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The Avett Brothers THU. MARCH 30 | In True Sadness (American/Republic), Scott and Seth Avett saw the light. The Brothers’ ninth album uses Rick Rubin’s devil magic and a “We Will Rock You” stomp-and-clap to launch their most inclusive record yet. At 7:30 p.m. at Saenger Theatre.

An ambitious performance from composer Yotam Haber and New Orleans Airlift on Lake Pontchartrain

Audra McDonald

BY ALEX WOODWARD @ALEXWOODWARD “DO YOU MIND IF I HIT THIS?” Yotam

Haber picks up a scythe-shaped strip of rusted metal, approaches a buoy and taps its side, which burps out a dull thud. He shakes his head. “Not really what I was looking for.” He taps another buoy, and it sings a deep but short gong. He smiles. Giant-sized, globe-shaped buoys — speckled with barnacles and rust and tied with tires and chains — populate a sprawling shipyard at DCL Mooring and Rigging on the edge of the Industrial Canal like Pee-wee’s Playhouse-sized fishing bobbles. They’re set decoration for Haber’s New Water Music, a piece the composer designed for a massive assembly of musicians on Lake Pontchartrain. The performance, organized by New Orleans Airlift, includes the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, shrimp boats and a cast of artists and makers spanning fishing communities and amateur musicians. It runs April 8 at Seabrook Boat Launch. If the concert is rained out, there will be a performance April 9. The piece is roughly inspired by George Frideric Handel’s Water Music, a series of suites commissioned by King George I and performed on the River Thames in 1717. “The piece was written ostensibly for the king on his voyage on the Thames, but then the whole community of people living on the river joined in, at least to listen,” Haber says. “I’m building on that by having our New Orleans community involved with playing — not just as passive receivers, but as players.” New Water Music draws from Southern and Louisiana musical traditions, incorporating spirituals and second-line rhythms with elements of “Deep River” meeting “Shallow Water,” a play on both the parade-like

WED. MARCH 29 | God only knows how he’s doing it, but Brian Wilson’s revival shows no signs of slowing. After performing Pet Sounds in its entirety 99 times last year on its 50th Anniversary World Tour, Wilson added another 39 performances, of which this is the second. At 8 p.m. at Saenger Theatre.

nature of a fleet of boats and barges in choreographed harmony and the buoyancy of a second line in the wake of a death. In this case, the piece reflects on the state of Louisiana’s disappearing coast and how it threatens vulnerable communities while it celebrates them. “Exuberance and sadness. Tragedy and happiness, together,” Haber says. “It’s the perfect mix for the theme of this piece, which is calling light to the serious problems we have here, and also celebrating all its great things.” New Orleans Airlift, the arts organization behind the Music Box Village, partnered with community groups and fishermen to build the fleet on which performers will play. “As artists, we shouldn’t be reinventing the wheel for this experience but looking to the cultures who are most directly affected by, and the people who are most directly affected, for participation,” says Airlift Director Delaney Martin. “I realized it was not so much about making things from scratch as artists but involving the people and pre-existing objects — beautiful objects that speak to these issues.” A barge will hold members of the orchestra, who will have a “doppelganger” group onshore, creating a gently echoing call-andresponse. Haber will conduct from a tall tower above the performers. “It’s not a virtuosic piece,” Haber says. “It’s a piece meant for amateur musicians to play and to succeed in playing. Because everyone is sort of free to interpret in their own way, you have

New Orleans Airlift’s Delaney Martin and composer Yotam Haber present New Water Music on the shore of Lake Pontchartain. P H OTO BY C H E R Y L G E R B E R

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these — pun-intended — ripples in the sound. This block that’s moving slowly forward, but every component inside the block is moving at [its} own pace. It really is, I hope, waterlike in the way that it is moving. In a deeplevel analogy, a symbol, the music is water-like.” The freedom of interpretation, constricted only by the framework of the maker, is reflected in Airlift’s mission, especially inside the Music Box Village, where people are invited to “play” its collection of musical architecture. “That’s really what Airlift is always doing — making these frameworks that are somewhat limited, but within that there’s a lot of range,” Martin says. “On such a big project like this, everyone has to feel empowered.”

FRI. MARCH 31 | Audra McDonald plays an opera singer turned into a wardrobe in Disney’s recently released Beauty and the Beast. Fans can hear the six-time Tony Award winner (Ragtime, Porgy and Bess, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) sing with piano accompaniment by Seth Rudetsky. Her husband Will Swenson (Hair, Les Miserables) also makes an appearance. At 8 p.m. at NOCCA.

Hogs for the Cause FRI.-SAT. MARCH 31-APRIL 1 | There’s roasted whole hogs and barbecue from more than 90 teams and music by Shovels & Rope, Futurebirds, London Souls, Railroad Earth and others on the grounds at UNO Lakefront Arena. PAGE 107.

Allah-Las SAT. APRIL 1 | Summoning the sundeprived side of California, the Los Angeles garage pop band’s third LP Calico Review (Mexican Summer) arrived at the tail end of summer 2016, dripped in sweaty reverb, jangly guitars and blurry visions of a Sunset Strip blackout. The Babe Rainbow opens at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

Vox and the Hound album release SAT. APRIL 1 | The New Orleans rock band turned to spaghetti Westerns for inspiration for its breakout 2012 album Courage, but for its anticipated VHS fuzz-covered, synth pop- and R&B-influenced follow-up Aloha Shores, the band binged on John Carpenter and cornball ’80s action, doused with a yacht-rocked twist of lime. Renshaw Davies opens at 9 p.m. at Three Keys at the Ace Hotel.

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What do you think of the proposed GOP health care plan that would replace the Affordable Care Act?

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The number of tourists who came to New Orleans in 2016. SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS HOSPITALITY RESEARCH CENTER

P H O T O B Y I N F R O G M AT I O N O F N E W O R L E A N S /C R E AT I V E C O M M O N S

IF YOU THINK THE CITY WAS PARTICULARLY TOURIST-THRONGED last year, you’re right; the number was the highest since 2004 (before Hurricane Katrina and the federal floods) and a 6.9 percent increase over 2015, according to a study released last week by the University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center. Tourism officials touted the numbers, with Mayor Mitch Landrieu calling it an “exciting achievement.” Visitor spending, according to the study, was $7.41 billion. Meanwhile, the city’s much-touted new short-term rental registration and regulation system is showing fewer results. According to numbers published last week by The Lens, only 384 of the estimated 4,500 Airbnb listings in New Orleans had registered with the city. All short-term rental operators are expected to register by the cutoff date of April 1, according to new laws passed in November by the New Orleans City Council. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation

announced $57,000 in scholarships to 34 students. Destrehan High School graduate and Nicholls State University student Kerry Ford will receive the foundation’s Jim Funk scholarship. Since 2009, the foundation’s scholarship fund has awarded nearly $400,000 to students.

KEEP THE ACA AND TWEAK IT

Steven Michael Paulus was among

20 people to receive the 2017 Carnegie Medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognizing acts of civilian heroism. Paulus rescued two people from a burning pickup truck in Metairie in 2016. The fund has named 9,934 honorees and awarded nearly $39 million since 1904.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician,

wrote to a constituent that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates a “Health Choices Commissioner” to determine coverage and treatment, ProPublica reported. No such commissioner exists. In a review of more than 200 letters from Congress and Senate members to constituents, ProPublica found “dozens of errors and mischaracterizations about the ACA and its proposed replacement.”

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On Clancy DuBos’ column, ‘Our monumental challenge’: “No matter what one thinks about the Confederates’ cause or about white supremacists and so on, it would be tragic if somehow these authentic antique works of art, of which, at the least the Beauregard statue is very historically significant, become damaged or are lost or just remain in storage for an indefinite time because the city isn’t able to work something out with someone on mutually satisfactory terms.” — Richard E. Parisi

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Pipeline in April. Panelists at a teachin at Tulane University’s Hebert Hall include members of the Sierra Club, United Houma Nation, Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Gulf Restoration Network. The panel is 5 p.m. Thursday, April 6. The $670 million pipeline will run more than 160 miles to Texas through 11 parishes and more than 900 miles of Louisiana’s wetlands. It also will run through eight watersheds. Environmental groups have pressed the state’s Department of Environmental Quality to halt permits to the project, which must also win the support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The pipeline is a project of Energy Transfer Partners, which also is building the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline.

1. GOP HEALTH CARE PLAN YANKED BEFORE VOTE

You’ll pay more for false alarms

Just minutes before U.S. House Republicans pulled the GOP-backed American Health Care Act — the legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act — Louisiana Rep. Ralph Abraham was on the House floor, urging his fellow Republicans to get behind the bill. He and Louisiana Reps. Steve Scalise (pictured) and Clay Higgins were expected to vote yes on the bill, while Reps. Mike Johnson and Garret Graves’ votes were still in doubt. (Louisiana’s sole Democratic House member, Rep. Cedric Richmond, was, unsurprisingly, in the “no” camp.) Scalise, the House Majority Whip, had spent days trying to solidify the Republicans behind the bill, but by the time the vote was to be taken, it was clear that not enough of them were on board. Nevertheless, White House press secretary Sean Spicer, insisted, “Mr. Scalise has done a phenomenal job.” On the Senate side, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy — who had pushed his own “Patient Freedom Act” — tweeted at Trump: “Mr President, CassidyCollins is still an option to fulfill your promise to repeal and replace Obamacare,” Cassidy wrote. “Let’s team up.” Nevertheless, there was plenty of finger-pointing. Abraham blamed the House “Freedom Caucus,” a group of conservative lawmakers, for “sinking” the bill. As for President Donald Trump, he told the press he blamed Democrats, not Ryan and House Republicans, for the defeat.

In 2015, the New Orleans City Council updated a decades-old policy relating to how the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) responds to false alarms, and new fines will be enforced beginning May 1. The first alarm will receive a warning, and subsequent false alarms will be assessed against the property owner with fines of $75 and $150 for the second and third occurrences. A fourth offense will see NOPD response to alarms curtailed until the problem is fixed. According to statistics provided by NOPD, in 2016 the department dispatched officers to respond to 40,096 alarms — and 98 percent were false alarms. Eric Melancon, an NOPD deputy chief of staff, stressed that the new policy would not affect 911 emergency calls, fire reports or “panic alarm incidents.”

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2. Quote of the week “Sort of a cross between Socrates and Dirty Harry. I believe Judge Gorsuch is that person.” — U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. If the comparison sounded familiar, it was because Kennedy used it in 2015 — referring to then-gubernatorial candidate David Vitter. “I think at this juncture in Louisiana history,” Kennedy told The Advocate, “we need a governor who is a cross between Socrates and Dirty Harry.”

Internet privacy rules in danger Nearly lost in last week’s uproar surrounding the vote on the GOP’s proposed American Health Care Act was passage of another bill that alarmed privacy advocates. The U.S.

Senate voted 50-48 to do away with internet privacy rules put in place in the last weeks of President Barack Obama’s administration. Those rules required internet service providers to ask explicit permission to share customers’ individual web-browsing histories to advertisers. Last week’s vote would use the Congressional Review Act to dismantle those rules, which would allow internet providers to collect and sell browsing data to private companies. The vote passed the U.S. Senate along party lines; Louisiana Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Neely Kennedy both voted to overturn the privacy rules. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House.

4. Bayou Bridge Pipeline panel April 6

Members of Louisiana environmental groups will participate in a panel on the proposed Bayou Bridge

6. Landrieu: City will

focus on violent crime, not “enforcing civil immigration laws”

Mayor Mitch Landrieu stands by New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) policy, following a federal report that puts New Orleans on a list of U.S. cities that “limit cooperation” with immigration authorities. “NOPD does now and will continue to follow federal laws and focus on arresting people who commit crime, regardless of their immigration status,” Landrieu said in a March 21 statement. “The NOPD’s policy on immigration complies with federal law and makes New Orleans safer because individuals are more likely to report crime, and victims and witnesses can testify without fear of being questioned about their immigration status. That’s why the NOPD will continue to focus on arresting those who commit violent crimes, not enforcing civil immigration laws.” The first weekly report from the

7. Council votes

unanimously to demolish Canal Street ferry landing

The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously March 23 to demolish the aging ferry landing on Canal Street despite objections from riders, advocacy groups and commuters. The City Council was satisfied with city officials’ promise of a pedestrian bridge — which is not in the current plans for the new ferry terminal. Demolition is expected to begin this summer. The city secured federal grants for a new terminal in 2015 and 2016, but residents say they were excluded from the design process until it was revealed earlier this year. “The lack of a pedestrian bridge will lead to missed connections for transit riders when they are stuck behind a train with no way to cross, and could create dangerous situations as riders try to hurry through ahead of an oncoming train,” a statement from Ride New Orleans said. Also an issue: why the area between the terminal and the ferry itself is open to the elements in a city prone to heat, humidity and torrential downpours. “This will make people less likely to take transit,” Ride New Orleans noted.

8. Projection: Louisiana wage gap won’t close for 98 years

According to projections released last week by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, a nonprofit research group in Washington D.C., the wage gap for women in Louisiana won’t close until the year 2115. If the report is accurate, Louisiana joins just three other states — North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming — in failing to close the gap until the 22nd century. The group’s analysis considered the ratio of women’s to men’s earnings for full-time workers and how that ratio has changed over time since 1959.

City and state officials often discuss the pay equity problem statewide and recently have made efforts to address it. The New Orleans City Council established an Equal Pay Advisory Committee and Mayor Mitch Landrieu called for a Civil Service Commission study about gender disparity on its own payroll. In Baton Rouge, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Donna Edwards also hosted a summit earlier this month about pay equity. Equal pay bills have been brought up — and shot down — for years in the Louisiana Legislature. State Sen. JP Morrell, D-New Orleans, plans to introduce an equal pay bill again when lawmakers convene April 10.

Jazz Fest schedule and ‘cubes’ to be announced March 28 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced last week that the fest’s full schedule — aka “the cubes” — would be released March 28. That should give Festheads plenty of time to plot their schedules to see (or avoid) Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews, Widespread Panic and the rest of the headliners, as well as local acts, book signings, musical discussions and, of course, crawfish bread. This year’s Jazz Fest will take place at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 28-30 and May 4-7.

10. Bike-share meetings start this week

New Orleans’ test bike-sharing program is set to end this month, but a permanent program should begin in the fall. Beginning this week, city officials will hold community meetings in various neighborhoods to determine the best places to install the first 70 bike stations. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 27: Marigny, Bywater, St. Roch: Stallings St. Claude Recreation Center (4300 St. Claude Ave.) • Wednesday, March 29: Treme, 7th Ward, Esplanade Ridge: Corpus Christi-Epiphany Community Resource Center Cafeteria (2022 St Bernard Ave.) • Monday, April 3: Mid-City, Bayou St. John: First Grace United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall (3401 Canal St.) • Wednesday, April 5: Lower Garden District, Central City: Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market (1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) • Monday, April 10: CBD, Warehouse District: Hyatt Regency, fourth floor, Imperial 5 Meeting Room (601 Loyola Ave.) • Tuesday, April 11: French Quarter: The Historic New Orleans Collection (Williams Research Library Auditorium, 410 Chartres St.).

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) puts New Orleans on a list of cities “that have enacted policies which limit cooperation” with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report notes that NOPD “will not honor [a] detainer without a judicial order or criminal warrant.” But Landrieu says ICE supported NOPD when the police department drafted its immigration policy as part of the consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice. The report is part of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration from January. Trump threatened to cut federal funding from cities with so-called “sanctuary” policies, as determined by the DHS and the Attorney General.

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COMMENTARY

A busy political season ELECTION SEASON IS NEVER FAR AWAY IN NEW ORLEANS. Qualify-

ing for mayor and all seven City Council seats is only three-and-ahalf months away, in mid-July. That means potential candidates already are jockeying behind the scenes, even if voters aren’t yet engaged. The only declared candidate for mayor so far is former Judge Michael Bagneris, who retired in 2013 to run against Mayor Mitch Landrieu. The incumbent mayor defeated Bagneris and then-NAACP New Orleans leader Danatus King in the 2014 primary. Now Landrieu is term-limited, which portends a large field of would-be successors. District B Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell told a crowd last fall, “I am ready to lead this city,” but stopped short of expressly declaring mayoral intent. (Cantrell’s office denied knowing who recently paid for a downtown billboard with only the word “LaToya” on it.) Other serious possibilities include state Rep. Walt Leger III and state Sen. J.P. Morrell, who are longtime friends — so much so that many expect only one of them to run. Then again, politics has strained friendships before. The list of potential candidates goes on: state Sens. Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter; Municipal Court Judge Desiree Charbonnet (who demurs for now because state law would force her to resign her

It’s entirely possible that the next mayor’s name hasn’t even been mentioned yet. judgeship the minute she declares for any non-judicial post); and the wild card, trash magnate and reality TV star Sidney Torres, who has commissioned polls on his chances. All are Democrats. Still others get mentioned but appear less likely to run. At-Large Councilman Jason Williams isn’t term-limited and would easily win another term on the council; he is seen as a potential candidate for district attorney down the road. Speaking of district attorney, incumbent DA Leon Cannizzaro has been mentioned as a potential mayoral candidate, but few see him giving up a job he clearly loves. At-Large

Councilwoman Stacy Head, who is term-limited, has said in the past she isn’t running, but politicians often change their minds. In the end, it’s entirely possible that the next mayor’s name hasn’t even been mentioned yet. New Orleans’ last three mayors officially announced relatively late compared to their opponents. One major change looms large: this will be the first citywide election cycle in which Super-PACs appear likely to play a major role. So-called “independent expenditures” that are not subject to campaign finance limits could outstrip candidate spending — and tip the balance in a close race. Meanwhile, all seven City Council seats will be up for grabs, but only two council members are term-limited: Head and District A Councilwoman Susan Guidry. District B is a mystery until Cantrell declares her intentions. The remaining district council members — Nadine Ramsey (District C), Jared Brossett (District D) and James Gray (District E) — are not term-limited. The open council seats, like the mayor’s race, could be hotly contested. In addition to the mayoral and council contests, Sheriff Marlin Gusman also is up for re-election, along with Clerks of Court Dale Atkins and Arthur Morrell. All in all, 2017 will be a very busy political season in the Crescent City. Stay tuned.

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Recalls shouldn’t be this difficult RECALLING AN ELECTED OFFICIAL IS A DRASTIC REMEDY;

it should not be so easy that it becomes a cudgel wielded for mere political spite. On the other hand, it should not be so difficult as to be virtually impossible when clearly warranted. Unfortunately, Louisiana’s recall law strongly favors elected miscreants, even when they become an embarrassment to their peers and constituents. Two recent examples stand out: former St. Tammany Coroner Dr. Peter Galvan and current Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni. Galvan pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges and served more than two years in jail. Yenni admitted Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni sexting a 17-year-old high school senior while running for political office. ture requirement translates into Both men were targeted in nearly 50 percent of the pre-Motor high-profile recall efforts that failed, Voter numbers — a ridiculously mostly because of the unreasonably high threshold that explains why large number of voter signatures so few recall efforts succeed, even required on recall petitions. Under against crooks. Louisiana law, one-third of the elecState Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Covingtorate in most jurisdictions must ton, wants to see the voter signasign a petition within 180 days just ture requirement lowered, particuto put the question on the ballot. larly in larger jurisdictions. He told Then, of course, a majority in the me last week he plans to propose recall election must vote to give a “tiered” system that lowers the that official the heave-ho. threshold in larger parishes to What saved Galvan and Yenni somewhere between 15 and 20 perwas the one-third voter signature cent. That’s consistent with pre-Morequirement. Nowadays it takes a tor Voter registration statistics. hotly contested national or stateMoreover, Hollis would keep higher wide election just to get a third thresholds in smaller districts. of the voters to the polls. Getting Consider the failed petition that many to sign a recall petition against Yenni. Recall organizers is all but impossible, especially needed more than 90,000 sigin large parishes like Jefferson natures — more than the numand St. Tammany. ber of total votes cast in Yenni’s Louisiana’s recall law was written “high-turnout” 2015 election before the so-called Motor Voter for parish president, and nearly Law of the 1990s. Before Motor twice the number of votes Yenni Voter, between a third and 40 received in that election. Why percent of the voting age popushould it take that many voter siglation wasn’t even registered. The natures to recall someone? vast majority of those unregistered It shouldn’t. voters just didn’t care much about With all the difficult decisions politics. Today they’re almost all confronting lawmakers this spring, registered, but they still don’t care. Hollis will have to work overtime Proof: Election Day turnout has to convince his colleagues to make tanked since Motor Voter. Roughly the same number of votes are recalls more accessible — not cast, but the larger universe of unlike the Herculean effort required registered voters drives the turnout to get a third of a large electorate percentage way down. to sign a recall petition. Here’s hopToday, that one-third signaing he succeeds.

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517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com Tachos are potato tots topped with black bean chili, cheddar, salsa and sour cream. The boudin banh mi is dressed with cucumber, red onion, carrots, jalapeno and a choice of crawfish, pork boudin or tofu. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

14 Parishes

1638 Clio St., (504) 814-1490; www.14parishes.com The Jamaican menu includes jerk chicken, curries, oxtail stew, rice and peas and more. St. Ann chicken curry is made with pumpkin, sweet potato and mirliton. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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3141 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 301-0848; www.1000figs.com The falafel feast includes falafel, flatbread, hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, pickled vegetables, beet and carrot slaw and mixed greens. Burrata is served with tomatoes, herb salad and sourdough bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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IN NEW ORLEANS, spring brings an abundance of boiled crawfish and fried soft-shelled crab to local tables. Among the area’s restaurants now, there seems to be more of everything. Barbecue restaurants have flourished in recent years, and there are more options across the spectrum. Gogi Korean Restaurant expands the small group of Korean establishments. Hawaiian-inspired Poke Loa brings another raw seafood concept to the city. Effervescence is dedicated to Champagne and serves caviar and small bites. Festival food booth vendor Bratz Y’all opened a permanent location in Bywater, serving sausages and German-inspired fare. There also are options for everything from crepes and doughnuts to seafood and steaks to burgers and pizza. There’s information about all sorts of local restaurants in Gambit’s Spring Restaurant Guide. The guide is arranged alphabetically, and listings include information about menu items, hours of operation, reservation policies and more. Compiled by Andrea Blumenstein, Will Coviello, Frank Etheridge, Karen Fischer, Holly Hobbs, Nathan Mattise, Jenny Peterson, Katie Walenter & Kate Watson PHOTOS BY CHERYL G ERB ER

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72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Blackened chicken breast is served with smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. The Deep South burger is topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Acme Oyster House

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 7082409; 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com The Peace Maker po-boy includes fried shrimp, oysters and Tabasco-infused mayonnaise on French bread. The “10 napkin” hot roast beef po-boy features house-cooked chuck roast served debris-style. Reservation policies

vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046; www.acropoliscuisine.net Six Onion soup features six varieties of slowcooked onions blended smooth and topped with puff pastry. Grilled lamb chops come with Caesar salad and a side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Adolfo’s Restaurant

611 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-3800 The menu includes seafood and Italian dishes. Roasted eggplant is topped with crabmeat and capers. Veal Ocean features a seafood sauce of shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat and capers served with pasta or salad. No reservations. Dinner daily. Cash only. $$

Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant 600 Palace Drive, Hammond, (985) 3453012; 1958 N. Highway 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8441; www.albashabr.com The combination chicken shawarma and gyro platter comes with feta salad, hummus, rice and tzatziki. Moussaka features layers of ground beef, eggplant, potatoes and bechamel and is served with rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ale on Oak

8124 Oak St., (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com Brisket tacos are filled with red cabbage slaw, jalapenos and hot sauce crema. Two Run Farm beef debris and mozzarella top french fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com Noshing items include cheese fries, jalapeno poppers with ranch dipping sauce, nachos topped with chili, fried mozzarella sticks with marinara and more. The Alibi burger features a PAGE 16

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10-ounce ground beef patty served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Allegro Bistro

Energy Centre, 1100 Poydras St., Suite 150, (504) 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com The Southern pecan chicken salad sandwich features a honey-poppy seed mayonnaise, candied pecans, lettuce, tomato and onion on toasted croissant. Shrimp angel-hair pasta includes herb butter, mushrooms and sauteed vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Altamura

2127 Prytania St., (504) 265-8101; www.facebook.com/ altamuraatmagnoliamansion Bolognese made with beef, pork, veal, tomato, onion, celery, carrot and garlic is served over gnocchi. Clams Casino features clams topped with bacon and bell peppers. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

The American Sector

945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector The Pacific Fleet burger combines a houseground beef patty, fried house-made Spam, pineapple jam and provolone cheese. Bronzed chicken pastalaya features seared chicken breast, orzo, andouille, tasso, peppers, celery, onions and smoked tomato Parmesan cream and comes with garlic-Parmesan crostini. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782; www.theamericansportssaloon.com The Ball Park BLT features smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on Texas toast, and a fried egg or avocado are optional additions. The Southwest burger is topped with melted cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, jalapenos and

avocado. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Amici Ristorante & Bar

3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola.com Coal-fired pizzas include the carni Italiane pie, topped with marinara, salami, prosciutto, meatballs, capicola and mozzarella. Burrata and prosciutto top a salad of arugula, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and red onion dressed with lemon-infused olive oil and served with pesto crostini. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com Gnocchi are tossed with crabmeat in beurre fondue. Arancini are fried risotto and mozzarella balls served with tomato sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Andrea’s Restaurant

3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com Eggplant crab cake Andrea features Louisiana crabmeat and eggplant mixed with Italian seasonings and is served with lemon butter sauce. Veal shank osso buco is served with brown sauce, risotto and angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Andy’s Bistro

3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, (504) 4557363; www.andysbistro.com The short rib flatbread is topped with Havarti and blue cheeses, horseradish and arugula. Pork shank is served with potato puree and cider slaw. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Angeli on Decatur 1141 Decatur St., (504) 566-0077; www.angelineworleans.com

Chicken Diavolo pizza is topped with spicy red pepper sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken, red onions and roasted garlic. The Mediterranean burger features a spicy beef patty topped with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato and sun-dried tomato aioli. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Angeline

Hotel Provincial, 1032 Chartres St., (504) 308-3106; www.angelinenola.com Smoked lamb shoulder is served with sorghum dumplings, roasted mushrooms, spring peas, gremolata and parsley oil. Crispy cauliflower florets are served with olivade aioli and sheep’s milk cheese. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Fri.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-0078; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com Sicilian cannoli are fried cinnamon pastry shells

with ricotta filling, chocolate and pistachios. The selection of Italian fruit ices and gelato includes stracciatella, an Italian version of chocolate chip gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Annunciation Restaurant

The breakfast platter includes scrambled eggs, grits, hickory-smoked bacon and a biscuit or toast. The caprese panino features mozzarella, Creole tomatoes, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on a pistolette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

1016 Annunciation St., (504) 568-0245; www.annunciationrestaurant.com Beet salad features roasted beets, goat cheese, beet puree, avocado, pecans and mint. Thin-sliced tuna is served over Creole fried rice and topped with sweet potato-habanero sauce and “Steel” sauce, combining eel sauce and Steen’s cane gastrique. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Apolline

513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com The cafe offers espresso, pastries, ice cream and a short menu of sandwiches and salads.

