of two sides, such as mac and cheese, greens, potato salad or dirty rice. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $$

Liberty’s Kitchen Café

300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; libertyskitchen.org

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wraps, salads and baked goods. The black bean burger is dressed with American cheese, housemade guacamole, cilantro lime mayo, lettuce and tomato. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $$

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; liuzzasbtt.com

This casual Creole and Cajun restaurant and bar is near the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots. There are plenty of po-boys, seafood plates and specialty sandwiches, like its Breathtaking Beef, a roast beef po-boy topped with mayo and horseradish. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat, dinner Mon.-Fri. $$

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; mikimotosushi.com

The wide-ranging Japanese menu includes original sushi rolls, ramen, teriyaki dishes, tempura, and dumplings. The Geaux Saints Maki Roll combines crawfish, spicy tuna, snow crab and avocado, topped with salmon, escolar and black tobiko. Reservations accepted for large parties. Delivery available. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Neyow’s Creole Café

3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474; neyows.com

The Creole restaurant serves up file gumbo, crab claws, barbecue shrimp, po-boys and more. Shrimp on the Avenue is angel hair pasta topped with Gulf shrimp in a dill cream sauce. Outdoor seating and delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch and early dinner Sun. $$

Nice Guys Nola

7910 Earhart Blvd., (504) 302-2404; niceguysnola.com

This Gert Town restaurant’s creative menu includes quesadillas, blackened salmon, crawfish mac and cheese, burgers, sandwiches, drunken wings and more.

The Earhart Attack fries are topped with crawfish cheese sauce, chicken, hot sausage, smoked sausage, bacon, jalapenos and a fried egg. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Mon. $$

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

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

The po-boy institution serves classics like fried shrimp, oyster and roast beef as well as vegetarian options. The Streetcar Poorboy is a tribute to the 1929 streetcar worker strike and includes flash-fried potatoes with roast beef gravy and debris. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Wed.Sun. $$

The Post

3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 302-2415; thepostnola.com

This Esplanade Avenue restaurant has a menu with sandwiches, salads and appetizers like potstickers and burrata on toast points. The Hot & Sticky sandwich comes with fried or grilled chicken, ham, Swiss cheese and hot honey. Outdoor seating available. Lunch Mon. and Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. and Mon., brunch Sat.-Mon. $$

The Station

4400 Bienville St., (504) 309-4548; thestation.coffee

The coffee shop and bakery offers coffee drinks, teas and specialty drinks as well as baked goods and sandwiches. The Cafe Sua Da is a spin on Vietnamese iced coffee made with chicory cold brew and condensed milk. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Sweet Soulfood

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

Sweet Soulfood makes vegan versions of New Orleans

Deep, dark Creole gumbo packaged for takeout at the Munch Factory. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

and Southern classics. The rotating daily menu includes dishes like sweet heat cauliflower, okra gumbo, cashew mac and cheese, loaded potatoes, collard greens and even vegan ice cream. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. $

Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; toupsmeatery.com

Helmed by chef Isaac Toups, this Mid-City restaurant is something of a Southern style carnivore’s paradise, serving up sausages, boudin balls, turkey necks and charcuterie. A mustard-crusted rack of elk is served with horseradish cream, smoked onion-chevre spoonbread and mint jelly. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; venezianeworleans.com

The Mid-City institution has a menu of Italian classics, steaks and Creole seafood dishes. Cannelloni is filled with ground veal and spinach and baked with red and white sauces. Reservations

accepted. Lunch Sun., Dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Zasu

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 267-3233; zasunola.com

Chef Sue Zemanick’s restaurant focuses on contemporary dishes. Sauteed red snapper is served with butter beans, turnips, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and spicy butter. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. $$$

GENTILLY/ LAKEFRONT/ NEW ORLEANS EAST Afrodisiac

5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 302-2090; afrodisiacnola.com

The restaurant blends Creole- and Jamaican-inspired dishes. The Jamaican fried fish plate features drum or catfish served with rice and beans, Caribbean coleslaw and choices of two sides, like maque choux, sweet potato and plantain mash or smothered cabbage. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sat. $$

Baby Cajun Joint

5226 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 281-4278; Instagram, @babycajunjoint

The bistro serves boiled seafood, baskets of fried seafood, gumbo, wings and some Chinese dishes such as stir-fries and lo mein. Boiled seafood options include crawfish, shrimp, lobster tails and blue, snow and Dungeness crabs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Cochon King

5321 Franklin Ave., (504) 884-5153; cochonking.com

NOLA Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue recently pivoted to focus exclusively on barbecue at its Gentilly location, serving platters, sandwiches, tacos and wings. The Gentilly Reuben is made with smoked brisket pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and house special sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Fiorella’s Café

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352; originalfiorellas.com

The Italian restaurant and fried chicken spot

serves classic pasta dishes, po-boys and a variety of entrees. There also are daily specials like butter beans and rice and Italian sausage and shells. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Fri. $

