Gambit Spring Dining Issue 2024

March 25-31

2024

Volume 45

Number 13

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JuvieTakeovers

JuvenilehostsweeklyJuvieTuesdaysatTremeHideaway

BACKINTHEEARLY-2000S,JUVENILE WASN’TGETTINGMUCHTIMEtojust chill.TheNewOrleansrapperwas spendingmostnightsonstage,both playingshowsaroundthecityand touringheavily

he’dheadoutoftownattheendof theweekandtypicallyspendMondays comingbacktoNewOrleans.By Wednesday,he’dbegettingreadytoset outagain.ThatleftTuesdaysashisday todowhathewanted

“Myfirstdayhomewouldbe Monday,andIwouldwanttosleep thatout.Tuesday,I’dwanttoparty,” Juviesays.“Andit’sbeenlikethatfor 20-plusyears.”

ThatfreenightturnedintoJuvie Tuesdays,apopularcommunityparty withmusicandfoodnowclosingin on20years.JuvenilehostsJuvie TuesdayseachweekattheTreme hideaway,andhewillcelebratehis 49thbirthdayatthenexteditionstartingat7p.m.March26.

PeoplepackintotheTremehideaway anditsoutdoorspaceeachweekfor freecrawfishalongwithfoodsoldbyD Nola’sKitchenandLionheartcatering. SeveralDJscanbeheardbothinside thebarandoutsideduringthenight, likeDJPoppa,DJJubilee,DJLilManand TwoScoops.There’soccasionallyother livemusic—theBig6BrassBandand 10thWardBuckrecentlyperformed there.Andguesthostsusuallyemcee thenight,butJuvenilewilloccasionally jumponthemictotalktothecrowd.

There’salsoadominoestable—face Juvieatyourownrisk—andother games.JuvieTuesdaysarefreetoenter from7p.m.to9p.m.,andthenthere’s a$10coverafter9p.m.There’salsoa $10drink-what-you-candealatthebar until9p.m.TheTremehideawayisa30 andupclub.

“It’salotofNewOrleansgoingon inthebuilding,”Juvenilesays.“Ithink themainthingisit’sfullofNew Orleansculture.”

It’shardtoputanexactdateonwhen JuvieTuesdaysstarted,Juvenilesays. Butatsomepointbefore“Noliaclap” —hishitwithUTP—droppedin2004, JuvenilewasspendinghisTuesday nightsatceasar’sinGretna

“Itstartedoffasalittleseafood nightwithusdoingourlittlethingona Tuesday,justmeandmypeople,”he says.“Weturneditintosomethingelse.”

Moreandmorepeoplestartedshowinguptoceasar’stopartywiththe laudedrapper,andJuvenilejumped

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onWQUE-FMtopromotetheevent. Q93’sWildWaynewasanearlyhost fortheevent,andDJSlab1wouldspin atJuvieTuesdays.

TherehavebeenbreaksinJuvie Tuesdaysovertheyearsduetolife changesandthingslikehurricane Katrinaandthecovid-19pandemic —whichhitrightafterJuvieTuesdays restartedattheTremehideawayin early2020.Butit’saneventJuvenile haskeptgoingbackto Afterall,it’shischancetodrinkand smokealittlebit,talksomeshitwhile playingdominoesandseebothlocals andpeoplefromoutoftown

Inthelastcoupleofyears,Juviealso hasusedJuvieTuesdaystopreview projectshe’sbeenapartof.Itwasthe firstchancetotryJuvieJuice,hishard icedteaandlemonadecollaboration withUrbanSouth,andthe400hot DegreezcheeWees.

“Iwantedeveryrapperinthecity ofNewOrleansthatmadeanamefor themselvestoconstantlystayactivein thecommunity,givingbackanddoing stufflikethis,”saysE.chrisYoung,who managesJuvenileandorganizesJuvie Tuesdayswiththerapper.“Sowhenhe cametomewiththisandsaid,‘Iwant todothisagain,’myonlythoughtwas, OK,howcanwestayactiveandhow canweusethistomakethecommunity understandthatwe’rewiththem?”

Juvenileinthelastfewyearshas beenputtinganewemphasisonJuvie

FrenchQuarter EasterParade

TheEasterparade,whichpreviouslywas ledbyChrisOwens,circlestheFrench Quarterwithfloats,marchingbandsand Easterthrows.Theeventisprecededbya hatcontestandauctionattheOmniroyal Orleanshotel.Theparadestartsfromthe hotelat1p.m.Sunday,March31.Visit frenchquartereasterparade.com forinformation

CircleJerks

Tuesdays,evenashe’shittingmajor careermilestones.Lastyear,herocked NPrMusic’sTinyDeskwithMannie Fresh,JonBatiste,Troy“Trombone Shorty”AndrewsandabandofNew OrleansmusiciansinDickiesandcamo bandanas.hereceivedcommendations fromcongress,theLouisianaLegislature andNewOrleanscitycouncil.Andhe andMannieFreshhavebeensellingout showsacrossthecountry.

Thisyear,hisquadruple-platinum album“400Degreez”willbereissued onMarch29withtwonewtracks.he’s planninganothertour,andtherehave beenrumorsabouthotBoysactivity nowthatrapperB.G.isbackinpublic.

There’salotgoingon,butJuvenile andYoungwantJuvieTuesdaysto continuebecauseof“motivation fromthepeoplearoundyou,”Juvenile says,“andrealizingit’snotabout youbecauseyournameisonit. realizingit’snotaboutme,it’sabout thepeoplearoundme.AndI’mgratefulforthat.That’sthereasonfor going20-plusyears.”

JuvieTuesdaysstartat7p.m.on TuesdaysattheTremeHideaway.Free entryuntil9p.m.,andthere’sfree crawfishuntilit’sgone.Findmoreon Instagram,@juviethegreat.

ThelegendaryLosAngeleshardcore punkbandCircleJerksburstonthescene intheearly1980swithfastandfurious anthemslike“WildintheStreets”and “LiveFastDieYoung.”Afterafewmore 1980salbums,thebandbrokeupand intermittentlyreformed.FoundersKeith MorrisandGreghetsonarebacktogether inrecentyearssincethebandreissued andcelebrateditsearlyalbums,“Group Sex”and“WildintheStreets,”ontheir 40thanniversaries.Itcollaboratedwith fellowsoutherncaliforniapunkrockers theDescendentsonanEPfeaturingthe bandscoveringeachothers’songs.The bandsaretouringtogether,includinga dateatthecivicTheatreat7:30p.m. Wednesday,March27.Tickets$45via civicnola.com.

BarItalia

BarItaliaformedinLondonin2020 andbecameoneofBritain’sbuzzbands duringthepandemic,andthelackof publicgigshelpedthebandbuilda mystique.Thetriocombinesadisaffectedchictoneandsometimesmelodic sometimesdiscordantguitarstyle.In theU.S.,Matadorrecordsreleasedits album“TheTwits”lastyear.Onitsfirst touroftheU.S.,thegroupperformsat8 p.m.Wednesday,March27,atToulouse Theatre.Tickets$20inadvancevia toulousetheatre.com.

ÌFÉ

AsÌFÉ,NewOrleans-basedproducer andpercussionistOturaMunblends Afro-beat,Jamaicandancehall,trap andotherelectronicmusicstyleswith Afro-cubanfolkloreandWestAfrican traditions.OnThursday,March28,

NewOrleansrapperJuvenile attheTremeHideaway.

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EXPLORETHE MUSEUM’S GALLERIES

Journeyintothe American experienceinWorld WarII, through engaging,immersiveexhibitslike R Rooad d to Tookyo o, Road d to o B Berrlliin,and thebrand-new Liberation Pavilion.

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with incredible cinematic experiences like theNEW rotating Freedom Theater

NEWORLEANS NEWS +VIEWS OPENING GAMBIT

“NewOrleansisthebluedotofblue-haired,triggereddegenerateswiththemoralsofalleycats”

–Gambitreader@lovelightwannafight

THUMBS UP/ THUMBS DOWN

TheNewOrleansPublicLibrary hasdoneawaywithlatefees.The NOPLboardrecentlydecidedto eliminatefinesonoverdueitems system-wide,makingpermanent apolicythelibraryputintoplace duringthecovid-19pandemic. Eliminatingfinesremoveseconomicobstaclestoborrowing books,andthepracticeoverthe lastfouryearshasn’timpacted thelibrary’sbudgetorresultedin feweritemsbeingreturned,NOPL says.Thepolicy,though,doesnot applytointerlibraryloans

THE COUNT #

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THEPERCENTAGEOFWATER PRODUCEDBYTHENEWORLEANS SEWERAGE&WATERBOARD LASTQUARTERTHATNEVER MADEITTOATAP.

Theagencyreleasedareportnotingthat leaksandwatermainbreaksinthedistributionsystemareamongthemostcommon causesofwaterloss.Theagencysaidit billedcustomersfor32%ofwatertreated onaveragethroughout2023,leaving68% unbilled.Inthefourthquarteroftheyear, however,theSWBsawthatpercentage increaseinunbilledwater.

ChefIsaacandAmandaToups, theownersofToups’Meateryin Mid-city,areworkingtomake sureNewOrleanskidsgetfed, includingbyrestartingtheir restaurant’spandemic-eraFamily Mealinitiative.Theyplantostart withanEasterdinnerboxfor localfoodinsecurefamilies.The husbandandwifeweremotivated toactafterLouisianaturned downfederalfundsintendedto feedkidsduringsummerbreaks fromschool PregnancycareinLouisiana hasbecomeworsefollowingthe state’sabortionban,WWNO reported,citinganewstudylookingathowthebanhasimpacted doctorsandpatients.Thestudy foundpregnantLouisianansare nowmorelikelytohaveunnecessarysurgeries,bedeniedswift treatmentformiscarriagesand ectopicpregnanciesandbe forcedtowaituntilthedangerous lastminutebeforeanabortion isperformed.

LouisianaRepublicans eyeanti-trans‘bathroombill’ targetingschools,publicbuildings

THELOUISIANALEGISLATUREISCONTINUINGITSATTACKSontherightsof transgenderpeopleinthestate,this timewithabilltargetingtheiruseof restroomsatpublicschoolsandother publicfacilities

UnderhouseBill608,byDenham Springsrepublicanrep.roger WilderIII,schoolswouldhaveto designatebathroomsandchanging roomsasonlyformen,womenor families.Itwouldbeillegalfortransgendermenorboystouseamen’s roomorfortransgenderwomenand girlstouseawomen’sroom

Similarly,transmenwouldbe forcedtousewomen’sfacilities andtranswomenforcedtouse men’sfacilitiesatdomesticviolence sheltersandprisons,jailsandjuvenile detentionfacilities.

Thebillcarvesoutafewtemporary exceptions,mostlyformaintenance andemergencysituations.

Thoughthemajority-conservative legislaturehaspassedseveralantiLGTBQmeasuresovertheyears, LGBTQrightsactivistsandformer

Gov.JohnBelEdwards,aDemocrat, wereabletodefeatsomeofthem.

NowqueerpeopleinLouisiana nolongerhaveanallyinthegovernor’sofficenordotheyhavemany inthelegislature—ineitherparty. NewrepublicanGov.JeffLandry hasalreadyvoicedhissupportfor hB608.

republicanshavealsobrought backtwobillsEdwardssuccessfully vetoedlastyear,includingaversion ofthe“Don’tSayGay”billforbidding discussionof“sexualorientation”or “gender”atK-12schoolsandanother limitingwhichnamesorpronouns schoolemployeescanusetoreferto astudent

ThelegislatureoverrodeEdwards’ vetoonameasurebanninggender-affirmingcareforminors, includinghormonetreatmentsand pubertyblockers.

Usingpublicrestroomsalreadycan beasourceofdiscomfortfortrans people.LouisianaTransAdvocates ExecutiveDirectorPeytonrose MichellerecentlytoldTheAdvocate

17.5%

C’EST WHAT ?

30%

7.5%

WhataretheNOPD’s stonedratssnackingon?

JUVENILE’S400DEGREEZ FLAVORCHEEWEES

Anew“bathroombill”targetstransstudentsusingpublic schoolrestrooms.

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ANGELOBROCATOGELATO

45% HUBIG’SPIES

shetriednottousethebathroom inhighschool.AriaWilliams,atrans graduateofDutchtownhighSchool inAscensionParish,toldGambit in2022thatherprincipalasked hertousethestaffrestroomafter theschoolreceivedcomplaints aboutherusingthewomen’s restroomhersenioryear

Thelegislationcomesatatime whenanti-LGBTQsentimentis increasing.AWashingtonPostanalysisofFBIdatafoundthatschoolhate crimesagainstLGBTQpeopleareon therise,particularlyinstateswith anti-LGBTQlaws

Theyfoundthatinsuchstates, thenumberofyearlyreportedhate crimesatK-12schoolsquadrupled whencomparing2015-2019numbers to2021-2022.—KayleePoche

Oopsie!NewOrleans Sewerage&WaterBoard

lowballedsubstation estimatebyatleast $20million

THENEWORLEANSSEWERAGE& WATERBOARD’SLONGGESTATING PLANtobeginworkonanewpower substationforitsfloodpumpsisin jeopardyaftertheboardrealized it’s$32.5millionestimatedcostfor phaseoneisoffbyawhopping $20million

The20%shortfallcomesasGov. JeffLandryandrepublicansinthe stateSenateareeyeingavarietyof plansthatcoulddrasticallyreduce localoversightofS&WBwhilepotentiallypumpingmillionsmoreinpublic fundsintothetroubledagency

InaMarch18lettertotheNew Orleanscitycouncil,BoardPresident MayorLaToyacantrellsaidafterthe boardputworkonphaseoneofthe projectupforbid,itbecameclearits estimated$100millionpricetagwas fartoolow.

“Withalimitedpoolofqualified bidders,thesolebidwasfarhigher thananticipated–anestimated $20millionmorethanestimated,” cantrellwrote.

SheaddedthatS&WB“intends toawardthebidassubmitted”and “whilere-biddingisanoption,there isnoguaranteethatasecondround wouldgarnermultiplebidsforthe project,anditcouldnegativelyand financiallyimpactthetighttimeline ofconstruction.”

Phaseonewouldbringthenew substationforEntergy-produced poweronlineforthecity’spump systemby2025

Buteventhatsignificantcost increasemaynotbeenough.Ina

OPENING GAMBIT

separatebutnearlyidenticalMarch 19lettertothecouncil,S&WB PresidentProTemandFinance committeechairLynesSlossnoted “wewillnotknowthespecificson thepricedifferencesuntilweare abletoanalyzethebidsheetonce thebidisaccepted.”

Slossandcantrellbothnotedthat whileS&WBhadreachedoutto15 contractorstodothework,sixagreed toattendameetingonthecontract andonebidwassubmittedasajoint venturebytwoofthem.

Inaresponselettersignedbyallits members,thecitycouncilTuesday pressedS&WBformoreinformation ontheshortfall

Whilenotingthecouncil“asa bodywhohassignificantlycontributedtothisproject,wewantthe substationtostayontrack,”the councilaskedforamoredetailed explanationofwhythebidisso muchhigherthanexpected,what stepstheboardistakingtoavoid “anothermulti-milliondollar surprise”andwherethecantrell administrationisproposingtofind moneytomakeuptheshortfall.

Overthelastsixyears,thecityhas hadachronicproblemwithpaying itsbillstocontractorsonavariety ofprojects,rangingfromroadwork torepairstothehV/Acsystemat theNewOrleansPoliceDepartment headquarters.Thathasledtoa shrinkingpoolofcompanieseven willingtobidoncityprojects,and fewerstillopentoactuallydoingthe workatareasonablecost.

Landry’shand-pickedtaskforce tooverhaulS&WBisexpectedto meetlaterthisweek.Althoughthat panelhasyettoproduceevendraft recommendations,multiplesources familiarwithitsworkhavesaid Landryappearstofavorplansthat wouldresultinsignificantlyreduced localoversightoftheboardwhile potentiallyincreasingratepayer coststopumpmorefundsinto theagencytoaddressthecity’s myriadsewerandwaterinfrastructureneeds.