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com The 175-year-old Creole institution serves signature dishes such as oysters Rockefeller topped with pureed greens and seasoned breadcrumbs. Oysters Foch are served over toast with pate and Colbert sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com A cold-smoked Beeler’s pork chop is served with haricots verts, marchand

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de vin and fried shallots. Seared diver scallops are served with Gulf shrimp, corn maque choux, lardons and San Marzano tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Brunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Arabella Casa di Pasta

2258 St. Claude Ave., (504) 267-6108; www.arabellanola.com The Don salad features romaine topped with artichoke hearts, feta cheese, red onions, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and Italian dressing. The Spaghettisburg Address is spaghetti and meatballs topped with pomodoro sauce and basil. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 18

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Arana Taqueria y Cantina

3242 Magazine St., (504) 894-1233; www.aranataqueria.com An open-faced tamale features a fried masa cake topped with chicken tinga, queso fresco, corn and pickled red onion. Grilled pork al pastor comes with sweet chili sauce, pineapple, onion and cilantro. Reservations accepted for large parties on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Arnaud’s Restaurant

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Pan-seared potato-crusted Gulf fish is served with sauteed fennel and Herbsaint butter. Mirliton is stuffed with squash and eggplant tapenade and served with vegetables, field peas and roasted red pepper coulis. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Asia

Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/dining/asia The menu features Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Crab rangoons are cream cheeseand crabmeat-filled wontons served with tangy sauce. General Tso’s chicken is glazed with sweet and spicy sauce and served with jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www.asukaneworleans.com An avocado popper is tempura-fried avocado served with spicy tuna, cream cheese, snow crab and eel sauce. The LSU roll features tempura-fried shrimp, avocado and cream cheese inside and tuna, avocado, snow crab and eel sauce on top. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; www.atchafalaya-

restaurant.com Sauteed drum filet in a cioppino broth comes with Gulf shrimp, clams, jumbo lump crab, braised fennel, oyster mushrooms and toasted baguette. Duck hash features poached eggs, duck confit, blackberry, mango, hollandaise, bacon and vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-7474; www.theatomicburger.com The green chili burger is a two-patty, extra-cheese burger topped with roasted poblano peppers and mayonnaise and served with fries or edamame. Milkshakes feature house-made custard flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen in flavors such as chocolate, salted caramel, apple pie, strawberry and espresso. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Attiki Bar

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com Rack of lamb is marinated in garlic seasoning and served with a choice of baba ghanoush, hummus, garlic mashed potatoes, couscous, rice, sauteed vegetables or salad. Chicken and artichoke linguine includes grilled chicken breast, artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in white wine cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Augie’s Restaurant

6005 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 733-3000; www.augiesnola.com Beef brisket is served with potatoes, vegetables and horseradish sauce. Eggplant Parmesan is served over pasta with marinara. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; www.restaurant-

august.com Juniper-spiced duckling is served with foie gras, choucroute and creme fraiche. Heirloom beet salad includes sour apple, pecans, charred jalapeno, cumin and goat cheese brulee. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

August Moon

875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-7977; www.moonnola.com; 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.augustmoonuptown.com Spicy beef noodle soup is made with rice noodles, slices of marinated beef shank, pig’s knuckles and beef broth and is served with purple cabbage and herbs. Twin lobsters are served with ginger and scallion sauce or with black bean sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Manhattan Boulevard: lunch and dinner daily. Prytania Street: lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8885533; www.mredsrestaurants.com/austins Filet Austin features two 4-ounce medallions, caramelized onions, grilled asparagus and creamed spinach. Pasta Orleans includes shrimp, crawfish, andouille and roasted garlic cream tossed with penne pasta. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com Chicken confit is served with tart cherry and duck emulsion. The Cajun croque monsieur is made with Chappapeela Farms tasso and ham. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Avery’s on Tulane

2510 Tulane Ave., (504) 821-4110; www.averysontulane.com The Buffalo shrimp po-boy includes housemade hot sauce, blue cheese, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. A

Fire in a Hole po-boy features Patton’s hot sausage, pepper Jack cheese, fried house-pickled jalapenos and Sriracha mayonnaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Avo

5908 Magazine St., (504) 509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com Chef Nick Lama serves a menu of Sicilian-inspired dishes. Scallops are served with farro, crispy kale, avocado crema and salsa rossa. House-made bucatini pasta is topped with pancetta, Pecorino Romano and a poached egg. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BB King’s Blues Club

1104 Decatur St., (504) 934-5464; www.bbkings.com/new-orleans The barbecue brisket melt features housesmoked meat, bacon, American cheese, Tabasco onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and house barbecue sauce. Shrimp and grits combines sauteed Gulf shrimp, tasso, okra, garlic and Cajun spices and is served over cheddar grits with diced tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Babylon Cafe

7724 Maple St., (504) 314-0010; www.babyloncafe.biz Beef shawarma features beef marinated with garlic, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Middle Eastern spices, served with hummus and salad. The appetizer sampler includes hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, falafel, tabbouleh and grape leaves. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bacchanal Wine

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com Roasted fingerling potatoes are served with truffle oil, ricotta cheese and house-smoked almonds. Grilled bavette steak is served with strawberries, lebneh and steak frites. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Back to the Garden

833 Howard Ave., Suite 100, (504) 299-8792 The cheddar melt features tomato, melted cheese and a choice of sliced turkey breast, chicken salad or tuna salad on an English muffin. Seafood gumbo combines a thick roux, crabmeat, shrimp, okra and brown rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Backspace Bar & Kitchen

139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245; www.backspacenola.com A shrimp remoulade wrap features spicy boiled shrimp, mirliton, lettuce and tomato. The Hemingway Cuban includes pulled pork, prosciutto, Swiss cheese, pickles and grain mustard on French bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Backyard

244 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 309-8767; www.thebackyardnola.com House-smoked brisket is served on a Weiss Guys bun with shaved onions, house-made pickles and barbecue sauce on the side. A burger features two ground chuck patties, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, house-made pickles, shaved onions and choices of cheese and other toppings. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bacobar

70437 Highway 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 893-2450; www.bacobarnola.com Spiced sesame Gulf tuna is served with fried brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, sweet potato puree and pickled vegetable slaw. A steamed bao is filled with chipotle-agave beef brisket debris, Brussels sprouts, lime-onion relish and shallots. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bagels & Bytes

1001 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8317968; www.bagelsandbytes.com The selection of New

York’s Davidovich Bagels includes pumpernickel, whole wheat, onion, garlic, blueberry, cinnamon-raisin, poppy seed and more. A cheeseburger is served on a bagel dressed with lettuce, tomato and red onion and comes with fries. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bakery Bar

1179 Annunciation St., (504) 265-8884; www.bakery.bar A shrimp and grits waffle is served with black-bean cane syrup and lime scallion butter. The spicy chocolate pave features cayenne ginger ganache, Florentine crumble and ginger creme anglaise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 459-4449; www.balisenola.com Baked rigatoni features beef cheek ragout, shiitake mushrooms and fontal cheese. Gulf fish stew includes roasted peppers, charred tomatoes, mustard greens and tarragon. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bamboula’s

514 Frenchmen St., (504) 944-8461; www.bamboulasnola.com The Ultimate grilled cheese sandwich includes blackened shrimp and Gouda cheese on sourdough bread and is served with french fries. The seafood BLT features fried shrimp, a fried green tomato, bacon, lettuce, Parmesan and green onion remoulade on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Banana Blossom

2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 10, Gretna, (504) 392-7530; www.bananablossom504.com The menu of Thai dishes includes Chiang Mai noodles, which is egg noodles, red onions, cilantro and curry sauce with crispy fried egg noodles on top. Fried coconut PAGE 20

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Banh Mi Boys

5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com “Cajun crack” fries are topped with chicken skin, applewood-smoked bacon, hot crackling crumbles and ranch dressing. The spicy Asian barbecue brisket banh mi features a hoisinbased house-made spicy Asian barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bar Frances

4525 Freret St., (504) 371-5043; www.barfrances.com Mushroom toast is made with Bellegarde Bakery country loaf, mushroom duxelle and grilled and pickled mushrooms. Grilled hanger steak comes with french fries, garlic aioli and arugula. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bar Redux

801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com Slow-cooked Jamaican pulled chicken is dressed with jerk barbecue sauce and pickles on a roll and served with fries. The vegan burger features red quinoa, sweet potatoes, black beans, spinach, Swiss chard, baby bok choy, carrots, habanero peppers, fresh ginger and spices and is served with pineapple fries. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Barcadia

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com The Black and Blue salad features blackberries, blue cheese, green onion, bacon and basil over spring greens with honey-balsamic vinaigrette. The Full Monty burger is topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, fried onions, avocado, lettuce and mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Barcelona Tapas

720 Dublin St., (504) 861-9696; www.barcelonanola.com The menu includes paella and hot and cold tapas. Patatas bravas are fried potatoes drizzled with Catalan brava sauce or aioli. New Zealand lamb chops are rubbed with herbs, pan-seared and served with fries. No reservations. Dinner Thu.Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Barley Oak

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 7277420; www.thebarleyoak.com The Reuben features corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. The cheese board includes smoked Gouda, manchego, brie, Havarti, fruit and focaccia bread. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Baru

3700 Magazine St., (504) 895-2225; www.barutapas.com Chuzos are marinated skirt steak skewers served with chimichurri. Mazorca is grilled corn served with shoestring potatoes, salao cheese and salsa rosada. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com Raine’s Farm wagyu meatballs are served with tomato gravy, Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley in spaghetti pasta. Barbecue jumbo shrimp top stone-ground grits and are served with sauteed kale, bacon and Kay Kay’s barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bayona

430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com King salmon is breaded, sauteed and served with choucroute, grilled Red Bliss potatoes and gewurtztraminer butter sauce. The smoked duck “PB & J” includes housesmoked duck, cashew butter and pepper jelly

on Wild Flour multigrain bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Bayou Bar

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1456; www.bayoubarneworleans.com Fried muffuletta spring rolls are filled with Chisesi ham, mortadella, salami and olive salad and served with remoulade. The 1&1 burger includes an 8-ounce beef patty, bacon, bone marrow butter, cheese curds, hickory sauce, pickles and Sriracha aioli and comes with house-cut fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 3029357; www.bayoubeergarden.com The house burger is a 10-ounce beef patty served on a sesame seed bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with house-made beef debris, gravy and cheddar

cheese. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bayou Burger & Sports Company

heat. Side items include onion rings, sweet potato fries, jambalaya and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; 3226 Magazine St., (504) 224-6024; www.bayouburger.com The Engine 29 features a ground beef and spicy sausage patty dressed with grilled jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese, coleslaw, red onions and Tabasco mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun. Cochon nachos feature smoked pulled pork, melted cheeses, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, onions and sour cream over tortilla chips. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Bayou Market Buffet

Bayou Hot Wings

Bayou Wine Garden

6221 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 104, (504) 8659464; www.bayouhotwings.com Hot wings and chicken tenders come with a choice of sauces such as garlic butter-Parmesan, chipotle barbecue, pepper jelly and spicy pepper with varying levels of

Boomtown Casino New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/dining/ bayou-market-buffet The dinner buffet features Southern favorites such as fried chicken, shrimp and oysters. Boiled crawfish are a frequent special. At the brunch buffet, waffles are made to order. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ 315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com The bacon and brie sandwich features cane syrup-laced bacon, brie and blueberry-black pepper compote on brioche. Diners can assemble cheese and

KEVIN LACOUR SERVES A BAGEL BURGER AT BAGELS & BYTES.

charcuterie platters from menus of house-cured meats and imported cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Beach House & Kona Coffee

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9331; www.beachhousemandeville.com The Aloha burger is topped with pineapple, Swiss cheese and teriyaki sauce. Street tacos can be filled with fish, shrimp, pork, chicken or steak and come with fries and black beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

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tiki bar has a Polynesian-inspired menu. Loco Moco is a beef patty topped with shiitake mushrooms, soy glaze, coconut rice and a fried egg. Bakwan jagung are Indonesian-style corn, leek and mirliton fritters served with sweet soy dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com The 10-ounce bacon cheeseburger is topped with shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle and served on a white, wheat or jalapeno-wheat bun. A grilled 8-ounce tuna steak is served in a sandwich or on a salad with tuna sauce on the side. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bear’s Poboys at Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8339226; www.bearspoboys.com The alligator and pork sausage po-boy comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a bun or Leidenheimer French bread. The Suga burger features fried jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese and barbecue sauce on bun or French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Beef Connection Steakhouse

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

Belle’s Diner

1122 Decatur St., (504) 566-6003; www.bellesdinerneworleans.com The Bayou Bomber

sandwich features hot sausage, egg and American cheese on brioche. Elvis waffles and pancakes are topped with chocolate, bacon and banana. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily, late-night Fri-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bennachin

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230 The menu includes central and West African dishes. Domoda is a beef and ground peanut stew served over rice. Vegetarian kone ni makondo is black-eyed pea, onion and tomato stew with fried plantains and coconut rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Betsy’s Pancake House

2542 Canal St., (504) 822-0214 The breakfast special features two eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes or toast. Monday’s red beans and rice special comes with smoked sausage, a pork chop or a ham shank. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Bevi Seafood Co.

236 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7503; 4701 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-5003; www.beviseafoodco.com The Cure po-boy features three hot sausage patties, eggs over-easy and pepper jelly mayonnaise. Head-on Gulf shrimp are smothered in Canebrake beer sauce and served with toasted Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

The Big Cheezy

422 1/2 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; 3232 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 3055349; Henry’s Uptown Bar, 5101 Magazine St., (504) 258-4075; www.thebigcheezy.com The Mac N’ Cheezy is a grilled sandwich filled with four-cheese macaroni and cheese. The Juice is a grilled cheese sandwich with roast beef debris,

caramelized onions and grilled bell peppers. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Big Easy Cafe & Daiquiris

1545 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 323-2111; 4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 323-2115; www.bigeasycafes.com The Big Cheezy features pepper Jack, cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and tomato on Texas toast. The Big Easy Cajun burger combines an 8-ounce Angus beef patty, Patton’s hot sausage, pepper Jack cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a cheddar-jalapeno bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

biscuits & buns on banks

4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com A waffle is topped with triple-cream brie and blueberry compote. Chicken tenders are served with andouille and chorizo sausage gravy. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Bistreaux

Maison Dupuy, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8000; www.maisondupuy.com/dining Seafood linguine features shrimp, crabmeat, house-made linguine, butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms and crab butter. A pairing of roasted and confit duck includes a seared duck breast, Brussels sprouts and beet confit duck leg hash, sweet potatoes and fig glaze. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Byronz

1901 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronz.com Artichoke cakes are topped with sauteed spinach Alfredo, diced tomatoes and Parme-

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san and feta cheeses. Chicken and shrimp are optional additions. Grilled fillet of rainbow trout is served with asparagus and a potato cake. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bistro Daisy

5831 Magazine St., (504) 899-6987; www.bistrodaisy.com Gulf seafood bouillabaisse features saffron and Herbsaint broth and a rouille crouton. Gala apple and Belgian endive salad includes toasted walnuts, Amish blue cheese and white wine vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Orleans

3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www.bistroorleansmetairie.com Thin-cut wild Des Allemands catfish is served with french fries, coleslaw and French bread. Char-grilled oysters are topped with Parmesan and garlic butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bittersweet Confections

725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com The breakfast bowl features a buttermilk biscuit topped with sausage gravy, cheese grits, bacon, an egg and green onions. The menu also includes soup, quiche, baked goods and espresso drinks. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Blaze Pizza

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 325-2169; 5001 Freret St., (504) 603-2195; www.blazepizza.com Build-your-own pie options include sauces (tomato, spicy tomato or cream), cheeses, meats, vegetables and additions such as pesto or barbecue sauce. The Green Stripe pie features chicken, red bell peppers, arugula, mozzarella and garlic.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Blind Pelican

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9399 The menu includes raw and char-grilled oysters and boiled crawfish with sausage, potatoes and corn. The Blind Pelican pizza is topped with Italian sausage, grilled shrimp, applewood-smoked bacon, peppers, roasted garlic, black olives and house marinara. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com The Blue Crab platter features fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, fried crab claws and choice of fried stuffed crab or seasonal fried soft-shell crab. Ponchartrain pasta is sauteed shrimp or chicken tossed with penne in Alfredo sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Blue Dot Donuts

4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866; www.bluedotdonuts.com Original doughnut flavors include banana cream, orange cream, peanut butter and jelly, blueberry, wedding cake and chocolate coconut. There also are maple-glazed long johns, doughnut holes, buttermilk drops, eclairs, bear claws, maple bars and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Blue Line Sandwich Co.

2023 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 3093773; www.bluelinesandwichco.com The cochon de lait biscuit consists of slow-cooked pork and grilled tomatoes smothered in red-eye gravy and served openfaced with two fried eggs. Crab Louie salad features Louisiana crabmeat, avocado, tomato, chopped eggs,

chopped romaine lettuce and remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Blue Oak BBQ

900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; www.blueoakbbq.com The combo includes three meats such as brisket, ribs or smoked wings and two sides, including roasted garlic macaroni and cheese and Brussels sprouts. Barbecue nachos feature a choice of meat served over tortilla chips with pico de gallo, jalapenos, queso and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Blue Tomato Restaurant and Cantina

4401 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 734-3000 Sweet Thai salmon is served with Caribbean slaw and smothered green beans. The Blue Ribbon burger is a 12-ounce ground steak patty topped with smoked bacon, grilled jalapenos and melted Jack and cheddar cheeses on a toasted seeded bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon

4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 324-6841; www.bobbyheberts.com Bobby & Deke’s Mardi Gras pasta features shrimp, crawfish tails, bell peppers and onions in Alfredo sauce. JoJo’s salad includes grilled shrimp, avocado, tomato, hearts of palm, Parmesan, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bombay Club

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ribs are served with brown butter, ginger and garlic fried rice, caramelized savoy cabbage and curry-roasted peanut and herb salad. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bon Ton Cafe

401 Magazine St., (504) 524-3386; www.thebontoncafe.com Redfish Bon Ton is a sauteed black drum fillet served with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon-butter sauce. Oysters Alvin are deepfried Louisiana oysters served over rice with a beef stock reduction and lemon. Reservations for dinner only. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$

Bonefish Grill

4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 780-9964; www.bonefishgrill.com Bang Bang shrimp features fried shrimp with spicy cream sauce. Wood-grilled shrimp and scallops are served with a choice of sauces such as herb pesto, lime-tomato-garlic, mango salsa or lemon butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bop’s Frozen Custard

2660 Florida St., Suite K, Mandeville, (985) 727-5003; www.bopsfrozencustard.com A Snappy Turtle is a sundae layered with hot fudge, caramel and pecans. Bop’s Favorite concrete is a thick frozen custard blended with chocolate and strawberries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Borgne

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com Black drum a la Plancha is served with brown butter, pecans, and jumbo lump crabmeat. A fried oyster BLT includes pork belly, lettuce, tomato and Tabasco mayonnaise on Texas toast and is served with french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

2040 Highway 59, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www.boscositalian.com A muffuletta includes salami, mortadella, smoked ham, mozzarella and provolone cheeses and olive salad. Panfried redfish Giovanna is topped with crabmeat, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and lemon-butter cream sauce and served with sauteed vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill

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

Boucherie

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-5514; www.boucherienola.com Smoked wagyu beef brisket is served with garlic Parmesan fries. Blackened shrimp come with a grits cake and house-made bacon. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Boulevard American Bistro

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com The pressed Cuban sandwich features braised pork belly, ham, Jack cheese and breadand-butter pickles on buttered French bread and is served with coleslaw. Slow-roasted prime rib au jus is served with a loaded baked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com Chef John Harris’ tavern offers a menu of small plates, cheese and charcuterie. Fried Brussels sprouts are served with

JOEL BROWN (CENTER) AND STAFF SERVE MATZO BALL SOUP AND KOSHER ITEMS AT KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY.

pickled red onion, toasted hazelnuts and shallots in brown butter. The sirloin burger is a 7-ounce beef patty dressed with herb aioli, roasted Roma tomato, arugula and garlic. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bourbon House

144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com The Gulf seafood Showcase sampler features char-broiled oysters, grilled jumbo shrimp, meuniere-crusted fish, crab claws bordelaise, crab-boiled red potatoes and grilled onions. Redfish on the half-shell is a skin-on fillet topped with red onion and frisee salad and served with crab-boil red potatoes

and lemon beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bourree

1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; www.bourreenola.com A spicy fried chicken sandwich is topped with house-made pickles and served on a Dong Phuong milk bun. Housemade spicy sausage and cheddar cheese fill a meat pie. There are crawfish boils during Sunday lunch in spring. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., latenight Wed.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Bratz Y’all

617 B Piety St.,; www.bratzyall.com The Nuernberger is a pork bratwurst topped with sauerkraut, caramelized onions and mustard on a pretzel bun. The NOLA schnitzel is a breaded pork loin topped with crawfish remoulade slaw on a seeded bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com A trio of grilled double lamb chops is served with mushroom Marsala over stone-ground polenta with balsamic roasted mushrooms and shallots. Spicy scallop marinara combines bay scallops, basil, caramelized onion, artichoke and spinach over angel hair pasta. It’s topped with pesto breadcrumbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Brazilian Market & Cafe

2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 468-3533 Beef churrasquinho is a beef kebab served with rice, beans, onions, salad and fries. Traditional feijoada — a black bean stew with pork sausage, ribs and shoulder and served with collard greens, orange slices and farofa — is a Saturday special. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Breads on Oak

8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com Cashew-ricotta tarts are made with organic spinach and artichoke. The Friendly Pig sandwich features vegan Chao “cheese,” smoky tempeh, roasted tomato and pickled jalapenos with house-made remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Breaux Mart

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com The deli counter’s rotating lunch specials include red beans and rice with a pork chop, chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, fried shrimp or catfish with macaroni and cheese and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brennan’s New Orleans

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bacon, hollandaise and marchand de vin. Slow-baked Gulf fish is served with butter-poached crab, oysters and shrimp, fennel-potato puree and Herbsaint nage. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www.brewstersrestaurant.com The 10-ounce filet mignon is topped with garlic butter and comes with two pieces of garlic bread and a side. The Brewster burger features a 10-ounce patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and is served with a choice of fries, a baked potato, jambalaya, chili, sweet potato fries, salad or vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com Roasted duck is served with dirty rice, tart dried-cherry sauce and pink-eyed peas. Blackened yellowfin tuna comes with smoked corn sauce, red bean salsa and roasted red pepper sour cream. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

The Boss pie is topped with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, garlic and extra cheese. The spinach calzone includes ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brothers Cafe

1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3661073; www.brotherscafe.net The Kelly shrimp burger features fried shrimp, Swiss cheese, remoulade, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise and is served with sweet potato fries and raspberry-chipotle sauce. A breakfast platter includes two eggs, grits, a choice of meat and a biscuit. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Broussard’s

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com Grilled Gulf fish amandine is served with chive beurre blanc, toasted almonds and lyonnaise potatoes. A grilled filet mignon is served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and house-made Worcestershire glaze and grilled shrimp or crabmeat are optional additions. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www.brisbisrestaurant.com Fish Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat and hollandaise and served with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. Two 4-ounce beef filets are drizzled with hollandaise and served over fried eggplant. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 6093871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stoneground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. The Brunch burger features a brisket and short rib patty topped with bacon, brie, a fried egg, onion jam and arugula on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Brooklyn Pizzeria

Bruno’s Tavern

4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com

Creole-seasoned waffle fries are topped with roast beef debris, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses and horseradish cream sauce. Buffalo chicken salad combines fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, lettuce, blue cheese, tomatoes, red onions, garlic croutons and bacon. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

429 Decatur St., (504) 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com Shrimp New Orleans features peeled shrimp broiled with butter, garlic and Creole spices and served with rice. Bourbon Street mahi mahi is seasoned with Cajun spices and served with grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and bourbon sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bud’s Broiler

Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com The menu features char-broiled burgers, hot dogs, french fries, onion rings and fruit pies. The No. 6 Broiler burger is topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard or mayonnaise. Smoked sausage is dressed with hickory sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.com The menu includes pasta, deli sandwiches, burgers, chicken wings, salads and a few Creole favorites. Bratwurst jambalaya is made with beer-soaked bratwurst. The Reuben features corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye and is served with fries. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 28

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The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com Crawfish Banditos are flour tortillas filled with crawfish, cheese, sauteed onions, green peppers and garlic and served with avocado sour cream. The Cuban wrap is a tortilla stuffed with pulled pork, applewood-smoked bacon, melted Swiss, pickles and honey Dijon mustard. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Buster’s Place Restaurant & Oyster Bar

519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 8093880; www.bustersplaceonline.com The Colossal burger is topped with bacon, sauteed onions and mushrooms and American, cheddar and Swiss cheeses on a sweet mesquite bun served with fries. Blackened redfish Pontchartrain is served with crawfish-mushroom sauce over rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos

1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8349773; www.byblosrestaurants.com Drunken Halloumi is cheese sauteed in ouzo and olive oil and served with tomatoes and garlic sauce. Gyro platters include hummus and salad with tomatoes and feta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos Market

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

CC’s Community Coffee House

Citywide; www.ccscoffee.com The selection of baked goods includes cookies, scones, muffins and more. The Mochasippi is a creamy frozen espresso drink topped with whipped cream. Tea lattes feature hot tea topped with steamed milk and froth. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Credit cards. $

Cafe Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com The dinner menu’s “bacon and eggs” features soft-poached hen’s eggs in herbed hollandaise over thick cuts of slow-braised pork belly served with smoked-tomato jam and Parmesan stone-ground grits. She-crab grilled cheese includes Louisiana blue crab, cheese, crab fat, roe and aioli on brioche topped with a sunny side up egg and greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Amelie

912 Royal St., (504) 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com Jumbo Gulf shrimp are served with grits and corn maque choux. Seared ahi tuna has a sesame soy-ginger glaze and is served with julienned local vegetables tossed in sweetand-spicy sauce with noodles. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Aquarius

2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 510-3080 Caesar salad features grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan and house-made focaccia croutons with Creole mustard Caesar dressing. It’s also available in a wrap. The Izzy sandwich includes turkey, ham, applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, arugula, Roma tomatoes and honey-mustard aioli on whole wheat bread

or in a tomato tortilla. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Tue.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe at the Square

500 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-7831; www.cafeatthesquare.com For brunch, chicken and waffles features hand-battered chicken tenders, waffles, two eggs and sausage gravy. Grilled redfish is topped with sauteed shrimp lemon-butter sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 9344700; www.cafeb.com Hanger steak comes with garlic fries, roasted Brussels sprouts and bearnaise. Miss Charlee’s seafood gumbo is made with crawfish tails, lump crabmeat, fried oysters, Gulf shrimp, onions, peppers and tomatoes with brown rice and jalapeno cornbread. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2611; 334B Royal St., (504) 5245530; Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St.; www.cafebeignet.com A crawfish omelet is made with bell pepper, tomato and Swiss cheese and served with grits and French bread. The fried crawfish cake platter is served with french fries, fried okra and tartar and cocktail sauces. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Dauphine

5229 Dauphine St., (504) 309-6391; www.nolacafedauphine.com Lizardi rolls are egg rolls filled with cabbage, crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish seasoned with Asian and Cajun spices and served with sweet chili sauce. Deep-fried bell peppers are stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp dressing. Reservations

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Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com Cornish hen is cooked with onions, bell peppers, squash, tomatoes and herbs and served over basmati pilaf with a Basquaise jus. Herbsde Provence- and Parmesanbreaded veal medallions are served with Meyer lemon-caper beurre blanc, basil pasta and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Du Monde

Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe Du Monde serves signature cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar. There also are fountain drinks. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $

Cafe East

4628 Rye St., Metairie, (504) 888-0078; www.cafeeastnola.com General Tsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chicken is chopped chicken breast served with spicy sauce. Honey-walnut shrimp are tossed with bell peppers in ginger-honey-soy glaze. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Equator

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com The Adaman Hunter features fried tilapia over a spicy mix of shrimp, scallops and calamari, squash, bell peppers, green beans and sweet basil. Thaistyle green coconut curry includes eggplant, peppers, bamboo shoots, basil and a choice of chicken, shrimp, beef or pork. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Fleur-De-Lis

307 Chartres St., (504) 5299641; www.cafefleurdelis.com The Bourbon Street breakfast platter features banana and pecan pancakes with candied pecan bacon, melted butter, maple syrup and two fingers of bourbon. Oysters Benedict features biscuits topped with fried oysters, creamed spinach, onions, garlic, mushrooms, poached eggs and spicy hollandaise served with hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Gentilly

5339 Franklin Ave., (504) 2814220; www.thecafegentilly.com Louisiana crawfish, creamed spinach and Swiss cheese fill an omelet. Shrimp Creole tops eggs Benedict. No reservations. PAGE 30

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Cafe Giovanni

117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Chef Duke LoCicero’s spaghetti and meatballs features two meatballs with marinara. Southern-style Voodoo shrimp are sauteed in sweet and spicy sauce and served with portobello mushrooms, fried green tomato and creamy corn grits. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Cafe Henri

800 Louisa St., (504) 302-2357; www.henri.cafe Buttermilk fried chicken is served on brioche with spicy mayonnaise, breadand-butter pickles and coleslaw. Gulf seafood stew is made with fish, shrimp, crawfish, clams, couscous and fennel and saffron broth. No reservations. Dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/ cafeluna504 Eggs banh mi features poached eggs and five spice-pulled pork served with housemade bread, daikon slaw and cilantro pesto. Chicken confit and a sunny side up duck egg top brown butter corn waffles. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com The turkey bacon panino features Boar’s Head turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise and tarragon Dijon on ciabatta. Chipotle Caesar salad combines spicy Gulf shrimp, romaine lettuce, radishes, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, chipotle Caesar dressing and cheddar cornbread croutons. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Navarre

800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com The grilled chicken pesto panino is dressed with red onion, tomato, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and Caesar dressing on sourdough bread and served with chips or fries. Eggs Cochon features poached eggs, pulled pork and hollandaise on an English muffin and comes with potatoes or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Cafe Reconcile

2600 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Duck confit is served with Creole mustard cream sauce. Pan-seared redfish is topped with crabmeat, toasted almonds and brown butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; www.cafereconcile.org Fried catfish comes with two sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and baked macaroni and cheese; crawfish sauce is an optional addition. There’s bananas Foster bread pudding for dessert. Delivery available for large orders. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Maspero

Cafe Roma

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and olive salad on a French bun and is served with fries. The seafood plate includes Gulf shrimp, oysters, fish, calamari, fries and salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com A muffuletta combines ham, pastrami, salami, melted Swiss cheese

1507 Magazine St., (504) 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com Garlic chicken pizza includes sauteed chicken strips, onions, roasted

garlic, sliced tomatoes and garlic sauce. Baked lasagna is layered with cheeses and meat sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-3300; www.caferosenicaud.com A vegetarian scramble includes a choice of three toppings such as onions, red peppers, spinach, tomatoes, portobello mushroom or Kalamata olives. The Rose Benedict features sunny side up eggs, tomatoes, avocado, caramelized onions and Asiago cheese with organic rosemary cheese grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Sbisa

1011 Decatur St., (504) 522-5565; www.cafesbisanola.com Trout Eugene is topped with Gulf shrimp, crawfish tails and crab fingers in Champagne cream sauce. Traditional courtbouillon features fish, shrimp, mussels and jumbo lump crabmeat in spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Caffe! Caffe!

3547 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 2679190; 4301 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 885-4845; www.caffecaffe.com Shrimp remoulade tops a salad, which also can be ordered as a wrap in a whole wheat tortilla. Grilled chicken tops a salad of avocado, tomato, onion, feta cheese, lettuce, red onion, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. The Clearview Parkway location serves dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Caffe Latte Da

5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 818-0051 Sliced chicken breast, ham, bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard are served warm on focaccia

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Cajun Grill & Bar

2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 831-0095 The New Orleans sampler plate includes gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice and bread. The super seafood platter features fried shrimp, oysters, fish, soft-shell crab, stuffed crab, fries and salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Cake Cafe

2440 Chartres St., (504) 943-0010; www.nolacakes.com A crab sandwich features crabmeat, melted brie, bacon and wilted spinach on housemade challah bread.

Baked goods include chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Camellia Cafe

525 Highway 190 W., Slidell, (985) 649-6211; 69455 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com The eggplant Napoleon is stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with creamy seafood sauce. Catfish Camellia is fried catfish topped with seafood sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Camellia Grill

626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 Thin-cut pork chops come with two sides. The turkey burger is dressed with tomatoes and mayonnaise on a bun. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Canal Street Bistro

3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com The chicken and waffle Benedict is a Belgian waffle topped with grilled chicken, griddled ham, poached eggs, hollandaise and green onions. A grilled vegetable Napoleon features balsamic-marinated grilled eggplant, tomato and red onion on a bed of organic greens and roasted red peppers. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-2252: www.carrabbas.com The menu includes pizza, pasta, steaks and seafood dishes. Chicken Bryan is topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and butter sauce. Lobster ravioli are topped with white wine cream sauce and diced tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

www.casa-garcia.com The Mexican sampler includes mini flautas with guacamole, mini chimichangas with sour cream, a ground beef taco, a mini chalupa, a tamale with ancho chili sauce, rice and beans. Fried vanilla ice cream is topped with honey Kahlua sauce over an apple-cinnamon tortilla. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Capdeville

Carreta’s Grill

Casa Tequila

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com Truffled macaroni and cheese is made with elbow pasta, garlic, shallots, pancetta, sage, English peas, heavy cream, Parmesan and truffle oil. The Capdeville burger is topped with sauce au poivre, fried onions, Swiss cheese, Bibb lettuce and roasted garlic aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Caribbean Room

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1500; www.thecaribbeanroom.com Wild boar and dumplings features roasted cured boar shoulder in smoked pork and tomato broth with rutabaga, parsnips, carrots and potato dumplings. Braised short rib and smoked mozzarella fill ravioli served with black kale, roasted tomatoes and pomodoro consomme. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com Chilled Gulf shrimp and blue crab are served with guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish has a crabmeat and green tomato crust and is served with angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

4641 Veterans Memorial

137 Taos St., Slidell, (985) 847-0020; 1821 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4833; 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8376696; 70380 Highway 21, Covington, (985) 8716674; www.carretasgrillrestaurant.com El Primeron is grilled marinated pork served with potatoes and refried beans. The Julio Caesar wrap features grilled chicken, steak, shrimp or portobello mushrooms with romaine lettuce, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing in a chipotle or spinach tortilla. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-5423; www.facebook.com/ casatequilakenner Carne asada features a 10-ounce rib-eye topped with grilled onions and bell peppers served with rice, refried beans, corn or flour tortillas and plantains or guacamole. Beef fajitas include grilled onions, bell peppers, carrots, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, lettuce and corn or flour tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cate Street Seafood Station

8132 Hampson St., (504) 252-9928; www.carrolltonmarket.com Pan-roasted sea scallops are served with sweet potato puree, mustard frill and grapefruit beurre blanc. Oysters Goodenough are flash-fried oysters served with Benton’s bacon, creamed leeks and bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891, www.catestreet308.com The Big Easy roll consists of shrimp tempura, snow crab, asparagus, salmon, avocado and cream cheese in soy paper served with spicy mayonnaise and eel sauce. Grilled sirloin tips are served with caramelized onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., late-night Fri. Credit cards. $$.