McKenzie’s Chicken in a Box

3839 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-8908

McKenzie’s has been serving fried chicken, plate specials and po-boys since 1952. There’s also sides like red beans, fried okra, cornbread and yaka mein. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Messina’s Runway Cafe

New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com

The restaurant inside the restored Art Deco terminal at the Lakefront Airport serves Creole dishes, burgers, salads and plate specials. The Jimmy Wedell pasta — named for the famed early 20th century pilot — includes shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish tails on top of angel hair pasta with basil cream sauce. Reservations recommendPAGE 33

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The Munch Factory

Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, (504) 4592180; themunchfactory.net

Alexis and Jordan Ruiz serve Creole-inspired comfort food, including sandwiches, wraps, ribs, seafood and more. Oven-roasted salmon is served in a citrus butter sauce with grits and a side of asparagus. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun. $$

Orleans Brothers 5941 Bullard Ave., (504) 415-5817; orleansbrothers.com

Terrence and Krystal Carroll’s New Orleans East restaurant specializes in crawfish pies, stuffed baked potatoes, gumbo, pralines and more. Pralines come in flavors such as original, banana, wedding cake and king cake. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Tue., Thu.-Fri. $$

PeeWee’s Crabcakes on the Go

4500 Old Gentilly Road, (504) 354-9884; peeweescrabcakes.com

PeeWee’s has a variety of seafood dishes along with po-boys, wings, loaded fries, stuffed potatoes and more. The Who Dat pasta is made with penne pasta,

peppers and green onions tossed in house sauce and served with fried fish and crabcake. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Thai NOLA

5931 Bullard Ave., (504) 300-7884; thainolarestaurant.com

The family-owned restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes and some house specialties. Their signature pad Thai includes a choice of pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu or combo with egg, bean sprouts and green onion in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $

Two Sisters ‘N Da East

9901 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 242-0469

The soul food restaurant features classic Southern dishes like candied yams, red beans and rice, and smothered pork chops. Popular menu items include ox tails, cornbread, and mac and cheese. Breakfast Sun., lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun.-Mon. $$

LAKEVIEW The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; thebluecrabnola.com

The Blue Crab serves fried,

Hauraches, made on long, oval-shaped blue corn tortillas, are part of the taqueria menu at Casa Borrega. PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

boiled and grilled seafood platters, po-boys and more. Gulf fish can be ordered grilled, blackened or fried and served with a choice of lemon butter, meuniere or amandine sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. $$

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; felixs.com

See French Quarter section for restaurant description.

Delivery and outdoor seating available at this location. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Outpost 45

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 381-5557; outpost-45.com

The Lakeview dining room and bar combines American and Creole cuisine, serving shareables, sandwiches, entrees and desserts as well as a variety of cocktails and frozen drinks. The roasted chicken half comes with shiitake mushrooms,

tomatoes, shallots, parsley and Gran Marnier jus with garlic and rosemary new potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Fri.-Sun. $$

Red Bird Fried Chicken

911 Harrison Ave., (504) 300-8400; givethemtheredbird.com

The Northshore chicken restaurant recently expanded into Lakeview. The menu includes fried chicken, tenders, nuggets and sandwiches with sides like

coleslaw, mac and cheese and red beans. Delivery and outdoor seating available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House

6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 300-1804; rizzutosristorante.com

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artichokes, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and jumbo lump crab. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., Dinner Tue.-Sun. $$$

crawfish tails. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. $$

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5171 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood, (504) 410-5171; boulevardbistro.com

3 Southern Girls

See French Quarter section for restaurant details. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

4402 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 381-4276; 3southerngirls.square.site

3 Southern Girls takes a new approach to traditional Southern cuisine, serving seafood, sandwiches, gumbo and more. Some featured dishes include smothered turkey necks and red beans and rice as well as catfish and shrimp specials. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Fri. $$

Bienvenue on Hickory

467 Hickory Ave, (504)-305-4792; bienvenueharahan.com

The neighborhood restaurant offers a contemporary take on Creole and Southern dishes. The Delta Queen is pasta topped with spicy garlic Alfredo sauce, fried shrimp and fried

Desi Vega’s Prime Burgers & Shakes

1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 575-3581; desivegaburgers.com

Desi Vega’s casual restaurant focuses on specialty burgers, and the menu includes milkshakes, hot dogs and salads. The Who Dat burger includes an eight-ounce patty topped with onion rings coated in Crystal hot sauce, applewood-smoked bacon and hickory barbecue sauce as well as lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-4938; rivershacktavern.com

The menu at the River Road bar and grill includes poboys, burgers, sandwiches, hearty salads, alligator sausage, loaded fries and more. Rusty’s Chicken Ranch sandwich includes an Italian breadcrumb-battered and fried chicken breast topped with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon and ranch dressing. No reservations. Outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Wandering Goat

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 915-2400; thewanderinggoat.com

The family-run bakery serves fresh baked goods, gelato and sandwiches. The Goat BLT is made with bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, spinach and light mayo on house-made focaccia. No reservations. Lunch Thu.Sun., dinner Thu.-Sat. $$