Meanwhile,Senaterepublicans arepushingforwardanunrelated measure,SenateBill73,givingthe stategreaterpowersovermunicipal watersystems

Atthesametime,asMattMcBride —whoalsofirstnotedthecost overrunbackonMarch5—S&WBthis weekreportedtothecouncilitloses upwardof76%ofthedrinkingwater ittreatsduetothelongstanding networkofbrokenandleakingpipes inthecity.—JohnStanton

Let’sPlayBallBoo!

COMMENTARY

THENEWORLEANS SEWERAGE& WATERBOARDISNO STRANGERtobad news.Naryamonth seemstogoby withoutsomesortof floodingincident,boil advisory,employee scandalormajor equipmentmalfunctionmakingheadlines.But,evenby S&WBstandards, thelastweekhas beenrough—andit comesattheworst possiblemoment.

Torecap:

•OnMarch18,MayorLaToyacantrell informedthecitycouncilthat S&WB’sestimated$32.5million pricetagforphaseoneofitsflood pumppowersubstationwasoffbyat least$20million.Ifthecity’sdrainagesystemistohavetheurgently needed,modernpowersourceby the2025hurricaneseason,shesaid, thecouncilwillneedtofindtheextra moneyassoonaspossible.

Orleanians,eventhosewholivein historicallyhighanddryneighborhoods,shouldexpectcontinued floodingduringnormalrainevents —andprayerfulresidentsshould lightsomevotivecandlesifamajor stormapproaches.

Nowforthereallybadnews:Gov JeffLandryandhisrepublicanallies atthestatelevelwanttoreduceifnot eliminatelocaloversightofS&WB. There’sgrowing—andjustified— concernthatLandrywillusehisS&WB taskforceaspoliticalcovertoprivatize thecity’ssewerageanddrinkingwater operationsandinfrastructure—but providenostatemoneytothebeleagueredagency.Instead,Landry’splan wouldforcehugeratehikesonNew Orleanianswhoalreadyget“soaked” regularlybyS&WB

•OnMarch19,longtimeS&WB watchdogMattMcBridecalledthe public’sattentiontoarecentS&WB reportgiventothecitycouncil acknowledgingthatmorethan75% ofthedrinkingwatertheagency treatedinthelastquarterof2023 nevermadeittothetapsofrate payers.Thatpreviouslyunnoticed —bututterlyastounding—statisticproveswhatmanyhavelong suspected:ThingsatS&WBare gettingworse,notbetter.Foryears, S&WBreportedthatroughlyhalfof thecity’sdrinkingwaterwaslostto non-payingentitieslikenonprofits orthezoo,leaksormajorbreaks inantiquatedwaterpipes,manyof whicharenearlyacenturyold.The averagelossrateforallof2023was 68%,thereportstated.

•OnMarch20,S&WBannounced thatTurbine4,whichhasbeen offlinesinceearlyFebruary,had gonedownbecauseof“operator error.”Worse,thelong-troubled, outdatedpumpwon’treturnto useuntillateJuly—twomonths intothisyear’shurricaneseason. ThatmeanswaterloggedNew

Theboard’swoescouldallowLandry toarguethatthestateneedstotake overS&WBinordertosaveNew Orleaniansfromadditionalfailures. Suchlogic,ifyoucancallitthat,fails tonotethatprivatizationhasmade thingsworse—andmoreexpensive—in manycommunities.considerJackson, Mississippi,whereprivatizationin 2017ledtonearly5billiongallonsof untreatedorpartiallytreatedwastewatergettingdumpedintothePearlriver between2020and2022—triggering $90millioninsettlementcosts.

Waterisapreciouspublicresource Wemustnotallowanyonetoturnit intoanexpensive,unregulated privatecommodity

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CLANCY DUBOS

@clancygambit

Amidrampantfailures, Cantrelloffersonlyexcuses

ARECENTFEDERAL AUDITSAYSMAYOR LATOYACANTRELL’S ADMINISTRATION

BUNGLED$141million ingreeninfrastructuregrants.Thereally badnewsisthatthis ishardlynewsto failure-weary NewOrleanians.

Forherpart,the mayorapparently enjoystheironyof itall.Shetravelsthe worldpromoting herselfasanexpert onmanagingclimatechange,yether teamcan’tgetpasttheplanningstage onmajorprojectsintendedtodealwith theexistentialproblemofflooding.

Atreehastakenrootand issplittingabrickwall thatsurroundspartofthe twenty-fiveacresofopen landthatispartofthe GentillyResilienceDistrict.

AMarch14storybyTimes-Picayune reporterBenMyerscitedaprogramin theGentillyareathatpromotedporous pavementandotherhomeupgrades. cantrellhadtoutedtheprogramas asuccess,butU.S.Departmentof housingandUrbanDevelopment’s OfficeofInspectorGeneralauditors concludeditwassobadlyexecuted thatitactuallymadesomeproperties morevulnerabletoflooding

The“GentillyresilienceDistrict” wassupposedtoholdstormwaterin redesignedgreenspacesinsteadof lettingitflowintothecity’sfrequently backed-updrainagesystem.Theaudit foundthatthecityhadnotbegun constructiononeightofthedistrict’s11 grant-fundedprojectsasoflastJuly.In fact,twooftheprojectswerescrapped altogetherbecausethecityfailedto convinceneighborsandEntergyNew Orleansthattheprojectswouldwork.

Thecityclaimsitplanstorevivethose twoprojects—oneforstormwater reductionandanotherforabackupelectricpowermicrogrid—butauditorssaid thecityhasn’tdocumentedthatclaim cantrellherselftakesa“seenofailure,hearnofailure,speaknofailure” approachtothisandothersnafusthat havemarkedhermayoraltenure.

heradministration’smottoshouldbe “Excuses‘r’Us.”

regardingthegreeninfrastructure failures,cantrell’sflacksblamecovid, a2019cyberattackandhurricanes. Federalauditorssayitwasmorelike poorplanning,misallocationoffunds andinsufficientstaffing.

“Aftermorethansixyears,the cityhadmadelittleprogresstoward

achievingitsgoalsfortheNational Disasterresilienceprogram,”the auditnoted

Specifically,theauditfoundthatthe cantrelladministrationspent“disproportionately”moreonplanningand administrationratherthanonactual designandconstruction.Italsocited poorplanningandimplementationof projects,inadequatestaffandstaffing plans,mismanagementofcostsand afailuretoadequatelymonitorits projectsandprograms.

Bottomline:Teamcantrell’sbumblingwillleaveresidentsmorevulnerableandthecitypotentiallywithout enoughmoneytomonitorandoversee theprojects.

There’sapatternhere.cantrell alsofailedtospend$38millionin FEMAfundstocleanupMunicipal Auditorium.Thatwasn’tthemayor’s fault;thecitycouncilrefusedtoturn theauditoriumintoanewcityhall, whicheveryoneexceptcantrellknew wasadumbidea.

Meanwhile,thecouncil’sbudgetcommitteewillmeetApril2to discussspendingshortfallsonthe infrastructureprojectsandcantrell’s recentrevelationthatbuildinganew electricsubstationtopowerdrainage pumpswillcost$20millionmorethan anticipated.

Ifanyonefromtheadministration deignstoattendthecouncilhearing, youcanbetthey’llhavenoshortage ofexcuses.

PHOTOBYCHRIS

@GambitBlake

HeyBlake, Wewenttoanumberof eventsattheNewOrleans BookFestivalinMcAlister AuditoriumontheTulane campus.Whatcanyoutellus aboutitshistory,including whoMcAlisterwas?

Dearreader, MCALISTERAUDITORIUMWASBUILT WITHA$260,000GIFTfromAmelie McAlisterUpshurinmemoryofher mother,ArmantinereynaudMcAlister Upshur’sfather,WilliamMcAlister,wasa tobaccomerchantandformersecretary oftheAmericanTobaccocompany.

Designedbythearchitecturalfirmof Favrotandreed,thebuildingwassaid tohavetheworld’slargestself-suspendedconcretedome.construction beganin1939andtheauditoriumwas dedicatedinApril1940.

clarencehenryharing,harvard UniversityprofessorofLatinAmerican historyandeconomics,deliveredan openingaddresson“Democracyand DictatorshipinLatinAmerica.”Thefirst musicalperformanceintheauditorium camethateveningfromtheTulaneNewcombFestivalchoir.Thefirstof manycommencementceremoniesheld intheauditoriumhappenedthefollowingJuneforTulane’sclassof1940.

Beginninginthe1960s,aspeaker seriescalled“Direction”broughtwellknownnamestoMcAlister,including

BLAKEVIEW

Visitorsandstudentspackinto theMcAlisterAuditoriumtohear SupremeCourtJusticeSonia SotomayorspeakwithTulane presidentMichaelA.Fittsin2019.

authorTrumancapote,astronomercarl SaganandactivistsWinnieMandela, ralphNaderandDickGregory ThreefutureU.S.presidentsspoke atMcAlisterduring“Direction”events: then-rep.GeraldFordin1968; ronaldreagan,in1973,whenhewas california’sgovernor;andGeorgeh.W. Bushin1974,whenhewasserving asrepublicanNationalcommittee chairman.In1989,Fordreturned(as aformerpresident),appearingwith formerPresidentJimmycarter.

Inadditiontothehigh-profilespeakers attheNewOrleansBookFestival,a PresidentialSpeakerSeriesbegun byTulanepresidentMichaelFittshas broughtspeakersincludingSupreme courtJusticeSoniaSotomayor.McAlister hasalsohostedconcertsbyBobDylan, raycharles,Sherylcrow,BillyJoel, Phish,LilWayneandothers.

APRILMARKS60YEARSSINCETHERELEASEOFTHEDIXIECUPS’CHART-TOPPINGHIT “chapelofLove.”ItwasrecordedbytheNewOrleanstrio:sistersBarbaraAnnand rosaLeehawkinsandtheircousinJoanMarieJohnson.

ThehawkinssistershadbeenperformingsincechildhoodandjoinedJohnsonto competeinaSt.AugustinehighSchooltalentshow.Afterseeingthegroupperform, localsingerandpromoterJoeJonesrecognizedtheirtalentandbeautifullyblended harmoniesandbroughtthemtoNewYorktoauditionforseveralrecordlabels.

Famedsongwriters-producersJerryLeiberandMikeStollersignedthegirls,originallyknownasTheMeltones,toarecordingcontract.Thefirstsongtheyrecorded was“chapelofLove,”writtenbyJeffBarry,EllieGreenwichandPhilSpector.It wasoriginallyperformedin1963byagroupcalledtheBlossoms(featuringlead singerDarleneLove),butdidnotfindcommercialsuccess.

TheversionrecordedbytheMeltones(whosenamewaslaterchangedtothe Dixiecups)wasarrangedbyNewOrleanianWardellQuezergue.InJune1964,the songtookthetopspotontheBillboardchartfromtheBeatlesandremainedatNo. 1forthreeweeks.“chapel”wentontoselloveronemillioncopiesandhasbeen recordedbyartistssuchasBetteMidler,EltonJohnandtheBeachBoys.

Tocelebrate60yearsofthesong,TheDixiecupsand“chapelofLove”areat theheartofthe2024JazzFestposter.

TheDixiecupswouldchartwithothersongsinthe1960s,mostnotably“Iko Iko.”Afterafewyears,Johnsonleftthegroupforhealthreasons.rosaLee hawkinsdiedin2022.BarbaraAnnhawkinscontinuestoperformalongside AthelgraNevilleGabrielandNaydjacoJoe.Thetriowillappearatthisyear’s FrenchQuarterFestivalandNewOrleansJazzandheritageFestival.

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BY JAKE CLAPP WILL COVIELLO GABRIELLE KOREIN LIAM PIERCE AND JOHN STANTON

SEAFOODISTREASUREDYEAR-ROUNDIN NEWORLEANS,butspringiswhenthose menuoptionsreallyshine.Bythistimeof year,thecityisinpeakcrawfishseason, oystersandcrabsareplentiful,andgood temperaturesarebringingpeopletogether outsideforseafoodboilsandmealsin thesunshine Crawfishpriceshaverecentlystarted tocomedown,anddinerscanfindthem boiledandinallkindsofdishesonmenus acrossthecity Andplentyofother options,fromGulfshrimptocatfish,can befoundinclassicCreoledishesandcontemporarycreations.Ofcourse,though, it’snothardtofindarestaurantinNew Orleansservingwhateverkindofcuisine you’recraving.

Gambit’sSpringDiningIssueincludes morethan170restaurantsinNew Orleans,JeffersonandSt Bernard parishesandtheNorthshore Thereare restaurantsofallkinds,butinthisedition, readerswillfindahighlightonseafoodand placeswithoutdoorseating.

Listingsonthefollowingpagesareorganizedalphabeticallyandincludeinformationaboutthemenu,hoursofoperation andserviceoptions,likedelivery Enjoy! Andremembertotipgenerously.

14Parishes

801PattersonRoad, (504)345-2500;8227 OakSt.,(504)420-7433; 14parishes.com

ChefCharlesBlake’srestaurantsservepopularJamaicandishes Entreeslike currygoat,jerkchickenor roastedbeefshortribsare servedwithtwosidessuch ascallaloo,plantainsand cornbread.Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable.AlgiersPoint:Lunch Fri.-Sun.,dinnerThu.-Sun.; OakStreet:LunchFri.-Sat., dinnerTue.-Sun.,brunch Sun $$

ATavola

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

Thefamily-friendlyrestaurantandwinebargivesa moderntouchtoitsItalian menu Pan-friedcrabcake andgrilledGulfshrimpare servedoverfettucinein Alfredosauce.Reservations accepted.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

AbitaBrewPub

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

AbitaBrewing’spubserves burgersandsandwiches, salads,pastasandcreative Louisiana-styleentrees. Therealsoarepub-exclusivebeersontap.The chickenAbitafellerisabed ofcreamedspinachtopped withgrilledchickenandfried shrimpandashrimpand herbcreamsauce,served withsmashedpotatoesand sauteedvegetables No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchTue.-Sun,dinner Tue.-Sat.$$

AbitaSpringsCafe

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

Thefamily-ownedcafe servesanall-daybrunch menualongwithsandwiches,po-boys,burgersand Creoleentrees.Thecafe’s versionofeggsBenedictis madewithagrilledbiscuit,

poachedeggs,sugar-cured ham,hollandaiseandparsleyandisservedwithchoice ofgritsorhashbrowns. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable.Breakfast,lunchandearlydinner daily.$$

AcmeOysterHouse

724IbervilleSt., (504)522-5973; 3000VeteransMemorial Blvd.,(504)309-4056; acmeoyster.com

Acmehasbeenshucking oystersintheFrench Quartersince1910andthis yearmarks100yearsatits Ibervillelocation Alongwith rawandchar-grilledoysters, themenuhasfriedseafood platters,po-boysand Creoledishes ThePeace Makerpo-boyincludesfried oystersandshrimpwith Tabascomayoandcomes dressedwithlettuceand tomato.Noreservations. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

AddisNola

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

AddisservesanEthiopian menuoftraditionaldishes andspecialties.Thespecial kitfoisbeefmarinatedwith mitmitaseasoning,kibbeh butterandblackcardamom andservedwithgomen (Ethiopiangreens)andayib (Ethiopiancheese).Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.DinnerWed.Mon.,brunchSat.-Sun $$

Alma

800LouisaSt., (504)381-5877; eatalmanola.com

ChefMelissaAraujoserves modernHondurandishes atthisBywatercafe The campechanobreakfast includesLouisiana-raised wagyuflanksteak,eggs,avocado,refriedbeans,queso frescoandcorntortillas. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Breakfastand lunchdaily.$$

Almasgoof

5024W.EsplanadeAve., Metairie,(504)308-3600;

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TheIraqirestaurantserves entreescookedusing firewoodandcharcoal,shawarma,manakish,beefand chickentikkahandmore Therestaurant’ssignature dishispompano,butterflied andmarinatedandroasted withhigh,indirectheat Reservationsaccepted Lunch anddinnerWed.-Mon.$$

AngeloBrocato 214N.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-1465; angelobrocatoicecream.com

ThepopularMid-Cityshop serveshouse-madegelato intraditionalandspecialty flavorsalongwithcannoli, Italianbiscotti,figorseed cookies,pastries,espresso drinksandmore Gelato flavorsincludeamaretto, mintchocolatechip,salted caramelandtiramisu No reservations Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $

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

TheWarehouseDistrict restauranthasamenuof contemporaryCreoleand Southerndishes Soft-shell crabMonicaiscrab,crawfish andpastaservedinacream saucewithgreenonionsand garlic Reservationsrecommended Dinnerdaily.$$$

Antoine’sRestaurant 713St.LouisSt., (504)581-4422; antoines.com

Antoine’shasbeenserving French-Creoledishesina fine-diningsettingsince 1840 GrilledLouisiana redfishisservedwithoyster beurreblanc,mushroom ricepilafandcharredsweet onionsauce.Therestaurant alsohasatwo-courselunch specialduringtheweekand jazzbrunchontheweekend. Reservationsrecommended DinnerMon.-Sat.,lunch Mon.,Thu.-Fri.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

BaChiKitchen+Bar

354718thSt.,Metairie, (504)581-8490;facebook com/bachicanteenla PhatVuandhiswifeQuinn VurecentlyrelocatedBa ChitoMetairieandserve

Vietnamesecuisineand creativeAsiandishes.Bòné iscubedfiletmignonsteak andfriedeggsservedwith Vietnameseham,French bread,butterandpate. Therealsoarepho,ramen, banhmiandtaco-stylebao bunscalledbacos.Reservationsaccepted.Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$

BABs

2900ChartresSt., (504)605-3827;bywateramericanbistro.com

ChefNinaComptonserves amenuofseasonal,comfortingdisheswithItalian, CaribbeanandCreole influencesatherrecently rebrandedrestaurant.The newmenuhaswagyubeef lasagnawithfontinafonduta andblackenedoctopus servedwithsweetpotato andcoconutpuree.Reservationsaccepted Dinner Wed.-Sun.$$$

BananaBlossom

5009thSt.,Gretna, (504)500-0997; 504bananablossom.com

JimmyChoservescontemporaryandtraditional

Thaidishesathispopular WestBankrestaurant.New Zealandlambisbraisedfor twohoursandservedwith panangcurry,kaffirlime leafandroti.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties exceptFridayandSaturday nights Deliveryavailable LunchanddinnerTue.Sat.$$

BaronessonBaronne 339BaronneSt.,(504)5228664;baronessnola.com

Thecraftcocktaillounge’s foodmenuincludespizzas, charcuterie,bakedbrie, aburgerandmoresmall plates ThePizzaBaroness isapiewithredsauce, chicken,andouille,peppers, onions,jalapenosandbasil. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Mon.-Fri.,dinnerWed.Sun.,late-nightFri.-Sat.$$

Barracuda

446PelicanSt., (504)776-7268; 3984TchoupitoulasSt., (504)266-2961; eatbarracuda.com

Thetacojoint’smenuincludeschicken,pork,beef, mushroom,friedcatfishand

MisterMaoservesdishesinspired bycountriesacrossthetropics.

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broccolioptionsalongwith chipsanddips,margaritas andcocktails.Bowlsare madewithrice,beans,pickledredonion,guacamole, shreddedcabbage,cilantro andCotijacheeseandchoice ofmeatorvegetable.No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunchand dinnerdaily.$

Barrow’sCatfish

1700LapalcoBlvd., Harvey, (504)322-3640; barrowscatfish.com

Inadditiontocatfishplatters,therestaurantoffers friedshrimpandoysters, pastadishes,gumboand more Theclassicplatter isthreepiecesofcatfish servedwithchoiceofside, likepotatosalad,French friesorhousemedleysalad. Noreservations Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$

BaruBistro &Tapas

3700MagazineSt., (504)895-2225; barutapasnola.com

ChefEdgarCaro’sLatin menuisheavyontapasbut alsoincludescevichesand entrees.Wholefriedfish isservedwithpassionfruit butter,coconutrice,fried plantains,grilledlimeand coconutsalad.Reservations accepted Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchFri.-Sat.,dinner Mon.-Sat $$$

BasinSeafood&Spirits

3222MagazineSt., (504)302-7391; basinseafood.com

TheIrishChannelseafood restauranthasrawandcharbroiledoysters,bluecrab beignets,crawfishpupusas, po-boys,plattersandmore Coconut-crustedredsnapperisservedwithCaribbean-stylecrawfishetouffee, popcornriceandcornbread. Theweekendbrunchmenu includesshortribBenedict andbiscuitsandgravywith pulledpork Reservations accepted LunchFri.-Mon., dinnerdaily,brunchSat.Sun $$$

Bear’sPoboys atGennaro’s 3206MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)833-9226; bearspoboys.com

Bear’shaspo-boyoptions likeroastbeef,friedshrimp, hotsausageandgrilledham aswellasspecialtyburgers, wingsandloadedfries.The BBQbeefpo-boyisroast beeftossedinsignature barbecuesauceandserved onLeidenheimerbreadwith mayo,lettuce,tomatoand pickles.Noreservations. Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.Sat.$$

BearcatBaked 726JuliaSt.,(504)5134994;bearcatbaked.com

BearcatCaferecently openedanewbakery conceptintheCBDwith croissants,sausagerolls, bearclaws,monkeybread, creativedanishes,bread

loaves,specialtycoffee andmore.Therealsoisa menuofbreakfastandlunch sandwiches,wrapsand salads Theveganbiscuit sandwichincludeshousemadevegansausage,Just Eggandsmokedprovolone. Noreservations Breakfast andlunchTue.-Sun $ TheBlueCrab Restaurant&OysterBar 118HarborViewCourt, Slidell,(985)315-7001, thebluecrabnorthshore

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

TheBlueCrabservesupraw andchar-grilledoysters, gumbo,saladsandfried, boiledandgrilledseafood options,fromplattersto po-boys.TheBlueCrab Pastaispennepastaina creamysaucewithlumpblue crabmeat,babyspinach, herbsandParmesancheese. Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Slidell: LunchanddinnerWed.-

Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun.;New Orleans:Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun $$

BoilSeafoodHouse

3340MagazineSt., (504)309-4532; 4077TulaneAve., (504)766-0478; boilseafoodhouse.com Therestaurant’sspecialty isViet-Cajun-styleboiled seafood,includingcrawfish, shrimpandcrabs,andthere arealsorawandchar-grilled oysters,seafoodbaskets,

pastasandpo-boys.The Shackisapoundeachof shrimp,snowcrablegsand andouillesausage,twocorn andtwopotatoes.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Fri.-Sun.,dinnerdaily.$$

Boulevard AmericanBistro 534St LouisSt., (504)522-6652;4241 VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)889-2301; 5171CitrusBlvd.,Elmwood,

SneakyPickle’sReubensandwichismadewithsmokedtempeh, caramelizedonions,1000Islanddressingandsauerkraut.

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(504)410-5171;70340 Highway21,Covington, (985)326-2121; boulevardbistro.com

ThemenuofAmerican disheshasaNewOrleans twist.Scottishsalmonis flame-broiledonacedar plankandcaramelizedwith Creolemustardglazeand servedwithcoleslaw.There alsoaredailyandweekly specials Reservations accepted.Lunchanddinner daily.$$$

Brigtsen’sRestaurant

723DanteSt., (504)861-7610; brigtsens.com

ThemenuatchefFrank Brigtsenandhiswife Marna’scontemporary Creolerestaurantincludes roastduckal’orangeserved withdirtyriceandpan-fried flounderwithroasted pecansandmeunieresauce. Reservationsrecommended.DinnerTue.-Sat.$$$

Broussard’s

819ContiSt.,(504)5813866;broussards.com

TheFrench-Creolemenuat thiscentury-oldinstitution showcaseslocalingredients. Pan-searedduckbreast comeswithfoiegrasdirty rice,braisedredcabbage andduckglace.Reservationsrecommended.Dinner Thu.-Sat.andMon.,brunch

Fri.-Sun $$$

Budsi’sAuthenticThai 1760N.RampartSt.,(504) 381-4636;budsisthai.com

ChefBudsaba“Budsi”

Mason’sMarignyrestaurant drawsfromclassicThai recipesandspecialtiesfrom thecountry’sIsanregion. Waterfallporkisfinelysliced grilledporksauteedwith roastedandcrushedrice, redonions,cilantro,scallions,mintandlimejuice. Servedwithjasminerice. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun.$$

CafeMinh

4139CanalSt.,(504)4826266;cafeminh.com

ChefsMinhBuiandCynthia VuTranserveaVietnamese menuwithsomeFrenchand

Americancreations.The lacqueredduckisasmoked, five-spicedduckhalfserved withrice,aujusandbaby bokchoy.Therealsoarepho options,stirfry,banhmi, AsianshortribsandMinh’s bouillabaisse.Reservations accepted LunchTue.-Fri, dinnerTue.-Sat $$

Cane&Table

1113DecaturSt., (504)581-1112; caneandtablenola.com

ChefAlfredoNogueira’s menudrawsfromhisCuban heritageandnodstoNew Orleans’statusasthenorthernmostCaribbeancity Frieddrumisservedwith lumpcrabmeat,coconut curryandJazzmenaromatic rice Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable DinnerWed.-Mon.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$

Carmo

527JuliaSt.,(504)8754132;cafecarmo.com

TheWarehouseDistrict restaurantdrawsoninfluencesfromtheCaribbean, CentralandSouthAmerica, WestAfricaandothertropicalregions.Veganceviche includesmushrooms,beans andcucumbermarinatedin lime,passionfruitandcaju juicesandservedwithred andyellowchiles,redonion, corn,sweetpotatoand avocado Reservationsacceptedfordinner Breakfast andlunchTue.-Sat.,dinner Mon.-Sat $$

Casamento’sRestaurant 4330MagazineSt., (504)895-9761; casamentosrestaurant.com

The105-year-oldUptown restauranthasapopular oysterbarandserves gumbo,oysterstew,salads, sandwiches,friedseafood platesandmore.Thefried soft-shellcrabdinneris servedwithFrenchfries, toastandasideofcoleslaw. Noreservations Lunch Thu.-Sat.,dinnerThu.Sun.$$

ChefRon’sGumboStop

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

There’savarietyofgumbo optionsonthemenualong withNewOrleansclassics likeshrimpCreoleand crawfishetouffee,seafood platters,po-boysand salads TheUltimateGumbo isafilegumbowithchicken, shrimp,crabmeat,crawfish, sausage,okraandtomato toppedwithfriedcatfish andoysters.Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sat.$$

Chicken’sKitchen 629DerbinySt., Gretna;Instagram, @chickenskitchen2 Chef-ownerMarlon“Chicken”Williamswasrecentlya JamesBeardAwardsemifinalistforbestchefinthe South.Heservessoulfood platesathisGretnatakeout spotwithrotatingoptions likefriedchickenandcatfish,braisedbeef,smotheredokra,seafooddressing, porkchops,candiedgreen beans,jambalayaandmore Noreservations Limited seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Fri $$

Clancy’s

6100AnnunciationSt., (504)895-1111; clancysneworleans.com TheUptowninstitutionis knownforitsclassiccharm anditsCreole-inspired cuisine.Themenuincludes friedGulffishamandine meuniere,risottowith lobsterandmushrooms andsmokedduckwithdirty rice.Reservationsrequired. LunchThu.-Fri.,dinner Tue.-Sat $$$

Clesi’sSeafood

4323BienvilleSt., (504)909-0108; clesicatering.com Alongwithseafoodboils ofseasonalcatches,the Mid-Cityrestaurantalsohas rawandchar-grilledoysters, po-boys,sandwichesand platters.Mandasausage, mushrooms,garlic,cornand redpotatoescanbeadded ontoshrimp,crawfish andsnowcrablegboils. Reservationsaccepted.Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Tue.$$

ComaArepas

7712MapleSt., (504)581-8400, comarepas.com

ComaArepasfocuseson traditionalVenezuelan cornmealcakesfilledwith differentingredients.The Chuletaisanarepawith smokedporkchop,melted mozzarellaandslawsalad. TheAmericanaincludes bacon,turkey,cheeseand avocado Noreservations Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily.$

TheCommissary

634OrangeSt., (504)274-1850; thecommissarynola.com

Thecentralkitchensupplies DickieBrennan&Co restaurantsandhasadineinmenu,barandamarket sellingitemslikeappetizers, soupsanddesserts The CreoleCubansandwich ismadewithtasso,pork debris,mayo,Creolemustard,whitecheddarcheese andpicklesonabolilloroll There’salsoaFridayfishfry special.Noreservations Deliveryandoutdoor

seatingavailable Lunchand earlydinnerTue.-Sat $$

CompereLapin

535TchoupitoulasSt., (504)599-2119; comperelapin.com

ChefNinaComptondraws fromherCaribbeanroots andLouisianaingredients forherseasonalmenu.Jerk porkbellyisservedwith plantaincremaandtamarindjus.Curriedgoatcomes withsweetpotatognocchi andcashews.Reservations recommended.Dinner daily,brunchSun.$$$

CooterBrown’s

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

TheRiverbendtavernhas Louisianaoystersonthe halfshell,po-boys,burgers, loadedfries,friedseafood basketsandmore The RadiatorSpecialisapo-boy loadedwithfriedshrimpand oysters,shreddedcheese andCrystalremoulade.No reservations Outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch,dinner andlate-nightdaily.$$

Roastedhalfchickenservedoverriceand peasatCompereLapin

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TheCountryClub

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

ChefChrisBarbato’smenu includescontemporary CreoleandSouthern dishesattheBywater restaurant,barandpool Spaghettiputtanesca ismadewithtomatoes, olives,caperberriesand redsauce,andchicken orshrimpcanbeadded. Reservationsaccepted. Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchMon.-Fri.,dinner daily,brunchSat.-Sun.$$

Crack’d

1901SophieWrightPlace, (504)381-4678;crackdbrunch.com ThenewbrunchrestaurantintheLowerGarden Districthasamenuof uniquebreakfastplates, Benedicts,shareable dishesanditemsforlunch. Theseafoodomelet includescrabandshrimp, mushrooms,herbsand fondueofGruyerecheese. Reservationsaccepted Breakfastandlunch daily.$$

CreoleHouse

509CanalSt., (504)323-2109; creolehouserestaurant.com Therestaurantserves amenuofNewOrleans classics Creolestuffed fishisaGulffishfillet stuffedwithcrawfish dressing,bakedand toppedwithcrawfish creamsauce.Thedishis servedwithsauteedvegetablesandgarlicmashed potatoes.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

CrescentCity Steakhouse

1001N.BroadSt., (504)821-3271; crescentcitysteaks.com Thefamily-runsteakhouseservesaclassic menuofsteaksandsides, likepotatoesaugratin, sauteedasparagusand spinachaugratin Steak optionsincludearib-eye, filetwrappedinbacon, T-boneandaporterhouse fortwoorthreediners Themenualsoincludes lobstertailandbroiled salmon Reservations accepted LunchWed.-

Fri.andSun.,dinner Tue.-Sun $$$

Crumbl

2701AirlineDrive,UnitI, Metairie,(504)332-2058; crumblcookies.com/ lametairie Thisnationalchainkeeps thingssimpleonitsmenu: cookiesandmilk The typesofcookiesvary eachweek,butasample ofselectionsincludea mallowcremecookie madewithLuckyCharms marshmallows,acoconut limesugarcookieandmint browniebattercookie. Noreservations Delivery available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat., late-nightFri.-Sat $

CurioBistro 301RoyalSt., (504)717-4198; curionola.com

TheFrenchQuarter restaurantservesamenu ofCreole-inspiredcuisine withsomeAmericandishes.Pan-roastedsalmon andGulfshrimpcomes withherbedgarlicbutter, jambalayaandsauteed vegetables Thereare

Dry-agedswordfish atGWFins

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alsoclassicslikegumbo, crawfishetouffeeand po-boys.Reservations accepted.Deliveryand balconyseatingavailable Brunch,lunchanddinner daily.$$

DakarNOLA

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

ChefSerigneMbaye’s Senegaleserestaurant wasaJamesBeardAward semifinalistforbestnew restaurant.Dakarserves afrequentlychanging tastingmenumergingthe cuisineofSenegalwith Louisianaseafoodand produce.Reservations required.DinnerWed.Sat.$$$

Deanie’s Seafood

841IbervilleSt., (504)581-1316; 1713LakeAve.,Metairie, (504)831-4141; 2200MagazineSt., (504)962-7760; deanies.com