Casa Borrega

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Carrollton Market

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com Two large tostadas are topped with ceviche made with Gulf fish and shrimp, avocado and purple onion. A trio of enchiladas filled with chicken mole is topped with onion, sesame seeds, crema Mexicana and Cotija cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Casa Garcia

8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 464-0354;

3607 Magazine St., (504) 509-7655; www.cavannola.com Tomato toast is topped with goat cheese, thyme-roasted tomatoes, bacon marmalade and arugula. Shrimp are sauteed with beer, black pepper, Old Bay, rosemary, lemon and garlic and served in the skillet with grilled lemon and a house-made Hawaiian roll. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

CellarDoor

916 Lafayette St.,

(504) 265-8392; www.cellardoornola.com Seared sea scallops are served over Mexican street corn, jalapenos, cebollita salad, cilantro and Cotija cheese. Duck confit tacos feature satsuma, grilled kale slaw, Cotija cheese and corn tortillas. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cello’s

3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 4565596; www.cellosrestaurant.com The Sicilian burger features a patty made from a meatball recipe topped with mozzarella and red gravy on Leidenheimer bread. Slow-cooked brisket is served with macaroni and cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $

Central City BBQ

1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; www.centralcitybbq.com The barbecue sampler includes brisket burnt ends, sliced brisket, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, sweet onions, umami pickles and four side items. The Fat City sandwich features smoked brisket debris, Swiss cheese and horseradish creme. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.Mon. Credit cards. $$

Central Grocery

923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1620; www.centralgrocery.com This Italian grocery is known for its muffulettas, available on whole or half loaves. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chais Delachaise

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com Lamb sliders are dressed with harissa tahini and sumac-pickled onions on pastry buns and served with salad. Peel-and-eat shrimp are served with Creole spices and lemon. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chap’s Chicken Restaurant and Catering

203 W. Harrison Ave.,

(504) 371-5546; www.chapschicken.com Fried chicken platters are available with two, three or four pieces and one side item such as macaroni and cheese, potato salad, fries, mashed potatoes, red beans, coleslaw or jambalaya. Chicken and waffles features three waffles topped with chicken tenders. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar

2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com The venison burger is topped with Gorgonzola, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, tomato and mayonnaise on brioche. Appetizers include guacamole, boudin balls and fried pickles served with ranch dipping sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 4055263; www.charlesseafood14.com The fried catfish platter includes salad or coleslaw and a side item. Soft-shell crabs, boiled crawfish and raw or chargrilled oysters also are available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Charlie’s Steak House

4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com A wedge salad is topped with blue cheese, and thin fried onion rings are an optional addition. A la carte steaks include 10-ounce filets, 14-ounce New York strips, 18ounce rib-eyes and 32ounce T-bones. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Chartres House

601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8383; www.chartreshouse.com A grilled Gulf fish fillet is served with crawfish stuffing, lemon butter, Cajun potatoes and vegetables. The Chartres House burger features a half-pound Angus beef patty, a Patton’s hot

sausage patty, provolone cheese and garlic mayonnaise on a jalapeno-cheddar bun and is served with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is served in an herb-cheese pizza bowl and topped with shaved Parmesan. Crawfish tails in spicy cream sauce top ricotta-filled ravioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Cheezy Cajun

3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-0045; www.thecheezycajun.com The Cheezy club includes turkey, roast beef, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise and comes with house-made chips. The boudin burger features a half-pound boudin patty topped with pimiento cheese on garlic Texas toast and is served with sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352022; www.gumbostop.com Mumbo gumbo features chicken, shrimp, crabmeat and sausage, and fried shrimp or crawfish top some types of gumbo. The menu also includes fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, boudin balls, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cherry Espresso Bar

4877 Laurel St., (504) 875-3699; www.facebook.com/ cherry.espresso.bar The breakfast quinoa bowl is topped with a poached egg, vegetables, cilantro and avocado dressing, and chicken, bacon or sausage are optional additions. Curried chickpeas are made PAGE 34

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with raisins, onion, carrots and apple and served with greens on a sandwich. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch. Credit cards. $

Chez Pierre French Bakery and Cafe

2901 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 2675839; 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans.com Shrimp spring rolls are served with peanut sauce. Mango avocado chicken salad is served over spring greens with onion vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Chiba

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com Oak Street bouillabaisse combines crawfish, mussels, shrimp, whitefish, salmon, mushrooms and bok choy in red miso shellfish broth. Ichimi pepper-crusted Gulf snapper is served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

China Orchid Restaurant

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704 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com Lightly battered and fried spicy fish is served with tofu, onions, carrots, corn and red bell pepper. Entrees include spicy Mongolian, Hunan- or Sichuan-style beef served with rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

China Rose

3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 8873295; www.chinaroseno.com Jumbo Lucky Shrimp includes 12 jumbo shrimp cooked with scallions and ginger in house-made special sauce. Spicy shredded pork is served with garlic-pepper sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and

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Chompers BBQ Den

City Diner

69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.chompersbbqden.com Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked sausage and other meats are prepared with housemade sauces and served as sandwiches or on platters. Sides include baked beans, french fries, cheese grits and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Chophouse New Orleans

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902; www.chophousenola.com The traditional steakhouse offers New York strips, bone-in rib-eyes, porterhouses, filets mignons, lobster tails and more. Baked shrimp are topped with garlic butter, Parmesan and bread crumbs. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Churros Cafe

3100 Kingman St., Suite 104, Metairie, (504) 885-6516 The menu of Cuban dishes includes slow-roasted pork marinated in sour orange, garlic and herbs. Grilled sirloin steak is marinated in sour orange, garlic, onion and cilantro and topped with sauteed onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ciro’s Cote Sud Restaurant

7918 Maple St., (504) 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com L’Ollivier pizza is topped with mozzarella, goat cheese, Greek olives, pesto, persillade and onions. Steamed mussels are served with fries and a choice of mariniere, curry, Provencale or blue cheese sauce. Delivery available. Reservations recom-

3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, (504) 831-1030; www.citydiner.biz The Bottom of the Bowl is a bread bowl filled with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat in Cajun cream sauce and topped with cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses and green onions. Oysters St. John features a bed of hash browns topped with fried oysters, eggs, bacon, andouille, sauteed spinach and hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Clancy’s

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com Veal and ricotta meatballs are served with basil pesto and Parmesan broth. Sauteed gnocchi comes with crabmeat, wild mushrooms, fried Brussels sprouts and herb-vermouth cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cleo’s Mediterranean Cuisine & Grocery

165 Roosevelt Way, (504) 522-4504; www.facebook.com/ cleosnola The menu includes falafel, shawarma, kebabs, lamb chops, stuffed grape leaves, Halloumi cheese and more. The falafel platter includes hummus, salad and pita bread. A combo plate features skewers of chicken and beef, plus hummus and rice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com The burger features a 7-ounce patty dressed to order; bacon or a fried egg are optional additions. The special club sandwich includes turkey, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar and Swiss

cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on three slices of toasted bread. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123; www.cochonrestaurant.com Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski serve updated Cajun dishes. Smoked pork ribs in housemade barbecue sauce are served with pickled watermelon rind relish. The Louisiana cochon is a pulled pork patty served with cabbage, pickled peaches and cracklings. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski serve housemade Cajun and Italian cured meats and charcuterie. The Cochon muffuletta includes house-made mortadella, capicola, Genoa salami, provolone and giardiniera on a sesame seed bun. The Gambino features house-cured Italian meats, arugula, onions and herb vinaigrette on ciabatta. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0899; www.columbiastreettaproom.com The Buffalo shrimp wrap includes fried shrimp tossed in hot sauce, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing in an herb wheat wrap served with french fries. The Seiler Bar’s menu, offered Wednesday through Saturday, includes blackened speckled trout topped with shrimp in barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon. and Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

The Columns Hotel

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com A French dip sandwich features roast beef debris, Swiss cheese and horseradish mayonnaise served au jus. A Louisiana crab cake is served over a fried green tomato with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Commander’s Palace

1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com Braised pork belly cassoulet features Louisiana dirty rice with house-made andouille, grilled onions, bell peppers and celery, Meyer lemon and white bean puree, crispy prosciutto, sugarcane glaze and jalapeno cornbread gremolata. Tasting of Colorado lamb includes cast iron-blackened lamb belly, a lamb neck, sultana and pecan hand pie, lamb chorizo crepinette, boulangere potatoes, mint salad and lamb jus roti. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Company Burger

611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C7, (504) 3099422; 4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The namesake Company Burger includes two beef patties, house-made breadand-butter pickles, American cheese and red onions. The lamb burger is topped with feta, red onion, basil mayonnaise and chili-mint glaze. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Compere Lapin

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Conch croquettes are served with pickled pineapple tartar sauce. Curried goat features goat meat slow-roasted with ginger, chilies, garlic, garam masala and coconut milk and served with sweet potato gnocchi and toasted cashews. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Continental Provisions

French Market, 1100 N. Peters St., Stall 23, (504) 407-3437; www.cpnola.com A choice of rosemary ham or Molinari salami comes with brie on a Bellegarde Bakery baguette. Hook’s two-year aged white cheddar is served on pressed Bellegarde Bakery country bread, and optional additions include house-made pickles, prosciutto or chutney. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Coop’s Place

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net The menu includes sandwiches, pasta dishes, fried seafood and Creole favorites. Jambalaya features rabbit and smoked pork sausage, and the “supreme” version adds shrimp, tasso and crawfish tails. Fried chicken is spiced with Cajun seasonings and served with jambalaya and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com The jalapeno burger is a half-pound Angus beef patty topped with fried jalapeno rings, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeno aioli and house-made hot sauce. The Radiator po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters, a house cheese blend and Crystal remoulade on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Copper Monkey Bar & Grill

725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com Ultimate loaded nachos are topped with ground beef, nacho cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, salsa, lettuce and sour cream. The Whitney special combines mashed potatoes, chicken strips, nacho cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream and bacon. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Coquette

2800 Magazine St., (504) 265-0421; www.coquettenola.com Smoked catfish dip is made with broccoli, satsuma and black sesame. Poulet rouge is served with Swiss chard and smoked oyster aioli. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Corner Cafe

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

Corner Oyster House

500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999; www.corneroysterhouse.com Blackened catfish Decatur is topped with crawfish reduction sauce and served with rice and vegetables. The Philly sandwich comes with chicken or steak, grilled onions, bell pepper and mozzarella cheese. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Coscino’s Italian Grill

1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinositaliangrill.com Muffuletta pizza is topped with garlic-herb red sauce, Genoa salami, mortadella, ham, olive salad, provolone and mozzarella. A breaded and fried chicken breast is topped with housemade red sauce and mozzarella and served with pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com An 18-ounce Chateaubriand is served with pink peppercorn jus, sweet potatoes Anna, baby beets and bearnaise. Roasted Gulf fish is served with grilled leeks, collard greens, grapefruit, porcini cream and black garlic. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Country Flame

620 Iberville St., (504) 522-1138; www.countryflamerestaurant.com The menu includes Mexican and Cuban dishes. The Cuban sandwich features marinated pork, ham, pickles, cheese and mustard on French bread. Chicken, beef or pork fajitas are served with guacamole, tortillas, rice and beans. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Court Of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com Veal Oscar comes with baby white veal cutlets, new potato mash, jumbo lump crabmeat, tasso hollandaise and steamed asparagus. Crawfish Napoleon features crawfish tails in Creole cream reduction served with an andouille grit cake and fried green tomato. Reservations recommended.

Crabby Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

428 Jefferson Highway, (504) 833-2722; www.crabbyjacksnola.com The slow-roasted duck po-boy is dressed with duck gravy and green apple coleslaw. Fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulade fill a po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Crazy Lobster

500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83, (504) 569-3380; www.thecrazylobster.com The Taste of New Orleans platter includes jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and red beans and rice. Blackened lobster is stuffed with crabmeat dressing and served with jambalaya. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar

509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; www.creolehouserestaurant.com Canal Street redfish is a panko-crusted fillet topped with sauteed shrimp and Cajun garlic sauce and served with sauteed vegetables. Gulf shrimp Ya-Ya are sauteed with Cajun pesto and served with garlic toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Crepe Place

941 Poland Ave., (504) 5186875; www.facebook.com/ thecrepeplace The vegetable crepe is filled with spinach, tomatoes, pecan pesto, mozzarella and dill and chive sauce. The Banana Boat features bananas, peanut butter, pecans, shredded coconut, cinnamon and coconut cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Crepes a la Cart

1039 Broadway St., (504) 8662362; www.crepecaterer.com The Bossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Favorite crepe is filled with smoked Atlantic salmon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses and topped with a fried egg, mushrooms and red onions. The Gateaux crepe is made with butter, sugar and cinnamon and drizzled with caramel and Grand Marnier. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 5220571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com Jumbo shrimp are stuffed with Louisiana crabmeat, jalapenos, green onions and breadcrumbs and served with asparagus and beurre blanc. Redfish St. Louis is a fillet topped with a soft-shell crab served with maque choux

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Crescent City Pizza Works

407 Bourbon St., (504) 569-3664; www.facebook.com/ pizzaworksnola Chizzaburger combines Angus beef, onions, mozzarella, pickles, ketchup and mustard. The Spin N Shroom pie features spinach, marinated mushrooms, red onions and mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Crescent City Steakhouse

1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com The traditional steakhouse serves T-bones, strip sirloins, rib-eyes and large porterhouse steaks for two or three people to share. Bread pudding includes raisins and peaches and is topped with brandy sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Criollo

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com Sauteed red snapper is served with a crab cake topped with a fried quail egg and sweet tomato jam. Baked Gulf shrimp Bienville features stuffed Gulf shrimp with lump crabmeat, roasted red peppers, shallots and a tarragon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Croissant d’Or Patisserie

617 Ursulines Ave., (504) 524-4663; www.croissantdornola.com Quiche is baked with ham, leeks and heavy cream. Tarte tatin features Fuji apple slices cooked with salted caramel butter in a buttery pastry. There also are croissants with almond or fruit fillings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon.

Credit cards. $

Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine

4714 Freret St., (504) 345-2884; www.facebook.com/ grupo5rest Ceviche features seafood in leche de tigre marinade with toasted corn, yuca and sweet potatoes. Lomo saltado is beef stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and soy sauce and served with french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

d’Juice

4838 Magazine St., (504) 302-1965; www.d-juice.com The It’s Not Easy Being Green smoothie is a blend of green apple, kale, spinach, cucumber, frozen mango, peaches and bananas. The Antioxidant juice combines beets, kale, spinach, ginger, carrots and orange. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2218; 308 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com The Cajun omelet is filled with cheese, onions, parsley, hot sausage, tomato, paprika and cracked pepper. A blackened center-cut pork chop is served with gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. Delivery available in the French Quarter and CBD. No reservations. Hours vary by location; Chartres and Carondelet streets locations are open 24 hours. Credit cards. $

Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine 5033 Lapalco Blvd., Suite B6, Marrero, (504) 875-4203; www.daiwasushi.com Baked sea scallops are served in garlic butter sauce. Spicy City is a deep-fried sushi roll featuring marinated crawfish, snow crab, cream cheese,

avocado and jalapeno in seaweed paper topped with eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Dakota Restaurant

629 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 8923712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com Lamb nachos feature tomato chutney, Danish blue cheese and sweet potatoes. Ahi Asian tuna salad includes pickled ginger, wasabi aioli and wonton hay. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Dante’s Kitchen

736 Dante St., (504) 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com Redfish “on the halfshell” features a grilled skin-on redfish fillet, jumbo lump crabmeat and soft herb salad. Chicken under a brick is half a free-range chicken served with spiced maple reduction, a bacon hash cake and a fried organic egg. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 3047005; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; www.datdognola.com The crawfish etouffee dog is a crawfish sausage smothered in crawfish etouffee and topped with sour cream, onions, tomatoes and Creole mustard. Sausages such as bratwurst or alligator are served with choices of toppings including chili, bacon, guacamole, blue cheese, coleslaw, grilled onions, relish and Sriracha mayonnaise. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Deanie’s Seafood 841 Iberville St., (504) 581-1316;

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1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-4141; www.deanies.com Oysters are available raw or char-grilled. Jumbo lump crabmeat is baked with a blend of four cheeses and seasonings and served with salad and French bread. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp is served with French bread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Deja Vu Bar & Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com The Deja Vu omelet is filled with diced ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. The hamburger steak platter includes sauteed onions, mushrooms and brown gravy. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com Taco fillings include carnitas, carne asada, chorizo rojo, fried Gulf fish, chicken tinga, cactus and more. Mission burritos feature a taco filling plus pinto beans, Chihuahua and Asadero cheeses, guacamole, salsa fresca, onions, cilantro, crema and rice in a house-made flour tortilla. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www. thedelachaise.com A 12-ounce rib-eye is topped with Shropshire blue cheese butter and served with goose-fat french fries. Mofongo relleno de pollo guisado is mashed fried plantain stuffed with stewed chicken in roasted poblano sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; www.desivegasteaks.com The selection of steaks includes New York strips, rib-eyes, filets, bone-in cowboy steaks and porterhouses for two. Who Dat shrimp are stuffed with crabmeat, wrapped in bacon and served with

sweet Thai chili sauce and chipotle remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; www. sonesta.com/desireoysterbar Jambalaya pasta includes sausage, chicken, shrimp, Parmesan cheese, Creole tomato cream sauce and penne. The 10-ounce rib-eye is served with Creole butter, fries and vegetables. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen and Tap

132 Royal St., (504) 3094797; www.olesaint.com A 12-ounce pork chop is served with molasses-glazed sweet potatoes, Southern-style mustard greens and Southern Comfort honey butter. The crab maison BLT features Louisiana crabmeat, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes and arugula on Leidenheimer multigrain bread. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www. dickandjennys.com Cornmeal-dusted fried oysters are served atop coleslaw with remoulade. Bronzed black drum is served with crawfish risotto and a vegetable. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

3020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 518-5952; 6005 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 224-6810; 61103 Airport Road, Slidell, (985) 720-0070; 69292 Highway 21, Suite 300, Covington, (985) 8712225; www.dickeys.com The Big Barbecue sandwich offers a choice of meat topped with pickles, onions and barbecue sauce. Barbecue sliders can be filled with beef brisket, chicken, sausage or pulled pork. No reservations. Lunch

and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

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716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The house filet is a 6-ounce filet mignon served with creamed spinach, Pontalba potatoes, flash-fried oysters and bearnaise. Chateaubriand for two includes a 20-ounce tenderloin steak, grilled asparagus, potatoes au gratin, Covey Rise Farms vegetables, sauteed mushrooms and three house-made sauces. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

DiCristina’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant

810 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8750160; www.dicristinas.com Ravioli are stuffed with cheese and topped with red gravy. A veal cutlet is served with crabmeat cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas

700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Terrytown, (504) 392-7589; 3900 Gen. De Gaulle Drive, (504) 3670227; 6641 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, (504) 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com The menu includes muffulettas, po-boys, fried seafood platters, salads, burgers and more. Eggplant parmigiana is served with spaghetti. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Dino’s Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 558-0900; www.dinosnola.com A grilled tuna steak is served atop greens with tomatoes, croutons and feta vinaigrette. The Dino Burger can be topped with bacon, cheddar or blue cheese and is served with waffle fries, chips or salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner

527 Harrison Ave., (504) 827-1152; 1126 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite D, Elmwood, (504) 605-7944; 2209 Magazine St., (504) 570-6945; 5637 Magazine St., (504) 3131316; www.districtdonuts.com Original doughnut flavors include whiskey-ginger, lemon-blackberry, strawberry cheesecake, pineapple, peanut butter mousse, brownie batter and miso praline. Pork belly sliders feature Duroc pork, sprouts, red onions, radish and garlic Creole mustard. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Ditali’s Pizza Cafe

1650 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 361-0058; www.ditalis.com Pasta Ditali features a chicken breast over penne pasta with mushrooms, onions and broccoli in white wine sauce. Ditali Deluxe pizza has Italian sausage, beef, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and black olives. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Domenica

The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 648-6020; www.domenicarestaurant.com Whole Gulf snapper is cooked in a wood-fired oven, sprinkled with sea salt and served with whipped goat feta cheese. Lasagne features pasta verde with mozzarella, bechamel and pork ragu sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Domilise’s Po-Boys & Bar

5240 Annunciation St., (504) 899-9126; www. domilisespoboys.com The meatball po-boy features meatballs, marinara, lettuce, mayonnaise and Parmesan on Leidenheimer bread. The hot smoked sausage po-boy is dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, two

mustards and chili gravy on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Don’s Seafood

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8891550; www.donsseafoodonline.com The seafood platter includes stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, fried catfish, fried oysters, shrimp etouffee and fries. Jacked-up shrimp are broiled with bacon, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant

14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 254-1568; www.dpbanhmi.com Banh quai vac are meat pies filled with spicy chicken or pork and jicama. Nem nuong is a Vietnamese sausage sandwich on banh mi bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; www.dookychaserestaurant.com Redfish Orleans is topped with crabmeat and served with eggplant rice. The seafood platter features fried fish, oysters, shrimp, stuffed crab and french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; www.dorignacs.com Changing daily specials include fried chicken, red beans and rice with smoked sausage, country-fried steak with white gravy, baked chicken, shepherd’s pie, eggplant Parmesan and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Doris Metropolitan

620 Chartres St., (504) 267-3500; www.dorismetropolitan.com Whole fish is served over

a bed of tzatziki with tomato and herb salad. A caviar menu features medium dark amber pearls with caper concasse, a poached egg yolk and crostini. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Doson Noodle House

135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283; ww.facebook.com/ dosonnoodlehouse Pho xao, or drunken noodles, features sliced beef, noodles and baby bok choy. Signature rau xao Doson features stir-fried Vietnamese seasonal vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Down the Hatch

1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com Hell’s Kitchen wings are deep-fried, tossed in spicy sauce and served with blue cheese and celery. The Texan burger features a half-pound Black Angus patty, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, caramelized onion and a fried egg on a sesame seed bun. Delivery available for dinner. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; 3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; www. dragosrestaurant.com Tasso and jumbo Gulf shrimp are topped with rosemary and spicy butter cream sauce and served with grits. Lobster Marco features Maine lobster, sauteed oysters and mushrooms in cream sauce over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$$

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, fried seafood platters, salads and more. Red beans and rice are cooked with ham hocks. Seafood Delaronde features grilled shrimp, oysters PAGE 41

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and crabmeat topped with pesto-cheese sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Dryades Public Market

1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 644-4841; www.dryadespublicmarket.com The market includes an oyster bar, a bakery, a deli serving sandwiches and cheeses and a hot bar with soups and daily specials. On Fridays, there are boiled crawfish with corn, potatoes and sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Eat New Orleans

900 Dumaine St., (504) 522-7222; www.eatnola.com Spicy deviled eggs are topped with bacon or smoked salmon. Crawfish boulettes are served with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Effervescence

1036 N. Rampart St., (504) 509-7644; www.nolabubbles.com The new Champagne bar serves a menu of cheeses, chilled seafood items and small plates. Bowfin or Royal Sturgeon Sterling Reserve Caviar are served with creme fraiche, chives and pepper mash potato chips. Grapefruit is served with Champagne sabayon, crispy meringues and caramel. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Emeril’s Restaurant

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www. emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

El Gato Negro

81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; 800 S. Peters St., (504) 3098864; www.elgatonegronola.com The mixed grill includes wet-aged skirt steak, chicken breast, chorizo, shrimp, a lamb lollipop, sauteed vegetables, chimichurri drum and guajillo-chimichurri sauce. El Macho Man combo features three kinds of enchiladas, a chicken tamale, a pulled pork quesadilla, sour cream, guacamole, beans, rice and orange-oregano salsa. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

El Libre

508 Dumaine St., (504) 309-2699; www.ellibrenola.com Pollo de Libre features chicken slow-cooked in mojo sauce served with rice, black beans, avocado and roasted corn. The Cubano is a pressed sandwich featuring pork shoulder slow-roasted in mojo sauce with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

El Paso

601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504)

The English Tea Room & Eatery

218-4590; 1110 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 4451450; 1900 Highway 51, LaPlace, (958) 618-3313; 3010 Holiday Drive, (504) 309-8833; www.elpasomex.com The menu includes nachos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and more. Bistec a la Mexicana is a grilled steak served with onions, tomatoes, guacamole salad, rice, refried beans and flour tortillas. Fajitas al pastor includes marinated pork and pineapple in adobo sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole salad, sour cream, refried beans, rice and flour tortillas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Elizabeth’s

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com Soft-shell crab is served with two eggs cooked any style and chili hollandaise. A whole fried chicken comes with two sides. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Elysian Seafood

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 323-9123; www.elysianseafood.com Louisiana crab cakes come with Creole potato hash, corn and charred scallion cream.

Char-broiled oysters are topped with roasted garlic, herbs and Grana Padano and served with a baguette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www. emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-delmonico Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon- and lamb bacon-braised kale, blackeyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-3988; www.englishtearoom.com A coronation chicken salad sandwich is served with crisps. Shepherd’s pie is filled with beef and vegetables and baked with a mashed potato crust. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.co The Ernster po-boy features fried oysters, Swiss cheese and roast beef gravy. The menu also includes gumbo, red beans and rice with sausage or fried chicken, boudin balls and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Poydras St., Suite 116, (504) 524-5115 The turkey avocado panino includes roasted turkey, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, red onion and honey-mustard dressing on grain bread. A Thai chicken wrap is stuffed with roasted chicken, sweet Thai chili sauce, cucumber, carrot and Monterey Jack cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Parmesan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with crushed tomatoes, white wine-butter sauce and lump crabmeat and served with wilted spinach and rosemary potatoes. Italian sausage sauteed with bell peppers, onions, garlic and Italian herbs is tossed with marinara and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Estrella Steak & Lobster House

Fazzio’s Restaurant

237 Decatur St., (504) 525-6151; www.estrellasteakandlobsternola.com Filet mignon is stuffed with crabmeat, crawfish and shrimp cooked in red wine reduction and served with steamed lobster. Redfish Estrella is topped with crawfish cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Fat Boy Pantry

1302 Magazine St., (504) 239-9514; www.instagram.com/ fatboypantry The Havana sandwich features roasted pork, Serrano ham, Gruyere cheese, pickles and black garlic mustard. The U’z in Philly cheese steak comes with rib-eye steak, American cheese, Cheez Whiz, onions and side of hand-cut fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Fat Harry’s

4330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9582 Buffalo wings are served with housemade Buffalo sauce and come with blue cheese or ranch and celery. The spicy Korean chicken sandwich features a grilled or fried chicken breast served with chips. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Fausto’s Bistro

530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www. faustosbistro.com

1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com A large meatball tops angel hair pasta in tomato sauce. Filet Fazzio is a filet mignon topped with sauteed shrimp, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms and olives in light cream sauce and served with pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Felipe’s Taqueria

176 Town Center Parkway, Slidell, (985) 288-1210; 301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; 411 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 2888226; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 288-8226; www.felipestaqueria.com Burrito fillings include a choice of chicken, steak, pork, shrimp or chorizo, plus rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo and Mexican crema. Taco fillings include chicken tinga, grilled chicken, al pastor, carnitas, steak, chorizo, fried fish and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

739 Iberville St., (504) 522-4440; www.felixs.com Oysters are available raw, baked, chargrilled or fried and are served on platters or in po-boys. Buffalo oysters are served with hot sauce. The menu also includes

fried shrimp, catfish and soft-shell crab platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

able. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Fharmacy

JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., (504) 412-8900; www.fogodechao.com /location/new-orleans The Brazilian churrasco-style buffet dinner is built around grilled meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken, and there is a selection of salads and side dishes. Forbidden black rice salad is seasoned with sea salt and garlic and mixed with mango and mint. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

2540 Banks St., (504) 324-6090; www.fharmacynola.com Blackened catfish is served on a hoagie roll with Crystal aioli, lettuce, tomato and giardiniera pickle relish and comes with fries. The grilled shrimp chimichurri sandwich is dressed with horseradish mayonnaise, tomato and slaw on a hoagie roll and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080; www.finnmccools.com Chicken wings are served with red pepper Buffalo sauce, Captain Porkenheimer barbecue sauce or Asian-style fish sauce. Pimiento cheese is served with bacon marmalade and toasted rye bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Citywide; www.fiveguys.com Burgers and hot dogs are served with a choice of toppings such as cheese, bacon, jalapenos, grilled onions, mushrooms, pickles and barbecue sauce. The menu also includes grilled cheese and BLT sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Five Happiness

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 4823935; www.fivehappiness.com The extensive menu includes dishes from many Chinese regional cuisines. The deluxe sweet and sour platter includes chicken, pork and shrimp. Moo shu beef is served with crepes and plum sauce. Delivery avail-

Fogo de Chao

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St., (504) 267-0640; www.thefranklinnola.com Lamb ribs are served with fig barbecue sauce, cucumber and mint. Sauteed drum is served with tarragon meuniere, grapefruit supremes and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

French Press Coffeehouse

2101 Williams Blvd., Suite G, Kenner, (504) 467-9928 Fong’s Triple Treat is a stir-fry of shrimp, roasted pork, chicken and vegetables. Mandarin chicken is white meat chicken served with brown sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

2120 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 4567835; 3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-0276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 5985274; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.net The chicken wrap features grilled chicken, red peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, Swiss cheese and pesto in a wheat tortilla. Pesto chicken salad includes grilled chicken, spinach, lettuce, Parmesan, tomatoes, cucumber and creamy pesto-Parmesan dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Frank’s Restaurant

French Truck Cafe

Fong’s Chinese & Cantonese Restaurant

933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602 Veal marsala features fresh veal cuts sauteed in mushrooms and a house-made Marsala wine sauce served over pasta. New Orleans-style barbecue jumbo Gulf shrimp are served with hot bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Frankie and Johnny’s Restaurant

321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; www.frankieandjohnnys.net Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, Parmesan and butter. The menu includes seafood gumbo, chicken Parmesan, fried bell pepper rings, po-boys and more. Boiled crawfish are available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

4536 Dryades St., (504) 298-1115; www.frenchtruckcoffee.com The BLT&P sandwich on rye features bacon, lettuce, tomato and pimiento cheese served with choice of soup, salad or chips. The croissant sandwich features egg, cheddar cheese, bacon and tomato jam. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Freret Beer Room 5018 Freret St., (504) 298-7468; www.freretbeerroom.com Chicken breast is breaded and panfried and served on a brioche bun with fermented slaw and “comeback” sauce. Prince Edward Island mussels are cooked in white wine and tomato aioli and served with grilled bread. Reservations PAGE 45

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accepted. Lunch Fri.Sun., dinner Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Fresco Cafe and Pizzeria

7625 Maple St., (504) 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us Grilled chicken breast, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese and house-made roasted red pepper sauce are rolled into lavash bread and baked. Grilled chicken or shrimp top penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Fresh Bar

6101 Magazine St., (504) 309-9513; www.freshbarnola.com The Louisiana Fav salad features avocado, strawberries, blue cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, spring greens and a choice of dressing. Diners can build their own salads with selections including avocado, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, egg, sprouts, garbanzo beans, mushrooms, broccoli, red onions, oranges, edamame, hearts of palm and more. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Frey Smoked Meat Co.