METAIRIE A Tavola

3413 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, (504) 577-2235; atavo.la

A Tavola serves pasta dishes, Neapolitan-style

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pizzas and modern Italian fare and has an extensive wine list. The roasted bone-in pork chop is served with a rich marsala sauce, sweet and hot peppers and roasted fingerling potatoes. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Bear’s Po-Boys at Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226; bearspoboys.com

Along with its menu of po-boys served on Leidenheimer French bread, Bear’s has specialty burgers, salads and snacks like wings, onion rings and fries topped by cheese, gravy and roast beef debris. The Ferdie is a roast beef po-boy topped with grilled ham and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Boulevard American Bistro

Creole gumbo at Liuzza’s by the Track in Mid-City PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

4241 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, (504) 889-2301; boulevardbistro.com

See French Quarter section

for restaurant details. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Causeway Bar & Grill

2800 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 838-9128; facebook.com causewaybarandgrillmetairie

The causal bar near Lakeside Shopping Center serves burgers and sandwiches, jumbo wings and dishes like boudin eggrolls, pulled pork nachos and loaded fries. There also are daily specials like red beans and rice, shrimp and grits and spaghetti and meatballs. The Who Dat burger includes a Patton’s hot sausage patty and Swiss cheese on a brioche bun, dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

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

Chef Ron Iafrate serves a variety of gumbo options along with local staples, seafood platters, sandwiches and salads. The Mumbo Gumbo is a file gumbo with chicken, shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish, sausage, okra and

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

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; dorignacs.com

The family-owned grocery store sells a range of prepared entrees and sides and has a cafe serving hot lunches, sandwiches and soups. The breakfast menu includes plates with scrambled eggs, choice of grits, oatmeal or hashbrowns, choice of bacon, sausage patty or smoked sausage, and choice of toast, biscuit or pancake. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. $

Drago’s

3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; dragosrestaurant.com

See CBD/Warehouse District section for restaurant details. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Felipe’s Taqueria

2004 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 676-5574; felipestaqueria.com

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Queen Curry

612 Sena Drive., Metairie, (504) 354-9256; Instagram, @queen_curry _senadrive

Nantawan Dompraphagorn’s new restaurant serves Thai and Asian fusion cuisine. Along with pad thai, drunken noodles and pad see ew, diners can also build their own curry dish, with options like green, red or massaman curry, choice of rice and noodles, and protein options such as tofu, katsu chicken, grilled pork and more. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Radosta’s Deli & Restaurant

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537

The casual neighborhood restaurant focuses on po-boys and deli sandwiches and has seafood plates, classic New Orleans dishes and daily specials. Wayne’s Special is a veal Parmesan po-boy topped with red gravy and provolone cheese. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

T-Swirl Crepe

3200 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 354-8857; t-swirlcrepe.com

See Uptown section for restaurant description.

A five-piece takeout order of fried chicken from McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’ PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

KENNER Debbie on the Levee

2118 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, (504) 210-8519; debbieonthelevee.com

The Rivertown district cafe originally opened as a kitchen for the Debbie Does Doberge cake business but recently began serving a full menu of breakfast and lunch dishes as well as cakes, pastries and craft cocktails. The BBLT is a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with beignet-style buns, garlic aioli and balsamic glaze. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Gendusa’s Italian Market 325 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-5305; gendusasitalian.com

Located in a cottage in Rivertown, Gendusa’s serves hearty Italian dishes, sub sandwiches, steaks and more. The eggplant lasagna is made with sauteed baby spinach, garlic and mozzarella and is served with either a Caesar

or house salad. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

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

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2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, (504) 667-3237; islandbistronola.com

The Kenner business is the first Indonesian restaurant in the area and serves dishes from across the Southeast Asian country. Rendang sapi is an aromatic beef stew made with coconut milk, lime leaves, star anise and turmeric and served with a side of steamed white rice. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-4701; kennerseafood.net

The extensive menu includes boiled, fried and grilled seafood plates, po-boys, pastas and Creole dishes. Shrimp, oysters, crawfish, stuffed crab, redfish, trout and more can be ordered fried and are served with bread and choice of sides, such as coleslaw, rice and gravy, Cajun potatoes and steamed green beans.

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Jimmy Cho serves contemporary and traditional Thai dishes on the West Bank. Tom yum pork belly ramen includes smoked pork belly and meatballs served in lemon grass broth with egg, green onion, cilantro and crispy garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties except Friday and Saturday nights. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Café Hope

1151 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 635-3600; cafehope.org

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mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. $

Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

635 Kepler St., Gretna, (504) 227-5544; islandparadisenola.com

Chef Nadine Balbosa serves West Indian Creole dishes with a highlight on Trinidad and Tobago. Jerked chicken quarter is served with a side of steamed cabbage and choice of side, like rice and peas, roti, potato salad or plantains. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Fri.Sat. $$

Legacy Kitchen’s Steak & Chop

91 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 513-2606; legacykitchen.com