Deanie’smenuisfullof friedseafoodplatters,raw andchar-broiledoysters,

po-boys,seasonalboils andspecialties.Butterflied Gulfshrimpisstuffed withcrabmeatdressing andfriedorbroiledto order.Thedishcomes withchoiceofside,like coleslaw,potatosalador dirtyrice.Reservations acceptedatGardenDistrictlocation Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable atsomelocations.French Quarter:LunchThu.-Sun., dinnerdaily;Bucktown: Lunchanddinnerdaily; GardenDistrict:Lunch andearlydinnerWed.Sun.$$

DevilMoon 1188GirodSt., (504)788-0093; devilmoonbbq.com Thebarbecuespotinthe CBDhasbrisket,ribs, pulledpork,sausageand turkeybreastservedas plateswithsideslikepotatosalad,bakedbeansand collardgreens Therealso aresandwiches,salads andsmokedwings.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable LunchTue.-Sun $$

DookyChase’s Restaurant 2301OrleansAve., (504)821-0600, (504)821-0535; dookychaserestaurants.com

TheChasefamily’s storiedCreolefine-dining restaurantservesfavorites likeshrimpClemenceau, chickenCreoleandmore. Onthedinnermenuis pan-searedLouisiana redfishservedwith succotash,lumpcrabmeat andCreolesauce.Reservationsrecommended. LunchTue.-Fri.,dinner Fri.-Sat $$$

Drago’s HiltonNewOrleans Riverside,2PoydrasSt., (504)584-3911;3232N. ArnoultRoad,Metairie, (504)888-9254; dragosrestaurant.com

Drago’siswell-knownfor thechar-broiledoysterson itsmenuofseafooddishes andNewOrleansclassics Therealsoareafewturf entrees,includingbone-in ribeyeandtheslowcookedbonelessshortrib servedwithpotatoesand

FreshlyboiledcrawfishatSeither’s SeafoodinHarahan

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gravyandsauteedspinach. Noreservations Delivery availablefromMetairielocation. CBD:Lunchanddinner daily;Metairie:Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$$

ElGatoNegro

81FrenchMarketPlace, (504)525-9752;300HarrisonAve.,(504)488-0107; 301HueyP.LongAve., Gretna,(504)354-9593; elgatonegronola.com

TheMexicanmenuincludes tacos,fajitas,burritos, quesadillas,saladsand more Thequesadillaisa flourtortillafilledwithsauteedredonion,shredded quesoandchoiceofground chuck,chicken,pulledpork, chorizo,vegetables,Gulf shrimp,steak,fish,crawfish orlobsterclawmeat No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

ElPavoReal

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

ElPavoRealservesenchiladas,quesadillas,tacos, ceviche,empanadas,tamalesandspecialtyplates. Gulfshrimpandvegetables aresauteedinachipotle andcoconutmilksauceand servedwithcilantroriceand plantains.Noreservations LunchanddinnerTue.-Sat., brunchSun.$$

Emeril’s

800TchoupitoulasSt., (504)528-9393; emerilsrestaurant.com UnderthehelmofchefE.J. Lagasse,Emeril’sserves contemporaryLouisiana cuisineonapairoftasting menus,oneclassicand anotherseasonal.Onthe classictastingmenuis smokedsalmoncheesecakewithcaviaranddill, gumbowithMainelobster andwagyuanddaubeglace servedwithbeefjusand babylettuce.There’salso theWineBar,servingwine, cocktailsandsmallplates Reservationsaccepted. DinnerTue.-Sat $$$

Empanola

3109MagazineSt.,

(504)582-9378;7321 FreretSt.,(504)249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com

Thecasualspotsserve empanadaswithavariety offillings.Thecrawfish etouffeeempanadaincludes Louisianacrawfish,onions, peppersandcelery,and thebreakfastempanada isstuffedwithscrambled eggs,bacon,parmesan cheeseandbechamelsauce. Noreservations Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunchandearlydinner daily.$

EmpireState Delicatessen 447St.CharlesAve., (504)412-8326; empirestatedeli.com

TheNewYork-styledeliat thebaseoftheHancock WhitneyCenterserves sandwichesmadewith Boar’sHeadcoldcuts,saladsandotherdelistaples. TheBronxBomberisGenoa salami,pepperoni,capocollo,provolone,lettuce andtomatoonItalianhero bread.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunch Mon.-Sat $$

EspirituMezcaleria &Cocina

520CapdevilleSt., (504)267-4975; espiritunola.com

EspirituservesaMexican menuwithtacos,tortas,cevicheandentrees alongwithabarprogram highlightingmezcal.The mariscoscazuelasincludes Gulfshrimp,crawfishand musselsincoconutlime consomme Reservations accepted Limitedoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Fri.,dinnerTue.Sat.$$

TheExchange

Pickleball+Bar 2120RousseauSt., (504)684-2391; theexchangenola.com

TheExchangehasafull menuthatputsatwiston barfarewithshareable plates,burgers,flatbreads andwraps.Theshrimpand andouilleflatbreadistopped withgarlicaioliandsweet peppers.Noreservations

Middendorf’sservesthin,friedcatfish

forfood Pickleballcourt reservationsrecommended butnotrequired.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Felipe’sHeladeria

411-2N.CarrolltonAve., (504)899-4260; felipesheladeria.com

Felipe’sMexican-inspired dessertsshop,nextto itsMid-Citylocation,has icecream,frozenyogurt, sundaesandmilkshakes Icecreamflavorsinclude vanilla,chocolate,cookies andcreamandpopcorn, andthereisfrozencoffee, churros,browniesanda bananasFostersundae No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$

Felipe’sTaqueria

301N.PetersSt., (504)267-4406;441N. CarrolltonAve.,Suite1, (504)288-8226;2004 MetairieRoad,Metairie, (504)676-5574;6215S. MiroSt (504)309-2776; felipestaqueria.com

Dinerscancustomorder burritos,bowls,tacosand moreatthefastcasualMex-

icanrestaurant Thechicken chimiisaburritowithgrilled chicken,Montereyjack cheese,rice,blackbeans, lettuce,pico,cremaand salsaverdethatisdeepfried andcoveredinqueso.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

Felix’sRestaurant &OysterBar

739IbervilleSt., (504)522-4440; 7400LakeshoreDrive, (504)304-4125; felixs.com

Alongwithitswell-known oysterbar,Felix’shasa menuoffriedandboiled seafood,pastasand po-boys.RoastedAtlantic salmonisservedwith cornsuccotash,braised cherrytomatoes,baconand cornpuree.Reservations accepted Outdoorseating availableatLakefront. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

FlamingoA-Go-Go

869MagazineSt., (504)577-2202; flamingonola.com

Thisdog-friendlyWarehouseDistrictrestaurant servesavarietyofburgers, po-boys,flatbreadsand moreandhasalargecourtyardpatio.Dishesinclude theCajunfriedturkeyand hamCubansandwich, Caesarsaladandchickenor shrimpjerktacosaswellas dailydrinkspecials.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable.Brunch, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

GWFins

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

TheFrenchQuarterseafood restaurant’smenuchanges basedonthedailycatch. Recentofferingsincluded friedoysterswithbanhmi vegetables,toastedbrioche andVietnameseglaze;and Firecrackerfishtacoswith gingerslaw,wasabitobiko andavocadoaioli.Reservationsrecommended.Dinner daily.$$$

Galatoire’s 209BourbonSt., (504)525-2021; galatoires.com

Thisfine-diningrestaurant servesclassicCreolefood, includingitsfamousshrimp remoulade.Sweetbreads areservedwithlemon caperbeurreblancandthe Godchauxsaladfeatures jumbolumpcrabmeat, boiledshrimp,iceberglettuce,tomatoes,egg,Creole mustardvinaigretteand anchovyfillet Reservations required.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun $$$

Gallagher’sGrill 509S.TylerSt., Covington,(985)8929992;527Restaurant &Bar,527N.Causeway Blvd.,Mandeville, (985)778-2820; FrontStreet,2306Front St.,Slidell,(985)326-8350; gallaghersgroup.com

PatGallagher’srestaurants serveaheartymenuof steaks,seafooddishes, fowlandmore.Pompanois sauteedwithjumbolump crabmeatandcitrusbeurre blanc.There’salsoLouisiana quailthatischar-grilledwith lemonbutter Reservations accepted.Covingtonand Mandeville:LunchTue.-Fri.,

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dinnerTue.-Sat.;Slidell: LunchThu.-Fri.,dinner Tue.-Sat $$$

Gattuso’s 435HueyP.LongAve., Gretna,(504)368-1114; gattusos.net

ThisGretnamainstayserves avarietyofsandwiches, wraps,saladsandmore Startersincludechicken andsausagegumboand crawfishquesodip.Thefilet mignoncomeswithsauteed vegetables,aloadedbaked potatoandasideofhorseradishmayo Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat $$

GoodCatchThai

UrbanBistro

828GravierSt.,(504)5812205;goodcatchnola.com GoodCatchservesahost ofauthenticThaidishes. SeafoodTomYumRamen featuresshrimp,calamari, mussels,crab,mushroom, tomato,ramennoodlesand cilantro,whilethedeepfriedseabasswithbirdchili saucecomeswithonion, sweetpeppersandpineapple.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.

LunchanddinnerMon.Sat.$$$

TheGumboShop

630St PeterSt., (504)525-1486; gumboshop.com

Since1948,thisFrench Quarterrestauranthas servedCreolefavorites,like gumbo,etouffee,redbeans andriceandotherseafood dishes.Chickenespagnole comesinabrownsaucewith mushrooms,greenonions, garlicandwineandisserved withriceandavegetable. Outdoorseatingavailable Noreservations Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

HighHatCafe

4500FreretSt.,(504)7541336;highhatcafe.com

Theneighborhoodspot serveshome-styleSouthern food.BarbecueGulfshrimp iscookedinAbitaTurbodog ale,butter,garlicandpeppersandservedwithavarietyofsidesincludingstewed

okraandpimentomacand cheese Noreservations LunchanddinnerFri.-Tue., brunchSat.-Sun $$

HouseofBlues

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

Themusicvenue’srestaurantservesamenuof Southerndishes,burgers andsalads TheVoodoo shrimparesauteedshrimp inanAbitaAmberreduction saucewithtomatoand jalapenocheesecornbread. Alongwithnormalhours, therestaurantisopenon Sundaysforbrunchduring dragshowsandfordinner onconcertnights Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable.Dinner Thu.-Sat.$$$

IbervilleCuisine

821IbervilleSt., (504)354-1080; ibervillecuisine.com

Themenuhighlightsclassic CreoleandCajundishes Boudinballsareservedwith house-madehorseradish mustardsauce,and“The Captain”plattercomeswith friedfish,shrimp,oysters andacrabcake Reservationsaccepted LunchFri.Sat.,dinnerWed.-Sun $$$

Jacques-Imo’s 8324OakSt,(504)8610886;jacques-imos.com

TheRiverbendeateryserves classicandinspiredNew Orleansfare Blackened redfishcomesservedwith crabchilihollandaisesauce andthegrilledduckbreast comesinan“orange504 glaze”withmushrooms andpecans Reservations forpartiesoffiveormore required.DinnerWed.Sun $$$

JeweloftheSouth 1026StLouisSt., (504)265-8816, jewelnola.com

Listedasoneofthe50top barsintheworldbyConde Naste,JeweloftheSouth servescraftcocktailsanda seasonallyrotatingmenuof fine-diningdishes.Caviar comesinone-ounceserv-

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ingswithpotatoscallops, cremefraicheandchives. Haggiscomeswithgooseberriesandwatermelon radish Reservationsrecommended.LunchSat.-Sun., dinnerWed.-Mon.$$$

JohnnySanchez 930PoydrasSt., (504)304-6615; johnnysancheznola.com

TheMexicanrestaurantin theCBDtakesamodern approachtotraditionaldishes.Themenuhasavariety offajitas,tacos,burritos andmore Quesofundidois bakedqueso,chorizo,rajas andwarmflourtortillas, whiletheAdiosBurger featurestwosmashedpatties,Americancheese,red onion,pickledjalapenoand spicygarlicmayo.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.LunchSun.-Fri., dinnerdaily.$$

Jolie

324JuliaSt., (504)766-7233; jolie-nola.com

Thisnewupscaleloungeand restaurantintheWarehouse DistrictservesFrenchand

other“international”dishes TheSavoryPuff-Puffappetizercomeswithshrimp, scalliondustandgribiche GnocchiParisienneisserved inbrownbutterwithgrana padanocheeseandherb seasoning Reservations accepted.DinnerWed.Mon.$$$

Juan’sFlyingBurrito 515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018MagazineSt.,(504)569-0000; 4724S.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-9950;8140 OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com

Thelocaltaqueriaserves classicburritos,quesadillas, nachos,saladsandmore StadiumNachoscomewith queso,groundbeef,bacon, greenonions,blackolives, salsafresca,sourcreamand jalapenos.Noreservations Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

JusTini’s 3162DauphineSt., (504)381-5098; justinisnola.com

Theupscalecocktaillounge

andrestaurantservesa varietyofsmallplatesand entrees.FatzAve.Lamb Chopscomegrilledwithgrits andasparagus,andcatfish Dauphineisfriedwitha creamygarlicsauce.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.LunchTue.-Sun., dinnerTue.-Sat $$$

Katie’sRestaurant

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

Theneighborhoodjoint featuresCreoleItalianfood, andTheLegendpo-boy comeswithbarbecue shrimpandcochondelait. Themenualsoincludespizzas,flatbreads,muffulettas andmore Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable. LunchanddinnerMon.Sun.,brunchSun.$$

KennerSeafood

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

Theseafoodmarketand restaurantoffersboiled seafood,po-boysandother Creolefarewithrotating dailyspecials Oysters

comeraw,friedorserved char-grilled,Rockefelleror “nacho”style.Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$

KingBrasserie&Bar

KimptonHotelFontenot, 521TchoupitoulasSt., (504)324-3000; kingbrasserieandbar.com

KingservesAmerican-influencedEuropeandishes TunaTartareNicoisecomes withbittergreensandred blisspotatoes,whilethe half-roastedchickenis servedwithblacktruffle breadpuddingandmushroomfricasse Reservations accepted Brunch,lunchand dinnerdaily.$$$

Kingfish

337ChartresSt., (504)598-5005; kingfishneworleans.com

TheFrenchQuarter restaurantservesnewspins onclassicNewOrleans dishesalldaylong TheLt Governor’sBreakfastcomes withtwoeggs,hashbrowns, abuttermilkbiscuitand choiceofmeat Barbecue

AMuffulettuatPorgy’sSeafoodMarket

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scallopfettucinecomes withblackenedscallopsand aNewOrleansbarbecue sauce.Reservationsaccepted Brunchanddinner daily.$$

LaMacarena

Pupuseria &LatinCafé 8120HampsonSt., SuiteH,(504)862-5252; pupusasnola.com

ThepupuseriaandSalvadoranrestaurantserves classicLatinAmerican andveganfood Isabela’s MayanChickencomeswith potatoes,carrotsandstring beansinaMayansauce,yellowrice,refriedbeansand salad.Tanner’sVeganBliss comeswithonesweetcorn tamale,onepupusaandone tostada,toppedwithrefried blackbeansandyellowrice Deliveryavailable.Brunch, lunchanddinnerWed.Mon.$$

LarderEatery

3005VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)7666157;lardereatery.com

Thecafeandgrab-andgospotoffersbreakfast dishesaswellasbagels, scones,muffins,biscuits, croissantsandcookies.For lunch,theCubansandwich hassmokedpork,ham, Swisscheese,pickles, mustardandgarlicaioli. Noreservations.Breakfast andlunchMon.-Fri.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$

LegacyKitchen

Steak&Chop,91West BankExpressway,Gretna, (504)513-2606;Craft Tavern,700TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)613-2350; Tacklebox,817Common St.,(504)827-1651; legacykitchen.com

TheLegacyKitchenrestaurantssharesomemenu itemsbutallhavetheir ownniche,likeseafoodat TackleboxorsteaksatSteak &Chop.AtCraftTavern, RedfishSt Charlesisserved withasparagus,mushrooms,crawfishcornbread andgarlic-herbbutter. Reservationsaccepted DeliveryavailableatCraft TavernandTacklebox.New Orleansrestaurants:Break-

fast,lunchanddinnerdaily; Gretna:Lunchanddinner daily.$$

Li’lDizzy’s 1500EsplanadeAve., (504)766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net