4141 Bienville St., Suite 110, (504) 4887427; www.freysmokedmeat.com Chef Ray Gruezke’s barbecue restaurant serves brisket, pulled pork, beef ribs, pork ribs, sausages, smoked chicken and more. Sides include spicy charred cabbage coleslaw, pimiento macaroni and cheese, french fries and baked beans with bacon. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Frosty’s Caffe

2800 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 361-9099; 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-9600 Grilled chicken tops a salad with mango

and avocado. Grilled marinated chicken is served with shrimp fried rice and an egg roll. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Füd Bar

1522 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 3093284; www.eathappynola.com Pan-seared drum is topped with brown butter amandine and served with creamed spinach and kale, green rice and vegetables. The Cuban sandwich features pork carnitas, sliced Chisesi ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and mustard on pressed Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com This bowling alley’s kitchen turns out snacks, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Andouille tots are large potato tots stuffed with cheddar, rolled in andouille crumbs, fried and served with ranch dressing. Chocolate and raisin bread

pudding beignets are served with vanilla ice cream and lemon-bourbon sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5646; www.furysrestaurant.com Stuffed peppers are filled with crabmeat, shrimp and eggplant and served with pasta marinara, salad and vegetables. Trout Carrie is a fillet topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, scallions and butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

G’s Kitchen Spot

Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www. gskitchenspot.com Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and house-made garlic-butter sauce. G’s grilled Philly steak sandwich is topped with red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and Muenster and mozzarella cheeses on grilled bread. No reservations. Lunch

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

G’s Pizza

4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com Margherita pizza features house-made dough topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes. G’s famous burger is a half-pound burger topped with mozzarella, cheddar, goat and feta cheeses, a fried egg, lettuce, tomatoes and caramelized red onions with house sauce on a sweet bun served with fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

GB’s Patio Bar & Grill

8117 Maple St., (504) 861-0067; www.madigansandgbs.com The GB burger is an 8-ounce beef patty topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, bacon, jalapenos and barbecue sauce and served with a side. Atlantic salmon comes with salad and a side item. Reservations

FRIED CHICKEN IS A HOUSE SPECIALTY AT WILLIE MAE’S SCOTCH HOUSE.

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GG’S DineO-Rama

3100 Magazine St., (504) 373-6579; www.ggsneworleans.com Mac’N on Magazine features elbow macaroni tossed in seven-cheese sauce with panko-fried chicken, bacon and jalapenos and topped with toasted truffle-butter bread crumbs and Parmesan. The St. Patty’s Day Massacre sandwich includes corned beef, Swiss cheese, Sriracha mustard, house coleslaw, french fries and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye. Reservations accepted for large parties. Brunch and lunch Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

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Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 335-3932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com The a la carte menu of steaks includes T-bones, rib-eyes, filets mignons and New York strips and sauces such as bordelaise, bearnaise, hollandaise and horseradish cream. A 2-pound Maine lobster is baked in its shell and served with Thermidor sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Classic Creole fried trout meuniere amandine is a fillet topped with almonds and meuniere sauce. Galatoire Goute is a seafood sampler including items such as shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison and oysters en brochette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Galley Seafood Restaurant

2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955 Jumbo Louisiana softshell crab is topped with lump crabmeat and Alfredo sauce. Boiled crawfish are served daily. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Galliano Restaurant

200 Julia St., (504) 3244065; www.gallianorestaurant.com Pork chop LaPlace is an andouille-stuffed Two Run Farm chop topped with pickled red onions and tiger sauce and served with cornbread dressing and red beans. The seafood platter includes crab-stuffed Gulf fish, fried Louisiana oysters and New Orleans

barbecue shrimp sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

onions and red sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Gambino’s Bakery

Gio’s Villa Vancheri

300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 3910600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com Doberge cakes are six-layer butter cakes with chocolate, caramel, strawberry or lemon custard filling and fondant icing. Praline-flavored cake balls are dipped in white chocolate. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net A fried shrimp poboy is dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on Leidenheimer French bread and served with fries. The fried seafood platter includes shrimp, oysters, catfish, fries and cocktail and tartar sauces. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Gautreau’s Restaurant

1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com Pan-roasted speckled trout is served with smoked porcini mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and brown butter vinaigrette. Sauteed shrimp and crispy pork belly features hominy, poblano peppers, Vidalia onions and green chili broth. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Gendusa’s Italian Market

405 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-5305; www.gendusasitalian.com Chicken Parmesan is a breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella and red gravy. Sicilian pizza is topped with house-made Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, crimini mushrooms, Vidalia

2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597; www.facebook.com/ giosvillavancheri The Spicy Italiano features hot Italian sausage, sauteed spinach and creamy marinara over pasta. Orecchio di elefante is a 16-ounce breaded veal chop sauteed with herbs and served with arugula. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Giorlando’s Restaurant

741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-8593; www.giorlandos.com A roast beef po-boy is dressed with gravy on French bread. Chicken and eggplant Parmesan features a breaded chicken breast over two eggplant medallions with melted mozzarella, red gravy, Alfredo sauce and angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Gordon Biersch

200 Poydras St., (504) 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com Cajun pasta features shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage in cream sauce. An ahi tuna steak is served with two sides such as garlic mashed potatoes, brown rice, sweet potato fries, apple cider slaw or fruit. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Gracious Bakery & Cafe

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 100, (504) 301-3709; 2854 St. Charles Ave., (504) 301-9949; 7220 Earhart Blvd.; www.graciousbakery.com Tarragon chicken salad is served on Gracious’ green onion bread and dressed with pickled red onion. The Cuban sandwich is filled with roasted pork loin, housesmoked ham, Swiss cheese, sweet pickles and Creole mustard. No reservations. Breakfast

and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Grand Isle

575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com Chili-butter baked Gulf fish comes with a popcorn rice cake, braised Covey Rise Farms greens and heirloom sofrito. A whole fried fish of the day is served with bacon-cheese grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Green to Go

400 Poydras St., Suite 130, (504) 460-3160; www.greentogonola.com The chicken Caesar salad features shredded chicken breast, Parmesan, croutons, romaine lettuce and vegan Caesar dressing. The Elvis oatmeal is topped with bananas, peanut butter and honey. No reservationas. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

The Grill

540 Chartres St., (504) 522-1800 A roast beef po-boy is served with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and gravy. Rano’s omelet is an egg white omelet made with spinach, onions and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Grill Room

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www.grillroomneworleans.com A smoked Berkshire pork chop comes with sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, rye, Granny Smith apple, sage and pepitas. Seared foie gras comes with pistachio financier, strawberries, pickled watermelon rind and black currant caramel. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Ground Pat’i Grille & Bar

11 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 367-9512; 3124 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 454-9449; www.groundpati.com The signature burger is a char-broiled halfpound patty served on a

toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle and accompanied by fries. An 8-ounce salmon fillet is served with garlic butter, a choice of side and a salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Guillory’s Deli & Tamales

3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, (504) 833-1390; www.guillorysdeliandtamales.com The menu includes tamales, po-boys, burgers and daily lunch specials. A Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. The hot tamale po-boy is dressed with chili and cheese on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Gumbo Shop

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

Habaneros

69305 Highway 21, Suite 600, Covington, (985) 871-8760; www.habaneroscovington.com Pollo Diablo features grilled chicken breast, chipotle peppers, bacon, grilled Oaxaca cheese, sauteed spinach, steamed broccoli and rice. The taco selection includes Apache (skirt steak, sauteed cactus, Oaxacan cheese, chili), Vaqueros (bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried potato, Mexican barbecue sauce), Playeros (shrimp, bacon, cream cheese-stuffed jalapeno, chipotle mayonnaise) and others. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Halal Guys

301 St. Charles Ave., (504) 302-2918; 5001 Freret St., (504) 533-

9410; www.thehalalguys.com The combination platter includes gyro meat, chicken, rice, pita bread and white sauce or hot sauce. Falafel sandwiches are dressed with white sauce or hot sauce on pita bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill 3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www.halfshellneworleans.com The menu includes baked oysters, fried seafood, po-boys, burgers and more. Oysters harvested in Hopedale in St. Bernard Parish are shucked to order. Fried shrimp, oyster or catfish platters come with fries, hushpuppies and a side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $$

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634 The mango salmon roll includes roe, shrimp tempura, snow crab and fruit. The No Name roll features tuna, salmon, eel, tamago, snow crab and smelt roe in soy paper topped with crunchy flakes, eel sauce and Hana sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Handsome Willy’s Cafe & Bar

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 525-0377; www.handsomewillyscafe.com The Flying Pig burrito is stuffed with ginger beer pulled pork, applewood-smoked bacon, house-made barbecue sauce, jalapenos and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses served with salsa and sour cream. The Dragon chicken sandwich features grilled chicken, pepper Jack cheese, Thai apricot sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Happy Italian Pizzeria

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 3054666; www.happy-

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The Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 832-4117; www.theharborbarandgrill.com Hot boiled crawfish are served Fridays starting at noon through May. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, seafood platters, salads and more. For a Thursday night special, a 10-ounce rib-eye is served with mashed potatoes and salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar

3203 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4436454; www.fishermanscoveseafood.com Mirlitons are stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat and sausage and served with potatoes, salad and French bread. A fried eggplant half is topped with eggplant crabmeat dressing, smothered with crawfish cream sauce and served with French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/ cafes/new-orleans The honey-mustard grilled chicken sandwich is topped with smoked bacon, melted Jack cheese, Dijon mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes on a brioche roll. Grilled salmon is served with barbecue sauce, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Heads & Tails Seafood & Oyster Bar 1820 Dickory Ave., Suite A, Harahan, (504) 533-9515;

www.headsandtails.com Blackened or sauteed redfish Pontchartrain is served with crabmeat, mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served with thick toast and barbecue sauce made with Abita Amber beer. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant

701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114; www.herbsaint.com House-made spaghetti is topped with guanciale and a fried poached egg. Muscovy duck leg confit is served with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Heritage Grill

111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com The Heritage Grill burger is topped with sharp cheddar cheese, local tomatoes, lettuce and grilled red onions and served on a housemade onion bun with fries. Asian chicken salad features romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, cilantro, roasted peanuts, crispy wontons and hot mustard vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Hey! Cafe & Coffee Roastery

4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz The cafe serves bagels from Humble Bagel with vegan spread or vegetable, scallion or plain cream cheese. Gluten-free blueberry muffins from Girls Gone Vegan are available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Hickory Cafe & Grill 1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0033; www.hickorycafe.com Cajun Benedict features two poached eggs, boudin and

hollandaise on a housebaked buttermilk biscuit. An 8-ounce burger patty is topped with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, spinach, roasted red peppers and basil mayonnaise on focaccia bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

High Hat Cafe

4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com. Spicy Gulf fish is tossed in chili oil, seared on the grill and served with shrimp and potato hash made with red onion, thyme, green onion and garlic. Gumbo Ya-Ya is a dark roux gumbo made with chicken, andouille and okra. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hillbilly Bar-B-Q

2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com The Super Stuffed Tater is a potato loaded with smoked beef, pork or chicken, butter, cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream. Baby back ribs are dry-rubbed with house seasoning and served with house sauces and sides. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

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and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Hoshun Restaurant

1601 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3029716; www.hoshunrestaurant.com Grilled rib-eye teriyaki comes with bell peppers and onions on a hot plate with teriyaki sauce. Kung pao chicken is cooked with peanuts and chilies, served over rice and celery, and it comes with soup. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com/neworleans/ restaurant Voodoo shrimp are sauteed in Abita Amber beer and served over jalapeno cornbread. Char-grilled Voodoo oysters are seasoned and topped with Voodoo sauce, applewood-smoked bacon and freshly grated Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Houston’s Restaurant

1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-1578; www.hillstone.com/ houstons The Hawaiian rib-eye steak is marinated with pineapple, sesame and ginger and served with a loaded Idaho baked potato. Fried oysters St. Charles are topped with aioli and served over creamed spinach. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The Howlin’ Wolf Den

907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com Smoked bacon and sharp cheddar beignets are made with Abita beer batter, grilled peppers, onions and jalapenos and served with

chipotle crema. The Cuban sandwich features pork, Chisesi ham, pickles, Creole mustard and mozzarella. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Humble Bagel

4716 Freret St., (504) 355-3535; www.humblebagel.com The New York-style bagel shop serves house-made bagels with cream cheese, lox sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Hummus & More

3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8339228; www.hummusandmore.com “Nachos” are pita chips topped with gyro meat, feta and Jack cheeses, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and tzatziki. Lamb, beef, shrimp or kafta kebabs are served with two sides such as hummus, rice pilaf, tabbouleh and french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ignatius Espresso Bar

3121 Magazine St., (504) 899-0242; www.ignatiuseatery.com The menu of coffee drinks includes an Irish latte with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, espresso and steamed milk. The breakfast bagel includes an egg and a choice of bacon, ham or sausage and American, cheddar, Swiss or provolone cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Il Posto Cafe

4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.ilpostocafenola.com A prosciutto panino is made with house-made pesto and mozzarella on Bellegarde Bakery ciabatta and served with salad. Shaved Brussels sprouts salad includes toasted almonds, Parmesan, sliced apples and lemon-herb vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Impastato’s Restaurant 3400 16th

St., Metairie, (504) 455-1545; www.impastatos.com Two fried soft-shell crabs are topped with crabmeat, crawfish and lemon butter. Breaded veal is topped with lemon butter sauce, sherry, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, crabmeat and shrimp. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Irene’s Cuisine

539 St. Philip St., (504) 529-8811 Oysters Irene are baked and served in the shell with pancetta, pimiento and Pecorino Romano. Grilled lamb chops are served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricots verts and rosemary port wine demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Irish House

1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com Beer-battered fish and chips come with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Shepherd’s pie is filled with meat, vegetables and brown gravy, topped

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with melted cheddar cheese and served with salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Isabella’s Pizzeria

200 Hewitt Road, Hammond, (985) 230-9900; 2660 Florida St., Suite A-B, Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Highway 21, Covington, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 8757620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net Four Seasons pizza offers a taste of four pizzas — tomato, basil and garlic; green onion sausage and roasted red pepper; seafood; and spinach combo — separated by braided dough. The Tuscan chicken panino includes ham, provolone, tomato and chipotle mayonnaise on focaccia bread. Delivery availPAGE 51

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

Island Paradise Restaurant & Grill

635 Kepler St., Gretna; (504) 227-5544 The restaurant serves dishes from Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean islands. Braised oxtail stew is made with peppers, green onions, garlic, cilantro and thyme. Jerk chicken is served over a salad of hard-boiled egg, lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheddar cheese and jerk sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Italian Barrel

1240 Decatur St., (504) 569-0198; www.italianbarrel.com Prince Edward Island mussels are served in a broth of white wine, garlic and parsley. For lunch, spaghetti is served with red sauce, pancetta and veal meatballs. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

Citywide; www.izzos.com The build-your-own menu allows diners to choose meat (steak, ground beef, chicken, pork, shrimp), vegetables, cheeses, salsa, sour cream and other toppings for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salads. Burrito bowls are build-your-own dishes served on a bed of rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant 738 Poland Ave.,

(504) 943-9914; www.jackdempseys.net The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. The Half & Half po-boy includes two choices of shrimp, oysters or catfish. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jacmel Inn

903 E. Morris Ave., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com Redfish courtbouillon is served with Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, tomato and Louisiana rice. Seared scallops are served with Covey Rise Farms carrots and Louisiana oranges. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacquesimos.com Blackened redfish is topped with crabmeat and chili hollandaise and served with salad and two sides. Fried white and dark meat chicken is served in the style of the late chef Austin Leslie — topped with dill pickles and persillade. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House

901 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic, butter, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. The fried catfish platter includes french

fries, hushpuppies, jambalaya and salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Bistro

spicy, tangy tamarind broth and served with jasmine rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jerusalem Cafe

7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366; www.jamilascafe.com Bisque is made with crawfish, zucchini and spinach. Mediterranean shrimp are sauteed with garlic, white wine, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and served over linguine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

2132 Tulane Ave., (504) 509-7729; www.facebook.com/ cafehei The gyro platter includes rice, tomatoes, onion and pita. The menu includes shawarma, lamb chops, falafel, kebabs, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, baklava and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Jan’s Cajun Restaurant

Joey Jeanfreau’s Grill

4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, (504) 689-2748; www.facebook.com/ janscajunrestaurant Chicken Parmesan is topped with housemade tomato sauce and served over angel hair pasta with salad and garlic bread. Appetizers include Cajun cheese poppers, shrimp remoulade, baconwrapped oysters, fried crab claws and gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Jazmine Cafe

614 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9301; www.jazminecafe.com Com thit nuong is lemon grass marinated pork that’s char-grilled and served over rice with lettuce, cucumber, Roma tomatoes and pickled vegetables. Tamarind fish soup features tilapia, pineapple, okra, bean sprouts, tomato, onion, cilantro and celery in

2324 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 271-8216; www.jeanfreausmeats.com Po-boys feature housemade Italian sausage and house-barbecued beef. The veal Swiss melt cheeseburger comes with onions and gravy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com Fried green tomatoes are topped with grilled shrimp and served with remoulade. A fried eggplant Napoleon includes fried shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Johnny’s Po-Boys

511 St. Louis St., (504) 524-8129; www.facebook.com/ johnnyspoboys

Po-boy fillings include roast beef, ham, fried shrimp, crawfish, softshell crab, alligator sausage, pork chops and more. The muffuletta features ham, imported salami, mozzarella and house-made olive salad on a seeded bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

Johnny Sanchez

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6615; www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com The spring market salad features wood-grilled chicken, shrimp or carne asada over greens, grilled corn, avocado, manchego cheese, fried shallots and chipotle Caesar dressing. The Gulf tuna tostada combines yellowfin tuna tartare, avocado, habanero, passion fruit and white soy-citrus vinaigrette on a crispy house-made tortilla. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com The menu includes brisket, pulled pork, baby back ribs, sausage and chicken. Burnt ends are twice-smoked in barbecue sauce and served on a sandwich or a plate. Brunswick stew is made with chicken and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Josephine Estelle

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 9303070; www.josephineestelle.com Poole’s beets are served with stracciatella, pears,

Brussels sprouts and burnt orange vinaigrette. Endive salad includes citrus and pink peppercorn vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Juan’s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; www.juansflyingburrito.com The signature Flying Burrito combines skirt steak, Gulf shrimp, Creole chicken, sour cream, guacamole, yellow rice, black beans, salsa la fonda and Juan’s hot sauce in a flour, whole wheat, spinach or cayenne Hola Nola tortilla. Juaha rolls are spinach tortillas filled with avocado, spinach, salsa, cheddar Jack and cream cheeses and topped with Cotija cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Junction

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 272-0205; www.junctionnola.com The Kansas City Southern burger is topped with grilled onions and mushrooms, cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce. Braised and fried Tijuana chicken wings are seasoned with lemon and garlic and served with Caesar dressing for dipping. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

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www.jungsgoldendragonii.com Whole Peking duck is baked in honey sauce and served with eight pancakes and duck soup. A fish fillet is cooked in Sichuan hot pepper sauce with vegetables. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

www.kannosushi.com The Elvis roll combines salmon, avocado and snow crab and has blue crab on top. The Godzilla roll features shrimp tempura, cream cheese and snow crab topped with spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and eel sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

cumbers, cabbage, red onions, garlic aioli and tangy mustard on housemade bread. A falafel sandwich is dressed with hummus, Spanish garlic, pickled cucumber, arugula, kale, spinach, beets and red onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

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

KY’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop Restaurant

2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-1911; www.kysoldetowne.com Oysters bordelaise features fried oysters over spaghettini with olive oil, herbs and Parmesan. Roast beef is slow-cooked in house, sliced thin and served in a po-boy with house-made gravy on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kanno California Sushi Bar

3517 20th St., Metairie, (504) 455-5730;

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com The Delta Queen features angel hair pasta tossed in spicy garlic butter cream topped with fried Louisiana shrimp, oysters and crawfish tails. The Funky Fontana includes fried Louisiana oysters, slowsmoked cochon de lait and applewood-smoked bacon smothered in creamy Provel cheese, shrimp and spinach sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Kayla’s Restaurant

3036 St. Claude Ave., (504) 949-3477 The Trinity burger features a patty of houseground beef, onion, celery and bell pepper. Blackened catfish is served with jambalaya, Creole potatoes and bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Kebab

2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com A German doner kebab includes free-range darkmeat chicken, pickled cu-

165 Highway 21, Madisonville, (985) 8459940; www.keithyoungs.net The petit filet is an 8-ounce center-cut tenderloin served with green beans and a baked potato, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. Broiled redfish is topped with lump crabmeat, beurre blanc and basil. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Kelley’s Village Inn

9201 Jefferson Highway, (504) 737-4610; www. kelleysvillageinn.com Grilled grouper is topped with Creole crawfish sauce. The menu also includes crawfish bisque. Steak night is Thursday. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 466-4701; www.kennerseafood.net The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and french fries. Breaded shrimp are served over angel hair pasta with mozzarella and red gravy. Boiled crawfish are available. No

reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kenton’s

made noodles in broth. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

5757 Magazine St., (504) 891-1177; www.kentonsrestaurant.com Grilled Gulf drum comes with field peas, grilled leeks and carrot brown butter sauce. The dryaged beef cheeseburger is topped with Cabot cheddar and smoked onion aioli and served with smoked beef fat fried potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Kingfish

Killer Poboys

Kitchen Table Cafe

219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; Erin Rose Bar, 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com The glazed pork belly po-boy features lime slaw, Old New Orleans Rum and ginger cane syrup and garlic aioli. The seared Gulf shrimp poboy is dressed with marinated radish, cucumber, carrot, herbs and special sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street. location. $

Kin

4600 Washington Ave., (504) 304-8557; www.facebook.com/ kinfordindin Chicken Paitan features marinated chicken, wakame seaweed, bamboo, a soft-boiled egg, ramen noodles and wood ear mushrooms in chicken broth. For lunch, pork belly tonkotsu ramen combines sauteed vegetables and house-

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com Marinated blue crab claws are served with local citrus, shallots, cilantro and satsuma brown butter vinaigrette. Seared Gulf fish is served with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, grilled broccoli and pecan-arugula pesto. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285; www.kitchentablearabi.com Donna’s kale and beet salad features garden kale tossed with carrots, blue cheese, roasted beets, toasted pumpkin seeds and citrus vinaigrette. Seared hanger steak is served with sauteed mushrooms. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

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

Korea House

3547 18th St., Metairie, (504) 888-0654 Dolsot bibimbap combines beef, vegetables and rice in a hot stone bowl. Spicy dubu kimchi features stir-fried pork and poached tofu with kimchi. Diners can cook their own Korean-style barbecue beef or pork on tabletop grills. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery

3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com The J&N Special features corned beef, pastrami, horseradish, mustard and coleslaw on rye and is served hot. Turkey and liver are served on rye with onions. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards and checks. $$

Koz’s

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

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Pierogis are Polish potato and cheese dumplings served with sour cream and sweet onions. The grilled Russki Reuben includes corned beef, spicy cabbage, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on rye bread. No reservations. Dinner and latenight daily. Cash only. $

The Kupcake Factory

911 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 570-6420; 3319 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com The cinnamon pecan cupcake features caramel pecan filling and cream cheese frosting. The Samoa cupcake is made with yellow caramel cake, toasted coconut, chocolate and caramel. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

LMNO

Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.lmnonola.com House-made ricotta is topped with arugula, Louisiana honey and lemon juice and served with grilled bread. Barbecue shrimp are served with sharp cheddar cheese grits. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-8205; www.labocasteaks.com The Argentinian-style steakhouse serves a Gaucho plate including skewered beef, chorizo,

lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

sweetbreads and beef empanadas. Centro de Entrana is a Painted Hills organic hanger steak. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

La Petite Grocery

4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com Gulf shrimp and grits are prepared with roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon and thyme. Turtle Bolognese comes with bucatini, sherry, parsley and a fried soft-boiled egg. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

La Boulangerie

4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777; www.laboulangerienola.com Le Parisien features Cochon Butcher ham, Comte cheese and cornichons on a house-baked baguette with salted butter. Baked goods include chocolate-covered croissants, muffins, scones, turnovers and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

La Provence

La Casita

634 Julia St., (504) 2188043; La Casita Taqueria, 8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com El fuego papas fritas feature braised brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde and pico de gallo over fried potatoes. Pork and sweet potato quesadillas are filled with carnitas, spicy sweet potatoes, pico de gallo and manchego cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Late-night Tue. and Fri.-Sat. at Oak Street location. Credit cards. $

La Crepe Nanou

1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com Grilled lamb chops come with cognac reduction, french fries and haricots verts. Fried veal sweetbreads are served with lemon caper

beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

La Divina Italian Cafe 621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com A pressed sandwich features sweet Italian sausage, onions and red and green bell peppers on ciabatta. Pasta salad combines mozzarella, basil, roasted red peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe 8120 Hampson St.,

(504) 862-5252; www.pupusasneworleans.com The vegan breakfast burrito combines avocado, Spanish rice, beans and smothered vegetables in a wrap served with beans and fried plantains. Grilled steak tamales are served with a choice of sides. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Cash only. $$

La Madeleine

601 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, (504) 4561624; 3434 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 6267004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan,

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(504) 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com These French-styled cafes offer baked goods including croissants, turnovers, muffins, cookies and macaroons. The strawberry and bacon spinach salad includes mushrooms, toasted pecans, bell peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast,

25020 Highway 190, Lacombe, (985) 6267662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com Roasted heirloom beet salad comes with whipped Gorgonzola, house-baked ciabatta and honey farmed on the premises. Jumbo Gulf shrimp are served with house-made tagliatelle pasta and garden greens. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

LA Smokehouse

8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 103, (504) 2658905; www.lasmokehouse.com The classic barbecue sandwich features a choice of smoked meat, house barbecue sauce and sweet pickled pepper coleslaw on a toasted kaiser roll. The Southern barbecue grits and grillades bowl includes a choice of meat, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, fried onions and fried okra. Reservations PAGE 57

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Cobb salad is made with chopped honey-maple turkey, ham, bacon, hard-boiled egg, white cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, mixed greens and apple cider vinaigrette and is served with toasted ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

La Thai Uptown

4938 Prytania St., (504) 899-8886; www.lathaiuptown.com Louisiana shrimp and crawfish are stir-fried with vegetables in spicy garlic sauce and served with flash-fried eggplant and jasmine rice. Pad krapow gai is minced chicken prepared with garlic and Thai chili and served with fried egg and jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Legacy Kitchen

700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; 759 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-5231; www.legacykitchen.com Tuna Tango salad features seared ahi tuna, avocado, mango, macadamia nuts, wontons, greens and ginger-lime dressing. Barbecue shrimp are served with Creole lemon-brown butter sauce, popcorn rice, mushrooms and green onions. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Lager’s International Ale House

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie. draftfreak.com Crawfish Banditos feature fried flour tortillas stuffed with crawfish, mixed cheeses and roasted green chilies served with guacamole and sour cream. Margherita flatbread is topped with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil pesto and balsamic vinegar reduction. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

The Lakehouse

2025 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-3006; www.lakehousecuisine.com Lakehouse salad includes greens, candied pecans, red onions, strawberries, blue cheese and sherry vinaigrette. Jumbo lump crab cakes come with roasted tomatoes, shaved English cucumber, arugula, bucatini and Abita Amber Alfredo sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe

5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com Tuna salad features

seared, sesame-crusted tuna over organic spring greens, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, julienned cucumbers and cucumber-wasabi dressing. The tuna or chicken salad avocado melt includes Parmesan and Monterey Jack cheeses and tomatoes served open-faced on multigrain, wheat or white bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Lakeview Burgers and Seafood Market

872 Harrison Ave., (504) 289-1032; www.lakeviewburgersandseafood.com

Burgers feature 8-ounce ground chuck and brisket patties topped with lettuce and pickles. The Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Lakeview Harbor

911 Harrison Ave., (504) 486-4887; www.facebook.com/ lakeview.harbor The cheeseburger features an 8-ounce ground beef patty and is served with a baked potato. The fried shrimp plate comes with salad, potato salad and a

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side. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Laurel Street Bakery

2701 S. Broad St., (504) 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com The Brooklyn bagel sandwich features a choice of housebaked bagel served with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, sliced tomatoes and shaved red onion.