Legacy Kitchen’s West Bank restaurant focuses on steaks and has sandwiches, chicken dishes and seafood. Steak options include sirloin, filet mignon, rib-eye and tomahawk, which serves two people. Steaks are served with mashed potatoes or fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. $$$

Mosca’s

4137 Highway 90, Westwego, (504) 436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com

The family-run restaurant has served signature dishes and Italian fare since 1946. The Sausage Johnny is three links of house-made pork sausage served with roasted potatoes. Reservations recommended. Cash only. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

Nine Roses

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

The Gretna favorite has an extensive menu of Vietnamese dishes as well as some Chinese items. The sizzling go-ba includes shrimp, chicken and beef and vegetables served on a sizzling plate with steamed rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. $$

Plume Algiers

1113 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 381-4893; plumealgiers.com

This small café features a rotating menu of regional Indian dishes. The chicken kaathi roll is a street food-style wrap filled with chicken, tomato, pickle, yogurt, cabbage, onion and cilantro. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$

Rivershack Tavern Gretna

714 First St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; rivershackgretna.com

See Harahan section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House

2020A Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 766-8081; rizzutosristorante.com

See Lakeview section for restaurant description. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. $$$

Tan Dinh

1705 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 361-8008; tandinhnola.com

The family-owned Vietnamese spot serves a range of pho, noodles and rice plates. Pho options include chicken, shrimp and tofu, and there is a create-yourown option with choices like flank steak, brisket, beef ball, tendon and tripe. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Tony Mandina’s

1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 362-2010; tonymandinas.com

The family-owned restaurant serves Sicilian and southern Italian dishes. Shrimp and crabmeat is stuffed into ravioli and served with angel hair pasta in a shrimp Alfredo sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

Shrimp and okra gumbo and a daube po-boy with garlicky persillade fries at Breakaway’s R&B PHOTO BY IAN MCNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

NORTHSHORE Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; abitabrewpub.com

Abita Brewing’s pub has a menu of creative entrees, burgers, salads, pasta and small plates like boudin egg rolls and fried artichoke hearts. The chicken Abitafeller is a grilled chicken breast and fried shrimp served on creamed spinach and topped with shrimp herb cream sauce. It’s served with mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch Tue.-Sun, dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

Abita Springs Café

22132 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 400-5025; abitacafe.com

The neighborhood café has an all-day brunch menu as well as sandwiches, po-boys and Creole and Southern dishes. The

Bayou omelet includes Gulf shrimp, Louisiana crawfish, red and green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar and Monterey cheeses, parsley and Cajun seasoning. It is served with grits or hashbrowns and Texas toast or a biscuit. No reservations. Outdoor seating and drive-through available. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. $$

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

118 Harbor View Court, Slidell, (985) 315-7001, thebluecrabnorthshore.com

See Lakeview section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. $$

Boulevard American Bistro

70340 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 326-2121; boulevardbistro.com

See French Quarter section for restaurant details. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Del Porto Ristorante

501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 875-1006; delportoristorante.com

The Covington mainstay serves an Italian menu with house-made pastas, cured meats, seafood and more. Butternut squash ravioli is served with sage beurre blanc and pine nut Parmesan gremolata. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$

Gallagher’s Grill

509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; 527 Restaurant & Bar, 527 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 7782820; Pat Gallagher’s Front Street, 2306 Front St., Slidell, (985) 326-8350; gallaghersgrill.com

Pat Gallagher’s restaurants offer classic cuts of steak, like filet mignon, New York strip and rib-eye as well as chicken, Louisiana quail and seafood. Sides are served family-style and include sweet potato casserole, Brussels sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes. Reserva-

tions accepted. Hours vary by location. $$$

The Gloriette

Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 202-8090; thegloriette.com

Chef Alex Harrell serves French-inspired and contemporary Louisiana dishes. Pan-roasted halibut is topped with crawfish pecan meuniere sauce and served with asparagus and mousseline potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050; palmettosrestaurant.com

The restaurant along Bayou Bonfouca serves a menu of elevated Louisiana dishes. Pan-seared Gulf fish is served over squash, zucchini, corn and tomatoes along with Gulf shrimp in a sweet and sour broth. Reserva-

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Red Bird Fried Chicken

70437 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 327-2220; givethemtheredbird.com

See Lakeview section for restaurant description. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

TAVI

330 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 2002045; tavirestaurant.com

The Northshore sister restaurant to New Orleans’ Shaya serves a menu of Israeli and Lebanese cuisine. The Halabi spiced hanger steak is served with za’atar toum and fries tossed in Ararat spice blend. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Mon. $$

ST. BERNARD PARISH Asakusa Japanese Restaurant

1913 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 962-9365; asakusala.com

Asakusa serves sushi, specialty rolls, hibachi plates and other popular Japanese dishes. The Green Dragon specialty roll includes snow crab and eel and is topped with avocado and eel sauce. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

The Kitchen Table Café

7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285; kitchentablearabi.com

The neighborhood restaurant serves American and Louisiana fare made with

local ingredients. Creamy risotto is served with butternut squash, crimini mushrooms, Swiss chard and Parmesan cheese. There’s also a large outdoor space hosting live music several nights a week. Reservations accepted. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. $$