TheBaquetfamily’sTreme restaurantisknownforCreolefavoritessuchasgumbo, hotsausagepo-boys,fried seafoodplattersandmore. Foraspecial,friedcatfish Jourdainistoppedwith shrimpandcrabmeatina lemon-buttersauceandis servedwithtwosides.Reservationsaccepted Lunch Mon.-Sat $$

Lilette

3637MagazineSt., (504)895-1636; liletterestaurant.com

ChefJohnHarris’bistrohas plentyofFrenchandItalian accentsinsignaturedishes includingshrimpinsizzling lemon-oreganobutter,potatognocchiandwhitetruffleparmigianotoast.Grilled hangersteakisservedwith marrowedbordelaiseand frenchfries.Reservations accepted LunchTue.-Sat., dinnerMon.-Sat $$$

Lilly’sCafe 1813MagazineSt., (504)599-9999; @lillyscafenola onInstagram ThemenuofVietnamese favoritesincludesspring rolls,crabrangoon,pho, dumplingsoups,banh-mi andvermicellidishes.Combinationphoincludesflank steak,brisket,meatballs, ricenoodles,beansprouts andjalapenosinbroth accentedwithginger,cloves andstaranise.Delivery available.Noreservations LunchanddinnerMon.Sat.$$

LinSushiandPoke St.RochMarket,2381St. ClaudeAve.,(504)2670388;strochmarket.com

Thefoodstandofferspoke bowlswithavarietyof toppings,aswellassushi platters,rollsandramen. TheShushiritocombines achoiceoftuna,salmon, craborshrimpwithrice, avocado,friedonion,

lettuceandfriedonion.No reservations Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Liuzza’sbytheTrack

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

Thecornerbarisknownfor itsgarlickyoysterpo-boy andthebarbecueshrimp po-boywithseafood stuffedintoaFrenchbread pistolette.Themenualso includesarosterofpo-boys, gumbo,salads,appetizers likefriedeggplantorokra andmore Noreservations Lunchandearlydinner Mon.-Sat $$ Lola’s 3312EsplanadeAve., (504)488-6946; lolasneworleans.com

TheSpanishmenuisbuilt aroundpaellasandfideuas (madewithangelhairpasta) withcombinationsofmeat, seafoodandvegetables Themenualsoincludes ceviche,gazpacho,garlicky sauteedmushroomsand calderata,alambstewmade withbellpeppers,carrots andwine.Reservations accepted Dinnerdaily.$$$

LUFUNOLA

301St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1104; lufunola.com

Therestaurant’screative menufeaturesfamiliarIndiandishessuchaschicken biryani,tandoori-cooked Gulfshrimpoversaladanda chickentikkamasalanaanwichatlunch.Malaigosht islambshankwithcashews andstoneflower Reservationsaccepted.Lunchand dinnerThu.-Tue $$$

Luke

333St CharlesAve., (504)378-2840; lukeneworleans.com

Therestaurantfocuses onseafood,withoptions rangingfromrawoystersto boiledshrimp,tunatartare, MainelobsterandbouillabaissewithLouisianafish andshellfish.Speckledtrout amandineisservedwith shrimp,mushrooms,green beansandtoastedalmonds. Reservationsaccepted Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily.$$$

LUVI

5236TchoupitoulasSt.,

(504)605-3340; luvirestaurant.com

Themenucombinessushi andJapaneseandChinese dishesincludingspringrolls anddumplings.Spicydan dannoodlescombinechicken,peanuts,blackbeans andhouse-madechilisauce. Reservationsaccepted DinnerTue.-Sat $$$

LuzianneCafe

481GirodSt.,(504)2651972;luziannecafe.com

ThecafeoffersLuzianne teaandcoffeedrinks,and breakfastitems,likebiscuit sandwichesandchicken andwaffles,areavailableall day.Thelunchmenuadds burgers,friedchickenwith redbeans,andachicken saladwithmixedgreens, tomatoesandpoppyseed dressing.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun.$$

MagazinePizza

1068MagazineSt., (504)568-0211; magazinepizza.com

Themenuincludessignature pizzas,build-your-ownpies, calzones,pastas,sandwich-

esandsalads TheFarmers Marketpiehastomato sauce,mozzarella,zucchini, yellowsquash,mushrooms, blackolives,spinach,bell pepper,artichokeand roastedgarlic.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable. Lunch,dinnerandlate-night daily.$$

MaMou

949N.RampartSt., (504)381-4557; mamounola.com

ChefTomBranighancombinesrefinedFrenchfare withLouisianaingredients andafewrusticdishes,from braisedceleryheartswith beeftonguetocassoulet withmusselsandfennel sausage.Gulffish“ala Royale”isservedwithbearnaiseandvegetablebouillon.Reservationsaccepted DinnerWed.-Sun.$$$

Mealsfrom theHeartCafe FrenchMarket, 1100N.PetersSt., #13,(504)525-1953; mealsfromtheheartcafe.net Thecafeservespancakes, po-boys,burgers,gumbo andmanyvegandishes

Chicken’sKitcheninGretnaserves takeoutplatesofsoulandCreolefood.

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Thesignaturecrabcakes, alsoavailableinavegan version,canbeordered inapo-boy,intacos,over asaladofmixedgreens orBenedict-stylewith poachedeggsandan Englishmuffin Delivery available.Noreservations.Breakfastandlunch daily.$$

Megumi21 305S.TylerSt., Covington,(985)3277040;4700Highway 22,Suite11,Mandeville, (985)845-1644; megumirestaurant.com TheseJapaneserestaurantsofferafullrangeof sushi,ramenandnoodle dishes,ricebowls,poke andyakimonogrilled items.TheAwesomeRoll combinestempura-fried shrimp,grilledrib-eye, snowcrabandcucumber andistoppedwithsmoked salmon,barbecued eel,avocado,masago, scallions,eelsauceand whitesauce.Reservations accepted Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat $$$

Messina’s RunwayCafe

NewOrleansLakefront Airport,6001Stars andStripesBlvd., (504)241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com Therestaurantinsidethe LakefrontAirport’shistoricartdecoterminaloffers breakfastsofpancakes, eggsandchickenand waffles.Atlunch,Jimmy WedellPastacombines shrimp,crabmeatand crawfishoverangelhair tossedwithbasilcream sauce.Reservations accepted Breakfastand lunchTue.-Fri.,brunch Sat.-Sun.$$$

Middendorf’s 1951OakHarborBlvd., Slidell,(985)771-7777; 30160Highway51S. Manchac,(985)3866666;middendorfsrestaurant.com Middendorf’sreputationis builtonthin-cutfriedcatfish,butit’salsoavailable thickcutonplatterswith frenchfries,coleslawand hushpuppies.Themenu alsoincludeswholecatfish

orflounder,shrimp,oysters,froglegsandmore Reservationsaccepted LunchanddinnerWed.Sun $$

MikimotoJapanese Restaurant 3301S.CarrolltonAve., (504)488-1881; mikimotosushi.com

Themenuincludestempura-frieditems,gyoza dumplings,noodledishes, beeftatakiandmore,but sushiisthefocus,with sashimi,nigirisushipieces andmanyspecialrolls. TheCajunRollfeatures soft-shellcrab,snowcrab andspicycrawfishtopped withsmeltroe.Reservationsacceptedforlarge parties.Deliveryavailable. LunchSun.-Fri.,dinner daily.$$

MissShirley’s ChineseRestaurant 3009MagazineSt., (504)354-2530; missshirleyschineserestaurant.com

ShirleyLee’srestaurant offersChinesefavorites likecrabmeatshuimai,

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pineapplefriedrice,hot andsoursoup,Singapore noodlesandmore Crispy duckwrapsfeaturefried duckbreastwithhoisin sauce,scallions,cilantro andChinesepancakes Reservationsaccepted. LunchanddinnerWed.Mon.$$

Mr.B’sBistro 201RoyalSt.,(504)5232078;mrbsbistro.com

ThisBrennanfamily restaurantisknownfor disheslikeNewOrleans-stylebarbecueshrimp servedshell-on Shrimp andgritsfeaturesGulf shrimpwrappedinapplewood-smokedbacon servedoverstone-ground yellowgritswithred-eye gravy.Reservations accepted LunchWed.Sat.,dinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSun $$$

Mr.Ed’sOysterBar

&FishHouse

301N.CarrolltonAve., (504)872-9975;512 BienvilleSt.,(504)3094848;1327St.Charles Ave.,(504)267-0169;

311721stSt.,Metairie, (504)833-6310;mredsrestaurant.com

Raw,char-broiledand bakedoysterdishesare availablebythefulland halfdozen.TheCreole comboincludesshrimp Creole,crawfishetouffee andjambalaya Noreservations.Lunchanddinner daily.$$

MisterMao

4501TchoupitoulasSt., (504)345-2056; mistermaonola.com

Dubbeda“tropicalroadhouse,”therestaurant’s eclecticandfrequently changingmenudraws ondishesfromtropical regionsfromMexicoto SoutheastAsia.Brussels sproutsbhajiareserved withleek,tamarindchutneyandserranocrema Reservationsaccepted DinnerThu.-Tue.,brunch Sat.-Sun.$$$

Mr.Shrimp’sKitchen

RiverwalkOutlets, 500PortofNew OrleansPlace,Suite 238,(504)723-5483;

mrshrimpskitchen.com

TheCreolemenuincludes po-boys,friedseafood dishesandboiledshrimp Sauteedshrimparetossed withlinguineinAlfredo sauceandservedwith friedcatfish.Noreservations.Lunchandearly dinnerdaily.$$

Monday

Restaurant+Bar

4327BienvilleSt., (504)581-8900; mondaynola.com

LarryMorrow’smenu offersaneclecticarray ofstartersfromboudin eggrollstorawoysters andgumbo.Blackened redfishtacosaretopped withcheese,bellpeppers andsauteedonionsin flourtortillasandserved withsalsaverde.Delivery available.Reservations accepted.LunchanddinnerWed.-Mon.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

Morrow’s 2438St ClaudeAve., (504)827-1519; morrowsnola.com RestaurateurLarry

ChefSerigneMbayedecorates aplateofredfishatDakarNOLA.

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Morrow’soriginalspotoffers Creolefavoritessuchasred beansandriceandfried chicken,pluspastadishes andsomeAsianitems.Cajuncrawfishpastafeatures friedcatfishovercrawfish tossedwithlinguineinCajun sauce.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable. LunchanddinnerMon.Sat.,brunchSun.$$

Mosca’s

4137Highway90,Westwego,(504)436-8950; moscasrestaurant.com

SignatureItaliandishes suchassauteedchickenala grandeandoystersMosca areservedfamilystyle. Shell-onshrimpMosca aresauteedwithItalian seasoningsandwhitewine Reservationsrecommended DinnerWed.-Sat Cash only $$$

Mother’sRestaurant

401PoydrasSt., (504)523-9656; mothersrestaurant.net Mother’sisfamousfor po-boysdressedwith thin-slicedcabbageandan arrayofCreolefavorites, suchasjambalaya,crawfish etouffeeandredbeansand rice AFamousFerdipo-boy isfilledwithhamandshreddedroastbeefdebrisinjus.

Noreservations Delivery available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

NewOrleans Hamburger &SeafoodCo. 817VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)8378580;1005S.Clearview Parkway,Jefferson,(504) 734-1122;2515Manhattan Blvd.,Harvey,(504)6846050;4141St Charles Ave.,(504)247-9753; 6920VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)4551272;nohsc.com

Themenuincludesburgers, po-boys,friedseafood platters,pastadishes, salads,char-broiledoysters andmore Thin-friedCatfish Lafitteisservedoverrice pilaf Deliveryavailable.No reservations Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Neyow’s CreoleCafe 3332BienvilleSt., (504)827-5474; neyows.com

Thecasualspot’smenu rangesfromchar-grilled oysterstofilegumbo,poboys,barbecueshrimp,fried chicken,seafoodpasta, friedseafoodplatters,red beansandrice,saladsand more Nextdoor,Neyow’s XLservessteaksandseafood.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch andearlydinnerSun.$$

NiceGuysNola

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

Theseafood-centricmenu rangesfromloadedoysters servedlikenachostocrabcakestocrawfishjalapeño bombs,withadditionsof steak,burgers,sandwiches,wings,friedchicken, quesadillasandmore

TheEarhartAttackfries aretoppedwithcrawfish cheesesauce,chicken,hot sausage,smokedsausage, bacon,jalapenosandafried egg.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Fri.,dinnerMon.-Sat., brunchSat.-Mon.$$

Nighthawk Napoletana

141DelarondeSt., (504)381-5178; nighthawknapoletana.com

Thisnewwood-firedoven pizzajointtookoverthe buildingofAlgiersneighborhoodpizzaestablishment Tavolinoaftertheymoved out.Theirsignatureslightly char-crustedsourdough pizzasrangefromclassic margheritatopepperoni, withinnovativeadditions suchasDelia’sColdCut pizza,whichboastsmortadella,mozzarellaandsalsa verde,andtheLeBlanc,with raclette,ricotta,pecorino andredchiliflakes Sides includearancini,meatballs, andhothoney,andtheir cocktailmenuhasmartinis andmore DinnerWed.Mon.$

TheOriginalItalianPie Areawide;italianpie.com

Thelocalpizzachainserves classicItalianfare The vegetarianpizzacomes withmushrooms,onions, blackandgreenolives,fresh tomatoesandgreenpeppers TheShrimpFlorentine calzoneincludesshrimp, spinachandartichokein acreamygarlicsauce.No reservations Delivery available.Lunchanddinner daily,late-nightatCBD location $$

OrleansGrapevine

WineBar &Bistro 720OrleansAve., (504)523-1930; orleansgrapevine.com

ThisFrenchQuarterwine barandbistroleadsoffwith cheeseplatesandcharcuterieboardsandfeatures entreeslikeduckbreast servedwithablackberry brandyreductionoraCajun SurfandTurf,aNewYork stripsteaktoppedwith garlicbutteredcrawfish tails.Theirlambchopsare

cocoadusted,servedwith trufflemashedpotatoes, vegetables,androastedred peppercoulis.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties. Outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerThu.-Sun.$$

Oscar’s 2027MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)831-9540; oscarsoldmetairie.com

TheOldMetairielounge specializesinburgersand sandwichesandhasweekly specials,suchassteakon TuesdaysandWednesdays

Grilledsalmonandhamburgersaladsareavailable, andsandwichoptions includepulledpork,smoked turkey,grilledtunasteak andtheOscalotta,theirtake onamuffuletta,complete withham,genoasalami, mortadella,mozzarella,and olivesalad.Noreservations.LunchTue.-Sun., dinnerdaily,late-night Tue.-Sat $$

OsteriaLupo 4609MagazineSt., (504)273-1268;

osterialupo.com

OsteriaLuposervesamenu inspiredbyNorthernItaly. Grilledrackoflambisserved withwood-firedzucchini, pistachioandmint Reservationsaccepted Lunch Fri.-Sun.,dinnerdaily.$$$

PJ’sCoffee

Areawide;pjscoffee.com

Thelocallyfoundedcoffee shopchainoffersafullmenu ofcoffeedrinks,withspring specialssuchastheirhoney bruleevelvetice,afrozen drinkmadeofmacadamia nutcoldbrewconcentrate, sweetenedwithvanilla frappepowderandcaramel cremesyrup.Manylocations havebagels,breakfast sandwichesandpastries No reservations Deliveryavailableandoutdoorseating availableatsomelocations. Hoursvarybylocation $

Palm&Pine

308N.RampartSt., (504)814-6200; palmandpinenola.com

LikemanyotherFrench Quarterrestaurants,Palm&

Pinedrawsinspirationfrom Louisianacooking,butit standsoutbytakingcreative licensewithCaribbean, Mexican,andCentralAmericancuisinesaswell Their grilledporksteakpibilis servedwithrefriedamarillo beans,hojasanta,glazed turnipsandkumquats.Reservationsaccepted Dinner Wed.-Mon.,late-nightFri.Sat.,brunchSun.$$

Palmettos ontheBayou

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

LocatedonBayouBonfouca,Palmettosserves seafood,steaksand sandwiches Theirfried boudinbenedictisboudin stuffedwithcheeseand lightlyfried,toppedwith twopoachedeggs,ravigote sauce,andhollandaise, whiletheirAsian-styleGulf catchisservedwithsesame asparagus,gingerglaze,chili butterandcoconutrice. Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable

Theseafood platteratPeche SeafoodGrillhas anever-changing arrayofrawand cookedseafood.