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 569-8997; www.lildizzyscafe.net Creole file gumbo features Gulf shrimp, crab, hot sausage, smoked sausage and smoked ham in spicy broth served with rice. The lunchtime buffet includes items such as fried chicken, gumbo and macaroni and cheese. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Liberty Cheesesteaks

5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com The Original is a Philadelphia-style cheese steak filled with chopped New York strip steak, caramelized onions and melted provolone. The Veggie features red bell peppers, zucchini, cabbage, green garlic and shallots. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Lilette

3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636;

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Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 599-9999 Spicy tofu is served with rice noodles and a vegan egg roll. Rare flank steak and brisket pho comes with a basket of basil, bean sprouts, onions and jalapenos. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Little Gem Saloon

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com Baked crawfish and bacon macaroni and cheese is topped with bread crumbs. Country-fried chicken is served with andouille sausage and red beans and rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Little Korea BBQ

2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006; www.littlekoreabbq. flavorplate.com Kimchi fried rice features bulgogi (marinated beef), tofu or cheese. Tabletop grills allow diners to cook their own Korean-style barbecue, with options including pork belly, beef and spicy beef. No reservations. Lunch Mon. and Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo

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590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 7271532; www.littletokyosushi.com The Burning Man roll includes spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and sesame oil on the inside and is topped with pepper tuna, avocado, green onion, ponzu, eel and chili sauces. The Erica bowl features rice, tuna, avocado, crunchy

flakes and eel sauce. No Reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar

1340 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com Tonkotsu ramen features pork bone broth, chashu pork belly, ramen noodles, boiled egg, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fish cake and green onions. Pan-seared squid is drizzled with sweet and tangy sauce. The menu also includes sushi and rolls. Reservations accepted for karaoke rooms. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Liuzza’s by the Track

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

Liuzza’s Restaurant and Bar

3636 Bienville St., (504) 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com The menu includes Creole and Italian dishes. House-made meatballs are served with pasta, red gravy and eggplant casserole and come with salad and a French roll. The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta with house-made olive salad on French bread and is served warm. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Live Oak Cafe

8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com Huevos rancheros includes corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. Bacon sweet potato Benedict features roasted sweet potato medallions, marinated Creole tomatoes, bacon, poached eggs and herb hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast

and lunch Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Lola

517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992; www.lolacovington.com The Lola burger has pimiento cheese, pickles, bacon marmalade, arugula and Russian dressing on a brioche bun and comes with truffle fries. Pepper jelly-glazed oysters are served with pork belly, feta and pickled okra. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lola’s

3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com Seafood paella combines shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels, vegetables, garlic, saffron, herbs and arborio rice. Lamb caldereta is a stew served with rice and vegetables. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Los Jefes Tortilleria & Grill

3224 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 5162861; www.losjefesgrill.com Fish tacos are topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro, queso fresco and creamy chipotle sauce. Combination fajitas include chicken, steak, shrimp, grilled onions, bell peppers, rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Lost Love Lounge Vietnamese Kitchen 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com Vegetarian pho features broth accented with cinnamon, ginger and star anise served with vegetables and herbs. Roasted pork fills a banh mi dressed with herbs. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Louisiana Bistro

337 Dauphine St., (504) 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net

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Crispy duck breast comes with whiskey-fig glaze and sweet potato and tasso hash. Flash-fried Gulf oysters are topped with creme de brie and applewood-smoked bacon and served over creamed spinach. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

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

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

615 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-5900 The chicken salad croissant is dressed with mixed greens, Roma tomato slices and mozzarella cheese and served with tomato-basil soup and Caesar salad. The grilled three-cheese sandwich features colby Jack, cheddar and mozzarella and is served with pickles, tomato-basil soup and Caesar salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat. and Sun. Credit cards. $$

Luca Eats

7329 Cohn St., (504) 866-1166; www.lucaeats.com The Pepper, Pepper, Pepper grilled cheese sandwich includes pepper Jack, a fried bell pepper ring and pepper jelly on multigrain bread with housemade rosemary-sea salt chips. The steak sandwich features grilled top sirloin, white cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and horseradish on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/neworleans The Juicy Lucy burger features an 8-ounce patty, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles and special sauce and is served with fries, sweet potato fries or salad. Serious nachos are topped with black beans, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and queso. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Jumbo Louisiana shrimp sauteed with garlic, thyme, piquillo peppers, tomato, Creole spice, andouille and green onion pork sausages are served over roasted jalapeno grits with melted mozzarella. Rabbit and chicken liver pate is served with Creole mustard, butter pickles, pickled watermelon rind, apple-onion and sweet pepper marmalades, mustard and house-baked crostini. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-7624; www.lulanola.com The distillery produces clear rum, gin and vodka on the premises. Ginger lemon grass shrimp are seasoned with chilies and lime juice. Pecan-smoked pompano avocado dip comes with toast points or sweet potato chips. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com Waffle sandwiches are filled with eggs, cheese

and sausage. The Nickey burger is topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and lettuce and served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Magasin Vietnamese Cafe

4201 Magazine St., (504) 896-7611 A Vietnamese crepe is filled with pork, bean sprouts and onions, topped with grilled shrimp and served with lettuce and fish sauce. Vermicelli bowls feature lettuce, carrots, cucumber and toppings such as roasted pork, lemon grass chicken or fried egg rolls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Magazine Po-Boy Shop

2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 Breaded veal or eggplant Parmesan poboys are dressed with red gravy and Swiss cheese. The muffuletta po-boy includes Chisesi ham, salami, provolone and Swiss cheeses and olive salad on toasted Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Mahony’s Original Po-Boys & Seafood

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com The Peacemaker poboy is stuffed with fried P&J oysters, bacon and cheddar and dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles and tomatoes. Slow-roasted Creole-spiced pork is topped with housemade Creole coleslaw and slaw vinaigrette and served on Leidenheimer French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; www.facebook.com/ maisarepas Chori arepa is a flatbread sandwich filled with grilled chorizo, avocado puree, aji valluno peppers and mozzarella cheese. Bandeja paisa is traditional Colombian meal with grilled skirt steak,

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Mandina’s Restaurant

3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; Azalea Shopping Center, 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-9883; www.mandinasrestaurant.com The menu includes Creole and Italian dishes. Gulf fish amandine is served with french fries. The fried seafood platter includes fish, shrimp, oysters, a crab ball and fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Manning’s EatDrink-Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8072; www.facebook.com/ manningsnola The Archie burger features a ground chuck and brisket patty, pimiento cheese and bacon onion jam. Who Dat fries are topped with pulled beef, gravy and queso. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mano’s Po-Boys

6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, (504) 7340922; www.manospoboys.com A fried chicken breast is topped with housemade sausage gravy and comes with two eggs, breakfast potatoes or grits and toast, a biscuit or a croissant. Veal Parmesan is served with angel hair pasta and red gravy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $

Maple Street Patisserie

3138 Magazine St., (504) 309-9283; 7638 Maple St., (504) 304-1526; www.facebook.com/ maplestpatisserie

Doberge cakes, almond croissants, fruit-filled pastries and Belgian chocolate-filled pastries are among the items baked in house daily. The Magazine Street location smokes pastrami in house for sandwiches. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Marcello’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 581-6333; Marcello’s of Metairie, 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www.marcelloscafe.com Braised pork cheeks are served with a sauce of mushrooms, Marsala, veal demi-glace and Parmesan polenta. The Palermo features veal, chicken or eggplant scaloppine with tomatoes, mushrooms, capers and lemon butter over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. St. Charles Avenue: Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Mardi Gras Zone

with stewed onion, baby greens and pesto. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Marjie’s Grill

320 S. Broad St., (504) 603-2234; www.marjiesgrill.com Spicy Gulf shrimp are fried in a wok and served with spicy citrus beer butter and green onions. Smoked cabbage is tossed with citrus and green onion. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing

2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8328032; www.marktwainpizza.com Life on the Mississippi pizza includes pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, black olives, jalapenos and anchovies. The Samuel Clemens pie features pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ground beef, Italian sausage and extra cheese. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com There’s a deli counter offering ham, turkey and roast beef poboys, muffulettas and entrees such as jambalaya, spinach lasagne, shrimp pasta, spring rolls and more. Wood-fired pizzas are available with pepperoni, sausage, spinach, feta and other toppings. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Mariza

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 8967350; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 894-7444; www.martinwinecellar.com The Baronne salad features pulled oven-roasted chicken, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and avocado over hearts of romaine with green goddess dressing. The Cedric sandwich

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700; www.marizaneworleans.com Chef Ian Schnoebelen’s menu includes raw oysters and contemporary Louisiana and Italian-inspired dishes. Red snapper crudo is served with radish, mint and citrus. Anchovy and pig ear salad comes

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

Martin Wine Cellar

includes sliced, roasted chicken breast, Swiss cheese, spinach, red onions, tomatoes and mayonnaise on seven-grain bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Mat & Naddie’s

937 Leonidas St., (504) 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com Slow-braised Home Place Pastures pork is served with Parmesan mashed potatoes, baby carrots, sauteed kale and pork demiglaze. House-cured coppa and whipped ricotta is served with crostini and herb-infused olive oil. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mayas Restaurant

2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; www.mayasrestaurantnola.com Grilled steak and chicken skewers come with achiote shrimp and house-made pork chorizo Caribbean rice. Grilled or lightly breaded and fried mahi-mahi comes with sauteed jumbo shrimp in yellow or red coconut curry over jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Maypop

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 518-6345; www.maypoprestaurant.com Crispy fried oysters are served with bourbon-soy aioli, cucumber kimchi and smoky manchego cheese. Squid ink fusilli is served with house-made chorizo, blue crabmeat and coconut saffron butter. Dim sum are served during lunch Saturday and Sunday. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 569-9979; www.meauxbar.com Daily yakamein specials include meats such as pork and shrimp, hanger steak or chicken wings

in beef broth with noodles and a soft poached egg. Escargot are served with confit mushrooms, brandy cream and ciabatta. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Melba’s New Orleans Po-Boys

1525 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 267-7765; www.eatatmelbas.com The ham po-boy is dressed with pickles, lettuce and mayonnaise. The Philly Voodoo po-boy is made with roast beef, peppers, cheese and onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 8289446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com The Lake Avenue sandwich features a grilled chicken breast topped with marinara on a sesame seed bun. The Austin Smokehouse burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with hickory-smoked sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mellow Mushroom

1645 Highway 190, Covington, (985) 3275407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 6444155; 8227 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www.mellowmushroom.com The Holy Shiitake pizza features shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions and mozzarella, MontAmore and Parmesan cheeses on an olive oil and garlic-brushed crust. The Funky Q pie includes barbecued chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, caramelized onions and barbecue sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Melt

2549 Banks St., (504) 812-0102; www.melt-nola.com The Melt features cheddar, Swiss and provolone cheeses on multigrain bread served with salad and housemade sugar cane vinaigrette. The Meatball Melt includes pork and beef meatballs, house-made marinara, basil aioli, provolone, Parmesan and basil on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Melting Pot

1820 St. Charles Ave., Suite 120, (504) 5253225; www.meltingpot. com/new-orleans-la Classic Alpine fondue is made with Gruyere, raclette and fontina

cheeses, white wine, garlic and nutmeg. The French Quarter platter includes Cajun-seasoned filet mignon, chicken breast, Pacific white shrimp and andouille sausage cooked in broth at diners’ tables. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www.memesbarandgrille.com Pan-seared scallops are served over Carolina stone-ground grits with tomato, garlic, lemon and Worcestershire Creolaise sauce. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are prepared with a sauce of lager beer, lemon, Worcester-

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Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with coriander and orange peel.

Mena’s Palace

200 Chartres St., (504) 525-0217; www.menaspalace.com Baked chicken is served with dirty rice

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and beet salad. A muffuletta features house-made olive salad and is served warm on French bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Meribo

326 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 302-5533; www. meribopizza.com The Meridionale pizza features pork shoulder, collard greens, caramelized onions, mozzarella and red sauce. Duck and wild mushroom lasagne is filled with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril Esses Foods fettuccine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, Calabrian chilis, jumbo lump crabmeat, arugula and almonds. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Messina’s Runway Cafe

6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd., Suite 126, (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal.com The breakfast menu includes boudin patties topped with fried eggs and hollandaise and served with potatoes. Jimmy Wedell pasta features shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish in basil cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Mid City Pizza

4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com The meatball po-boy features house-made meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan

and basil on Amoroso’s Italian bread. A Hawaiian pie is topped with ham, pineapple, bell peppers, red onions and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mid City Yacht Club

440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com Yachtchos feature house-fried tortillas topped with housemade cheese sauce, vegetables, black beans, jalapeno, habanero crema, pico de gallo and green onions. Cajun-spiced frog legs are served with ranch dressing or Buffalo sauce and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Middendorf’s

30160 Highway 51 S., Akers, (985) 3866666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com Thin-sliced, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish is served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The seafood platter features broiled or fried shrimp, oysters, catfish, a stuffed crab, french fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Midway Pizza

4725 Freret St., (504) 322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com Top Shelf Margarita pizza features an olive oil-brushed thin crust, mozzarella, plum tomatoes, garlic, basil and shaved Parmesan. The Money Pie includes cheese, spinach, pepperoni, meatballs, roasted garlic, grape tomatoes and basil. There is a pizza and salad buffet at lunch. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mike Serio’s Po-Boys & Deli

133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-2668;

www.seriospoboys.com Slow-cooked roast beef is served dressed on Alois J. Binder’s Bakery French bread. The muffuletta features ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com Poke salad combines seaweed salad, tuna, squid, avocado and cucumber in spicy house sauce. The Deluxe roll is tempura shrimp, rice and cream cheese in seaweed paper topped with snow crab, tuna, salmon, avocado, tempura batter and pink barbecued eel sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Milano Pizzeria

3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 780-7500 Artichoke pizza is topped with garlic sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes and mozzarella and feta cheeses. Grilled chicken breast tops a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Milk Bar

710 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-3310 The Thai chili chicken po-boy includes roasted chicken, tomato, red onions, mozzarella, Thai sweet chili sauce and sour cream. The Speared Pig sandwich features smoked ham, asparagus, mozzarella and hollandaise on ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mimi’s in the Marigny

2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868;

www.mimismarigny.com The tapas menu includes goat cheese croquettes drizzled with honey. Grilled salmon steak features a coffee and Kahlua glaze. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mint

5100 Freret St., (504) 218-5534; www.mintmodernbistro.com Mint combo pho includes brisket, New York strip steak, meatballs, rice noodles, cilantro, onion, basil, bean sprouts and lime. Beef stew includes carrots and potatoes served with French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Mr. B’s Bistro

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Barbecue Gulf shrimp are served in their shells with butter, Worcestershire sauce and French bread. Gumbo Ya-Ya is made with chicken and sausage. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8729975; 512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 8336310; www.mredsrestaurants.com/ oyster-bar Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic butter and Parmesan and served with toasted French bread. The Fish House seafood platter for two includes butterflied jumbo shrimp, Gulf oysters, Des Allemands catfish, crab cakes, onion rings and jambalaya, french fries or potato salad. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards $$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant 910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030;

1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 8380022; www.mredsrestaurants.com/ mr-eds Fried soft-shell crab is topped with sauteed lump crabmeat and served with vegetables and potatoes. Grilled redfish is topped with crawfish etouffee and served with white rice and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mr. John’s Steakhouse

2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com Seared New York strip steak is served on a hot plate with sizzling butter. Bacon-wrapped shrimp are served with sweet Thai chili sauce and remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Poor Boy Restaurant

10202 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-1170 The roast beef po-boy is dressed and served on Leidenheimer French bread. The fried catfish platter comes with potato salad and vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steak House

1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com The hibachi chicken and shrimp combination plate includes clear soup, house salad, noodles, vegetables and a hibachi shrimp appetizer. The Louisiana roll combines fried spicy crawfish, cucumber, avocado and jalapeno topped with snow crab, boiled shrimp, spicy mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 65

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Mizado Latin Kitchen

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 8855555; www.mizadolatinkitchen.com Tamale ranchero features house-made Duroc chorizo, black beans, mozzarella, salsa roja, fried eggs, a masa cake, cilantro and corn tortilla strips. Shrimp ceviche includes tomato, grapefruit, cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mo’s Pizza

1112 Ave. H, Westwego, (504) 341-9650; www.mospizzanola.com Muffuletta pizza is topped with mortadella, Genoa salami, ham and olive salad. Lasagna is filled with cheese and housemade meat sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

3150 Calhoun St., (504) 301-3790; www.moesoriginalbbq.com The ’Bama-style pork sandwich features pulled pork, marinated slaw, pickles and red and white barbecue sauces accompanied by two sides and a drink. Thursday’s special is the Thanksgiving sandwich made with smoked turkey breast, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce and white barbecue sauce on a toasted bun and comes with two sides and a drink. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mojo Coffee House

1500 Magazine St., (504) 525-2244; www.facebook. com/mojo.on.magazine; 4700 Freret St., (504) 875-2243; www.facebook.com/ mojofreret Ham, apple and brie fill a sandwich dressed with Creole mustard on ciabatta. Tuna sal-

ad is served on bread or in a wrap dressed with banana peppers, cucumbers, spinach and onion and comes with potato chips. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mona Lisa

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

Mona’s Cafe

504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com The menu includes hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbeh, falafel, shawarma, kebabs and more. Gyro plates come with tahini, hummus, salad and pita. Spinach triangles feature phyllo filled with spinach, onions, oregano and sumac spice. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Mondo

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com The menu includes wood-fired pizza, burgers and globally inspired small plates. Grilled fish tacos come with marinated cabbage, avocado and chipotle crema. Slow-roasted pork shoulder is served with black beans, plantains and tomatillo salsa. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea

4641 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3244899; www.monkeymonkeynola.com Roasted beets top a salad of spring greens, goat cheese, walnuts, pickled red onions and red wine

vinaigrette. Chicken salad features rotisserie chicken blended with apples, grapes, toasted walnuts, sweet onion and mayonnaise and is served with romaine lettuce and tomatoes on a croissant. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MoPho

514 City Park Ave., (504) 482-6845; www.mophonola.com Chef Michael Gulotta’s menu includes ramen, spring rolls, chicken wings and rice and vermicelli bowls. Pork pho consists of pork belly and a poached egg in smoked pork hock broth. Fried P&J oysters are served with pickled blue cheese, radishes and mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Morning Call

City Park, Timken Center, 56 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 300-1157; 3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8854068; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Signature beignets are hand-rolled and served with powdered sugar. The limited menu includes jambalaya, gumbo and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Morton’s The Steakhouse

The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., (504) 566-0221; www.mortons.com/ neworleans Chicken Christopher is served with garlic beurre blanc. A la carte steaks include filets mignons, porterhouses, New York strips, bonein rib-eyes and a Cajun-spiced rib-eye, and there are sauces such as bourbon au poivre, blue cheese butter and foie gras-cognac butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Mosca’s Restaurant

4137 Highway 90 W., Westwego,

(504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com Baked oysters Mosca features Louisiana oysters covered with Italian seasonings and breadcrumbs. Shrimp Mosca includes a dozen shrimp sauteed with Italian seasonings and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Cash only. $$$

Mother’s Restaurant

401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net The Ferdi po-boy is loaded with roast beef debris, baked ham, shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise and yellow and Creole mustards. The menu includes chicken and sausage jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice, seafood gumbo and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant

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

The Munch Factory

1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 324-5372; www.themunchfactory.net Fried oysters Gentilly is served with caramelized onions and creamed spinach. Tuna tacos feature raw tuna, hot pepper aioli, cilantro and sesame seeds in fried wontons. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885;

www.muriels.com Goat cheese-filled crepes are topped with Gulf shrimp in chardonnay cream sauce with onion, tomato and bell pepper. A wood-grilled double-cut pork chop is topped with Louisiana sugar cane-apple glaze and served with candied pecan sweet potatoes and greens. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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1117 Montegut St.; www.facebook.com/ n7nola There’s a menu of imported canned fish and French dishes with Asian accents. Pork katsu is panko-fried pork shoulder served over beet puree. Seared tuna is crusted with rosemary and garlic and served with yuzu dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill

Elmwood Shopping Center, 1000 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1016, Harahan, (504) 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com The super steak burrito is packed with steak, black beans and cheese, rolled in a tortilla and topped with crema and house-made guacamole. Southwest egg rolls are filled with corn, black beans, red onion, cabbage, jicama, carrots and cheese and served with pepper jelly. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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beef bone marrow broth, noodles, onion and garlic. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Napoleon House

500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com A muffuletta is a seeded loaf filled with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss cheese, provolone and house-made olive salad and served warm. The menu includes po-boys, salads, jambalaya, seafood gumbo and red beans and rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The New Feelings Marigny Cafe and Courtyard Bar

535 Franklin Ave., (504) 446-0040; www.feelingscafebar.com Shrimp and grits features New Orleans-style barbecue sauce, Gouda cheese grits and collard greens. Fried Gulf oysters Mandich are served with bordelaise sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

New Orleans Creole Cookery

508 Toulouse St., (504) 524-9632; www.neworleanscreolecookery.com Pan-seared snapper Pontchartrain is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and hollandaise and served with green beans and garlic roasted potatoes. Duck Lafitte is duck breast topped with raspberry compote and served with Creole risotto and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co.

Citywide; www.nohsc.com The Shrimpzilla poboy has fried shrimp, roast beef debris gravy, Swiss cheese,

shredded cabbage and Creole mustard sauce and is served with garlic-herb fries. Some locations serve sugar-coated or chocolate beignets by New Orleans Coffee and Beignet Company. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

New York Pizza

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

Neyow’s Creole Cafe

3332 Bienville St., (504) 827-5474 The menu includes char-grilled oysters, gumbo, shrimp Creole, New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, fried chicken and more. Pasta Bienville is grilled chicken with cream sauce over penne pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

2130 Magazine St., (504) 309-1872 Doro wot is a traditional Ethiopian stew of chicken cooked in red pepper sauce with spiced butter. Lamb kikil soup features lamb on the bone sauteed with Ethiopian spices and garlic. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Nine Roses

620 Conti St., (504) 324-9450; 1100 Stephens St., Gretna, (504) 3667665; www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Chicken coleslaw includes cabbage, carrots, Thai basil, roasted onions, prawn crackers and fish sauce vinaigrette.

Char-grilled pork tops a vermicelli bowl with lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, peanuts and fish sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com Saag paneer features chunks of farmer’s cheese sauteed with curried spinach. The Flag of India includes butter chicken, malai kebab and saag paneer. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

NOLA Beans

762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com The Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on a choice of bread. Sunny side-up eggs come with grits and avocado. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Nola Nica

16 W. Airline Drive, Suite B, Kenner, (504) 405-0375; www.facebook.com/ nolanica The menu includes traditional Nicaraguan dishes such as vigoron, which is pork belly over boiled yuca and cabbage with red chili sauce. Fried tilapia is served with ranchero sauce, rice, slaw and plantains. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

NOLA Restaurant

534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nolarestaurant A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts

and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria

246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com Seafood pasta is topped with sherry cream sauce. Bacon-wrapped quail is stuffed with wild rice and served with asparagus, balsamic cabbage and mushroom demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www.nonnamia.net The Divine portobello appetizer features roasted red pepper dip with chicken, spinach and crostini. The Prima pizza is topped with marinated artichoke hearts, mozzarella, goat cheese, spinach, Roma tomatoes and caramelized onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery

925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 684-0090; 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite F, Covington, (985) 893-1488; 22022 Marshall Road, Mandeville, (985) 898-2444; www.nonnarandazzo.com Baked goods include fried fruit pies filled with apple, lemon or chocolate, cookies, cupcakes, petits fours, Italian breads and more. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Noodle & Pie

741 State St., (504) 252-9431; www.noodleandpie.com Gulf fish chili ramen features redfish and flounder chili broth, house-made noodles, crab fat-marinated crabmeat, pickled red onions, cilantro, microgreens and a soft egg. Korean sesame-fried chicken has a black bean chili glaze and is served with house-made kimchi. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nor-Joe Import Company

505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 8339240; www.facebook. com/norjoeimport A muffuletta features Italian meats, cheeses and olive salad on Sicilian sesame bread.

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O’Brien’s Grille

2020 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 391-7229; www. obriensgrille.com Savory artichoke cheesecake is topped with Louisiana oysters sauteed in butter, garlic and white wine. Crawfish boil risotto features crawfish, potatoes, corn, garlic, andouille and onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Fried Brussels sprouts are tossed with pancetta. A hanger steak bruschetta is topped with red onion marmalade, chimichurri and chili oil. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.Sat., late-night Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com Blackened Redfish Lafourche is topped with crawfish and mushroom cream sauce and served with mashed potatoes and fried crawfish tails. The seafood platter includes fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, french fries, coleslaw, jalapeno hushpuppies and cocktail and tartar sauces. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

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The Olive Branch Cafe

1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 348-2008; 5145 General de Gaulle Drive, (504) 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com Muffuletta pizza is topped with salami, ham and olive salad. Cajun trio pasta includes smoked sausage, chicken, crawfish, tomato-cream sauce and penne. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Opal Basil on the Trace

690 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 778-2529; www.opalbasil.com Gnocchi are sauteed with shrimp, cream and spices. The lobster tamale is served with chorizo, a fried egg and lobster sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Original Fiorella’s Cafe

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 309-0352; www.originalfiorellas.com A fried seafood platter includes shrimp, oysters, fish fillets and soft-shell crab. Fried chicken is served with two sides, such as mashed potatoes, fries, onion rings, Caesar salad or vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Original French Market Restaurant & Bar

1001 Decatur St., (504) 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant.com St. Philip tomatoes fea-

tures fried green tomatoes topped with spicy crawfish pepper sauce. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, butter and Parmesan. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Original Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com Seafood pistolettes are filled with crawfish, Gulf shrimp, bell peppers and onions in cream cheese sauce and topped with Parmesan. Baked eggs are served atop andouille sausage with green onions, tomato and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Orleans Coffee Espresso Bar

3445 Prytania St., (504) 891-5774; www.facebook.com/ orleanscoffeecafe The coffeeshop serves locally roasted coffee in espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. Baked goods include pastries, muffins and cookies. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com New Zealand rack of lamb is served with brandy peppercorn demi-glace, truffled mashed potatoes and vegetables. A Black Angus filet is served with roasted fingerling potatoes, vegetables and crawfish demi-glace or Stilton cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Oscar’s Lounge & Restaurant

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8319540; www.oscarsoldmetairie.com The Oscalotta sandwich combines meats, mozzarella and olive salad on hot French bread. The house burger features a halfpound patty served

with a stuffed baked potato. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Outlaw Pizza Co.

814 S. Peters St., (504) 528-2743; www.outlawpizzanola.com Angel hair pasta is tossed with roasted broccoli, ricotta and spicy sauce. Arancini are fried breaded rice balls filled with peas, prosciutto, pine nuts and mozzarella and fontina cheeses. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St., (504) 267-4776; www.oxalisbywater.com Fried regional oysters are served on a bed of celery root remoulade and topped with Choupique caviar and Meyer lemon gel. Steamed mussels come in an Amstel Lightblue cheese broth with caramelized onions and leeks, french fries and roasted garlic aioli. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

P&G Restaurant & Bar

345 Baronne St., (504) 525-9678 Two or three eggs cooked any way come with a choice of meat, hash browns or grits, and toast or a biscuit. The lunch menu includes fried seafood po-boys and platters and gumbo. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PJ’s Coffee

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

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Pagoda Cafe

1430 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 644-4178; www. pagodacafe.net Ali’s turkey roll features Moroccan-spiced turkey with currants, mint, cumin and garlic in a puff pastry served with house-made tomato relish. Baked goods include gluten-free zucchini-walnut bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Crabmeat cheesecake has a pecan crust and is topped with Creole meuniere and sauteed mushrooms. Andouille-crusted Gulf fish is topped with Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc and chive aioli and served with Covey Rise Farms vegetables. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Paladar 511

511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; www.paladar511.com Roasted asparagus pizza is topped with pea tendrils, fontina cheese and almonds. Beef carpaccio is served with cornmeal-coated fried oysters, remoulade and chervil. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Palm Court Jazz Cafe

1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Grilled red snapper is topped with coconut curry sauce. A 14-ounce French-cut pork chop is served with white wine and cream sauce reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 6430050; www.palmettosrestaurant.com Citrus-braised lamb shank is served with red wine-citrus glaze, leeks, fennel, carrots and rutabaga. Carib-

bean pork belly is seasoned with jerk spices and served with roasted red pepper sauce and fried plantain chips. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com The Surf-and-Turf poboy tops fried shrimp with roast beef gravy. The Parkway caprese features sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant

2321 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 305-6422; 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-3416; www.parranspoboys.com Grilled Italian sausage tops spaghetti with marinara and provolone cheese. Sliced medium-rare prime rib au jus is served with horseradish. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Parrot Pete’s

Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3629780; www.parrotpetes.com Grilled shrimp are served over grits with andouille, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cheddar cheese and house-made sauce. The Be Good to My Heart omelet is made with egg whites, baby spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms sauteed in olive oil. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Part & Parcel

611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C8, (504) 827-1090; www.partandparcelnola.com During happy hour, the kitchen offers a flashgrilled artichoke served with lemon-caper beurre blanc. The wet

roast-beef sandwich comes dressed with pepper Jack cheese and bell peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pascal’s Manale Restaurant

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; www.pascalsmanale.com Signature New Orleans barbecue shrimp features head-on Gulf shrimp in tangy butter sauce and is served with French bread. The combination pan roast includes oysters, shrimp, crabmeat and herbs. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Patois

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Smoked and cured duck breast is served with farro, heirloom carrots and foie gras sauce. Crawfish ramen features Esses Foods ramen noodles, crawfish tails, pork belly, mushrooms, bok choy and a soy-cured egg yolk. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Pavo Real

4401 S. Broad St., (504) 266-2022; www.elpavorealnola.com Fried Gulf fish tacos in house-made corn tortillas are topped with chipotle mayonnaise, pickled onions and jalapenos. Carnitas achiote features pork shoulder rubbed with achiote and chili paste, braised in citrus and served with smoky pinto beans and Spanish rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Peche Seafood Grill

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com The fish house serves rustic-style dishes such as grilled whole redfish with salsa verde. The menu also includes crudo, beer-battered fish sticks, seafood gumbo, shrimp bisque and more. Reservations

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The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Place, (504) 523-1504; www.pelicanclub.com Seared yellowfin tuna and sea scallops are served with haricots verts, roasted green peppercorn brandy cream, jasmine rice and plantain chips. Fried whole flounder comes with sea scallops, jumbo shrimp, citrus chili sauce, jasmine rice and baby vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Pepperoni’s Cafe

8123 Hampson St., (504) 865-0336; www.pepperoniscafe.com The New Orleans omelet features Gulf shrimp, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The shrimp wrap is dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and a choice of balsamic vinaigrette, Caesar, Italian or ranch dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Pere Antoine Restaurant & Bar

741 Royal St., (504) 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com Crawfish and crab cake Pontchartrain features pasta topped with crawfish, crab cakes and lemon-butter sauce. The jambalaya omelet is filled with sausage, shrimp and cheese and served with potatoes and toast. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Petit Lion

Troubadour Hotel, 1111 Gravier St., (504) 518-5500; www.petitlionnola.com Chef Phillip Lopez’s restaurant serves roasted sea bass with potato, fennel, sauce Americaine and rouille. Scallop crudo comes with passion fruit and pink peppercorn dashi. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$

Petite Amelie

900 Royal St., (504) 412-8065; www.petiteamelie.net A smoked salmon BLT features smoked salmon from New York’s Acme Smoked Fish on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, red onion, greens and applewood-smoked bacon. Roasted chicken is tossed in roasted garlic sauce and served on toasted ciabatta with rosemary mayonnaise and shredded lettuce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Pho Cam Ly

3814 Magazine St., (504) 644-4228; www.phocamly.com Bun ho hue is spicy beef soup topped with brisket and served with cilantro, onions, bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapenos. Lemon grass chicken fills a banh mi dressed with cucumber, carrot, cilantro and butter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Pho Hoa Restaurant 1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3022094; www.dinevietnamese.com A char-grilled lemon grass pork sandwich is dressed with pickled carrots, daikon radish, cucumbers, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. Beef noodle soup includes slowcooked beef, carrots and rice noodles. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pho NOLA