MeMe’s Bar and Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, (504) 644-4992; memesbarandgrille.com

Chef Doug Braselman serves contemporary Louisiana dishes in a casual setting. Blackened Louisiana redfish is served with fried green tomatoes, crawfish remoulade and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$$ PAGE 42

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Oscar

Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou, 6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 676-3357; eatoscararabi.com

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Alma chef and owner Melissa Araujo opened Oscar in the kitchen at Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou, serving a concise, elevated menu. The Deep South chicken sandwich is a fried chicken thigh from Hilltop Poultry on a brioche bun from Don Phuong Bakery and dressed with house-made pickles, mayo, coleslaw and Honduran craw sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

Secret Thai Restaurant

9212 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 345-2487; secretthaichalmette.com

Secret Thai serves classic Thai dishes in generous portions and requested spice levels that can pack powerful peppery heat. A green bean stir fry includes a choice of protein — chicken, pork, beef, shrimp or tofu — sauteed with prik king curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. $$

AREAWIDE PJ’s Coffee

Areawide; pjscoffee.com

The locally founded coffee chain offers a full

menu of coffee drinks with fall options including pumpkin lattes, cold brew topped with pumpkin sweet cold foam and s’mores velvet ice. Many locations have bagels, breakfast sandwiches and pastries. No reservations. Delivery available and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $

New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co.

Areawide; nohsc.com

The local restaurant serves New Orleans classics, burgers, po-boys, seafood platters and other Southern comfort dishes at seven locations around the city. Seafood platter options include fried shrimp and thin- or thick-cut fried catfish and are served with hush puppies, coleslaw and garlic and herb fries. No reservations. Delivery available and drivethrough available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $$

Poke Loa

Areawide; eatpokeloa.com

Diners can order signature bowls or build their own combinations of raw fish, greens, vegetables, rice, sauces and more. The King Loa Bowl includes white rice, spring mix, salmon, tuna, cilantro, cucumbers, tamari, sesame oil, chili paste,

crab salad, edamame, seaweed salad, black sesame seeds, lemon-miso aioli, avocado and orange masago. No reservations. Delivery available and outdoor seating available at some locations. Hours vary by location. $$

Rouses

Areawide; rouses.com

The supermarket chain has locations with deli sections and hot food bars with a variety of prepared dishes and pre-packaged meals, and there are hot plate specials every day. Rouses opened an in-store restaurant at its Freret Street location and serves breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers and smoothies as well as beer, wine and mixed drinks. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

Areawide; theospizza.com

Along with specialty pies, the menu includes sandwiches, salads, chicken wings and breadsticks. The Eccentric has olive oil, garlic, spinach, feta, pepper jack and mozzarella cheeses, chicken, jalapenos, squash, spicy tomatoes and Anaheim peppers. No reservations. Delivery and outdoor seating available. Hours vary by location. $$

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LEGACY KITCHEN’S STEAK AND CHOP

Grilled steak with melted Monterey Jack rolled with queso, peppers, onions, jalapenos.

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

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SHRIMP POBOY

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LK CENTER CUT FILET

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MAGAZINE PIZZA

CHARGRILLED OYSTERS

SEARED FILLET OF SALMON

MARGHERITA PIZZA

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar has been serving up the best and freshest oysters since the 1940s. Indulge in our chargrilled oysters: oyster grilled to perfection with parmesan breadcrumbs and house-made char butter.

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

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

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The Original Italian Pie Uptown has delicious pizzas that are known and loved. Call to order and enjoy our fan favorites, like this Combination Pizza.

Did you know that Katie’s has Pizza Night every Thursday? Pizzas are just $13! Grab a delicious Boudreaux Pizza or any of our other pizzas and see why we were voted #1 for Best Neighborhood Restaurant!

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at Lakeside Shopping Center, offers modern Italian cuisine in a lively setting. Join us on the patio for one of the most popular happy hours in the city.

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BOUDREAUX PIZZA

LASAGNA INVOLTINI

CARAMEL APPLE COBBLER

1/2 LB. BEEF BURGER

SOFT SHELL CRAB ALMONDINE

Sweet, prime Michigan apple slices sit below a tender flaky pie crust layer, giving this cobbler a sweet homemade flavor. Warmed to perfection then topped with caramel drizzle or bourbon caramel drizzle, creamy vanilla ice cream and dusted with our Cobbler Magic.

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

Crispy fried softshell with a New Orleans’ style Meuniere sauce and toasted almonds garnished with parsley and lemon

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THE FALL

LUZIANNE CAFE

MOTHER’S

MORNING JOY BISCUIT SANDWICH

SPLIT PEA SOUP

Luzianne Cafe elevates New Orleans classic breakfast & lunch dishes. The ‘Morning Joy Biscuit Sandwich’ has 2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, American cheese, topped with in-house hot sauce, all between a buttery house made biscuit. Give their sweet & spicy ‘Fried Chicken Sandwich’ a try for lunch.