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DinnerThu.-Sun.,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

ParishGrill 4650W.EsplanadeAve., Metairie,(504)345-2878; Instagram,@parishgrill

Thewide-rangingmenu featuresburgers,sandwiches,wraps,pizza,salads, gumbo,nachos,boudinegg rollsandplatespecials The CajunHotBoyistwohot sausages,cheddarcheese, friedjalapeños,servedwith jalapeñoranchonabrioche bun.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat $$

ParishLineBistro 601MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)264-7783; parishlinebistro.com

TheOldMetairierestaurant servesshareableplates likeparmandmisobutter biscuitsandyellowfintuna ceviche,salads,sandwichesandentrees.ThePLB lobsterbenedictistwo grilledslicesoffocaccia toppedwithsauteed lobster,poachedeggsand guajilloaioli.Reservations accepted.Rooftopseating available.LunchWed.Mon.,dinnerWed.-Sat and Mon.,brunchSun.$$

ParkwayBakery andTavern

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

TheMid-Cityeateryisapoboyinstitution.Classicslike friedshrimp,roastbeefand hotsausagepo-boysline themenu,buttherearealso vegetarianoptions,includingaBeyondBurgerpo-boy TheStreetcar,atributeto the1929streetcarworker strike,hasflash-fried potatoes,roastbeefgravy anddebris Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchWed.-Sun $$

Pascal’sManale

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

ThisCreole-Italianrestaurantisknownforitsoyster barandistheoriginatorof NewOrleans-stylebar-

becueshrimp.ShrimpFra Diavoloisapastadishmade withmushrooms,garlic, greenonionsandthreepeppersflamedinbrandywith tomatoes Reservations recommended.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat $$$

Pat’sRestAwhile

2129LakeshoreDrive, Mandeville,(985)951-2173; patsrestawhile.com

PatGallagher’scasual restaurantalongLake Pontchartrainhasamenuof seafood,steaks,sandwiches andsalads.TunaTwoWays comeswithacrispy,sesame crustedtunaroll,served withAsiannoodles,pickled ginger,spicymustardand ponzusauce.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating available.LunchFri.-Sun., dinnerWed.-Sat $$$

ThePeach

CobblerFactory

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

Thisnationalchaindessert shopservescobblerstopped withicecream,Belgian waffles,cookies,brownies andmoresweets Cobbler flavorsincludemango peach,sweetpotatopecan, honeyapple,cinnamon pralinepeachandmore Noreservations Delivery available.Lunchanddinner daily.$

PeacockRoom

KimptonHotelFontenot, 501TchoupitoulasSt., (504)324-3073; peacockroomnola.com

ThePeacockRoomoffers cocktails,barsnackssuch ascurrycashewsand vermouthmarinatedolives, sharableplatesandentrees. Therockcandybraised shortribsincludemiso whippedsweetpotato, charredscallionandgarlic caramel.Reservationsaccepted DinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSat.-Sun.$$

Pêche

SeafoodGrill

800MagazineSt., (504)522-1744; pecherestaurant.com

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ChefRyanPrewitthas

wonaJamesBeardaward forhistakesonfreshGulf seafood,whichincorporates Louisianan,SouthAmerican andSpanishinfluences Smallplatesincludecatfish withpickledgreensand chilibrothandfriedoysters withpickledsquashand kimchioil,whilethegrilled tunaentreeisservedwith carrot,lentilsandkumquat jam.Reservationsrecommended.Lunchanddinner daily.$$$

PeeWee’sCrabcakes ontheGo

4500OldGentillyRoad, (504)354-9884;

peeweescrabcakes.com

ThisCreole,seafood-forwardrestaurantspecializes incrabcakes,butalsooffers salads,soups,wrapsand pastas Thecrabbyseafood pastahasshrimpandcrawfishtossedintheirsignature WhoDatsauceandcomes withcrabcakeballsanda minicrabcakeatthecenter

Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch daily,dinnerTue.-Sat.$$

PigeonandWhale 4525FreretSt.,(504) 249-5487;pigeonandwhalenola.com

Theoyster-centricmenu includesbothhotand coldseafooddishes, witharawoysterbarand caviarservice.Theeggplant doughnutsareservedwith babaghanoushaioliand piquilloromescoandthe swordfishschnitzelcomes withprosciuttoandtonnato. Reservationsaccepted Dinnerdaily.$$$

PlatesRestaurant &Bar

1051AnnunciationSt., (504)582-9020; platesnola.com

ChefFarrellHarrison’s seasonalmenufeatures shareabledishesbasedin thecuisinesofculturesthat shapeNewOrleans.Small platesincludeSpanishtortilla,crawfishcroquettes,and

tunacrudo,whileentrees rangefromaburgertocoq auvin.Reservationsaccepted LunchFri.,dinnerdaily, brunchSat.-Sun $$$

PlumeAlgiers

1113TecheSt.,(504)3814893;plumealgiers.com

Thisformerpop-upserves regionalIndiancookingwith arotatinglistofspecials, includingsandwichesand curries,usinglocal,seasonal ingredients.Meencurryis awholebone-insardine servedwithtamarindand kokumgravyandcurry leaf Reservationsrequired fordinner Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerTue.Sat.$$

Porgy’s SeafoodMarket

236N.CarrolltonAve., (504)429-3474; porgysseafood.com

ThisnewlyopenedMid-City combinationmarketand restaurantsellssustainable,

wild-caughtrawseafood andalsoservesituphotin po-boys,gumbosandmore TheirMuffulettuismade withGulftunaconserva, olives,giardinierasalad, pecorinocheese,andananchovyaioli,servedonhouse bakedSicilianbread.Lunch daily.MarketMon.-Sat $$

Radosta’sDeli &Restaurant

249ArisAve.,Metairie, (504)831-1537;radostasrestaurant.com

Thecasualneighborhood restaurantfocusesonpoboysanddelisandwiches andhasseafoodplates, classicNewOrleansdishes anddailyspecials The CajunDelightpo-boyfills itsFrenchbreadwithcrab cakes,friedtomatoes,remoulade,greens,andgreen onion.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunchand earlydinnerMon.-Sat $$

RestaurantAugust

301TchoupitoulasSt., (504)299-9777;

ThespecialsboardatShogunin Metairiebringssushilikesalmonbelly drapedwithcrispygarlicandchilioil (front)andavocadoandcream(back)

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restaurantaugust.com

Thisfine-diningrestaurant intheCBDservescontemporaryCreolecuisineinside ofanornate19th-century building Theirimperial wagyuManhattanstrip steakcomeswithsunchokes,turnipsandcrispy boudin Reservations recommended.Dinner daily.$$$

RivershackTavern

714FirstSt.,Gretna, (504)325-5530; rivershackgretna.com; 3449RiverRd.,Jefferson,(504)834-4938; rivershacktavern.com

Themenusattheseroadhouse-stylerestaurants includepo-boys,burgers, sandwiches,seafooddishes andmore.TheirTrudy Agessandwichcomeswith cornedbeef,sauerkraut, swissand1,000Island dressing.Noreservations

Outdoorseatingavailable Gretna:LunchTue.-Fri., dinnerTue.-Sun.,brunch

Sat.-Sun.;Jefferson:Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

Rizzuto’s Ristorante &ChopHouse

6262FleurDeLisDrive, (504)300-1804; 2020BelleChasse Highway,Gretna, (504)766-8081; rizzutosristorante.com

TheelevatedItalianmenu featuresclassicentrees, pastadishes,steaksandsalads.Theirseafoodlasagnais madewithshrimp,crawfish, crab,ricotta,herbs,housemadepasta,seafoodcream sauceandfreshmozzarella Reservationsaccepted. Lakeview:lunchTue.-Fri., dinnerTue.-Sun.;Gretna: LunchFri.,dinnerTue.Sat.$$$

Rosella

139S.CortezSt., (504)766-6642; rosellamidcity.com

TheMid-Citycasualrestaurantandbarservescharcuterieandsmallplateslike boudinballs,croquettes, smokedfishdipandcorn dogs.Comfortfood-style entreesincludemeatloaf,

hangersteak,gnocchiand lasagna.Reservationsaccepted BrunchSun.,Dinner Wed.-Mon.$$

Rouses

Areawide;rouses.com

Thesupermarketchainhas locationswithdelisections andhotfoodbarswitha varietyofprepareddishes andpre-packagedmeals, andhotplatespecials Rousesin-storerestaurant onFreretStreetserves breakfastdishes,sandwiches,burgersandsmoothies aswellasbeer,wineand mixeddrinks Noreservations.Breakfast,lunchand dinnerdaily.$

Saba

5757MagazineSt., (504)324-7770; eatwithsaba.com

ChefAlonShaya’smodern Israelimenuincludeshousebakedpitarounds,hummus withsavorytoppings, tabbouleh,labneh,smoked troutroeandmore Lamb koftaisservedwithwhipped tahini,blisteredpeppersand toastedpinenuts.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable.LunchFri., dinnerdaily,brunchSat.Sun $$$

SaffronNOLA

4128MagazineSt., (504)323-2626; saffronnola.com

TheVilkhufamilyserves contemporaryIndiandishes withlocalingredients.Small platesincludethecrab pudha,whichislumpcrabmeatwithlentilpancakes, date-tamarindchutneyand mintchutney.Khyberlamb chopsaremarinatedindark rumandservedwithrogan joshsauceandkhichdi.Reservationsaccepted Dinner Tue.-Sat $$$

SalaNOLA

124LakeMarinaAve., (504)513-2670; salanola.com

TheLakeviewrestaurant focusesonshareableplates andCreole-Italianentrees. Pannévealistoppedwith sauteedcrawfishandmushroomsandservedwithangel hairpasta.Reservations

accepted.Outdoorseating available.DinnerTue.-Sun., brunchThu.-Sun.$$$

Seaworthy 630CarondeletSt., (504)930-3071; seaworthynola.com

Seaworthyservesoysters fromtheGulfandEastand Westcoastsalongwith caviar,ceviche,smallplates andentrees.Pan-roastedhalibutcomeswith boiledfingerlingpotatoes, vichyssoiseandpeapuree. Reservationsaccepted Dinnerdaily,late-nightFri.Sat.$$$

Seither’s Seafood

279HickoryAve.,Harahan, (504)738-1116;facebook com/seithers.seafood Seither’sisknownforhot boiledseafood,especially crawfish,butitalsohas wonawardsforitspo-boys, anditsmenuincludesboth classicsanduniqueseafood dishes,likethekung-futuna salad,abowlofsearedahi

Vietnamesebòné,asteakandeggsdish, porkbellyandfriedoysterswithcaviarare onthemenuatBaChiKitchen+BarinMetairie

tuna,avocado,snowcrab saladandAsiansauces. EggplantHarahanisfried eggplantstackedwith crabmeatandservedwith creamsauceandParmesan. Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Fri.,dinnerTue.Sat.$$

Shogun

2325VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie, (504)833-7477

TheownersofFiveHappinessandSakeCafeon MagazineStreetrecently purchasedthiswell-loved Japaneserestaurant andsushibar.Themenu includestraditionaland specialtysushirolls,noodle dishes,grilledfish,hibachi andmore TheManonFire isaspecialtyrollwithspicy salmonandavocadoonthe insideandtuna,jalapeno pepper,fisheggsandSrirachaontop.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $$

ShowBird

930PoydrasSt., (504)766-0568; showbirdnola.com

Thefast-casualrestaurantspecializesinchicken sandwiches,butthere’salso burgers,baconandsausage breakfastoptionsandice cream.TheBantyRooster isabreakfastsandwichwith friedchicken,baconjamand signaturesauceonhousemadebuttermilkbiscuit. Noreservations Delivery available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.$

Sidecar

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

Sidecarservesoystersfrom theEast,WestandGulf coastsinanoutdoorspace, alongwithsmallplates, salads,burgers,sandwiches andcocktailswithatropical flair.Thefriedcatfishsandwichcomesdressedwith Maisondressing,tomato, lettuceandpicklesona DongPhuongbriochebun.

Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Sat.-Sun.,dinnerdaily,latenightFri.-Sat.$

SneakyPickle &BarBrine

3200BurgundySt., (504)218-5651; yousneakypickle.com

Duringtheday,Sneaky Pickleserveslunchdishes withbothveganand non-veganoptions.Atnight, therestaurantbecomesBar Brinewithadinnermenuof shareableplates,pastadishesandmore Onthedinner menu,grilledkurisquashis servedwithcreamycashew grits,zipperpeas,maitake mushroomandsmoked onionsauce.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable forlunch.LunchThu.-Mon., dinnerWed.-Mon.$$

Station6Seafood &OysterBar

105Metairie-Hammond Highway,Metairie, (504)345-2936; station6nola.com

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Station6servesoysters andrefinedseafood dishesinacasualsetting, andpatioseatingis available.BlackenedGulf fishisservedwithbrabant potatoesandsauce Delery.Noreservations. Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchFri.-Sat.,dinner Mon.-Sat.$$$

Sukeban

8126OakSt.,(504)3452367;barsukeban.com

TheJapanese-styletavern,anizakaya,specializesintemakihand-rolls andsashimi.Thetemaki menuincludesbluecrab withkatsuofurikake,spicy shrimpwithflyingfishroe andmisosweetpotato pairedwithhabanero. Limitedreservations accepted.DinnerTue.Sat.$$

T-SwirlCrepe

3200SevernAve., Metairie,(504)3548857;4200Magazine St.,(504)708-2009; t-swirlcrepe.com

ThemenuofJapa-

nese-stylecrepesincludes bothsweetandsavory options.TheThaichicken crepeisfilledwithsliced chickenbreast,mixed greens,redpepper, cucumbers,carrotsand cilantroandtoppedwith Thaidressing,wasabitofu sauceandsesameseeds. Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Tableau

616StPeter, (504)934-3463; tableaufrenchquarter.com

Therestaurantalong JacksonSquareserves CreoleandSoutherndisheswithlocalingredients andmoderntouches. Orange-glazedpork tenderloinisservedwith roastedBrusselssprouts, sweetpotatoesand black-eyedpeasandrice. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandbalcony seatingavailable.Brunch anddinnerWed.-Sun.$$$

Tana

2919MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)533-8262; tanaitalian.com ChefMichaelGulotta drawsfromSicilian, LigurianandNewOrleanianinfluencesathisnew upscalerestaurant.Veal Marsalaisservedwith localmushrooms,roasted fennelandshallot.The pastamenuincludesfourcheeseravioliintruffle creamandCreolecream cheesemalfattiwith mushrooms,pancettaand pecorino.Reservations accepted.DinnerWed.Mon.$$$

TapaseVino

516FrenchmenSt., (504)346-8300; tapasevino.com LocatedaboveFrenchmenStreetclubBamboulas,therestauranthas charcuterieandcheese boards,soups,saladsand more.Thesmallplates menuincludescrawfish crepesservedwithgoat cheeseandchardonnay

DINING ISSUE 2024 Spring

Li’lDizzy’stroutBaquetis

Creolesauce,andduck confitwithraspberryfig demi-glace,roastedcauliflowerandquinoasalad. Reservationsaccepted. Dinnerandlate-night Thu.-Sun $$$

ThaiNola

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

Thefamily-ownedrestaurantinNewOrleansEast servestraditionalThai dishesandsomeoriginal creations.Padgapowis astirfryofbasil,carrots, greenbeans,bellpepper andchoiceofpork,chickenbeeforshrimpserved overriceandtoppedwith afriedegg.Noreservations.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat.$$

Theo’sPizza Areawide; theospizza.com

Alongsidetheirspecialty pizzas,Theo’smenu boastsadiverseselection ofsandwiches,salads, chickenwingsandbread-

sticks.TheEccentricpizza istoppedwithchicken, jalapenos,squash, tomatoes,Anaheim peppersandspinach.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

Tito’sPisco

1433St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;5015 MagazineSt., (504)267-7612; titoscevichepisco.com