3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690 Bun bo hue is spicy hue-style beef noodle soup with brisket, pork, Vietnamese ham and tendon. Tempura-fried fish fills a banh mi dressed with pickles, carrots, daikon, jalapenos, cilantro and spicy mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

Pho Orchid

1401 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 301-3368; 2135 St. Charles Ave., (504) 609-3710; 3117

Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-4188; www.pho-orchid.com Eye-round steak tops pho served with basil, sprouts and lime. Bo ne is Vietnamese steak and eggs served with a baguette, butter, pate and salad. Reservations accepted at Houma Boulevard location only. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Pho Tau Bay

1565 Tulane Ave., (504) 368-9846; www.photaubayrestaurant.com The menu includes spring rolls, pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls and more. Seafood noodle soup has shrimp, squid, fish balls and imitation crab and a choice of noodles. Banh mi tom nuong features grilled shrimp, julienned carrots, onions, cucumbers, hot peppers and mayonnaise on a roll. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Phoenicia Restaurant

4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite C, Metairie, (504) 8899950; www.phoenicianola.com The lunchtime gyro platter features thinly sliced beef and lamb gyro, tahini sauce, rice and hummus. Jumbo shrimp are marinated in olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled on skewers and served with two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pier 4 Bar & Grille

Boomtown Casino New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/dining/pier-4 The fried seafood combo plate includes a choice of two seafoods: catfish, oysters or shrimp. The menu also includes barbecue shrimp, crab cakes, seafood pasta and more. Reservations accepted. Dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Pier 424 Seafood Market

424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafood-

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market.com Spicy crawfish lettuce wraps are filled with Louisiana crawfish tails tossed in creamy Cajun sauce with herbs, cucumber, carrot and avocado. Crab cake and shrimp Alfredo features seafood Alfredo sauce served over linguine. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Port of Call

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

Pirogues

2565 Bayou Road, (504) 948-6349; www.piroguesnola.com Falafel salad includes avocado, arugula, cucumber, tomato and tahini dressing. The ahi tuna spring roll includes seasoned, ground raw tuna, cucumbers, avocado and greens wrapped in rice paper and topped with spicy mayonnaise and Sriracha. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Porter & Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8754555; www.porterandlukes.com Fried soft-shell crab Pontchartrain is served over angel hair pasta with Louisiana crawfish tails and Gulf shrimp cream sauce. A trio of mini iceberg wedge salads are topped with local blue crab ravigote, boiled shrimp with remoulade and fried Louisiana oysters with tomatoes and blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pita Pit

5800 Magazine St., (504) 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com The Awakinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Bacon breakfast pita includes eggs, hash browns and bacon wrapped in white or wheat pita. The chicken souvlaki pita features Mediterranean-seasoned chicken, spinach, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives and tzatziki. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

Pizza Delicious

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

Pizza Domenica

4933 Magazine St., (504) 301-4978; www.pizzadomenica.com Shaved Brussels sprouts salad includes pickled golden raisins, toasted almonds and Creole mustard vinaigrette. Clam pizza is topped with butter, garlic, shallots and chilies. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pizza Florence

4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net A chicken Caesar wrap includes mozzarella and lettuce. Seafood pasta is made with crawfish, shrimp, penne and Alfredo sauce and served with salad and garlic bread. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pizza NOLA

141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite A, (504) 872-

0731; www.pizzanola.com The Fleur de Lis pizza has a garlic and olive oil brushed crust topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, bacon and blue cheese. The California club sandwich combines house-roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise on house-baked bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Poboy Company

1817 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 778-2460; 1680 Highway 59, Mandeville, (985) 9512120; www.facebook. com/poboyco The menu features po-boys, seafood plates and salads. The Surf-and-Turf po-boy includes roast beef debris and fried Gulf shrimp. A fried oyster po-boy is dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup. Reservations

CHEF VLADIMIR COSTA PREPARES DISHES WITH HOUSE-MADE SPIRITS AT LULA RESTAURANT DISTILLERY. accepted. Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat., Credit cards. $

Poke Loa

3341 Magazine St., (504) 309-9993; www.eatpokeloa.com The build-your-own poke bowl offers choices of fish (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, octopus) or tofu, toppings (crabmeat, cilantro, wontons, fried onions), a base (greens, white or brown rice) and sauces (tamari, wasabi aioli, lemon miso). A Deluxe Loa bowl includes salmon, tuna, avocado, crabmeat, edamame, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, cilantro, tobiko and lemon-miso aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Praline Connection

542 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com Fried alligator sausage is served with barbecue sauce. Jambalaya includes ham, sausage and vegetables and comes with stewed greens and a choice of cornbread, beans, macaroni and cheese or potato salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Press Street Station

5 Press St., (504) 249-5622; www.pressstreetstation.com Roasted chicken salad combines greens, roasted tomatoes, onion, avocado and Stilton dressing. The Gulf fish sandwich is dressed with basil mayonnaise, radish and pickled onions on house-baked sourdough bread and served with greens tossed in cane PAGE 73

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vinaigrette. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue., dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $

Primitivo

1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 881-1775; www.primitivonola.com Ember-roasted shrimp are topped with smoked catfish aioli and come with boudin rouge dirty rice. Grilled rib-eye is served with a roasted marrow bone and topped with smoked tomato vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pyramids Cafe

3149 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602; www.pyramidscafeonline.com Lamb chops are marinated in olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled and served with hummus, salad and pita. The combination plate includes shawarma, gyro, hummus, salad and pita bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Quarter View Restaurant

613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 8873456; www.quarterviewrestaurant.net Trout is stuffed with crabmeat and topped with crawfish cream sauce. Veal Orleans is topped with shrimp and crawfish cream sauce and served with pasta. No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Quartermaster Deli 1100 Bourbon St.,

(504) 529-1416; www.quartermasterdeli.net A club sandwich features turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. The chef’s salad includes ham, turkey, boiled egg, Swiss and American cheeses, tomatoes and lettuce. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

ways features spicy tuna tartare and miso-seared tuna served with grilled Napa cabbage, cucumber, sweet chili and wasabi aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Rare Form

405 Frenchmen St., (504) 402-3285; www.rareformfrenchmen.com Red beans and rice are served with fried chicken, andouille or hot sausage. For brunch, fried chicken and waffles are served with Sriracha-maple glaze. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering

2018 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 4566362; www.qwikchekdeliandcatering.com House-cooked roast beef fills a po-boy dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and gravy on French bread. For a daily special, housemade meatballs and spaghetti are served with red gravy and Italian green beans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Raw Republic

R&O’s Restaurant

216 Old Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 8311248; www.r-opizza.com The menu includes seafood, po-boys, Italian dishes and boiled crawfish. The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy on a toasted sesame loaf. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish, crabs and oysters. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Tue., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

RF’s Dining Music Cocktails

Chateau LeMoyne Hotel, 301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972;

www.rfsnola.com Blackened Gulf fish comes with andouille, crawfish and crab jambalaya, bearnaise and grilled lemon. Chicken and waffles features buttermilk- and cayenne-battered fried chicken on a waffle with maple-chipotle syrup and a sunny side up egg. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 A combination po-boy includes ham, turkey,

roast beef and melted cheese. House-made hot sausage is available on a bun or foot-long French bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box combo includes four fried chicken tenders, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and a drink. The sandwich combo features three chicken fingers on a Kaiser roll dressed with Cane’s sauce and lettuce, plus

DINERS SHARE A CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE AT SALON RESTAURANT BY SUCRE.

4528 Magazine St., (504) 324-8234; www.rawrepublicjuice.com The Leaf and Serene is a raw smoothie made with spinach, cucumber, grapefruit, lemon, lime, cilantro, vanilla, avocado and honey. Green juice is made from seasonal greens, celery, cucumber, apple and lemon. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Red Dog Diner fries and a drink. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Ralph’s On The Park 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com Turtle soup is topped with sherry. Tuna two

3122 Magazine St., (504) 934-3333; www.reddogdiner.com The chorizo mussel bowl features spicy saffron broth. Cioppino includes clams, mussels, shrimp and drum in spicy tomato broth. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 74

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Red Fish Grill

MOSCA’S Est. 1946

DINNER TUES-SAT Call Ahead. Large parties available. 436-9942 or 436-8950

moscasrestaurant.com

4137 Hwy 90 • WESTWEGO

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Barbecue oysters are flash-fried and served with Crystal barbecue sauce and house-made blue cheese dressing. Hickory-grilled redfish is topped with Louisiana crawfish tails and served with lemon butter sauce and Pontalba potatoes with tasso and wild mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Red Gravy

125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com Sicilian egg pie is a pastry of shirred eggs, cream and cheese served with fruit. Sweet dishes include daily skillet cake specials. Reservations accepted. Brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

The Red Maple

1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 3670935; www.theredmaple.com A crabmeat-stuffed mushroom cap is served with lemon beurre blanc. Grilled Gulf fish Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat and mushroom sherry sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Red’s Chinese

3048 St. Claude Ave., (504) 304-6030; www.redschinese.com Kung pao pastrami includes smoked brisket, celery, onion, bell peppers and rice cakes. General’s chicken is fried chicken served with bourbon-soy sauce, peanuts and cilantro. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.reginellis.com The menu features pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches and salads. The Veggie Reggie pie includes roasted cauliflower, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and pesto sauce. The Uptowner sandwich has smoked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes,

sprouts and hot pepper relish on focaccia bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Remoulade

309 Bourbon St., (504) 523-0377; www.remoulade.com The menu includes po-boys, burgers, fried seafood baskets, raw oysters and more. Barbecue shrimp are shell-on Gulf shrimp baked in peppery butter sauce. Barbecued baby back pork ribs are served with tangy barbecue sauce, fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill

4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.facebook.com/ rendoninn The Boudreaux burger features an 8-ounce patty topped with hot sausage, bacon, fried onions and remoulade. Dugout nachos are served with chicken, bacon and tomato topped with crispy onions and remoulade. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Restaurant Cypress

4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Slow-roasted duck with huckleberry glaze is served with andouille and cornbread dressing. Sesame shrimp is tossed with habanero and sesame sauce and served with vegetable fried rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com Chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse combine haute cuisine and refined takes on rustic dishes. Crawfish-stuffed redfish Napoleon is served with artichoke and oyster stew and a fried crawfish boulette.

Triptych of quail features Southern-fried, boudin-stuffed and absinthe-glazed quail. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant Rebirth

857 Fulton St., (504) 522-6863; www.restaurantrebirth.com The Tomahawk pork chop is served with sugar cane reduction, bacon-braised haricots verts, brabant potatoes and fried shallots. Foie gras boudin-stuffed quail is served with kale, pomegranate molasses and marmalade. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Reuben’s Soup & Sandwich Co.

920 Gravier St., (504) 586-8982; www.reubenssandwich.com The European grilled cheese sandwich is made with arugula, Pecorino Romano and Swiss cheese on wheat bread. The 920 club combines roasted turkey breast, Creole tomatoes, bacon, avocado, lettuce and house-made pesto sauce on wheat bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Rib Room

Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com Chilled lobster and beet salad features baby arugula, pickled red onions, toasted pine nuts, goat cheese and verjus blanc vinaigrette. The St. Louis rib-eye is served with NOLA Brown Ale-battered onion rings and tasso-braised Southern greens. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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choice of sides, such as brabant potatoes, grits or fruit. The Mediterranean omelet is filled with creamed spinach and artichokes, tomato and onion, is topped with feta and mozzarella cheeses and served with potatoes or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Riccobono’s Peppermill

3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 4552266; www.riccobonospeppermill.com Eggplant Madelaine features pan-fried eggplant medallions topped with stewed Roma tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese and served with spaghetti. Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with poached eggs and hollandaise and served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Ristorante Del Porto 501 E. Boston St., Cov-

ington, (985) 875-1006; www.delportoristorante.com Veal meatballs come with polenta croutons, grated Florentine truffle cheese and veal jus. Pan-roasted Good Food Farms’ half chicken is served with whipped potatoes, garlic-roasted broccoli and mushroom Marsala sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

(504) 325-5530; www.facebook.com/ rivershackgretna A chicken breast breaded with Italian breadcrumbs is topped with Swiss and cheddar cheeses and bacon. Roast beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, horseradish and Creole mustard are served on rye. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Ristorante Filippo

Rivershack Tavern

1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 8354008; www.ristorantefilippo.com Oysters al Oreganate are baked with Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs and garlic. Veal Sorrentina is sauteed veal layered with eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese and served with pasta marinara. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rivershack Gretna 714 First St., Gretna,

TUESDAY Monday catfish NIGHT

RED BEANS with FRIED

CHICKEN

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4-9 PM $ 17.95 GRILLED OR FRIED CATFISH

Highway, Chalmette, (504) 279-8323 The menu includes poboys filled with roast beef, sausage, meatballs, fried seafood, veal Parmesan and more. Side items include jambalaya, onion rings, potato salad, spicy green beans and signatures macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

www.rocknbowl.com The menu includes burgers, boudin bites and chicken wings served with waffles or fries. Rosemary skewered shrimp are boiled shrimp tossed in remoulade. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Rock-N-Sake

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; 2913 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 267-9761; www.rocknsake.com Grilled petit beef shoulder comes with two sides and three sauces: housemade teriyaki, miso-Gorgonzola cream and Japanese chimichurri. A salmon zest roll features salmon and snow crab in soybean paper topped with salmon and grated lemon zest and served with spicy ponzu dipping sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com An alligator po-boy features a spicy blend of pork and alligator sausage and is served with fries or sweet potato fries. The menu also includes fried catfish, shrimp and oysters. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rock ’n’ Bowl

Rolls-N-Bowls

605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com The Rocking Beef plate includes sauteed cube steak and onions over rice topped with a sunny side egg and served with salad The R&B special includes a small bowl of pho and a sandwich. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Root & Square Root 1800 Magazine St., (504) 309-7800; www.squareroot-

Rocky & Carlo’s

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700;

613 W. St. Bernard

nola.com Chef Phillip Lopez’s restaurant offers a changing menu featuring dishes such as pickled shrimp and deviled eggs with pimenton and potatoes, and beef and oyster tartare with Parmesan and rye toast. A charcuterie board with 15 house-made options is served with Bellegarde Bakery bread and housemade pickles. Square Root offers a prix fixe tasting menu (reservations are required). Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Rosa Mezcal

1814 Magazine St., (504) 304-7063; www.facebook.com/ rosamezcalnola Playeros tacos are filled with grilled shrimp, cream cheese-stuffed jalapenos, bacon and chipotle mayonnaise. Apache tacos are filled with sirloin, cactus and Oaxaca cheese. Both are served with two sides. Delivery available. Reser-

W ednesday

STEAK NIGHT

$ 5 MARGARITAS

martinis & 5 House Wine

Pizzas!

5 Cosmos

Friday

CHARGRILLED OYSTERS FRESH FISH

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Royal House Oyster Bar

441 Royal St., (504) 5282601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com Crawfish ravioli are filled with ricotta and topped with crabmeat and crawfish cream sauce. Fried oyster tacos are topped with St. Louis slaw. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Royal Sushi & Bar

1913 Royal St., (504) 8271900; www.royalsushinola.com The menu includes sushi, specialty rolls, gyoza, ramen, hibachi fried rice, teriyaki dishes, salads and more. The White Ninja roll features spicy tuna, albacore, cucumber, cilantro, jalepeno, Sriracha, ponzu sauce and wasabi creme. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily,

late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Ruby Slipper

139 S. Cortez St., (504) 525-9355; 200 Magazine St., (504) 723-0726; 1005 Canal St., (504) 525-9355; 2001 Burgundy St., (504) 525-9355; 2802 Magazine St., (504) 525-9355; www.therubyslippercafe.net Eggs Cochon features slow-cooked applebraised pork debris, poached eggs and hollandaise on a buttermilk biscuit. Pan-seared Gulf fish St. Peter is served over a cheesy grit cake with sauteed spinach and tomatoes, a skewer of grilled shrimp and Creole mustard hollandaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Rue 127

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com

Cornmeal-fried oysters are served with Thai barbecue sauce, basil, coconut milk and pickled carrot salad. Diver scallops come with cauliflower puree, bacon, almonds, capers, shiitake mushrooms and caviar. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Leroy’s eggs are poached eggs with andouille on a sage grit cake topped with bechamel. The TexiCali omelet has chicken, avocado, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cheddar cheese and is topped with salsa. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Rusty Pelican

1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343; www.ruedelacourse.com The coffee shop serves breakfast sandwiches featuring eggs, bacon, sausage or ham and a choice of cheese on locally made bagels. The Marigny sandwich has sun-dried tomato cream cheese, avocado, sprouts, lettuce and tomatoes on a bagel. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Russell’s Marina Grill 8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-9980; www.russellsmarinagrill.net

500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 778-0364; www.sippinstation.com The Jacked Up burger is a half-pound beef patty topped with bacon, cheddar cheese and a fried slice of chipotle pepper Jack cheese. A trio of fish tacos features mahi mahi, cabbage, pico de gallo and Baja sauce. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., (504) 5877099; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,

(504) 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com Filets mignons, T-bones, New York strips and bone-in rib-eyes are seared in an 1,800-degree broiler and served on a plate sizzling with butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp comes in a sauce of white wine, butter, garlic and spices. Reservations recommended. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Poydras Street: lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

SWEGS Kitchen

Citywide; www.swegskitchen.com A chopped Asian salad includes seared tuna, mixed greens, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, almonds, avocado, mango and Asian vinaigrette. Roasted sirloin with kale chimichurri comes with a choice of vegetable sides such as stewed okra or roasted tomatoes and squash. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Saffron NOLA

505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 6, Gretna, (504) 3632174; www.saffronnola.com Curried seafood gumbo is an Indian take on the local dish. Raarha masala features bone-in goat meat marinated in yogurt. Reservations recommended. Dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

Saigon Noodle House

925 Behrman Highway, Suite 9, Gretna, (504) 393-8883 Bun bo hue is a spicy beef and pork noodle soup. Stir-fried egg noodles come with seafood. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

St. Charles Tavern

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comes with a choice of loaded baked potato or french fries. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

St. James Cheese Company

641 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; 5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com The Warehouse District cafe serves the Always Sunny sandwich, featuring roast beef, Gruyere cheese, sweet peppers and caramelized onions with Dijon mustard on a toasted onion brioche. The Uptown cheese shop features a pork belly sandwich with chimichurri-marinated pork belly, Epoisses cheese, chow chow and bacon aioli on ciabatta. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

St. Lawrence

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111; www.saintlawrencenola.com Three pieces of fried chicken are served with collard greens, mashed potatoes and chicken and tasso gravy. The Buffalo chicken sandwich features a fried chicken breast tossed in house sauce and topped with a fried egg. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Saints & Sinners

627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com The crawfish platter includes one-and-a-half pounds of Louisiana crawfish, two Double D sausage links, two pieces of corn on the cob and two red potatoes. Crawfish pies feature creamy risotto-style rice and crawfish in puff pastry. Reservations accepted. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Sake Cafe

817 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite B, Kenner, (504) 468-8829; 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite A, Harahan, (504) 7338879; 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-7253; www.sakecafela.com

A fried fish fillet comes with sweet chili sauce and fried rice. The Tropical roll is made with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, snowcrab and avocado wrapped in soy paper and topped with sweet chili mango sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Sake Cafe Uptown

2830 Magazine St., (504) 894-0033; www.sakecafeonmagazine.com Thinly sliced ahi tuna and Fuji apple are served with goat cheese balls and ponzu-olive oil sauce. The New Orleans roll is stuffed with crawfish and avocado, topped with snow crab and spicy tuna and served with wasabi tobiko and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Salon Restaurant by Sucre

622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com Macaroni and cheese is available with truffled wild mushrooms or crawfish. The hot chocolate PB&J dessert features chocolate cake, peanut butter, strawberry and hot chocolate. Reservations recommended. Brunch and dinner Thu.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Salvo’s Seafood

7742 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 393-7303; www.salvosseafood.com The menu includes raw and baked oysters, fried seafood platters, po-boys, boiled shrimp, crawfish, crabs and more. The butterflied shrimp plate features a dozen shrimp, salad and fries, and potato salad or coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Sammy’s Deli

3000 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com Catfish is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat and served with shrimp and crab cream sauce and two sides. The Ray Ray sandwich features fried chicken topped with ham and Swiss cheese on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sandro’s Trattoria

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com Osso buco is a 20-ounce pork shank cooked in broth with garlic, onion and mushrooms served with angel hair pasta. Seafood cannelloni are stuffed with crawfish and crabmeat and served over angel hair pasta with seafood Alfredo sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Sassafras Restaurant 2501 Leon C. Simon Blvd., (504) 288-3939; www.sassafrascreolekitchen.com Smothered shrimp and okra is made with smoked sausage in Creole tomato sauce served over rice with salad. St. Roch seafood pasta features sauteed crawfish tails and Gulf shrimp over angel hair pasta with cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Satsuma Cafe

3218 Dauphine St., (504) 304-5962; 7901 Maple St., (504) 309-5557; www.satsumacafe.com The menu includes coffee drinks, freshly squeezed juices, baked goods and more. The bacon, cheese and egg breakfast sandwich is served on a croissant, bagel or toast. The Mexican breakfast features two eggs, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese and corn tortillas. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Saucy’s

4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www.saucysnola.com The two-meat combo plate includes a choice of meats (beef brisket, ribs, pulled pork, alligator sausage, boudin or grilled chicken), sides (goat cheese and macaroni, smoked beans, potato salad, coleslaw or grilled asparagus) and house Fantasy sauce or other sauces. The Smokeout burger is topped with smoked Gouda and comes dressed with Creole chipotle mayonnaise on a toasted brioche

bun. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; www.seaworthynola.com The restaurant offers a selection of raw oysters and caviar. Glazed pork belly is served with grilled apples, ricotta and pickled onion scapes. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

The Second Line Co. 4345 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4664069; www.facebook. com/secondlineco A 10-ounce beef patty burger is served with fries. For an appetizer, quesadillas can be filled with chicken, shrimp or jambalaya. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Seed

1330 Prytania St., (504) 302-2599; www.seedyourhealth.com Raw pad thai combines cucumber noodles, shredded carrots, cilantro, green onions, sprouts and almond-tamarind sauce. Artichoke cakes consist of hearts of palm, roasted corn, red pepper, green onions, garlic, gluten-free panko and Buffalo sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Seersucker

938 Hancock St., Gretna, (504) 702-8040; www.seersuckercatering.com The Three Little Pigs po-boy features hot sausage, bacon, Black Forest ham and American cheese. Fried catfish is served with jalapeno cornbread topped with cheddar cheese and tartar sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116; www. seithersseafood.com Cajun tuna poke includes boiled shrimp, avocado, pineapple, jalapeno, tuna and snow crab over tortilla chips. The Ham-

per includes boiled blue crab, snow crab legs, boiled shrimp, crawfish, corn, potatoes, garlic, celery and mushrooms. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Semolina

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com Pasta jambalaya includes chicken, andouille, smoked Gouda cheese, Creole sauce, penne pasta and green onions. Fish Chauvin is a trout fillet topped with shrimp in spicy cream sauce and served with spinach, mushrooms and angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Shack

1204 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 888-6288; www.theshackcovington.com A smoked duck quesadilla is stuffed with roasted poblano peppers and cheese and topped with pickled onion, cilantro crema, tomatillo salsa and house-made hot sauce. Braised brisket Machaca features brisket rubbed with coffee, cinnamon and ancho chile and served with smoked tomato, creamed chiles and house-made tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Shake Sugary

3304 St. Claude Ave., (504) 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com Vegan biscuits and gravy features gluten-free biscuits topped with mushroom gravy. Vegan banana-chocolate chip tea bread is made with fresh bananas. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Shank Charcuterie

2352 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5281; www.shankcharcuterie.com Ropa vieja is shredded beef over coconut rice with pickled red onions. Beef sugo features beef sauce simmered for five hours served with Castelvetrano olives and Parmesan over pasta. No reservations. Lunch and

dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Shaya

4213 Magazine St., (504) 891-4213; www.shayarestaurant.com Alon Shaya’s modern Israeli cuisine features house-baked pita bread and small dishes of baba ghanoush, goat cheesestuffed peppers, pickles, Moroccan carrots and more. Lutenitsa features roasted tomatoes, peppers and eggplant served with house-baked pita. Roasted salmon is served with tarragon, apricot and walnut potato salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www.shimmyshack.net Blueberry-barbecue pork sliders are topped with melted provolone. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served in hollowed-out French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Short Stop Po-Boys

119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crab and okra. Oyster po-boys feature cornmeal-breaded Louisiana oysters on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Shyan’s Kitchen

3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 302-9901; www.eatshyans.com The restaurant serves Indian and Pakistani dishes from Kashmir, including biryani, kebabs, curries, naan, pratha and more. Carrot and potato samosas get spicy heat from red chilies. Chicken tikka masala is served with raita. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Silver Whistle Cafe

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signature blueberry muffins. The breakfast po-boy features scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese, andouille and Sriracha hollandaise on toasted French bread, and it comes with hash browns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Simone’s Market

8207 Oak St., (504) 2737706; www.simonesmarket.com Scotch eggs are local farm eggs encased in pork sausage and panko served with mustard seeds and house-made pickles. The Market Veggie sandwich features seared shiitake mushrooms, wilted rainbow chard and kale, Muenster cheese, green tomato chow chow and garlic aioli on Wild Flour multigrain bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Slice Pizzeria

1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; Loyola University, Carrollton Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com The Sportsman’s Paradise pie features Gulf shrimp, Cajun-Italian sausage, caramelized onions, green bell peppers, diced tomatoes and onions. The BBG pie is a white pizza topped with bacon, basil and garlic. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Slim Goodies Diner

3322 Magazine St., (504) 891-3447; www.slimgoodiesdiner.com The Jewish Coonass features two potato latkes topped with grilled spinach, two eggs and crawfish etouffee. The Orleans Slammer includes hash browns, house-made chili, two strips of hickory-smoked bacon, two eggs and melted cheddar over toast or a biscuit. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Smashburger

3300 Magazine St., (504) 342-2653;

Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7906; www.smashburger.com The Smash burger is topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Smash sauce and ketchup on an egg bun. Spinach and goat cheese salad includes grilled or fried chicken, raisins, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, tomatoes, onions and balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Smitty’s Seafood

2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 468-1647 Smitty’s seafood boat features fried shrimp, fish and oysters, stuffed crab, french fries and French bread. Boiled crawfish are available daily. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Smoke BBQ

1005 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 3025307; www.smokebbqcovington.com Barbecue options include St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and house-made smoked or hot sausages. Smoke fries are hand-cut fries topped with burnt brisket ends, smoked cheddar cheese, house white sauce and green onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com Fish Marigny features a fried fillet topped with Gulf shrimp in Creole cream sauce. The steak burger features an Angus beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato and pickles served with fries. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com Geaux Fish a la Crawfish Boil is served with Louisiana seafood boiled vegetables, confit garlic gnocchi, roasted Chinese long beans and crawfish

broth. Sidecar salad includes sous vide Bosc pears, pickled Granny Smith apples, shaved Gruyere cheese, baby arugula, cranberry vinaigrette, sage and rosemary tuile. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

South Market Pub & Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.southmarketpub.com Cheeseburgers are dressed with tomato, lettuce and onions and served with fries. The menu also includes hot wings, quesadillas, fried pickles, cheese fries, fried boudin balls, fried alligator bites with remoulade or cocktail sauce and more. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Southside Cafe

3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 6436133; www.southsidecafe.net The Peacemaker po-boy includes a dozen fried oysters, American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon and fried eggs. A pork rib-eye dinner is available with a single or double-cut chop and a choice of side items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Specialty Italian Bistro

2330 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 3911090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served over angel hair pasta with garlic cheese bread and salad. Deep-fried, pecan-crusted catfish is topped with pecan-maple sauce and served with sweet potato fries, salad and garlic cheese bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Standard

4206 Magazine St., (504) 509-7306; www.thestandardnola.com Southern fried chick-

en Benedict includes poached eggs and black pepper gravy. The Bayou Benny features andouille sausage and fried oysters over a baguette with poached eggs and bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Station 6 Seafood & Oyster Bar

105 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 345-2936; www.station6nola.com Bucktown cracked crab stew includes Gulf shrimp and oysters served with cornbread. The Sloppy Drew sandwich features braised beef, provolone and onion jam. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com Shrimp bordelaise features jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, white wine and garlic butter and flamed with brandy. A la carte steak choices include filets mignons, rib-eyes, New York strips and porterhouses. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Steamboat Natchez

Toulouse Street Wharf, 400 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8777; www.steamboatnatchez.com Creole shrimp pasta salad is made with celery, onions, Creole seasonings, rosemary-thyme vinaigrette and Parmesan. The Steamboat Round is roast wagyu beef served with natural jus, horseradish cream and truffle mustard. Reservations required. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Stein’s Market and Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.net The Sam sandwich includes pastrami, Swiss cheese, house-made coleslaw and Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread. The Reuben comes with hot corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian

dressing on rye. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Tue.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

Step Brothers Bar & Grill

4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 8899856; www.stepbrothersbar.com The 8-ounce Step Brother’s burger is dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and pickles. Wednesday’s steak night features an 8-ounce filet mignon served with two sides such as salad, fries, garlic mashed potatoes or spinach. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Steve’s Diner

Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5228198; www.stevesdiner.net The chicken-bacon melt features sliced, grilled chicken breast, applewood-smoked bacon, melted Swiss cheese and buttermilk ranch served open-faced on toasted french bread. The daily catfish plate features different preparations, such as fried with pecan butter on Monday and baked with lemon butter on Tuesday. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

The Store

814 Gravier St., (504) 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com Roasted turkey is topped with brie and caramelized onions and pressed sourdough or wheat bread. Shrimp nicoise salad features feta, green beans, shaved red onions, boiled Gulf shrimp, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, boiled egg and croutons with Creole mustard vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

The Stuffed Crab

3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-5444; www.thestuffedcrab.com Lump crab salad has lettuce, bacon, cheese, avocado, red onion, lump crabmeat and remoulade dressing. Crab cake Drew tops angel hair

pasta tossed with Cajun cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Sucre

622 Conti St., (504) 2677098; 3025 Magazine St., (504) 520-8311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com These sweet shops serve chocolates, cookies, pastries, marshmallows and more. French-style macarons are airy cookie sandwiches filled with mousse. Sorbet and gelato are available in flavors such as lemon pie, cafe au lait, triple dark chocolate, banana fudge, mango, strawberry and raspberry. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sugar Park

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 942-2047; www.sugarparknola.com The Brooklyn Bridge pie features spinach, mushrooms and garlic. Weekly specials include tacos on Thrusdays and fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy on Fridays. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Suis Generis

3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com The menu changes weekly and features dishes such as lemon-seared foie gras with cayenne-Romano beignets and porter-braised beef short ribs with smashed cauliflower-chickpea tahini gratin and local herb tabbouleh. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SukhoThai