Hearty, old-fashioned split pea soup with Grade A ham is a special at Mother’s. Offered every couple of weeks, house-made soups have always been a specialty at Mother’s. Other rotating selections include white bean soup with ham and corn & crab bisque. Past favorites have included turtle soup & turkey noodle. Gumbo available every day!

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COMBINATION PIZZA

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CREPE BRULEE

T-SWIRL

CRAB CAKE BENEDICT

CAMBRIA HOTEL

PLATES RESTAURANT & BAR

Indulge in the exquisite Crepe Brulee from T-Swirl Crepe. Delicate crepe filled with velvety vanilla custard, caramelized to perfection, creating a symphony of rich flavors and textures

Our Crab Cake Benedict puts a New Orleans twist on a traditional Brunch dish by adding Louisiana Jump lump crabmeat and a creole hollandaise sauce.

Poached Gulf shrimp and crab boiled potatoes tossed in a warm bacon vinaigrette. Garnished with bacon lardons and pickled mustard seeds.

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SHOTS BAR

TONY MANDINA’S REDFISH ALIA

BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU

Eating at the club? We got that. Visit SHOTS Bar for tacos, wings, dogs, burger + more. Indulge in all our delicious menu items with a side of shots.

Pan seared Redfish, artichoke hearts, capers, mushrooms, green onions, and fresh parsley in a white wine lemon garlic butter sauce served over Linguine pasta finished with lump crabmeat.

Experience the culinary artistry at Broussard’s with our new seasonal menu, thoughtfully crafted to showcase the vibrant flavors of the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Join us for Jazz Brunch, available every Friday through Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm.Enjoy the charming ambiance of Broussard’s courtyard, an ideal setting for both casual dining & hosting private events.

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BOULEVARD AMERICAN BISTRO

LEGACY KITCHEN’S CRAFT TAVERN CHICKEN & WAFFLES

MUSHROOM DE VIN WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Indulge in a taste of timeless American cuisine at Boulevard American Bistro, where classic dishes take center stage, complemented by exceptional service and unwavering quality. With our latest addition in the iconic French Quarter, & existing locations in Metairie, Elmwood, and Covington, you can experience our culinary delights through dine-in, convenient pick-up, or catering.

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

Portobello cap prepared in red wine, stuffed with fresh tomato, topped in roasted garlic cream sauce and truffled greens with Louisiana gulf shrimp.

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LEGACY KITCHEN’S TACKLEBOX

Thailand’s spicy, aromatic Beef Pad Gra Prow is Budsi’s popular lunch special, just $10 until 4pm. Pair that with their signature Budsirita during an expanded happy hour (2-6pm) and you’ve got the best $15 lunch around.

For more than 70 years, customers have enjoyed Italian classics like spaghetti & meatballs in addition to signature specialties like our Shrimp Mosca: a dozen headless peel & eat shrimp sautéed in olive oil, white wine, garlic & Italian seasonings.

Craft cocktails & mouthwatering southern dishes served up daily at the TackleBox. Brunch served daily until 2p.m. Happy Hour daily 3-6p.m. Try a customer favorite: Charbroiled oysters made with garlic parmesan herb butter.

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COMA AREPAS

NEYOW’S CREOLE CAFE

MIKIMOTO RESTAURANT

Beloved Venezuelan avocado and chicken salad commonly known as Reina Pepiada, now available at Coma Arepas!

Looking for home-style Creole cooking? Look no further than Neyow’s Creole Café. Menu faves include Shrimp Creole, Stuffed Crabs & the Seafood Platter: Farm raised catfish, Gulf shrimp & oysters, & a stuffed crab, served with 2 sides.

Freshly made sushi using the highest quality ingredients is what you’ll get with the Rainbow Roll: Snow crab, asparagus, and avocados inside seaweed & rice, topped with tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, and lemon slices.

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SEAFOOD PLATTER

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THE FALL

THE VINTAGE

JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO

A New Orleans classic with a seasonal twist. The Vintage’s Apple Pie Beignets are full of warming fall flavors

Anytime is the right time to have a Gutter Punk Burrito! Loaded with ground beef, pinto beans, jalapeños, white rice, cheddar-jack, lettuce, and sour cream available at any Juan’s Flying Burrito locations!

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Chili roasted carrots, arugula, fresh herbs, fried bread

Hand-formed ½ lb fresh local ground short rib topped in classic style with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served on a butter toasted potato bun with pickle and house fries.

Looking for a Seafood Plate with all your favorites? Fridays at Rouses is Seafood Day! Stop in and fill your plate with a delicious selection of fried seafood, pastas and so much more! Perfect for a quick lunch.

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HOUSE OF BLUES RESTAURANT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

FALL DELIGHTS

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall at Felipe’s Heladeria with our seasonal pumpkin ice cream! Creamy, spiced, and utterly delicious, it’s a must-try treat to savor the season.