Therestaurantserves Peruvianfood,includingceviche.Thearroz conplatoisduckconfit glazedwithbeer,served withcilantroriceandred onionsalsa.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating availableatMagazine Streetlocation.Lunch Mon.-Sat,dinnerdaily, brunchSun $$$

Toast

1035DecaturSt., (504)300-5518;1845 GentillyBlvd.,(504)3513664;1711HancockSt., Gretna,(504)267-3260; toastneworleans.com

Toastofferssavoryand sweetcrepes,eggdishes, waffles,Frenchtoastand more.Abelskiversarea Danishtwistonpancakes, servedwithpowdered sugarandsweetdipping sauces.Noreservations. Breakfastandbrunch daily.$$

TonyMandina’s 1915PrattSt.,Gretna, (504)362-2010; tonymandinas.com

Thefamily-owned restaurantservesSicilian andsouthernItalian cuisine.Itssignaturedish isshrimpandcrabmeat ravioliservedoverangel hairpastawithshrimp Alfredosauce.Reservationsaccepted.Dinner Wed.-Sat $$$

Toups’Meatery 845NCarrolltonAve., (504)252-4999; toupsmeatery.com ChefIsaacToupsdraws onhisCajunrootsforthe largecharcuteriespead onhisMeateryBoard TheCouvillionisGulffish

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CRICOS

5928W.MetairieAve.Suite11|504-655-0178

2024 Spring DINING ISSUE

Gluten-freegumbowith okra,shrimpandbrownrice fromMealsfromtheHeart CafeintheFrenchMarket

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withcrabandcrabfatrice, andthevenisonloinhas mustardcrust,spatzle (eggnoodles),sauerkraut, horseradishcreme,beets anddill Outdoorseating available.Reservations accepted.LunchMon.Fri.,dinnerdaily,brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

UBarandRestaurant CambriaHotel, 632TchoupitoulasSt., (504)524-7770; cambrianeworleans.com

TheCambriaHotel’s restaurantandbaroffers breakfastanddinner menuswithlocallyinspireddishes,likeboudin ballsandcrawfishflatbread.The friedcatfish BLTisservedonFrench breadandtoppedwith remoulade.Breakfastand dinnerdaily,late-night Fri.-Sat $$

UPizza

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

TheLowerGardenDistrict pizzaplaceoffersanarray

ofspecialtyandbuildyour-ownpies,alongside pastadishes,sandwiches andsalads TheFelicity pizzahasfetaandmozzarellacheeses,spinach, artichokes,mushrooms, tomatoesandonionsand agarlic-buttersauce.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable Lunch,dinnerandlatenightdaily.$$

Venezia

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

ThisMid-Cityrestaurantoffersafusionof Italianclassics,steaksand seafooddishes Cannellonipastacomeswith groundvealandspinach, bakedwithablendof redandwhitesauces. Reservationsaccepted. LunchSun.,dinnerWed.Mon.$$

TheVintage

3121MagazineSt., (504)608-1008; thevintagenola.com

ThisParisian-stylecafe

offerscoffee,beignets andsandwiches,aswell ascocktailsandwine The VintageBreakfastincludes gritswithbacon,cheese andapoachedegg.No reservations.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

Vyoone’s 412GirodSt., (504)518-6007; vyoone.com

Thecuisineisinspired byFrench,Creoleand Indiancooking.Bisquede HomardPatesisanentree oflobstermeatandfresh pappardellepastatopped withbuttercreamsauce, garlicandleeks,finished withagedwhitecheddar andbasil.Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available.DinnerWed.Sun $$$

Williby’sCatfish

4327ParisAve., (504)354-9371; facebook.com/ willibyscatfish0134 Farm-raisedcatfishis availablebythepound, andcatfishplatescome

southerncharmhomeandgifts

withsideslikemacandcheese andpeas.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerWed.-Sat $$

YakuzaHouse

2740SevernAve., Metairie(504)345-2031; yakuzahouse.com

ThisJapaneserestaurant offersricebowls,tempura dishes,noodles,sashimi, handrollsandmore.Guests canorderalacarteordine omakase-style,lettingthe chefdeterminea12-course seasonaltastingmenu AYaki-dosandoincludeschicken, eggsalad,cabbage,truffle, Kewpiemayo,mustardand katsusauce.Reservationsrecommendedfordinner Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$

Zasu

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

ChefSueZemanickserves elevatedmoderncuisineather Mid-Cityrestaurant.American redsnapperisservedwith Brusselssprouts,delicata squashandpickledkumquat, drizzledwithcoriander-citrus vinaigrette.Reservationsrecommended DinnerWed.-Sat andMon.$$$

ZhangBistro

1141DecaturSt., (504)826-8888; zhangbistronola.com Ricedishes,noodlesandcurriesareprominentlyfeatured onthemenu,whichfocuses onThaiandChineseflavors. Barbecuedporkbellyona baobunisservedwithgreen onion,cucumber,hoisinsauce andspicymayo.Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable. LunchanddinnerThu.-Tue.$$

Zimmer’sSeafood

4915St AnthonyAve. (504)282-7150; facebook.com/ zimmersseafood Themom-and-popstyle marketoffersfresh,boiled andfriedseafood,withplenty oftakeoutoptionsincluding po-boys.Ashrimp-stuffed bellpepperisservedwith bakedmacaroni,salad,corn andbread.Noreservations.

LunchandearlydinnerTue.Sat.$$

DINING ISSUE 2024 Spring

WINE OF TH E WEEK

BelleGlos Clark& Telephone PinotNoir

Deep rubyred in color with lush aromas of ripe cherry,nutmeg, and dark chocolate laced with clove,cedar,and lightlytoasted oak. Bold and unctuous on the palate with dark ripe fruit, bakingspices, cocoa, and blueberry pie filling. The textureisrich and velvety which leads to along, structured finish.

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EATLIST EATLIST 2024 Spring

BUDSI’SAUTHENTICTHAI PADGRA PAO

Budsi’soffersadaily11a.m.-4p.m.lunchspecial oftheThaistreetfoodclassicPadGraPaoforjust $10.Timeyourarrivaltopairitwiththeirsignature Budsiritaduringtheir2-6p.m.happyhourandyou’ve gotyourselfperhapsthebest$15lunchinthecity.

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RESTAURANTR’EVOLUTION CRAWFISH MONTEGUT SALAD

ChefJohnFolse’sRestaurantR’evolutioncelebrates NewOrleansandthediverseinfluencesbehind Cajun&Creolecuisine.Oursaladfeaturescrispy friedLouisianacrawfish,pairedwithblistered cherrytomatoes,shavedredonion,andparmesan.

Tossedwithasmokedtomatoremoulade.

REVOLUTIONNOLA.COM

CRACK’D SHAKSHUKA

Crack’DBrunchisthenewestconceptbyOnePack Hospitality.TheLowerGardenDistrictrestaurant pairsbrunchclassicswithbottomlessmimosas TheirpopulartakeontheMiddleEasterndish Shakshukafeaturesspicedtomatosauce,baked eggs,goatcheese,andtoastedsourdough

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2allbeefpatties,specialsauce,lettuce,pickles,cheese, onionsonabriochebun.Foundat2483Burgundy insideMarie’sBar&Kitchen. @originalslapburger ORIGINALSLAPBURGER.COM

SHYAN’SKITCHEN CHICKENTIKKA MASALA

TenderedMarinatedwhitemeatchickenperfectly grilledandthencookedinacreamytomatobaseddishaddedwithlightIndianspices.Served withBasmatiriceorNaanisagatewaytodive intoPakistani/IndiancuisineatShyan’sKitchen. Visitusat3320HoumaBlvd,Metairie,LA. EATSHYANS.COM

LIST THE CONTINUES EAT EAT LIST Spring

BEAR’SPOBOYSATGENNARO’S ROASTBEEFPOBOY

Fresh,slowlycookedroastbeefthatwethinly slice&soakinourhomemadeaujusgravy.

LI’LDIZZY’SCAFE TROUTDIZZY

OurdeliciousMarchspecialofthemonth: grilledtrouttoppedwithshrimp andcrawfishinalemonbuttersauce.

ANNUNCIATION SOFT SHELLCRABAMANDINE

FriedCrabbathedinaBrownButter AmandineSaucegarnishedwithalmonds

NICEGUYSNOLA SLG-SHRIMP LOBSTERGRITS

Oneofourmostpopularitems!FriedLobster,Grilled ShrimpoverourGoudaGritsandShrimpSauce

MAINSQUEEZE

ACAI NUTBOWL|PITAYA BOWL|GREEN BOWL

UptownNOLA–5808MagazineStreet70115

Metairie–3660VeteransBlvdSteC70002 Wholesomeindulgencestartswithournutrient-packed bowls!Ourbowlsnourishyourbody fromwithin.Richinproteinandflavor, they’rethefreshestchoicetofuelyourbody!

MOTHER’SRESTAURANT SHRIMP CREOLE OMELET

ManythinkofMother’sRestaurantasabreakfast place.Omeletsofallvarietiesarestillpopular.The menurangesfromsimpleeggdishestobiscuitstopped withdebris,originatingatMother’s.Today,pancakes cookedtoorderremainpopular,andthemenunow includesseveraldishesservedwithcheesegrits

RESTAURANTAUGUST HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

Creole cheesecake,bruleed banana, pineappleice cream

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THEWINEBARATEMERIL’S STRAWBERRY TART

AccessiblethroughtheJuliaStreetentrance,The WineBaratEmeril’sfeaturesthedistinctivewine listatEmeril’sinarelaxedandfunatmosphere, complementedbysignaturesmallplatesand desserts,likethisseasonalStrawberryTart.

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NEWORLEANSTRAPKITCHEN 2BROTHERS1LOVE CATERING

Stuffedpoblanopepperwithquinoa&Peruviancorn stuffingonromescosauce&Montereycrema

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CAUSEWAYBAR&GRILL SIGNATUREHOMEMADESHRIMP&GRITS

BlackenedShrimpcookeddown inawhitewinesauce. madetoorder! Comevisitusat 2800NCausewayBlvd.inMetairie

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PHODAC BIET/COMBINATION NOODLE SOUP

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ANGELOBROCATO CANNOLIGELATO

Ricottabased gelato,withcrunchy cannolishell pieces,chocolate chips, candiedfruit,and pistachios

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DAHLA KHAO SOI

DelectableThaicuisineinawarm,modernspace iswhatDahlabringstoNola.Flavorfulcurriesand noodles,stirfryandspecialdishesfilledwiththe delightfulblendofsweet,saltyandspicy embodied inthiscurrynoodlesoup areofferedalongwith creativecocktailsthatarenottobemissed.

PATGALLAGHER’S 527RESTAURANTANDBAR OYSTER’S PABLO

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MUSHROOM SANDWICH

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SOFTSHELLPLATTER

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MIKIMOTORESTAURANT RAINBOWROLL

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KINGBRASSERIE STEAKFRITES

NewYorkstrip,pinkpeppercornaupoivre. Joinusdailyfrom5-7p.m.forspecial pricingondeliciousbites+temptingsips.

LEGACYKITCHEN’SCRAFTTAVERN CHICKEN&WAFFLES

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PEACOCKROOM PEACOCKBRUNCHTOWER

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NEYOW’SCREOLECAFE SEAFOODPLATTER

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GALLAGHER’SGRILL BACONWRAPPED SCALLOPS

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ROSEDALERESTAURANT ROSEDALE BBQSHRIMP

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LEGACYKITCHEN’STACKLEBOX CHARBROILEDOYSTERS

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VENEZUELAN BRUNCH PLATE

shreddedbeef,blackbeans, friedegg,arepa,andavocado

ABITABREWPUB EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

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MOSCA’S SHRIMP MOSCA

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ORLEANSGRAPEVINE MUSHROOMDEVINWITHGRILLEDSHRIMP

Portobellocappreparedinredwine,stuffedwithfresh tomato,toppedinroastedgarliccreamsauceand truffledgreenswithLouisianagulfshrimp.

LEGACYKITCHEN’SSTEAKANDCHOP LK CENTER CUTFILET

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THEVINTAGE FANCYBEIGNETFLIGHT

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THECOUNTRYCLUB CRISPY CATFISHSALAD

Tempurabattered LA catfish with pickled red onions,cherrytomatoes, boiled eggs and creole remouladeonromaine lettuce

hejoinstheLouisianaPhilharmonic OrchestrafortheLPO’snextMusicat theMuseumconcert.ÌFÉandtheLPO willperformseveralofhisoriginals, arrangedbyviolistSixtoFranco,and theprogramalsoincludespiecesby KenjiBunchandSarahKirklandSnider. At6p.m.attheNewOrleansJazz Market.Ticketsare$38generaland $11studentsvialpomusic.com.

KurtVileandtheViolators

GuitaristKurtVile’slatestalbum, “BacktoMoonBeach,”revisitssomeold material,addssomecoversandincludes newsongsinasuiteofthoughtful, slow-pacedsongs.WeakSignalopensat 8p.m.Tuesday,March26,atTipitina’s. Findinformationattipitinas.com

RAMofHaiti

FormerlybasedinPort-au-Prince, RAMofHaitiisinspiredbyhaitian mizikrasinandcarnivalmusicas wellasrock.Thegroupheadlines WednesdayattheSquare,and TrumpetMafiaalsoperforms Therealsoisanartmarketandfood anddrinkvendors.At5-8p.m

Wednesday,March27,atLafayette Square.Forinformation, visitylcwats.com

FireandWaterQuinet

ComposerMyraMelfordwasachild prodigyonpianoandprogressedfrom classicalmusictojazzandexplorations inIndianmusic.Sincereleasingher firstsoloalbumin2013,she’sfocused onimprovisation,ofteningroupswith uncommoninstrumentation.SheorganizedtheFireandWaterQuintet,which includesguitaristMaryhalvorson, saxophonistIngridLaubrock,cellist TomekareidandpercussionistLesley Mok.TheNewQuarumpresentsthe showat8p.m.Saturday,March30,at TulaneUniversity’sDixonhall.Tickets $20viasimpletix.com.

Bunarchy

Thespringtimepubcrawlfor bunny-costumedandbunny-eared revelersisSaturday,March30,in Marigny.TheprocessionhitsMarie’s Bar,St.rochTavernandotherspots. Proceedsbenefitareaanimalrescue groups.Findpassesandinformationat noomoon.net/nolabunarchy

BunnyHops

TheadultEasteregghuntfeatures aDJ,beerbars,amusementrides, bunnyearsandjambalayaatthe carouselGardensAmusementParkin NewOrleanscityPark.At7-10p.m. Saturday,March30.Tickets$35 vianeworleanscitypark.org

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT

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Hip-hopartist$leazyEZhasbeen carvingouttheirown,electrifying spaceinNewOrleansmusicbydigging furtherintoalternativesoundsand styles.Youcangetapersonalviewof whatmakesthe$leazereignsupreme atthenexteditionoftheintimate concertseriescouches,at7p.m Thursday,March28,atthehotelPeter &Paul.Ticketsare$20advanceand $30onthedayoftheshow.Findmore infoattellyourfriends.xyz.

CrescentCityClassic

The10Khasalaneforeveryonefrom competitivevisitingandlocalracers tothosewhorunincostumeand preferleisurelypaces.Theroutegoes fromnearthecaesarsSuperdometo theFrenchQuarterandendsinNew OrleanscityPark,wherethere’sa post-racepartywithlivemusicand foodanddrinks.Thefestivitiesare freetocccparticipantsandticketsareavailableaswell.Therunis precededbyahealthandfitnessexpo atthehyattregencyNewOrleanson Thursday,March28,andFridayMarch 29.TheraceisSaturday,March30. Visitccc10k.comtoregisterand forinformation

TheoVon

ComedianTheoVongrewuponthe Northshoreandgotintostand-up comedyinhisteensandearly20s, andafterbeingcastonMTV’s“road rules,”heheadedfortheWestcoast todevelophiscareerbothonstageand onTV.Alongwithseveralstand-up specialsunderhisbelt,including2021’s “regularPeople”onNetflix,hispopularpodcast,“ThisPastWeekend,”is nearing500episodes.Vonisnowon hisreturnoftheratTourandplays twohometownshowsat8p.m.Friday, March29,and7p.m.Saturday,March 30,attheSaengerTheare.Tickets startat$49viasaengernola.com.