2200 Royal St., (504) 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., (504) 373-6471; ww.sukhothai-nola.com Drunken duck breast is stir-fried with roasted chili paste, onions, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, egg, basil and wild rice noodles. Pineapple seafood curry

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Sun Ray Grill

French bread croutons. The Costa Rican breakfast includes two eggs, avocado, pico de gallo and cheddar cheese over white or brown rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 3910053; www.sunraygrill.com Plaquemines oyster bread features sauteed local oysters, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes in garlic cream sauce topped with fried oysters. The Barataria features a choice of panseared fish topped with garlicky fried oysters served with grits and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Superior Grill

Sweet Things & Grill

3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleans. superiorgrill.com The El Paso platter includes a chicken enchilada, a chile relleno, a taco, a tamale and a cheese enchilada topped with chili con carne. Carnitas tacos feature pulled pork in corn tortillas with avocado, red onion, tomatillo sauce, rice and beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com Pecan-crusted drum is served over Creole potatoes with barbecue butter sauce and Creole hollandaise. Seafood pasta features sauteed shrimp, crab, mussels and olives in garlic pomodoro sauce over angel hair pasta with basil and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar

1418 Magazine St., (504) 524-3828; 4807 Magazine St., (504) 895-5757; www.surreysnola.com Shrimp and grits features Gulf shrimp atop a bowl of grits with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce, bacon, scallions and

420 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 898-2166; www.sweetdaddysbarbq.com Black Angus beef brisket is smoked over pecan wood for 14 hours and served with a choice of two sides, including jambalaya, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and fried okra. For a Friday special, thin strips of catfish are fried and served with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ 301 N. Broad St., (504) 218-7544; 806 Conti St., (504) 5104069; 1011 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-1845; 6617 W. Judge Perez Drive, Arabi, (504) 309-6009; www.sweetthingsdonuts.com Mini burgers dressed with mustard, onions and pickles can be ordered individually or in a combo with fries and a drink. The Big Breakfast includes two eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns and toast or a biscuit. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with white balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced apples, grated Grana Padano cheese and crushed hazelnuts. House-made pappardelle noodles are topped with Bolognese — made with ground pork, beef, tomato, milk, garlic, celery, onions and carrots — and grated Grana Padano. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Chicken Tableau includes

herb-roasted chicken breast, a crispy, boneless chicken thigh, potatoes, bearnaise and chicken demi-glace. Pan-roasted redfish Bienville is served with frisee fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Tag’s Meat Market & Deli

1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 277-6594 The Butcher Boy special includes a Butcher Boy burger, french fries and a soft drink. A Thursday lunch special features a 12- to 14-ounce rib-eye served with fries and bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859; www.facebook.com/ tajnola Chicken vindaloo features boneless chicken in spicy curry sauce. Masala dosa is a large rice and lentil crepe stuffed with potatoes cooked with

mustard seeds and curry leaves. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Tal’s Hummus

4800 Magazine St., (504) 267-7357; www.talshummus.com The menu includes pita sandwiches, salads, dips, kebabs, falafel and more. The mezze sampler includes hummus, baba ghanoush, fried eggplant, goat cheese labneh, tabbouleh quinoa and Moroccan carrots. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Tandoori Chicken

2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880; www.tandoorichickennola.com Dishes cooked in the restaurant’s tandoori oven include chicken tikka masala, featuring a chicken breast in tomato sauce. Lamb is ground with herbs and spices and served on kebabs. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Taqueria Corona

1827 Hickory Ave., Har-

ahan, (504) 738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5088; 5932 Magazine St., (504) 897-3974; www.taqueriacorona.com The menu includes tacos, burritos, flautas, quesadillas, salads, Mexican pizza and more. Fried fish tacos are topped with cabbage and spicy sauce. A shrimp quesadilla is filled with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and served with guacamole and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Tartine

7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com Ham Tartine features a triple-cream brie, fig mustard and lettuce on a baguette. The grilled steak sandwich features pistou, spicy aioli, pickled carrots and shallots. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Taste Of Tokyo

10160 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyo-

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riverridge.com The Upside-down roll features salmon and snow crab inside and seared pepper tuna and garlic-jalapeno sauce on top. Japanese curry shrimp includes carrots and potatoes and is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Tasting Room

1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com Paella includes Gulf shrimp, mussels, clams, chicken, chorizo and saffron rice. Gulf shrimp pasta features penne and Cajun cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Thai Mint

1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001; www.thaimintrestaurant.com Seafood tom yum is a spicy soup flavored with lemon grass and lime and includes squid, shrimp, scallops, mussels, basil and mushrooms. Spicy catfish curry features catfish fillets, bell pepper, carrots, bamboo shoots and green peppers in red curry. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Thanh Thanh Restaurant

131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 3688678; www.t2restaurant.com Vietnamese crepes are stuffed with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts and onions and served with lettuce, herbs and fish sauce. Mama’s pad thai is available with chicken or shrimp sauteed with spicy sauce, rice noodles, carrots, bean sprouts, white onions and garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, (504) 733-3803; 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www. theospizza.com The Local Pro is an olive oil-brushed crust topped with tomatoes, zucchini, black pepper, mozzarella, feta and basil. Jammer’s “O”riginal pie features Canadian bacon, mushrooms, banana peppers, onions, mozzarella and goat cheese on a tomato sauce base. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Suite 1, Slidell, (985) 6393335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www. timesgrill.com The Sweet Heat bacon cheeseburger is topped with melted cheddar, hickory-smoked bacon and house-made hickory barbecue sauce. Shrimp remoulade salad features boiled or fried shrimp, egg, greens, tomatoes, carrots, red onion and remoulade. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Toast

1845 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 351-3664; 5433 Laurel St., (504) 2673260; www.toastneworleans.com Aebleskivers are puffed

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942; www. tomasbistro.com A grilled pompano fillet is served with heirloom cherry tomato sauce vierge, shaved fennel and arugula salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette. The filet mignon is topped with foie gras, shaved black truffles and marchand de vin. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com Fish Capri is sauteed drum topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, crawfish, capers, artichokes and beurre blanc. Veal picatta features veal cutlets topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon-butter-caper sauce and is served with linguine and haricots verts. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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1205 St. Charles Ave., (504) 324-7674; 4441 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 4545885; www.thatsamorepizzaonline.com The Chicago deep dish pie is a 2-inch-thick pizza available with four sauce options: marinara, barbecue, Alfredo or garlic. A wood-fired Milano pizza is topped with Italian meats including capicola, prosciutto, soppressata and pancetta and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Delivery available. No Reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Tue. Sun. Credit cards. $$

pancake balls topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup, lemon curd, jam, Nutella or caramel. The steak melt includes mushrooms, onions, Gruyere cheese and Dijon mayonnaise and is served with salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

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(504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com All-you-can-eat pancakes are available with chocolate chips, blueberries or pecans and are served with butter and maple syrup. The Lot-O-Burger is dressed and served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

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1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 362-2010; www.tonymandinas.com Kolette Mandina’s turtle soup is made with snapping turtle meat, dark roux and sherry. Grilled redfish Alia is topped with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers, green onions, Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon-white wine-butter sauce and served with linguine. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; www. toupsmeatery.com Gulf seafood Couvillion includes Louisiana fish, shrimp and crab-fat rice. The Meatery board features house-made

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are smoked brisket and pork. Boiled crawfish are available daily. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

green tomatoes are topped with jumbo lump crabmeat cream sauce. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Trey Yuen Cuisine of China

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com Cantonese-style sweet-and-sour pork features fried boneless pork in sweetand-sour sauce. Shrimp with lobster sauce features shrimp, minced pork, onions, black beans, garlic, green onions and egg sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 304-2147; www.toupssouth.com Chef Isaac Toups serves dishes from Louisiana and the South. Sourdough biscuits come with crab-fat butter. A stack of fried pork chops is served with pickled summer squash, coffee aioli and white bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tracey’s

2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com The french fry poboy is dressed with gravy, mayonnaise and American cheese. The Reuben includes Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread and comes with potato salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Trenasse

444 St. Charles Ave., Suite 100, (504) 680-7000; www.trenasse.com Stinky Stew includes Louisiana shrimp, oysters, mussels, fish and crab legs prepared in basil butter broth with a pressed crab po-boy on the side. Buffalo frog legs come with Stilton, mayonnaise, garlic and honeycomb. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tres Bon Cajun Meats

10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com Charcuterie items include boudin, boudin balls and crawfish boudin and there also

Trinity

1117 Decatur St., (504) 325-5789; www.trinityrestaurantneworleans.com Roasted polenta is topped with chanterelles, Parmesan, English peas and stewed onions. Braised pork shank is served with carrot puree, lardons, spaghetti squash and fried pickles. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TruBurger

8115 Oak St., (504) 218-5416; www.truburgernola.com The Uptown burger is dressed with goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, arugula and garlic mayonnaise. Corn dogs are Zweigle’s hot dogs hand-dipped to order in house-made batter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Truck Farm Tavern 11760 River Road, St. Rose, (504) 6990099; www.truckfarmtavern.com House-smoked bacon, pulled pork and smoked ham are topped with Gruyere and apple chutney on rustic bread. Fried

Pan American Life Center, 601 Poydras St., Suite B, (504) 608-3474; www.servingsushi.com Salmon sashimi is topped with white truffle oil, smoked salt and scallions. Miso-marinated sea bass is served with panko-breaded fried eggplant toast and wok-fried bok choy. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tujague’s Restaurant

823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com Gulf puppy drum Pontchartrain is topped with Gulf shrimp, artichokes and jumbo lump crabmeat beurre blanc and served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Gulf shrimp are served over stoneground grits with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce made with Abita Amber. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Turkey and the Wolf

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428; www.turkeyandthewolf.com Tacos Inauthenticos combine hog’s head cheese, American cheeses, jalapenos, shredded lettuce, sour cream and Valentina hot sauce in house-made corn tortillas. The collard green melt features slow-cooked collards, pickled cherries, Swiss cheese and pepper dressing on rye bread. No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Sat. and Mon. Credit cards. $$

Two Tony’s Restaurant

8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-

0801; www.twotonys.com Gulf shrimp pasta Mediterranean is made with plum tomatoes, capers, Kalamata olives, basil oil, garlic, red wine and caramelized onions. Paneed chicken or veal is topped with mushroom meuniere sauce with a choice of side and soup or salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St., (504) 891-9822; www.upperline.com The menu of original and classic Creole dishes includes fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. Slow-roasted duck and andouille etouffee is served with jalapeno cornbread and pepper jelly. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Uptown Sports Bar & Grill

3629 Prytania St., (504) 891-8800; www.uptownsportsnola.com The selection of wings includes fried and boneless wings and sauces in varying levels of peppery heat, barbecue, ranch, blue cheese and more. The menu also includes sandwiches, po-boys, burgers, salads, pizza, ribs, boiled crawfish and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Vacherie

Hotel St. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., (504) 207-4532; www.vacherierestaurant.com The Taste of Vacherie sampler includes seafood gumbo, shrimp etouffee, pork belly, collard greens and friend green tomatoes with remoulade. A roast beef debris po-boy includes slowcooked beef round and gravy on French bread and is served with roasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Vazquez Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant

515 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 893-9336; www.vazquezpoboy.com Cuban specialties include roast pork served with black beans, rice and fried plantains. Breaded pork chops are served over lima beans with salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

Vega Tapas Cafe

2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8362007; www.vegatapascafe.com Paella de la Vega includes shrimp, mussels, chicken, chorizo, vegetables, saffron and Spanish bomba rice. Huevos de la Sampson includes two poached eggs and house-made chorizo on an English muffin topped with chorizo cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 301-2083; www.thevelvetcactus.com Crawfish boil queso features crawfish, corn and vegetables mixed with queso and Cotija cheeses. Seared ahi tuna comes with grilled pineapple-habanero relish. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; www.venezianeworleans.net Breaded veal Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat, artichokes, mushrooms, green onions and lemon butter. An 8-ounce filet mignon is served with a side item. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Vessel NOLA

3835 Iberville St., (504) 6032775; www.vesselnola.com Cast iron-seared octopus is served with tomato, lemon, bonito flakes and risotto-style black-eyed peas prepared with octopus stock. For brunch, wild boar ragu is served with a Parmigiano-Reggiano polenta cake, poached eggs and pecorino. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 Shepherd’s pie is ground beef topped with garlic mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Spicy jambalaya is made with chicken, spicy sausage, vegetables and rice. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com House-made cannelloni are stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with house-made tomato sauce. Chicken Parmesan is topped with mozzarella and served with pasta in tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant

Traditional Crawfish Boil

Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad

Fresh Louisiana Crawfish Boiled Onsite With Onions, Lemons, Celery, Garlic Baby Potatoes, Sausage, Ears of Corn

baby greens, chopped cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, grilled summer squash and sweet peppers, sweet basil, balsamic vinaigrette

gourmet additions: Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes

Strawberry Salad

appetizers

mixed spring greens, strawberries, blue cheese crumbles, roasted pecans, strawberr y vinaigrette

Homemade Andouille Queso Dip spicy andouille, chopped chilies, tomatoes, spicy cheese sauce, fried tortilla chips

Crawfish Bread Italian loaf, Louisiana spiced crawfish tails, cheddar, pepper jack, scallion

Andouille Bites andouille coins, creole mustard, in butter y pastr y

BBQ Duck Empanadas braised Chile, duck, habanero dip

Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles

salads Southwest Chicken Salad shredded lettuce, red and green cabbage, cilantro, roasted corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, spicy tortilla strips, buttermilk battered chicken strips, BBQ ranch dressing

entrées BBQ Chicken white Alabama styled BBQ sauce

BBQ Ribs St. Louis style pork spare ribs, tangy Tennessee style BBQ sauce

BBQ Amberjack Gulf Amberjack, chile garlic rub, salsa, tortillas

Beef Brisket sweet and smoky molasses BBQ sauce

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5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, (504) 689-2482 The Big Boy seafood platter for two features fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, frog legs, crawfish tails and soft-shell crab. Flounder Lafitte is a fillet rolled with provolone, pecans, crawfish and crabmeat, deepfried and topped with crawfish “paradise” sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VooDoo BBQ & Grill

Citywide; www.voodoobbq.com The Carnival platter includes barbecued pork, chicken, sausage and brisket with house sauces and two side items. The barbecue-stuffed baked potato is loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, green onions and pork, brisket or smoked chicken. PAGE 87

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Succotash roasted sweet summer corn and peppers, edamame, creole spice

Mardi Gras Slaw broccoli, carrots, purple cabbage, golden raisins, sunf lower seeds, bacon, creamy slaw dressing

Potato Salad bacon, sour cream, chives, boiled new potatoes

Crawfish Pasta Salad crawfish tails, roasted corn, sweet peppers, fresh herbs, hot sauce aioli, pasta shells

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(504) 525-4767 The All That Jazz po-boy fills grilled French bread with ham, turkey, shrimp, American and Swiss cheeses, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and house “Wow” sauce. Barbecued ribs are served with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and two vegetable sides. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $$

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WOW Cafe

Citywide; www.wowcafe.com The Shanghai fried shrimp po-boy is dressed with Asian slaw, cilantro, Shanghai Foo’s gold sauce and ranch dressing. Santa Fe chicken tacos feature fried or grilled chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and Santa Fe sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

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Wakin’ Bakin’

4408 Banks St., (504) 252-0343; www.wakinbakin.com The Big John is a sausage and cheddar biscuit served with coffee. House-baked biscuits are served with sausage gravy, eggs and bacon. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com The menu includes fried seafood platters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. Cajundillas are tortillas filled with chicken, boudin, pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, andouille and rice. Uncle B’s buttermilk-dipped chicken fingers are served with waffle fries and honey mustard. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Walker’s Southern Style BBQ 10828 Hayne Blvd., (504) 241-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com The cochon de lait poboy comes with house dressing and shredded cabbage and is served on French bread. The brisket po-boy is dressed with house sauce and cabbage and served on French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri. Cash only. $$

Wasabi

900 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com Wasabi honey shrimp are served in creamy, sweet honey sauce. The sashimi dinner includes tuna, salmon, whitefish, yellowtail, octopus, mackerel and crab stick. No reservations. Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069; www.wayfarenola.com The Southern fried pork chop is served with garlic and roasted corn grits, collard greens and redeye gravy. The pulled chicken Dijon sandwich is dressed with tomato confit, Kalamata olives, bread-and-butter pickles, arugula, red onion and Dijon mustard on ciabatta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse & Restaurant

769 W. Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9990; www.wjsmokehouse.com The Smokehouse platter includes half a slowsmoked chicken, brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, house-made barbecue sauce and cheddar grits. Stuffed crab Benedict features blue crab stuffing, poached eggs, hollandaise, grits and a crackling biscuit. Reservations accepted.

Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 138, Metairie, (504) 5936955; www.wellcompany.com The Immune smoothie is made with coconut water, honey, probiotics, vitamin C, orange, banana, mango and pineapple. The Well smoothie features unsweetened almond milk, coconut water or alkaline water mixed with chocolate or vanilla UltraMeal and a choice of fruit. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Welty’s Deli & Catering

336 Camp St., (504) 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com The New Orleans AK sandwich features choices of four deli meats, cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. Shrimp remoulade salad features boiled Louisiana shrimp, romaine lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, boiled egg and remoulade. No reservations. PAGE 88

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Who Dat Coffee Cafe

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; www.whodatcoffeecafellc.com Da Crab Bene features two crab cakes topped with poached eggs and Creole hollandaise on ciabatta and is served with fruit. The Veggie Da’Light sandwich includes spinach, Roma tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese on grilled ciabatta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Whole Foods Market

300 N. Broad St., (504) 434-3364; 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-8225; 3450 Highway 190, Suite B, Mandeville, (985) 2313328; 5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119; www.wholefoodsmarket.com Prepared food options include pizza, baked goods, sandwiches, a salad bar and more. Couscous primavera is available as a side or an entree with vegetables. Chicken wings come with sauces such as spicy Buffalo, Sriracha, sweet chili and barbecue. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Willa Jean

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 509-7334; www.willajean.com New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp top grilled sourdough bread with melted burrata cheese. Willa Jean chocolate chip cookies are served with vanilla milk. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Willie Mae’s Scotch House

2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; Willie Mae’s Grocery & Deli, 7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 417-5424; www.williemaesnola.com Willie Mae’s is known for its fried chicken. Vegan and vegetarian sides include red

beans and rice, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Bread pudding is served with chocolate rum sauce. No reservations. St. Ann Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Wink’s Bakery & Bistro

500 Port of Orleans Place, (504) 3092481; 1218 Decatur St., (504) 309-2481; winksbakery.com The bakery is known for its buttermilk drops and also serves donuts. Breakfast sandwiches include eggs and a choice of meat on toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Wit’s Inn

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com Barbecue chicken pizza features chicken topped with herb sauce, mozzarella, green peppers, red onions, jalapeno barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. Daily lunch pizza specials include pepperoni, chicken combo pies and a salad pie. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse

404 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 281-4893; www.woodpizzaneworleans.com Tutti carne pizza features applewood-smoked bacon, prosciutto, coppa, spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Baked bruschetta is two pieces of toasted pistolette topped with pesto goat cheese, balsamic tomatoes, roasted garlic oil, chopped basil and arugula. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

World of Beer

300 Julia St., (504) 299-3599; www.worldofbeer.com /locations/warehousedistrict The menu includes snacks, burgers, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, chicken wings,

salads and more. Giant Bavarian soft pretzels are served with housemade, stone-ground mustard. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Ye Olde College Inn

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com Wild-caught Gulf fish is topped with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat and served with maque choux and roasted corn sauce. Braised beef brisket comes with garlic whipped potatoes, bacon Brussels sprouts, gravy and fried onion rings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Zara’s Lil’ Giant Supermarket & Po-boys

4838 Prytania St., (504) 895-0581; www.zarasmarket.com House-made chicken salad features chicken breast, green onions, Tony Chachere’s seasoning and mayonnaise. Weekly specials include red beans and rice, stuffed peppers, lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs and fried fish. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Zea Rotisserie & Bar Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com Rotisserie chicken is served with two side items and sauces such as pineapple-jalapeno glaze or sweet chili glaze. Thai-style St. Louis ribs are basted with ginger-infused soy sauce and sweet chili glaze and topped with Asian herbs. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Zimmer’s Seafood

4915 St. Anthony Ave., (504) 282-7150; www.facebook.com/ zimmersseafood The combination seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, french fries, bread and salad or coleslaw. Seafood po-boys feature fried shrimp, oysters, fish or soft-shell crab. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit card. $

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TUESDAY 28 21st Amendment — 30 x 90 Blues Women, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Chip & Friend, noon; Dana & the Boneshakers, 6:30; Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 10 Banks Street Bar — Maggie Havens, 9 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — Jersey Slim, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; The Budz, 11 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Bela Bartok, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6; Jon Cleary, 8 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Kristina Morales & the Inner Wild, Biglemoi, Chris Lenox Band, 9 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Ferdinand, 9 Oak — Burke Ingraffia, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Siberia — Global Warping with DJs Stoo Odom and Suzy Q, 9 SideBar — Helen Gillet & Simon Berz, 8 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 29 21st Amendment — Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 8 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Mem Shannon, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8:30; New Breed Brass Band, 10 BMC — Set Up Kings, 5; Sierra Leone, 8; Mignano, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 6 Cafe Negril — WilFunk, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Carver Theater — Leroy Jones Quintet, 8 Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; The Kane Mutiny, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Rubin/Wilson FolkBlues Explosion, 6; The Mike Doussan Band feat. Sam Price, Erik Bolivar, Rurik Nuran, 10

Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Ambrose & Company, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The George French Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Texas Pete, Matt Babineaux & the TBDs, 8 House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, 11 Kerry Irish Pub — Paintbox feat. Dave James & Tim Robertson, 8:30 Lafayette Square — Marc Broussard, Kristin Diable & the City, 5 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Old School Hip-Hop Review feat. Derrick Smoker, Terrence Houston, Danny Abel, Drew Meez, Tuba Steve, Edward Lee, 10 Metropolitan Nightclub — Eric Prydz, 10 National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen — The Vic-Tones, 11:45 a.m. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Jonathan Tankel, Michael Liuzza & Co., 9 Old U.S. Mint — Nutria, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation AllStars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Boogie Men, 8 Saenger Theatre — Brian Wilson (performing Pet Sounds), 8 The Sandbar at UNO — Mahmoud Chouki, 7 Siberia — Panorama Brass Band, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10

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FRIDAY 31 21st Amendment — Shake It Break It Band, 2:30; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 Bamboula’s — Co & Co Traveling Show, 11 a.m.; Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Honey Tangerine, 10 Bar Redux — YOGOMAN & Congo Jac, 8; The Hokum High Rollers, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7:30; Kermit Ruffins, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Street Legends Brass Band, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — MoJo Shakers, 3; Holly Rock, 5; Musical Expressions, 11; LC Smoove, 1 a.m.

Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 6 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre, 4; Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Carver Theater — Honey Island Swamp Band, Dave Jordan & the NIA, 10 Check Point Charlie — Domenic, 4; The Damn Frontier, 7; Pamphlet, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Paul Sanchez & Jena Guidry (EP release), 8 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Witch Burial, Pussy Rot, Mindscar, Recluse, A Hanging, 9:30 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 6; John “Papa” Gros, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Gringo do Choro, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, 10 Gasa Gasa — Sharks’ Teeth, Greater Pyrenees, Patrick Shuttleswerth, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Trishes, People Museum, 8; Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Jake Landry, 5:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Vita & the Woolf, Pucusana, 10 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Appleford, 5; Beth Patterson, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Luthjen’s Dance Hall — Orange Kellin & the Deluxe Orchestra, 6 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Marcinek Band, Herlin Riley, Ike Stubblefield, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Daniel Black, Richard Bienvenu, JetBaby, Dreaming Dingo, 7 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Maid of Orleans, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Brass Bash! feat. Knockaz Brass Band, Travers Geoffray, Los Po-Boy-Citos, 6:30 The Orpheum Theater — The Charlie Daniels Band, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The Preservation Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Republic New Orleans — Hippie Sabotage, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Iguanas, 9:30 Saenger Theatre — Distant Worlds (Final Fantasy tribute), 8 Siberia — Roedelius, Duane Pitre & Turk Dietrich, Proud/Father, Rotten Milk, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — The Rides, Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Barry Goldberg, Shannon McNally, 9 Twist of Lime — Kamikaze Zombie, 10

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ends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Bayou Wind, 3; Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, 7; XX-Y Band, 10 Bullet’s Sports Bar — VL & Just Right Band, 6 Cafe Istanbul — Carl LeBlanc, Christen Bold, Kalamu ya Salaam, Matt Dillon, Chuck Perkins (Gil Scott-Heron tribute), 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Papa Mali & Friends, 3 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Tapestries, Tranche, Chris Lennox, 10 d.b.a. — The Bailsmen, 3; Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Matt Lemmler, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Anuraag Pendyal, Dignity Reve, 7 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Gasa Gasa — Valerie Sassyfras & the Sasshay Dancers, Doombalaya, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — J.Hurst, Que Hefner, Tony Wilson, Lifted Deezie, 10 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge — Kermit Ruffins, Paris Harris, DJ Sugar Ray, 4 Little Gem Saloon — Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road, 7 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; Romy Vargas & the Mercy Buckets, 7 One Eyed Jacks — MC Sweet Tea & da Tastee Hotz, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; Preservation All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Noelle Tannen Band, The Urban Cellist, Elliott Luv Band, 9 Southport Hall — Dope, Combichrist, 6:30 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Trinity Episcopal Church — Jazz Vespers feat. Calvin Johnson, 5

MONDAY 3 21st Amendment — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 6:30 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Alex Belhaj Trio, noon; Tangaery Combo, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 9 Banks Street Bar — Lilli Lewis, 9 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Yeah You Rite, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 6; Keith Stone, 10 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Papa Mali, 8 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, 7; The Bolos, 9:30 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Charlie Miller, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — New Orleans Jazz Manouche, 7

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IN THE PRESS JUNKET FOR 2000’S EPOCHAL KID A, the members of Ra• April 3 diohead participated in a photo shoot • 7:30 p.m. Monday with post-processing that intentionally • Smoothie King Center overcorrected all of their perceived flaws: Jonny Greenwood received a blond • 1501 Dave Dixon Drive coif, blue eyes and longer fingers(?); • (504) 587-3663 Ed O’Brien got proper facial hair and • www.smoothiekingcenter.com a presidential smile; Philip Selway lost the bags under his eyes and his London pallor. Frontman Thom Yorke was PHOTO BY ALEX LAKE transformed into a picture of symmetry, spotless and heroic, with a healthy glow, Hollywood cheekbones and twin mirror-image eyes. The entire enterprise gave off a sickly jolt, but Yorke’s portrait in particular was truly terrifying, a hollowed-out Stepfordization of his famously craggy face that said as much in one picture about his infected social anxiety and sarcastically inflected utopian vision — everything in its right place; everyone fitter, happier, more productive — as a thousand of his paranoid-android words. Most of the group’s albums resemble one side of that shoot or the other: The Bends and In Rainbows are perfectly arranged head-turners, while Amnesiac and The King of Limbs derive their beauty from a singular, uncomfortable weirdness. Last year’s placidly roiling A Moon Shaped Pool (XL) exists on both sides, as if one version of Yorke is peering into a mirror and singing to the other (“Have you had enough of me?”). It’s an uncanny valley only he could cross. Tickets $59.50-$79.50 (plus fees). — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Saturn Bar — King James & the Special Men, 10 Smoothie King Center — Radiohead, 7:30 Southport Hall — New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot, 7 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Sarah McCoy, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Jefferson Chorale. Old Metairie Protestant Church, 1301 Metairie Road, Metairie — The choral group performs pieces from Brahms, Mozart and others. Free. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The same program is presented at St. Joseph Catholic Church (610 Sixth St., Gretna) 3 p.m. Sunday. Lenten Concert Series. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1116 Dauphine St. — The Lenten concert series on Thursdays features Hispanic music of the Americas, from baroque classical to contemporary Latin jazz. Free. 6 p.m. Thursday. Music Under the Oaks. Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St.

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— The concert series features a performance by the Loyola University School of Music. 5 p.m. Sunday. Musica da Camera. Holy Name of Mary Church, 500 Eliza St., Algiers — The chamber music group and Vox Feminae present their “Geaux Saints!!!” program of music inspired by medieval saints. 3 p.m. Sunday. Spring Woodwinds Concert. Loyola University New Orleans, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2011; www.loyno.edu — Student woodwind players present the concert. Free. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. University Chorus and Chamber Singers. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — The singers’ “American Voices” program features contemporary American composers. Free. 7:30 p.m. Monday.