Bowtie pasta, spicy Cajun cream sauce, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, red onion, basil, Parmesan

Fall in love with flavor! Our Pumpkin Latte, S’Mores Velvet Ice, and Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cold Foam are here to warm your heart and taste bud

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EMPANOLA

RIVERSHACK TAVERN

2 empanadas + green salad or soup of the day

Enjoy specials Monday through Friday at the Shack! See what delicious menu item will be on the board. Sometimes is Red Beans and Rice and sometimes it’s White Beans with Pork Chops. Always delicious! 3449 River Road at Shrewsberry

Chef Heidi’s Creole Style Shrimp & Grits, served with creamy homemade grits, Gulf Shrimp (blackened in a white wine sauce), and garlic bread.

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RED BEANS AND RICE

PJ’S COFFEE

CAUSEWAY GRILL

CHEF HEIDI’S CREOLE STYLE SHRIMP & GRITS

GARLIC PARMESAN WINGS

THEO’S PIZZA

ANGELO BROCATO

Fried catfish and shrimp with our house-made seafood cheese sauce over our baked potato. Topped with a chargrilled snow crab legs and garlic butter.

Our wings tossed in Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan sauce.

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

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TAPAS E VINO AT BAMBOULA’S

BASIN BBQ SHRIMP & GRITS

We serve a wide spectrum of specialty benedicts and omlettes, including our House-Smoked Salmon Benedict.

Chef Mandi Foudil invites you to experience exquisite dining at Bamboulas’s Tapas e Vino on Frenchman Street. Indulge in a delectable selection of tapas and small plates, including the tantalizing Crawfish & Goat Cheese Crepes, artisanal cheese boards, and an array of other culinary delights.

A Blue Crab favorite! Served with our cheese biscuit over a bed of creamy stone ground cheese grits.

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THE FALL

MESSINA’S RUNWAY CAFE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Join us inside the historic terminal building at the restored New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Dinerstyle lunch with daily “Blue Plate Specials.” Try our “Fried Green Tomatoes” topped with Gulf shrimp & Creole aioli at brunch! MESSINASRUNWAYCAFE.COM

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Deer Tick

Providence, Rhode Island’s Deer Tick leans into the rock ‘n’ roll side of folk-rock, but really, it can be hard to describe the band. They’re a little bit country, but the band reportedly dislikes the label. Fans of The Band will find a lot to like, but Deer Tick isn’t retro. It’s kind of Americana, but too alternative to call it roots. Deer Tick has just done its own strange thing for more than 15 years. The band released its latest album, “Emotional Contracts,” in June and is now on tour with a stop at Chickie Wah Wah at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Country Westerns opens the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 via chickiewahwah. com and $55 at the door.

Treme Fall Festival

The festival celebrates the culture and heritage of the Treme neighborhood on the grounds of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. The music lineup features The Rumble, Partners-N-Crime, James Rivers Movement, TBC Brass Band and more. There also are food and art vendors, kids’ activities and more. At 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Find information via tremefest.org.

La Dame Blanche

Cuban-born singer, percussionist and flautist La Dame Blanche blends hiphop, Cumbia, dancehall and Afro-Latin genres into a style that’s both cool and electric. She rocked the Civic Theatre earlier this year with Cimafunk and returns to New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 21, to headline a show at The Broadside. Victor Campbell’s Caribbean All Stars opens and there will be a DJ set by Machete on the Beat. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 via broadsidenola.com and $25 at the door.

Louis Michot

Lost Bayou Ramblers fiddler and singer Louis Michot recently released his first solo album, “Reve du Troubadour,” and now will dissect the record during a special two-night residency at the Hotel St. Vincent’s Chapel Club. Joined by bandmates Bryan Webre and Kirkland Middleton, Michot will present different sides of the album with help from a

special guest. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, New Orleans saxophonist and percussionist Gladney will join the group for “Reve,” which will explore the album’s dreamier qualities with improvisations. “Reveil” on Thursday, Oct. 19, will feature zydeco accordionist Corey Ledet for a more rhythmic set. Doors open both nights at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per night via eventbrite.com.

Boo at the Zoo

Audubon Zoo’s kids-focused Boo at the Zoo returns Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22, with trickor-treating, crafts, a haunted house, animal activities and more. There also will be food trucks and themed photo areas. Boo at the Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Audubon Nature Institute members and $38 for non-members via audubonnatureinstitute.org/boo. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital New Orleans and the zoo.

NOLA Funk Fest

The first NOLA Funk Fest will feature three-days of New Orleans funk pioneers and modern heavyweights, including George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners, Leo Nocentelli leading a tribute to The Meters, Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville, Big Chief Juan Pardo, David Batiste and the Gladiators, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more. There also will be a tribute to the late Russell Batiste Jr. The festival serves as the official announcement party for The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, a proposed museum dedicated to the state’s music. An exhibit on Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew will be on display along with a symposium on Earl King. The fest takes place Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Tickets are $45 per day and $100 for threeday passes. Find more information at nolafunkfest.com.