SeanRiley

Earlierthismonth,NewOrleansroots singer-songwriterSeanRileyreleased “Stonecoldhands,”hislatestalbum andfirstasSeanriley&TheWater. Wieldinghisresonatorguitar,riley digsintoDeltabluesandfolkwithalot ofsouthLouisianathrownin—especiallywhenzydecomusicianBruce “Sunpie”Barnesjumpsinonaccordion andharmonica—onthealbum.You cannextcatchrileyliveat6:15p.m Friday,March29,athouseofBlues’ Foundationroom.Ticketsare$10 viahouseofblues.com.

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MONDAY25

BOURBONOBAR TiffanyhallAndThe JazzMasters,4pm

BOURBONOBAR KidMerv,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— MatineeAllStarBand,1:30pm;Floyd AndThunderboltTrio,5pm;richard ScottandFriends,8pm

TUESDAY26

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—Peterharrisandthe O.G.s,7:30pm

BOURBONOBAR—IngridLuccia,8pm; Dr.Zach,4pm

CAPULET—Parker'sMood,6:15pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

richard"Piano"Scott,1pm;colinMyers Band,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/Jamil Sharif,8pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM—

ArrowheadJazzBand,2pm

THERABBITHOLE—rebirthBrass Band,7pm

WEDNESDAY27

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL Firmroots,7:30pm

BOURBONOBAR—GaryBrown,4pm; Serabee,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— richard"Piano"Scott,1pm;Bourbon StreetStars,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBand W/Kevinrayclark,8pm

JEANLAFITTENATIONALHISTORICAL PARKVISITORCENTER,NEWORLEANS JAZZNATIONALHISTORICALPARK— SaskiaWalker,2pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE—OrShovaly Plus,7pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—Funkin'ItUp withBigSam,7:30pm

TOULOUSETHEATRE—BarItalia,9pm

THURSDAY28

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL—DoubleBird,8pm

BLUENILE—WhereY'atBrass Band,9pm

BOURBONOBAR Kimchisoop,4pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm;Doyle cooperBand,2:30pm;JohnSaavedra Band,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandW/ Kevinrayclark,8pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE—cyrus NabipoorQuintet,8pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM—Piano hour,2pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT— DaLovebirdswithrobinBarnesandPat casey,8pm

THEHISTORICBKHOUSE&GARDENS EricaFalls,6pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—Brass-Aholics,7:30pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE— LesGetrex,5pm

THERABBITHOLE—Victor campbell,6:30pm

TOULOUSETHEATRE—haley heynderickx,7pm

FRIDAY29

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL—OhYeah!,8pm

BLUENILE—ThecaesarBrothersFunk Box,8pm;Kermitruffinsandthe BarbecueSwingers,11pm

BOURBONOBAR—EllenSmith&April Spain,4pm;MemShannonTrio,8pm

BOURBONSTREETHONKYTONK The BadSandys,8pm

D.B.A.NEWORLEANS MiaBorders Trio,6pm

DOUBLEDEALERCOCKTAILBAR

ATTHEORPHEUMTHEATER—Marc Stone,9:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— JohnSaavedraBand,12:30pmSam Friend,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE— BlondMelon,8pm

MRB—Jennhoward&DaphneParker Powell,7pm

NOLABREWINGTAPROOM Dave Jordan'sAlmostAcousticTrio,7pm PUBLICBELTATHILTONNEWORLEANS RIVERSIDE—PhilMelancon,8pm THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE— Dr.MichaelTorregano,5pm

THERABBITHOLE—GoodEnoughfor GoodTimes,9pm

SATURDAY30

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—JordanAnderson,8pm

BLUENILE GeorgeBrownBand,8pm; KumasiAfrobeatOrchestra,11pm BLUENILEBALCONYROOM—The MarignyStreetBrassBand,11pm BOURBONOBAR—BrianWingard,4pm; TheBluesMasters,8pm

DOUBLEDEALERCOCKTAILBARAT THEORPHEUMTHEATER—TheSlick SkilletSerenaders,9:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— JohnSaavedraBand,12:30pm;Steve DetroyBand,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm;FritzelsAllStar Bandw/JamilSharif,9pm

NOLABREWINGTAPROOM Marc ParadisTrio,7pm

PIROGUE’SWHISKEYBAYOU— Malevitus,8pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONNEWORLEANS RIVERSIDE PhilMelancon,8pm

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THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—TheNayoJones Experience,7:30&9pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE

—ronaldJones:TheNewOrleanscreole crooner,5pm

THESTALLIONBAR—Shortcircuit,9pm

SUNDAY31

BLUENILE—TheBakedPotatoes,8pm; StreetLegendsBrassBand,10:30pm

BOURBONOBAR—MarkStone&Kenny Brown,4pm;KennyBrown&theKB Express,8pm

BOURBONSTREETHONKYTONK —The BadSandys,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB—Lee Floyd&ThunderboltTrio,5pm;Fritzels AllStarBandw/MikeFulton,8pm

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FreretFest

byWillCoviello

FROMOCTOBER THROUGHMARCH, THEFRERETMARKET BRINGSARTAND FOODvendorsand livemusictoacorner justoffNapoleon Avenue.Inlate March,itballoons intoastreetfestival withmorethan200 vendors,threemusic stagesandmore.The FreretStreetFestival evenintroduced itsfirstposterthis year,byartistPatrick henry.Theevent isfrom11a.m.to6 p.m.Saturday, March30.

TheneighborhoodfestivalfillsFreret StreetfromNapoleonAvenueto ValmontStreet.Therearemusicstages ateachend,plusathirdoneinthemiddleonValenceStreet.Therearemore than45participatingbusinessesonthe streetand216artandfoodbooths Foodvendorsareclusterednearlarger intersections,wheretherealsoare tablesandchairs.

Themusicline-upisadiversearrayof localsounds,fromtherock,countryand AmericanaofthehoneyIslandSwamp BandtotheBlackMaskingIndianinfusedrapofthe79rsGang,andthe accordionpopofValerieSassyfrasto theMarignyStreetBrassBand.

JohnnySketchandtheDirtyNotes holdsdownthe5p.m.closingsloton theValenceStreetstage.Formore than20years,thegroupofclassically trainedmusicianshasorchestrateda mixofNewOrleansjazzfunkincorporatingothergenresandaddingtheir ownflairwithahornsectionandelectriccello.Multi-instrumentalistAndre Bohrenhasstruckoutwithseveralside projectsrecently,includingthecountry outfitDesertNudes.Thisisoneof JohnnySketch’sfewlocalperformancesbeforehittingFrenchQuarter FestandJazzFeststagesinApril chrisStaffordistheonlyremaining memberofFeufollet’soriginalall pre-teenline-up.Thebandalsohas evolvedfromitsoriginalmissionof preservingtraditionalcajunmusicto writingtheirownsongsandreaching intocountry,indierockandother string-basedfolkmusic.Thegroup alsolikestodocajunizedrenditionsofrockandpophits.Feufollet performsontheSoniatStreetstage at2:40p.m.

Belgiumisnotahotbedforthe blues,soit’snotsurprisingBrussels nativeGhaliaVoltisnowbasedinNew Orleans.Theguitarist’smostrecent album,lastyear’s“ShoutSisterShout,” reachedNo.3onBillboard’sblues chart.Sheperformsat3:45p.m.on theSoniatStreetstage

SongwriterandguitaristJoy clarkperformsat3:40p.m.onthe NapoleonStreetstage.TheAmericana singerrecentlydeliveredatributeto TracychapmanattheInternational FolkMusicAwards,singingherhit, “GiveMeOnereason.”

There’salsoanAmericana SongwriterShowcasefeaturingKristin Diableandsomeemergingperformers fromLoyolaUniversityNewOrleans, JaderobbinsandTuller.Theshowcaseis2:25-3:40p.m.ontheValence Streetstage.

TherealsoisanAfricandanceand drummingperformancebyN’Fungola Sibo.NOLAcapoeirapresentsa demonstrationoftheBrazilianmartial artanddanceform.

Therewillbepetadoptionsduring theevent,runbyZeus’rescues,as wellasadogreststopatthefest.Other organizationsthatwillhaveapresence attheeventincludeBigEasyroller Derbyandalocalfirehouse.

Since2018,theFreretMarketand festivalhavebeenrunbytherotary clubNewOrleansriverbend.Proceeds supportthefestivalandmarket,aswell asrotaryprojects,suchassupportfor thefostercarehomeraintreehouse andarecenttreegiveawayintheSt. rochneighborhood.

Formoreinformation, visitfreretstreetfestival.org.

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GOINGOUT

byWillCoviello

MARKSTEWARTSTRADDLES THEWORLDSOFARTAND MUSIC.he’sbetterknown asthemusicdirectorfor PaulSimon’sbandand hasworkedwithSimon since1998.healsomakes musicalinstrumentsandis thecuratorofacollectionof giantinstrumentsat theMassachusettsMuseum ofcontemporaryArt (MassMocA).

Lastweek,hewasinNew Orleansaspartofaresonant residencyattheMusic BoxVillage.heworkedwithMusic Boxstafftofabricate14instruments withmaterialsincludingobjectslike butterknivesandgardentrowels.high schoolstudentsfromTheLivingSchool experimentedwiththeinstrumentsand workedwithStewartonthedesignofa new“house,”orlargepieceofmusical architecture,thatwilldebutatthe MusicBoxinfall That’sbeenhappeningattheMusic Boxduringahiatussincetheartand performancevenuecloseditsfallseasonearlylastyear,cancelingacouple ofperformances.WhiletheMusicBox isadjustingtoafinancialcrunch,it reopensitsspringseasonApril6witha dayofopenhours.Ascheduleofspring eventswasjustreleased,andticketsare availableontheMusicBoxwebsite.

guitaristLeylaMccalla,accordionist coreyLedet,risingStarsFife&Drum Band,LostBayouramblersguitarist Jonnycamposandmore.Theshowis nowMay11

DuringJazzFest,therealsoisashow byIFEandWeedieBraimah&the handsofTime.AnotherJazzFest-time showwillbeannounced.

TheMusicBox’sfallclosurereflects adipinfundingcomingoutofthe pandemic,hennessysays.TheMusic Boxalsosawachangeinleadership, asfoundersandlongtimeorganizers JayPenningtonandDelaneyMartin steppedawayfromleadershiprolesin 2022and2023,respectively.TheMusic Boxchosetoclosetheseasonearlyand hadtoletgoofsomestaffasitreorganized,hennessysays

MusicBoxdirectorLeahhennessy islookingforwardtore-openingand gettingbackontrack

“Wehavetogetopenandgetpeople backintothespaceandreengagepeopleabouttheworkandthemission,” hennessysays.“We’redoingopen hoursonthefirstdaytogetfamilies backinandpeopleofallagesplayingon theinstruments.”

TheMusicBoxseasonincludes performancesbylocalandvisiting musicians,fromJohnBouttetoa headhuntersshowfeaturinglongtime membersBillSummersandMikeclark withspecialguestsStantonMoore, Yusa,clarenceJohnsonandmore. returningfromcolombiaarethe MeridianBrothers,aprojectpresenting itselfasa1970ssalsabandrebornin contemporarytimes.Thegroupplayed thevenuein2022andreturnsMay16.

“PeoplereallyloveplayinginMusic Box,”hennessysays.“TheMeridian Brotherswantedtocomebackto NewOrleans.”

Oneshowisaholdoverfromafall seasonpostponement.LouisMichot’s “reveduTroubadour”featurescellist/

MartinandPenningtoncollaborated ontheoriginalMusicBoxVillagein 2011.Itfeaturedhouse-likeartinstallationsprimarilymadefromreclaimed materials.Therehavebeenseveral iterationsandlocationsoftheVillage

TheMusicBoxcurrentlyhasthree full-timestaffandonepart-timeperson andexpectstobringonmorepaidhelp andvolunteersduringtheseason.

Forspring,thescheduleisessentially allspecialevents,withnoregularopen hours,unlessincreasedfundingallows otherwise,hennessysays.Thevenue alsoisdoingprivateevents.Thescheduledopenhourswillbringlocalmusiciansintothespacetoplaythemusical installationsandengagevisitors

Stewartisworkingwithlead fabricatorchristianrepaal,technical directorAlexAbalosandothersonthe constructionofahouse.Theresidency drawssomegrantsupportfromthe NationalEndowmentfortheArts.The housewillbepartoftheVillageinfall, withanofficialcelebrationincluding StewartinNovember.

Formoreinformation,visit musicboxvillage.com.

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PREMIER CROSSWORD PUZZLE

THE THIRD PERSON

By Frank A. Longo

ACROSS

1Go to

7Stooge who sometimes replaced Curly

12Sauna locale

15Defeater of Gore

19Time: Prefix

20On the briny

21Retained

23Old foxtrot dancer makes a two-in-one chess move?

25Makes lively

26Flow blockers

27Oct. preceder

28“All I Wanna Do” singer boasts?

30Prefix with propyl

31Winter hrs. in Philadelphia

33Lawman Wyatt

34Falsehood

35“The Finest Hours” costar yearns deeply?

40America’s first female astronaut takes a bus?

45Top-secret U.S. org.

46Starting on 48Sanaa locale

49“Samson and Delilah” co-star develops fully?

55Conductor

59Big 20th-cen. conflict

60Actress de Armas

61Universal rule

63“Eww, mice!”

64Harry Potter’s skill

68“Play It as It Lays” costar does a fusing job?

72“Middle Child” rapper

73In the past

75Spain’s El

76Really annoy

77“Broadcast News” co-star feels sore?

80Dirt Devil or DustBuster, for short

82“Botch- --” (1952 song)

83Former TWA competitor

84Coll. in Columbus

86NYSE debut

87Rolo filling

91Frontwoman of Hole

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has a deep fondness?

96Cowboy rope

98Italian money

99A, in Munich

100 “Jerry Maguire” star goes sailing?

105 “Coma” novelist makes dinner?

110 “There god!”

111 Barber’s cut

113 Boise-to-Tucson dir.

114 “Dr.” of music

115 Miami Heat great walks in water?

120 Potentially shocking fish

122 Writer Uris

123 Came through, as a radio signal

124 “Cheers” actress yearns?

128 Setting fire to

129 Shire of film

130 “Apparently!”

131 Throw easily

132 Golf gadget

133 “Geez, that’s rough”

134 Recluses

DOWN

1Not alkaline

2Defeat soundly

3Quake

4Vast spans

5Dir 135 degrees from 113-Across

6G.P., for one

7Postpaid enc.

8URL start

9Immigrant’s class, in brief

10Edwin of Reagan’s Cabinet

11Old Turkish officials

12In a cutting way

13Like a runt

14Indigo dye

15Wild pig

16Innumerable

171-year-old on “Family Guy”

18Steeds, in Westerns

22Sierra maker

24Sparkling 119-Down, for short

29History topic

31Exxon, once

32Trade blows

36Accrued qty.

37Indian bread

38This, in Peru

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39--’wester

41Subsidiary theorem

42Singer Sumac

43Singer Des’--

44Officeholders

47Munich Mrs.

49Beetles and Golfs, in brief

50Famed flag-raising site of 1945

51Orbiting body, e.g.

52Spring month

53Firm bigwigs

54“Yes, yes!,” in Mexico

56City in Israel

57Procedural form-filling

58Endorses

62Quirky

65Maj.’s superior

66Yale student

67“Stuck” actor Stephen

68“Road ” (1947 comedy film)

69In-favor vote

70Pale

71LAX takeoff guess

73Throat-check sounds

74Avocado dip, informally

77Former female mil. group

78Prefix with grain or color

79Irrefutable

80Color shade

81Bus. entities

84Other, to Jorge 85Snooty type

88Oval portion

89Pre-2001 space station

90It fills la mer

921921 Karel Capek play

93Cravings

94Pet pests

95Artist Yoko

97WikiLeaks founder Julian

100 Little goody

101 New York city or river

102 Yucatec speakers

103 Put a stop to

104 Noon nap

106 Atoll unit

107 Danish port

108 Big chain of food stores

109 Has a hunch

112 “Hogwash!”

116 French pals

117 After taxes

118 Correct copy

119 Pinot, e.g.

120 Filmmaker Kazan

121 Panache

122 Pork cut

125 Graceful tree

126 Fashion inits.

127 Lav in a pub

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