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Apprentice

THERE HAS BEEN NO SHORTAGE of first-rate • Opens March 31 films examining the death penalty in recent decades, from Errol Morris’ groundbreaking • Zeitgeist Multi-Discidocumentary The Thin Blue Line to Tim Robplinary Arts Center, 1618 bins’ powerful Dead Man Walking. Overtly or Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., not, these films mostly build arguments against capital punishment, which can limit their reach (504) 352-1150; because the films typically wind up preaching www.zeitgeistnola.org to the converted. With his absorbing prison drama Apprentice, Singaporean filmmaker Boo Junfeng hopes to add new perspectives to the debate. In interviews, the 33-year-old Junfeng has stated his unequivocal opposition to the death penalty. (Singapore’s laws dictated mandatory death sentences for those convicted of drug trafficking as well as murder. The practice continues today with a few circumstance-specific exceptions.) For his film, the writer-director identified two groups of people whose voices have not been a part of the discussion: the families of those executed — who often are consumed by their own guilt and shame — and those charged with carrying out the executions. Apprentice represents both groups in a single protagonist. Aiman (Firdaus Rahman) is a 28-year-old prison officer newly transferred to the maximum-security facility where his father was executed decades before. Meanwhile, Aima’s older sister Suhaila has taken up with an Australian expatriate who may provide a way for her to leave Singapore and put her family troubles far behind, much to Aima’s disapproval. Suhaila is similarly unhappy about Aiman’s budding friendship with Rahim (celebrated Singaporean actor Wan Hanafi Su), the prison’s chief executioner and the man directly responsible for their father’s death — especially when Aiman gets the chance to become Rahim’s apprentice. These circumstances provide a rich setting where Junfeng can explore the moral and social ramifications of state-sponsored killings in a relatively impartial way. Apprentice is primarily a character study fueled by the strong performances of its cast, but it becomes a low-key thriller as mysteries associated with Aiman’s situation begin to take shape. Why has he infiltrated the site of his father’s killing? And why does he risk exposure of his family history, which would prevent him from working in that section of the prison — and make concealing it a chargeable offense? Aiman’s story becomes a journey of self-discovery as circumstances he creates force him to confront personal demons. An advocate for allowing film projects to evolve in organic and unhurried ways, Junfeng spent four years researching and writing Apprentice, much of that time meeting both former executioners and the families of those executed. Like 2010’s Sandcastle, Junfeng’s little-seen first feature, Apprentice illuminates middle-class life in today’s Singapore with an unsparing, unsentimental eye and a special emphasis on how one generation’s experiences shape the lives of the next. Some may object to Apprentice’s intentionally ambiguous ending, as the director resists the urge to provide easy answers to complex questions. But Aiman’s conflicted views are meant to reflect those of the public at large. His shot at self-knowledge necessarily begins with thoughtfulness and empathy for others, qualities also found in Junfeng’s affecting film. —KEN KORMAN

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Apprentice — In the Singaporean drama, a prison guard becomes the executioner’s apprentice. Zeitgeist The Boss Baby (PG) — If you’ve ever wanted to see Alec Baldwin play a talking baby with a dark secret, this is your chance. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Chalmette Ghost in the Shell (PG-13) — A live-action version of the cyberpunk manga controversially stars Scarlett Johansson. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Chalmette The Leveling — When her brother dies, a woman returns to the family she hasn’t seen in many years. Zeitgeist Raw — Audience members reportedly fainted at early screenings of this movie about a girl’s conversion from vegetarianism. Broad The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13) — Zookeepers learn to #resist in World War II-era Poland. Elmwood

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Alien and Aliens — An intruder is right under someone’s nose in the first of these horror movies. 8 p.m. Monday. One Eyed Jacks Annie (2014) — May we all find our own Daddy Warbucks, someday. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Evans Playground (5100 LaSalle St.) Horror Shorts — New Orleans Horror Film Fest presents the evening of several horror shorts. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bar Redux Kiki — The documentary revisits house ball culture 25 years after Paris Is Burning. 9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Laughter Without Borders — Swedish clowns lend a hand to young Syrian refugees. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Loyola University, Bobet Hall Lovesong — A relationship develops between two friends on a road trip. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo — The opera is a mid-Trojan-war story. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood MindGamers: One Thousand Minds Connected — What if you could hack the human mind, man? 8 p.m. Tuesday. Elmwood, West Bank North by Northwest — An ad exec’s identity is mistaken for a killer’s. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Some Like It Hot — Two jazz musicians lam it in dresses, only to bump up against Marilyn Monroe. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania

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OPENING A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Richard Sexton: Louisiana,” photography retrospective; opening reception 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Riffs in Paint,” palette knife and brush oil paintings of New Orleans cultural icons by Derenda Keating; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries. com — Recent works by Alan Gerson; “From the Outside In,” benefit show for Grace at the Greenlight’s homelessness programs; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 5297277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Geometric glass sculptures and orbs by Paul Harrie; prints by Henry Miller; opening reception 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery. com — “Gentleman’s Game,” acrylic and mixed-media works; opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “Nos Histoires / Our Stories,” group show of work by women artists with textual explication; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa.com — “National Art Show 2017,” juried painting

exhibition from artists nationwide, through Friday. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “American Twist,” traveling exhibition of work by 37 Sculptors’ Guild artists, through Sunday. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 891-9080; www.antonart. com — Selected folk art by Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mary T. Smith, Sybil Gibson and Michael Banks, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com — “Expressions of Place,” new work by Tanya Dischler, through Friday. Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 5283722; www.culturalagendaoftheconsulateofmexico.blogspot.com — “Ixtz’unun: Making Stories from Maya History,” new works by Melanie Forne, through May 5. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “On the Brink,” paintings by Luis Cruz Azaceta, through April 22. Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “L’Eparpillage,” new work by Jonathan “Feral Opossum” Mayers, through April 22. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www. barristersgallery.com — “State of Fear,” group show curated by Dan Tague and featuring a protest wall benefiting NORD, through Saturday. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (504) 322-5055; www.beatasasik.com — New work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery. com — “VVAVES,” new work by Wendo, through Tuesday. Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandneworleansartgallery.com — “New Orleans Ladies,” portraits of women by Bob Graham, ongoing. Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “The Sentient Animal,” mixed-media sculptures by Ramiro Diaz, through April 5. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Palladium,” mixed-media and sculpture incorporating palladium by George Dunbar, through April 28. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Artists of Faith,” exhibition by gallery artists, through Tuesday. Carroll Gallery. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2228; www.

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REVIEW MY COUSIN, WHO HAS LIVED MOST OF HER LIFE IN THE FRENCH QUARTER, says she never crosses the river because “there’s nothin’ but weirdos over there.” But I have always liked West Bankers’ spirit, and Dan Tague, who curated this State of Fear show at Barrister’s Gallery, is a proud son of Marrero. His large photo of his hand flipping his middle finger at Gen. Robert E. Lee’s statue illustrates his passion for “repetition of form.” It is one of those art theory concepts, here formally relating one shaft to another. Related passions pervade this dramatically emphatic expo, in works like Rajko Radovanovic’s graphics exploring the fetishization of power, and some chillingly Orwellian photographic light boxes by Generic Art Solutions (local trans-Atlantic duo Matt Vis and Tony Campbell), depicting the militarization of urban police forces. A large, vibrant tapestry by Daphne Loney and Ashley Robbins suggests a labyrinthine contour map of a female body with “I Am Not an Object for Breeding” stitched in bold-colored thread. Brian St. Cyr’s intricate, swastika-shaped rodent cage sculpture, The Banality of Evil, reminds • State of Fear: Group show us that neo-Nazis have felt empowered curated by Dan Tague lately. Jessica Bizer’s vividly ornamental poster, Time to Freak Out says it all. Such • Through April 1 times call for superheroes, but Christo• Barrister’s Gallery, 2331 St. Claude pher Saucedo’s Comic Book Diplomacy Ave., (504) 710-4506; collage (pictured) reveals a bootleg foreign Superman lost in a maze of alien www.barristersgallery.com phrases, proof that undocumented • Terrarium: New paintings foreign superheroes pose an existential and drawings by Peter Hoffman threat to America. Peter Hoffman’s new work at Good • Through April 2 Children Gallery is surprising because • Good Children Gallery, 4037 St. expressionistic paintings of athletes are Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; fairly rare. Yet, beyond their moments embodying the hopes and dreams of www.goodchildrengallery.com their communities, athletes are only human and their ego-driven foibles lend themselves to expressionist irony in scenes where brassy, Aryan-looking women pump iron or strut their stuff in sleek swimsuits. Their human sides resurface in some whimsical smaller images where they seem to merge into the background amid lush aloe cacti, those languid, jade green succulents that eternally embody the delicate resilience of the flesh. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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tulane.edu/carrollgallery — “Awkward Angles,” glass and mixed-media sculpture by Christopher Gray; “Through a Glass Darkly,” paintings by Kaori Maeyama; both through April 5. Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www. loyno.edu/dibollgallery — “Marais Press: 20 Years of Collaborations and Migrations,” works made using new and alternative printmaking techniques by Brian Kelly and others, through April 16. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — New selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade,” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “The Cloud,” exploration of cloud computing by

Patrick Coll; “Blotto in the Grotto,” paintings on silk and copy paper by Valerie Veator; “Feed Me Your Tears as Long as Your Tears Cry Money,” mixed-media work by Thomas Friel; all through Sunday. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 8957375; www.gallery600julia.com — New oil paintings by David Lloyd, through Friday. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Terrarium,” new paintings by Peter Hoffman, through Sunday. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — “Getting in Formation,” new works by Ed Williford and Ember Soberman, through May 8.

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Ralph Townsend and Hasmig Vartanian, through Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Love Thy Neighbor,” work exploring political tensions and unity by Jessica Wohl, through Sunday. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — New work by Elizabeth Catlett and Joseph Lofton, black contemporary artists living in Mexico, through Friday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Awkward Silence,” sculptures and drawings by Paul Richey; “Beginner’s Mind,” paintings, drawings and sculpture by Martin Benson; both through Sunday. Vincent Mann Gallery. 305 Royal St., (504) 523-2342; www.vincentmanngallery.com — “Les Femmes,” work by French painter Francoise Gilot, through April.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Cecilia Vicuna: About to Happen,” work by the Chilean artist about discarded things in the time of climate change, through June 18, and more. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Goods of Every Description: Shopping in New Orleans, 1825-1925,” period merchandise, ceramics, silver, furniture and clothing sold in the French Quarter, through April 9, and more. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing, and more. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 6584100; www.noma.org — “A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s,” Carnival, fashion and street life scenes from 18th-century Venice, through May 21, and more. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Waiting on a Prime-Time Star,” mixed-media portraiture by Mickalene Thomas, through April 9. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — Metalwork by Ben Caldwell, through Tuesday. “A Place and Time Part II,” photographs of the American South from the permanent collection, through May 15, and more.

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THEATER & CABARET Audra McDonald. NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www.nocca.com — The Broadway singer’s performance is accompanied by pianist Seth Rudetsky. Tickets $50-$125. 8 p.m. Friday. Dividing the Estate. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre. com — Three children plot to convince their mother to sell the family property in the aftermath of the 1980s oil bust. Tickets $35-$50. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 640-0333; www. cuttingedgetheater.com — A stripper, an agoraphobe and a tollbooth collector are enmeshed in a love triangle. Tickets $22.50-$32. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore. Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center, 2525 Burgundy St. — Tennessee Williams Theatre Company presents the play about an aging diva coming to terms with her demise. Visit www. twtheatrenola.com or call (504) 2642580 for details. Tickets $20-$25. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Spitfire Grill. Loyola University New Orleans, Lower Depths Theater, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www. montage.loyno.edu — Loyola Department of Theater Arts and Dance presents the contemporary musical about a woman who tries to start over after being released from prison. Tickets $8-$12. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Sweet Bird of Youth. Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette Theatre, Marquette Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Southern Rep presents the Tennessee Williams drama about a fading actress and her gigolo lover. Visit www.southernrep.com for details. Tickets start at $40. Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. through April 16. Twelfth Night. University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, St. Anthony Drive off of 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www. theatre.uno.edu — UNO Department of Theatre and Dance presents Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedy. Tickets $12. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts local and touring comedians alongside burlesque performances. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bustout Burlesque. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com/neworleans — The neo-classical burlesque troupe per-

forms. Tickets $22-$40. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday. Dreamland Burlesque in Exile. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — Grand Mafun hosts the burlesque/boylesque show. Admission $5. 9 p.m. Saturday. Gag Reflex. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Neon Burgundy hosts the drag and variety show. 10 p.m. Friday. Twirly Whirly Burly-Q. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — Three New York dancers star in the burlesque show that celebrates female power. 11 p.m. Saturday. The Van Bella Bordella. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — The immersive burlesque performance is set in a Storyville brothel. Tickets $20. 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday.

OPERA Faust. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater. com — New Orleans Opera Association presents the opera about a man who makes a bargain with the devil. Tickets $38-$144. 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

COMEDY Close Me Out. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Local storytellers recount inebriated adventures. Andrew Healan hosts. 8 p.m. Saturday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts a stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. I’m Listening. Voodoo Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Andrew Healan and Isaac Kozell offer armchair analysis of a rotating cast of comics. 9 p.m. Friday. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.

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Tarzan: The Musical

TARZAN: THE MUSICAL, BASED ON PHOTO BY JOSHUA FREDERICK THE DISNEY FILM, was created for young audiences, but there is plenty in Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s (JPAS) production to fascinate adults. The Broadway adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ jungle fantasy is a spectacle, and JPAS delivers startling sound effects and lighting, gorgeous costuming, acrobatic choreography, aerial feats and an orchestral score (composed by rocker Phil Collins) conducted by Dennis Assaf. Disney changed Tarzan of the Apes to be more appropriate for children. A leopard, not the ape king Kerchak (Louis Dudoussat), kills Tarzan’s parents. An Englishman, not Tarzan, murders Kerchak. Tarzan never learns French and does not move to Wisconsin seeking Jane. Although the story about a boy adopted by wild apes has been modified dramatically, lessons about universal love, humanity and the rich animal kingdom endure. As the curtain opens, two European shipwreck survivors have washed ashore off the equatorial coast of Africa. After building a treehouse, setting up housekeeping and having a baby, the couple is killed by a leopard (Lauren Gutierrez), which leaves their baby untouched. The child is discovered by a female ape, Kala (Marie Becnel), who accepts him, singing beautifully “You’ll Be in My Heart.” Against the wishes of her mate Kerchak, Kala decides to move away from the troop to raise Tarzan as her own. Burroughs’ Mangani Great apes are a fictional species, theoretically resembling humans in stature, and they have their own language. Young Tarzan (Wesley Adams) is confused by his ancestry (“I Need to Know”) until he meets a British anthropological team and becomes infatuated with Jane Porter (Christian Tarzetti). There are outstanding performances, particularly those of Adams, James Royce Edwards (adult Tarzan), Becnel, Dudoussat and Luke Halpern (Terk), but the show’s pleasure also lies in its impressive production aspects. Costume designer Emily Billington studied gorillas to capture their bodies’ natural beauty. Each fabulously iridescent coat was fabricated from 17 yards of dyed and airbrushed lycra spandex cut into long strips of multicolor fringe that swing with every tumble. To imitate apes’ muscular arms and chests, male dancers’ arms and shoulders are heavily padded, as are their knuckles so they can walk on all fours. Laurin Hart’s theatrical makeup completes the bestial effects. Choreographer Kenneth Beck researched how gorillas nest, carry their young and show emotions, then put dancers through a workshop incorporating movements from Russian folk dance, English hornpipe and breakdancing. Dancers lope sideways across the floor, cartwheeling and rolling playfully in the set’s jungle habitat. Bobby Hedglin-Taylor and Paul Rubin choreographed aerial and acrobatic flying sequences, enabling the apes to swing through the air. With the help of a six-member fly crew and four-member deck crew, Tarzan and Jane are lifted to the ceiling and over the audience. Tarzan is a highly romantic tale that leaves barely a dry eye in the house. — MARY RICKARD

sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show with free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Stand-Up NOLA. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater. com — Local comedians perform at the stand-up competition. Tickets $18.50$28.50. 8 p.m. Thursday. Stoked. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf. com — Mary-Devon Dupuy and Lane Lonion host the stand-up comedy show. 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Think You’re Funny?. Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation. com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday. You Don’t Know the Half of It. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Performers improvise scenes based on the work of local playwrights. 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY 28 Altered Book Club. New Orleans Public Library, Robert E. Smith branch, 6301 Canal Blvd., (504) 596-2638; www. nolalibrary.org — At a workshop, teens upcycle old books to create art journals with provided materials. 4:30 p.m. Gabby Douglas. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 283-8822; www.dillard. edu — The Olympic gymnast discusses her story of dedication and triumph. Free admission. 7 p.m. Kim Shelton. Loyola University, Thomas Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8653240; www.loyno.edu — The New Orleans Society of the Archaeological Institute of America presents the scholar’s talk on “Pottery, Paintings and Pinakides: The Latest Dirt from Petsas House, Mycenae.” Free admission. 8 p.m. NOLA Pyrate Week. Citywide — The 9th annual NOLA Pyrate Week includes arts and crafts, food and drinks, live entertainment and more; there’s also an event at Old Point Bar (545 Patterson St., Algiers) for families. Visit www.nolapyrateweek. com for details. Tuesday-Sunday.

WEDNESDAY 29 Common Praxis. 14 Parishes, 1638 Clio St., (504) 814-1490; www.14parishes. com — Professionals of color meet for an informal happy hour. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Drag Bingo. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Harlequeen presents the bingo game. Cards are available with purchase of a drink. Admission $5. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Introduction to Email Class. Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — Adult participants learn how to create an email address, compose and send an email and attach files to emails. Registration required. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Patrick Smith. New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 282-2134; www.saveourlake.org — The coastal scientist discusses “ghost fishing,” or how abandoned traps hurt fish and aquatic microorganisms. Free admission. 6 p.m. Work Hard, Play Hard. Benachi House & Gardens, 2257 Bayou Road — Southern Rep Theatre hosts a two-part fundraising party. There is a dinner at Benachi House followed by a move to the company’s new Bayou Road location for tarot readings, music, drinks and burlesque. Visit www.southernrep.com for details. Tickets vary. 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 30 An Edible Evening. Langston Hughes Academy Charter School, 3519 Trafalgar

St., (504) 373-6251; www.langstonhughesacademy.org — The fundraising gala for Edible Schoolyard includes live music, food, raffles and auctions. Visit www.esynola.org for details. Tickets $50-$65. 7 p.m. Email Tutorial. New Orleans Public Library, Robert E. Smith branch, 6301 Canal Blvd., (504) 596-2638; www.nolalibrary.org — The class for adults teaches email basics. 2 p.m. Hogs for the Cause. UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave. — The barbecue cook-off and fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer programs expands to three stages. A luau-themed gala precedes the fest. Visit www.hogsforthecause.org. Gala tickets $200, fest $45, single-day admission $25. Thursday-Saturday. Jazz in the Park Treme Crab Festival. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nola.gov/ parks-and-parkways — People United for Armstrong Park’s free four-day festival includes a Friday evening ticketed concert with Roy Ayers and Michael Franks. Thursday-Sunday. RAW: New Orleans. Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 528-8282; www.republicnola.com — The creative showcase presents more than 60 artists’ work in film, fashion, music, art, performing art, hair and makeup and more. Advance tickets $22, door $30. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 31 Camp Tiger Benefit & Auction. Club XLIV and Encore at Champions Square, 1500 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com/clubxliv — There’s live music, performances by the 610 Stompers and an open bar at this auction benefiting LSU Medical School’s camp for children with special needs. Tickets $50-$60. 7 p.m. Delgado Music Festival. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery, Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 3616620 — Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Stanton Moore, Stephanie Jordan, The Iguanas and others perform and there are master classes and a songwriting contest. Visit www.dcc.edu for details. Free admission. Friday-Saturday. Feel Good Friday. Glitter Box, 1109 Royal St., Suite A; www.glitterboxno. com — Workshops provide instruction in reiki, dream work and crystal tarot readings. Sliding scale admission benefits Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build. Noon to 6 p.m. Fish Fry. St. Paul’s Episcopal School & Church, 6249 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-1319; www.stpauls-lakeview.org — Fish, sides and desserts are sold at the drive-thru fish fry. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Italian Heritage Festival. Williams Boulevard, Kenner — The festival has live music, genealogy experts, a St. Joseph’s Day

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SATURDAY 1 Asian Pacific American Festival. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 5814629 — The festival has live entertainment, Asian food, handmade items and displays from Asian countries. Free with zoo admission. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Covington Art Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The market features a work from local and regional artists. Visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Divine Design Sewing Class. Norman Mayer Branch Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 596-3100; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The class for girls ages 13-17 teaches sewing skills. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt. The Fly, behind Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) at the river — The egg hunt has games, music and food is sponsored by the Audubon Zoo. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fools Rush In. Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, 5100 Orleans Ave., (504) 569-8650 — There’s food, entertainment and auctions at the gala benefiting Belle Chasse Academy. Visit www.501auctions.com/bca for details. Tickets $25. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Freret Street Festival. Freret Street — More than 200 vendors offer art and collectibles and there’s live music, children’s activities, pet adoptions and more. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Golden Tassel Gathering. Timberlane Country Club, 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, (504) 367-5010; www.timberlanecc.com — Jefferson Dollars for Scholars’ scholarship fundraiser features cuisine, drinks, auctions and live music. Visit www.facebook.com/jeffersondollarsforscholars for details. Tickets $85. 7 p.m. Herb Society Spring Plant Sale. Private residence, 2202 Gen. Pershing St. — Herbs, annuals, perennials and butterfly plants are sold. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewish Roots: Past, Present & Future. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.neworleans. hyatt.com — The gala benefiting Jewish Children’s Regional Service features a cocktail reception, dinner and jazz. Visit www.jcrs.org. Tickets start at $75. 7 p.m. Leukemia Cup Regatta. Southern Yacht Club, 105 N. Roadway St., (504) 2884200 — Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraiser features sailboat racing and a party with food, drinks, live music and PAGE 107

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SUNDAY 2 Treat Yo’Self Sunday Art Market. Urban South Brewery, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 267-4852; www.urbansouthbrewery.com — Locally made jewelry, ornaments and tchotchkes are sold. Also, there’s beer. Noon to 6 p.m.

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Hogs for the Cause

ONLY IN THE WORLD OF BARBECUING could this list of teams • March 30-April 1 mean serious business: Aporka• 3:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m. lypse Now, Captain Porkenheimer, Saturday Piggy Stardust, Saturday Night Cleaver, Mr. Pig Stuff and Swin• UNO Lakefront Arena eaux. Those groups are among • 6801 Franklin Ave. the more than 90 teams that will slow-cook whole hogs, ribs, • www.hogsforthecause.org pork belly, shoulder, butt and PHOTO COURTESY HOGS FOR THE CAUSE more at Hogs For the Cause on the grounds of UNO Lakefront Arena Friday and Saturday. The annual event features plenty of barbecue and prizes for best whole hog, ribs and other categories, including Porkpourri, for creative items using pork. The music lineup includes Shovels & Rope, Railroad Earth, George Porter Jr., New Breed Brass Band and others on Saturday. Futurebirds, London Souls, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Seratones, Motel Radio and others perform Friday. There’s also a luau-themed “Hogwaii” dinner Thursday night. It features food by the Link Restaurant Group and cocktails from Cure, Cane & Table and Cafe Henri. Hogs for the Cause raises funds to assist families with children battling pediatric brain cancer, and in nine years it has donated more than $1 million to 400 families and hospitals. Admission is $25 in advance, $35 at the gate. VIP packages are available. — WILL COVIELLO

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auctions. Visit www.leukemiacup.org for details. Tickets $75. 5 p.m. Louisiana Derby. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 944-5515; www.fairgroundsracecourse.com — The 104th Louisiana Derby takes place. Thoroughbred racing begins at 12:30 p.m. Made in Louisiana. Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab. org — The tasting features samples of Louisiana-made products. Tickets $15$20. 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. New Orleans Spring Fiesta. New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association, 826 St. Ann St., (504) 581-1367 — The annual French Quarter festival includes a promenade, parade, walking tours and house tours. Visit www.springfiestanola.com for details. Saturday-Sunday. NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www. noma.org — The annual family-friendly Easter egg hunt includes games, kids’ activities and refreshments. Tickets $10-$15. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open Studio. Mini Art Center, 341 Seguin St., Algiers, (504) 510-4747; www.miniartcenter.com — Weekend art workshops use recycled materials for spring-themed projects. Admission $5. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Organic Bug Management and Plant Health. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037; www. hollygrovemarket.com — Southbound Gardens presents the lecture on natural pest control. 1 p.m. Tea Tasting and Kitten Adoption. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — Leaf & Bean NOLA presents a discussion and complimentary tasting of teas from around the world. Adoptable cats are available. Noon. Theater Designers Panel. Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette Theatre, Marquette Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno. edu — Southern Rep Theatre presents a panel discussion and Q&A with the designers for Sweet Bird of Youth. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. An Evening of Masquerade. Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-7997 — The Wom-

Stitch n’ Book Circle. Children’s Resource Center, 913 Napoleon Ave., (504) 596-2628; www.nolalibrary.org — The craft and conversation circle includes the opportunity for tatting and crochet instruction. 6 p.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — New Orleans Pelicans play the Dallas Mavericks 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings 7 p.m. Friday and the Chicago Bulls 5 p.m. Sunday. Crescent City Blues. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www. neworleanscitypark.com — The rugby club plays the Okaloosa Rugby Club. 1 p.m. Saturday.

WORDS Elizabeth Pearce. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs Drink Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Best Cocktail Bars, Dives, & Speakeasies; there are cocktails by Chris Hannah. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Marathon Reading. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nolalibrary.org — Participants give a complete public reading of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Friday-Sunday. Who Dat? Zine: Who’s Who of New Orleans Women. New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602; www.nolalibrary.org — Young participants in the Young Women with a Vision afterschool program present their zine about notable black New Orleans women. 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

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504.233.0063 HilcoRealEstate.com/NORA 1% Broker Co-op. Properties are being sold on an “As is, Where is” basis. Paul A. Lynn, CCIM Broker #76068-ACT; Steven Mathis, LA Auctioneer 1834.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, NOTICE: familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718.

949-5400 FOR RENT

1819 Burgundy 2/1 lrg yd, pkng for 2, w/d, ctrl a/h, lots of lite & storage, exc loc ............................................... $2050 618 Fern 2/1 spacious, independent bedrooms, porch and backyard, w/d in unit ................................................ $1300 3127 Nashville 2/2 Pvt porch, yard and garage parking $1850 232 Decatur #2B 2/3 balc , wood flrs, ctrl a/h, w/d .... $2900 914 St. Peter 1/1 renovated, hi ceils, 2 stories, balc & ctyd, w/d on site .................................................................. $1350 300 Chartres #B 2/1 renovated corner apt in prime loc. Steps away frm Quarter nightlife ........................... $1950 222 London Ave #224 2/1.5 pool, ctyd,new paint, vanities & carpet ...................................................................... $1150 1024 Bienville 2/2 pkng, balc, hi ceils, hdwd flrs, w/d in unit, lots of storage ................................................. $2500

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 921 Chartres #21 - 1bd/1ba .......................... $2300 819 Barracks #A - 1bd/1ba .......................... $1475 2721 St. Charles Ave. #2A - 3bd/2ba ...... $2850 1750 St. Charles Ave #336 - 2bd/2ba ..... $2200 817 Chartres #3 - 2bd/2ba ........................ $4600 1204 Ursulines - 1bd/1ba .......................... $1450 2936 Cleveland - 2bd/1.5ba ....................... $1350 1926 Burgundy - 1bd/1ba ....................... $1450

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2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

GENERAL REAL ESTATE LOOKING TO BUY INCOME PROPERTY? CALL ME! 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ACQUISITION, INVESTING AND DEVELOPING. Tom Cloke Associate Broker Licensed in LA Immobilia Realty Services 504-450-7820

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR SALE 425 S. White 3/2.5 reno’d, rental income opp, patio, great loc ......................................................................... $295,000 1032 St. Ferdinand 2/2 lots of charm, hi ceils, wd flrs, spacious, courtyard, great loc .......................... $449,000 1725 Esplanade 5/6 separate apartments, large rooms, nat light, modern updates .............................. $1,695,000 826 St. Philip 2/1.5 reno’d w/op flr pln, hdwd flrs, 12 ft ceils, rear Crtyrd. 1 yr free Leased pkng avail ............. $795,000 919 St. Philip #8 1/1 balc, ctyd, spacious, full kit, w/d on site, can be purch furnished...............................$260,000 5216 Danneel 5/3.5 Complete reno, near universities uptown, off st pkng and basement ........................$829,000 2223 Franklin Lrg lot for sale. Home is certainly able to be reno’d, but if not there is value in the salvaging of historic and valuable components of the home if interested in a tear down ............................................. $85,000 727 Barracks #8 1/1 3rd flr walkup, wd flrs, hi ceils, reno’d kit & ba, w/d on site, ctyd ................................... $235,000

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1212 Brockenbrough Ct. Lg 2 bd, 1bth, furn kit, w/d hkps, off st pkg. $725/Month + dep. Call (504) 834-3465.

OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $748-$888/mo. 504-236-5776.

MID CITY 4121 TOULOUSE ST

1 Blk to Streetcar, shops, cafe’s & park. Charming, fully furn, 4 rm shotgun w/orig wd & ceramic ﬂrs. storage shed w/ wsher/dryer, ceil fans, front porch. Lg backyd. Water & lawn svc pd. Pet considered. $1,500/mo. Call (504) 453-7648.

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

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ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $180/week. 1 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

Temporary Farm Labor: Bailey Farms JV, Angleton, TX, has 1 positions, 3 mo. experience operating large farm equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting grain, swathing, raking, baling & transporting hay, vaccinating, branding, ear tagging & feeding supplements, irrigation maintenance & repair; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/23/17 – 3/23/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order TX2991484 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: Mark Tomlinson Farms, Rosharon, TX, has 2 positions, 3 mo. experience operating large farm equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting rice & soybeans, vaccinating, branding, ear tagging & feeding calves, swathing, raking, baling, stacking & transporting hay from field to storage, walking fields & pulling weeds, maintain & repair flood irrigation, drying rice, grain bin maintenance; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/22/17 – 12/1/17. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order TX6531610 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: Jerry Fuller Farms, Poplar Grove, AR, has 5 positions, 3 mo. experience operating large farm equipment with GPS for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting fall grain & oilseed crops, swathing, raking, baling & transporting hay from field to storage, vaccinating & loading cattle for winter wheat, irrigation maintenance & repair; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.38/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 5/15/17 – 3/15/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order 1897315 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: M Mendoza & Son Trucking, Earth, TX, has 3 positions, 6 mo. experience for silage chopping harvest of grain & oilseed crops, adjust speed of cutters, blowers & conveyers & height of cutting head using hand tools, change cutting head as appropriate for crops, drives heavy truck to transport produce to elevator & storage areas; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain appropriate CDL with clean MVR to drive grain & transporter trucks within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr., may increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/7/17 – 12/1/17. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order TX3464189 at nearest LA Workforce Office or call 225-342-2917.

Temporary Farm Labor: Triangle Cattle Co., Nazareth, TX, has 2 positions, 3 mo. experience operating large farm equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting, harvesting & transporting wheat, corn & silage crops, vaccinating, branding, ear tagging & feeding calves; driving feed trucks with roto mix box and harsh box, hay processing, roller mill, mixing feed rations & additives, daily maintenance & repair to center pivot irrigation; clean & maintain building, equip & vehicles; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75#; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 4/15/17 – 2/15/18. Review ETA790 requirements and apply with Job Order TX2983181 at nearest LA Workforce Ofﬁce or call 225-342-2917.

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Immediate positions available for ﬂexible & weekend hours. Great hours and location. Apply in person at ROSE LYNN’S HALLMARK, 800 Metairie Road.

NOTICES The annual return of CommCare Avoyelles, a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below for any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Avoyelles, 950 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471. The principal manager is James M. Tucker, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950. The annual return of CommCare Corporation, a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Corporation, 950 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471. The principal manager is James W. Tucker, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950. The annual return of CommCare Louisiana, a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Louisiana, 950 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471. The principal manager is James W. Tucker, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950.

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3201 ST. CHARLES AVE. #320

4 BR/3 full BA with open floor plan and 4 TI LIS independently accessed W NE bdrms. Renovation just completed! Reframed, new roof, electrical, plumbing, walls and flooring. Many possibilities with a Den, Office, Laundry Room and plenty of storage space. Conveniently located for easy access to all parts of Metro Area plus off-street parking for 2 cars! $225,000

2 BR/2 BA condo features skylights in kitchen & baths exclusive to 3rd fl units. N Freshly painted w/ new A/C and carpet - the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Condo fee is only $422/ month: includes exterior insurance, water, 24 hr doorman, lawn care, elevator maintenance, 1 assigned parking spot in the secure lot w/ a pedestrian entrance into the building, & daily trash pick-up. Beautiful large courtyard with Pool! $275,000

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