ACAB Zine Fest

Burn Barrel Press hosts its second ACAB (Arts, Crafts And Books) Zine Fest on Sunday, Oct. 22, at Gasa Gasa with small press publishers, booksellers, artists, book readings and music. New Orleans bands Anareta and Plomo will perform. Zine Fest is free and runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music starting at 2:30 p.m. Find more info at facebook. com/burnbarrelpress.

L.O.C.A.L.S. Fest

The grassroots L.O.C.A.L.S. Fest — short for “Loving Our Community As Louisiana” — highlights emerging and

seasoned New Orleans musicians with a day-long event in Louis Armstrong Park. The festival’s fourth edition (its third in person) will feature Jamal Batiste, Sporty’s Brass Band, Bobbi Rae, Daria and the Hip Drops, Brass-AHolics, Vegas Cola, The Crooked Vines, AdoSoul, The Afrodiziac’s Jazz band, Saint Amethyst and festival organizer Ryan “Shaggadelic” Batiste and his band Raw Revolution. There also will be arts and food vendors. The fest runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Admission is free, and there is a $30 VIP ticket. Find more information at localsfestnola.com.

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Blue Nile recently launched a world music series to highlight New Orleansbased artists playing international genres. Haitian roots rock band RAM plays the next edition at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in Blue Nile’s balcony room. DJ Lady B will spin a set of Afrobeat, reggae, house, soul and Latin music starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Find more info at bluenilelive.com.

‘Angola 3’

Playwright Parnell Herbert’s drama tells the story of Robert Hillary King, Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace — collectively known as the Angola 3 — who were exonerated after decades in prison. At 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, and also running Oct. 27-28. Find tickets via app. promotix.com.

Loose Cattle’s Stampede

Alt-country singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless and power pop rocker Jay Gonzalez, known for his work with Drive-By Truckers, swing through New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 22, for Loose Cattle’s Stampede! mini-fest at The Broadside. New Orleans-based Americana band Loose Cattle, pianist and singer Lilli Lewis and singer-songwriter Dave Jordan also perform. Stampede! opens at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 via broadsidenola.com and $30 at the door.

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29 Janitors’ tools 78 — nous (between us) 87 Infatuate 31 Actress Lively 79 Trifled (with) 89 Classic board game 32 Injure 81 $$$ played at a shindig? 33 “Got it now” 84 Possibilities 93 Tennis court divider 34 Nail file stuff 86 — -Terre (capital of 94 Of atomic weapons 35 Throat bug Guadeloupe) 96 “... or — thought!” 36 Analgesic targets 88 U.S. region with aging 97 Filly’s father 37 “I’ll pay for this one” factories 98 Mexican 81-Down 90 — bean 99 “Combat!” actor Morrow 42 Exuberant war cry 91 Journalist Burnett 101 Captured with a rope 43 Ending for Siam 92 Actress Duff 104 Classic board game 45 Commercial lead-in to -gram or -matic 95 “Neato!” you keep making 46 Turn the car toward 98 Rave about people play even 47 Ballet promoter, e.g. 100 Tooth type though they have 48 “Huh-uh!” 102 Lack of vigor no interest? 49 Teetotalers 103 Beats it 111 Appeal 51 About 104 Sudden flood 112 Voting group 52 Landscaping plant 105 More aged 113 One causing fright 106 Staff anew 114 Ovid’s “— Amatoria” 53 Step 107 “Papi Chulo” 55 Has food 117 Regard highly 59 Pack tightly co-star Matt 119 Shop dedicated to 63 “My People” writer Abba 108 School, in Soissons selling a classic 65 A, in French 109 Prefix with -hedron board game? 66 Wolfgang Puck’s that means “twenty” 123 Prickly plant restaurant 110 Like brine 124 Snooty sort 67 Bring forth 114 Related 125 “Everything’s 70 Make juice of 115 Nevada city good here” 116 “Let it stand” 126 “Marty” star Borgnine 71 Ethel Merman’s “— Was a Lady” 118 Hi- — graphics 127 When a check to a 120 Author Anaïs 72 “The jig —!” landlord is due 121 Hitter Mel 128 “— what your country 73 Normandy city 74 — Reader (eclectic 122 Brother of can do for you ...” quarterly) DDE’s follower DOWN 1 Big ice sheet 2 They may be chapped 3 Toby brews 4 Space station until 2001 5 “C’mon, help me out here” 6 Will subject 7 Bubbling over 8 Knight’s weapon 9 Containing smelting waste 10 TV title ET 11 Cruella De — (“101 Dalmatians” meanie) 12 Like purchases gotten via the program 13 Close using stitches 14 Cleaned with a broom 15 Ballpoint, e.g. 16 Put up tents 17 Sharp as — 18 Maker of GOLEAN cereals 19 Dutch genre painter Jan 24 Preludes

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ACROSS 1 Served in blazing liquor 7 Longtime executive of the Oakland Raiders 14 Utters words 20 Tulip relatives 21 Divider of musical measures 22 Began vigorously 23 Classic board game played by judges between trials? 25 Put in a box 26 Ending for priest 27 Gets frantic with fear 28 Oil rig part 30 Feel sore

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